David Moyes' honest admission over transfer for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentZDF Enterprises and the U.K.-based Parsonage Productions are developing a new drama, “The Bronte Girls,” a fictional account of the last summer which the three Bronte sisters spent together.The drama is based on the stage play of the same name by New York-based playwright Caroline Franklin (“Last Night at the Carmine”). Franklin will adapt the drama for the small screen with the British writer-director Darcia Martin (“Riches,” “Shakespeare & Hathaway,”Call the Midwife”).The initial series, structured as a six-part drama, will be executive produced by Harvey Myman, Patty Lenahan Ishimoto and Patrick Irwin, who first worked together on A+E Networks’ U..K.

Naman Ramachandran Amazon Prime Video and Germany’s Leonine Studios are expanding their existing partnership with a multi-year license agreement.Under the deal, Prime Video gets exclusive second window SVOD-rights for a six-month period to upcoming theatrical feature films and home entertainment titles from Leonine’s slate and also includes non-exclusive SVOD rights to titles from Leonine’s content library.Titles include Keanu Reeves’ “John Wick 4” and its spin-off “Ballerina,” starring Ana de Armas; Channing Tatum’s directorial debut “Dog”; Roland Emmerich’s “Moonfall,” starring Halle Berry; Nicolas Cage action-comedy “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent”; Guillaume Canet’s “Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom,” with Gilles Lellouche, Marion Cotillard, Vincent Cassel and soccer star Zlatan Imbrahimović; Jennifer Lopez starrer “Shotgun Wedding”; and Leonine Studios co-production “The School of Magical Animals 2,” the sequel to Germany’s most successful theatrical release of 2021. Leonine Studios CEO Fred Kogel said: “It’s fantastic that we can expand our long-standing partnership with Prime Video by this agreement and achieve another important milestone for our licensing business with premium content.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentNetflix has dropped the trailer for “Standing-Up,” the new show by Fanny Herrero, the creator of French hit series “Call My Agent!”“Standing-Up” follows Aïssatou, Nezir, Bling and Apolline, four artists from different backgrounds who are trying to break into the world of stand-up comedy. They meet every day at the Drôle, a Parisian comedy club, where they come to practice their art: making people laugh.

Marta Balaga Danish helmer Lone Scherfig is already developing the second season of “The Shift”, she revealed on Monday during an online Berlinale Series Market talk “From Film to Series.”Set in a maternity ward and starring Sofie Gråbøl and Pål Sverre Hagen, it’s the first series as a showrunner for Scherfig, who in 2019 opened Berlinale with “The Kindness of Strangers” and won a Silver Bear for “Italian for Beginners.”“It’s a tribute to the people who work in the healthcare system under extreme pressure, to the care and the love they show, even despite tough working conditions,” she said. “The Shift” is produced by Creative Alliance, with Beta Film handling the sales.

Emilio Mayorga Carla Simón’s first feature “Summer 1993” was a knockout; a Generation Kplus and Best First Feature award winner at the 2017 Berlinale and Spain’s 2018 Oscars submission, winning three Spanish Academy Goya Awards. The director has since become a reference within a new wave of Catalan women filmmakers that have broken out to considerable box office and festival success.Now, Simón competes in Berlin’s main competition with her sophomore effort “Alcarràs,” exploring her own roots through her adoptive mother’s family.Set in the so-called Catalan Far West, in a small village near Lleida, the film is shot entirely using non-professional actors.

K.J. Yossman BBC drama “Peaky Blinders” has set a premiere date for its sixth and final season.The show, led by Cillian Murphy, will return on Feb. 27.Murphy plays Tommy Shelby in the hit series.BBC revealed the news with an enormous mural painted on the side of a wall in Birmingham of Murphy’s face, which was tweeted with the caption: “The Shelbys are back in business.”The mural was created by by street artist Akse.

Christine McGuinness ate barely 300 calories a week at the height of her anorexia battle while living and working as a dancer in Paris, France, as a teenager.The 33 year old mum-of-three, who recently shared all about her husband's dramatic hospital dash, has opened up on some of the darker times in her life in her new memoir A Beautiful Nightmare. She detailed how, despite spending an incredible time in the city and getting the opportunity to kickstart her career as a podium dancer, her eating disorder got "out of control".

Stephen Webb has revealed he's had no choice but to pull out of Friday's episode of Gogglebox as he's tested positive for Covid-19.The 50 year old, who recently shared a first glimpse into his new Brighton home with Daniel Lustig, took to his Instagram feed to share the news with the "Gogglebox crew" and his 187,000 followers. Sitting in a grey T-shirt with a black cap on his head alongside his round glasses while Daniel stood behind him through a window, he explained: "This is for the Gogglebox crew, good luck filming this week, can't wait to see you Friday.

Louisa Lytton showed off her post-baby body in a series of snaps on holiday after jetting abroad with her fiancé Ben Bhanvra and their newborn daughter Aura. The EastEnders actress gave birth to her little girl six months ago, but she was all-smiles and seemed happier than ever as she enjoyed the freedom of a sun-baked trip away. The 33 year old posed in a series of bikinis, revealing just how much her body had bounced back from the gruelling reality of pregnancy and labour.

West Ham. David Moyes ’ Champions League-chasing Londoners are set to travel to Glasgow for an encounter on Saturday, July 24.

