Major spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 7 ‘The Broken Man’… You knew something was going on when Game of Thrones this week gave us its first ‘pre-credits’ sequence, essentially, which introduced not just Ian McShane for a special guest appearance but reintroduced someone almost nobody expected to see again (well, unless you’re […]
Cartoon Network picks up new Mega Man animated series
Carton Network has announced that it has picked up the U.S. rights to DHX Media’s new Mega Man animated series, which is being written and executive produced by Man of Action Entertainment (Ben 10, Generator Rex). “We are thrilled that Cartoon Network has picked up the new Mega Man series for its U.S. viewers,” said […]
Why the Punisher works better as a supporting character
Anghus Houvouras on why the Punisher works better as a supporting character… I don’t know about you, but I’m excited. The first season of Daredevil was a gift. The best thing Marvel Studios has put out to date. An almost perfect interpretation of the character in a world where he feels outgunned, under-powered, and fighting […]
Brendan Fraser joins Condor
Following on from last week’s casting of Mira Sorvino, it is now being reported that Brendan Fraser has joined the cast of Condor, Audience Network’s TV adaptation of the 1975 political thriller Three Days of the Condor. Fraser is set to play Nathan Fowler, “an unstable yet efficient central cog in an unholy alliance between […]
Mira Sorvino joins Max Irons in TV remake of Three Days of the Condor
Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite) has signed on to star in Condor, Audience Network’s upcoming TV remake of the 1975 political thriller Three Days of the Condor, which is being directed and executive produced by Lawrence Trilling (Parenthood, Alias). THR reports that the drama series “follows Joe Turner (Max Irons), a young CIA analyst […]
Amazon commissions fourth and fifth seasons of Ripper Street
Amazon has announced that it has commissioned two more season of the hit British drama Ripper Street, with filming on series four and series five set to commence immediately. “When it comes to great British drama it really doesn’t get better than Ripper Street, which has already been a huge hit with customers and critics […]
Director Jean-Marc Vallee rules out Big Little Lies season 2
HBO’s Big Little Lies aired its season finale this past Sunday, and while fans of the show are wondering whether we’ll get a second season, it seems that director Jean-Marc Vallee is firmly against the idea. “This is the perfect ending,” said Vallee in an interview with Vulture. “There is no way; there’s no reason to make […]
Penthouse founder’s life set for TV series
According to Variety, Jerrick Media and Maven Pictures are teaming up to bring the life of Penthouse founder Bob Guccione to the small screen and are currently interviewing writers for a TV drama. The site reports that the potential series will be told through the eyes of the various women in Guccione’s life and explore […]
David Tennant’s Greatest Quirky Roles
If there’s one thing David Tennant has established himself as, it’s on-screen oddballs. With an impressive range, his charm means he can work his magic on any role, from out and out nasty, to irreverent and wacky, via repressed and brooding. As the release of his new film Mad To Be Normal approaches on April […]
Disney Channel orders That’s So Raven spinoff Raven’s Home
The Disney Channel has placed a series order for its That’s So Raven spinoff Raven’s Home, which will see the return of Raven-Symone and Anneliese Van Der Pol as Raven Baxter and Chelsea Daniels. Deadline reports that the new series “will pick up with Raven and Chelsea, who are now divorced single mothers raising […]
