ITV has confirmed that the fourteenth series of Vera will be the last. The details of the show ending are right here.
Brenda Blethyn’s career has been prolific, from playing timid librarian Alison opposite Simon Callow in Andrew Norriss and Richard Fegen’s wonderful 1980s sitcom Chance In A Million to her BAFTA winning turn as Cynthia in Mike Leigh’s 1996 film Secrets And Lies.
For over a decade, Blethyn has played the softly spoken yet dogged detective Vera Stanhope, created by author Ann Cleeves.
Stanhope, always kitted out in her trusty trenchcoat and hat, and her team, who include DC Joe Ashworth (David Leon), Kenmy Lockhart (Jon Morrison), DC Mark Edwards (Riley Jones) and DS Aiden Heady (Kenny Doughty) solve crimes in and around Northumberland.
ITV has now confirmed that the 14th series of Vera will be the last, though.
In a statement to the channel, Blethyn said,...
Brenda Blethyn’s career has been prolific, from playing timid librarian Alison opposite Simon Callow in Andrew Norriss and Richard Fegen’s wonderful 1980s sitcom Chance In A Million to her BAFTA winning turn as Cynthia in Mike Leigh’s 1996 film Secrets And Lies.
For over a decade, Blethyn has played the softly spoken yet dogged detective Vera Stanhope, created by author Ann Cleeves.
Stanhope, always kitted out in her trusty trenchcoat and hat, and her team, who include DC Joe Ashworth (David Leon), Kenmy Lockhart (Jon Morrison), DC Mark Edwards (Riley Jones) and DS Aiden Heady (Kenny Doughty) solve crimes in and around Northumberland.
ITV has now confirmed that the 14th series of Vera will be the last, though.
In a statement to the channel, Blethyn said,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Warning: contains spoilers for the Shetland series eight finale.
When Di Ruth Calder (Ashley Jensen) was asked at the end of Shetland series eight when she’d be leaving the isles, she answered: “Actually, not for a while.” Having repaired her relationship with her estranged brother and dealt with some old demons, Ruth planned to stick around. Long enough it seems, to lead the cast of Shetland series nine and ten.
The BBC has commissioned two further series of the picturesque crime drama starring Jensen in the lead role of Di Calder. Filming on series nine begins in March 2024, with filming on series 10 to follow in 2025. Fans can expect the show to return to BBC One either in late 2024 or early 2025. We’ll keep you posted as more news arrives.
Overall viewing figures for series eight were in line with those of previous series according to the BBC, meaning there...
When Di Ruth Calder (Ashley Jensen) was asked at the end of Shetland series eight when she’d be leaving the isles, she answered: “Actually, not for a while.” Having repaired her relationship with her estranged brother and dealt with some old demons, Ruth planned to stick around. Long enough it seems, to lead the cast of Shetland series nine and ten.
The BBC has commissioned two further series of the picturesque crime drama starring Jensen in the lead role of Di Calder. Filming on series nine begins in March 2024, with filming on series 10 to follow in 2025. Fans can expect the show to return to BBC One either in late 2024 or early 2025. We’ll keep you posted as more news arrives.
Overall viewing figures for series eight were in line with those of previous series according to the BBC, meaning there...
- 3/12/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Death In Paradise spin-off Beyond Paradise is back for a second series, and here’s the trailer.
As Death In Paradise nears the end of its 13th series, the BBC is preparing to launch the second series of successful spin-off Beyond Paradise, the most watched new drama of last year
The new series will see the return of Kris Marshall as Di Humphrey Goodman, Sally Bretton as Martha Lloyd, Zahra Ahmadi as DS Esther Williams, Dylan Llewellyn PC Kelby Hartford, Barbara Flynn as Anne Lloyd, Felicity Montagu as Margo Martins, Jade Harison as Cs Charlie Woods, Melina Sinadinou as Zoe, Eva Feiler as Lucy, Isaac Vincent-Norgate as Ryan, Amelia Vitale as Hannah. Also returning is Selwyn the Duck.
The official synopsis reads as follows:
Shipton Abbott continues to keep Di Humphrey Goodman and his team busy, with a baffling new crime each episode. From a death on a steam train to a missing teacher,...
As Death In Paradise nears the end of its 13th series, the BBC is preparing to launch the second series of successful spin-off Beyond Paradise, the most watched new drama of last year
The new series will see the return of Kris Marshall as Di Humphrey Goodman, Sally Bretton as Martha Lloyd, Zahra Ahmadi as DS Esther Williams, Dylan Llewellyn PC Kelby Hartford, Barbara Flynn as Anne Lloyd, Felicity Montagu as Margo Martins, Jade Harison as Cs Charlie Woods, Melina Sinadinou as Zoe, Eva Feiler as Lucy, Isaac Vincent-Norgate as Ryan, Amelia Vitale as Hannah. Also returning is Selwyn the Duck.
The official synopsis reads as follows:
Shipton Abbott continues to keep Di Humphrey Goodman and his team busy, with a baffling new crime each episode. From a death on a steam train to a missing teacher,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Cush Jumbo said that a second season of Criminal Record is in the works at Apple TV+.
Jumbo was a guest on Watch What Happens Live on Sunday night when host Andy Cohen asked if she knew anything about Criminal Record Season 2.
“There will be, yeah,” Jumbo confirmed.
Although Jumbo said a second season of the series was happening, Deadline hears that Apple TV+ has not renewed the show yet.
Jumbo plays Detective Sgt. June Lenker in the British crime thriller, which she also executive produces.
Criminal Record is a series created and written by Paul Rutman that stars Jumbo and Peter Capaldi in the leading roles. The series centers around two detectives — one a young woman in the early stages of her career, the other a well-connected man determined to protect his legacy — clashing over an old murder case. Topics the show touches on include issues of race, institutional...
Jumbo was a guest on Watch What Happens Live on Sunday night when host Andy Cohen asked if she knew anything about Criminal Record Season 2.
“There will be, yeah,” Jumbo confirmed.
Although Jumbo said a second season of the series was happening, Deadline hears that Apple TV+ has not renewed the show yet.
Jumbo plays Detective Sgt. June Lenker in the British crime thriller, which she also executive produces.
Criminal Record is a series created and written by Paul Rutman that stars Jumbo and Peter Capaldi in the leading roles. The series centers around two detectives — one a young woman in the early stages of her career, the other a well-connected man determined to protect his legacy — clashing over an old murder case. Topics the show touches on include issues of race, institutional...
- 2/26/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The case of Errol Mathis in the show Criminal Record is no less mysterious than a murder mystery in an Agatha Christie novel. The only difference is that the novels do not have racial politics, complicating the case more than anyone could ever comprehend. In the sixth episode of Criminal Record, DS June Lenker gets unusual help from Tony Gilfoyle himself as he does something that would make Hegarty pull his hair out. This episode marks a sudden shift in how we see Hegarty—a man pulling the strings. But we finally see how lonely and fragile he truly is when he gets to know about Patrick and Lisa.
