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Manchester City players arrived at Anfield on one side of the stadium while Liverpool fans waited for them on the opposite side after a route change.

Whenever the Oscars announce the nominees for Best Picture, there’s always a tidal wave of people yelling at the Academy over some perceived “snub.” But that doesn’t mean these other flicks don’t deserve some kind of recognition as well, which made us want to share a supplemental list of movies to watch after each Best Picture nominee, with the goal of going one step further than a “if you like this, then watch this” type list. Instead, we wanted to choose films with the potential to spark further discussion about the issues, themes, and narratives from each nominee.

Around 370,000 eligible voters in Greater Manchester are not properly registered to vote, a campaign group has claimed. Analysis by Unlock Democracy, which campaigns for democratic reforms, has found that 1 in 5 eligible voters in the city-region are not registered.

In the pre-coverage of Joe Biden‘s State of the Union address, the speech is being billed as the most important of his presidency, what with his dismal approval numbers and what is shaping up to be very difficult campaign for reelection.

Manchester City are dealing with a number of injury concerns ahead of Sunday’s showdown trip to Liverpool.

The suspense this Super Tuesday may be in watching how all of the networks try to make the night suspenseful.

Papa John's has said it will shut down about 50 of its UK pizza shops.

Millions of workers are set to receive their "largest ever" pay increase from next month, as the government increases the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage by at least 10 per cent. This will put an extra £1400 in the pockets of full-time workers over the age of 21.

The cheapest areas to buy a property in the UK have been revealed. Exclusive analysis of the latest data from the Land Registry has unveiled the top 20 postcodes with the most affordable house prices across the country.

Prince Harry has lost a legal battle.

Netflix are expected to raise their prices again this year, according to a new analysis by investment bank UBS Securities.Rumours about a possible price increase gained some ground at the end of January when the streamer released its quarterly shareholder letter, which contained details of a potential hike for subscribers.The letter read: “As we invest in and improve Netflix, we’ll occasionally ask our members to pay a little extra to reflect those improvements, which in turn helps drive the positive flywheel of additional investment to further improve and grow our service.”Now, the UBS analysis indicates that price rises are likely to be imminent for Netflix subscribers. “We expect to see rate increases this year,” wrote John Hodulik, who works for the Wall Street bank (via Independent).They predict the shift will contribute to an overall company growth of 15 per cent in 2024, compared to 7 per cent last year.Currently, a basic subscription costs £7.99 a month, while a standard subscription in the UK, which allows for HD and a second device, costs £10.99 a month.

Each of Manchester United's first three Premier League fixtures in April have been moved following the announcement of the Premier League's latest batch of TV fixtures.

England’s crumbling hospitals face a repair bill of almost £10 billion as infrastructure failures have led to sewage leaks and ceiling collapses in clinical areas, a new investigation into NHS data has revealed. At least 1,055 patients had their care impacted by infrastructure problems at NHS hospitals in England during the 2022/23 financial year.

Katcy Stephan Tyler Perry‘s planned $800 million studio expansion in Atlanta has been put on the back burner due to his growing concerns over developments in artificial intelligence. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on Thursday, Perry expressed a need for the industry to get ahead of AI’s potential impact, saying, “There’s got to be some sort of regulations in order to protect us.

Pep Guardiola has explained his reasoning behind handing Oscar Bobb a first-ever Manchester City start in the Premier League against Brentford.

NBC News is launching a rebranded evening newsletter today, replacing its long-running First Read with a format that integrates broadcast and digital reporting on the campaign trail and in Washington, D.C.

Perth and Kinross councillors have questioned the wording of a government survey which seems to suggest people should drink less water.

House prices have been on the rise across the country in recent months, with the average UK home now costing £291,030, according to Halifax' latest house price index. But for house hunters who want to find a home at a much cheaper price, there are certain areas where you should consider looking.

Half a kilogram of cocaine, two suspected stolen cars and around £2,000 in cash have all been seized after police swooped in a morning raid. Officers descended on a property at Grundy Street, in Westhoughton, Bolton, earlier today (February 16).

