Star Wars The Acolyte

Star Wars: The Acolyte is set to begin filming this month

The show takes place in the High Republic era.  With the news that Star Wars: The Acolyte is about to begin filming (Dark Horizons), we thought it was time to round up what we know about the upcoming show. The Acolyte is another live-action series bound for Disney+.  However, unlike the shows we’ve seen so far, … >

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Apple TV+ to explore Dark Matter with Joel Edgerton (updated)

The Obi-Wan Kenobi star will lead the sci-fi adaptation for the streamer.  (Updated 30/08/22): Apple have revealed Jennifer Connelly as Dark Matters‘ co-lead. News on the adaptation of Blake Crouch’s novel Dark Matter has been quiet since March’s initial announcement; Apple TV+ revealed they are making the show with Joel Edgerton in the lead role … >

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Catherine Tate

Queen of Oz – BBC announce new Catherine Tate comedy

The Doctor Who star is set to inherit the fictional Australian throne!  The BBC have announced that they’re transporting Catherine Tate to Australia. She’s set to star in a new show, Queen of Oz, which she has co-created and will also executive produce. Here’s the premise: Princess Georgiana (Tate) is the black sheep of a … >

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Kirby Howell-Baptiste

Sugar – Kirby Howell-Baptiste lands her next role for Apple TV+

The Sandman’s Death will star opposite Colin Farrell After making a memorable impact as Death in Netflix’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman, Kirby Howell-Baptiste has notched up another high-profile role. Scant details available, but we understand (thanks to Deadline) that Sugar is an L.A. based contemporary take on a private detective story. Apple describe … >

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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 3

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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