Netflix’s hit supernatural series Stranger Things has added two new cast members for its second season, with EW reporting that Dacre Montgomery (Power Rangers) and Sadie Sink (American Odyssey) have signed on for major roles. Sink is set to play Max, “a tough and confident girl whose appearance, behavior and pursuits seem more typical of boys […]
Are we drowning in nostalgia?
Anghus Houvouras on whether we’re drowning in nostalgia… Yes. We absolutely are. There’s the short version for anyone who doesn’t feel like putting any additional thought into the subject. I’m nothing if not considerate. We are currently adrift in a sea of the familiar. Living in an era of entertainment avarice where our fondest wishes […]
The Decline Of British TV
This week, Neil Calloway looks at the state of TV coming from the UK at the moment… This week, Jane Lush, the new head of BAFTA, accused British TV companies of losing their nerve and subjecting viewers to a tsunami of nostalgia. Quite a brave move from someone whose job it is to promote British […]
Netflix and Lakeshore Records announce Stranger Things – Original Series Soundtrack
Lakeshore Records and Netflix have announced the upcoming release of Stranger Things – Original Series Soundtrack, which is set span two volumes and features the original score by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein, members of the popular Austin experimental synth band S U R V I V E. “The directors were previously fans of S […]
Brett Gelman joins the cast of Stranger Things season 2
Variety is reporting that comedian Brett Gelman (Brett Gelman’s Dinner in America) has signed on to the cast of Stranger Things season two, where he’ll play Murray Bauman, described as “a disgraced journalist-turned-conspiracy theorist who is investigating a cold case in the small Indiana town.” Gelman becomes the latest addition to the cast of the […]
The Triumphant Return of the 80’s Style Synth Score!
Tom Jolliffe takes a look at the return to popularity of the 80’s style synthesizer score… Cinema and the orchestra have had a long-standing relationship. Over the years the big screen has been almost as much about the accompanying music as the film. When someone like John Williams creates iconic, rousing, emotional, bombastic and beautifully […]
Stranger Things renewed for season 3, season 4 will likely be its last
Roughly two months ahead of its season 2 debut, Netflix has already picked up its smash hit show Stranger Things for a third season. Series creators/writers/directors Matt and Ross Duffer (or as they’re better known, the Duffer brothers) confirmed the renewal to Vulture while they were being interviewed for a profile piece. The duo spoke […]
Stranger Things season 3 details have been revealed
Some interesting details regarding season three of Stranger Things have been revealed, courtesy of Shawn Levy. Stranger Things season two built upon the enormous success of its debut outing and, of course, fans are excited to hear about what the Netflix series has in store for them when it returns for season three. Well, we […]
Stranger Things stars receiving major pay rises for season 3
With Stranger Things proving to be a huge success for Netflix, Deadline is reporting that the cast of the supernatural drama series are in line for major salary increases for the third season and beyond. According to the site, child stars Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Noah Schnapp, Caleb McLaughlin and Millie Bobby Brown are expected […]
Stranger Things season 3 adds Maya Hawke, ups Priah Ferguson to recurring role
As it gears up for production on its third season, Variety is reporting that Netflix’s Stranger Things has added Maya Hawke (Little Women) to its cast as one of the new leads, as well as upping Priah Ferguson (Erica Sinclair) to a recurring role. The site reports that Hawke “‘will play an alternative girl’ bored […]
