“It can be a dangerous place, but it’s our last, best hope for peace.” Updated 19/05/22 – It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about the new Babylon 5 series, but there are more positive noises! Described as a “from-the-ground-up reboot”, the show was originally slated for this year, before becoming mired in the … >
Variety teases a series with Black Mirror stories that are even more cinematic in scope. Thanks to an exclusive piece up at Variety, we’ve learned that a new series of Black Mirror is being worked on. The dystopian anthology series, the brainchild of Charlie Brooker, last appeared in 2019. It landed a short three-episode fifth … >
The Sex Education actor will lead the next version of Doctor Who under Russell T Davies. The BBC have announced the identity of the next Doctor: actor Ncuti Gatwa will take on the role when Jodie Whittaker leaves Doctor Who later this year. Gatwa, who is aged 29, is best known for his role as … >
The show takes place in the world of ska and two tone music. With Peaky Blinders concluded, on the small screen at least, the BBC have turned to its creator for another period set project. However, this one is a shade more up to date; with the working title of Two Tone, the show will … >
Stand and deliver for an example of genius casting! In what sounds his perfect role, comedian Noel Fielding is to play the 18th century highwayman Dick Turpin. Apple TV+ have said yes to a comedy-adventure series which promises to tell the story of the notorious robber whose crimes have become the stuff of legend. We … >
She will star in, and executive produce, the adaptation of Terri White’s memoir. In more Bad Wolf news, Deadline have revealed that the production company is lining up a new project with Billie Piper. The actress will star in an adaptation of Coming Undone, the memoir of former Empire magazine editor-in-chief Terri White. Coming Undone … >
Sharpe author Bernard Cornwell’s historical fiction trilogy is getting the adaptation treatment. Last year we watched with interest as Bad Wolf, the production company formed by Jane Tranter and Julie Gardener were acquired by Sony Pictures Television. The Cardiff-based production company has been responsible for the BBC’s adaptation of Phillip Pullman’s His Dark Materials, as … >
The Moon Knight scribe is turning his attention to another Marvel hero: Nova. Thanks to news broken by Deadline, we’ve learned about another of the projects brewing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While it’s not yet confirmed as a film or a Disney+ streaming show, Nova is bound for our screens. The project is being … >
Four of the corporation’s top rated dramas will be back for a second series. The BBC are celebrating their drama output with a raft of recommissions. Four of their most-watched dramas are returning; The Tourist, The Responder, Vigil and Time will all be back for more. The Tourist As the highest-rated drama of 2022 so far, … >
Supernatural‘s Misha Collins has been cast as the District Attorney who turns supervillain. Of all the Gotham-related stories being created at the moment, Gotham Knights is one which really catches our interest. Set after Batman’s murder, it focusses on his rebellious adopted son who forms an unlikely alliance with the children of Batman’s enemies. Framed for … >