UKTV Alibi’s Annika is recommissioned

Nicola Walker returns to solve crime in the waterways of Scotland in Annika series 2. UKTV’s Alibi channel, in conjunction with partners US broadcaster Masterpiece and All3Media International, have recommissioned Annika. It’s no surprise however, as the first series became their all-time  top performer. The crime drama comes from Nick Walker, based on his BBC … >

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The Boys Season 4 announces new cast members

Is anyone else getting Damian Thorn vibes from Homelander’s son?  With the success of Prime Video’s The Boys‘ Season 3 launch prompting a rapid recommission, we’ve been watching for news of the production kicking into gear. That begun to arrive now, with casting details for the new run emerging via Variety. Naturally, Season 3 spoilers … >

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Steven Knight gives Peaky Blinders movie update

Peaky progress, if you will.  Thanks to a recent chat on the Heart Breakfast show, creator Steven Knight has provided an update on the progress of the much-anticipated Peaky Blinders movie. While the BBC television show wrapped up in April, after six explosive seasons, the jump to the big screen promises to continue the story … >

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Highfire – Nicolas Cage’s dragon show is shifting to Paramount+

Cage will voice the vodka-drinking, Flashdance loving dragon of the show’s title.  Previously in development for Amazon, Deadline have broken the news that Highfire is on the move to Paramount+. The “genre-bending” show is being adapted from Eoin Colfer’s novel of the same name. Unlike his enduring Artemis Fowl and its spin-offs, it’s described as … >

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Gemma Chan to time travel for Netflix

The Eternals star is starring in the adaptation of The Moon Represents My Heart, a forthcoming novel.  Gemma Chan’s big screen career has taken off in the past few years with a couple of Marvel roles, plus a great turn in Crazy Rich Asians. However, the star also enjoys a thriving television career; she was … >

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Sherwood – BBC commission a second series

After rave reviews, James Graham’s drama will be back for more.  Launching with impressive viewing figures, BBC One’s Sherwood has been lauded as both clever and compelling. The drama, from James Graham, follows a tense investigation into two shocking and unexpected killings in a former mining community. The show was inspired by real events that … >

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SISTER options screenwriter Abi Morgan’s This is Not a Pity Memoir

Abi Morgan is bringing her deeply personal family story to the screen.  Thanks to news broken by Deadline, it’s been announced that SISTER, the production company behind Abi Morgan’s recent series The Split have picked up the rights to the award-winning TV screenwriter’s autobiographical bestseller This is Not a Pity Memoir. Here’s the blurb for … >

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