Star Trek: Prodigy

Star Trek: Prodigy – already renewed for a second season

The teen-centered Star Trek animation has scored a recommission after airing  just three of its first run.  In a remarkable show of faith, Paramount+ have committed to a second season of the animated Star Trek: Prodigy. The show, which only began on the 28th of October, will return for a further ten episodes after those … >

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Jenna Coleman Boots 2021 Christmas Ad

Jenna Coleman delivers Christmas 2021 for Boots

The former Doctor Who and Victoria actress dispenses gifts with a suspiciously TARDIS-like bag.  ‘Tis the season for the big brands to push their festive wares with tinsel themed adverts. This year, Boots have enlisted Jenna Coleman to front their ‘Bags of Joy’ campaign in a three-minute short film. Jenna stars as ‘Joy’, whose capacious … >

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Doctor Who: Flux – ‘Village of the Angels’ full cast list

A cast list was released for Village of the Angels, the fourth chapter of Doctor Who: Flux. Devon, November 1967. A little girl has gone missing. Professor Eustacius Jericho is conducting psychic experiments. In the village graveyard, there is one gravestone too many. Why is Medderton known as “The Cursed Village” and what do the … >

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Jed Mercurio & Jimmy Mulville ink a deal with 20th Television

The Line of Duty creator’s company HTM Television eyes the US TV market with its multi-year first look deal.  Jed Mercurio and his partner at HTM Jimmy Mulville have struck a ‘first-look’ deal with 20th Television. With hit shows such as Bodyguard and the all-conquering Line of Duty behind him, Mercurio is seemingly looking to … >

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Doctor Who: Flux – fourth chapter titled ‘Village of the Angels’

The fourth chapter of the six-chapter series Doctor Who: Flux is titled Village of the Angels. Devon, November 1967. A little girl has gone missing. Professor Eustacius Jericho (Kevin McNally) is conducting psychic experiments. And in the village graveyard, there is one gravestone too many. Why is Medderton known as “The Cursed Village”? And what … >

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K9 co-creator Bob Baker dies at 82

Bob Baker, the last surviving writer of the Pertwee era of Doctor Who, has died, as reported by the official K9 Twitter account. Dear Friends. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear friend and business partner, the iconic BOB BAKER. pic.twitter.com/4Quj7zWbqJ — K9Official (@K9official1) November 5, 2021 Born on … >

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Doctor Who Children In Need Pudsey Bears

Two new Doctor Who Pudsey Bears for Children in Need 2021

The Fourth and Eleventh Doctors are immortalised in ursine form to support the BBC’s annual charity event.  Like Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant before them, Tom Baker and Matt Smith are becoming Pudsey Bears. Pudsey is the mascot for the BBC’s annual telethon, which raises funds to help children and young people. Their mission is … >

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Maid (Netflix)

Maid grabs nearly two billion minutes viewed, but can’t top Squid Game

On debut, Maid reaches a vast total of minutes viewed, but it’s not enough to stop Squid Game The Nielsen data for the week 4-10 October are out, and the numbers are enormous, for both Squid Game and new entrant Maid. Before we dive in, let’s look at our predictions from last week: If Squid Game follows a normal trajectory, it … >

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