West Ham, but Chelsea could offer stiff competition in their own search for an attacking upgrade.Toney’s price-tag has skyrocketed after scoring 30 goals in 44 league appearances during his first season at Brentford, helping the club seal their spot in the Championship play-offs.No player has netted more in England’s second tier so far this term, and the former Newcastle forward looks poised for a Premier League return whether it’s with or without the Bees.The Sun reported David Moyes hopes to lure another Brentford asset to the London Stadium, having signed Toney’s former team-mate, Said Benrahma, for an initial £25million in January.Ollie Watkins became Brentford’s record export when he joined Aston Villa for £28million last summer, but

Manchester United's perfect David de Gea replacement away from under the nose of his former employers, Daily Star Sport understands.West Ham are now favourites to sign West Bromwich Albion's shot-stopper Sam Johnstone, with their current two keepers - Lukasz Fabianski and Darren Randolph - 36 and 34 respectively.However, this wouldn't be the first time United have let Johnstone slip through their fingers; he spent his youth career at Old Trafford, and he was at the club for almost a decade without making a single first-team appearance.Johnstone worked with Moyes at United, and it's believed their relationship - and the promise of regular football - is key in bringing him to London.Sam Allardyce may be willing to part ways with the

Chelsea could surrender their hold on a top four spot in the Premier League this season as both West Ham and Liverpool target a late surge into Champions League qualification.While Jurgen Klopp and David Moyes have all their focus on the last four games of the league season, Thomas Tuchel also has the Champions League and FA Cup to worry about.Following a 1-1 draw in their semi-final first leg against Real Madrid, the Blues are well placed to reach the final as they have done in the FA Cup.Those distractions could have an impact on their remaining league fixtures, which come against Manchester City, Arsenal, Leicester and Aston Villa following the comfortable win over Fulham.A supercomputer has now predicted how the final table will end up,

Chelsea are aiming to land a big-name forward in the summer transfer window.It comes after a bright start to life under Thomas Tuchel, with the Blues competing on three fronts.After taking over with the club ninth in the Premier League, they are now the favourites to land a spot in the top four - where they are three points clear of fifth-placed West Ham.They also find themselves in the FA Cup final, where they will face Leicester but the Champions League is the one that has fans salivating.With the final on the horizon, this is Chelsea's best chance to win the trophy for the first time since 2012.And plans are already in place for the summer transfer window - with a striker desperately craved as the likes of Timo Werner, Tammy Abraham and

Whilst Kai Havertz ’s performances playing up top in recent weeks have provided real hope he is starting to show his immense talent, Chelsea are still expected to aim big when it comes to landing a new No.9 in the summer.

West Ham fans not to expect major summer signings - even if they reach the Champions League.The Hammers, who go to Burnley tomorrow night, were three points off the top four coming into the weekend.But whether they manage to secure a Champions League spot or end up in the Europa League, Moyes insists the size of the club’s transfer kitty will mean NO big-money arrivals.The Irons boss, linked with £40million-rated Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, said: “The biggest thing is that there will be a lack of funds - not just at West Ham but at a lot of clubs this summer.“We’ve gone through 18 months of a pandemic, no crowds, no corporate, cuts in most things, so I would think it will be a summer of lesser transfer activity.”West Ham have experienced

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has delivered his verdict on Mason Mount's injury issue ahead of their Champions League tie against Real Madrid on Wednesday night.It came during a collision with Mario Lemina against Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday.Mount, who had another excellent game for the Blues, jumped for the ball but fell badly onto his back and needed medical treatment.The England international initially brushed off the challenge but was hauled off a few minutes later for Tammy Abraham.He was seen holding his back as he walked off and fans are worried he could miss Chelsea's match against Real Madrid on Wednesday.The Blues have a slim advantage going into the second leg next week after Christian Pulisic's away goal in a 1-1 draw

Chelsea could call an end to Tammy Abraham’s 17-year association with the club following reports they're ready to cash in on the forward this summer.Abraham, 23, has scored 12 goals in all competitions this term and was a frequent starter under Frank Lampard. However, his chances have dried up since Thomas Tuchel was appointed manager in January, making just four starts under the German.ESPN reported Chelsea would be willing to sell their academy graduate for £40 million.

Manchester United manager.The Scot spent 26 years in charge at Old Trafford, guiding the club to 38 trophies during his reign.His decision to step down as manager arrived at the end of the 2012/13 season as the club prepared to take a new direction under a new leader.David Moyes was chosen as the man to fill the vacancy, having impressed during his long stay at Everton.A fourth-placed finish in the 2004/05 season was a significant achievement during Moyes' tenure with the Toffees as he helped the club to compete at the top end of the table on a consistent basis.But many questioned whether or not United would be too big of a job for the Scot, whose only previous managerial experience aside from Everton was at Preston North End.Ferguson is

Chelsea have turned their season around after Thomas Tuchel arrived to replace Frank Lampard as manager in January.

Chelsea have set their sights on two of the best strikers in world football as they prepare to wave goodbye to Olivier Giroud and listen to offers for Tammy Abraham.Thomas Tuchel has stuck by Timo Werner since replacing Frank Lampard back in January, with Giroud struggling for minutes and Abraham on occasion being left out entirely.World Cup winning France striker Giroud is out of contract and looking for a new challenge as he approaches his 35th birthday.Abraham on the other hand looks likely to stay in the Premier League, but his price tag will rule out those who aren’t willing to part with big money during a pandemic.The Telegraph report that while Chelsea are willing to listen to offers in the region of £40m for the England striker,