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 … >
In a shake up behind the scenes, the episode order is also getting a shuffle. Thanks to an exclusive report in Deadline, we’ve learned there are changes afoot at the new Quantum Leap. With the show bound for NBC’s autumn schedule, Martin Gero, who has been with the series in an executive producer capacity, is … >
Now we’ve recovered from that “emergency broadcast”, which introduced us to the threat of The Undeclared War (with a side-order of Prime Ministerial wish fulfilment), we’ve been able to find out a few more details about Channel 4’s upcoming thriller. First up, we have a quote from series creator Peter Kosminsky on what the show … >
The romantic drama/comedy stars Josh Gad and Isla Fisher. The first season landed in February and now it is confirmed that Wolf Like Me is returning for a second run. The show, a romantic comedy with bite, stars Isla Fisher (The Wedding Crashers, Visions) and Josh Gad (Frozen, Avenue 5); he’s a single dad and she’s an attractive woman … >
The new Captain America will play a motor-mouthed outsider on the small screen. US streamer Peacock have given the go ahead to Twisted Metal, a 30-minute action-comedy series based on the classic PlayStation game of the same name. The show stars Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) and comes from Cobra Kai’s Michael … >
The show, from director Abe Forsythe, stars Josh Gad and Isla Fisher. We’ve seen it described as a ‘supernatural dramedy’ and also genre bending, but finally Peacock’s new horror-comedy series Wolf Like Me lands this month. Starring Josh Gad (Frozen, Avenue 5) and Isla Fisher (The Wedding Crashers, Visions), it’s the tale of a mis-matched couple who … >
Based on Dan Brown’s 2009 bestseller, the show stars Ashley Zukerman and Eddie Izzard. Updated 25/01/21 According to a Deadline exclusive, Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol will not be returning for second season with Peacock. The streaming network confirmed the news saying: “We were so proud to bring this action-packed mystery thriller to our members and enjoyed … >
The Seventh Doctor actor will play Igor, the family’s loyal servant on the upcoming movie. Thanks to director Rob Zombie’s socials, news has broken that Sylvester McCoy is playing Igor, the Munsters’ manservant, in his upcoming film. The announcement was accompanied by a shot of McCoy in costume, dressed as a heavily bewhiskered. He’s busy … >
Battlestar Galactica, Quantum Leap and Warehouse 13 all gain a new UK home. While the Peacock brand name isn’t instantly recognisable to UK viewers, you’ve doubtless watched plenty of its shows. It’s the streaming brand name of the mighty NBCUniversal, whose logo has featured the multicoloured bird since the 1980s. Their new deal with Sky, … >
Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt joins Matthew Fox in the adaptation of Alex Scarrow’s novel. As reported in Variety, the five-part mini-series, from John Zinman and Patrick Massett (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Friday Night Lights), will start shooting on 25th September in various international locations, including Prague. It will be directed by Dennie Gordon. Last … >