Cyberman from Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet (1966)

Genesis of the Cybermen – Big Finish announce Doctor Who Lost Story

The audio drama draws on the ideas of the Cybermen co-creator Gerry Davis.  The Fifth Doctor met the Cybermen on television in the fateful ‘Earthshock.’ However, before that storyline became a fixed point in Doctor Who history, an alternative idea explored the origins of the metal men from Mondas. While the Cybermen were first introduced in … >

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Paul Bettany joins Sky’s Amadeus series

The star will play Antonio Salieri in Amadeus, opposite Will Sharpe in the title role.  First mentioned as part of UP NEXT 2024, Sky’s adaptation of Amadeus comes from writer Joe Barton (The Lazarus Project). The series aims to reimagine Peter Schaffer’s play, which famously inspired the lengthy 1984 film by director Miloš Forman. It … >

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A Very Royal Scandal – Michael Sheen to play Prince Andrew

The show will dramatize events leading up to his famous 2019 interview with journalist Emily Maitlis. In terms of high-profile, modern television interviews, it probably doesn’t get more seismic than Newsnight’s Emily Maitlis and her sit-down with Prince Andrew. The infamous conversation focussed on the prince’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and provided some remarkable revelations. … >

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Colourised version of classic Doctor Who episode ‘The Daleks’ coming to DVD, Blu-ray and Steelbook

The Daleks, a 1960s story filmed in black and white, will be available with artistic colourisation on DVD, Blu-ray and Steelbook as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of Doctor Who. Originally transmitted in December 1963 to February 1964, The Daleks were introduced to audiences and soon became one of the Doctor’s most formidable and … >

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Colourised version of classic Doctor Who episode ‘The Daleks’ coming November 23

The Daleks, a 1960s story filmed in black and white, will be available with artistic colourisation as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of Doctor Who. Originally transmitted in December 1963 to February 1964, The Daleks were introduced to audiences and soon became one of the Doctor’s most formidable and enduring foes. The story follows … >

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Gangs of London Season 3 begins filming

Stars Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and Joe Cole return while new behind-the-scenes talent joins the Gangs of London team.  Sky have announced the start of production on a third season of the gangster series Gangs of London. The drama, from Pulse Films, will see Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and Joe Cole reprise their roles as Elliot Carter and Sean … >

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Those About To Die – Prime Video picks up international rights

The show comes from producer/director Roland Emmerich, based on the book of the same name.  Fans of bloody gladiatorial combat rejoice! Via THR, we’ve learned that Those About To Die is coming to Prime Video. Commissioned by US streamer Peacock, the show draws on the same non-fiction text as the movie Gladiator. Across 10 episodes, … >

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The Consultant – teaser for Prime’s new Christoph Waltz series (updated)

With the now show just weeks away, Prime Video have dropped a full trailer for The Consultant.  Updated 07/02/23: The new trailer, running to two minutes, sees Christoph Waltz’s ominous character arrive Regus Patoff at CompWare… and the mayhem that ensues with his unusual working methods. Looking into his past, his new underlings find very … >

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Sky releases a first look image from I Hate Suzie Too

Billie Piper returns to her I Hate Suzie role as the troubled Ms Pickles.  Sky have released a first image from I Hate Suzie Too. The series, which follows Billie Piper as former child star turned actress Suzie Pickles garnered rave reviews with its initial series in 2020. Bold and unflinchingly funny, the comedy-drama is … >

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