Spoilers Ahead
Why Did Lisa Refuse To Go With Hegarty?
Hegarty wasn’t aware of the relationship between Lisa and Patrick. He was going to get the shock of a lifetime, though, when one fine morning he came to check in...
Spoilers Ahead
Why Did Lisa Refuse To Go With Hegarty?
Hegarty wasn’t aware of the relationship between Lisa and Patrick. He was going to get the shock of a lifetime, though, when one fine morning he came to check in...
- 2/7/2024
- by Ayush Awasthi
- Film Fugitives
Exclusive: Whitstable Pearl has been greenlit for a third season by AMC streaming platform Acorn.
The British crime drama stars After Life‘s Kerry Godliman in the lead role and is based on the mystery novels by Julie Wassmer.
In Season 3 of the show from Crime producer Buccaneer, Godliman returns to build her private detective business, finding herself involved in more diverse investigations, including reopening an infamous local cold case and the death of a famous food critic. She’s aided and abetted by her outspoken, feisty mum Dolly and still going strong with boyfriend Tom, but it’s navigating her complex relationship with Dci Mike McGuire that still proves Pearl’s most challenging case
Howard Charles returns as Dci Mike McGuire and other returning cast members include Frances Barber as Dolly, Robert Webb as Tom Grant, Isobelle Molloy as Ruby Williams and Sophia del Pizzo as DS Nikki Martel.
The British crime drama stars After Life‘s Kerry Godliman in the lead role and is based on the mystery novels by Julie Wassmer.
In Season 3 of the show from Crime producer Buccaneer, Godliman returns to build her private detective business, finding herself involved in more diverse investigations, including reopening an infamous local cold case and the death of a famous food critic. She’s aided and abetted by her outspoken, feisty mum Dolly and still going strong with boyfriend Tom, but it’s navigating her complex relationship with Dci Mike McGuire that still proves Pearl’s most challenging case
Howard Charles returns as Dci Mike McGuire and other returning cast members include Frances Barber as Dolly, Robert Webb as Tom Grant, Isobelle Molloy as Ruby Williams and Sophia del Pizzo as DS Nikki Martel.
- 2/2/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
This episodes one and two review contains plot details but is largely spoiler-free.
In eight-part crime thriller Criminal Record, Peter Capaldi’s Dci accuses Cush Jumbo’s DS of unconscious bias. Has she – a woman of colour – automatically believed a tip-off about a West African-British prisoner’s wrongful conviction because she’s primed to see racist conspiracy everywhere? Or is Jumbo’s character simply seeing racist conspiracy because she’s looking right at it?
That mystery is at the centre of this new drama from the makers of ITV’s Vera. Two episodes of writer Paul Rutman’s series are out now on Apple TV+, with the rest to follow weekly on Wednesdays until February 21. Has Jumbo’s DS Lenker stumbled on a corrupt ring of racist cops led by Capaldi’s Dci Dan Hegarty, or is she putting two and two together to make five?
Your take on the ‘Is Hegarty a baddie?...
In eight-part crime thriller Criminal Record, Peter Capaldi’s Dci accuses Cush Jumbo’s DS of unconscious bias. Has she – a woman of colour – automatically believed a tip-off about a West African-British prisoner’s wrongful conviction because she’s primed to see racist conspiracy everywhere? Or is Jumbo’s character simply seeing racist conspiracy because she’s looking right at it?
That mystery is at the centre of this new drama from the makers of ITV’s Vera. Two episodes of writer Paul Rutman’s series are out now on Apple TV+, with the rest to follow weekly on Wednesdays until February 21. Has Jumbo’s DS Lenker stumbled on a corrupt ring of racist cops led by Capaldi’s Dci Dan Hegarty, or is she putting two and two together to make five?
Your take on the ‘Is Hegarty a baddie?...
- 1/10/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Criminal Record is one of the better shows streaming on AppleTV+ right now. With great actors such as Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo in this riveting crime drama, Criminal Record impresses in the first two episodes. The premise is set for a thrilling showdown between two cops: Detective Sergeant June Lenker and Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty. One man’s life hangs in the balance, and the racial undertones in the show make for some arresting drama that is laced with powerful social commentary. The show intrigues us by introducing us to the characters, and their link is based on a 2011 murder case that Hegarty and his team handled. DS June Lenker finds probable cause to reopen that case, which may help Errol Mathis, a man serving a minimum of 24 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Adelaide Burrowes.
Spoilers Ahead
How Did Lenker Find Out About Errol?...
Spoilers Ahead
How Did Lenker Find Out About Errol?...
- 1/10/2024
- by Ayush Awasthi
- Film Fugitives
When Peter Capaldi flickers into view on the Zoom call, I half expect him to tell me to “F** Off!”
For TV viewers of a certain age, the 65-year-old Scottish actor will forever be Malcolm Tucker, the supremely sweary spin doctor in Armando Iannucci’s pre-Veep Brit political satire The Thick of It.
“It’s The Thick of It and Doctor Who,” says a charming (and clean-mouthed) Capaldi, about the roles he’s most recognized for (he played the twelfth incarnation of the Doctor in the cult sci-fi series from 2013 to 2017). “Surprisingly, The Thick of It is still incredibly popular [the series wrapped in 2012]. People, generally very cool, smart young people, recognize me from that a lot. They generally just ask me to swear at them.”
Of course, there’s a lot more to Capaldi than Tucker and the Doctor. His scores of film and TV appearances include playing alongside Burt Lancaster in Bill Forsyth’s 1983 classic Local Hero,...
For TV viewers of a certain age, the 65-year-old Scottish actor will forever be Malcolm Tucker, the supremely sweary spin doctor in Armando Iannucci’s pre-Veep Brit political satire The Thick of It.
“It’s The Thick of It and Doctor Who,” says a charming (and clean-mouthed) Capaldi, about the roles he’s most recognized for (he played the twelfth incarnation of the Doctor in the cult sci-fi series from 2013 to 2017). “Surprisingly, The Thick of It is still incredibly popular [the series wrapped in 2012]. People, generally very cool, smart young people, recognize me from that a lot. They generally just ask me to swear at them.”
Of course, there’s a lot more to Capaldi than Tucker and the Doctor. His scores of film and TV appearances include playing alongside Burt Lancaster in Bill Forsyth’s 1983 classic Local Hero,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
ITV unwraps a special gift for crime drama enthusiasts with “Vera: The Rising Tide – Christmas Special 2023,” airing on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at 8:00 Pm. In this holiday-themed episode of the gripping series, the indomitable Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope, portrayed by the incomparable Brenda Blethyn, delves into a mysterious case that adds a layer of intrigue to the festive season.
