When Hollywood remakes an old movie, something is diminishing. It’s either the writing talent or the bank balances, and no doubt, occasionally both. Some films are destined never to be remade. Successful franchises such as Star Wars, Jaws and The Godfather (although Godfather III should arguably never been made), are a no-go zone for scriptwriters … >
Colin Morgan (Humans) will star in a new audio dramatisation of H.G. Wells’ classic alien invasion story The War of the Worlds later this year. Directed by Lisa Bowerman (Big Finish) and adapted by Nick Scovell, Sherwood Sound Studios will release The Coming of the Martians on CD, limited edition DVD, special limited edition USB box and digital download in … >
ITV Encore’s new female-led crime thriller has begun filming in Bolton and the North West. Described as “a dark and compelling thriller with a tortured female detective at its heart”, Bancroft will “explore what happens when heinous crimes, long buried, come back to haunt us.” The four-part series is created and written by Kate Brooke (Mr Selfridge, … >
If you have a flair for horror movies, anytime is the right time to get immersed in the excitement and thrill they promise you. It is an old story to wait till October to soak up in a Halloween horror film. Thanks to the advent of streaming sites, you can choose to watch those scares … >
Tabloid newspaper The Mirror are today reporting that a major classic series character will appear in this year’s Christmas special. Written by Steven Moffat, 2017’s festive episode will be the departing showrunner’s swansong and also features Peter Capaldi’s exit from the show. If the story is true – and it doesn’t sound totally implausible – … >
A trio of Doctor Who stars will lead the cast of The Reader writer David Hare’s new BBC Two drama Collateral. Set in present day London over the course of four days, the four-part “gripping, high-octane thriller” explores the spiraling repercussions surrounding the fatal shooting of a pizza delivery man. Academy-Award nominee Carey Mulligan (Suffragette) will be … >
Have you ever realised that when football is mentioned, for some people it acts as a trigger for churning stomach and sweaty palms? It seems betting on sports is the most distasteful, yet widespread activity among the fans of sports. Apparently, it is profitable for everyone involved in the game, and it is one of … >
Learn more about the autobiography format There is hardly a person you know better than you know yourself. How hard can it be to write a story about your own life experience? Well, practice shows that it’s not as easy as it may seem, especially if you are not an adventurer that experiences something new … >
ITV has axed The Halcyon after just one season. From the producers of Downton Abbey, the period drama launched in January and told the story of a bustling and glamorous five star hotel in 1940 at the centre of London society and a world at war. The cast of the eight-part series included Steven Mackintosh (Luther), Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense), … >
Doctor Who writer Mark Gatiss has revealed that new showrunner Chris Chibnall really will be starting with a totally clean slate next year. Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall will take over as lead writer of Doctor Who in 2018, following current showrunner Steven Moffat’s final episode this Christmas. Speaking at the BFI & Radio Times Television Festival, RT asked Mark … >