The Handmaid’s Tale has been given a fifth season, despite the drop date for season four still being ‘sometime in 2021’ Over on their official Twitter feed (@HandmaidsOnHulu) the Handmaid’s Tale team has revealed they will be getting a season 5. Here’s the tweet: The cast has a special message for you Season 4 returns in … >
ITV has announced the commissioning of a new six-part thriller based on Len Deighton’s The Ipcress File. The Ipcress File was the first thriller written by Len Deighton and the basis of a stand-out 1965 Michael Caine film. This new TV versions is written by BAFTA winner John Hodge, directed by Emmy Winner James Watkins … >
Disney held their 2020 investor day on 10 December, and it’s all about the numbers as Star Wars and Marvel lead the raft of announcements From what we read (and there’s a lot) the Disney business plan is working, and working well. Setting out in a rapidly growing market (streaming TV) with niche products (Disney, … >
Sky has revealed details of cast and story for Das Boot series 3. Sky has confirmed production has commenced on Das Boot series 3. They’ve released cast and story details as well as some images. The third series follows the tense struggles of a young U-boat crew as they engage in the Battle of the Atlantic whilst … >
According to the latest information (and some convincing evidence) it seems we now know when Star Wars: Kenobi will start filming Various outlets are reporting a January 4 2021 date for filming to commence on the big Star Wars project we’ve all been wanting. We’ve known Ewan McGregor was to get his own spin-off series but when? … >
BBC 2 today announced Lethal will be the latest comedy pilot for the channel, which will air as part of the New On Two strand in 2021. This tells us two things: more Diane Morgan beyond any return for Motherland and there will be a New on Two strand in 2021. From the announcement we fair … >
Netflix has announced (30 November) there will be a twelve episode remake of Le Casa de Papel (Money Heist) in Korean. Here on Cultbox we appreciate how Netflix is taking shows from across the world and making then accessible to audiences who would otherwise be constrained to a diet of home-grown (or US) culture. We’re … >
OK, they may not be cult television in the strictest sense, but the BBC is treating us to meerkats and penguins this Christmas in two specials from the Natural History Unit. The announcement gives full details, but all you need to know is both programmes will be premiering on BBC One this Christmas. Meerkat: A … >
The Beast Must Die (pic Gareth Gatrell | Isle of Wight County Press) has finished filming after four months on the Isle of Wight (see story in the Isle of Wight County Press). The Beast Must Die is an adaption of the 1938 Nicholas Blake novel and follows a grieving mother who infiltrates the life of … >
Sky today releases a first look image for brand new Sky original prison break drama, Intergalactic which imagines life ‘off-earth’ and is bound for Sky One and TV streaming service NOW TV in 2021. The eight-part series is produced by Moonage Pictures and Motion Content Group, in association with Tiger Aspect for Sky Studios. The … >