Chris Chibnall

The Seven Dials Mystery – Chris Chibnall adapts Agatha Christie (updated)

The Former Doctor Who and Broadchurch showrunner is returning to television.  Updated 12/06/24: Casting revealed for three major roles in The Seven Dials Mystery. Thanks to news broken in Variety, we now know three stars for the upcoming Netflix Agatha Christie adaptation. First up, Mia McKenna-Bruce – the recipient of BAFTA’s 2023 Rising Star award … >

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Peaky Blinders

The Peaky Blinders movie is confirmed for Netflix

Tommy Shelby returns to show us the Peaky Blinders during WWII.  After endless speculation, the Peaky Blinders movie is really happening. is confirmed. The story becomes a feature film – albeit one destined for the small screen on Netflix. The movie will be made in association with BBC Film and Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer) returns to … >

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Netflix announce a Minecraft animated series

Netflix and Mojang have announced that they’re joining forces to create an animated series based on the popular Minecraft franchise.  News of the series was revealed as part of Minecraft’s 15th anniversary celebrations. Released in 2011. Minecraft is the best-selling video game in history, with players building, exploring and interacting within a three dimensional world … >

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Liam Hemsworth as The Witcher

Liam Hemsworth revealed as The Witcher in first look video

Netflix has released a first look video showing Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia — The Witcher Season 4 of The Witcher has entered production in the UK and will be shot back-to-back with season 5. After that, no more Witcher, at least in this story line. As has been well-reported, Henry Cavill has left the role … >

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Bridgerton season 3 set to break records

Bridgerton season 3 has stormed the Netflix Top 10 in its first few days of release — what next? If (like some of us at CultBox Towers) you’ve already seen that carriage scene in Bridgerton season 3, it turns out you aren’t alone. The Netflix English language TV audience figures for May 13-19 show the first four … >

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3 Body Problem

3 Body Problem renewed for “additional episodes” at Netflix

The series will return, but we’re not sure in what form.  Netflix has confirmed the renewal of it lavish sci-fi adaptation 3 Body Problem. The show, based on the trilogy of novels by Cixin Liu, will be back for more – although the streamer has not been forthcoming on quite how many we can expect. … >

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Scooby-Doo live-action series in the works for Netflix

Pump up the tyres on the Mystery Machine and get the snacks in, Scooby-Doo is preparing for new adventures.  News has broken, via The Hollywood Reporter, that Netflix is planning for a live-action version of Hanna-Barbera’s Scooby-Doo. The classic cartoon franchise, which has endured since 1969, features four young adults and a talking dog who … >

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Wednesday Season 2 – Thandiwe Newton joins the cast

The much-anticipated Addams Family show is set to begin filming this month.  With the cameras set to roll on Wednesday‘s second season there have been a few casting reveals. While Netflix are remain tight-lipped, Variety announced the involvement of Steve Buscemi a few days ago, suggesting he’ll play Nevermore Academy’s new Principal. Now, they’ve dropped an … >

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The Witcher

The Witcher will conclude with Season 5

Netflix have confirmed that the fantasy series will adapt Andrzej Sapkowski’s fnal three books.  Netflix are calling time on another of their big shows, with The Witcher now set to conclude after five seasons. Via social media, the streamer dropped a video to show the cast of The Witcher assembling for a readthrough. It also confirms … >

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Dead Boy Detectives

Dead Boy Detectives – Season 1 episode rundown

With the show launching soon, Netflix have revealed episode titles and synopses for Dead Boy Detectives. Set in The Sandman universe, Dead Boy Detectives is based on characters created for DC by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner. It follows two deceased teenage sleuths as they track down the world’s most elusive ghosts and demons. Edwin … >

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