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Fans of the Law & Order universe have had a somewhat different Thursday night than they've been accustomed to. While sister series Law & Order and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit have already commenced their new seasons, one remains conspicuously absent from the lineup: Law & Order: Organized Crime is nowhere to be found. Despite confirmation of its renewal, the series has faced a series of challenges that have delayed its return, leaving a wake of suspense and frustration. Instagram comments on the show trios' official account often include some questions about when Organized Crime, as well as blatant statements that many feel Organized Crime is the best of the shows, point blank, so its omission feels extra jarring.

But it's not all down to an anti-Organized Crime agenda. Several factors have come together in a snowball effect to bring about the postponement of Season 5 -- including significant behind-the-scenes changes and strategic shifts in distribution.

Former Borg drone Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) was a mother figure and mentor to a group of ex-Borg children in Star Trek: Voyager. Voyager's Borg kids had been assimilated as children, just like Seven, who was only six years old when her parents' ship, the USS Raven, was caught after years of evading capture. Young Annika Hansen was the daughter of Erin and Mangus Hansen, Federation scientists whose study of the Borg brought them to the Delta Quadrant. Annika was too young to become a drone, so she was placed in a maturation chamber until she was older.

Recently liberated from the Borg Collective, Seven was still figuring out how to reclaim her own humanity when the USS Voyager encountered a Borg Cube that had been struck by a virus in Star Trek: Voyager season 6, episode 16, "Collective". The virus rendered the Cube all but inert, killing all the drones...

Exclusive: In another reminder of the challenging climate for UK scripted producers, Watford & Essex has filed for closure after its joint-venture deal with Legendary Entertainment was not renewed.

The drama company was founded alongside Legendary in 2020 by Emma Frost and Matthew Graham, showrunners of Starz series The Spanish Princess, but did not have a greenlit series announced during its five years of trading.

Legendary ended its joint-venture agreement with Watford & Essex last year and the producer has in recent days appointed financial services firm Cork Gully to oversee a liquidation process.

Legendary, the U.S. studio behind series including Dune: Prophecy, declined to comment. Reps for Frost and Graham have been contacted for comment.

When Watford & Essex announced its arrival in 2020, the producer said it was in development on 10 projects, including a remake of ABC’s 1960s TV series Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea.

Watford & Essex also...

Detective Carlos Maldonado, portrayed by Mike Cannon, joined Law & Order: Organized Crime in its second season, quickly becoming an integral member of the Organized Crime Control Bureau Task Force. As a character with a strong moral compass and an ability to navigate high-stakes investigations, Maldonado resonated with fans. However, his departure from the series at the end of Season 2 left viewers with questions about the character's exit and its impact on the show.

Of course, Dick Wolf's franchise is known for multiple characters leaving their respective shows Unlike some of the more dramatic character exits in the Law & Order franchise, Maldonado’s transfer out of the Task Force was a quieter but poignant moment. Of course, it still left plenty of open story doors in its wake.

Carlos Maldonado’s Role in the Organized Crime Task Force

Following the loss of Season 1 characters Freddie Washburn and Diego Morales, the...

The following contains minor spoilers for Rebus, now streaming on Viaplay.

The third adaptation of Rebus might not be its absolute best -- but it's not far off. Sir Ian Rankin's beloved Inspector Rebus novels are on TV screens again, this time with Richard Rankin in the title role. It's just good sense to ask why, because audiences have already done this before with mixed results, twice if one counts that the role of Rebus has been played by two previous actors. But the Rebus of 2024 is a far cry from the Rebus inhabited by John Hannah and Ken Stott, and that makes all the difference.

Fans of British television will gravitate toward Rebus, which was produced for Nordic streaming service Viaplay and originally screened on BBC One in the summer, because the six-episode drama has the sensibilities of the great British crime dramas. And given that John Rebus...

