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Ian McArdell

The Ark – Syfy commissions a new series from Dean Devlin

The show will follow the crew of stricken planetary colonization ship.  Syfy have announced they’ve greenlit a new series, titled The Ark, from Dean Devlin. He’s the creative mind behind films such as Stargate and Independence Day, as well as shows like Leverage and The Librarians. Set in deep space, the story will follow a crew … >

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Star Wars: Ahsoka casts Mary Elizabeth Winstead

She joins the Rosario Dawson fronted Jedi series in an as yet undisclosed role.  Thanks to an exclusive dropped by The Hollywood Reporter, we’ve learned Mary Elizabeth Winstead is joining the Star Wars universe for Ahsoka. The show, which follows the story of Jedi Ahsoka Tano (the former Padawan of Anakin Skywalker), is spinning out … >

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Happy Valley Series 3 – Filming begins and cast announcements

A host of familiar names return for the show’s final run.  Back in October, the BBC confirmed Happy Valley‘s long-awaited return for a third and final series. The crime drama, set in the Calder Valley, has won critical plaudits and big audiences. It’s also scored BAFTAs for writer Sally Wainwright and it’s star Sarah Lancashire. … >

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The Lichyrwick Abomination – Doctor Who Short Trips audio review

The latest ‘Paul Spragg Memorial Short Trip Opportunity’ Winner delivers atmosphere in spades.  Doctor Who audio producers Big Finish annually mark the birthday of their late colleague Paul Spragg, December 29th, with the release of a free Short Trips story. The author of this tale is picked through a competition, which seeks to encourage fresh … >

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