The show returns with additions to the cast including Gemma Whelan and Roisin Conaty. Sky have announced the start of production on a second series of Funny Woman. The show, based on Nick Hornby’s novel Funny Girl, sees Gemma Arterton play Barbara Parker. As rising star Sophie Straw, she’s a performer trying to make her … >
Delve into the fascinating journey of slot machine technology, from the Liberty Bell to AI-driven innovations. Explore the past, present, and future of slot gaming. Deep within the alluring confines of a casino, the rhythmic symphony of clinking coins and spinning reels has beckoned gamblers for generations. Slot machines, the unsung heroes of the … >
Photo by Simon Ray on Unsplash The realms of film and television are not just gateways to fictional worlds; they are powerful catalysts that shape real-world industries in profound ways. This phenomenon, often akin to a ‘Domino Effect’, sees the influence of visual media cascading through various sectors, from fashion to technology, and even … >
The Mandalorian Din Djarin and his foundling Din Grogu are set to reignite Star Wars at the cinema. The history of entertainment media is littered with television shows which reached for the big screen and fell short. However, we can be fairly certain that the latest Star Wars project from Disney/Lucasfilm has a solid chance. … >
The animated Star Trek show, cancelled by Paramount+, was saved by Netflix. The story of Star Trek: Prodigy, franchise’s children-focussed animated spinoff, has been an eventful one. Launched on Nickelodeon and Paramount+, the show was a success and swiftly recommissioned. However, it later fell foul of Paramount’s cost-cutting last June. With a second season all … >
Reality TV has become part of British TV culture. Although it has been able to spread its wings on a global scale, the Brits arguably adore the genre more than any other nation. A plethora of TV shows have become global successes within this sphere, but it is possible to argue that none have had … >
The American assault on 19th century London society continues. The Buccaneers draws on author Edith Wharton’s unfinished final novel. It tells the story of a group of fun-loving American girls who disrupt London society in the 1870s. After the eight-episode first season concluded last week, Apple TV+ have given the nod for a second run. … >
The pair will play best friends who go on the run together. Prime Video have announced an as-yet-untitled action-adventure series for Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) and Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures). The show, which reveals Waddingham’s character as an assassin, comes from Tessa Coates. The producers are Skydance Television, Double Dream and Octavia Spencer’s Orit Entertainment. … >
BBC Newsround presenter De’Graft Mensah interviewed Ncuti Gatwa on his upcoming role in the 2024 Series of Doctor Who at the London premiere of the Doctor Who Christmas special The Church on Ruby Road. “There’s [a] question I wanted to ask, and it’s based off a conversation we had with [Doctor Who showrunner] Russell [T … >
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also among the most stressful periods too. We get barely any time to ourselves and that can all become a little overwhelming, particularly if you already suffer with your mental health. The Christmas period can really heighten struggles in that regard, with private … >