‘SPECTRE’ wish list: 10 things we’d love to see in the new Bond film

SPECTRE’s back! The acronymised masters of acrimony (specialising in Counter-Intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge, and Extortion) haven’t featured in a Bond movie since 1971’s Diamonds are Forever, and even then the secret terrorist organisation wasn’t mentioned by name. But now, 44 years later, they’ve slapped their brand all over the 24th Bond film‘s title with SPECTRE. Yes, … >

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New 007 movie cast and title to be revealed this week

The cast and title of the new James Bond film will be unveiled live on Thursday morning. Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment will present a live announcement and photo call from the 007 Stage at Pinewood Studios at 11am on Thursday 4 December. Principal photography on Bond 24 begins … >

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‘Penny Dreadful’ Season 2 first look

Sky Atlantic has released the first photos from the second season of Penny Dreadful. Ten new episodes are currently filming in Dublin, Ireland and will air on Sky Atlantic in 2015. Writer John Logan commented: “This season, Vanessa (Eva Green) and Ethan (Josh Hartnett) face new challenges, and old enemies, and turn to each other … >

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‘Count Arthur Strong’ moving to BBC One for Season 2

The second season of Count Arthur Strong will air on BBC One when the comedy returns next year. Season 1 aired on BBC Two in 2013. Previous comedies to launch on BBC Two before moving to BBC One include The Royle Family, Miranda, Absolutely Fabulous, The Office and The Catherine Tate Show. Written by Graham … >

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Win ‘Penny Dreadful’ on DVD and a bundle of classic books!

Sky Atlantic’s hit drama Penny Dreadful is available to buy on Blu-ray and DVD now. > Order Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. To celebrate the release, we’ve got Season 1 on DVD and sets of Frankenstein, The Picture of Dorian Gray and Dracula books to give away to three of our Twitter followers! For … >

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Filming start date confirmed for new James Bond movie

The 24th James Bond film will begin filming later this year, with Daniel Craig playing 007 for a fourth time. Principal photography on the follow-up to Skyfall has been confirmed to start on 6 December 2014, MI6 HQ reports. Sam Mendes will return to direct the movie, which will be released in UK cinemas on … >

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‘Penny Dreadful’ Season 1 episode guide

Josh Hartnett (Lucky Number Slevin), Eva Green (Casino Royale) and Timothy Dalton (James Bond) star in Sky Atlantic’s chilling new psychological thriller, which weaves together the origin stories of some of literature’s most frightening figures. Written, created and executive produced by John Logan (writer of Gladiator, Hugo and Skyfall), and executive produced by director Sam … >

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Making ‘Penny Dreadful’: Behind-the-scenes videos

Sky Atlantic has released two new videos looking at the making of Penny Dreadful, the channel’s original psychological thriller series. Featuring some of literature’s most terrifying characters in Victorian London and starring Josh Hartnett (Lucky Number Slevin), Billie Piper (Doctor Who), Eva Green (Casino Royale) and Timothy Dalton (James Bond), Penny Dreadful is currently airing … >

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Keeley Hawes cast in BBC One’s adaptation of JK Rowling’s ‘The Casual Vacancy’

Michael Gambon (Harry Potter) and Keeley Hawes (Line of Duty) will lead the cast of The Casual Vacancy, BBC One’s upcoming mini-series based on JK Rowling’s novel. Other confirmed cast members includes Rory Kinnear, Monica Dolan, Julia McKenzie and Abigail Lawrie. Gambon will play Howard Mollison, owner of the Pagford delicatessen, with Julia McKenzie (Shirley … >

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‘Penny Dreadful’ will return for Season 2 in 2015

Sky Atlantic has announced the commission of a second season of Penny Dreadful. The recently-launched drama series will return in 2015 with ten new episodes – two more than the first season. Written, created and executive produced by John Logan (writer of Gladiator, Hugo and Skyfall), and executive produced by director Sam Mendes (American Beauty), … >

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