COBRA: Rebellion

COBRA returns to Sky for Series 3 – COBRA: Rebellion

Jane Horrocks joins the cabinet as the new Defence Secretary.  Sky have released a first-look image from their returning political thriller series COBRA. The show takes its name from the infamous ‘Cabinet Office Briefing Room A’ where British Prime Ministers often chair crisis meetings. Styled COBRA: Rebellion for its third season, the show deals with … >

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Django

Django – Sky drop trailer for their new Western

Get ready for an epic tale of redemption as Django adapts the tale of the acclaimed Spaghetti Western. We first reported on Django almost a year ago, with the show billed as fresh new take on the Western genre with a contemporary and psychological twist. Now the ten-part drama, which stars Matthias Schoenaerts, Noomi Rapace, … >

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Luca Marinelli

M. Son of the Century – Joe Wright directs the story of Mussolini’s rise

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 … >

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Gangs of London 2

Gangs of London – the full Series 2 trailer is here (updated)

And Sky have released a date for the show’s return.  (Updated 26/09/22): A lot has changed in the world since the first series of Gangs of London aired back in April 2020. At the time, the home grown thriller series not only garnered critical acclaim, but became the biggest Sky Original series for five years … >

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The Amazing Maurice – trailer for Sky’s upcoming Christmas film

Is it too early to get excited for Christmas yet?  The festive season might be six months away, but it hasn’t stopped Sky dropping a trailer for one of their upcoming treats. The Amazing Maurice, an adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s 2001 novel The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, brings a Discworld twist to the … >

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Gangs of London

Gangs of London – first teaser trailer for Series 2

The BAFTA winning show returns for a second series this year.  Sky Atlantic have dropped the first teaser trailer for their upcoming second series of the award-winning Gangs of London. The show’s April 2020 launch was massive for Sky as a home grown hit, rather than an imported show. Set a year after the events … >

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