The narrative unfolds with the apparent suicide of a disgraced television personality, propelling Vera to Holy Island to untangle the enigma surrounding the tragic incident. As viewers settle in for a post-Christmas treat, they can anticipate the trademark intensity and astute detective work that have become synonymous with the “Vera” series.
Tune in at 8:00 Pm for a riveting Christmas special that combines the allure of holiday coziness with the suspense of a crime drama. “Vera: The Rising Tide” is poised to deliver a perfect blend of mystery and festive spirit,...
The narrative unfolds with the apparent suicide of a disgraced television personality, propelling Vera to Holy Island to untangle the enigma surrounding the tragic incident. As viewers settle in for a post-Christmas treat, they can anticipate the trademark intensity and astute detective work that have become synonymous with the “Vera” series.
Tune in at 8:00 Pm for a riveting Christmas special that combines the allure of holiday coziness with the suspense of a crime drama. “Vera: The Rising Tide” is poised to deliver a perfect blend of mystery and festive spirit,...
- 12/20/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Get ready for a gripping night of suspense as BBC One presents Season 2 Episode 3 of “Vigil” airing at 9:00 Pm this Tuesday, December 12, 2023. In this intense episode, the Trident nuclear submarine Hms Vigil becomes the center of a chilling investigation when a crew member is discovered dead onboard.
As the Scottish Police step in to unravel the mystery, the plot thickens, creating a tense atmosphere onboard the submarine. The stakes are high as the UK’s nuclear deterrent must remain unbroken, compelling the submarine to stay on patrol even amidst the investigation. Viewers can expect a thrilling blend of crime, intrigue, and the complex world of nuclear submarines in this latest installment.
Tune in for a rollercoaster of emotions and nail-biting moments as “Vigil” continues to deliver its trademark suspense. Whether you’re a fan of crime dramas or drawn to the intricacies of military mysteries, this Tuesday night promises...
As the Scottish Police step in to unravel the mystery, the plot thickens, creating a tense atmosphere onboard the submarine. The stakes are high as the UK’s nuclear deterrent must remain unbroken, compelling the submarine to stay on patrol even amidst the investigation. Viewers can expect a thrilling blend of crime, intrigue, and the complex world of nuclear submarines in this latest installment.
Tune in for a rollercoaster of emotions and nail-biting moments as “Vigil” continues to deliver its trademark suspense. Whether you’re a fan of crime dramas or drawn to the intricacies of military mysteries, this Tuesday night promises...
- 12/6/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
. Cush Jumbo in “Criminal Record,” premiering January 10, 2024 on Apple TV+. Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer for “Criminal Record,” the new eight-episode, one-hour crime thriller starring Academy Award winner Peter Capaldi and Critics Choice Award nominee Cush Jumbo as detectives in a tug of war over a historic murder conviction. “Criminal Record” will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, followed by new episodes weekly, every Wednesday through February 21. From BAFTA Award nominee Paul Rutman, “Criminal Record” is a powerful, character-driven thriller set in the heart of contemporary London. An anonymous phone call draws two brilliant detectives into a confrontation over an old murder case – one a young woman in the early stages of her career, the other a well-connected man determined to protect his legacy.
“Criminal Record” stars Capaldi as Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty, Jumbo as Detective Sergeant June Lenker,...
“Criminal Record” stars Capaldi as Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty, Jumbo as Detective Sergeant June Lenker,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Fight) square off in the first trailer for Apple TV+’s crime thriller Criminal Record. Created by Paul Rutman (Vera), the eight-episode series is set to premiere on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 with the release of the first two episodes.
Capaldi stars as Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty and Jumbo plays Detective Sergeant June Lenker. Charlie Creed-Miles (King Arthur) is Tony Gilfoyle, Dionne Brown (The Walk-In) is DC Chloe Summers, Shaun Dooley (Official Secret) is DS Kim Cardwell, and Stephen Campbell-Moore (The Bank Job) is Leo Hanratty. Zoë Wanamaker (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone) plays Maureen, Rasaq Kukoyi (Andor) is Patrick Burrowes, Maisie Ayres is Lisa, Aysha Kala (The Undeclared War) is Sonya Singh, Cathy Tyson (Mona Lisa) is Doris Mathis, and Tom Moutchi (Famalam) is Errol Mathis.
Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo star in ‘Criminal Record’ (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
“Criminal Record is a powerful,...
Capaldi stars as Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty and Jumbo plays Detective Sergeant June Lenker. Charlie Creed-Miles (King Arthur) is Tony Gilfoyle, Dionne Brown (The Walk-In) is DC Chloe Summers, Shaun Dooley (Official Secret) is DS Kim Cardwell, and Stephen Campbell-Moore (The Bank Job) is Leo Hanratty. Zoë Wanamaker (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone) plays Maureen, Rasaq Kukoyi (Andor) is Patrick Burrowes, Maisie Ayres is Lisa, Aysha Kala (The Undeclared War) is Sonya Singh, Cathy Tyson (Mona Lisa) is Doris Mathis, and Tom Moutchi (Famalam) is Errol Mathis.
Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo star in ‘Criminal Record’ (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
“Criminal Record is a powerful,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
To celebrate the release of London Kills Series 4 available on 27th November on DVD and Digital, we’re giving away 2 DVDs!
Following the success of the first three series, crime TV virtuoso Paul Marquess (The Bill, Crime Stories, Suspects) brings us the latest instalment of the hit show that has become a firm fan favourite. London Kills Series 4 will be available along with London Kills Series 1 – 4 Complete Box Set on 27 November 2023.
London’s crack team of detectives – Di David Bradford (Hugo Speer – Marcella), DS Vivienne Cole (Sharon Small – The Inspector Lynley Mysteries), DC Rob Brady (Bailey Patrick – Bodyguard) and DC Billie Fitzgerald (Tori Allen-Martin – Unforgotten) – return to our screens to tackle the capital’s multitude of monstrous murders. Set against the backdrop of one of the most electrifying cities in the world, this slick and gritty show sees the savvy team face some of their toughest cases yet.
David has consistently displayed a rebellious nature,...
Following the success of the first three series, crime TV virtuoso Paul Marquess (The Bill, Crime Stories, Suspects) brings us the latest instalment of the hit show that has become a firm fan favourite. London Kills Series 4 will be available along with London Kills Series 1 – 4 Complete Box Set on 27 November 2023.
