According to Ofcom, the number of people watching broadcast TV has fallen yet again. This time, things look bad. The watchdog claims TV’s most recent slide is the worst since records began. Has the inevitable dawned on the beloved box? Mixed-media The answer is more complex than ‘yes’ or ‘no’. As a collective, our taste in … >
Here’s our April 2024 Podcast Roundup – what we’ve been listening to in the worlds of CultBox. In no particular order, our picks this month are… Table Manners S16, Ep 25: Billie Piper Jessie and Lennie are joined for breakfast by Billie Piper, who was out promoting Scoop. However, the chat goes much wider and … >
The Disney+ film, chronicling the career of Jim Henson, is directed by Ron Howard. Ahead of its May 31st release, Disney+ have revealed the trailer for its new documentary about Jim Henson. While he’s best known for colourful characters of The Muppets, Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock, Henson was also responsible for movies such as The … >
Over the last decade, the popularity of international European shows has skyrocketed. But, how did this begin? And, what technology has supported such growth? Let’s take a look. In the Beginning, There Was One Source: Pixabay What first began as a technical broadcasting experiment has become a mainstay of European TV – Eurovision. Today, … >
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In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies says much of the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday’s story arc together is inspired by the “Timeless Child” plot point introduced by previous showrunner Chris Chibnall. In the Doctor Who Series 12 episode The Timeless Children, it is revealed to the thirteenth incarnation … >
The Monsterverse television series, starring Kurt and Wyatt Russell will be back for more… Apple TV+ have announced that Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, which takes place in Legendary Entertainment‘s Monsterverse, is recommissioned. On the heels of “monstrous success”, the streamer has confirmed a deal for the second run of Monarch. It also mentions multiple spin-off … >
Disney+ confirm the start date for Shardlake with a social media announcement from two of its stars. Revealing a May 1st start for its upcoming C.J. Samsom adaptation, Disney+ have deployed the show’s stars Arthur Hughes and Antony Boyle to make a short Instagram reveal. View this post on Instagram A post shared … >
The Game of Thrones spin off moves towards production. With all the focus on the fiery action of House of the Dragon, which lands its second series in June, it’s easy to forget that there’s another Game of Thrones related show in the offing. “Dunk and Egg”, more properly known as A Knight of the … >
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