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Greek Gods on TV: Who Got Them Right?

Hollywood has been raiding Mount Olympus for decades, yet the results are wildly inconsistent. Some productions treat the gods as noble, wise authority figures, completely at odds with the volatile, self-serving deities of ancient Greek myth. Others nail the chaos, vanity, and pettiness that made these stories so enduring in the first place. The gap … >

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From quiz show to phone screen: the TV formats that became games, and the licences behind them

“Is that your final answer?” was being packaged for home computers and consoles less than two years after it reached ITV. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? first aired in September 1998, and in 2000 Eidos Interactive announced a PC, PlayStation and Dreamcast version, developed by Hothouse Creations in Bristol, with audio clips of Chris … >

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River Monsters Returns in a New Format from ITV Studios

River Monsters remains among the most popular and influential fishing shows ever put on screen. Originally produced by Icon Films in Bristol for Animal Planet, the show earned stellar ratings in the UK, US, and internationally, and is now a popular name on video platforms like YouTube. Bring all of this together, along with the … >

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James McAvoy, Hannah Waddingham, Jim Broadbent, who will be in Choir

Choir sets cast

The series heading to Apple TV is already boasting a stacked cast of familiar faces, here’s the latest we know about Choir: The highly anticipated project spearheaded by Gavin and Stacey stars James Corden and Ruth Jones. The latest release of information includes a cast list of stars. What’s Choir about? The series will follow the story … >

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From board game to TV-style game show: Monopoly Big Baller explained

From board game to TV-style game show: Monopoly Big Baller explained Classic board games combine recognisable symbols, straightforward rules and moments of suspense, which helps them remain familiar across generations. Monopoly demonstrates this enduring appeal through its properties, dice and distinctive board, giving you a recognisable starting point for understanding its newer entertainment formats. The … >

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How Film and TV Commentators Can Improve Their Own Videos

There’s one thing to a film or TV review and that’s what you think. Perhaps you’re dissecting the end of a season, putting together a list of your favorite movies by a director, or commenting on a trailer. People go to YOU for your opinions. They also are watching you while you’re talking, and a … >

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