It's a day like any other for Detective Chief Inspector Sam Tyler (John Simm), the Manchester policeman at the center of BBC One's Life on Mars (available through a BritBox subscription). Everything is normal until strange circumstances send Sam hurtling into the past. The logline concept sounds great on paper, but it's even better in execution. With far more than just a shoddy framework built around a gimmick, Life on Mars is a hefty series that's never bogged down by awkward exposition. As Sam tries to figure out what happened to him, his journey takes him through intriguing cases, pits him against his peers, and, yes, ultimately answers its most pertinent questions.

Life on Mars aired for two seasons from 2006 to 2007 before spawning an equally brilliant sequel series, Ashes to Ashes (2008-2010). Whereas many other shows premised on similar sci-fi twists tend to lose the thread (and audience interest...

On Tuesday 27 August 2024, BBC One broadcasts Doctors!

Ashes to Ashes Season 24 Episode 230 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Doctors,” titled “Ashes to Ashes,” promises to bring a mix of drama and emotion to BBC One. In this episode, Zara steps up to take control of a challenging situation. Her determination and leadership will be put to the test as she navigates the complexities of her role.

Meanwhile, Graham makes his presence felt in the clinic. His character often adds a layer of tension and intensity, and this episode looks to be no different. Viewers can expect him to shake things up, possibly leading to some unexpected developments for the team.

In a more personal storyline, Sid encounters a woman with a unique way of dealing with grief. This meeting could open up new perspectives on loss and healing, highlighting the different ways people cope with their emotions. Sid’s interaction...

On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 2:00 Pm, BBC One airs another gripping episode of “Doctors.” Titled “Ashes to Ashes,” Season 24, Episode 230 brings viewers deeper into the lives of Letherbridge’s medical professionals as they navigate both personal and professional challenges.

In this episode, Zara is determined to take control of a situation that seems to be spiraling out of hand. Her strong-willed nature is put to the test as she faces unexpected obstacles that could have significant consequences. Meanwhile, Graham makes his presence felt, hinting at potential conflicts or revelations that may shake up the usual dynamics at the practice.

Adding another layer to the storyline, Sid encounters a woman who has a rather unusual approach to grief. This meeting not only provides a touching moment but also raises questions about how people cope with loss in their own unique ways. As always, “Doctors” blends emotional depth with everyday drama, making...

Line of Duty Series 3 is the most interesting entry in the BBC show's catalogue, because it's the most experimental. After figuring out how to craft a hit TV series, and then nearly blowing it all up, creator and writer Jed Mercurio has to figure out what's going to keep AC-12 interesting. Because when someone always swings for the fences, audiences tend to start expecting home runs every time out. And while Series 3 might not be a home run in every fan's book, it's perhaps the most underrated season.

The season focuses on Sergeant Danny Waldron (played by Daniel Mays from the first season of Good Omens), the leader of an armed response squad. But while Danny and his team do come under investigation by AC-12, the story doesn't stop there. A surprising early-season twist shakes up the plot and turns Series 3 into a tragic tale of institutional failure, rather than just one bad apple.

British crime shows have continued to provide entertainment for audiences with both comedy and drama, although the latter has a wider range. With so many to now choose from, the task of any writer is to invent something fresh that will make their show leap out from the rest of the genre. There's some that fall short of being imaginative, but plenty of others catch the eye of many a viewer.

Among the best crime shows are enthralling characters. However, the characters rely on great scripts to make them worthy of seeing a whole series through. The most iconic quotes are born out of either quick wit, intensity or even subtle moments that are unexpected. Many fans will recognize some of the following quotes, while others may be intrigued by the context.

"Friend of Mine Said That She Called Ahead. I Was Supposed to Pick up a Prescription. Which I'm...

Sophomore albums are notoriously hard to record -- and the same is true for TV shows. Second seasons often fall short of first-season hype, or push themselves so hard to be bigger and better that they go off the deep end. Line of Duty Series 2 has an incredibly high bar to clear and is able to leap over it, while also taking some significant creative risks that separate it from its predecessor.

