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 … >
It’s a first look at their raucous and exuberant 80s neon western starring Jason Flemyng. Ahead of its 2023 launch, Sky have delivered a teaser for their upcoming 1980s drama A Town Called Malice. The show follows a family of former London gangsters who’ve relocated to the Costa del Sol. Spain offers them a chance … >
Sky’s new comedy about kicking the habit(s) reunites two stars of Father Ted. Ahead of its December release, Sky have dropped the trailer for their new comedy. Starring Sheridan Smith in the title role, Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything tackles the subject of addictions and how they can come to define our lives. Here’s … >
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 … >
The star is heading for Jacobean England in an eight-part limited series. Sky and US network AMC have announced that Julianne Moore will star in Mary & George. The show, set in the Jacobean era, inspired by Benjamin Woolley’s non-fiction book The King’s Assassin. The show is described as “… a deliciously dangerous eight-part limited … >
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 … >
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 … >
Set on the outskirts of Milan, Blocco 181 is a “a dark fairy tale”. Sky have dropped an impressive the trailer for their upcoming Italian crime drama. Blocco 181 promises to explore love and crime, set to the rhythms of rap and reggaeton, in a hyper-real, ultra-colourful and multicultural Milan. Against this backdrop, three friends … >
Michelle De Swarte stars as a woman who suddenly has to embrace motherhood… or else! Described as a “… darkly funny, raw examination of motherhood, from the perspective of a woman who doesn’t want to be one”, The Baby is an upcoming comedy/horror series for Sky. The show stars Michelle De Swarte, who’s perhaps best … >
The explosive “family saga, thriller, and crime drama collision” will air in 2023. Sky have announced the start of filming on another of their Sky Original drama series. A Town Called Malice, written by Nick Love (Bulletproof), will follow the story of a crime family in the early 1980s. Here’s the premise: Set amongst the … >