South African filmmaker John Barker is developing a six-episode, “Last Dance”-style documentary series about the South African national soccer team’s stirring triumph at the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations, a landmark moment for a young nation still celebrating its transition to democracy after the end of apartheid.
“Bafana the Boys,” which has already been acquired by South African streaming service eVOD and is currently being circled by global platforms, features interviews with legendary players from the championship squad, such as team captain Neil Tovey and star midfielder Doctor Khumalo. Barker is in talks with icons of the international game, including French players Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry — who scored his first international goal against South Africa — as well as coaching legends Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho.
Produced by Joel Phiri and Athos Kyriakides for Known Associates Entertainment, “Bafana the Boys” also includes interviews with former South African President Thabo Mbeki,...
“Bafana the Boys,” which has already been acquired by South African streaming service eVOD and is currently being circled by global platforms, features interviews with legendary players from the championship squad, such as team captain Neil Tovey and star midfielder Doctor Khumalo. Barker is in talks with icons of the international game, including French players Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry — who scored his first international goal against South Africa — as well as coaching legends Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho.
Produced by Joel Phiri and Athos Kyriakides for Known Associates Entertainment, “Bafana the Boys” also includes interviews with former South African President Thabo Mbeki,...
- 2/28/2024
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
The most prestigious club soccer tournament in all of Europe is entering its next phase! The 2023-24 UEFA Champions League begins knockout stage play when the Round of 16 begins on Tuesday, Feb. 13. All matches will play live on Paramount+, but six will also be available to watch on CBS as well. You can stream all matches with either tier of Paramount+, or watch the games airing on CBS with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream.
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- 2/13/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Fans of European soccer, this one is for you! The 2023-24 UEFA Champions League season kicks off on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 12:45 p.m. Et on Paramount+. The league pulls in teams from the top level of competition in each participating European country, making it one of the most prestigious soccer tournaments in the entire world. Seventy-eight teams will participate this year, but only one will be crowned champion. You can watch each and every game of the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League with a Subscription to Paramount Plus.
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- 9/19/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
London, July 15 (Ians) Arsenal and Ajax have reached an agreement on the transfer of 22-year-old Dutch international defender Jurrien Timber to London, both clubs announced.
The two sides reached an agreement on a 40 million euros transfer fee (45 million U.S. dollars), which can increase to 45 million euros through variables, reports Xinhua.
Timber has agreed a five-year deal to become Arsenal’s second signing of the close-season after the capture of forward Kai Havertz from Chelsea for around 82 million US dollars.
Timber joined the Ajax youth academy in 2014 and made his debut in the first team in March 2020. In total, he played 121 official matches for the first team of Ajax, in which he scored six goals. He won the Dutch championship twice and the Dutch Cup once (2021). He has also been capped 15 times for the Dutch national team, with four of those coming in the 2022 Qatar World Cup finals.
“I’ve...
The two sides reached an agreement on a 40 million euros transfer fee (45 million U.S. dollars), which can increase to 45 million euros through variables, reports Xinhua.
Timber has agreed a five-year deal to become Arsenal’s second signing of the close-season after the capture of forward Kai Havertz from Chelsea for around 82 million US dollars.
Timber joined the Ajax youth academy in 2014 and made his debut in the first team in March 2020. In total, he played 121 official matches for the first team of Ajax, in which he scored six goals. He won the Dutch championship twice and the Dutch Cup once (2021). He has also been capped 15 times for the Dutch national team, with four of those coming in the 2022 Qatar World Cup finals.
“I’ve...
- 7/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
"Ted Lasso" is many things: a show about mental health, community and self-improvement, a comedy about culture shock, and a thrilling sports drama about the joys and heartbreaks of association football. When it comes to this last part, the Apple TV+ series is in kind of a weird place. You see, AFC Richmond is a fictional team, but it competes against real teams. For the most part, "Ted Lasso" stays in its own little bubble, in part because the show has its own analogs to real-life players — like Dani Rojas being heavily inspired by Javier "Chicharito" Hernández, or Jamie Tartt serving as a sort of Ronaldo stand-in, or Zlatan being a clear inspiration for Zava.
This isn't to say "Ted Lasso" is entirely disconnected from the real world. The show has plenty of references to real athletes, and there have been some stellar cameos from actual football players and pundits,...
This isn't to say "Ted Lasso" is entirely disconnected from the real world. The show has plenty of references to real athletes, and there have been some stellar cameos from actual football players and pundits,...
- 5/30/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
New Delhi, Dec 30 (Ians) Legendary attacking midfielder Robert Pires regards fellow Frenchman, Thierry Henry as one of the best forwards the world has ever seen, especially during Arsenal’s Invincible season of 2003/04.
“Thierry is one of the best strikers for me. And this moment [2003-04] he was maybe number two just behind Ronaldo, the Brazilian. Thierry was an amazing, amazing player,” said Pires on the Home of Heroes show on Sports 18 and JioCinema.
Pires also believes legendary football manager Arsene Wenger is one of the finest managers in the world. “Oh, for me, Arsene is one of the best managers. I know him for a long, long time because he’s French. I’m French. I used to play for Marseille. He was in Monaco and I remember because he called me six months before I joined Arsenal and for me. Yeah, it was a great call from Arsene, from Arsenal.
“Thierry is one of the best strikers for me. And this moment [2003-04] he was maybe number two just behind Ronaldo, the Brazilian. Thierry was an amazing, amazing player,” said Pires on the Home of Heroes show on Sports 18 and JioCinema.
Pires also believes legendary football manager Arsene Wenger is one of the finest managers in the world. “Oh, for me, Arsene is one of the best managers. I know him for a long, long time because he’s French. I’m French. I used to play for Marseille. He was in Monaco and I remember because he called me six months before I joined Arsenal and for me. Yeah, it was a great call from Arsene, from Arsenal.
- 12/30/2022
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Doha (Qatar), Dec 13 (Ians) France go into their World Cup semifinals against Morocco as the favourites to repeat their place in the final from 2018, when they also won the title.
The French also reached the final of the 2016 European Championship, where they ended up as runners-up, so Didier Deschamps’s men have the semifinal experience they need to go into Wednesday’s match at Al Bayt with confidence.
Not only do the French have a great record in the semifinals, but this World Cup has seen four players set records to highlight the challenge they pose to rivals.
The first of those is striker Olivier Giroud: The AC Milan forward, who is a clear candidate for this year’s Golden Boot, scored twice against Australia to go level with Thierry Henry’s record of 51 goals for France. He then broke the record with the opening goal against Poland and...
The French also reached the final of the 2016 European Championship, where they ended up as runners-up, so Didier Deschamps’s men have the semifinal experience they need to go into Wednesday’s match at Al Bayt with confidence.
Not only do the French have a great record in the semifinals, but this World Cup has seen four players set records to highlight the challenge they pose to rivals.
The first of those is striker Olivier Giroud: The AC Milan forward, who is a clear candidate for this year’s Golden Boot, scored twice against Australia to go level with Thierry Henry’s record of 51 goals for France. He then broke the record with the opening goal against Poland and...
- 12/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
With another winning performance at the World Cup, this time defeating Poland in the round of 16, the French national football team also led broadcaster TF1 to yet another ratings record for the year. An average 14.3 million viewers tuned in to see Les Bleus notch a 3-1 victory on Sunday, from the 4pm hour local time. This is the best score for all channels across 2022 and since July 2021. The audience share was 68.9.
There was a peak of 17.4 million viewers during the match that saw Olivier Giroud become France’s all-time leading goal scorer with 52 in 117 appearances (overtaking Thierry Henry’s record). Striker wunderkind Kylian Mbappé lifted his career World Cup marks to nine, including five already in this tournament.
The numbers for TF1 were well above those of the previous France matches in Qatar. And, by comparison, in 2018, when France went on to win the tournament, its round of 16 defeat of Argentina drew 12.6 million viewers,...
There was a peak of 17.4 million viewers during the match that saw Olivier Giroud become France’s all-time leading goal scorer with 52 in 117 appearances (overtaking Thierry Henry’s record). Striker wunderkind Kylian Mbappé lifted his career World Cup marks to nine, including five already in this tournament.