Series 2 is one of the most important seasons in Line of Duty history, because of the arrival of Keeley Hawes as Lindsay Denton. Denton becomes a key -- and polarizing -- figure within the show's universe. But with the world established and Steve Arnott now integrated into AC-12, creator and writer Jed Mercurio is free to expand his canvas in ways both necessary and surprising.

Line of Duty Series 2 Introduces Lindsay Denton Keeley Hawes Becomes the Show's New...

Life on Mars is a unique blend of genres with a realistic and immersive approach. Audiences follow Sam's confusion while the show explores great crimes and adds a supernatural touch. Ashes to Ashes successfully tied up loose ends, linking the narratives of the two shows seamlessly.

Rehashing the same plots in one particular genre can become tiresome and predictable. So when the drama series Life on Mars came along, viewers were treated to a refreshingly seamless blend of time travel, police procedural and mystery. The show first aired in 2006 and ran for two seasons before being given the sequel, Ashes to Ashes. In 2008, an American adaptation of the same name was brought to fruition, although it was canceled before a second season was commissioned. Life on Mars transports viewers back to 1973, which, although at the time of release was only 33 years in the past, was a completely different era for policing.

On Saturday July 6 2024, Oxygen broadcasts Accident, Suicide, or Murder!

Ashes to Ashes Season 5 Episode 8 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Accident, Suicide, or Murder” titled “Ashes to Ashes,” viewers will be on the edge of their seats as a chilling case unfolds. When a man is discovered burned to death in his home workshop, the shocking accusation of murder falls upon his wife. As the investigation delves deeper into the tragic incident, unexpected twists and turns emerge, leaving everyone questioning the truth behind the devastating event.

The gripping storyline takes a surprising turn as the arson investigation takes a new direction, leading the authorities down a path filled with unexpected revelations. Secrets unravel, motives are uncovered, and suspicions run high as the truth slowly unravels in this intense episode. With each clue uncovered, the case becomes more complex, leaving viewers guessing until the very end.

Tune in to witness the...

In the latest episode of Accident, Suicide or Murder, titled “Ashes to Ashes,” a man is found burned to death in his home workshop, leading to an intense investigation. The episode airs on Oxygen on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. The man’s wife is initially charged with murder, but as the arson investigation […]

Accident, Suicide or Murder: Ashes to Ashes...

Get ready for an intense episode of “Accident, Suicide, or Murder” titled “Ashes to Ashes,” airing at 8:00 Pm on Saturday, July 6, 2024, on Oxygen. This gripping true-crime series explores the tragic and mysterious death of a man discovered burned to death in his own home workshop, sparking a complex investigation that challenges initial assumptions.

The episode follows the chilling aftermath as suspicion falls on the victim’s wife, who faces charges of murder in the wake of the devastating incident. However, as investigators delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding the arson, a shift in focus reveals new leads and twists that suggest the truth might be far more elusive than anticipated.

Through expert analysis, forensic examinations, and emotional interviews, “Ashes to Ashes” unravels the layers of this perplexing case, exploring whether the fire was a deliberate act, a tragic accident, or the result of unforeseen circumstances. Viewers are drawn into...

Special effects master and creature creator Stan Winston is best known for making the monsters seen in such hit films as "The Terminator," "Invaders from Mars," "Aliens," "Alien Nation," "Predator," "Jurassic Park," "Congo," and "The Relic." He also provided makeup and other eerie beings for "The Thing," "Starman," "Edward Scissorhands," "Batman Returns," and "The Island of Dr. Moreau." He received an Oscar nomination in 1982 for his work on the robot comedy "Heartbeeps." His monsters indelibly changed genre cinema for decades, and his death in 2008 was an immeasurable loss. 

Winston also directed a few notable projects. He directed the music videos for Guns N' Roses and Michael Jackson. Winston also helmed the amusement parks-only 3-D "Terminator" interquel "T2 3-D: Battle Across Time" in '96. Winston only ever directed two feature films: the very, very, very odd cop-teams-up-with-a-gnome comedy "A Gnome Named Gnorm" in 1990, and the horrifying monster revenge thriller "Pumpkinhead" in 1988. 

