Harry Potter - Emma Warson, Daniel Radcliffe & Rupert Grint

Harry Potter casting – HBO holds an open call for its Potter TV series

Do you know the next Harry Potter, Ron Weasley or Hermione Granger?  HBO are seeking budding wizard actors! The studio has kicked off the casting process to fill the lead roles in the upcoming Harry Potter television series. The show, which plans to faithfully adapt all seven novels, potentially across a decade, aims to begin … >

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Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies aka RTD

Russell T Davies relays diminished confidence for a third new Doctor Who series in 2026

At San Diego Comic Con in July 2024, Russell T Davies gave SFX Magazine a somewhat discouraging update on the status of a third new series in conjunction with Disney, which streams the show on Disney+. “It’s an industry decision, it’s like any business — these things take time. I think the decision will come … >

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Taskmaster

Taskmaster Series 18 start date confirmed

The contestants for Taskmaster Series 18 are Babatunde Aléshé, Jack Dee, Rosie Jones, Emma Sidi & Andy Zaltzman.  News has landed that the mighty Taskmaster returns imminently for its 18th series. The popular celebrity challenge show, lorded over by Greg Davies, with little Alex Horne, is back at Channel 4 on September 12th. The new run … >

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Starfleet Academy

Starfleet Academy series – filming begins

The YA skewed series is set in the 32nd Century, after the events of Star Trek: Discovery.  With the full cast revealed via StarTrek.com, production is now underway on the Starfleet Academy series. The new intake of cadets includes Kerrice Brooks, Bella Shepard, George Hawkins, Karim Diané, Zoë Steiner and Sandro Rosta. They’ll be under … >

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The Acolyte – Disney calls time on the Star Wars series

The show, set in the High Republic era, told the story of a pair of force sensitive twins. According to a Deadline report, Disney+’s The Acolyte won’t be continuing to a second season. The show, from showrunner Lesley Headland, is a mystery-thriller set in the Star Wars universe’s High Republic era. It began with a … >

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Funny Woman Series 2 - Gemma Arterton

Funny Woman Series 2 – Sky reveal first images and start date

Gemma Arterton returns as “Sophie Straw”, the nation’s favourite comic actress.  One of our television treats last year was Sky’s Funny Woman. Based on Nick Hornby’s book Funny Girl, the show is story of Barbara Parker (Gemma Arterton), a young woman trying to make her way as a performer in the 1960s. As Sophie Straw, … >

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Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5

Star Trek live-action comedy series planned

The Star Trek Universe will enter a whole new dimension with a half hour comedy show.  Star Trek has expanded its horizons over recent years, beyond its traditional television and movie formats. We’ve seen the franchise celebrate its past with Picard and Strange New Worlds, and expand into irrelevant animated comedy with Lower Decks. Additionally, Prodigy … >

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