Firefighters continue to battle an inferno that is ripping its way through a derelict Scots hotel 15 hours after flames took hold of the building.
31.07.2023 - 15:21 / variety.com
All3Media, the production-distribution giant behind “Fleabag,” “The Traitors” and Jamie Dornan-starrer “The Tourist,” will return to the sales block in September after ITV backed away from a deal last month. The indie powerhouse, which is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery and Liberty Global, is now being quietly courted by a string of European players, from Plan B owner Mediawan to Banijay and Sony Pictures, according to several industry sources.
It’s understood that ITV had a preemptive right to explore an acquisition of All3Media, since both companies have a joint shareholder in Liberty Global (which owns nearly 9.9% of ITV). Sources indicate a deal wasn’t just likely, it was almost across the finish line. Some executives at the company were even calculating their redundancy packages due to the overlap between ITV and All3Media’s assets, particularly on the unscripted side.
But sources say the mood changed internally last month when ITV announced to the stock market that it was no longer bidding for All3Media, with some suggesting the company was spooked by market conditions and the ultimate value for its share price. Some in the industry have also pointed to the potential competition conflict, given the two companies’ vast production footprint in the U.K. Citing the London Stock Exchange messaging, ITV CEO Carolyn McCall made it clear in a half-year earnings call on July 27 that the company was “no longer actively exploring” an acquisition, but that it had looked at All3Media with “great interest.” In stepping aside, ITV has now opened the door to other bidders with different profiles.
Firefighters continue to battle an inferno that is ripping its way through a derelict Scots hotel 15 hours after flames took hold of the building.
Loose Women was thrown into chaos on Thursday, after celebrity guest Tulisa Contostavlos was forced to pull out of appearing on the show after falling ill. Just minutes before the NDubz star was set to join panellists Kaye Adams, Coleen Nolan, Linda Robson and Jane Moore, Kaye announced that the singer would not be joining them today. She announced: "Now just a quick note about Tulisa who was supposed to be on the show today.
Geordie Shore star Grant Coulson has been left heartbroken after he caught his boyfriend cheating with a woman, just days after he announced he was gay.The 31 year old, who appeared on the show between 2014 and 2018, came out on 9 August by posting a series of snaps alongside his beau. However - less than a week on - the reality star has deleted every single one amid rumours of infidelity.
Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason has shared a health update with fans after he pulled out of a number of shows. David released a statement on Saturday, 12 August, to tell his fans that a scheduled operation means that he has to pull out of the upcoming Only Fools and Horses Convention.The 83 year old is about to have an operation to have a "new bionic body part fitted".
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Shakira and Gerard Piqué pull out the white flag and declare their war over. According to Vanitatis, the lifestyle edition from the Spanish media outlet El Confidencial, representatives from the former couple have confirmed the exes from now on will avoid any argument or inconvenience.“They are diligently abiding by the terms of their separation agreement; disputes and complications are no longer in the picture,” affirms a close source to the Colombian singer, Piqué‘s inner circle echoes this sentiment: “Indeed, there are no issues at all—feel free to convey it just as it is.”As informed by the publication, they will respect each other’s alone time with the children, leaving any conflicts or disagreements to the side.
Michelle Keegan appeared to be liking what she saw as she cheekily eyed up Mark Wright as he did some work in their garden. The couple are still working on their mega-mansion after finally moving in last year.
Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson delighted fans on social media as she documented a well-earned night out on the town with hilarious consequences. The 36 year old star, who is best known for playing sex worker turned teaching assistant Nicky Wheatley in the ITV soap, revealed the snaps while enjoying a boozy cruise with her friends last week.
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The U.S. Women’s Soccer team has crashed out of the 2023 World Cup following a dramatic penalty shoot-out loss against rivals Sweden.
Vicky Pattison had a “terrifying brush with death” when her Uber burst into flames minutes after she got out of the vehicle. The former Geordie Shore star, 35, posted about the “absolutely terrifying” incident on her Instagram story.
Vicky Pattison has said she has been left "shaken up" after an Uber that she and fiance Ercan Ramadan had exited exploded on the road.
Baby bliss is definitely on its way for Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones as he cradled his partner Love Island star Chyna Mills' baby bump at a public appearance. The pair, due to become parents this autumn, appeared at the Haunted Mansion premiere in London.
A man who died in a flat fire in Oldham has been named as Ralph Brown.
A Scots dad has told how his young family saw flames engulf a hill near the family’s hotel bungalow after a wildfire broke out. Barry Campbell and wife Claire, from Glasgow, were enjoying a relaxing break in Gouvia, Corfu, with their sons Nathan, five, and Connor, four, when they began to smell smoke on Sunday.
Naman Ramachandran Ali Ahmadzadeh, director of Locarno competition title “Critical Zone,” is under threat from Iran’s ministry of security. The film, shot without Iranian authorities’ permission before the “Woman, Life, Freedom” revolution in Iran, is billed as an artistic reflection on the anger and the rage of the young generation of Iranians. “Guided by the voice of his GPS, Amir navigates the underworld districts of Tehran to comfort the troubled souls of the night,” reads the film’s description in the Locarno program. “Instead of actors, I worked with real people. In most situations, we had to hide the camera or find complicated tricks to work around the limitations. Making this film was a big rebellion. Showing it means an even bigger victory for us,” Ahmadzadeh said in his director’s statement.
Meghan Markle is said to be to absolutely furious with her sister-in-law Kate Middleton after she reached out to Prince Harry, a royal expert has said.