The Confessions of Dorian Gray

Alexander Vlahos to star in a new Dorian Gray film for Big Finish

Ten years after first playing the part on audio, Alexander Vlahos takes his immortal portrayal of Dorian Gray to the screen The Confessions of Dorian Gray: Before Your Eyes, written by Scott Handcock, premieres on 27 October 2022, exclusively at the Big Finish YouTube channel. The 10-minute short film marks a decade of the acclaimed audio … >

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DAHMER

DAHMER tops the Nielsens as Andor arrives

Serial Killer series DAHMER has stormed the Nielsen top 10, while Star Wars spin-off Andor makes an entry lower down —  we dig into the data We weren’t too surprised to see new series DAHMER top the Nielsens for September 19-25, though the actual numbers are impressive. Other changes elsewhere are worth discussion, first here’s … >

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Tim Burton's sketches for Wednesday

Wednesday – the latest featurette talks Tim Burton

The legendary gothic filmmaker’s first foray into television sees him build a show for a character who shares his worldview: Wednesday Addams.  With Netflix’s Addams Family show Wednesday still just over a month away, the streamer is the building anticipation. Their latest featurette centres on director Tim Burton, with comments from show creators Gough and … >

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Slow Horses

Slow Horses Season 2 – Apple TV+ drops a trailer

The Slough House team return for another case when Russian sleeper agents activate.  Ahead of its premiere on December 2nd, Apple TV+ have released the trailer for the second run of Slow Horses. The show, which enjoyed a well-received first outing earlier this year, stars Gary Oldman as the leader of a team of dysfunctional … >

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Simu Liu as Shang-Chi

Seven Wonders – Simu Liu returns to TV for a swashbuckling adaptation

The Shang Chi star will go in search of an ancient mystery linked to the Seven Wonders of the World.  Having leapt off the small screen, from the Canadian sitcom Kim’s Convenience to the title role in Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Simu Liu is having quite the career. Now however, according … >

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Luca Marinelli

M. Son of the Century – Joe Wright directs the story of Mussolini’s rise

Actor Luca Marinelli leads the cast as the Italy’s fascist dictator.  We love history here at CultBox Towers and there’s something compelling about the stories of how dictators rose to power. It’s doubtless why we’re addicted to Paul McGann’s podcast on the subject. While Real Dictators has yet to tackle however is Benito Mussolini, the Italian … >

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Russell T Davies back

Doctor Who 2023 – RTD on climate change and the modern audience

Speaking to the BBC Academy, RTD looks to the future of Doctor Who and television drama in general.  Without seeking to wish her away, Jodie Whittaker’s final story is coming very soon. ‘The Power of the Doctor’, Doctor Who‘s BBC Centenary Special airs on Sunday 23rd October. However, we already know the show’s future is … >

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