Blair Witch TV show is coming soon from Lionsgate

Lionsgate has officially creating a TV series based on the Blair Witch franchise, as part of an original content push for its new Studio L platform. The project is one of a many being considered, including a remake of Ryan Reynolds comedy Waiting, and The Honor List starring a host of teen it-people such as … >

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BBC’s The Politician’s Husband is getting a US remake

Chemistry, based on the BBC Two miniseries The Politician’s Husband starring David Tennant and Emily Watson, is in development at US network Showtime. The show is being adapted by House of Cards‘ David Manson, reports Deadline, and will follow the psycho-sexual undertones of a marriage between two alpha spouses at the “cusp of a life … >

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Trust Me gets a second series – but without Jodie Whittaker

Here’s a surprise piece of news: the BBC has decided to commission a second series of last summer’s hit medical drama Trust Me. But that’s not the surprisingly bit: rather that Jodie Whittaker won’t be returning in the show. In fact, it seems as though none of the acting ensemble will! Whittaker was very much … >

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Porridge has been cancelled by the BBC

The recent modern take on the classic sitcom Porridge has come to an end after only one season, it’s been revealed. The new show, that was headlined by Kevin Bishop, Mark Bonnar, Dominic Coleman and Harman Singh, earned its series order after a successful one-off episode. However, the BBC is pulling the plug on the … >

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The Sarah Jane Adventures has been added to BBC iPlayer

Here’s a treat, it a slightly bittersweet one: the BBC has now added the entirety of The Sarah Jane Adventures to BBC iPlayer. The Doctor Who spin-off was, of course, headlined by the brilliant Elisabeth Sladen, whose tragically early death brought the show to a close. But heck, is it good. 53 episodes of the … >

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