"Pumpkinhead,...

Comedian Mike Bubbins co-writes and stars in sitcom Mammoth, which is heading to the BBC: here’s the trailer.

Where Life On Mars and Ashes To Ashes created drama from people who went back in time from the present day to the 1970s, Mammoth examines what might happen if someone from the 1970s found themselves in the present day.

Comedian Mike Bubbins co-writes and stars in the sitcom, which comes to BBC Two and iPlayer on 17th April. The BBC have released a trailer, alongside interviews with the cast, which you can find here.

The synopsis reads as follows:

Mammoth is a comedy show about the life of Pe teacher Tony Mammoth. Mammoth is a man literally out of time. In 1979 he was a happy-go-lucky Pe teacher, leading a school skiing trip to the French Alps. Life was good. Right up until an avalanche decided to ruin his day...

The 21st century is when everything changes.

British science fiction has been a lot of things. It was both cheesier and campier than its American counterpart, and yet also darker, grittier, and less afraid to tackle grown-up themes and bleaker outcomes. It had been a joke, and critically acclaimed, and it had all but died off except for some under-the-radar contenders.

And then something major happened: Doctor Who came back. It was always going to happen eventually – just look how many times The Tomorrow People has been remade. But Doctor Who didn’t just come back, it came back and became the biggest show in the country, on purpose.

Suddenly, the people in charge thought that maybe TV shows about ideas, and technology, and realities ahead of and besides our own could draw an audience, only this time they were taking it seriously and spending actual money on it. And...

Belgravia: The Next Chapter recently premiered, making it the perfect time to honor the original cast and characters of the acclaimed period drama. The late Tom Wilkinson delivered a memorable performance as Lord Peregrine Bellasis, the powerful patriarch of the aristocratic Bellasis family. Tamsin Greig, Richard Goulding, Alice Eve, and Emily Reid also gave standout performances in their respective roles as Anne Trenchard, Oliver Trenchard, Susan Trenchard, and Sophia Trenchard.

From the creative forces behind Downton Abbey, Belgravia is a British period miniseries that premiered on ITV and Epix in 2020. Based on the 2016 novel by Julian Fellowes, the series takes place in 19th-century Belgravia, an upscale district located in London on the brink of the Battle of Waterloo. The drama concerns the Trenchard family, led by James and Anne, whose lives are forever changed when they become acquainted with and marry into the Bellasis family, who rank among England's wealthiest and most influential aristocrats.

Hey, "Magnum P.I." fans. We're back in your faces to let you know that you're going to get not one, but two new episodes of Magnum Pi tonight, January 3, 2024. That's right, guys. NBC is going to air the next, new episodes 19 and 20 of Magnum Pi's current season 5 back-to-back tonight. Episode 20 will be the season 5 finale episode. We've some new spoiler scoops for both of these installments. NBC served up an official press release for both of these episodes. So, we will certainly dig into those for this spoiler session, starting with the episode 19 press release. Let's get to it. To start, we've got an official title for episode 19 of Magnum Pi season 5. The writers decided to name this one, "Ashes To Ashes." It sounds like episode 19 will feature some very interesting, intense, scandalous, possible action-filled, suspenseful and emotional scenes as fatal arson tragedy gets investigated. Kumu and Rick do some important work and more.

This Wednesday at 9:00 Pm on NBC, “Magnum P.I.” delivers another gripping episode with Season 5 Episode 19, titled “Ashes to Ashes.” The dynamic duo of Magnum and Higgins takes center stage as they reexamine a fatal arson investigation at the urging of Tc and Mahina. The plot thickens as their investigation leads to a sinister discovery, promising an episode filled with suspense and intrigue.

Meanwhile, Kumu joins forces with Rick in a meaningful subplot, volunteering at a veterans’ crisis call center. This touching side story adds a layer of depth to the episode, exploring themes of service, compassion, and the challenges faced by veterans.

