Any SDCC veteren knows that Doctor Who at Comic Con is always a huge deal. Thousands of people camped out for DAYS to attend the last time team Who put in an appearance. Doctor Who returns to San Diego Comic-Con for a Hall H panel on Thursday, July 9. Following his record-breaking first season as […]
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Magical Clips:Trailer: Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell!
I’ve noticed that the trailer link for Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, the seven-part miniseries coming from BBC America on June 5th, does not work – which is too bad because it’s a superb bit of darkly comic genius. Follow the jump for the original BBC 1 trailer and a rather gothic sequence introducing Mr. […]
Doctor Who Is Resurrecting Osgood – Kinda!
In last season’s finale, The Doctor’s arch-nemesis, Missy (formerly The Master) casually killed his number one fan, Osgood. Osgood is well and truly dead, but as showrunner Steven Moffat points out, ‘…in a show about time travel, anything can happen. The brilliant Ingrid Oliver is back in action. This time though, can the Doctor trust his […]
BBC America’s Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell Debuts In June!
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell – a seven-part miniseries based on Susanna Clarke’s epic fantasy novel – will premiere on BBC America on Saturday, June 13 (10/9C). Set during the Napoleonic Wars – in an England where magic once existed – Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell set out to bring the magic back. Ray Donovan’s […]
More Orphan Black To Come!
BBC America has announced a fourth season for Orphan Black. That means at least ten more episodes for Tatiana Maslany and Ari Millen to play multiple roles really well and not be nominated for Emmys. Details follow the jump.
Orphan Black – A Whole ‘Nother Level of Complexity!
The first two seasons of Orphan Black (BBC America, Saturdays, 9/8C) have followed the four members of what has come to be known as the Clone Club as they sought to find out a) who was trying to kill them off and why, and b) how did they come to exist in the first place. Along […]
Tatau – Two Blokes From England and a Supernatural Murder Mystery!
Kyle and Budgie are two guys from England vacationing in the Cook Islands when they try a local beverage held sacred by the locals – and have an out of this world experience. In Kyle’s case, that may have included a murder. Tatau (BBC America, Saturdays, 10/9C) is a fascinating new series that shows a lot of […]
First Look: The Last Kingdom!
BBC America’s The Last Kingdom – a historical drama set in the Kingdom of Wessex, the last kingdom to resist the invading Vikings – will be sneak previewed during the third season premiere of Orphan Black on Saturday. The series is based on The Saxon Novels of Bernard Cornwell and has been adapted for television […]
Arya Stark Goes Time Traveling!
Maisie Williams – Game of Thrones’ Arya Stark – has signed to guest star on the BBC’s number one sci-fi export, Doctor Who. Steven Moffat said of Williams’ character, “It’s not possible to say too much about who or what she’s playing, but she is going to challenge the Doctor in very unexpected ways. This […]
Ripper Street Takes A Time Jump For Season Three!
BBC America’s Ripper Street is returning for a third season. Set four years after the events of season two, things have really changed: Detective Inspector Reid, Detective Inspector Drake (newly promoted) and Captain Jackson (Adam Rothenberg) have been separated; Long Susan has taken over the late Silas Duggan’s criminal enterprise. The robbery of a goods […]
Gearhead Gonzo! Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson Done!
Arguably the most popular presenter on BBC America’s Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson has been informed that his contract will not be renewed. This comes as a result of ‘a physical altercation accompanied by sustained and prolonged verbal abuse of an extreme nature’ with one of the show’s producers. Follow the jump to read the BBC’s […]