The numbers for TF1 were well above those of the previous France matches in Qatar. And, by comparison, in 2018, when France went on to win the tournament, its round of 16 defeat of Argentina drew 12.6 million viewers,...
- 12/5/2022
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
On Sunday at the Al Thumama Stadium, a brace from Kylian Mbappe and a record-breaking goal from Olivier Giroud helped Didier Deschamps’ team’s cause.
Poland’s Robert Lewandowski managed to get a consolation strike in injury stoppage time from the penalty spot.
Giroud (44th minute) scored just before half-time to open the door, and Mbappe (74 and 90’+1) marched through it with two scorchers in the second half. Lewandowski (90+9) scored in the ninth minute of stoppage time to salvage some pride.
Poland, in the knockout stage for the first time since 1986 and looking for a first quarterfinal appearance since 1982, was the better team in the first half but could not convert their chances in the first while France managed to latch on to the chance to score with a minute left for the first half.
France’s goal-scoring move started with Dayot Upamecano, who gave the ball to Mbappe, 25 yards out in the inside-left channel.
Poland’s Robert Lewandowski managed to get a consolation strike in injury stoppage time from the penalty spot.
Giroud (44th minute) scored just before half-time to open the door, and Mbappe (74 and 90’+1) marched through it with two scorchers in the second half. Lewandowski (90+9) scored in the ninth minute of stoppage time to salvage some pride.
Poland, in the knockout stage for the first time since 1986 and looking for a first quarterfinal appearance since 1982, was the better team in the first half but could not convert their chances in the first while France managed to latch on to the chance to score with a minute left for the first half.
France’s goal-scoring move started with Dayot Upamecano, who gave the ball to Mbappe, 25 yards out in the inside-left channel.
- 12/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Doha (Qatar), Nov 25 (Ians) France striker Olivier Giroud is likely to be the centre of attention when France face Denmark in a Group D match on Saturday looking to book their passage into the tournament’s last 16.
Giroud now has 51 goals for his country and another will see him overtake Thierry Henry as France’s all-time top scorer.
The big striker scored twice as France kicked off their World Cup title defense with a comfortable 4-1 win against Australia, becoming the first reigning champions to begin the following tournament with a win since Brazil in 2006.
That win, coupled with the 0-0 draw between Denmark and Tunisia, means another French triumph in Stadium 974 will see them into the next round.
The Australia game saw another addition to France’s long injury list, with Lucas Hernandez suffering a season-ending cruciate ligament injury in the opening minutes.
Lucas joins an injury list containing Karim Benzema,...
Giroud now has 51 goals for his country and another will see him overtake Thierry Henry as France’s all-time top scorer.
The big striker scored twice as France kicked off their World Cup title defense with a comfortable 4-1 win against Australia, becoming the first reigning champions to begin the following tournament with a win since Brazil in 2006.
That win, coupled with the 0-0 draw between Denmark and Tunisia, means another French triumph in Stadium 974 will see them into the next round.
The Australia game saw another addition to France’s long injury list, with Lucas Hernandez suffering a season-ending cruciate ligament injury in the opening minutes.
Lucas joins an injury list containing Karim Benzema,...
- 11/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Despite being plagued by injuries that knocked out some key players in past weeks, France entered the World Cup with a bang on Tuesday — and scored a ratings victory for TF1 at the same time. At home, an average 12.53 million viewers tuned in from 8 Pm local time to watch Les Bleus defeat Australia’s Socceroos 4-1.
That gave the leading broadcaster, and all of French television, the biggest audience of the year and the best since June 2021. Market share averaged 48.1. BeIn Sport, which is also showing the matches, does not communicate viewing figures.
The strong turnout is despite earlier polls which indicated that 54 of French people said they would not be watching the tournament due to the controversy surrounding host country Qatar. Several major cities and towns are not showing matches on giant outdoor screens or organizing fan zones as would normally be custom.
Tuesday night’s audience score is...
That gave the leading broadcaster, and all of French television, the biggest audience of the year and the best since June 2021. Market share averaged 48.1. BeIn Sport, which is also showing the matches, does not communicate viewing figures.
The strong turnout is despite earlier polls which indicated that 54 of French people said they would not be watching the tournament due to the controversy surrounding host country Qatar. Several major cities and towns are not showing matches on giant outdoor screens or organizing fan zones as would normally be custom.
Tuesday night’s audience score is...
- 11/23/2022
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Doha, Nov 19 (Ians) It could well be a history-defining FIFA World Cup for France as Didier Deschamps and his boys aim to become only the third country ever to win successive FIFA World Cup titles after Italy and Brazil.
Being the defending champions, there will be a lot of hope from France who will be making their 16th appearance in the World Cup, a competition they have won in 1998, 2018. Barring Denmark, there is little to suggest they would be troubled much by the likes of Australia and Tunisia — the other teams in Group D — as they seek a knockout berth.
As the French national team looks to defend its title, there’ll be a bit of similarity as the group they are in is weirdly familiar to the one they won in Russia in 2018.
They have Australia and Denmark again, with Tunisia replacing Peru this time around. The Danes, though,...
Being the defending champions, there will be a lot of hope from France who will be making their 16th appearance in the World Cup, a competition they have won in 1998, 2018. Barring Denmark, there is little to suggest they would be troubled much by the likes of Australia and Tunisia — the other teams in Group D — as they seek a knockout berth.
As the French national team looks to defend its title, there’ll be a bit of similarity as the group they are in is weirdly familiar to the one they won in Russia in 2018.
They have Australia and Denmark again, with Tunisia replacing Peru this time around. The Danes, though,...
- 11/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin, Sep 23 (Ians) Kylian Mbappe added another fine solo goal in France’s 2-0 victory against Austria, while the Netherlands, Belgium and Croatia all claimed wins in the UEFA Nations League late on Thursday.
Mbappe and Olivier Giroud scored in the second half in France’s convincing victory. Mbappe now has 28 goals in 58 games for France and is level with Youri Djorkaeff in 10th place on Les Bleus’ all-time scoring list.
Meanwhile, Giroud, who is about to turn 36, became France’s oldest goalscorer, and sits only two goals behind Thierry Henry’s all-time scoring record of 51 for Les Bleus, reports Xinhua. With the win, world champions France move up to third place in Group 1, with Austria sitting bottom of the group.
World Cup runners-up Croatia took over the lead in Group 1 with a 2-1 win over Denmark.
Borna Sosa put Croatia ahead in the second half, before Christian Eriksen levelled the score for Denmark.
Mbappe and Olivier Giroud scored in the second half in France’s convincing victory. Mbappe now has 28 goals in 58 games for France and is level with Youri Djorkaeff in 10th place on Les Bleus’ all-time scoring list.
Meanwhile, Giroud, who is about to turn 36, became France’s oldest goalscorer, and sits only two goals behind Thierry Henry’s all-time scoring record of 51 for Les Bleus, reports Xinhua. With the win, world champions France move up to third place in Group 1, with Austria sitting bottom of the group.
World Cup runners-up Croatia took over the lead in Group 1 with a 2-1 win over Denmark.
Borna Sosa put Croatia ahead in the second half, before Christian Eriksen levelled the score for Denmark.
- 9/23/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Hundreds of the country’s best street artists and muralists are hitting the road this summer for the first-ever “Support Your Local Artist” tour. The “Verzuz”-style battle pits two teams of artists against each other — and the clock — as they work to create an original, full-scale piece of art in front of a live audience.
The Support Your Local Artist Tour (Syla) kicked off this past weekend in LA and will run through 35 cities across the U.S., with stops in Vancouver and Toronto, Canada as well. Produced by...
The Support Your Local Artist Tour (Syla) kicked off this past weekend in LA and will run through 35 cities across the U.S., with stops in Vancouver and Toronto, Canada as well. Produced by...
- 8/15/2022
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
‘Ted Lasso’ Star Brendan Hunt on Nate’s Transformation in Season 2, Teases What’s to Come for Series
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Spoiler alert for season three of Ted Lasso: There won’t be mass casualties.