London’s crack team of detectives – Di David Bradford (Hugo Speer – Marcella), DS Vivienne Cole (Sharon Small – The Inspector Lynley Mysteries), DC Rob Brady (Bailey Patrick – Bodyguard) and DC Billie Fitzgerald (Tori Allen-Martin – Unforgotten) – return to our screens to tackle the capital’s multitude of monstrous murders. Set against the backdrop of one of the most electrifying cities in the world, this slick and gritty show sees the savvy team face some of their toughest cases yet.
David has consistently displayed a rebellious nature,...
- 11/19/2023
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
A Murder at the End of the World is a mystery thriller series created by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij. The FX series revolves around an amateur Gen Z detective Darby Hart is invited with eight other guests to a retreat at a remote location from a reclusive billionaire. When one of the guests is found dead, Darby must solve the case before the killer takes another life. A Murder at the End of the World stars b in the lead role of Darby Hart, with Marling, Clive Owen, Harris Dickinson, Alice Braga, and Jermaine Fowler starring in supporting roles. So, if you love the FX miniseries here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Sherlock (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Netflix
Synopsis: Sherlock Holmes, an analytical deduction fanatic, is helping the police out with their enquiries for fun, when he runs into potential flatmate Dr John Watson, fresh...
Sherlock (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Netflix
Synopsis: Sherlock Holmes, an analytical deduction fanatic, is helping the police out with their enquiries for fun, when he runs into potential flatmate Dr John Watson, fresh...
- 11/14/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
On Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 11:00 Pm, PBS will air Season 2, Episode 5 of “Annika on Masterpiece.”
In this episode, the protagonist Annika’s family vacation takes an unexpected turn when a body is discovered in a stream near their resort. This discovery launches a new mystery that Annika finds herself entangled in, adding an element of suspense and intrigue to the series.
“Annika on Masterpiece” has garnered attention for its compelling storytelling and the central character’s journey through various mysteries. The show offers viewers the opportunity to follow Annika’s adventures as she navigates through intriguing cases.
Tune in to PBS on November 12, 2023, to watch “Annika on Masterpiece” as the latest episode unfolds, promising a mix of family vacation, mystery, and suspense, keeping the audience engaged and eager to discover how Annika unravels the enigma surrounding the body in the stream.
Release Date & Time: 11:00 Pm Sunday 12 November 2023 on PBS...
In this episode, the protagonist Annika’s family vacation takes an unexpected turn when a body is discovered in a stream near their resort. This discovery launches a new mystery that Annika finds herself entangled in, adding an element of suspense and intrigue to the series.
“Annika on Masterpiece” has garnered attention for its compelling storytelling and the central character’s journey through various mysteries. The show offers viewers the opportunity to follow Annika’s adventures as she navigates through intriguing cases.
Tune in to PBS on November 12, 2023, to watch “Annika on Masterpiece” as the latest episode unfolds, promising a mix of family vacation, mystery, and suspense, keeping the audience engaged and eager to discover how Annika unravels the enigma surrounding the body in the stream.
Release Date & Time: 11:00 Pm Sunday 12 November 2023 on PBS...
- 11/5/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Rapture, the second film from Indian filmmaker Dominic Sangma, is being presented with the Cultural Diversity Award at this year’s Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
The Garo-language film, which is the second in a trilogy set in Sangma’s home village, had its world premiere in Locarno film festival’s Cineasti del Presente strand; also played at Busan International Film Festival and is currently screening in the South Asia Competition of Mumbai Film Festival.
Set amongst the Garo community in Meghalaya, Northeast India, the story follows a ten-year-old boy, suffering from night blindness, who lives in a village that is gripped with fear as local people keep disappearing and rumours are spreading of kidnappers trafficking in human organs.
Making matter worse is the local priest who has prophesized that an apocalyptic darkness will consume the world, lasting for 80 days. In the midst of this paranoia, the boy witnesses an act...
The Garo-language film, which is the second in a trilogy set in Sangma’s home village, had its world premiere in Locarno film festival’s Cineasti del Presente strand; also played at Busan International Film Festival and is currently screening in the South Asia Competition of Mumbai Film Festival.
Set amongst the Garo community in Meghalaya, Northeast India, the story follows a ten-year-old boy, suffering from night blindness, who lives in a village that is gripped with fear as local people keep disappearing and rumours are spreading of kidnappers trafficking in human organs.
Making matter worse is the local priest who has prophesized that an apocalyptic darkness will consume the world, lasting for 80 days. In the midst of this paranoia, the boy witnesses an act...
- 11/3/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
Warning: contains major plot spoilers for Netflix’s Bodies.
Of all the brow-furrowing questions surrounding the plot of Netflix’s ambitious time travel sci-fi Bodies, the role of a character who doesn’t even make it past episode one is still perplexing some fans.
In the 2023-set story, Syed Tahir (played by Sex Education and Accused actor Chaneil Kular) is the 17-year-old whom DS Hasan spots hiding in an alleyway at the Far Right march she’s been drafted in to help police in the opening episode. When Hasan sees that the teenager has a gun, she goes against orders and pursues him. She chases him all the way to Longharvest Lane, where she discovers a naked corpse who’s been shot dead. “This isn’t me,” he tells her, obviously terrified, and runs away.
The police later identify Syed, and Hasan convinces his sister Aaliyah (played by The Capture...
Of all the brow-furrowing questions surrounding the plot of Netflix’s ambitious time travel sci-fi Bodies, the role of a character who doesn’t even make it past episode one is still perplexing some fans.
In the 2023-set story, Syed Tahir (played by Sex Education and Accused actor Chaneil Kular) is the 17-year-old whom DS Hasan spots hiding in an alleyway at the Far Right march she’s been drafted in to help police in the opening episode. When Hasan sees that the teenager has a gun, she goes against orders and pursues him. She chases him all the way to Longharvest Lane, where she discovers a naked corpse who’s been shot dead. “This isn’t me,” he tells her, obviously terrified, and runs away.
The police later identify Syed, and Hasan convinces his sister Aaliyah (played by The Capture...
- 11/2/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
After Di Jimmy Perez deliberately sacrificed his career in the name of justice (if not the law) and went off to pastures new with nurse Meg at the end of series seven, Shetland now has a new sheriff in town. Sort of.
While DS Tosh performs the duties of acting Di at Lerwick Police Station, detective Ruth Calder has come up from London in search of a missing witness in a serious crime case. It just so happens that Calder is an old Shetlander who left the islands as a teenager and was glad to be rid of the place, where she’s confronted by some old ghosts.
Ugly Betty and Agatha Raisin’s Ashley Jensen plays Calder, along with a new guest cast of Scottish stars as well as Shetland’s returning favourites. The latter includes Alison O’Donnell as DS Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh, Steven Robertson as DC Sandy Wilson,...
While DS Tosh performs the duties of acting Di at Lerwick Police Station, detective Ruth Calder has come up from London in search of a missing witness in a serious crime case. It just so happens that Calder is an old Shetlander who left the islands as a teenager and was glad to be rid of the place, where she’s confronted by some old ghosts.
