Pearl Mackie

Confirmed: Pearl Mackie is the new ‘Doctor Who’ companion

Pearl Mackie has been officially revealed as the new Doctor Who companion. The actress will join the show in 2017 as a character named Bill. The announcement was made live exclusively on BBC One during half time of the FA Cup semi-final MOTD Live: Everton vs Manchester United this evening. Mackie commented: “I’m incredibly excited to be joining the Doctor … >

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Filming begins on Neil Gaiman’s ‘American Gods’

Production has started this week in Toronto, Canada on the new TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods. Ths series has been developed by Hannibal creator Bryan Fuller and Michael Green (Heroes) for Starz with Gaiman. The 10-episode first season’s cast is led by Ricky Whittle (The 100) as Shadow Moon, alongside Ian McShane (Deadwood) as Mr. Wednesday, … >

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Robert Downey Jr. says third ‘Sherlock Holmes’ movie is on the way

It looks like 2017 might be the year of Sherlock vs Sherlock, as Robert Downey Jr. announces that a third movie in his Sherlock Holmes franchise is happening. Chatting to Shortlist as part of the press tour for Captain America: Civil War (which features Sherlock star Martin Freeman), the Iron Man actor revealed: “We’ll attempt to make one this year.” He … >

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BBC Three orders ‘Fleabag’ comedy from Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Filming has begun this week on BBC Three’s latest new sitcom, Fleabag. The six-part comedy series is a adapted by Crashing writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge from her award-winning Edinburgh play. She also stars in the title role as Fleabag, “a dry-witted, angry, cash-strapped, grief-riddled, porn-watching young woman trying to come to terms with a recent tragedy.” Waller-Bridge … >

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‘The Matrix’ star Carrie-Anne Moss joins ‘Humans’ cast for Season 2

Channel 4 has announced several additions to the cast of Humans for the second season, including Carrie-Anne Moss. The American actress, recently seen in Netflix series Marvel’s Jessica Jones, will be joined by Sam Palladio (Nashville), Marshall Allman (True Blood), Sonya Cassidy (The Paradise) and Letitia Wright (Banana). The second season of Humans began filming last week, with Gemma … >

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Confirmed: New ‘Doctor Who’ companion will be announced on Saturday!

The BBC has just officially confirmed that the new Doctor Who companion will be unveiled this weekend. The announcement will be made live exclusively on BBC One on Saturday 23 April in half time of the FA Cup semi-final MOTD Live: Everton vs Manchester United. The match kicks off at 5:15pm so the reveal will take place shortly … >

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‘Dickensian’ won’t be returning for Season 2

The BBC has confirmed that Dickensian has been axed after just one season. The 20-part period drama series launched last December, initially attracting over 5 million viewers. However, had halved by the show’s tenth episode. Created by Tony Jordan (Hustle), Dickensian was set within the fictional realms of Charles Dickens’ critically acclaimed novels and cost an estimated £10m to make. > Buy Dickensian … >

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‘Line of Duty’ Season 4 will begin filming this year

The makers of Line of Duty have confirmed that the next season will start shooting later this year. The fourth season of Jed Mercurio’s police corruption thriller was commissioned by BBC Two in April 2014 at the same time as Season 3, but there has previously been a gap of two years between each season. World Productions announced … >

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Olivia Williams to lead cast of ‘Downton’ producer’s hotel drama ‘The Halcyon’

ITV has announced the cast for The Halcyon, a new drama set in a glamorous 5-star hotel at the centre of London society during World War 2. The eight-part series will star Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense) and Steven Mackintosh (Luther) alongside Kara Tointon (Mr Selfridge), Alex Jennings (The Lady In The Van), Matt Ryan (Arrow), Hermione Corfield (Pride … >

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‘The Sarah Jane Adventures’ actor joins ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off ‘Class’

The actor who played The Sarah Jane Adventures villain The Trickster has joined the cast of BBC Three’s Class. Paul Marc Davis will have a recurring role in the latest Doctor Who spin-off, which began filming in Cardiff earlier this month. Set in contemporary London at Coal Hill School, the eight-part series follows four students with “hidden secrets and desires” … >

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