Variety is reporting that Sherlock star Martin Freeman is set to executive produce a TV adaptation of John Milton’s 17th century poem Paradise Lost, which is being produced by Dancing Ledge. “Paradise Lost is like a biblical Games of Thrones, transporting the reader into an internecine world of political intrigue and incredible violence. At stake? […]
Billy Zane to guest star in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow as P.T. Barnum
Entertainment Weekly has announced that Billy Zane will be reuniting with his Titanic co-star Victor Garber, having signed on for a one-episode guest appearance in the upcoming third season of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Zane is set to play P.T. Barnum, the American businessman, showman and politician. ““Obviously, we couldn’t resist putting Victor Garber and […]
Game of Thrones’ Michiel Huisman joins The Haunting of Hill House
THR has revealed that Game of Thrones star Michiel Huisman has become the first addition to the cast of The Haunting of Hill House, the upcoming Netflix adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s classic 1959 novel from writer-director Mike Flanagan (Absentia, Oculus). The straight-to-series ten episode show is described as a modern reimagining of the tale, and […]
Annalise Basso and Sasha Frolova cast in Snowpiercer TV series
The Snowpiercer television series for TNT has gained two cast members opposite Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs and Mickey Sumner. Captain Fantastic’s Annalise Basso and Two for One‘s Sasha Frolova have become series regulars in the adaptation of Bong Joon Ho’s 2013 sci-fi film. The pilot will be directed by Doctor Strange‘s Scott Derrickson and is set years after Earth […]
Big Little Lies season 2 is possible says David E. Kelley
A second season of Big Little Lies is possible according to David E. Kelley, the writer and producer of the show. Star of the show Nicole Kidman has recently said that there are no prospects right now for a second season of the popular HBO drama, adding more confusion in terms of whether or not […]
It’s time for us to admit that Batman ’66 was awesome
Luke Owen with some thoughts about Batman ’66… Following the tragic passing of Adam West over the weekend I’ve been thinking a lot about Batman ’66, the TV show that entertained millions of children at the tail-end of the swingin’ sixties. Like many, it was my introduction to the character, and it genuinely might be […]
Doctor Who series 11 could possibly follow one storyline
Some major changes are coming for the eleventh series of Doctor Who including a new showrunner and thirteenth incarnation of the iconic Time Lord, but perhaps even more intriguing is the fact that the upcoming series could shift from an episodic format to following a singular storyline. Incoming showrunner Chris Chibnail spoke to the Royal Television Society about taking […]
Lindsay Lohan joins Rupert Grint and Nick Frost in new Sky 1 comedy Sick Note
Sky 1 has announced that Lindsay Lohan will be joining Rupert Grint and Nick Frost for the second season of its upcoming comedy series Sick Note, which is due to launch its first season this autumn. The series follows the story of Daniel Glass (Rupert Grint), a compulsive liar stuck in a failing relationship and […]
Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Review
Liam Hoofe reviews the fifth season of Orange Is the New Black… ‘Stand Up’ is the slogan for Orange Is the New Black season 5 and the ladies of Litchfield, sorry, Bitchfield, certainly do that in the show’s most innovative season to date. Taking place over the course of a 3-day riot, Orange Is the New […]
Black Mirror to be adapted into a book series
Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror has made quite an impact since its inception in 2011. The show made waves domestically, as well as internationally, until it was eventually shipped over to Netflix streaming for a phenomenal third season. With a fourth season currently in the works, series creator Brooker certainly has his hands full. However, Brooker has […]