Ugly Betty and Agatha Raisin’s Ashley Jensen plays Calder, along with a new guest cast of Scottish stars as well as Shetland’s returning favourites. The latter includes Alison O’Donnell as DS Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh, Steven Robertson as DC Sandy Wilson,...
- 11/1/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
On Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 11:00 Pm, PBS will air Season 2, Episode 4 of “Annika on Masterpiece.” In this episode, Annika and her team are sent to the Hebridean islands in 1984 to investigate the death of a man who was discovered encased in a block of ice.
“Annika on Masterpiece” is a show that follows the character Annika, a detective, as she solves various mysteries. In this particular episode, viewers can expect to see the team’s efforts to uncover the truth behind the man found frozen in ice.
If you enjoy detective stories and want to see how investigators piece together clues to solve a case, “Annika on Masterpiece” provides an engaging and suspenseful narrative. This episode takes the audience to a unique location and time, adding an intriguing element to the mystery.
Tune in to PBS on Sunday night to watch the fourth episode of “Annika on Masterpiece” and follow...
“Annika on Masterpiece” is a show that follows the character Annika, a detective, as she solves various mysteries. In this particular episode, viewers can expect to see the team’s efforts to uncover the truth behind the man found frozen in ice.
If you enjoy detective stories and want to see how investigators piece together clues to solve a case, “Annika on Masterpiece” provides an engaging and suspenseful narrative. This episode takes the audience to a unique location and time, adding an intriguing element to the mystery.
Tune in to PBS on Sunday night to watch the fourth episode of “Annika on Masterpiece” and follow...
- 10/29/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 10:00 Pm, PBS will air Season 2, Episode 3 of “Annika on Masterpiece.” In this episode, the team embarks on an investigation involving a Scottish millionaire who is discovered dead in his own shark tank. The circumstances surrounding this mysterious death lead Annika to reflect on the famous tale of Jekyll and Hyde.
“Annika on Masterpiece” is a crime drama series that follows the adventures of Annika, a skilled detective. Each episode presents a new case and challenges her investigative prowess.
This particular episode promises to be filled with suspense and intrigue as the team delves into the circumstances of the millionaire’s demise. It explores the complexities of human nature and the duality of personalities, akin to the Jekyll and Hyde story.
If you’re a fan of crime mysteries and enjoy watching detectives solve perplexing cases, be sure to tune in to PBS at the specified...
“Annika on Masterpiece” is a crime drama series that follows the adventures of Annika, a skilled detective. Each episode presents a new case and challenges her investigative prowess.
This particular episode promises to be filled with suspense and intrigue as the team delves into the circumstances of the millionaire’s demise. It explores the complexities of human nature and the duality of personalities, akin to the Jekyll and Hyde story.
If you’re a fan of crime mysteries and enjoy watching detectives solve perplexing cases, be sure to tune in to PBS at the specified...
- 10/22/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Warning: contains spoilers for the Bodies finale.
Bodies is a story that does not lack for ambition. Told over eight hour-long episodes set in four different time periods, and featuring a huge cast of characters and a complex, politics and philosophy-themed time-travel plot, it’s a major endeavour.
Adapting it for television was as much a gamble for Netflix as it was for Vertigo Comics when, in 2014, the DC imprint published Si Spencer’s eight-part graphic novel. Would it even work on screen? Was its multiple-thread story too complicated? Would audiences be willing to invest their time unravelling its many mysteries? Would it, in short, be a hit?
That’s the question showrunner Paul Tomalin says determined what happens in Bodies’ final moments. Tomalin told Cosmopolitan.com that while it was important that the series brought its characters to an end because not to solve their various mysteries would be a disservice to the audience,...
Bodies is a story that does not lack for ambition. Told over eight hour-long episodes set in four different time periods, and featuring a huge cast of characters and a complex, politics and philosophy-themed time-travel plot, it’s a major endeavour.
Adapting it for television was as much a gamble for Netflix as it was for Vertigo Comics when, in 2014, the DC imprint published Si Spencer’s eight-part graphic novel. Would it even work on screen? Was its multiple-thread story too complicated? Would audiences be willing to invest their time unravelling its many mysteries? Would it, in short, be a hit?
That’s the question showrunner Paul Tomalin says determined what happens in Bodies’ final moments. Tomalin told Cosmopolitan.com that while it was important that the series brought its characters to an end because not to solve their various mysteries would be a disservice to the audience,...
- 10/20/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
In 2014 and 2015, Vertigo published Si Spencer’s eight-issue graphic novel Bodies, a mind-bending mystery about four police officers from different historical eras who discover the same corpse in the same London location, decades apart. Featuring detectives from the present day, the 1940s, the 1890s and 2053, it’s a complex conspiracy thriller about a very dark future. Originally illustrated by four artists – Dean Ormston, Phil Winslade, Meghan Hetrick and Tula Lotay – each era had its own distinct feel and look.
Spencer, who had also written on other Vertigo titles including Judge Dredd and Books of Magick: Life During Wartime, sadly passed away in February 2021, meaning he wasn’t able to see Paul Tomalin’s eight-part Netflix series adapted from his work. It’s out now, with a sprawling cast of characters including Boiling Point and This Is England’s Stephen Graham, several established actors and a handful of newcomers. Here’s more about them.
Spencer, who had also written on other Vertigo titles including Judge Dredd and Books of Magick: Life During Wartime, sadly passed away in February 2021, meaning he wasn’t able to see Paul Tomalin’s eight-part Netflix series adapted from his work. It’s out now, with a sprawling cast of characters including Boiling Point and This Is England’s Stephen Graham, several established actors and a handful of newcomers. Here’s more about them.
- 10/19/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
On Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 10:00 Pm on PBS, “Annika on Masterpiece” continues with Season 2, Episode 2. In this episode, Annika and her team are assigned to investigate the death of a former prisoner whose body is discovered in the Forth River in Edinburgh.
“Annika on Masterpiece” is a crime drama series that follows Annika and her team as they tackle various cases. This episode offers a straightforward and factual account of their investigation into the mysterious death of the former prisoner.
For viewers interested in crime-solving and detective stories, this episode provides a look at the investigative process. It’s a chance to follow Annika and her team as they work to unravel the circumstances surrounding the body found in the river.
Release Date & Time: 10:00 Pm Sunday 22 October 2023 on PBS
Annika on Masterpiece Cast – Season 2 Episode 2 Main Cast Nicola Walker as Di Annika Strandhed
Jamie Sives as DS Michael McAndrews...
“Annika on Masterpiece” is a crime drama series that follows Annika and her team as they tackle various cases. This episode offers a straightforward and factual account of their investigation into the mysterious death of the former prisoner.
