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David Oyelowo, Dominic West, Lily Collins to Star in BBC’s ‘Les Misérables’ Miniseries!!

David Oyelowo, Dominic West, and Lily Colins have been cast in the lead roles in the upcoming BBC mini-series adaptation of “Les Misérables,” Variety has learned. Based on Victor Hugo’s iconic literary classic, the story centers on French convict Jean Valjean (West) and his struggles to escape his past while being hunted for years over a parole violation by Inspector Javert (Oyelowo), set against the … Continue reading David Oyelowo, Dominic West, Lily Collins to Star in BBC’s ‘Les Misérables’ Miniseries!!

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‘Luther’ Returning for Season 5 with Idris Elba!!

Buckle up, Luther fans—the show is coming back for a fifth season. Indeed, despite Idris Elba’s ever-growing schedule, the actor has signed on to reprise his title role in Luther Season 5 on BBC America, with showrunner Neil Cross back at the helm. The show tells the story of a highly talented detective working in London to solve high-profile murders. It kicked off in 2010 … Continue reading ‘Luther’ Returning for Season 5 with Idris Elba!!

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‘Doctor Who’: Peter Capaldi to Step Down after 2017 Christmas Special!!!

In a surprise announcement, Peter Capaldi, the reigning title character of the BBC’s Doctor Who, will call it quits later this year. Less than a year ago, it was reported that Capaldi was being asked to stay onboard for the upcoming 11th season of the series, but he made no promises one way or the other at the time. He’s played the role of the 12th incarnation … Continue reading ‘Doctor Who’: Peter Capaldi to Step Down after 2017 Christmas Special!!!

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Neil Gaiman’s ‘Good Omens’ Becoming TV Miniseries for BBC, Amazon!!!

Remember the days when it seemed impossible to get a Neil Gaiman adaptation off the ground? For years, American Gods got passed around with dwindling hope it would ever get made, and the Sandman movie is still hitting snags — the most recent being Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s departure. Now that Gaiman’s fantasy epic is coming to Starz, another title from the author’s massive library is heading … Continue reading Neil Gaiman’s ‘Good Omens’ Becoming TV Miniseries for BBC, Amazon!!!

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HBO Lands J.K. Rowling Series ‘Cormoran Strike’!!

J.K. Rowling is headed back to the big screen next month with the release of the highly anticipated wizarding world extension Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, but she’s also heading back to the small screen in short order. Rowling’s first major novel after the Harry Potter series, the politically tinged The Casual Vacancy, was adapted into a miniseries by BBC and HBO in … Continue reading HBO Lands J.K. Rowling Series ‘Cormoran Strike’!!

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‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special Teaser Teams the Time Lord with a Superhero!! Check It Out!!

The Doctor Who Chrismas Special is an annual source of excitement for many, an eagerly anticipated holiday tradition that infuses a little nerdy good will into the Christmas season. Because of its event programming status, the Christmas Special tends to go a little above and beyond with the long-running series’ time-hopping narrative, and this year that involves an appearance from a full-fledged superhero. The Stephen Moffat-scripted 60-minute special, … Continue reading ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special Teaser Teams the Time Lord with a Superhero!! Check It Out!!

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‘Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency’ Trailer: Corgis and Corpses and Kittens. Oh My!! Check It Out!!

“It’s all connected” has been a promotional phrase for the Marvel Cinematic Universe since the early days of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. But now Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency — a new BBC America show described as a strange combination of Doctor Who, Supernatural, and Sherlock — is putting its spin on it for the new trailer. The network released a 30-second promo video that’s as erratic as the eponymous character. Image after image frantically shoots … Continue reading ‘Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency’ Trailer: Corgis and Corpses and Kittens. Oh My!! Check It Out!!

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Netflix Picks Up Ricky Gervais’ The Office Spin Off David Brent Movie, ‘Life on the Road’!!

For fans of the original iteration of The Office, which turned Ricky Gervais into a star and gave the BBC its first major modern breakout hit, the character of David Brent is up there with Homer Simpson or, in contrast, Tony Soprano. The series ran for an abbreviated three seasons with a few specials, but was influential enough to spawn NBC’s version of The Office, … Continue reading Netflix Picks Up Ricky Gervais’ The Office Spin Off David Brent Movie, ‘Life on the Road’!!

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Netflix and BBC Team Up for ‘Watership Down’ Miniseries with John Boyega, Nicholas Hoult, James McAvoy!!

Chances are if you’re anything of a reader, you’ve worn through a copy of Richard Adams’ Watership Down in your day. The 1972 novel is one of the bestselling books of all time, and a true classic. What seems at first just like a nice story about a warren of rabbits quickly turns into a rather harrowing tale of survival, with a rich mythology that … Continue reading Netflix and BBC Team Up for ‘Watership Down’ Miniseries with John Boyega, Nicholas Hoult, James McAvoy!!

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The Night Manager (2016) TV Miniseries Review!!

Synopsis – A night manager of an Egyptian hotel is recruited by intelligence agents to infiltrate an international arms dealer’s network. Episodes – S01E01 to S01E06 My Take – Being a huge fan of the spy genre, I had to check out BBC‘s most expensive productions ever, which apparently cost in a cool £18million for the six episodes. Most importantly while, producers and studio execs … Continue reading The Night Manager (2016) TV Miniseries Review!!

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Get a look at Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in ‘Sherlock : Christmas Special’

BBC releases image of Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in classic attire “Sherlock” fans went into a frenzy on Wednesday when the BBC released a photo of stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in Victorian clothing. The actors look straight out of the 1800s as they languish around a large leather armchair. Cumberbatch, as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle‘s iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, and Freeman, as … Continue reading Get a look at Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in ‘Sherlock : Christmas Special’

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India’s Daughter (2015) BBC Documentary Review!!

Synopsis – INDIA’s DAUGHTER is the story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in Delhi in December 2012 of an exceptional and inspiring young woman. The rape of the 23 year old medical student by 6 men on a moving bus, and her death, sparked unprecedented protests and riots throughout India and led to the first glimmers of a change of … Continue reading India’s Daughter (2015) BBC Documentary Review!!

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