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Ian McArdell

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The CultBox Podcast Roundup – July 2024

Here’s our July 2024 Podcast Roundup – what we’ve been listening to in the worlds of CultBox.  In no particular order, our picks this month are… Full Disclosure – James Graham James O’Brien chats to the playwright James Graham about his life and career, covering both stage and screen work. The discussion veers from Graham’s … >

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Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5

Star Trek live-action comedy series planned

The Star Trek Universe will enter a whole new dimension with a half hour comedy show.  Star Trek has expanded its horizons over recent years, beyond its traditional television and movie formats. We’ve seen the franchise celebrate its past with Picard and Strange New Worlds, and expand into irrelevant animated comedy with Lower Decks. Additionally, Prodigy … >

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Doctor Who – The Stuff of Legend – Big Finish live on stage (updated)

The audio drama company announce a live Doctor Who drama, starring Paul McGann and India Fisher. Updated 30/07/24: A second date added with two more chances to see ‘The Stuff of Legend’ live. ‘The Stuff of Legend’, the live Doctor Who audio drama being presented on stage, sold out in record time. Consequently, producers Big … >

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Starfleet Academy

Starfleet Academy confirms returning Star Trek faces at SDCC

Please state the nature of the educational emergency! Familiar Star Trek faces return for the new Starfleet Academy series, including a certain Emergency Medical Hologram.  With production beginning next month, Paramount have confirmed a trio of Star Trek: Discovery stars for the forthcoming Starfleet Academy YA series. The show follows a new class of cadets … >

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Star Trek Universe

Star Trek – Multiple trailers revealed at SDCC

San Diego Comic Con debuted three Star Trek trailers – for Strange New Worlds, Lower Decks and Section 31.  It’s been a busy old time at the San Diego Comic Con this year, with plenty of Star Trek news. This included trailers for two returning shows, as well as a teaser for the forthcoming Section … >

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Zygon Century – new audio anthology series announced for 2025

Doctor Who‘s shapeshifters are coming with a hundred-year plan to claim the Earth from humanity.  Audio producers Big Finish have been doing a fine job of celebrating the golden anniversaries of the Whoniverse over the past few years. While the series itself turned fifty back in 2013, other elements of the show are naturally reaching … >

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