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Ian McArdell

Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Moses Ingram to star in Lady in the Lake for Apple TV+

Star Wars‘ newest star joins Natalie Portman’s on the novel adaptation. With the sands of Tatooine barely shaken from her shoes, news has broken that Moses Ingram, the breakout star of Obi-Wan Kenobi, has booked her next role. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor, who brought us the formidable Third Sister – hunting Ewan … >

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HBO in early development with a Game of Thrones sequel (updated)

Is Kit Harington donning his furs and heading back beyond the wall for a Jon Snow sequel series? Updated 23/06/22: Thanks to a BBC interview with Emilia Clark, Kit Harington’s former Game of Thrones co-star, we’ve learned a little more about the prospective Jon Show show. In response to a question about the spin-off, Clarke … >

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Florence Pugh to star in East of Eden mini-series for Netflix

The novel is being adapted by Zoe Kazan for the streamer.  John Steinbeck’s classic novel East of Eden is getting the series treatment from Netflix. The adaptation, with Zoe Kazan both writing an executive producing, had Florence Pugh set to star. The actor will also co-produce. In what Deadline call a “limited series adaptation” – … >

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House of the Dragon – a new trailer lands showing simmering tensions (updated)

The Game of Thrones prequel show premieres this August.  Updated 23/06/22: As the promotional engine ramps into gear for House of the Dragon, against other high-profile shows, HBO have released a killer poster via social media. Fire will reign. August 21 on @HBOMax. #HouseoftheDragon pic.twitter.com/A8d4xtw8YT — House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) June 22, 2022 It … >

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Stranger Things 4 – Netflix teases Volume 2 (updated)

Ahead of the July 1st Volume 2 launch, Stranger Things 4 now has a full-length trailer.  Updated 22/06/22: In the countdown to the second part of season 4, Netflix have released a full trailer for Stranger Things 4. Although it only comprises two episodes, ‘Papa’ and ‘The Piggyback’, their combined runtime is an eye-watering 3 … >

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Doctor of War: Genesis – Doctor Who audio boxset review

Big Finish play with the War Doctor concept in their Unbound range… but have they the right?  The multiverse is all the rage these days thanks to Marvel’s high-profile What If? concept. Of course, alternate dimensions and altered chronologies are nothing new for Doctor Who, from 1970’s ‘Inferno’ to the mixed up Earth of ‘The … >

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Ten Pound Poms – cast revealed for new Danny Brocklehurst drama

The show’s ensemble cast includes Warren Brown, Michelle Keegan and Fay Marsay.  The BBC have revealed details of its new drama Ten Pound Poms. Set in 1956, the story follows Brits who leave the country in hope of a new life “down under”. The series cones from Danny Brocklehurst (Shameless, Ordinary Lives) and is a co-production between … >

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Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo get a Criminal Record for Apple TV+

The pair will play detectives in conflict over an old case in the new London crime thriller.  Apple TV+ have announced a series order for Criminal Record. The show will star Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo (The Good Fight) as detectives who find themselves at loggerheads over a historic murder conviction. Here’s the synopsis for … >

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