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The Day of the Jackal – Sky & Peacock find their Jackal

Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne boards the series in the lead role. Back in November, we reported on a series adaptation of the classic thriller The Day of the Jackal. Based on Fredrick Forsyth’s novel, the story famously first came to the big screen in 1973 courtesy of Universal Pictures. Now, Sky and Peacock’s television adaptation of … >

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Edward Fox as the Jackal

The Day of the Jackal – Sky and Peacock announce television series

The classic thriller movie will be the inspiration for a new globe-trotting drama.  Drawn from Frederick Forsyth’s seminal thriller, 1973’s The Day of the Jackal drew acclaim on its release. Now the story is getting a “bold, contemporary reimagining” for Sky and Peacock. While remaining true to the spirit of the original, the series promises … >

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New Quantum Leap – Scott Bakula clears up his non-involvement

It looks like Sam Beckett won’t be joining Ben Song on his time-travels.  With the new Quantum Leap launching imminently, fans have been holding on to the hope that original series star Scott Bakula will return. The actor played original leaper Dr. Sam Beckett across five series and his story never concluded; the show ended … >

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Sky reveals the trailer for Vampire Academy

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 … >

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Breeders goes fourth! The hit comedy scores a further season

Sky and FX have confirmed a fourth season of Breeders, their fractious family comedy.  We’ve only just had series 3 land this month in the UK, but Sky have broken the news that they have commissioned a fourth season of Breeders. This comes in conjunction with US network FX. The comedy, which follows the Worsley … >

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Breeders Series 3 – finally a UK launch date! (updated)

As Breeders returns, it fully embraces the teenage years.  Updated 08/06/22: Thanks to a press release from Sky today, we finally have that crucial UK start date for Breeders Series 3; the show began on FX in the US in May. The sitcom, which stars Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard, returns to Sky Comedy on … >

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Paramount+ announces its UK launch date

The Star Trek franchise boldly goes to its new home. Thanks to Variety, we finally have a date for the rollout of Paramount+ in the UK and Ireland; the service launches on Wednesday, June the 22nd. Further international launches will follow, with South Korea in June and Italy, Germany, France and Austria throughout the latter … >

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