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Patrick Sproull

Police Academy: new film in the works

Exciting news for fans of the Police Academy films as star of the first few movies, Steve Guttenberg, confirmed on Twitter that the powers that be are devising a new instalment. Guttenberg, who played Sgt. Carey Mahoney for Police Academy‘s first through fourth films, took to Twitter to address a fan’s plea that the series continue. Guttenberg’s … >

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Bodyguard: episode 3 review

As Jed Mercurio’s Bodyguard hits its midway point, the pace is starting to lag, but are Richard Madden and Keeley Hawes enough to keep the series watchable? That’s right, everyone. The Home Secretary really doesn’t care if you’re looking up b-o-o-b-s, but she does care if you’re looking up b-o-m-b-s. That’s a crucial difference and … >

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Line of Duty: series 5 has started filming

With his new series, Bodyguard doing gangbusters on BBC One right now, Jed Mercurio’s other crime drama, Line of Duty is gearing up for production on its fifth series, according to a tweet by the BBC. The fifth series, along with the sixth, was confirmed back in May 2017, with production set for September this year, so, as … >

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Downton Abbey: movie adds Imelda Staunton and more

The long-rumoured, now-official Downton Abbey movie is formally going into production in September with the addition of new cast members Imelda Staunton and Geraldine James. Staunton and James join David Haig, Tuppence Middleton, Kate Phillips, Stephen Campbell Moore, and Simon Jones as the rather well-heeled Crawley family takes to the big screen. They’ll join series stalwarts Hugh … >

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I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!: Holly Willoughby confirmed as replacement host

Holly Willoughby has been confirmed as the replacement for Ant McPartlin on the upcoming series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!. The move makes sense, with Willoughby’s experience with live television on This Morning, relationship with ITV and easygoing style all likely contributing to the casting. She said: “I couldn’t be more … >

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House of Cards season 6: first look at new stars

House of Cards has had quite the tumultuous production for its last season but publicity is now underway for the new Robin Wright-fronted show, with our first look at debuting stars Diane Lane, Greg Kinnear and Cody Fern. The trio were added earlier this year after Netflix were forced to refocus their plans for the political … >

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Bodyguard: episode 2 review

Racing into its second episode, BBC One’s Bodyguard fails to relent on the high stakes and terrific acting, as the terror level in the UK hits a staggering high. After the excruciatingly tense opening episode of Bodyguard, you really wouldn’t begrudge writer Jed Mercurio the chance to decompress. David Budd has been through the wringer … >

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Bodyguard: episode 1 review

The pairing of Keeley Hawes’ fierce talents in front of the camera and Jed Mercurio’s gripping scripts is always a potent combination. It’s the sign of a sure-fire hit, but does Bodyguard, their latest collaboration continue their winning streak? Mercurio has the habit of delivering killer openings and Bodyguard’s first episode is, perhaps, one of … >

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Death Note: sequel in the works at Netflix

Death Note, Netflix’s American adaptation of Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata’s renowned manga, is said to have a sequel in the works at the streaming service. The Guest and Blair Witch director Adam Wingard helmed the first film and we’d expect him to return for the follow-up but details on the sequel are scarce. Netflix buried the announcement in … >

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American Vandal: premiere date and trailer for season two

Get ready to solve American Vandal‘s latest mystery: who is the Turd Burglar? Netflix have announced story details about the mockumentary series’s second season as well as a premiere date and a trailer. After season one had viewers wondering who graffitied the school with penis doodles, season two sees young documentary makers Sam and Peter infiltrate … >

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