Doctor Who series 11: more bits of casting news

As Doctor Who series 11 continues filming, so we keep gleaming more bits of casting information for the new run of the show. Guest stars haven’t been formally announced as of yet, but there are clues in some of the supporting performers’ characters, and we’ve learned of a couple more over the past few days. … >

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Good Omens

Good Omens: David Tennant chats about the show

Filming is entering the latter stages for the television adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’’s Good Omens, that Gaiman has been overseeing. Amazon is funding the new series, that was filming in the UK before Christmas, and has since been shooting in South Africa. Amongst the terrific ensemble for the programme is David Tennant, … >

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The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead series 8 finale is “a little too big”

The second half of The Walking Dead season eight has now kicked off, as the show tries to arrest growing criticism about what’s hardly been its best run. Showrunner Scott Gimple, though, has been teasing what lies ahead, and in particular a sizeable season finale that’s in the offing. Chatting to Entertainment Weekly, Gimple teased … >

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Blair Witch TV show is coming soon from Lionsgate

Lionsgate has officially creating a TV series based on the Blair Witch franchise, as part of an original content push for its new Studio L platform. The project is one of a many being considered, including a remake of Ryan Reynolds comedy Waiting, and The Honor List starring a host of teen it-people such as … >

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BBC’s The Politician’s Husband is getting a US remake

Chemistry, based on the BBC Two miniseries The Politician’s Husband starring David Tennant and Emily Watson, is in development at US network Showtime. The show is being adapted by House of Cards‘ David Manson, reports Deadline, and will follow the psycho-sexual undertones of a marriage between two alpha spouses at the “cusp of a life … >

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Trust Me episode 3 review

Trust Me gets a second series – but without Jodie Whittaker

Here’s a surprise piece of news: the BBC has decided to commission a second series of last summer’s hit medical drama Trust Me. But that’s not the surprisingly bit: rather that Jodie Whittaker won’t be returning in the show. In fact, it seems as though none of the acting ensemble will! Whittaker was very much … >

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Porridge has been cancelled by the BBC

The recent modern take on the classic sitcom Porridge has come to an end after only one season, it’s been revealed. The new show, that was headlined by Kevin Bishop, Mark Bonnar, Dominic Coleman and Harman Singh, earned its series order after a successful one-off episode. However, the BBC is pulling the plug on the … >

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