‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’ Blu-ray review

‘There and Back Again’. So reads the alternative title of J.R.R. Tolkein’s The Hobbit. It also once served as the planned title of this third and final instalment in Peter Jackson’s sprawling film adaptation. And, while ‘The Battle of the Five Armies’ is certainly a fitting title for a film dominated by war, that original … >

Posted Filed under

‘Sherlock’ Christmas special has finished filming

Principal photography is now complete on Sherlock‘s upcoming Christmas special. The one-off episode’s shoot began in Bristol on Tuesday 6 January and wrapped yesterday. Production designer Arwel Wyn Jones tweeted: “Another one done …” > Buy the complete Season 1-3 boxset on Amazon. Written by the show’s co-creators, Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, the festive special … >

Posted Filed under

Should Moriarty return in ‘Sherlock’?

Jim Moriarty is a bit like marmite. When we were introduced to the BBC’s version of the conniving old Professor Moriarty, the stoop-backed scowling villain of old was long gone. Instead, we met Jim – not James, thank you very much: a charming, smiley thirty-something with soulful brown eyes and an easy smile. And a … >

Posted Filed under

‘Sherlock’ special begins filming

Sherlock‘s upcoming one-off special has started filming in Bristol. Written by the show’s co-creators, Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, the special sees Benedict Cumberbatch return as Sherlock Holmes, alongside Martin Freeman as John Watson and Amanda Abbington as Mary Watson. Rupert Graves (Lestrade) and Jonathan Aris (Anderson) were also spotted filming today. There have not … >

Posted Filed under

‘Sherlock’ Christmas 2014 gift guide

“Oh, do your research. I’m not a hero; I’m a high-functioning sociopath. Merry Christmas.” Looking for present ideas for the Sherlock fan in your life this festive season? Well, you’ve come to the right place…   Official 2015 calendar 30cm x 30cm wall calendar. > Buy now on Amazon.   Sherlock: Chronicles book Packed with … >

Posted Filed under

10 of the ‘Sherlock’ cast’s best projects in 2014

2014 has been a busy year for the cast of Sherlock! From blockbusters to independent films, gripping television series to treading the boards of London’s theatres, the actors have done it all. (Not to mention three knockout episodes of a certain detective show on BBC One back in January.) Read on to discover this year’s … >

Posted Filed under

‘Sherlock’ producer reveals photo of stars ‘in costume’ for special

Sherlock producer Sue Vertue has posted an intriguing new photo of Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman “as they’ll appear in [next year’s] Special”. Vertue tweeted the above image this afternoon with the hastags “#221back #Sherlock #notkidding”. The one-off special begins filming in January, with Season 4 shooting later in 2015. > Here’s everything we know … >

Posted Filed under

Video: Derren Brown mesmerises ‘Sherlock’ star Martin Freeman

Derren Brown meets Sherlock stars Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington in a new clip from Stand Up To Cancer 2014 and treats the stunned pair to his very special brand of illusion. Is Martin acting on his own free will or has Derren put a sort of spell on him? A raucous night of fundraising … >

Posted Filed under