At last, espionage drama The Game is about to air on British shores. Like so much spy intelligence, it has passed through American hands first, premiering on BBC America last November. Doctor Who writer Toby Whithouse’s first original drama series since Being Human was largely well-received by what the show calls ‘the cousins’ when it … >
Ahead of the release of the much-anticipated Avengers: Age of Ultron in cinemas on 23 April, we’re taking a look back at Phase 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Next up, 2013’s Thor: The Dark World! The story With Loki safely locked up in the dungeons beneath Asgard after his indiscretions during Avengers Assemble, … >
Doctor Who star Jenna Coleman has joined the cast of Me Before You, a new adaptation of Jojo Moyes’ hit novel. Directed by Thea Sharrock (The Hollow Crown), the movie features Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) and Sam Claflin (The Hunger Games) in the lead roles, alongside Clarke’s Game of Thrones co-star Charles Dance. Deadline … >
Ahead of the release of the much-anticipated Avengers: Age of Ultron in cinemas on 23 April, we’re taking a look back at Phase 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. First up, it’s 2013’s Iron Man 3! The story After the events of Avengers Assemble – which you’ll recall saw Iron Man selflessly sacrificing himself … >
The US remake of Broadchurch will begin in the UK on ITV Encore in April. Gracepoint stars Doctor Who‘s David Tennant as “a character similar to his role in the original”, alongside Breaking Bad‘s Anna Gunn, Nick Nolte, Jacki Weaver, Michael Pena, Kevin Rankin, Virginia Kull and Kevin Zegers. The 10-part series launches at 10pm … >
Fisayo Akinade stars as Dean in Queer as Folk creator Russell T Davies‘ two new dramas, Cucumber and Banana. CultBox caught up with Fisayo for a chat about the shows and his new BBC One series, Ordinary Lies… > Order Cucumber on DVD on Amazon. > Order Banana on DVD on Amazon. Dean is … >
Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle is undeniably one of the best loved figures in Britain’s literary history. ITV’s new three-part series Arthur and George has a lot to live up to. Spanning more than a century and spread across many different adaptions, the fanbase for Conan Doyle’s famous detective has arguably never been greater than … >
At the start of Critical’s first episode, an air ambulance helicopter comes in to land on the rooftop helipad of a building called General Hospital. However, any suggestion that this familiar name brings with it the comfortable ‘doctor/nurse romance’ territory of the afternoon soap is promptly expelled as the anonymous patient-of-the-week projectile vomits a spray … >
The creator of BBC America’s Intruders has announced that the show won’t be returning for a second season. Starring John Simm (Doctor Who, Life on Mars), Mira Sorvino (Mimic) and James Frain (The White Queen), the conspiracy thriller series launched in the UK on BBC Two last October. The X-Files writer Glen Morgan tweeted this … >
Denise Black returned as Hazel Tyler, Vince’s mum in Queer as Folk, in tonight’s episode of Cucumber on Channel 4. CultBox caught up with Denise, currently in Australia, for an exclusive chat about the episode… [CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR EPISODE 6 IF YOU’VE NOT SEEN IT] When did Queer as Folk writer Russell T … >