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Ian McArdell

Catherine Tate

Queen of Oz – BBC announce new Catherine Tate comedy

The Doctor Who star is set to inherit the fictional Australian throne!  The BBC have announced that they’re transporting Catherine Tate to Australia. She’s set to star in a new show, Queen of Oz, which she has co-created and will also executive produce. Here’s the premise: Princess Georgiana (Tate) is the black sheep of a … >

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Wednesday – First Look at the new Addams Family & trailer (updated)

Netflix opens up on the new Wednesday Addams, with contributions from director Tim Burton. Updated 25/08/22: As the promotion for Wednesday continues, though without that elusive start date, Netflix have released a behind-the-scenes featurette. Titled Inside the Character, it focusses on Jenna Ortega (Yes Day, Scream), who plays the latest version of the Wednesday Addams. The … >

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Community

Community the Movie – lots of optimistic noises from the cast (updated)

Now Community‘s creator Dan Harmon has spoken on the subject.  (Updated 24/08/22): Further to the recent reports of cast members Alison Brie and Yvette Nicole Brown making positive comments, show creator Dan Harmon has gone on record, confirming there’s a story in place for a Community Movie. Speaking to The Wrap, while promoting the upcoming … >

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Vampire Academy

Sky reveals the trailer for Vampire Academy

Peacock open the doors of the Vampire Academy on September 16th.  Sky’s hook-up with the Peacock, the NBC/Universal streamer continues to bear fruit. One of the latest shows to make it across the pond is Vampire Academy. Based on Richelle Mead’s YA book series, the story centres on a boarding school, St. Vladimir’s Academy, where … >

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The English

The English – a first look at Emily Blunt’s new Western series

The show, which also stars Chaske Spencer, comes from writer/director Hugo Blick.  The BBC and Prime Video have released a batch of images from their upcoming series The English, which describe as “… a mythical Western drama.” Starring Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer, the show promises to take on themes of identity and revenge to … >

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House of the Dragon

House of the Dragon – George R. R. Martin talks dragons and magic

As the Game of Thrones spin-off launching today, its creator talks about the fantastical aspects of Westeros.  As we return to the world of Westeros, to see the Targaryen civil war – as chronicled in House of the Dragon – it’s time to immerse ourselves in the rules of George R. R. Martin’s world. Helpfully, … >

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The Sandman

Netflix drop a special two-part bonus episode of The Sandman

Just when you thought it was safe to dream again, Netflix have launched a bonus episode 11 of The Sandman: ‘A Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliope’.  With Netflix’s absorbing adaptation of The Sandman dropping all ten episodes on August 5th, many fans had begun the long wait for a second series. However, the show’s creators … >

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