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Ian McArdell

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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Kirby Howell-Baptiste

Sugar – Kirby Howell-Baptiste lands her next role for Apple TV+

The Sandman’s Death will star opposite Colin Farrell After making a memorable impact as Death in Netflix’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman, Kirby Howell-Baptiste has notched up another high-profile role. Scant details available, but we understand (thanks to Deadline) that Sugar is an L.A. based contemporary take on a private detective story. Apple describe … >

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The Diary of River Song Series 10

The Diary of River Song Series 10 audio drama review

Two Rivers and a Firewall sees Alex Kingston’s impressible time-travelling adventuress Professor River Song notch up her tenth solo boxset.  Free of Doctorly encounters, she instead meets an impossible version of herself, wins an auction, accepts a shopping invitation and spends some time in her digital afterlife. The Two Rivers The set begins with River … >

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