The cast has been announced for BBC One’s new adaptation of JB Priestley’s classic play An Inspector Calls. Harry Potter actor David Thewlis will play The Inspector, alongside Ken Stott (The Hobbit) as Arthur Birling and Miranda Richardson (Mapp & Lucia) as his wife Sybil Birling. The cast also include Chloe Pirrie (Black Mirror), Kyle … >
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed that there will be more than one two-part story in the new season. Moffat told Radio Times: “We’re filming our first two-parter at the moment, which is in fact going to be episodes three and four of the new series. A brilliant script by Toby Whithouse.” Whithouse’s story … >
A new trailer has been unveiled for the upcoming fifth Terminator movie, alongside a brand new pic of returning star Arnold Schwarzenegger. Featuring Doctor Who actor Matt Smith as “a new character with a strong connection to John Connor”, Terminator Genisys will be released in UK cinemas on 3 July and is directed by Alan … >
The first promotional images have been unveiled for Sky Living’s new supernatural drama, The Enfield Haunting. Adapted from Guy Lyon Playfair’s book, This House is Haunted, the three-part dramatisation is set in the autumn of 1977 and draws on extensive documentation, recordings and witness statements. The incident is the most documented account of poltergeist activity in … >
Writer Russell T Davies has confirmed that he only plans for his new Channel 4 series Cucumber to run for one season. Starring Vincent Franklin (The Thick of It) and Cyril Nri (The Bill), the eight-part drama about the passions and pitfalls of 21st century gay life launched last week. > Order Cucumber on DVD on … >
Nosgoth, the free to play competitive team based multiplayer based on the Legacy of Kain series, has now launched into Open Beta worldwide. Square Enix and Psyonix are celebrating by giving double XP to everyone who plays during the Open Beta! Corey Davis, Game Director commented: “We are incredibly passionate about the Nosgoth community and … >
The first trailer for Spooks: The Greater Good has been released. Spooks stalwart Peter Firth, who appeared in every episode of BBC One’s long-running spy drama, returns as MI5 chief Harry Pearce, alongside Kit Harington (Game of Thrones), Tuppence Middleton (Sinbad), Elyes Gabel (World War Z), Eleanor Matsuura (Utopia) and Jennifer Ehle (Pride and Prejudice). It … >
Channel 4 has announced the recommission of new comedy Catastrophe for a second season. Written by and starring Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney, the show launched on Channel 4 last week and pulled in an average consolidated audience of 1.2 million viewers. Catastrophe follows an Irish woman (Sharon Horgan) and an American man (Rob Delaney) … >
The new season of BBC Four’s Scottish comedy Bob Servant will begin next month. Season 2 begins at 9.30pm on Monday 9 February on BBC Four. Bob (Brian Cox), and Frank (Jonathan Watson) have thrown themselves into their first love – the burger van business. Bob confidently predicts that his cheeseburgers will act as an … >
The first posters for the upcoming Spooks movie have been unveiled. Described as “a high-octane espionage blockbuster”, the big screen spin-off of BBC One’s long-running spy drama arrives in UK cinemas on 8 May 2015. Spooks: The Greater Good stars Kit Harington (Game of Thrones), Tuppence Middleton (Sinbad), Elyes Gabel (World War Z), Eleanor Matsuura (Utopia) … >