The Netflix adaptation of Richard Osman’s novel boasts a stellar British cast. With production soon to begin on the movie of Richard Osman’s novel, The Thursday Murder Club, the author has dropped a few further cast announcements. The 2020 bestseller, Osman’s debut novel, follows a quartet of retirement home residents who attempt to investigate murders … >
The series sees God and the Devil trapped on Earth in cat bodies. It’s not only video games enjoying the attentions of Netflix, as the streamer is turning to physical games for animated inspiration too. Arriving this July, the popular card game Exploding Kittens brings its particular brand of feline-based Russian-roulette to the screen. Expect … >
From writer/director Rapman, Supacell stars Tosin Cole and Eddie Marsan. As wait for news about more Extraordinary, there’s a new superpowered series on the block. Worlds away from the antics of The Boys, Supacell is a fresh take on the superhero from writer/director Rapman (Andrew Onwubolu). The action is based in South London, with a … >
As the fourth run of the diabolically superpowered drama hits, there’s confirmation that Series 5 will be the last of The Boys. Fun, furious and filthy, Prime Video’s superpowered drama The Boys returns to Prime Video today. The show’s fourth series promises a well-timed election storyline, as the villainous Vought Industries supports the nefarious Senator … >
Prime Video has announced the premiere of the Japanese Original series Like a Dragon: Yakuza. The show is a live-action adaptation of SEGA’s hit RPG game franchise which debuted back in 2005. The drama series comes from director Masaharu Take, and will star Ryoma Takeuchi as the lead character, Kazuma Kiryu. It promises to showcase … >
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 … >