Entertainment Insights: TV Series, Financial Outlooks, Celeb Charges, and More

This summary covers a range of current entertainment news: Ryoma Takeuchi stars in a new TV series based on the 'Yakuza' video game. Warner Bros Discovery faces a downgraded financial outlook. Several individuals are charged in Matthew Perry's death. Peter Marshall, former host of 'Hollywood Squares,' passes away. Ed Sheeran buys a stake in Ipswich Town. Taylor Swift fans ignore security fears in London.

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.

Japanese actor Ryoma Takeuchi believes that fans of the 'Yakuza' video game will find a special connection to the new television series 'Like a Dragon: Yakuza,' which starts streaming on Amazon Prime Video on October 24. The series was unveiled last month at San Diego Comic-Con.

S&P has lowered its outlook on Warner Bros Discovery to 'negative' from 'stable,' citing a decline in the media company's cable TV business. The decline, exacerbated by cord-cutting and a slump in ad dollars, could worsen if the company loses broadcast rights for NBA games. The cable TV business accounts for about half of the company's revenue.

Authorities have charged five individuals, including two doctors, in the overdose death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry. The defendants, part of a criminal network that distributed ketamine, reportedly supplied the actor with the powerful sedative nearly a year ago.

Peter Marshall, the original host of 'Hollywood Squares,' has died at the age of 98. Marshall, who hosted over 5,000 episodes of the popular game show and won five Emmy Awards, died of kidney failure, according to a statement from his family.

Singer Ed Sheeran has purchased a minority stake in his hometown football club, Ipswich Town, which recently got promoted to the Premier League. Sheeran bought a 1.4% stake in the club but will not be joining its board, according to the club's statement.

Fans attending Taylor Swift's concert in London said solidarity among fellow Swifties helped dispel any security concerns following the cancellation of her Vienna concerts last week. The U.S. singer-songwriter is scheduled to perform five more dates in London before returning to North America for her record-breaking Eras tour.

(With inputs from agencies.)