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Ian McArdell

Return to Paradise

Return to Paradise – Series 2 is filming

The Aussie Death in Paradise spin-off is coming back for another set of sun-drenched murder mysteries.  After a bit of a wait, we now know that Return to Paradise, the Australian Paraverse series, is returning. The BBC have confirmed the start of filming on series 2 in the Illawarra coastal region, Sydney’s northern beaches, and … >

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Star Wars Celebration Japan – news round-up

Over the Easter weekend, the Star Wars Celebration event took place in Japan. Plenty of news flowed from the three days, not least the confirmation of a second movie in the pipeline. As well as The Mandalorian and Grogu, which lands on May 22nd 2026, there’s to be a 2026 theatrical release. Star Wars: Starfighter … >

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Poker Face Season 2

Poker Face Season 2 – official trailer lands

Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie Cale is back, alongside another impressive roster of guest stars.  Updated 17/04/25: Full series trailer drops With less than a month to go, there’s a longer trailer out for Poker Face season 2. The returning murder mystery-of-the-week drama promises new challenges for Natasha Lyonne’s chaotic Charlie Cale and her uncanny ability as … >

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Ghosts Australia

Ghosts Australia begins filming

Paramount Australia, BBC Studios Productions Australia and Screenwest have confirmed the start of production on Ghosts Australia.  Filming in Western Australia, the show adapts of the acclaimed comedy which concluded at Christmas 2023. With a spookily familiar premise, Ghosts Australia stars Tamala Shelton (Nowhere Boys) and Rowan Witt (Book Of Mormon). They play Kate and … >

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Harry Potter Television series

Harry Potter series – HBO confirm lead adult cast

Succession‘s Francesca Gardiner is the showrunner for the series adaptation of the seven Harry Potter books.  After various leaks, and one self-confirmation, HBO have revealed the lead adult cast for their forthcoming Harry Potter series. The show, a project expected to last for a decade, plans to adapt all seven books in the wizarding saga. … >

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Walking with Dinosaurs 2025

Walking with Dinosaurs – new trailer and narrator announced

Actor Bertie Carvel will be the voice of the new Walking with Dinosaurs series.  It’s been 25 years since they first stomped across our television screens, but Walking with Dinosaurs is back. The impactful BBC show, which has already teased us with images of the new dinosaurs, is getting a modern six-part update. It promises … >

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