Tune in for an evening of mystery, teamwork, and emotional resonance as “Magnum P.I.” continues to captivate viewers with its compelling storytelling and charismatic characters. “Ashes to Ashes” ensures a well-rounded and engaging episode that keeps fans hooked on the thrilling adventures of Magnum and the team on NBC this Wednesday.

NBC’s Magnum Pi season five episode 20, both the season and series finale, finds Magnum working on a murder case. Episode 20, “The Big Squeeze,” will air on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt, immediately following episode 19.

Jay Hernandez leads the cast as Thomas Magnum, Perdita Weeks is Juliet Higgins, Zachary Knighton stars as Orville ‘Rick’ Wright, Stephen Hill is Theodore ‘Tc’ Calvin, Amy Hill is Kumu, and Tim Kang plays Det. Gordon Katsumoto.

“The Big Squeeze” Plot: After a high-stakes homicide case falls apart at trial, Katsumoto asks Magnum to help him stop a killer from walking free. Higgins helps Jin Jeong with a mystery of his own.

Jay Hernandez as Thomas Magnum and Perdita Weeks as Juliet Higgins in ‘Magnum Pi’ season 5 episode 20 (Photo by: Zack Dougan/NBC)

The Season 5 Plot, Courtesy of NBC:

Magnum P.I. is a modern take on the classic series centering on Thomas Magnum,...

All good things must end and that includes NBC’s Magnum Pi. The series is coming to a close with a two-hour season/series finale airing on January 3, 2024. Season five episode 19, “Ashes to Ashes,” will air at 9pm Et/Pt. Episode 20, “The Big Squeeze,” follows at 10pm Et/Pt.

Jay Hernandez leads the cast as Thomas Magnum, Perdita Weeks is Juliet Higgins, Zachary Knighton stars as Orville ‘Rick’ Wright, Stephen Hill is Theodore ‘Tc’ Calvin, Amy Hill is Kumu, and Tim Kang plays Det. Gordon Katsumoto.

“Ashes to Ashes” Plot: Magnum and Higgins re-examine a fatal arson investigation at the request of Tc and Mahina, leading to a sinister discovery. Kumu volunteers with Rick at a veterans’ crisis call center.

Jay Hernandez as Thomas Magnum and Perdita Weeks as Juliet Higgins in ‘Magnum Pi’ season 5 episode 19 (Photo by: Zack Dougan/NBC)

The Season 5 Plot, Courtesy of NBC:

Magnum P.I.

Magnum P.I. will end after season 5 with two final episodes, "Ashes to Ashes" and "The Big Squeeze." A wedding will likely take place before the show concludes, bringing joy to two leading characters. Actor Zachary Knighton hinted at the wedding, saying there might be rings involved, not referring to Lord of the Rings.

Magnum P.I. could be ending with a wedding. A remake of the 1980s crime drama, Magnum P.I. follows Thomas Magnum (Jay Hernandez), who works as a security consultant and regularly attempts to solve various crimes. The show has run for five seasons and will be coming to an end on January 3 with two final episodes, "Ashes to Ashes" and "The Big Squeeze".

As disappointing as it is to see Magnum P.I. ending after season 5, it will be a moment of supreme joy for two leading characters. In an interview with TV Guide, Zachary Knighton, who plays Rick,...

Magnum P.I. fans, we now know — definitively! — when exactly you will have to say a very sad aloha to Thomas, Juliet et al.

Although a promo that aired this week indicated that Magnum P.I. will return from the holiday break on Jan. 3, 2024 with but a singular episode, TVLine can confirm — double-secret officially! — that the island drama will in fact come to an end that Wednesday night, with a double-episode finale airing 9 to 11 pm Et.

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Studiocanal has named Patrick Schweitzer as CEO of its UK-based It’s a Sin and Years and Years producer Red Production Company. An industry veteran, Schweitzer has worked across high-end television drama for 30 years. Prior to joining Red, he spent five years at Tall Story Pictures and executive produced such series as ITV’S Grace, Redemption, Bancroft season 2 and The Bay.