For viewers interested in crime-solving and detective stories, this episode provides a look at the investigative process. It’s a chance to follow Annika and her team as they work to unravel the circumstances surrounding the body found in the river.
Release Date & Time: 10:00 Pm Sunday 22 October 2023 on PBS
Annika on Masterpiece Cast – Season 2 Episode 2 Main Cast Nicola Walker as Di Annika Strandhed
Jamie Sives as DS Michael McAndrews...
- 10/16/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Warning: This article contains spoilers for series five of Ghosts
Somehow, the final series of Ghosts has neatly tied up all the show’s loose ends while still leaving us wanting more – which is a jolly good thing considering they’ve confirmed we’re getting one more Christmas special in December 2023.
They really packed a lot into those last six episodes, revealing the heartbreaking truth behind the deaths of Kitty and the Captain, showing Alison and Mike’s next step in life, and giving the whole gang the opportunity to say all the lovely, touching things fans wanted to hear (as well as adding a poignant reference to Mary in the opening credits).
Taking the characters on these final journeys involved lots of flashbacks and new faces, so let’s recap all the most important guest stars from series five:
Anna Crilly as Joy Kielty
Joy is an unexpected visitor in episode one,...
Somehow, the final series of Ghosts has neatly tied up all the show’s loose ends while still leaving us wanting more – which is a jolly good thing considering they’ve confirmed we’re getting one more Christmas special in December 2023.
They really packed a lot into those last six episodes, revealing the heartbreaking truth behind the deaths of Kitty and the Captain, showing Alison and Mike’s next step in life, and giving the whole gang the opportunity to say all the lovely, touching things fans wanted to hear (as well as adding a poignant reference to Mary in the opening credits).
Taking the characters on these final journeys involved lots of flashbacks and new faces, so let’s recap all the most important guest stars from series five:
Anna Crilly as Joy Kielty
Joy is an unexpected visitor in episode one,...
- 10/10/2023
- by Lauravickersgreen
- Den of Geek
On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 10:00 Pm, PBS presents the highly anticipated Season 2 premiere of “Annika.” In this episode, titled “Annika on Masterpiece,” the pressure is on Annika and her team as they face a challenging case.
The story unfolds when a phone with a recording of a drowning incident is handed over to the police headquarters. This unexpected piece of evidence thrusts Annika and her colleagues into a high-stakes investigation. They must navigate the complexities of the case, unraveling the truth behind the recording, and potentially uncovering a web of secrets and mysteries.
“Annika” is known for its gripping storytelling and compelling characters, and this season promises to deliver more of the same. As Annika and her team delve into this new case, viewers can expect a thrilling and suspenseful ride filled with twists and turns.
For those who enjoy crime dramas and suspenseful mysteries, “Annika on Masterpiece” is a must-watch.
The story unfolds when a phone with a recording of a drowning incident is handed over to the police headquarters. This unexpected piece of evidence thrusts Annika and her colleagues into a high-stakes investigation. They must navigate the complexities of the case, unraveling the truth behind the recording, and potentially uncovering a web of secrets and mysteries.
“Annika” is known for its gripping storytelling and compelling characters, and this season promises to deliver more of the same. As Annika and her team delve into this new case, viewers can expect a thrilling and suspenseful ride filled with twists and turns.
For those who enjoy crime dramas and suspenseful mysteries, “Annika on Masterpiece” is a must-watch.
- 10/8/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
True art can only be achieved through suffering and pain in chilling British horror End Of Term, directed by Mat Menony and starring British acting greats Julie Graham (The Sarah Jane Adventures, Shetland), Peter Davison (Doctor Who, Good Omens) and David Bamber (Valkyrie, The Bourne Identity). The film is out now on Digital courtesy of Reel2Reel Films, in time for some half term Halloween horror.
History repeats itself at the Ford Barrington Art School and a group of students find themselves being relentlessly tormented by the lingering spirit of Garth Stroman, an artist who had a disturbing vision 50 years earlier. As graduation day draws near, the students embark on a journey of artistic exploration that grows increasingly extreme and their celebrations descend into a nightmarish world of medieval torture – all in the name of art.
When a teacher is found murdered, DS Stacy Harcourt (Graham) and Di Jim Burman (Bamber) must investigate the gruesome goings-on…...
History repeats itself at the Ford Barrington Art School and a group of students find themselves being relentlessly tormented by the lingering spirit of Garth Stroman, an artist who had a disturbing vision 50 years earlier. As graduation day draws near, the students embark on a journey of artistic exploration that grows increasingly extreme and their celebrations descend into a nightmarish world of medieval torture – all in the name of art.
When a teacher is found murdered, DS Stacy Harcourt (Graham) and Di Jim Burman (Bamber) must investigate the gruesome goings-on…...
- 10/6/2023
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Stars: Peter Davison, Nicola Posener, Julie Graham, David Bamber, Ronald Pickup, Ben Lamb, Ivan Kaye, Chelsea Edge | Written by John Paul Chapple | Directed by Mat Menony
Told in flashback, End of Term opens with a young student, Melissa (Chelsea Edge), being interviewed by DS Stacy Harcourt (Julie Graham) and Di Jim Burman (David Bamber) who are investigating the death of a teacher Damian Self at the Ford Barrington School of Art. Only this school has a history and that history is coming back to haunt this year’s graduating class. Literally.
You see some 50 years earlier artist Garth Stroman, had a disturbing vision for his art – a vision which hangs over the current crop of students, in particular Melissa’s sister who is infatuated with Stroman’s obsession with Bdsm in his art. In fact, Stroman torments the school and in this case, the graduating class who are embarking on a journey of artistic exploration…...
Told in flashback, End of Term opens with a young student, Melissa (Chelsea Edge), being interviewed by DS Stacy Harcourt (Julie Graham) and Di Jim Burman (David Bamber) who are investigating the death of a teacher Damian Self at the Ford Barrington School of Art. Only this school has a history and that history is coming back to haunt this year’s graduating class. Literally.
You see some 50 years earlier artist Garth Stroman, had a disturbing vision for his art – a vision which hangs over the current crop of students, in particular Melissa’s sister who is infatuated with Stroman’s obsession with Bdsm in his art. In fact, Stroman torments the school and in this case, the graduating class who are embarking on a journey of artistic exploration…...
- 10/3/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
On Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 9:00 Pm, PBS presents another gripping episode of “Unforgotten on Masterpiece” with Season 5, Episode 6.
In this episode, viewers will follow Sunny and Jess as they continue their relentless pursuit of the truth. As they unravel secrets and piece together clues, the case they are working on takes center stage. The mystery deepens, and the tension rises as they strive to uncover the hidden details that will bring closure to the case.
