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HBO boss explains why Stephen King’s The Outsider was cancelled

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Despite initially being confirmed to return for a second season by author Stephen King, HBO decided to end The Outsider after a single season, and now, we have a reason as to why the series was suddenly cancelled. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, HBO’s chief content officer Casey Bloys explained that The Outsider was cancelled due to […]

Marvel’s WandaVision – Episode 6 Review

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Martin Carr reviews the sixth episode of Marvel’s WandaVision… Channelling the ghost of Frankie Muniz, Wandavision embraces sitcom self-awareness, steady-cam credit sequences and upbeat Americana. In an episode which embraces comic book origins, saccharine soaked family moments are broken up by darker hues. Evan Peters displays a lightness of touch and self-assurance in his portrayal […]

First look at Jodie Turner-Smith as Anne Boleyn

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Channel 5, Sony Pictures Television and Fable Pictures have released the first image from Anne Boleyn, a new three-part TV drama which gained headlines last year for the casting of black actress Jodie Turner-Smith (Queen & Slim) as the second wife of King Henry VIII. Written by Eve Hedderwick Turner, Anne Boleyn is describes as […]

Netflix developing Redwall film and TV series

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Netflix has announced it has acquired the rights to Brian Jacques’ Redwall fantasy series and plans on developing both a film adaptation and TV series around the franchise. Jacques, who passed away in 2011 shortly before the release of his final Redwall novel, began writing the series in 1986. The series followed Martin The Warrior and other animals living […]

HBO boss is “very hopeful” over Lovecraft Country season 2

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Despite Lovecraft Country being nominated for Best TV Drama at the Golden Globes as well as Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series at the SAG Awards, the series has still yet to be renewed for a second season. However, in an interview with Deadline, HBO’s chief content officer Casey Bloys has stated that he is “very hopeful” […]

Buffy and Angel stars speak out against Joss Whedon for toxic behaviour

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Months on from Justice League actor Ray Fisher slamming the director for his “gross, abusive and unprofessional” behaviour towards the cast and crew of the DC blockbuster, Joss Whedon is back in the headlines again as several stars from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel have now spoken out in support of their co-star Charisma […]

Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon casts Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Sonoya Mizuno and Eve Best

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HBO has added several more to the growing cast of the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon with Rhys Ifans (The Amazing Spider-Man), Steve Toussaint (Small Axe), Sonoya Minuzo (Crazy Rich Asians) and Eve Best (Nurse Jackie) joining the series alongside the previously announced Paddy Considine (The Outsider), Matt Smith (Doctor Who), Olivia […]

Brooklyn Nine-Nine ending with eighth season

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After surviving cancellation on Fox and moving to NBC, Brooklyn Nine-Nine will officially end with its upcoming eighth season. Production on Brooklyn Nine-Nine has been delayed due to the lockdowns enforced by the worldwide health crisis, pushing the show back from the current television season to the 2021 – 2022 season. When the series returns for its final […]

Dexter revival adds Jamie Chung and Oscar Wahlberg in recurring roles

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With the serial killer drama Dexter set to make its return on Showtime for a limited series revival after eight years, there is yet more casting news on the latest season. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming limited series has cast Jamie Chung (Lovecraft Country) and Oscar Wahlberg (Manchester By the Sea) for recurring roles. Chung […]