Previously, Schweitzer was producer in development on Sky’s Gangs of London, having also produced Sky’s Save Me, the BBC’s Ssgb, The Interceptor, Doctor Who and the final season of ITV’s Whitechapel.

Other credits include working as a location manager, then line producer. He was involved in launching such returning TV series as Ashes to Ashes, Spooks, Hustle, The Hour, Blackpool and Call the Midwife.

On Red’s upcoming slate is Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys in co-production with Endor for delivery to Prime Video...

Hulu invites New Yorkers to join an Only Murders in the Building murder mystery interactive investigation.

Fans of the hit comedy-murder series Only Murders in the Building can now immersive themselves in the United Palace Theater, a central location during Season 3's murder mystery. On the show, the trio, which includes Steven Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, find themselves once again investigating a murder at the Goosebury Theater where Ben Glenroy (played by Paul Rudd), a Hollywood Action star, has been killed. Ben's colleague Loretta (played by Meryl Streep) is the primary suspect. However, a popular misdirect trope could reveal a shocking twist that reveals the true killer.

Related: Only Murders in the Building Season 3's Most Likely Suspects

Guests will be tasked with a personal crime scene investigation based on the show. Props and costumes from Season 3 will be on display as evidence for guests' investigations. "I am...

Life on Mars will not have another sequel series after all. The creators of the UK series have announced that the planned spin-off, titled Lazarus, will not be happening, per Deadline.

The original Life on Mars series aired for two seasons on BBC One between 2006 and 2007. Starring John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews, and Marshall Lancaster, the sci-fi series follows a cop (Simm) from 2006 who finds himself thrown back in time to 1970s Manchester.

A spin-off series titled Ashes to Ashes, featuring Keeley Hawes as a police officer who is shot in 2008 and wakes up in 1981, ran for three seasons in the UK. ABC ran its own version of Life on Mars starring Jason O'Mara and Harvey Keitel. It was cancelled after one season but viewers still...

There’s an elite tier of TV dramas that stay with you, vividly, for decades after they air, and seventies-set sci-fi crime drama Life on Mars was the perfect example. So fervent was the show’s fanbase, that even 15 years after it aired – introducing us to detective Sam Tyler (Grace’s John Simm), who has a car crash in 2006 and wakes up mysteriously trapped in 1973 – the news of a planned revival during a lockdown live tweet-along in 2020 was enthusiastically received.

This revival was later fittingly dubbed Lazarus – once again named after a David Bowie song, like Life on Mars and its sequel Ashes to Ashes – but we’ve now received the sad confirmation from the show’s creators that the reboot won’t be going ahead after all:

It is with a heavy heart that the creators of #LifeOnMars have confirmed that the highly anticipated revival show, #Lazarus, will no longer be moving forward.

The planned Life on Mars sequel series Lazarus is dead in the water. Life on Mars, which aired on the BBC in 2006, followed a man who is sent back to 1973 after a mysterious accident and received a 2008 sequel series titled Ashes to Ashes. In 2020 it was announced that a third sequel titled Lazarus was in production with original stars John Simm and Philip Glenister returning as Detective Inspector Sam Tyler and Detective Chief Inspector Gene Hunt.

This weekend, the Life on Mars Twitter account posted an unfortunate update on the status of the Lazarus sequel series.

It is with a heavy heart that the creators of #LifeOnMars have confirmed that the highly anticipated revival show, #Lazarus, will no longer be moving forward. Many thanks to Matthew Graham & Ashley Pharoah for these past 3 years in your efforts to reunite Sam Tyler & Gene Hunt...

Life on Mars was one of the UK’s most popular dramas when it aired a decade and a half ago, and its many fans were geared up for the highly anticipated revival show Lazarus.

However, the show’s creators Matthew Graham and Ashley Pharoah have announced this will no longer be happening. The team took to social media on Saturday to report to fans:

It is with a heavy heart that the creators of #LifeOnMars have confirmed that the highly anticipated revival show, #Lazarus, will no longer be moving forward.

