Marvel already planning third ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ movie

The director of Guardians of the Galaxy has revealed that Marvel has already approached him about making another sequel. Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 is currently filming at Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Fayette County, Georgia and the shoot is expected to continue until June. Doctor Who star Karen Gillan is returning as Nebula, alongside … >

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‘EastEnders’ star Matt Di Angelo joins ‘Ordinary Lies’ Season 2

The cast has been announced for the second season of BBC One’s Ordinary Lies. Filming has begun in Wales on six new episodes of Shameless writer Danny Brocklehurst’s acclaimed drama series from the makers of Happy Valley and Last Tango In Halifax. The first season launched on BBC One in March last year, averaging a … >

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Sky1 orders second season of ‘Stan Lee’s Lucky Man’

Stan Lee’s Lucky Man will return to Sky1 next year for a new season. An “action-packed crime drama about fate, gambling, superstition and the consequences of our actions”, the ten-part original British drama launched in January on Sky1, delivering an average cumulative audience of 1.9 million. Season 1 concluded last month and has become the … >

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Watch first trailer for Jenna Coleman’s new Queen Victoria drama

ITV has released a brief teaser for the channel’s major new drama about the early life of Queen Victoria. From the makers of BBC One’s Poldark, the eight-part series began filming last year. Victoria follows Queen Victoria (Doctor Who star Jenna Coleman) from her accession to the throne at the tender age of 18 through … >

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‘Mr Selfridge’ actor joins new ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off ‘Class’

The first bit of casting has been revealed for BBC Three’s Class. Set in contemporary London at the fictional Coal Hill School, the eight-part Doctor Who spin-off begins filming in April and writer Patrick Ness has confirmed that “announcements” are on the way next week. However, eagle-eyed Twitter user @TomMar5hall has spotted that the online … >

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New details on ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off ‘Class’ due next week

YA author Patrick Ness has revealed that “announcements” are on the way for BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off, Class. Set in contemporary London at the fictional Coal Hill School, the eight-part series begins filming in April. Ness tweeted today: “Last full week in London for a while. I’ll be in Cardiff for a good … >

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‘Plebs’ return date and Season 3 trailer revealed

Plebs, ITV2’s sitcom set in ancient Rome, will return for a third season next month. Tom Rosenthal, Joel Fry and Ryan Sampson are back as Marcus, Stylax and their feckless slave Grumio. New cast members include visiting parents (Samantha Spiro, Danny Webb, Steve Edge), a brazen Vestal Virgin (Michelle Keegan), a doping discus thrower (Ingrid … >

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‘Our Girl’ writer reveals hints about show’s new lead character

The creator of Our Girl has hinted that the mission in Season 2 will be “fraught [and] perilous”. Five new episodes of BBC One’s army drama are currently filming in South Africa, with Michelle Keegan replacing former star Lacey Turner in the lead role as medic Corporal Georgie Lane. “Kenya is a complicated and volatile posting … >

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‘Doctor Who’ exec still keen to get Peter Jackson directing an ep

The makers of Doctor Who haven’t given up their hopes of persuading The Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson to film an episode. Showrunner Steven Moffat had previously revealed: “I’ve spoken to [Peter Jackson] face to face, and he would like to do one. He accepts that there’s no money and that there’s no … >

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