Classic Pixar movie Ratatouille is getting a live concert presentation for the first time ever in the UK during the October half-term. The event will feature the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra playing Lost composer Michael Giacchino’s score live on stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 28 October at 3pm and 6pm, with the … >
The latest poster for the new James Bond movie pays tribute to two previous entries in the franchise. Directed by Skyfall‘s Sam Mendes, SPECTRE is set for release in the UK on Monday 26 October and in the US on 6 November. Daniel Craig wears a white suit heavily reminiscent of Sean Connery’s suit in … >
A set of promotional photos have been unveiled for Stellan Skarsgård’s new BBC One drama, from the makers of Broadchurch. River is written and created by Abi Morgan (The Hour). > Order River on DVD on Amazon. The six-part series stars Skarsgård (Thor, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo) as John River, a brilliant police … >
A trailer has been released for BBC One’s new adaptation of DH Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover. Holliday Grainger (Tulip Fever) stars as Lady Chatterley, James Norton (Happy Valley) plays her war-wounded husband Sir Clifford Chatterley and Richard Madden (Game Of Thrones) plays gamekeeper Oliver Mellors. Produced by Sherlock creators Hartswood Films, Lady Chatterley’s Lover airs … >
The BBC has officially announced this morning that Alex Kingston is returning to Doctor Who for this year’s Christmas special. The actress will reprise her role as Professor River Song in the show’s eleventh Christmas episode, which begins filming this week. The special is written by Steven Moffat and directed by Douglas Mackinnon (Sherlock). River … >
Filming has begun in Dublin, Ireland on the third season of Penny Dreadful. The period horror drama was renewed for nine new episodes by Sky Atlantic and US channel Showtime in June. Created, written and executive produced by Skyfall writer John Logan, Penny Dreadful launched in May 2014 and Season 2 aired earlier this year. > … >
Douglas Mackinnon has been revealed as the director of this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special. The online CV of Director of Photography Suzie Lavelle confirms the news. Mackinnon directed the upcoming one-off Sherlock Christmas special earlier this year and has previously directed seven episodes of Doctor Who, including ‘Flatline’, ‘Time Heist’, ‘Listen’, ‘Cold War’, ‘The … >
A new promotional photo has been revealed for the second season of French supernatural drama The Returned. Eight new episodes will begin on Canal+ in France this autumn, where the show is titled Les Revenants. > Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. Season 2 will air in the UK on Channel 4. The official … >
Doctor Who executive producer Steven Moffat has briefly discussed the task of finding his replacement, “when the time comes” for him to leave. Speaking at this year’s Edinburgh International Television Festival following a fan screening of Season 9’s opener, ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’, Moffat was asked if he was “grooming somebody else to take over” from … >
ITV has unveiled the launch trailer for the final season of Downton Abbey. The period drama returns this autumn for eight new episodes, followed by the show’s last ever episode on Christmas Day. Watch the trailer… Season 6 begins at 9pm on Sunday 20 September on ITV. > Buy Season 5 on DVD on Amazon. … >