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Rani Takes on the World – Big Finish revive a major SJA villain

Samantha Bond’s Mrs Wormwood will face off against Rani and Clyde in The Revenge of Wormwood.  With the first volume of Rani Takes on the World due for release imminently, audio producers Big Finish have just announced a major name for the series’ second volume. December’s Rani Takes on the World: The Revenge of Wormwood will … >

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New TARDIS interior set praised by directors in Doctor Who Magazine

Doctor Who Magazine 589 includes an exclusive interview with all three directors of the forthcoming 60th anniversary specials – Rachel Talalay, Tom Kingsley and Chanya Button. In this revealing feature, they discuss the new TARDIS set… Special 1 director Rachel Talalay: “I was around for the four months watching it being built. My DP [director … >

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Post-Picard potential – Alex Kurtzman hints at the Star Trek’s future

Can we expect a more Marvel-like approach or a “Star Trek: Legacy” show?  As Star Trek: Picard cracks through its final run, and appears to be a fan pleaser, thoughts naturally turn to the future of the franchise. With Discovery’s fifth and final season dated for 2024 too, soon the only live-action series standing will be … >

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Succession

Succession S4 – Stars on the same page about the show’s conclusion

It’s the end of Succession, but the moment has been prepared for. The end of Succession is nigh, with the show’s final season landing on 27th March, and its stars are out in force. Brian Cox spoke to Entertainment Tonight at the show’s recent red carpet premiere, where he was on characteristically quotable form. He … >

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Sheen & Tennant in Good Omens

Good Omens 2 is a Tennant family affair

The second series of Good Omens will feature both Ty Tennant and Peter Davison.  It’s been a while since we’ve heard about Good Omens. The hit show, adapted from Neil Gaiman and the late Terry Pratchett’s beloved novel, follows the tale of an Angel and a demon who come together to avert the apocalypse. With … >

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The Day of the Jackal – Sky & Peacock find their Jackal

Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne boards the series in the lead role. Back in November, we reported on a series adaptation of the classic thriller The Day of the Jackal. Based on Fredrick Forsyth’s novel, the story famously first came to the big screen in 1973 courtesy of Universal Pictures. Now, Sky and Peacock’s television adaptation of … >

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Shadow and Bone

Shadow and Bone — do audience figures auger a spin-off?

Shadow and Bone season 2 was only released last Thursday, but with audience figures for the first few days, can we look forward to a spin-off (and season 3?) Here at CultBox we’re savouring season 2 of Shadow and Bone, and wondering just how many more of Leigh Bardugo’s novels Netflix will greenlight. Renewals for supernatural … >

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Disney+ Rivals - Alex Hassell, Danny Dyer, author Jilly Cooper, David Tennant, Aidan Turner

Rivals – David Tennant and Adian Turner lead the cast for Disney+

The show adapts Jilly Cooper’s novel set in the ruthless world of independent television.  With filming commenced, Disney+ have released the casting for their upcoming drama series Rivals. The eight-part show promises “wit, romantic entanglements, sex and unforgettable characters” as it dives into the fictional world of Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles. The author, dubbed “Queen of … >

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Vigil series 2 cast and story details

Vigil series 2 — casting and story details revealed

The BBC has revealed casting and story details for Vigil series 2 As per the BBC’s press release: Hit BBC drama Vigil will look to the skies for its second series, with a brand-new investigation that takes Amy Silva (Suranne Jones) and Kirsten Longacre (Rose Leslie) into the world of the British air force. The six-part drama, … >

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