U2 to use all their experience on tour in 2015

The summer of 2015 sees the legendary Irish rockers U2 bring their new Innocence + Experience tour to Europe, with bassist Adam Clayton hinting that the group might tinker with their usual format this time out. The release of their latest album, Songs of Innocence, caused controversy recently thanks to the marketing campaign utilised to … >

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‘Doctor Who’ writer Jamie Mathieson up for Season 9 return

Writer Jamie Mathieson has revealed that he has “massive folders full of Doctor Who ideas”. The Being Human writer penned two episodes for Peter Capaldi’s debut season, ‘Flatline’ and ‘Mummy on the Orient Express’. Speaking exclusively to CultBox in October, Mathieson commented: “I would love to [return next year]; that would be great. I had … >

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‘Sherlock’ star on Bond film role: ‘It feels extraordinary’

Sherlock star Andrew Scott has revealed that he is “incredibly excited” to be appearing in the new James Bond movie. As rumoured yesterday, Sherlock‘s Andrew Scott has joined the cast of SPECTRE, alongside Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Dave Bautista and Monica Bellucci. Scott told Flicks in the City: “It feels extraordinary. I’m incredibly excited to … >

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Cast and title confirmed for new James Bond movie

The title of next year’s new 007 movie is SPECTRE. The news was officially revealed live this morning from the 007 Stage at Pinewood Studio. As rumoured yesterday, Sherlock‘s Andrew Scott will play a Whitehall-based character called Denbigh. Monica Bellucci will play Lucia Sciarra. Léa Seydoux (Blue Is the Warmest Colour) will play Madeleine Swann. … >

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‘Doctor Who’ writer Moffat confirms Missy return

Steven Moffat has revealed that he’s already invited Michelle Gomez back to Doctor Who to reprise her role as Missy. Gomez joined Doctor Who as Missy, the first female incarnation of The Master, in ‘Deep Breath’. Season 8 concluded last month on BBC One with ‘Death in Heaven’, with the Brigadier returning as a Cybermen … >

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BBC One reveals Christmas schedule

BBC One has confirmed this year’s Christmas schedule. Highlights on Christmas Eve will include Harry Hill’s The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm at 8.30pm and a Not Going Out special at 9.30pm. Highlights on Christmas Day will include Doctor Who‘s Christmas special at 6.15pm, the penultimate episode of Miranda at 7.15pm, a Call the Midwife … >

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‘The Missing’ to return for second season?

The writers of BBC One’s The Missing, Jack and Harry Williams, are apparently in talks with the BBC about making a follow-up. Starring James Nesbitt (The Hobbit), Frances O’Connor (Mr Selfridge) and Tcheky Karyo (GoldenEye), the eight-part abduction thriller is currently airing on Tuesday nights on BBC One with around 7.7 million viewers tuning in … >

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‘Sherlock’ star Andrew Scott to play new Bond villain?

Andrew Scott is reportedly set to join the cast of the new James Bond movie as a villain. The 38-year-old Irish actor has played Moriarty in Sherlock since 2010. An insider apparently told The Mirror: “Andrew was hand-picked for a role in the new Bond movie after film bosses loved his star turn in Sherlock. … >

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Steven Moffat hints at more ‘Doctor Who’ two-parters

Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has hinted that more two-part stories could be on the way for Peter Capaldi’s Doctor. Season 8 concluded with a two-part finale last month, ‘Dark Water’ and ‘Death in Heaven’ – the first two-part story since ‘The Rebel Flesh’ and ‘The Almost People’ in 2011. Moffat told Doctor Who Magazine: … >

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Season 2 qualifiers are on for ‘The Shark Cage’

If you haven’t already tuned in, The Shark Cage is an intense poker show that features celebrities such as Jason Alexander (Seinfeld), Jennifer Tilly and Shannon Elizabeth (check-out Season 1 here). Now that they have just finished their second round of applications, the participants are getting their chance to play poker with the celebs. These … >

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