Netflix buys Roald Dahl Story Company — what might that mean? Subject to final ratification from various external parties, we have the news Netflix buys Roald Dahl Story Company. We see this is a strategic move, bolstering the portfolio and bringing a strong brand to the company. It bodes well for a lot of new … >
New 12-part series Think With Pinker comes to BBC Radio 4 later this year In a new 12-part Radio 4 series and podcast, Think With Pinker, world–renowned psychologist Professor Steven Pinker examines how we can harness rational thinking to help us see the world more clearly. The series will explore questions such as: Whether we should … >
The 2014 novel will become a television series, telling the story of a female comic in the 1960s. Gemma Arterton (Black Narcissus, Quantum of Solace) will star as Barbara Parker, who is described as bold, stylish and courageous and who takes London by storm. The story follows her journey from Blackpool beauty queen to comedy … >
Friday 12th November will bring treats to celebrate the streaming service’s 2nd birthday. Disney has announced a global celebration to mark the second anniversary of its home streaming service. Subscribers will be treated to new releases across the service’s six brands, Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star, as well as a ‘special … >
The Loki actress stars with David Oyelowo and Jessica Plummer in the BBC One and HBO Max show. In The Girl Before, Gugu Mbatha-Raw plays Jane, who gets the chance to move into a beautiful, ultra-minimalist house designed by an enigmatic architect (David Oyelowo). There’s just one catch: the occupants must abide by his list … >
Big Finish continue the late-80’s police procedural in space with a Jack the Ripper style murder mystery Due for release in December 2021, Sins of the Father finds Moonbase under attack from a mysterious killer who leaves disturbing messages at each victim’s demise, and whom the Star Cops must unmask while they still can… Here’s … >
Actor Scott Bakula raises fan hopes for a reboot of the much-loved series The star, who also played Captain Jonathan Archer on Enterprise has indicated that talks are underway for a reboot of the early 90’s time travel show with a heart. Stuck in his own lifetime, Sam Beckett (Bakula) jumped from life to life, changing … >
Fleabag’s Sian Cifford and Sherlock’s Jonathan Aris board the BBC/HBO fantasy epic As production continues on the third run of His Dark Materials, a couple of familiar British television faces are joining the cast according to Deadline. Based on Phillip Pullman’s concluding novel in the trilogy, The Amber Spyglass, Sian Clifford and Jonathan Aris will … >
The streaming service gives a further look at their upcoming sci-fi epic Following the trailer in August, Apple TV+ have given us a ‘First Look’ promo in advance of the premiere of their big new science fiction series. The two and a half minute promo introduces us to some of the principal characters in Foundation’s … >
A film crew recorded scenes for the Doctor Who BBC centenary special in Grange Gardens, Cardiff, Wales on September 20. Some photos of John Bishop and and Bradley Walsh at the filming have surfaced. It began with the construction of the TARDIS prop at the location. Grange gardens busy today #drwho pic.twitter.com/1DqoyN8dka — The Hideout … >