First official pic of Benedict Cumberbatch’s ‘Doctor Strange’ costume

The new issue of Entertainment Weekly features the first official look at Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch in Marvel’s upcoming Doctor Strange movie. Directed by Scott Derrickson (Sinister), the 14th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is currently shooting in several locations around the world, including London, New York, Hong Kong and Kathmandu, Nepal. Alongside Benedict Cumberbatch … >

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BBC Three orders second season of ‘Josh’

Josh Widdicombe’s BBC Three sitcom Josh will return for a new six-part season next year. Written by Widdicombe with Tom Craine, the comedy series follows Josh and two mates – Elis James as Owen and Beattie Edmondson as Kate – living in a flatshare. Josh Widdicombe commented: “Writing and making Josh was the best job … >

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‘BAFTA Celebrates Downton Abbey’ review: A very fitting tribute

Jonathan Ross hosts an hour-long celebration of Downton Abbey that culminates in Julie Walters’ presentation of a BAFTA Special Award to the show that has become a world-wide phenomenon. The prevailing sentiment of every cast member interviewed is surprise at the show’s unprecedented success and profound gratitude to have been part of it. Respect for … >

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UK return date confirmed for ‘The Walking Dead’

The Walking Dead will be back on UK screens in February with the second half of Season 6. Episode 9 of the hit US drama’s sixth season will air at 9pm on Monday 15 February on FOX, followed by Talking Dead at 10pm, presented by Chris Hardwick. The first half of Season 6 concluded last … >

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Alex Kingston chats about River as full-time ‘Doctor Who’ companion

Doctor Who star Alex Kingston has discussed the possibility of signing up for a full season as the show’s regular companion. The Arrow actress made her Doctor Who debut as River Song in 2008’s ‘Silence in the Library’ and returns to the role in this year’s Christmas special, ‘The Husbands of River Song’. > Order … >

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Ping Pong unites generations this Christmas

This post is sponsored by The National Lottery. The National Lottery is bringing all generations together this festive season, through the power of… Ping Pong! Yep, a brilliant new short film sees young players from Greenhouse Sports meet their match when they take on a team of over 70s players from the Veterans English Table … >

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The markets are certainly feeling the Force

Unless you’ve spent the last few months trapped down a well, it’s been hard not to catch a glimpse of the hype surrounding the new Star Wars film. But perhaps what you haven’t noted is that the biggest winners here aren’t just the fans, but the production company and the stock market traders themselves. Drawing … >

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BBC One orders second season of ‘Ordinary Lies’

Shameless writer Danny Brocklehurst’s drama Ordinary Lies will return for six new episodes next year. The first season launched on BBC One in March, averaging a consolidated audience of over 6 million. > Order Ordinary Lies on DVD on Amazon. Writer and executive producer Danny Brocklehurst commented: “The audience response to the first series of … >

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