“It’s not like Thanos is in it and half of us die,” co-creator, executive producer and actor Brendan Hunt jokes to THR about the show’s third and possibly — as widely speculated — final season. “Most of us, anyway, will probably still be alive.”
Hunt spoke with THR from London, where production on season three is winding down, about the Apple TV+ series’ repeat and new Emmy nominations, criticisms of season two and what’s to come for the series.
Congratulations on the repeat best comedy series nomination. I have to imagine it’s gratifying to see some other castmembers get nominated this year, along with the people repeating.
They’re all gratifying, but it’s really cool that so many first-timers are on there. The guest category, too.
Spoiler alert for season three of Ted Lasso: There won’t be mass casualties.
“It’s not like Thanos is in it and half of us die,” co-creator, executive producer and actor Brendan Hunt jokes to THR about the show’s third and possibly — as widely speculated — final season. “Most of us, anyway, will probably still be alive.”
Hunt spoke with THR from London, where production on season three is winding down, about the Apple TV+ series’ repeat and new Emmy nominations, criticisms of season two and what’s to come for the series.
Congratulations on the repeat best comedy series nomination. I have to imagine it’s gratifying to see some other castmembers get nominated this year, along with the people repeating.
They’re all gratifying, but it’s really cool that so many first-timers are on there. The guest category, too.
- 8/7/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
UEFA said Monday that it was opening a formal investigation into the events that surrounded fans trying to enter the Stade de France on Saturday to watch the Champions League soccer final between Real Madrid and Liverpool.
The kickoff of one of soccer’s most high-profile games as well as a pregame performance by the Grammy-nominated Camila Cabello were delayed by more than a half-hour as fans, mostly from the English club, had trouble getting into the venue in the heart of Paris. Shuttered entry gates forced many ticketed fans to wait as many as three hours to gain entrance.
In the U.S., the CBS Sports/Paramount+ studio team of Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards were forced to stretch out their pregame show as word of the delay came down. There were reports of tear gas used at some point on the crowd outside, which were predominantly wearing Liverpool red.
The kickoff of one of soccer’s most high-profile games as well as a pregame performance by the Grammy-nominated Camila Cabello were delayed by more than a half-hour as fans, mostly from the English club, had trouble getting into the venue in the heart of Paris. Shuttered entry gates forced many ticketed fans to wait as many as three hours to gain entrance.
In the U.S., the CBS Sports/Paramount+ studio team of Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards were forced to stretch out their pregame show as word of the delay came down. There were reports of tear gas used at some point on the crowd outside, which were predominantly wearing Liverpool red.
- 5/31/2022
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
To celebrate the release of Arsène Wenger: Invincible on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital we’ve been given 2 copies to give away on Blu-ray.
The definitive portrait of one of the greatest football managers of all time ARSÈNE Wenger: Invincible features remarkable access and previously unseen archive footage. Directors Gabriel Clarke (Bobby Robson: More Than A Manager, Finding Jack Charlton) and Christian Jeanpierre draw back the veil on a truly enigmatic figure who discusses, for the first time, the football ‘addiction’ that was both his driving force and his ‘fatal flaw’.
Shot on location in England, France and Arsène’s home village of Duttlenheim, ARSÈNE Wenger: Invincible is a compelling, intimate insight into a football figure like no other.
Framed against the backdrop of Arsenal’s historic “Invincible” season of 2003-04, the first and only occasion a team has gone an entire Premier League campaign without defeat, the...
The definitive portrait of one of the greatest football managers of all time ARSÈNE Wenger: Invincible features remarkable access and previously unseen archive footage. Directors Gabriel Clarke (Bobby Robson: More Than A Manager, Finding Jack Charlton) and Christian Jeanpierre draw back the veil on a truly enigmatic figure who discusses, for the first time, the football ‘addiction’ that was both his driving force and his ‘fatal flaw’.
Shot on location in England, France and Arsène’s home village of Duttlenheim, ARSÈNE Wenger: Invincible is a compelling, intimate insight into a football figure like no other.
Framed against the backdrop of Arsenal’s historic “Invincible” season of 2003-04, the first and only occasion a team has gone an entire Premier League campaign without defeat, the...
- 11/21/2021
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Austria Selects Great Freedom For Oscars
Austria has selected Sebastian Meise’s Great Freedom as its official submission for Best International Feature Film for the 94th Academy Awards. Set in post-war Germany, the movie tells the story of Hans who is imprisoned time and time again for being homosexual. Due to Paragraph 175, which prohibited homosexual acts in Germany, his desire for freedom is systematically destroyed. The one steady relationship in his life becomes his long-time cellmate, Viktor (Georg Friedrich), a convicted murderer. The film stars Franz Rogowski (Victoria) and Berlinale Silver Bear awardee Georg Friedrich (The Piano Teacher) in leading roles, with a screenplay by Thomas Reider and Meise. Producers are Sabine Moser, Oliver Neumann, and Benny Drechsel. The 2021 Cannes entry and Un Certain Regard Jury Prize winner will be released by Mubi theatrically in the U.S. and UK on March 4, 2022. Meanwhile, per the Japanese Filmmakers Federation, Japan has...
Austria has selected Sebastian Meise’s Great Freedom as its official submission for Best International Feature Film for the 94th Academy Awards. Set in post-war Germany, the movie tells the story of Hans who is imprisoned time and time again for being homosexual. Due to Paragraph 175, which prohibited homosexual acts in Germany, his desire for freedom is systematically destroyed. The one steady relationship in his life becomes his long-time cellmate, Viktor (Georg Friedrich), a convicted murderer. The film stars Franz Rogowski (Victoria) and Berlinale Silver Bear awardee Georg Friedrich (The Piano Teacher) in leading roles, with a screenplay by Thomas Reider and Meise. Producers are Sabine Moser, Oliver Neumann, and Benny Drechsel. The 2021 Cannes entry and Un Certain Regard Jury Prize winner will be released by Mubi theatrically in the U.S. and UK on March 4, 2022. Meanwhile, per the Japanese Filmmakers Federation, Japan has...
- 10/12/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman and Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon Adapts Son Heung-Min Series For UK
Amazon has partnered with Zig Zag Productions to adapt a South Korean documentary on Tottenham Hotspur soccer hero Son Heung-Min. Sonsational premieres today on Amazon Prime Video in the UK and is reversioned from an original series produced by Cjenm for broadcast on Korea’s tvN. The 90-minute documentary focuses on Son’s life in 2019 and includes contributions from the likes of Thierry Henry and Mauricio Pochettino. Zig Zag CEO Danny Fenton, a lifelong Tottenham fan, said: “The film features some of greatest talent in the world from South Korea, both on screen and off and we are excited to be able to showcase this talent to a UK audience on Amazon Prime Video.”
Sky Signs Movie Deal With Studiocanal
Comcast’s European pay-tv broadcaster Sky has inked a deal with Studiocanal for hundreds of hours of movies, including upcoming releases such as...
Amazon has partnered with Zig Zag Productions to adapt a South Korean documentary on Tottenham Hotspur soccer hero Son Heung-Min. Sonsational premieres today on Amazon Prime Video in the UK and is reversioned from an original series produced by Cjenm for broadcast on Korea’s tvN. The 90-minute documentary focuses on Son’s life in 2019 and includes contributions from the likes of Thierry Henry and Mauricio Pochettino. Zig Zag CEO Danny Fenton, a lifelong Tottenham fan, said: “The film features some of greatest talent in the world from South Korea, both on screen and off and we are excited to be able to showcase this talent to a UK audience on Amazon Prime Video.”
Sky Signs Movie Deal With Studiocanal
Comcast’s European pay-tv broadcaster Sky has inked a deal with Studiocanal for hundreds of hours of movies, including upcoming releases such as...
- 1/18/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
“What we want to do is expand Marv studios beyond the typically very successful one film a year.”
