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Ian McArdell

House of the Dragon - Queen Alicent and Princess Rhaenyra as adults

House of the Dragon – Ep 6 ages up two major players

We welcome Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy as the adult versions of Alicent and Rhaenyra.  We’ve known from the outset that House of the Dragon would incorporate a narrative time jump during its first season. The Game of Thrones prequel draws its story from George R. R. Martin’s Fire and Blood; it chronicles an approximately … >

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Shantaram – Apple trails its upcoming drama starring Charlie Hunnam

The adaptation of Gregory David Roberts’ bestseller lands on October 14th.  Apple TV+ have released the trailer for another high-profile book adaptation: Shantaram. Its author, Australian Gregory David Roberts, drew inspiration from his very colourful life. Set in the 1980s, the story it follows the exploits of a convicted bank robber and heroin addict who … >

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Jekyll and Hyde

Big Finish Classics: Jekyll and Hyde audio review

Jekyll and Hyde is the long-awaited audio version of Nicholas Briggs’ take on the classic gothic novella.  Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was first published in 1886. Despite running to a mere 141 pages, it is one of the most celebrated pieces of gothic fiction. From big screen adaptations … >

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Digman! – Andy Samberg’s new animated show with Melissa Fumero

The Brooklyn Nine-Nine will voice celebrity archaeologists on Digman! Comedy Central have released details for Andy Samberg’s upcoming animated 30 minute series Digman! The show takes place in a world where archaeologists are massive celebrities and the coolest people on the planet. With Samberg playing the role of Rip Digman, the show has announced six … >

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New Quantum Leap – Scott Bakula clears up his non-involvement

It looks like Sam Beckett won’t be joining Ben Song on his time-travels.  With the new Quantum Leap launching imminently, fans have been holding on to the hope that original series star Scott Bakula will return. The actor played original leaper Dr. Sam Beckett across five series and his story never concluded; the show ended … >

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians – first teaser trailer

Are you ready to sign up at Camp Half-Blood? With a number of fans here at CultBox Towers, we’ve been keeping eye on the upcoming Percy Jackson television series. Set to land on Disney+, the show promises to be a far more faithful rendition of the book series than the diminutive demigod’s two previous big … >

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