House of the Dragon - Queen Alicent and Princess Rhaenyra as adults

House of the Dragon – Ep 6 ages up two major players

We welcome Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy as the adult versions of Alicent and Rhaenyra.  We’ve known from the outset that House of the Dragon would incorporate a narrative time jump during its first season. The Game of Thrones prequel draws its story from George R. R. Martin’s Fire and Blood; it chronicles an approximately … >

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Shantaram – Apple trails its upcoming drama starring Charlie Hunnam

The adaptation of Gregory David Roberts’ bestseller lands on October 14th.  Apple TV+ have released the trailer for another high-profile book adaptation: Shantaram. Its author, Australian Gregory David Roberts, drew inspiration from his very colourful life. Set in the 1980s, the story it follows the exploits of a convicted bank robber and heroin addict who … >

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Doctor Who: The Power of the Doctor — the Master as Rasputin

A very interesting photo of Sacha Dhawan portraying Doctor Who arch nemesis the Master is published in Doctor Who Magazine 582 in its preview of the Doctor Who BBC centenary special, The Power of the Doctor. The photo, taken by unit stills photographer James Pardon, appears to show the Master in the “sinister new guise” … >

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New Quantum Leap – Scott Bakula clears up his non-involvement

It looks like Sam Beckett won’t be joining Ben Song on his time-travels.  With the new Quantum Leap launching imminently, fans have been holding on to the hope that original series star Scott Bakula will return. The actor played original leaper Dr. Sam Beckett across five series and his story never concluded; the show ended … >

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Doctor Who: The Power of the Doctor — jaw-dropping moment teased

In an article containing an interview with actor Sacha Dhawan, it is revealed in Doctor Who Magazine 582 that the fatal event that causes the thirteenth Doctor to regenerate is likely a personal battle between the Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) and the Master (Sacha Dhawan). Interviewer and DWM writer Paul Kirkley hints at the scene, “There’s … >

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