Tag: BBC America

Elijah Wood Joins Dirk Gently!

BBC America’s original scripted series Dirk Gently has cast Elijah Wood in the role of Todd. Based on Douglas Adams’ Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency novels, the series is being written by Max Landis of Chronicle fame. Dirk Gently is a detective who has an unusual method – essentially letting the universe bring clues and direction […]

The TARDIS Settles In at Amazon Prime!

BBC Worldwide North America and Amazon have announced a multi-year content licensing agreement to make Prime Video the exclusive U.S. subscription streaming home for the award-winning series Doctor Who. Beginning March 27th, Whovians can stream seasons 1-8 – along with the relevant Christmas specials exclusively on Amazon Prime. Season 9 and Christmas special The Husbands of […]

Magnificent Seven Unveiled As Top Gear Team!

When Top Gear returns in May it will have a host of hosts. BBC America has unveiled the complete lineup for the world’s biggest car entertainment show: motorsport guru and Formula 1 commentator Eddie Jordan, world record-breaking German racing driver Sabine Schmitz, renowned motoring journalist and YouTube petrolhead Chris Harris, and car reviewer and TV presenter Rory Reid […]

Matt Leblanc Joins Top Gear!

Matt LeBlanc has joined the cast of Top Gear – ‘the planet’s biggest car entertainment show.’ LeBlanc joins the show coming off Episodes – a show in which he starred as a ‘heightened’ version of himself. He should be a natural fit on Top Gear – he’s been a guest on the show, twice. LeBlanc joins […]