“Unforgotten on Masterpiece” is known for its engaging storytelling and compelling characters. Fans of the series can expect another thrilling installment that will keep them on the edge of their seats. The show’s dedication to unravelling mysteries and exposing hidden truths is sure to captivate audiences once again.
Don’t miss this exciting episode of “Unforgotten on Masterpiece” as Sunny and Jess work tirelessly to solve the case. Tune in at 9:00 Pm on...
In this episode, viewers will follow Sunny and Jess as they continue their relentless pursuit of the truth. As they unravel secrets and piece together clues, the case they are working on takes center stage. The mystery deepens, and the tension rises as they strive to uncover the hidden details that will bring closure to the case.
“Unforgotten on Masterpiece” is known for its engaging storytelling and compelling characters. Fans of the series can expect another thrilling installment that will keep them on the edge of their seats. The show’s dedication to unravelling mysteries and exposing hidden truths is sure to captivate audiences once again.
Don’t miss this exciting episode of “Unforgotten on Masterpiece” as Sunny and Jess work tirelessly to solve the case. Tune in at 9:00 Pm on...
- 10/1/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 8:00 Pm on PBS, “Professor T” returns with another gripping episode, titled “Swansong,” that’s sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
In this installment, the Cid team stumbles upon a shocking discovery—an undercover police officer’s lifeless body. However, their investigation takes an unexpected turn when they inadvertently interfere with a major Drugs Squad operation targeting a prominent trafficker. To complicate matters further, their inquiries suggest the involvement of someone they thought they could trust within their own ranks.
As the team delves deeper into this complex web of criminal activity and potential betrayal, tensions rise, and the stakes become higher than ever before.
Tune in to witness the suspense and intrigue unfold as “Professor T” continues to deliver compelling crime drama and mystery in this thrilling episode.
Release Date & Time: 8:00 Pm Sunday 8 October 2023 on PBS
Professor T Swansong Cast...
In this installment, the Cid team stumbles upon a shocking discovery—an undercover police officer’s lifeless body. However, their investigation takes an unexpected turn when they inadvertently interfere with a major Drugs Squad operation targeting a prominent trafficker. To complicate matters further, their inquiries suggest the involvement of someone they thought they could trust within their own ranks.
As the team delves deeper into this complex web of criminal activity and potential betrayal, tensions rise, and the stakes become higher than ever before.
Tune in to witness the suspense and intrigue unfold as “Professor T” continues to deliver compelling crime drama and mystery in this thrilling episode.
Release Date & Time: 8:00 Pm Sunday 8 October 2023 on PBS
Professor T Swansong Cast...
- 10/1/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Who: Claire O’Shea What She Does: As task producer for the celebrity boot-camp competition, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test her first to-do item is to scout out a base for the action. After a freshman season in Jordan’s Wadi Rum Desert, “we wanted somewhere wild and rugged, where the temperatures are extreme and the mountains dramatic,” she says. Having landed in New Zealand, O’Shea worked with a local team on the ground as well as the show’s directing staff, aka the DS, of former Special Forces operatives to design challenges for the 14 new recruits. They include Beverly Hills, 90210 alum Brian Austin Green, Olympic skier Bode Miller, NFL star Dez Bryant, actress Tara Reid, and Vanderpump Rules cheater Tom Sandoval. (Credit: Fox) In season 2… From a risky crossing atop a snowy mountain peak to a paralyzing icy water helicopter escape, the brutal environment “became the DS’s playground to punish [contestants],” says O’Shea.
- 9/23/2023
- TV Insider
To celebrate the release of Midsomer Murders The Complete Series Twenty-Two, available to own from 18th September on DVD, we are giving away DVDs to 2 lucky winners!
The Longest-running detective drama in the UK and one of our best-loved mystery series – Midsomer Murders – returns for its 22nd instalment – featuring six brand-new cases for Dci John Barnaby and DS Jamie Winter.
Barnaby and Winter are back on the case tackling curious crimes in the idyllic and picturesque setting of Midsomer, where beneath the tranquil exterior of country life of, a sinister propensity for killing lurks…
The new series sees the detectives contending with yet more cunning criminals as they tackle an urban myth come strangely to life at a photography competition; a murderous stitch-up in a heart-op rehab centre; a murder-mystery weekend that turns truly twisted; more than just crows scared at the annual Scarecrow Festival, when human bodies turn...
The Longest-running detective drama in the UK and one of our best-loved mystery series – Midsomer Murders – returns for its 22nd instalment – featuring six brand-new cases for Dci John Barnaby and DS Jamie Winter.
Barnaby and Winter are back on the case tackling curious crimes in the idyllic and picturesque setting of Midsomer, where beneath the tranquil exterior of country life of, a sinister propensity for killing lurks…
The new series sees the detectives contending with yet more cunning criminals as they tackle an urban myth come strangely to life at a photography competition; a murderous stitch-up in a heart-op rehab centre; a murder-mystery weekend that turns truly twisted; more than just crows scared at the annual Scarecrow Festival, when human bodies turn...
- 9/14/2023
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
“The Sopranos” was a very perfect TV show to introduce us to the 21st century. Down the line, the silver screen has witnessed some of the most captivating stories ever told, like “Breaking Bad,” “The Wire,” “Brass Eye,” and “The Game of Thrones.”
In the 21st century, big brands such as Netflix, Amazon, and HBO have evolved as pacesetters in the entertainment and streaming space. In this article, we take a trip back in time (more like time traveling) as we highlight some of the best TV shows that have been aired across different streaming platforms.
Related: Top 10 Best TV Series of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
This list of the 25 best TV shows of the 21st century was curated from a 2019 article by The Guardian highlighting the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century (as seen on IMDb).
25. ‘Black Mirror’ (2011-)
“Black Mirror” is a British Anthology Series that...
In the 21st century, big brands such as Netflix, Amazon, and HBO have evolved as pacesetters in the entertainment and streaming space. In this article, we take a trip back in time (more like time traveling) as we highlight some of the best TV shows that have been aired across different streaming platforms.
Related: Top 10 Best TV Series of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
This list of the 25 best TV shows of the 21st century was curated from a 2019 article by The Guardian highlighting the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century (as seen on IMDb).
25. ‘Black Mirror’ (2011-)
“Black Mirror” is a British Anthology Series that...
- 8/24/2023
- by Dee Gambit
- buddytv.com
The Chelsea Detective is a British crime drama created by Peter Fincham. The Acorn TV series focuses on the story of Di Max Arnold (Adrian Scarborough) and DS Priya Shamsie (Sonita Henry) as they solve more and more complicated criminal cases as well as lead very complicated personal lives. So, if you loved The Chelsea Detective here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Suspects (Acorn TV & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Channel 5
Synopsis: Suspects is a fresh, very different, and absolutely cracking drama -Daily Mail (UK). With improvised dialogue and using filming techniques and a directorial approach usually associated with factual programming, this unique procedural crime drama follows D.I. Martha Bellamy and her team as they investigate hard-hitting crimes in contemporary London.
