The BBC have unveiled this motion graphic of the new Doctor Who logo. There’s nothing by way of new ‘content’ of course – it’s not suddenly Professor Who – but there’s been a total stylistic overhaul and it’s looking really groovy. There seems to be a secondary, static logo too, also published today by the … >
As the BBC preps for airing its third adaptation of JK Rowling’s Cormoran Strike novels, Career Of Evil, Strike’s star Tom Burke has said it could be a while before he puts on that old woollen coat again.
Finally, some signs that the hugely ambitious new BBC adaptation of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials is edging towards filming.
Starring Sean Bean, The Frankenstein Chronicles was one of the few notable successes on ITV’s Encore channel, that’s switching to become on-demand only in the spring. Headlined by Sean Bean, and co-starring Tom Ward, Vanessa Kirby and Richie Campbell, thus far two series of the show have been made, both running to six episodes apiece. … >
Thus far, we only know of one writer for the currently-filming Doctor Who series 11, and that’s the new boss, Chris Chibnall (who we’d assume is taking on three or four of the ten episodes). Other than that, the identity of the series’ collection of scribes remains under wraps. What we do know, though, is … >
Thus far, we’ve had six of the ten episodes in anthology series Philip K Dick’s Electric Dreams. They were screened in the autumn of last year, and it was just a case of waiting to see when Channel Four would schedule the remaining four chapters. And now we know. The show is going to return … >
Filming is now underway on The Cry, the adaptation of Helen FitzGerald’s novel that’s heading to the BBC. Filming takes place in Scotland and Australia, and the drama is being headlined by Jenna Coleman and Ewen Leslie. The BBC has now released the first picture of the production, featuring Coleman, and that’s the picture you … >
Filming is now underway on the new Alan Partridge television series, that’s heading to BBC One later this year. Steve Coogan is reprising the title role in the show, which is going by the name of This Time With Alan Partridge. Already confirmed for the cast alongside him are Susannah Fielding (who will play his … >
Whether or not you think season two of Big Little Lies should happen at all, HBO is going to try its best to lure you in with confirmation that all the actresses will be back.
Good news for fans of Red Dwarf, as the show’s writer, Doug Naylor, has confirmed that a 13th series of the show will “absolutely” happen. “Everyone seems to be keen so I think that will happen”, he added. Naylor’s new interview was part of the show’s 30th anniversary celebrations, and Dave – which has been … >