Free ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off e-book available

Candy Jar Books are celebrating the success of the first of their Lethbridge-Stewart novels, ‘The Forgotten Son’, by offering fans a free 65-page e-book. ‘Top Secret Files’ is available from their website or can be downloaded on Kindle for 99p. The e-book features previously unpublished material, as well as an extended short story first published … >

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ITV reveals cast for supernatural drama ‘Midwinter of the Spirit’

The cast has been announced for Midwinter of the Spirit, a new crime drama “with a supernatural twist” for ITV Encore. Based on Phil Rickman’s books, the three-part drama will be adapted by screenwriter Stephen Volk (Afterlife, The Awakening, Ghostwatch) and produced by Phil Collinson (Doctor Who). Anna Maxwell-Martin (The Bletchley Circle) will lead the … >

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Peter Firth is ‘very happy’ with ‘Spooks’ movie

Spooks star Peter Firth has revealed that the spy drama’s new spin-off movie is “the same deal [as the TV show] but bigger”. Spooks: The Greater Good arrives in UK cinemas on 8 May 2015. Firth, who appeared in every episode of BBC One’s long-running drama series, is back as MI5 chief Harry Pearce in the … >

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Steven Moffat reassures fans about ‘Doctor Who’ future

Doctor Who‘s executive producer Steven Moffat has told fans that the show will continue for at least another five years. Speaking to Doctor Who Magazine in the new issue, Moffat commented: “Ten years on, our ratings are pretty much the same. Actually, internationally, bigger. No show does that! You’re meant to go down! Doctor Who … >

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Jenna Coleman joins ‘Game Of Thrones’ stars in new movie

Doctor Who star Jenna Coleman has joined the cast of Me Before You, a new adaptation of Jojo Moyes’ hit novel. Directed by Thea Sharrock (The Hollow Crown), the movie features Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) and Sam Claflin (The Hunger Games) in the lead roles, alongside Clarke’s Game of Thrones co-star Charles Dance. Deadline … >

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Slotomania spearheading the rise of mobile gaming

The rise of mobile gaming has spearheaded a number of apps into the marketplace in a number of different categories, including platform games and casino games. There are a number of casino apps out there, but none as popular as Slotomania. Slotomania created by Playtika, is available as a mobile app suited to a number … >

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‘Doctor Who’ star joins ‘Arrow’/’Flash’ spin-off

Arthur Darvill has been cast in the CW’s upcoming spin-off from Arrow and The Flash. The Broadchurch actor, who played Doctor Who companion Rory Williams from 2010 to 2012, will play Rip Hunter, “a roguish time traveler”. He follows Doctor Who stars John Barrowman (Captain Jack Harkness) and Alex Kingston (River Song) into DC’s TV universe. … >

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Two new ‘Doctor Who’ episode titles and writers confirmed for Season 9

Being Human writer Jamie Mathieson will return to Doctor Who next season for an episode co-written with Steven Moffat. Mathieson joined the Doctor Who writing team last year with ‘Flatline’ and ‘Mummy on the Orient Express’. He told CultBox last year: “If my computer ever gets hacked, there’s massive folders full of Doctor Who ideas! … >

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Another ‘Game of Thrones’ star joins ‘Doctor Who’ Season 9

Game of Thrones actress Maisie Williams has been officially confirmed as a guest star in the new season of Doctor Who. It was revealed earlier this year that Paul Kaye, who plays Thoros of Myr in Game of Thrones, will appear in a two-parter written by Being Human creator Toby Whithouse. > Take a look … >

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‘Endeavour’ Season 3 begins filming

Production has begun on the third season of ITV crime drama Endeavour. Shaun Evans (The Last Weekend) returns as the young Detective Constable Endeavour Morse in four new 120-minute films, following the success of Season 2 last year. Written by Lewis creator and Inspector Morse writer Russell Lewis, the new season will be set in … >

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