Deadwind (Netflix) Credit Yle TV2
Synopsis: A dogged detective with a complicated personal life throws herself into solving grisly murders that often mask a sinister conspiracy.
Suspects (Acorn TV & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Channel 5
Synopsis: Suspects is a fresh, very different, and absolutely cracking drama -Daily Mail (UK). With improvised dialogue and using filming techniques and a directorial approach usually associated with factual programming, this unique procedural crime drama follows D.I. Martha Bellamy and her team as they investigate hard-hitting crimes in contemporary London.
Deadwind (Netflix) Credit Yle TV2
Synopsis: A dogged detective with a complicated personal life throws herself into solving grisly murders that often mask a sinister conspiracy.
- 8/23/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
‘Citadel’ VFX Outfit Signs Chief Business Officer
Good Omens 2 and Citadel VFX outfit Milk has snapped up a former Dneg exec as Chief Business Development Officer and Exec Producer. Marianne Speight will lead the outfit’s new business and bidding teams, supporting group studios in London, France, Spain and Ireland. Working closely with Milk’s production team, she will focus on securing new business and developing stronger strategic relationships with major content partners across the industry. Speight is a 20-year industry vet who has previously held roles including Global Head of Bidding and Development at Dneg and VFX Producer at Scanline. Milk has recently delivered the likes of Good Omens 2, Citadel and Gerard Butler-starrer Kandahar. “Marianne has enjoyed a stellar career and we look forward to her bringing her energy, experience a’d connections to help us drive the next stage of our growth,” said Milk Executive Chairman Jag Mundi.
Good Omens 2 and Citadel VFX outfit Milk has snapped up a former Dneg exec as Chief Business Development Officer and Exec Producer. Marianne Speight will lead the outfit’s new business and bidding teams, supporting group studios in London, France, Spain and Ireland. Working closely with Milk’s production team, she will focus on securing new business and developing stronger strategic relationships with major content partners across the industry. Speight is a 20-year industry vet who has previously held roles including Global Head of Bidding and Development at Dneg and VFX Producer at Scanline. Milk has recently delivered the likes of Good Omens 2, Citadel and Gerard Butler-starrer Kandahar. “Marianne has enjoyed a stellar career and we look forward to her bringing her energy, experience a’d connections to help us drive the next stage of our growth,” said Milk Executive Chairman Jag Mundi.
- 8/18/2023
- by Max Goldbart and Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Nicola Walker (Unforgotten) returns for an all-new season of Annika, a police procedure that follows a marine homicide detective in Scotland.
The six-part season premieres Sunday, October 15 at 10/9c on Masterpiece on PBS. Walker stars as Di Annika Strandhed, the head of Glasgow’s Marine Homicide Unit who darts around on a speedboat when she’s not raising an unruly teenage daughter.
Walker works alongside DS Michael McAndrews (Guilt‘s Jamie Sives) along with DC Blair Ferguson (Harry Potter‘s Katie Leung), who’s an expert in forensics, and DS Tyrone Clark (Grantchester‘s Ukweli Roach) who is a new cop at the station.
Here’s the logline for the S2 premiere episode: “Annika follows the sharp, witty, and enigmatic Di Annika Strandhed as she leads the specialist Marine Homicide Unit (Mhu), which is tasked with investigating the unexplained and seemingly unfathomable murders that wash up in Scottish waterways. Through the series,...
The six-part season premieres Sunday, October 15 at 10/9c on Masterpiece on PBS. Walker stars as Di Annika Strandhed, the head of Glasgow’s Marine Homicide Unit who darts around on a speedboat when she’s not raising an unruly teenage daughter.
Walker works alongside DS Michael McAndrews (Guilt‘s Jamie Sives) along with DC Blair Ferguson (Harry Potter‘s Katie Leung), who’s an expert in forensics, and DS Tyrone Clark (Grantchester‘s Ukweli Roach) who is a new cop at the station.
Here’s the logline for the S2 premiere episode: “Annika follows the sharp, witty, and enigmatic Di Annika Strandhed as she leads the specialist Marine Homicide Unit (Mhu), which is tasked with investigating the unexplained and seemingly unfathomable murders that wash up in Scottish waterways. Through the series,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Film FeatureDarshan, Payal Tadvi, Rohith Vemula — the list of young Dalit and Adivasi lives stolen by institutional casteism is long. Somnath Waghmere’s film unsparingly describes these deaths for what they are — institutional murders.Courtesy/SomnathWaghmaraTwitterIt has been a little over two months since the death by suicide of Darshan Solanki, a Dalit student of BTech in Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (Iit) Bombay. Darshan, Payal Tadvi, Rohith Vemula — the list of young Dalit and Adivasi lives stolen by institutional casteism is long. At the same time, the claim of oppressor communities that caste discrimination doesn’t exist at such elite academic spaces is getting louder. While the police investigation into Darshan’s death is ongoing, the interim report of Iit Bombay’s enquiry committee has cleared the institute of blame. In the wake of these events comes anti-caste filmmaker Somnath Waghmare’s documentary film There is no caste discrimination in IITs?...
- 4/21/2023
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
Seven Kings Must Die concludes the story of Uhtred Ragnarsson, a decades-long frenemy of the English crown since the days of King Alfred the Great. It’s largely adapted from Bernard Cornwell’s final instalment in his Saxon Stories books, War Lord, along with elements of the two previous novels, and tracks the contested succession to the royal throne following the death of King Edward.
A significant time jump has taken place since the final moments of The Last Kingdom season five, during which Aelswith, Hild and Eadith have all passed or moved away. A core of male characters remains though, including Uhtred, Finan, Sihtric, Father Pyrlig and Aldhelm. They’re joined by brand new characters, as below.
Laurie Davidson as Ingilmundr
The biggest addition to The Last Kingdom’s regular cast is Aethelstan’s new trusted advisor, Ingilmundr, a Danish-born Christian who shows a powerful influence over King Edward’s successor.
A significant time jump has taken place since the final moments of The Last Kingdom season five, during which Aelswith, Hild and Eadith have all passed or moved away. A core of male characters remains though, including Uhtred, Finan, Sihtric, Father Pyrlig and Aldhelm. They’re joined by brand new characters, as below.
Laurie Davidson as Ingilmundr
The biggest addition to The Last Kingdom’s regular cast is Aethelstan’s new trusted advisor, Ingilmundr, a Danish-born Christian who shows a powerful influence over King Edward’s successor.
- 4/14/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
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