Zygi Kamasa, the newly appointed group CEO of Matthew Vaughn’s London-based film and TV outfit Marv has outlined the company’s commitment to UK production and raised the possibility Marv might eventually set up its own distribution arm.
“What we want to do is expand Marv studios beyond the typically very successful one film a year,” said Kamasa. “Part of that expansion is to look at more opportunities in British film and expanding into British television.”
Marv plans to make two to four films a year.
Zygi Kamasa, the newly appointed group CEO of Matthew Vaughn’s London-based film and TV outfit Marv has outlined the company’s commitment to UK production and raised the possibility Marv might eventually set up its own distribution arm.
“What we want to do is expand Marv studios beyond the typically very successful one film a year,” said Kamasa. “Part of that expansion is to look at more opportunities in British film and expanding into British television.”
Marv plans to make two to four films a year.
- 12/2/2020
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
‘Entourage’ creator Doug Ellin has co-created the series; French footballer Thierry Henry to be executive producer.
Marv, the UK production company behind Rocketman and the Kingsman franchise, is to make its first foray into TV with a drama series set in the world of English Premier League football.
Kingsman director and Marv owner Matthew Vaughn will direct the pilot of the 10-part series, titled Day 1’s, which has been created and written by Doug Ellin and Chris Case. Ellin, best known as the creator of HBO drama Entourage, and Case, a writer-producer on 1990s sitcoms Mad About You and Spin City,...
Marv, the UK production company behind Rocketman and the Kingsman franchise, is to make its first foray into TV with a drama series set in the world of English Premier League football.
Kingsman director and Marv owner Matthew Vaughn will direct the pilot of the 10-part series, titled Day 1’s, which has been created and written by Doug Ellin and Chris Case. Ellin, best known as the creator of HBO drama Entourage, and Case, a writer-producer on 1990s sitcoms Mad About You and Spin City,...
- 12/1/2020
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Matthew Vaughn’s UK production company Marv is set to make its first TV series with Day 1’s, a ten-episode series set in the world of soccer.
The show comes from Entourage creator and director Doug Ellin and Chris Case (Mad About You), with the pair acting as co-showrunners. French soccer star Thierry Henry will appear in the series as himself and will also executive produce alongside his long-term agent Darren Dein. Liza Marshall’s Hera Pictures is co-producing.
The story will follow a young footballer Dezmond King and his crew as they navigate his growing stature and struggles.
Vaughn will direct the pilot. Filming is due to begin in 2021, casting is now underway.
Matthew Vaughn said, “For my first journey into television I couldn’t have a better partner than Doug; and with Thierry and Darren to guide us on the football, it’s a dream come true.”
Doug Ellin added,...
The show comes from Entourage creator and director Doug Ellin and Chris Case (Mad About You), with the pair acting as co-showrunners. French soccer star Thierry Henry will appear in the series as himself and will also executive produce alongside his long-term agent Darren Dein. Liza Marshall’s Hera Pictures is co-producing.
The story will follow a young footballer Dezmond King and his crew as they navigate his growing stature and struggles.
Vaughn will direct the pilot. Filming is due to begin in 2021, casting is now underway.
Matthew Vaughn said, “For my first journey into television I couldn’t have a better partner than Doug; and with Thierry and Darren to guide us on the football, it’s a dream come true.”
Doug Ellin added,...
- 12/1/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Matthew Vaughn’s Marv Films, producer of the “Kingsman” franchise, is making its first foray into TV with soccer-centric series “Day 1’s” from writers/creators and showrunners Doug Ellin (“Entourage”) and Chris Case (“Mad About You”).
Set in the world of British soccer, the 10-episode series revolves around a young player Dezmond King and his crew as they navigate his growing stature and struggles.
Marv is working closely with French soccer legend Thierry Henry and his long-term agent Darren Dein, who will both serve as executive producers on the series. Henry will appear as himself throughout the series.
Vaughn will direct the pilot, which begins shooting in 2021. Casting is underway.
Hera Pictures, established by BAFTA-nominee and Rts Television award winner Liza Marshall (“Riviera”), is co-producing the series.
Vaughn said: “For my first journey into television I couldn’t have a better partner than Doug; and with Thierry and Darren to guide us on the football,...
Set in the world of British soccer, the 10-episode series revolves around a young player Dezmond King and his crew as they navigate his growing stature and struggles.
Marv is working closely with French soccer legend Thierry Henry and his long-term agent Darren Dein, who will both serve as executive producers on the series. Henry will appear as himself throughout the series.
Vaughn will direct the pilot, which begins shooting in 2021. Casting is underway.
Hera Pictures, established by BAFTA-nominee and Rts Television award winner Liza Marshall (“Riviera”), is co-producing the series.
Vaughn said: “For my first journey into television I couldn’t have a better partner than Doug; and with Thierry and Darren to guide us on the football,...
- 12/1/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Matthew Vaughn’s Marv studio — behind the Kingsman franchise and last year’s Elton John biopic Rocketman — is making its first venture into TV with an ambitious new project set in the world of English soccer.
Titled Day 1’s, the show has been co-created by Doug Ellin, best known as the Emmy and BAFTA winner and six-time Golden Globe nominee behind Entourage, and Chris Case, who produced Mad About You and Spin City, with both acting as showrunners on the 10-episode series.
With an Entourage-style premise, Day 1’s will focus on a young footballer called Dezmond Kin and his crew as they navigate his growing ...
Titled Day 1’s, the show has been co-created by Doug Ellin, best known as the Emmy and BAFTA winner and six-time Golden Globe nominee behind Entourage, and Chris Case, who produced Mad About You and Spin City, with both acting as showrunners on the 10-episode series.
With an Entourage-style premise, Day 1’s will focus on a young footballer called Dezmond Kin and his crew as they navigate his growing ...
- 12/1/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
From a quenelle salute to World Cup controversy, the brilliant short-fuse striker comes with baggage, and this film does a fair job with some fraught material
A galaxy of major names – including Thierry Henry, Arsène Wenger and Didier Drogba – line up to chip in their two-penn’orth on one of the great footballing enigmas of modern times: Nicolas Anelka, the mercurial boy wonder who burst out of the Parisian banlieues but will probably linger longest in the collective memory for triggering a player strike at the 2010 World Cup and flashing the quenelle salute, widely regarded as an ansemitic gesture, after scoring a goal for West Brom in 2013.
But there’s a bit more to this than your standard sporting hagiography: Anelka comes with a lot of baggage, and this film from French director Franck Nataf does its best to get stuck into some comparatively heavy material. We start at the beginning,...
A galaxy of major names – including Thierry Henry, Arsène Wenger and Didier Drogba – line up to chip in their two-penn’orth on one of the great footballing enigmas of modern times: Nicolas Anelka, the mercurial boy wonder who burst out of the Parisian banlieues but will probably linger longest in the collective memory for triggering a player strike at the 2010 World Cup and flashing the quenelle salute, widely regarded as an ansemitic gesture, after scoring a goal for West Brom in 2013.
But there’s a bit more to this than your standard sporting hagiography: Anelka comes with a lot of baggage, and this film from French director Franck Nataf does its best to get stuck into some comparatively heavy material. We start at the beginning,...
- 8/5/2020
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
Amazon has scored record sign up for its Prime service after “millions” of Brits watched the company dip its toe into Premier League soccer.
The company has claimed that its inaugural Premier League matches, which were aired across three nights this week, helped set records for the most new sign-ups since it launched the Prime service in 2007.
Amazon Prime Video forms part of the overall service, which also includes next day delivery, book deals and music streaming.
The company aired ten matches including Liverpool’s 5-2 win over Everton as well as Manchester United’s win over Tottenham Hotspur. It had over 350 cameras in Premier League stadiums across the country and featured over 70 on-screen talent including Liverpool legend Peter Crouch and former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry.
Although Amazon did not break out the total number of viewers for its matches, it said that “millions” watched. Sky and BT Sport, the...
The company has claimed that its inaugural Premier League matches, which were aired across three nights this week, helped set records for the most new sign-ups since it launched the Prime service in 2007.
Amazon Prime Video forms part of the overall service, which also includes next day delivery, book deals and music streaming.
