Warner Bros. has announced the release date for a sequel to upcoming Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The first movie is due in cinemas later this year and began filming last summer in Leavesden, England. Directed by David Yates, who helmed the final four Harry Potter movies, the all-new adventure … >
James Norton has joined the cast of McMafia, BBC One’s epic new drama set in the international crime world. Created by screenwriter and director Hossein Amini (Drive) and James Watkins (The Woman in Black), the eight-part series is being produced by Cuba Pictures, the makers of BBC One’s Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. Inspired by … >
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat says that he is keen to avoid “the embarrassment” of drawing attention to his upcoming exit on the show. Moffat will step down from the role as lead writer in 2017’s Christmas special, following Season 10 next spring. Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall will take over as showrunner for 2018’s Season … >
The fourth season of Sherlock has been made available for UK customers to pre-order on DVD and Blu-ray. The three new episodes are not expected to air until January 2017, but eager fans can get their orders in now. Episode 2 will guest star Toby Jones (Dad’s Army, The Girl) as “one of Doyle’s finest villains”, … >
ITV has announced the commission of a new contemporary drama serial from the writers of A Mother’s Son and Mistresses. Hermione Norris (In the Club) and Lee Ingleby (The A Word) will lead the cast of Innocent, written by Chris Lang (Unforgotten) and Matt Arlidge (The Little House). The cast also includes Angel Coulby (Merlin), Daniel Ryan (Home … >
Filming has begun on a brand new Jonathan Creek special. Titled ‘Daemons’ Roost’, the 90-minute episode will air on BBC One later this year. QI star Alan Davies returns as Creek, alongside Sarah Alexander (The Worst Week Of My Life) as his wife, Polly. Davies first revealed details of the new special earlier this year, … >
The first photo has been released of the all-new cast for the second season of BBC One’s Ordinary Lies. Shameless writer Danny Brocklehurst’s acclaimed drama series, from the makers of Happy Valley and Last Tango In Halifax, will return this autumn with six new episodes. The first season launched on BBC One in March last … >
1996’s Doctor Who TV movie will finally make its HD debut on Blu-ray later this year. Starring Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor alongside Daphne Ashbrook as Grace and Eric Roberts as the Master, the feature-length episode celebrated its 20th anniversary in May. ‘The TV Movie’ will be released on Blu-ray on Monday 19 September … >
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed that he currently believes Peter Capaldi will continue playing the Doctor beyond the end of the next season. Capaldi joined as the Twelfth Doctor in 2013 and Season 10 will be his third season in the role. Matt Smith and David Tennant both played the Doctor for three … >
The first trailer has been released for the new TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods. Developed by Hannibal creator Bryan Fuller and Michael Green (Heroes) for Starz alongside Doctor Who writer Neil Gaiman, the 10-episode series began filming in Toronto, Canada in April. Ricky Whittle (The 100) leads the cast as Shadow Moon, alongside Ian McShane (Deadwood) as Mr. Wednesday, Emily Browning (Legend) … >