Corrie star Bill Roache selling 'virtual hugs' to fans for £35 each

While there have been live-action adaptations of the hit Xbox sci-fi shooter video game series, “Halo,” in the past, Paramount+ will be the home to a very ambitious show that sees various characters like Master Chief get live-action counterparts. The expensive series seems to have won over the brass at Paramount after a very long and drawn-out production in Budapest during the pandemic.

Writer/director/creator/showrunner Taylor Sheridan is practically a streaming service unto himself. Thanks to the success of his “Yellowstone” modern Western/family/crime series, which is the biggest hit on television right now and a massive boon to Paramount and its streaming service Paramount+ Sheridan can do whatever he wants.

Showtime has renewed its hit series for Season 7.

Paramount+, which has been rolling out to dozens of global territories over the past year, will reach the key European market of France as part of a wide-ranging partnership with Canal+.

There is a Sexy Beast prequel series happening after all.

Oscar winner Colin Firth embraced Oscar nominee Toni Collette in front of a Christmas tree in the first image of HBO Max's eight-episode crime drama The Staircase, which premieres this spring.The 61-year-old Englishman portrays crime novelist Michael Peterson, who was convicted of murdering his second wife Kathleen and staging it to look like a fall down the stairs at their North Carolina home in 2001.In the second released image, the married couple sit at a dining table with their blended brood of five children (Olivia DeJonge, Dane DeHaan, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Odessa Young, and Sophie Turner). Premieres this spring! Oscar winner Colin Firth embraced Oscar nominee Toni Collette in front of a Christmas tree in the first image of HBO Max's eight-episode crime drama The Staircase $1.5M life insurance policy:The 61-year-old Englishman portrays crime novelist Michael Peterson (L), who was convicted of murdering his second wife Kathleen (R) and staging it to look like a fall down the stairs at their North Carolina home in 2001Kathleen had daughter Caitlin Atwater from her first marriage to Fred Atwater, while Michael had two sons Clayton and Todd as well as two adopted daughters Margaret and Martha.Antonio Campos and Maggie Cohn's limited series also features Rosemarie DeWitt, Juliette Binoche, and Parker Posey in the ensemble.'I didn't communicate with Michael Peterson,' Colin told Deadline on Tuesday during The Staircase's CTAM presentation.

Let the Facebook wars begin.

Netflix doesn’t have the box office to boast about when it comes to this year’s Oscar nominees The Power of the Dog, and Don’t Look Up, but it has the streaming viewership it can beat the drum about.

HBO’s Euphoria climbed to new heights on Sunday, despite competition from the evening’s main attraction, Super Bowl LVI. The latest episode brought in a series-high 5.1 million viewers across all platforms, rising 20% from the previous week and surpassing the season average by 45%.

ABC’s Good Morning America has been the top morning show among total viewers for some time, but the network on Tuesday trumpeted its most recent weekly win — during the first week of the Winter Olympics.

Framework Productions, whose work has included creating content for clients including Saturday Night Live, Warner Bros., CBS and Amazon, is rebranding as FP as it expands from a video production company into a full-service creative agency. FP is getting into talent representation and narrative feature films, including two films in development and eyed to begin principal photography this year.

Kris Jenner is unstoppable! The momager is about to become the president of the Kardashian’s new production company, filing new documents to trademark the name ‘Kardashian Jenner Productions.’With the many businesses of the family, including the premiere of their new Hulu show, Kris is finalizing all the details, including paperwork that makes her head of the company, consolidating the Kardashian and Jenner name into one.And while an official announcement has yet to be made, it was reported that the company will focus on pop culture content, involving the family in exciting projects, and overseeing their social media and partnerships.This seems to be the smartest move for the hardworking mom and entrepreneur, after the incredible cultural impact the famous family made, spending 20 seasons on E! with their reality TV show ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ and signing a multi-million dollar deal with Hulu.The Kardashian-Jenner clan is definitely here to stay, with a new generation of children and grandchildren that will be able to enjoy the success of their family, thanks to the matriarch and her smart business moves.

There’s another Star Trek on the way!

St Mirren's £250,000 price-tag on Jim Goodwin won't be a barrier for Aberdeen as they made their move to appoint a new boss.

Kjetil Knutsen won’t rule out doing a Ronny Deila strip routine if his Bodo/Glimt side shock Celtic.

Wilson Chapman editorIf you have watched any movie on any TV show in the past few years, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered motion smoothing. Even if you don’t know what it is, you might have noticed a favorite film you’ve seen in theaters looks noticeably different, some might say uglier, on the small screen, thanks to the work of the technology, a default setting on nearly every modern TV set.Motion smoothing, also called motion interpolation, is born out of a discrepancy between the frame rates of films and the frame rates modern TV sets are capable of running.

Coronation Street legend Bill Roache has joined the long list of celebrities making personalised videos for fans in return for a hefty fee.

Former Corrie star Sherrie ­Hewson has told how the stars of the cobbles always used to be “immaculate” but now the cast turn up in their gym kit.

CORONATION Street's Bill Roache says the soap's older cast will not return to filming until autumn. The soap has resumed production after lockdown restrictions were eased but only the younger and less vulnerable actors are currently allowed on set.

Coronation Street favourite Bill Roache, 88, has revealed the soap’s older characters including his character Ken Barlow, Rita Tanner (played by Barbara Knox), and Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) will be allowed back on the cobbles in the autumn.The actor’s exciting announcement comes after fans of the show voiced their concerns about how long the Weatherfield icons will be missing from their screens, as they are at higher risk due to their ages amid the coronavirus pandemic.Bill explained he can’t wait to be back on set in time for the show celebrating its 60th anniversary later this year.Speaking to The Mirror, the Ken Barlow star said: “I’m looking forward to it – I don’t want to slow down.

For Corrie fans, the Street just wouldn’t be the same without its golden oldie stars like Ken Barlow, Rita Tanner and Audrey Roberts.