Deadline (and others) has reported Benedict Cumberbatch will star in a new limited series based on John Buchan’s The 39 Steps Since John Buchan’s novel was published in 1915, it has been widely adapted, including a classic movie in 1955 by Alfred Hitchcock. It’s been in numerous films (including a BBC version in 2008 starring Rupert … >
The BBC has announced The Mezzotint, a ghost story for Christmas based on the M. R. James short story and adapted for television by Mark Gatiss The Mezzotint is the latest ghost story for Christmas from Mark Gatiss on the BBC, following Martin’s Close in 2019, The Dead Room in 2018, The Tractate Middoth in … >
Matthias Schoenaerts stars as Django in the new ten-part series being made by CANAL+ Création Originale and Sky Original Billed as a high-concept reimagining of the classic Western Django (loosely based on the Sergio Corbucci feature film) starring Matthias Schoenaerts (The Danish Girl, The Mustang, Bullhead, Rust and Bone), Django promises a fresh new take on the Western … >
Fate The Winx Saga renewed for a second season after only a month Deadline has reported the renewal of Fate: The Winx Saga for another eight episodes. As we reported previously, this is a title with a significant presence already in both comics and animation. Even if the live action series has carved its own path, … >
Netflix has announced new live action show Wednesday directed by Tim Burton Director of Original Series at Netflix, Teddy Biaselli has given a series of quotes on the forthcoming new Netflix series. First some introduction (edited): Who among us has never felt like an outsider? I truly believe that most people have, at one time … >
The BBC has revealed details of the cast for The Cleaner As we first reported in August, Greg Davies is to star in The Cleaner, a remake of German crime scene cleaner comedy Der Tatortreiniger. Now we can report further casting details. The cast includes: Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown), David Mitchell (Upstart Crow, Back), Stephanie Cole (Still Open … >
Netflix has its Kate! Bridgerton season 2 focusses on the romance between Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate Sharma played by Simone Ashley After Bridgerton season 1, eldest brother Anthony is looking to settle down. Enter the Sharma sisters to London society. As Lady Whistledown explains: 1814 promises to be another eventful season, but not, This … >
Channel 4 is making the Mr Men at 50 with a Matt Lucas led documentary Presented by super fan, writer, actor and comedian, Matt Lucas, 50 Years of the Mr Men will chart the history of the colourful little characters who changed global publishing forever and found their way into the hearts and bedtime stories … >
Nick Frost announced the Truth Seekers cancellation on Instagram in his own unique way Taking to Instagram (his user is @friedgold) to give his thoughts on the Truth Seekers cancellation, Nick Frost was typically blunt: “It’s a massive kick in the willy.” He then went on to tell how there were still stories left to … >
A new series for Sonic the Hedgehog on Netflix, Sonic Prime is coming in 2022 The Sonic brand marks 30 years in 2021 and Netflix has revealed a new animated series being made in Vancouver. The 24-episode animated adventure for kids, families, and long-time fans draws upon the keystones of the brand and features the “Blue Blur” … >