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 … >
Alice Eve is starring in a new Early Edition pilot, remaking the late-1990s series. For those with long memories, Early Edition was a show in the feel-good style of Quantum Leap. We have vague recollections of an early evening Saturday slot on itv (but are happy to be corrected!) The show followed the story of … >
On March 14, Wolf Studios in Wales hosted group of young student as part of its Industry Day. The students enjoyed a unique opportunity via Screen Alliance Wales to speak to the crew who are organising the new Doctor Who series at Wolf Studios Wales. Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies opened the event with a … >
But it appears his character of Herbert “Magic” Williams is no stranger to project Quantum Leap. Updated 15/03/22 While it has not been widely picked up on, it has come to our attention that Ernie Hudson’s character of Herbert “Magic” Williams has been in Quantum Leap before; he appeared in season 3’s ‘The Leap Home: … >
Updated 07/03/22 – news has broken of the first casting for the new Quantum Leap pilot. Actor Raymond Lee will play the lead in the upcoming Quantum Leap revival. His character, Dr. Ben Seong, is described as a spiritual successor to the original show’s Sam Beckett – both a scientist and man of faith. It’s … >
Mr. Robot‘s Sam Esmail is adapting the seminal Fritz Lang science fiction movie. After a lengthy gestation period, Deadline are reporting that the 1927 Fritz Lang silent movie Metropolis is to become an Apple TV+ television series. The deep-pocketed streamer has commissioned the project as part of Sam Esmail’s overall deal at Universal Content … >
The new Captain America will play a motor-mouthed outsider on the small screen. US streamer Peacock have given the go ahead to Twisted Metal, a 30-minute action-comedy series based on the classic PlayStation game of the same name. The show stars Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) and comes from Cobra Kai’s Michael … >