The company aired ten matches including Liverpool’s 5-2 win over Everton as well as Manchester United’s win over Tottenham Hotspur. It had over 350 cameras in Premier League stadiums across the country and featured over 70 on-screen talent including Liverpool legend Peter Crouch and former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry.
Although Amazon did not break out the total number of viewers for its matches, it said that “millions” watched. Sky and BT Sport, the...
- 12/6/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon has announced that more than 40 presenters and former professionals will be part of its English Premier League lineup, with its coverage of the soccer competition kicking-off in December.
Amazon secured rights to show the Premier League in the UK last year, and will air 20 matches a season. Coverage will launch on December 3 with mid-week fixtures, before it shows 10 matches on December 26-27.
BBC presenter Gabby Logan will anchor the Sunset+Vine-produced action, alongside Eilidh Barbour — a BBC and Sky broadcaster — and Jim Rosenthal, a veteran who has covered the world’s biggest sporting events for major UK broadcasters.
Logan is already hosting weekly Amazon soccer show Back of the Net, but her presence on live coverage is still a coup for the Jeff Bezos-owned streamer. Logan is one of the BBC’s highest-profile presenters, taking home a salary of more than £290,000 and hosting shows including Sports Personality of the Year.
Amazon secured rights to show the Premier League in the UK last year, and will air 20 matches a season. Coverage will launch on December 3 with mid-week fixtures, before it shows 10 matches on December 26-27.
BBC presenter Gabby Logan will anchor the Sunset+Vine-produced action, alongside Eilidh Barbour — a BBC and Sky broadcaster — and Jim Rosenthal, a veteran who has covered the world’s biggest sporting events for major UK broadcasters.
Logan is already hosting weekly Amazon soccer show Back of the Net, but her presence on live coverage is still a coup for the Jeff Bezos-owned streamer. Logan is one of the BBC’s highest-profile presenters, taking home a salary of more than £290,000 and hosting shows including Sports Personality of the Year.
- 10/31/2019
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
As it prepares to open a fully-staffed office in France and ramp up its investment in local originals, Netflix has unveiled three new documentaries, “Move” (working title), “Gims” (working title), and “Anelka” (working title), and the feature film “Of Earth And Blood” while at Series Mania in Lille.
Announced during a panel with Netflix’s commissioning team, the titles will be launching on Netflix from 2020 and will be available in over 190 countries for the streamers’s 139 million members worldwide.
A documentary series, “Move” portrays six contemporary dance choreographers from totally different backgrounds, ranging from the Spanish flamenco to the vertiginous gaga dance, and from Jamaïcan dancehall to American urban and contemporary dance. “‘Move’ will explore the choreographers’ personal histories, chaotic career paths, convictions and their translation into bodies, gestures, grace, sweat, boldness and determination,” said Netflix in a statement. “Move” is produced by Falabracks and Gaumont.
“Gims” is a documentary...
Announced during a panel with Netflix’s commissioning team, the titles will be launching on Netflix from 2020 and will be available in over 190 countries for the streamers’s 139 million members worldwide.
A documentary series, “Move” portrays six contemporary dance choreographers from totally different backgrounds, ranging from the Spanish flamenco to the vertiginous gaga dance, and from Jamaïcan dancehall to American urban and contemporary dance. “‘Move’ will explore the choreographers’ personal histories, chaotic career paths, convictions and their translation into bodies, gestures, grace, sweat, boldness and determination,” said Netflix in a statement. “Move” is produced by Falabracks and Gaumont.
“Gims” is a documentary...
- 3/26/2019
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Lille, France — God, Freddie Highmore’s good at crying. There’s a scene in “Neverland,” screened at his Series Mania masterclass, where he’s acting opposite Johnny Depp. His mother has just died. Highmore sits on a park bench, clutching a notebook, which she helped as tears well in his eyes, and he tries to keep in everything but can’t.
It’s a richly calibrated performance, shame, confusion, deep sorrow all jostling in there, and Depp wisely containing his to give Highmore stage center – despite the fact that he cannot have been much more than 10 when he played the scene.
Many years later, in another excerpt highligh at the French TV festival, Highmore is crying again. It’s another crucial scene, in Ep. 1 of ABC’s “The Good Doctor,” where his central character, Shaun Murphy, makes his pitch to become a surgeon, despite autism, to a skeptical medical team.
It’s a richly calibrated performance, shame, confusion, deep sorrow all jostling in there, and Depp wisely containing his to give Highmore stage center – despite the fact that he cannot have been much more than 10 when he played the scene.
Many years later, in another excerpt highligh at the French TV festival, Highmore is crying again. It’s another crucial scene, in Ep. 1 of ABC’s “The Good Doctor,” where his central character, Shaun Murphy, makes his pitch to become a surgeon, despite autism, to a skeptical medical team.
- 3/24/2019
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
To mark the release of Take the Ball, Pass the Ball , out now, we’ve been given 3 copies to give away on DVD.
Take the Ball, Pass the Ball is the definitive story of the greatest football team ever assembled. For four explosive years Pep Guardiola‘s Barça produced the greatest football in history, seducing fans around the world. In this exclusive, first-hand account of events between 2008 and 2012, the players themselves reveal the tension of the bitter Guardiola-Mourinho rivalry, the emotion of Abidal’s fight back from cancer to lift the European Cup and how Messi, the best footballer the world’s ever seen, was almost rejected by Barça as a 13-year-old.
Inspired by the book Barça: The Making of the Greatest Team in the World by Graham Hunter, Take the Ball, Pass the Ball features exclusive interviews with Barça’s stellar cast of current and ex-players, including Lionel Messi,...
Take the Ball, Pass the Ball is the definitive story of the greatest football team ever assembled. For four explosive years Pep Guardiola‘s Barça produced the greatest football in history, seducing fans around the world. In this exclusive, first-hand account of events between 2008 and 2012, the players themselves reveal the tension of the bitter Guardiola-Mourinho rivalry, the emotion of Abidal’s fight back from cancer to lift the European Cup and how Messi, the best footballer the world’s ever seen, was almost rejected by Barça as a 13-year-old.
Inspired by the book Barça: The Making of the Greatest Team in the World by Graham Hunter, Take the Ball, Pass the Ball features exclusive interviews with Barça’s stellar cast of current and ex-players, including Lionel Messi,...
- 11/13/2018
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Prince of Wales joined a host of celebrities at a Prince's Trust award ceremony, recognising young people who have turned their lives around with the help of the Trust.
Stars Join Prince Charles at The Prince's Trust Awards 2018
Credit/Copyright: royal.uk
Among the guests at the London Palladium were actors Tom Hardy and Bryan Cranston, footballer Thierry Henry, actresses Olivia Colman and Helen McCrory and singers Cheryl Tweedy and Sir Tom Jones.
The awards ceremony recognises those who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness and depression and have gone on to have successful lives.
Winners included Daisy McDonnell, who was recognised as Young Achiever of the Year after surviving bereavement and homelessness to become a fully certified outdoor instructor.
Speaking about The Prince’s Trust, former Spice Girl Melanie C said, "I think it’s going from strength to strength. These things it’s always unfortunate we still need,...
Stars Join Prince Charles at The Prince's Trust Awards 2018
Credit/Copyright: royal.uk
Among the guests at the London Palladium were actors Tom Hardy and Bryan Cranston, footballer Thierry Henry, actresses Olivia Colman and Helen McCrory and singers Cheryl Tweedy and Sir Tom Jones.
The awards ceremony recognises those who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness and depression and have gone on to have successful lives.
Winners included Daisy McDonnell, who was recognised as Young Achiever of the Year after surviving bereavement and homelessness to become a fully certified outdoor instructor.
Speaking about The Prince’s Trust, former Spice Girl Melanie C said, "I think it’s going from strength to strength. These things it’s always unfortunate we still need,...
