In the words of Ab Fab’s Eddy and Patsy in the middle of a wine tasting: ‘this… this is the one.’ Or at least so everyone says. Some might argue that this is more of the recognised opinion rather than one that anybody actually holds. Others would point out that this is the quintessential Bond … >
Neil Gaiman has revealed plans to bring Mervyn Peake’s of Gormenghast novels to the big screen for the first time. Gaiman tweeted yesterday: “Tomorrow we start talking to studios, and will soon find out which of them wants to make Mervyn Peake’s wonderful Gormenghast as a movie.” Peake’s three Gormenghast novels were originally published between … >
Sean Bean (Game of Thrones) is taken on a terrifying journey in pursuit of a chilling and diabolical foe in ITV Encore’s The Frankenstein Chronicles. Incorporating elements from the investigative and horror genres with an extraordinary hero at its centre, The Frankenstein Chronicles is set in Georgian London in 1827 and has been created by … >
If, like myself, your earliest television memories include Tom Baker’s Fourth Doctor, Bruce Banner’s transformation into the Incredible Hulk and the terrifying combination of Rod Hull and Emu, then it’s likely that lodged somewhere in the back of your mind will be images from the mid-‘70s sci-fi adventure series Space: 1999. Executively produced by Thunderbirds … >
Griff Rhys Jones will present an all-new collection of never-seen-before outtakes from the world of TV and film next month. It’ll Be Alright on the Night is back for a one-off episode at 9pm on Wednesday 30 December on ITV. This latest edition of the long-running bloopers compilation will feature stars including Dame Helen Mirren, … >
Marvel Studios has announced that production has begun on Doctor Strange. The final confirmed cast features Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game), Chiwetel Ejiofor (The Martian), Rachel McAdams (Sherlock Holmes) and Michael Stuhlbarg (Steve Jobs) with Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal) and Tilda Swinton (The Grand Budapest Hotel). Directed by Scott Derrickson (Sinister), the movie will be shot … >
BBC One has revealed that the new two-part Luther special will air next month. Starring Idris Elba as murder detective DCI John Luther, the first episode airs at 9pm on Tuesday 15 December on BBC One. > Buy the complete Season 1-3 box set on Amazon. Written by the crime drama’s creator Neil Cross and … >
There were only three things missing from Dr. No: a theme song, a villainous henchman and an appearance by Q (Peter Burton played Major Boothroyd in Dr. No, but he was never billed as or referred to as Q). Fortunately the remaining elements of the Bond formula were all added for this first sequel and … >
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Extended Edition and the epic The Hobbit Trilogy Extended Edition is available on Blu-ray 3D, DVD and Digital Download from Monday 23 November. > Buy The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Extended Edition on Amazon. > Buy The Hobbit Trilogy Extended Edition on Amazon. To … >
Death in Paradise star Ben Miller will lead the cast of a new romantic comedy series for BBC One. Written and produced by Mark Bussell and Justin Sbresni (The Worst Week Of My Life), I Want My Wife Back follows one man’s quest to win back his wife. Ben Miller says: “I feel incredibly lucky … >