The BBC has (finally) announced film is underway for Gentleman Jack series two. We first confirmed there would be a second series of the Sally Wainwright drama back in May 2019, and as well as announcing the series has moved into production, the BBC has also given the following plot summary: Yorkshire, 1834. All eyes … >
Netflix Direct is a new linear programming offering from the streaming giant. According to Variety, it’s being tested in France, and there’s no word on whether or not it might be trialled elsewhere. For those too young to remember a time before streaming (or DVDs / VHS / Channel 4 / BBC 2…) linear channels … >
Sky has announced it will working with Ulysses Filmproduktion and Cantilever Media to bring The Amazing Maurice to Ski Cinema in 2022. The Amazing Maurice is based on a Sir Terry Pratchett Discworld novel, and will star Hugh Laurie (Avenue 5) as Maurice, Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) as Malicia, David Thewlis (Wonder Woman) as Boss Man, Himesh Patel(Yesterday) as Keith, Gemma Arterton (The King’s … >
Big Finish has outlined some of the Torchwood releases planned for 2021 and this includes something special — the fiftieth release in their Torchwood audio range! Big Finish began releasing Torchwood audios in 2015, and to our ears these have been some of their most interesting releases since. May 2021 sees the release of their fiftieth title but details … >
New six-part series Paranormal starts on Netflix today, and it’s another example of the diversity the platform is bringing to a wider audience. It’s notable as it’s the first Egyptian original series Netflix has shown and promises to be the first of many. Paranormal has been filmed in Arabic, with audio also available in English, … >
Disney Studios is looking ahead to a 2021 where we will once more be able to visit cinemas and see new films. They’ve set release dates for 21 movies, including those originally set for 2020. This includes Scarlett Johansson in Black Widow. According to Insider, Disney is looking at a whole range of titles, from February’s The … >
The wait for series 2 of His Dark Materials is over as it returns to BBC1 this Sunday (November 8). When we last saw Lyra Belacqua (Dafne Keen) she was faced with a portal to another world. What happens when she passes through? Not long to wait now. This series is based on Philip Pullman’s The Subtle … >
As part of their Halloween publicity, Netflix post a YouTube video for The Witcher titled Geralt’s Monster Mash. It’s mostly a selection of clips from season 1, but at 0.31, eagle-fans noticed something new… It appears to me something undead, formed of the fusion of three skeletal figures. All very suitable for Halloween, but is it connected to … >
In conjunction with a Halloween Doctor Who watch-along of the Seres 3 episode Blink, Steven Moffat shared his first draft script of the episode titled Sally Sparrow and the Weeping Angel. Meaning to share it on the day of the watch-along, Moffat had some trouble opening the original draft as it was saved in an … >
Outlander star Sam Heughan (who plays Jamie Fraser) appeared on this morning’s Zoe Ball Breakfast Show to talk about his new book Clanlands. Of course, Zoe (and fans) also took the opportunity to ask about the next season of Outlander and Sam gave the news all fans will be glad to hear: “We’re gearing up, we’ve been … >