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Deadline (and others) has reported Benedict Cumberbatch will star in a new limited series based on John Buchan’s The 39 Steps Since John Buchan’s novel was published in 1915, it has been widely adapted, including a classic movie in 1955 by Alfred Hitchcock. It’s been in numerous films (including a BBC version in 2008 starring Rupert … >
The BBC has announced The Mezzotint, a ghost story for Christmas based on the M. R. James short story and adapted for television by Mark Gatiss The Mezzotint is the latest ghost story for Christmas from Mark Gatiss on the BBC, following Martin’s Close in 2019, The Dead Room in 2018, The Tractate Middoth in … >
The Nielsen figures for (US) streaming show Bridgerton marches on at the top once more Last time we looked at the Nielsens, the news was WandaVision joining the Mandalorian as Disney+ had two top ten entries. The news is not so good for Disney+ this week, and if you look at the table (below) you’ll see Bridgerton continues to lead the … >
The Horror Channel is bringing us Vampire Week this March — be afraid, be very afraid! Running from Saturday March 13 – Friday March 19, the Horror Channel’s Vampire Week promises something for everyone, as long as they’re fans of the fangs. We take a quick look at just a few of the highlights. Mutants and … >
Matthias Schoenaerts stars as Django in the new ten-part series being made by CANAL+ Création Originale and Sky Original Billed as a high-concept reimagining of the classic Western Django (loosely based on the Sergio Corbucci feature film) starring Matthias Schoenaerts (The Danish Girl, The Mustang, Bullhead, Rust and Bone), Django promises a fresh new take on the Western … >
Fate The Winx Saga renewed for a second season after only a month Deadline has reported the renewal of Fate: The Winx Saga for another eight episodes. As we reported previously, this is a title with a significant presence already in both comics and animation. Even if the live action series has carved its own path, … >
Walt Disney Studios hopes to release Cruella in May 2021 and has a released a trailer for the film Academy Award winner Emma Stone (La La Land) is the star of Cruella, an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious – and notoriously fashionable – villains, the legendary … >
Netflix has announced new live action show Wednesday directed by Tim Burton Director of Original Series at Netflix, Teddy Biaselli has given a series of quotes on the forthcoming new Netflix series. First some introduction (edited): Who among us has never felt like an outsider? I truly believe that most people have, at one time … >
Sky has revealed the first look trailer for Kate Winslet’s forthcoming Mare of Easttown Coming to Sky Atlantic and Now TV on April 19, seven-part drama series Mare of Easttown stars Kate Winslet stars as Mare Sheehan, a small-town detective who investigates a local murder as life crumbles around her. Mare of Easttown is described as an exploration into the … >
The BBC has revealed details of the cast for The Cleaner As we first reported in August, Greg Davies is to star in The Cleaner, a remake of German crime scene cleaner comedy Der Tatortreiniger. Now we can report further casting details. The cast includes: Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown), David Mitchell (Upstart Crow, Back), Stephanie Cole (Still Open … >