- 3/13/2018
- Look to the Stars
The FIFA football franchise has come a long way since its origins in the early 90s. Like any other distinguished game series, it has certainly had its ups and downs with a need to constantly innovate to stand out. It is hard for a series which comes out every year to significantly differentiate itself from each previous year’s title other than updating teams to reflect the Summer transfer window or promotions but it’s clear, however, that with FIFA 18 there has been a definite improvement and it’s the little details that improve the overall experience.
Upon launching the game the first time you are treated to a cinematic intro of the Madrid derby. Goals from Antoine Griezmann and Cristiano Ronaldo make the game 1-1. A darting run by Ronaldo is brought abruptly to an end by a heavy tackle on the edge of the box resulting in a...
Upon launching the game the first time you are treated to a cinematic intro of the Madrid derby. Goals from Antoine Griezmann and Cristiano Ronaldo make the game 1-1. A darting run by Ronaldo is brought abruptly to an end by a heavy tackle on the edge of the box resulting in a...
- 10/11/2017
- by Ben Jennings
- The Cultural Post
[[tmz:video id="0_rr1fxfnn"]] Here's "Game of Thrones" star Alfie Allen -- aka Theon Greyjoy -- rockin' a NY Jets hat in L.A. this week. When pressed about his favorite player on the Jets, Allen didn't know a damn thing about the NFL team and instead jokingly named soccer legend Thierry Henry. There's only one explanation -- George R.R. Martin, the mad genius behind 'Got.' Martin's a huuuuge NY Jets fan -- die-hard -- and often blogs...
- 7/16/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The stars turned out to see the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers battle it out in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, on Monday.
Sitting courtside for all the b-ball action was Chris Rock, alongside actress girlfriend Megalyn Echikunwoke, who both entered the arena soon after the game began looking California cool.
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Rock even took a shot at Cavs star Richard Jefferson during the game, teasing the 36-year-old forward when he fell down on the court.
Snoop Dogg, dressed in an oversized bandana-print trench, was also in attendance, arriving to a boisterous crowd of nearly 20,000, who cheered as he walked over to his seat. He also posed for photos with Bay Area rap legend E-40.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs spent a few minutes taking...
Sitting courtside for all the b-ball action was Chris Rock, alongside actress girlfriend Megalyn Echikunwoke, who both entered the arena soon after the game began looking California cool.
Related: Rihanna, Jay Z and Kevin Hart Take in Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Rock even took a shot at Cavs star Richard Jefferson during the game, teasing the 36-year-old forward when he fell down on the court.
Snoop Dogg, dressed in an oversized bandana-print trench, was also in attendance, arriving to a boisterous crowd of nearly 20,000, who cheered as he walked over to his seat. He also posed for photos with Bay Area rap legend E-40.
Related: Steph Curry's Daughter Riley Adorably Helps Him Prep for the NBA Finals
Sean "Diddy" Combs spent a few minutes taking...
- 6/13/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
It’s now hard to imagine a time when football was without goal line technology (Glt). The last few years have proven many things; the fact Luis Suarez randomly bites opposing players without warning, that England are a million miles away from winning a major tournament, underdogs can win the Premier League, and most importantly, that there is room within the game for technology.
With Glt being a huge success, it must once and for all convince the doubters that video technology will not ruin the game. In July 2010 English hearts were broken when Frank Lampard’s perfectly good goal wasn’t awarded, but without knowing it then, football was to change forever. This incident was the moment that Sepp Blatter re-opened discussions concerning the use of Glt, and how happy are we they decided to do that. Some moments, (Lampard’s goal against Germany not being the case), are impossible to call.
With Glt being a huge success, it must once and for all convince the doubters that video technology will not ruin the game. In July 2010 English hearts were broken when Frank Lampard’s perfectly good goal wasn’t awarded, but without knowing it then, football was to change forever. This incident was the moment that Sepp Blatter re-opened discussions concerning the use of Glt, and how happy are we they decided to do that. Some moments, (Lampard’s goal against Germany not being the case), are impossible to call.
- 5/19/2017
- by kieranedwards
- The Cultural Post
Ryan Lambie Mar 31, 2017
Legendary football player Diego Maradona has announced his plans to sue Konami over the use of his likeness...
Hell hath no fury like a retired footballer scorned. We think that's how the saying goes, anyway. Via Facebook, Argentine footballing legend Diego Maradona has announced his plans to "initiate legal actions" against Konami after discovering that his likeness was - allegedly - used without his permission.
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In Pro Evolution Soccer 2017, Maradona is one of a number of retired players available from a list of "Legends" - also on the list are such people as Thierry Henry and Gary Lineker. Maradona tops the list with a 97 rating, his name accompanied by an image of his younger self.
"I heard yesterday that the Japanese company Konami uses my...
Legendary football player Diego Maradona has announced his plans to sue Konami over the use of his likeness...
Hell hath no fury like a retired footballer scorned. We think that's how the saying goes, anyway. Via Facebook, Argentine footballing legend Diego Maradona has announced his plans to "initiate legal actions" against Konami after discovering that his likeness was - allegedly - used without his permission.
See related Doctor Who: Phoebe Waller-Bridge is now the joint favourite Doctor Who Christmas special: The Return Of Doctor Mysterio review
In Pro Evolution Soccer 2017, Maradona is one of a number of retired players available from a list of "Legends" - also on the list are such people as Thierry Henry and Gary Lineker. Maradona tops the list with a 97 rating, his name accompanied by an image of his younger self.
"I heard yesterday that the Japanese company Konami uses my...
- 3/31/2017
- Den of Geek
The first in a new intermittent series, we’ll be taking a look at some of sport’s most underrated and underappreciated figures. Players who, despite putting in top notch displays, never got the universal praise and recognition they deserved. It’s time to put that right!
Finland may be a small country, but it packs a punch. Churning out a freakish number of F1 drivers, it’s also given us the director of Die Hard 2, and has the most heavy metal bands and saunas per capita. It’s also produced a brilliant goalkeeper; Antti Niemi.
A shot stopper supreme with bleach blond hair and catlike reflexes, Niemi made over 160 Premier League appearances with Southampton and Fulham.
Having started a career in his native Finland, before moving to Danish side Fc Copenhagen, Niemi was brought to the attention of England’s top tier when he transferred to Scotland’s Heart of Midlothian.
Finland may be a small country, but it packs a punch. Churning out a freakish number of F1 drivers, it’s also given us the director of Die Hard 2, and has the most heavy metal bands and saunas per capita. It’s also produced a brilliant goalkeeper; Antti Niemi.
A shot stopper supreme with bleach blond hair and catlike reflexes, Niemi made over 160 Premier League appearances with Southampton and Fulham.
Having started a career in his native Finland, before moving to Danish side Fc Copenhagen, Niemi was brought to the attention of England’s top tier when he transferred to Scotland’s Heart of Midlothian.
- 3/25/2017
- by Ed Dixon
- The Cultural Post
We all know that Ranveer Singh is a diehard football fan. He follows the sport religiously and has attended many matches. After the wrap up of his film Befikre in France, Ranveer had also attended the Euro Cup matches too. Retired Arsenal football team player Thierry Henry is in India for a few days toRead More
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- 10/27/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Athletes and YouTube stars came together yesterday to compete in Day of Doom; a tournament featuring new multiplayer challenges for the upcoming Doom game. Each athlete was paired with a YouTube teammate in a 6v6, single-elimination tournament that was streamed live on YouTube Gaming.
When the action got underway, Antonio Brown and teammate iJustine beat out Chad “OchoCinco” Johnson and teammate Adam Kovic to capture the Day of Doom tournament title. The winning team also fought off competition from Rob Gronkowski, Thierry Henry, SSSniperWolf, as well as Rooster Teeth’s Michael Jones in the event hosted by Bethesda Softworks.
The Day of Doom tournament featured the first live stream of Doom’s competitive multiplayer, with never-before-seen gameplay from the upcoming Closed Beta. The Beta commences tomorrow but you can still determine whether you’ll be eligible to participate by visiting the official site at http://doom.com/beta.
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When the action got underway, Antonio Brown and teammate iJustine beat out Chad “OchoCinco” Johnson and teammate Adam Kovic to capture the Day of Doom tournament title. The winning team also fought off competition from Rob Gronkowski, Thierry Henry, SSSniperWolf, as well as Rooster Teeth’s Michael Jones in the event hosted by Bethesda Softworks.