A woman was raped by a former Manchester United youth team footballer and a friend of his after a night out, a jury has been told.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer A3 Artists Agency, a talent representation business whose majority owner Adam Bold was recently sued by his partners, will cease operations next week, multiple sources told Variety. The shop — which counts clients like Lorraine Bracco and Anthony Michael Hall, and represented late stars like Carl Weathers and Angus Cloud — will shut down at close of business on Monday, per a memo obtained by Variety and written by A3 chief operating officer Todd Quinn. Employees will be issued final paychecks on Feb.

Did you enjoy Quentin Tarantino‘s “Cinema Speculation” two years ago? Well, good news ahead: The Film Stage reports that the director confirmed on a new episode of “Pure Cinema Podcast” that he has a new book of film analysis on the way, and also hinted at a couple of the movies that he’ll tackle within it. READ MORE: Paul Schrader Reveals Quentin Tarantino’s ‘The Movie Critic’ Will Recreate & Reimagine ’70s Films Like ‘Rolling Thunder’ So what films will Tarantino write about in “Cinema Speculation Vol.

Students in Scotland have three times less student debt their peers in England, according to SNP -commissioned analysis.

Home Alone star Catherine O’Hara is opening up about one of the longest-running questions surrounding the hit movie.

Good afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart here bringing you all the news and analysis from another busy week, during which we have been to Spain through Argentina via Berlin. Oh, and there was the small matter of the Oscar noms. Read on, and sign up here.

Naman Ramachandran Award-winning artist Justin Anderson’s debut feature “Swimming Home” has its world premiere in competition at International Film Festival Rotterdam. Variety has secured access to the first clip from the film. The film, an adaptation of Deborah Levy’s 2012 Man Booker Prize shortlisted novel, centers on poet Joe (Christopher Abbott) and war photographer Isabel (Mackenzie Davis), whose marriage is dying when Kitti (Ariane Labed), a naked stranger found floating in the pool at their sunny holiday villa in Greece, is invited to stay.

Perth and Kinross Council has amassed almost £600 million-worth of debt, according to new data.

Sarah Ferguson has been diagnosed with skin cancer just six months after she underwent surgery for breast cancer.

Alec Baldwin is set to face charges with a count of involuntary manslaughter after a crew member died on set in October 2021.A grand jury in New Mexico (where the movie was filmed) indicted the actor today (January 19) after initial charges were dismissed in April.The case was brought again before a jury in Santa Fe, reportedly after prosecutors received an updated analysis of the gun used in the incident, following further forensic testing.According to the BBC, attorneys for Baldwin have said: “We look forward to our day in court.”Baldwin was the co-producer and lead actor on a Western movie named Rust, which was in production just outside Santa Fe in October 2021. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed after a bullet fired from a prop gun used by Baldwin, also wounding director Joel Souza.Baldwin has maintained that he only drew back the hammer of the pistol, not pulling the trigger.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Scripted TV output in the U.S. dropped sharply in 2023, thanks to a combination of twin Hollywood strikes and a pullback on content spending, according to a new study from research firm Ampere Analysis.

The Uk Government has announced further details on its plans to ensure parents and carers are able to claim National Insurance (NI) credits for years where they have not claimed Child Benefit. This will help more people to fill gaps in their National Insurance record to claim more State Pension in retirement.

People who are using an electric blanket to keep warm this winter are being urged to carry out important safety checks following a recent spike in fires.

Have you heard it’s cold in Des Moines? The subzero temperatures are making Monday’s caucuses in Iowa the coldest on record, a running theme of coverage throughout the day and into this evening. It’s not trivial, as the frigid weather may very well impact turnout.

William Earl administrator SPOILER ALERT: This article discusses plot points in Episode 1 of “True Detective: Night Country,” titled “Part 1.” After a five-year absence, “True Detective” is back, and it’s as ominous as ever. Jodie Foster and Kali Reis are the dynamic duo leading Season 4, and there are faint echoes of the prior seasons in this wholly original chapter.

Dujon Sterling has learned everything he knows about his new Rangers position from watching John Lundstram. Well, and a bit of YouTube.

A producer wryly tells us that they arrived to Channel 4 HQ in late 2023 to discover a boarded-up front, feeling their way around to a narrow door on the side of the building “where there stands a huge f***ing bouncer.”