Actor Luca Marinelli leads the cast as the Italy’s fascist dictator. We love history here at CultBox Towers and there’s something compelling about the stories of how dictators rose to power. It’s doubtless why we’re addicted to Paul McGann’s podcast on the subject. While Real Dictators has yet to tackle however is Benito Mussolini, the Italian … >
We welcome Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy as the adult versions of Alicent and Rhaenyra. We’ve known from the outset that House of the Dragon would incorporate a narrative time jump during its first season. The Game of Thrones prequel draws its story from George R. R. Martin’s Fire and Blood; it chronicles an approximately … >
The show’s UK broadcaster sees bumper figures… and makes episode 1 free to view via YouTube. Based on George R.R. Martin’s boom Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon, the new Westeros-set show takes place some 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. However, thanks to viewing figures being trumpeted by Sky, the prequel … >
With a bumper audience for its premiere, those dragons will be back for more! HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, which launched on September 21st, has garnered critical and popular acclaim. In terms of numbers, the premiere has grabbed the largest audience for any new HBO series; across on-demand and streaming in the … >
Peacock open the doors of the Vampire Academy on September 16th. Sky’s hook-up with the Peacock, the NBC/Universal streamer continues to bear fruit. One of the latest shows to make it across the pond is Vampire Academy. Based on Richelle Mead’s YA book series, the story centres on a boarding school, St. Vladimir’s Academy, where … >
As the Game of Thrones spin-off launching today, its creator talks about the fantastical aspects of Westeros. As we return to the world of Westeros, to see the Targaryen civil war – as chronicled in House of the Dragon – it’s time to immerse ourselves in the rules of George R. R. Martin’s world. Helpfully, … >
Nicola Walker returns to solve crime in the waterways of Scotland in Annika series 2. UKTV’s Alibi channel, in conjunction with partners US broadcaster Masterpiece and All3Media International, have recommissioned Annika. It’s no surprise however, as the first series became their all-time top performer. The crime drama comes from Nick Walker, based on his BBC … >
The creator of Westeros sets up the runners and riders in the race to succeed King Viserys. With House of the Dragon imminent, it’s time for viewers to return to Westeros. However, while the Targaryen dynasty were all but a spent force at the beginning of Game of Thrones, the new show finds them at … >
UK Fans have the chance to sit on the new look Iron Throne before the House of the Dragon premiere. With the countdown on for the premiere of the Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon, Sky are offering fans a chance to enjoy their moment in Westeros’ least comfortable seat. Forged by … >
The former Doctor Who star will appear alongside Lily Allen in the seaside comedy-drama. Updated 22/07/22: Freema Agyeman has confirmed that she won’t be returning to New Amsterdam. Despite the show’s return for a fifth and final season, it will be without Dr Helen Sharpe; Freema Agyeman took to social media yesterday to announce she … >