The Bristol based animation studio are returning to a pair of favourites. Aardman have released details of the voice cast for their upcoming Chicken Run sequel. The original, released twenty-two years ago and inspired by The Great Escape, is considered a stone cold classic here at CultBox Towers. Chicken Run was a collaboration with Dreamworks … >
A host of familiar names return for the show’s final run. Back in October, the BBC confirmed Happy Valley‘s long-awaited return for a third and final series. The crime drama, set in the Calder Valley, has won critical plaudits and big audiences. It’s also scored BAFTAs for writer Sally Wainwright and it’s star Sarah Lancashire. … >
The British actor will play Edwin Stanton on the trail of a presidential killer. Tobias Menzies (The Crown, Game of Thrones) has signed on to play a lead role Manhunt, Apple TV+’s story of the hunt for Abraham Lincoln’s killer. Adapted from James Swanson’s award winning book Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer, the series … >
The explosive “family saga, thriller, and crime drama collision” will air in 2023. Sky have announced the start of filming on another of their Sky Original drama series. A Town Called Malice, written by Nick Love (Bulletproof), will follow the story of a crime family in the early 1980s. Here’s the premise: Set amongst the … >
Patrick Troughton’s son will take on his father’s role for a new run of box sets. Doctor Who audio producers Big Finish have taken the step of casting Michael Troughton as the Second Doctor. A successful actor in his own right, Michael Troughton starred in the 1980s/90s political sitcom The New Statesman with Rik Mayall. … >
The Mad Men star reprises his role as Heaven’s second-in-command. As production continues on the second coming of Good Omens, Amazon Studios have confirmed a number of guest stars, led by the angelic Jon Hamm. The former Mad Men star is to reprise his role as the Archangel Gabriel, joined by the heavenly coterie of … >
No Mr. Bond, I expect you to listen… The world’s most famous super-spy is celebrating his 60 years since his cinematic debut in October 2022. As a tribute, a documentary entitled The Sound of 007, will air on Apple TV+. Promising to go “… behind the lens into the greatest movie franchise in history…”, the … >
Set in a post-Batman Gotham, an unlikely alliance is formed… While the new Robert Pattinson fronted The Batman is incoming next year, with multiple spin-offs already in progress, and Batwoman and Pennyworth both returning for third seasons, you’d be forgiven for thinking we were at peak-Bat. However the CW, home to the Arrowverse, has other … >
The heist drama show will return for a further run on IMDb TV. Having successfully regenerated Leverage, the Hustle-like show about a group of criminals who use their skills for good against the rich and powerful, Amazon Studios have announced the revived show is getting a second outing. The original Leverage ran from 2008 – … >
Series 4 is set to begin filming in the New Year. With another Christmas Special imminent, guest starring Jennifer Saunders, the BBC have announced that Ghosts is coming back for a fourth time around too. When the show returns, Button House will finally be open for business – or at least its gatehouse will be … >