The Day of Doom tournament featured the first live stream of Doom’s competitive multiplayer, with never-before-seen gameplay from the upcoming Closed Beta. The Beta commences tomorrow but you can still determine whether you’ll be eligible to participate by visiting the official site at http://doom.com/beta.
Check out...
- 3/30/2016
- by Gareth Cartwright
- We Got This Covered
Mike Egerton/Empics Sport
With surprisingly little news coming out of Manchester this transfer window in terms of transfers, the biggest news on Man City fan’s lips has been Pep Guardiola, as the manager was confirmed to be joining the club in the summer when he leaves Bayern Munich.
And hot on the tail of that news comes a big indication of what City fans might be able to expect when he takes over control, with rumours that he wants to spend £130m shoring up City’s defensive options for next season.
According to the Mail, Guardiola wants to bring in £80m rated Paul Pogba from Juventus and £50m rated England defender John Stones from Everton.
Clearly, money is not a problem for Man City – they’re set to pay the Spaniard £300,000 a week – and that spending spree would be a major statement of intent as City look to...
With surprisingly little news coming out of Manchester this transfer window in terms of transfers, the biggest news on Man City fan’s lips has been Pep Guardiola, as the manager was confirmed to be joining the club in the summer when he leaves Bayern Munich.
And hot on the tail of that news comes a big indication of what City fans might be able to expect when he takes over control, with rumours that he wants to spend £130m shoring up City’s defensive options for next season.
According to the Mail, Guardiola wants to bring in £80m rated Paul Pogba from Juventus and £50m rated England defender John Stones from Everton.
Clearly, money is not a problem for Man City – they’re set to pay the Spaniard £300,000 a week – and that spending spree would be a major statement of intent as City look to...
- 2/1/2016
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
Scott Heppell/AP
Since the Premier League began back in 1992, we’ve been treated to some extraordinary talent. Whether it be gifted goal-scorers like Thierry Henry, cat-like shot-stoppers like Peter Schmeichel or midfield maestros like Steven Gerrard, England has been truly blessed with some of the world’s best.
Football is no fairytale land, however. Not all remarkably talented individuals go on to do great things, and not all go on to have a well-sustained career. For every player that made it to the top, there are dozens that never quite made the grade in England’s top flight. It only takes one tackle, one turn or one traumatic experience to bring an abrupt end to any player’s footballing journey – regardless of their reputation, potential and talent.
Who really remembers the ‘could-have-beens’ though? Sporting history tends not to care for those that could have achieved amazing things, but fell...
Since the Premier League began back in 1992, we’ve been treated to some extraordinary talent. Whether it be gifted goal-scorers like Thierry Henry, cat-like shot-stoppers like Peter Schmeichel or midfield maestros like Steven Gerrard, England has been truly blessed with some of the world’s best.
Football is no fairytale land, however. Not all remarkably talented individuals go on to do great things, and not all go on to have a well-sustained career. For every player that made it to the top, there are dozens that never quite made the grade in England’s top flight. It only takes one tackle, one turn or one traumatic experience to bring an abrupt end to any player’s footballing journey – regardless of their reputation, potential and talent.
Who really remembers the ‘could-have-beens’ though? Sporting history tends not to care for those that could have achieved amazing things, but fell...
- 10/8/2015
- by Ryan Elliott
- Obsessed with Film
Sometimes a movie rumour is so ridiculous you have to admire it. A tip of the cap, then, to the fine folks suggesting that Cristiano Ronaldo might appear in a Martin Scorsese movie.
Reportedly called The Manipulator, details on the project are - surprise, surprise! - thin on the ground, but Spanish paper Marca is reporting that it's down to the prolific goalscorer's taste in property.
The film is rumoured to be based on the life of Italian millionaire Alessandro Proto (who many think inspired the character Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey), and as Ronaldo owns Proto's old apartment in New York's Trump Tower, Scorsese wants to borrow it for the shoot.
As part of the favour / deal / devil's pact, Ronaldo has reportedly been granted a small role, in the process putting him up there with David Beckham (creepy Russian projector guy in The Man from Uncle) and...
Reportedly called The Manipulator, details on the project are - surprise, surprise! - thin on the ground, but Spanish paper Marca is reporting that it's down to the prolific goalscorer's taste in property.
The film is rumoured to be based on the life of Italian millionaire Alessandro Proto (who many think inspired the character Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey), and as Ronaldo owns Proto's old apartment in New York's Trump Tower, Scorsese wants to borrow it for the shoot.
As part of the favour / deal / devil's pact, Ronaldo has reportedly been granted a small role, in the process putting him up there with David Beckham (creepy Russian projector guy in The Man from Uncle) and...
- 9/17/2015
- Digital Spy
Richard Sellers/Pa Wire
Thierry Henry has labelled John Carver’s 2015 Newcastle United side “one of the worst teams” he’s ever seen in the Barclays Premier League – and admits he is enthused by the changes Steve McClaren is implementing at the Magpies.
Carver won just three games as Newcastle boss throughout the entirety of the second-half of the 2014-15 campaign, and the Magpies picked up three points only once on the road under his tutelage.
Describing the Magpies’ away performances as “shocking” in 2015, Henry insists that McClaren’s Newcastle are far removed from the Carver edition – and that their performance in the 0-0 draw at Old Trafford against Manchester United on Saturday was “good”.
Adam Davy/Empics Sport
While appearing on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, Arsenal legend Henry said of Carver’s Newcastle:
“Away from home last year’s (Newcastle) side were shocking – they were one of the worst teams I’ve seen.
Thierry Henry has labelled John Carver’s 2015 Newcastle United side “one of the worst teams” he’s ever seen in the Barclays Premier League – and admits he is enthused by the changes Steve McClaren is implementing at the Magpies.
Carver won just three games as Newcastle boss throughout the entirety of the second-half of the 2014-15 campaign, and the Magpies picked up three points only once on the road under his tutelage.
Describing the Magpies’ away performances as “shocking” in 2015, Henry insists that McClaren’s Newcastle are far removed from the Carver edition – and that their performance in the 0-0 draw at Old Trafford against Manchester United on Saturday was “good”.
Adam Davy/Empics Sport
While appearing on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, Arsenal legend Henry said of Carver’s Newcastle:
“Away from home last year’s (Newcastle) side were shocking – they were one of the worst teams I’ve seen.
- 8/25/2015
- by Chris Waugh
- Obsessed with Film
Paulo Duarte/AP
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is renowned worldwide for his shrewd business in the transfer market. Though their recruitment policy has evolved in the last couple of years, the North Londoners are known as a club which develops young talents into household names (and then usually sells them).
The Gunners’ reputation as a feeder club for Europe’s elite is fast-fading though. Big money arrivals Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez announced a new Arsenal – a one which is willing to splash out on the best players available. Make no mistake, however, Wenger will continue to develop his own talent alongside big name arrivals. Players such as Thierry Henry, Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas flourished into international superstars under the Frenchman since the turn of the decade.
Does Arsene Wenger always get it right in the transfer market though? Arguably, no. The man who bought Nicolas Anelka for £500,000 and...
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is renowned worldwide for his shrewd business in the transfer market. Though their recruitment policy has evolved in the last couple of years, the North Londoners are known as a club which develops young talents into household names (and then usually sells them).
The Gunners’ reputation as a feeder club for Europe’s elite is fast-fading though. Big money arrivals Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez announced a new Arsenal – a one which is willing to splash out on the best players available. Make no mistake, however, Wenger will continue to develop his own talent alongside big name arrivals. Players such as Thierry Henry, Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas flourished into international superstars under the Frenchman since the turn of the decade.
Does Arsene Wenger always get it right in the transfer market though? Arguably, no. The man who bought Nicolas Anelka for £500,000 and...
