Game shows have long been a staple form of entertainment for many. Evolving significantly from their origins on radio and television to today’s modern digital platforms. This transformation reflects broader changes in media consumption, technology, and viewer preferences. This article explores the journey of game shows from traditional broadcast methods to their current prominence on … >
Famous English television, stage and screen actor William Russell died on 3 June 2023 at the age of 99. Born William Russell Enoch on 19 November 1924 in Sunderland, County Durham, he became interested in acting at an early age. He was educated at Wolverhampton Grammar School and Oxford University. He was involved in organising … >
Here’s our May 2024 Podcast Roundup – what we’ve been listening to in the worlds of CultBox. In no particular order, our picks this month are… The Rest Is Entertainment Marina Hyde and Richard Osman’s popular culture show continues to be an essential listen. This month, topics for discussion covered the fairness of Mastermind and … >
The series, for Prime Video, will take inspiration from the Young Sherlock Holmes books by Andrew Lane. We’re still waiting that long-promised third Sherlock Holmes film, but in the meantime director Guy Ritchie is returning to the character. Prime Video have just announced a new television series: Young Sherlock. Promising all the wit and charm … >
The cast list for the sixth 2024 Doctor Who series episode Rogue, was released on the BBC One listing for the programme. The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and “Lady Ruby Sunday of the Notting Hill Estate” (Millie Gibson) crash the Duchess of Pemberton’s (Indira Varma) ball in 1813 Bath. The ball is the highlight of the … >
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, … >
The impact of pop culture on entertainment has always been massive, affecting everything from music to fashion, movies and television. Over the last few years, this influence has even spread to the world of online games, as highlighted by Online Slot. Developers of casino games have found that integrating pop culture into their slot games … >