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'Sherlock' Season 4: Benedict Cumberbatch Confirms Additional Seasons to Come!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:51:19 +0000

Given the short-lived nature of British TV and the increasingly busy careers of 'Sherlock' stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, fans of the modern detective drama were overjoyed recently to learn that 'Sherlock' season 3 would begin production in the coming weeks, and likely debut this winter. Now, 'Sherlock' fans may have even more reason to celebrate, as Cumberbatch has confirmed the development of a fourth cycle, and potentially more to come!

BBC Adapting 'War and Peace' To Series, Minus the Boring Stuff

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:17:00 +0000

Anyone with an inkling of the literary world likely knows Leo Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' to be one of the greatest pieces of literature ever written, despite the curses of high schoolers everywhere actually forced to read it. Thankfully, when the BBC begins airing its six-part adaptation of the classic 1869 novel in 2015, viewers won't have to deal with any of that pesky, boring "philosophy." Find out the big changes to the BBC's adaptation of 'War and Peace' inside!

'Doctor Who' Christmas Special: Preview "The Snowmen" With Two New Clips!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:33:07 +0000

The 'Doctor Who' Christmas special might live it up to its name by arriving tomorrow night, but since when have we ever waited until Christmas Day for a peek at our gifts? In advance of the arrival of the good 'Doctor's latest series seven adventure "The Snowmen," the first to officially introduce Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman as the Doctor's new companion, the BBC has been kind enough to gift us with two brand new sneak peeks from the episode. Meet the new villain, and hear Ian McKellen's glorious voice as the titular Snowmen inside!

'Doctor Who' Christmas Special Pics Reveal New TARDIS Interior

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:55:20 +0000

Any fan of 'Doctor Who' knows that the iconic blue box TARDIS (Time and Relative Dimension in Space) is every bit as memorable as the Doctor who inhabits it, from Sylvester McCoy to Matt Smith. Fans also know that the coming 'Doctor Who' Christmas special "The Snowmen" will introduce a number of changes to the series, including a new companion and re-vamped title sequence, but did you know the episode will see a makeover of the TARDIS interior? Check out the Eleventh Doctor's new TARDIS inside!

'Doctor Who' Superfan Turns Entire Room Into TARDIS

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:03:07 +0000

For the almost-50 years that the UK's iconic 'Doctor Who' has existed in the realm of the public consciousness, perhaps no token has proved as recognizable, or enduring as The Doctor's legendary method of travel, his blue police box the TARDIS. The good Doctor could certainly not have achieved such notoriety without his legions of dedicated fans, one of whom in Australia has taken it on himself to perfectly re-create the interior of the Doctor's famous box in his home! Are you ready to step inside the real TARDIS?

'Doctor Who' Christmas Special "The Snowmen" releases Official Poster, Synopsis

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:58:53 +0000

While the 2012 'Doctor Who' Christmas special "The Snowmen" won't officially debut until - you guessed it - Christmas, The BBC has been kind and generous enough not to make our wait too arduous. In addition to the earlier clips, trailer and photos we've scouted, the network has released an official poster and synopsis of the episode, which will introduce Jenna-Louise Coleman as the Doctor's new companion Clara and pit the two against some seriously wicked snowmen. Ready for a look, then? Geronimo!

'Sherlock' Series 3 May Not Air Until 2014

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:49:45 +0000

We sure hope mystery fans have been enjoying the inaugural season of CBS' 'Elementary,' because that might be the only 'Sherlock' fix they have for awhile. While British series typically take longer to produce and air, particularly those with such prolific stars as Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, new reports suggest that a third series of cult favorite 'Sherlock' may not air until late 2013, or even 2014 at the latest. What can we deduce is the cause of such a dastardly wait?

Sir Paul Marries For The Third Time

Jon Michaels — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:15:36 +0000

Sir Paul McCartney has tied the knot for the third time. On Sunday he wed Nancy Shevell at Marylebone Town Hall in London.

Pink Floyd Ends Their Legal Fight With EMI, And Re-Sign With Label

Jon Michaels — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:33:52 +0000

Pink Floyd has ended their legal battle with record label EMI, and signed a new five-year deal. This comes after the Floyd Boys successfully argued their previous contract with EMI didn’t allow the label to sell individual tracks from their catalog as digital downloads. The BBC reports that, according to EMI this new deal will [...]