- 8/15/2015
- by Ryan Elliott
- Obsessed with Film
Tim Ireland/AP
As the man who brought in some of the greatest players the Premier League has ever seen, including Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Robert Pires, it makes sense that fans consider Arsene Wenger as some sort of transfer clairvoyant who never puts a foot wrong in the market.
Sadly for Arsenal fans, however, that’s far from the case. In fact, Mr Wenger has had more than his fair share of failings in the market during his trophy-laden career at the hub of the North London giants. After all, for every Henry there’s a stark reminder of Francis Jeffers that sends a shiver down the spine of many fans every time someone mentions foxes. Or boxes.
The 65-year-old Frenchman has now been at Arsenal manager for a staggering 19 years and while he’s built a reputation as one of the best transfer market manipulators in the...
As the man who brought in some of the greatest players the Premier League has ever seen, including Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Robert Pires, it makes sense that fans consider Arsene Wenger as some sort of transfer clairvoyant who never puts a foot wrong in the market.
Sadly for Arsenal fans, however, that’s far from the case. In fact, Mr Wenger has had more than his fair share of failings in the market during his trophy-laden career at the hub of the North London giants. After all, for every Henry there’s a stark reminder of Francis Jeffers that sends a shiver down the spine of many fans every time someone mentions foxes. Or boxes.
The 65-year-old Frenchman has now been at Arsenal manager for a staggering 19 years and while he’s built a reputation as one of the best transfer market manipulators in the...
- 8/10/2015
- by Aundre Jacobs
- Obsessed with Film
Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP
Newcastle United have “made a £6 million offer” for a third Anderlecht player – Andy Najar – according to reports in the Honduran’s native media.
Diariomas.hn claim that “British media” have reported that the 5ft 7in winger could head to Tyneside this summer, although there does not seem to be any links made by the UK press to date.
The Magpies have already signed both striker Aleksandar Mitrovic (£13 million) and Chancel Mbemba (£8 million) for a combined £21 million this summer from the Belgian club, with Najar potentially to follow for a further £6 million.
David Nelson Sports Photography
A reprentative of Najar is quoted as saying:
“Najar’s dream is to play in the Premier League, two of his friends have already signed for Newcastle – (Anderlecht must) analyse the bids.”
A 31-cap Honduran international – with four goals for his national side – the 22-year-old scored 13 goals during 92 appearances at Major...
Newcastle United have “made a £6 million offer” for a third Anderlecht player – Andy Najar – according to reports in the Honduran’s native media.
Diariomas.hn claim that “British media” have reported that the 5ft 7in winger could head to Tyneside this summer, although there does not seem to be any links made by the UK press to date.
The Magpies have already signed both striker Aleksandar Mitrovic (£13 million) and Chancel Mbemba (£8 million) for a combined £21 million this summer from the Belgian club, with Najar potentially to follow for a further £6 million.
David Nelson Sports Photography
A reprentative of Najar is quoted as saying:
“Najar’s dream is to play in the Premier League, two of his friends have already signed for Newcastle – (Anderlecht must) analyse the bids.”
A 31-cap Honduran international – with four goals for his national side – the 22-year-old scored 13 goals during 92 appearances at Major...
- 8/3/2015
- by Chris Waugh
- Obsessed with Film
Sky Sports may have just released its mightiest Premier League advert yet.
Pundit and ex-Arsenal player Thierry Henry previews the 2015/16 season, joined by the likes of Wayne Rooney, Alan Shearer and Eric Cantona as Henry revisits some of the greatest moments in the League's history.
Henry has imposed himself into scenes including glorious goal scoring and celebrations, a rather vocal Roy Keane arguing near the changing rooms and managers invading the pitch following wins.
Henry even runs alongside himself on the pitch - celebrating a win for Arsenal.
Some of the players featured include Rooney, Shearer and Cantona, alongside Steven Gerrard and Sergio Aguero.
Closing the advert, Henry watches Chelsea celebrate winning the competition and tells the viewer directly: "That is why this is the best league... in the world."
The Premier League kicks off on Saturday, August 8.
Pundit and ex-Arsenal player Thierry Henry previews the 2015/16 season, joined by the likes of Wayne Rooney, Alan Shearer and Eric Cantona as Henry revisits some of the greatest moments in the League's history.
Henry has imposed himself into scenes including glorious goal scoring and celebrations, a rather vocal Roy Keane arguing near the changing rooms and managers invading the pitch following wins.
Henry even runs alongside himself on the pitch - celebrating a win for Arsenal.
Some of the players featured include Rooney, Shearer and Cantona, alongside Steven Gerrard and Sergio Aguero.
Closing the advert, Henry watches Chelsea celebrate winning the competition and tells the viewer directly: "That is why this is the best league... in the world."
The Premier League kicks off on Saturday, August 8.
- 7/16/2015
- Digital Spy
Lionel Cironneau/AP
Big names, young talent and pure skill were all on show in Ligue 1 last season, as Lyon pushed Psg all the way as the Parisians won their 3rd successive title. Undoubtedly, the top players in the France’s top division over the past 12 months have caught the attention of Premier League scouts and managers the country over.
Of course, Arsene Wenger was the first boss to make a concentrated effort to bring across a host of Francophiles to his Arsenal side in the late 90s, with Patrick Vieira, Thierry Henry and Robert Pires (and more), all beginning their careers in France’s top flight and later becoming Premier League legends.
Nowadays however, Ligue 1 seems to be a place for all Premier League sides to sign some top talent on the cheap deal, hoping they will blossom into top talent in English football, where they are genuinely less expensive than homegrown prospects.
Big names, young talent and pure skill were all on show in Ligue 1 last season, as Lyon pushed Psg all the way as the Parisians won their 3rd successive title. Undoubtedly, the top players in the France’s top division over the past 12 months have caught the attention of Premier League scouts and managers the country over.
Of course, Arsene Wenger was the first boss to make a concentrated effort to bring across a host of Francophiles to his Arsenal side in the late 90s, with Patrick Vieira, Thierry Henry and Robert Pires (and more), all beginning their careers in France’s top flight and later becoming Premier League legends.
Nowadays however, Ligue 1 seems to be a place for all Premier League sides to sign some top talent on the cheap deal, hoping they will blossom into top talent in English football, where they are genuinely less expensive than homegrown prospects.
- 6/22/2015
- by Matthew Wear
- Obsessed with Film
"I don't have enough time for this sh*t," footballer Thierry Henry is heard murmuring early on during the big-screen version of the HBO comedy series Entourage. His is only one of a bewildering number of pointless celebrity cameos running throughout the film. Sex and status are what drive the heroes, movie star Vince Chase (Adrian Grenier) and his best friends. The tone is set at the outset as the pals are seen on a speedboat, racing toward a huge yacht on which there is a hedonistic party taking place with dozens of bikini-clad (and bikini-less women). "Where did you find all the hotties?" they ask in near rapture when they finally arrive in what to them is close to paradise.
- 6/18/2015
- The Independent - Film
After wrapping up on HBO four years ago, Entourage is back in business on the big screen with Vincent Chase stepping behind the camera to make his directorial debut.
A runaway budget means it's up to agent-turned-studio head Ari Gold to salvage the blockbuster and stop a Heaven's Gate-style Hollywood disaster. Digital Spy sat down with Entourage stars Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara and creator Doug Ellin to discuss the show's comeback.
Watch the video above to find out:
- 01:50 - Why James Cameron's Aquaman storyline was so important
- 02:20 - How Jeremy Piven improvised with Thierry Henry
- 02:50 - Which stars have turned down cameo roles
- 03:25 - Which HBO shows could crossover with Entourage...
A runaway budget means it's up to agent-turned-studio head Ari Gold to salvage the blockbuster and stop a Heaven's Gate-style Hollywood disaster. Digital Spy sat down with Entourage stars Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara and creator Doug Ellin to discuss the show's comeback.
Watch the video above to find out:
- 01:50 - Why James Cameron's Aquaman storyline was so important
- 02:20 - How Jeremy Piven improvised with Thierry Henry
- 02:50 - Which stars have turned down cameo roles
- 03:25 - Which HBO shows could crossover with Entourage...
- 6/16/2015
- Digital Spy
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