Terry Crews speaks before Senate against sexual abuse

Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor Terry Crews has given his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, over in the USA, on the topic of sexual abuse in Hollywood. Crews, along with many others in the past year, has blown the whistle against abusive behaviour. Crews recalled an incident from 2016, where he was abused by Hollywood producer Adam Venit: … >

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Star Cops: Mother Earth Part 1 review

In the summer of 1987, the BBC transmitted a show which fused the genres of science fiction and crime; Star Cops followed Nathan Spring, a traditional copper thrust into space as the head of the nascent International Space Police Force. Devised by Blake’s 7 script editor and Doctor Who scribe Chris Boucher, the show was … >

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The Rain season 2 announced by Netflix

The Rain has been renewed for a second season by Netflix, with the powers-that-be from the iconic streaming service opting to order another eight episodes of the Danish drama. Production will resume on the show later this year, with The Rain season 2 expected to appear online for our viewing pleasure at some point next year. Netflix’s Kelly Luegenbiehl … >

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Movies that upset the odds

We all go to the cinema with different motivations. Some arrive at the movies with a big box of popcorn, sit back and enjoy the entertainment. Some come along and dance in their seat throughout whilst singing along to the soundtracks, while others are on the edge of their seats , investing all of their … >

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Troy: Fall Of A City has “potential” for a second series

David Farr, the writer of BBC One and Netflix’s Troy: Fall Of A City, says there is “potential” for a second series of the show. Series 1 wrapped up its run earlier this month, so it’s only natural that talk has turned to the show’s chances of returning. Series 1 adapted Homer’s Iliad, the Ancient Greek poem, … >

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Revolt, and how movies defend the world from alien threats

The latest addition to the welcome collection of movies that see the citizens of Earth defend themselves from alien threat is Revolt, that arrives on DVD in the UK today. Starring Lee Pace, Jason Flemyng and Berenice Marlohe, in this case a small group of survivors are left to fight for human survival in the … >

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Kiri writer Jack Thorne eyeing Grenfell Tower drama?

Where there’s unbelievable tragedy, there’s public interest. And where there’s public interest, there’s usually a few films and TV shows that seek to fulfil that fascination. And so, Jack Thorne has revealed that he’d be interested in writing a series based on Grenfell Tower.

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UNIT Encounters review

After the high-octane widescreen epic that was the previous set UNIT: Extinction, it’s a change of pace for UNIT: Encounters. We have four stories exploring various facets of the UNIT world, with some good exploration of both Kate Stewart (Jemma Redgrave) and Osgood (Ingrid Oliver). While there’s no big enemy looming large, there is something … >

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