Deadwood: new signs that HBO revival is happening

One of HBO’s most acclaimed series, the western Deadwood, was also one that ended prematurely. The show ended after three seasons, cancelled by the network thanks to not particularly impressive ratings. However, since it left our screens in 2006, rumours have rumbled about a revival. And more recently, it came to light that plans for … >

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Noughts And Crosses: new BBC series adds Being Human creator

Things are moving forward on a new BBC drama, an adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s young adult novel, Noughts & Crosses. The book follows an alternative 21st century UK, one where people are segregated by the colour of their skin. Being Human creator Toby Whithouse has been hired to oversee the scripting of the six part … >

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Come Home: no plans for series 2, confirms writer

BBC One’s latest successful drama, Come Home, came to a close last night. The three part series starred Christopher Eccleston and Paula Malcolmson, and had followed a separated couple and ultimately the custody of their children. Danny Brocklehurst penned the drama, and in spite of the acclaim it’s received, he’s utterly resistant to a second … >

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Star Trek Discovery has recruited its Captain Pike

With Discovery’s second series production start date imminent fans have been waiting on tenterhooks awaiting news of new casting. The show ended its first run with the iconic Enterprise hailing Saru and his crew. On the end of that hail was Captain Pike, a character that has remained part of Trek’s lore since the pilot. … >

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American Gods season 2 filming has finally begun

It’s been a bumpy road to get this far, but filming has finally begun on the second season of American Gods. Since the first season debuted, Bryan Fuller has left as showrunner, and Gillian Anderson also departed the programme. Then, at the start of the year, Starz – the US network backing the show – … >

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Doctor Who series 11 filming is back on location in Cardiff

Production is ongoing on Doctor Who series 11, with the shoot at least three blocks of filming in. Much of the work has been done within the walls of Roath Lock Studios in Cardiff, as always. What’s surprising though is that despite the extensive location work that’s been undertaken – series 11 has filmed in … >

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge says the industry has “woken the f**k up” thanks to ‘Me Too’

Phoebe Waller-Bridge – creator of Fleabag, Crashing and Killing Eve – has spoken about the ‘Me Too’ movement’s impact on the entertainment industry. Waller-Bridge is currently at the Cannes Film Festival promoting Killing Eve, a BBC One/BBC America production, which stars Jodie Cromer as an assassin and Sandra Oh as a spy. Also playing at Cannes is Solo: A Star Wars … >

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