Many thanks to Matthew Graham & Ashley Pharoah for these past 3 years in your efforts to reunite Sam Tyler & Gene Hunt...

In 1973, the killer of Welsh teenagers Sandra Newton, Pauline Flynn and Gwendoline Hughes was not caught, despite a high-profile and widespread investigation by South Wales Police. The girls’ families spent the next three decades not knowing who was responsible for brutally taking the lives of their loved ones, or whether he still lived alongside them in the local Neath and Port Talbot communities.

In 2002, a development in forensics changed everything. The cold case was reopened with much pared-down resources, and crime scene DNA was successfully used to identify Wales’ first recorded serial killer. Steeltown Murders is the story of the loss, guilt and suspicion that followed the 1970s murders, and of the perseverance of the officers who were eventually able to provide the victims’ families with the answers they’d been denied years before.

Here are the actors making up the cast behind Steeltown Murders‘ dramatisation of real-life figures and events.

The tongue-in-cheek cliffhanger ending for Captain Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) in the Star Trek: Picard season 3 finale hints at a wider issue for new Star Trek captains. Seven's Picard season 3 story ends with her in command of the USS Enterprise-g, alongside her Number One, Commander Raffaela Musiker (Michelle Hurd) and Special Counselor to the Captain, Ensign Jack Crusher (Ed Speleers). As the Enterprise prepares to leave space dock, Seven is asked whether she has a catchphrase in mind, a callback to Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his iconic orders to "Engage" and "Make it so".

In the 21st century era of the franchise, Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds have both made a big deal of the captain of each show's hero ship having their own catchphrase. Captain Carol Freeman (Dawnn Lewis) memorably felt this pressure in Star Trek: Lower Decks when she trialed "Warp me!

David Bowie was known for his sweeping changes in style and the radical diversity of his songs, but the Moonage Daydream soundtrack offers a cohesive sense of who he was as a music artist. As a whole, Brett Morgen's documentary presents a kaleidoscopic impression of Bowie through its visual montage and audio samplings, the latter of which includes interview snippets and a wall-to-wall soundscape consisting of more than 40 tunes, most of them by the film's subject. While it's unlikely that anyone would watch this movie without sound, though, the Moonage Daydream soundtrack can be purchased separately as a two-volume album and listened to on its own.

The documentary's sound design involves a collage of David Bowie's music, mashing up songs and remixing others in a way that would seem difficult to turn into a track-by-track album. The Moonage Daydream soundtrack released under the title Moonage Daydream – A Brett Morgen...

This list applies to UK streaming services

When I find myself in times of trouble/Streaming channels come to me/Speaking words of wisdom/ Watch TV/Watch TV-eeee/Watch TV-eeee/There will be an answer: watch TV (repeat to fade).

Go on, do it, it’s good advice – we all need a bit of escapism now and then. All of the below are British dramas currently available on UK streaming services, some free-to-air, some subscriber-only, some short, some long, some old favourites and some new arrivals, all in pleasing alphabetical order.

We’ll keep this list updated as new series are added and taken away. If you’ve children to entertain, then here’s our list of the top kids’ shows currently available on UK streaming services, and if you’re in need of a laugh, here’s our collection of the best British comedy TV shows. Sorted.

A Discovery of Witches...

Five years after the release of David Bowie’s first masterpiece, Hunky Dory — which replaced the perception of Bowie as a one-hit space oddity with the idea Bowie as an ever-ch-ch-changing moon-age messiah — he offered up some characteristic mythmaking. In a 1976 Melody Maker interview, Bowie claimed Hunky Dory‘s “Song for Bob Dylan,” a piss-take extraordinaire that Bowie had shrugged off by saying it was how “some” people saw Dylan, in fact, “laid out what I wanted to do in rock.” “It was at that period that I said, ‘Ok,...

Brett Morgen’s “Moonage Daydream,” a freewheeling documentary about David Bowie, doesn’t offer a chronology of the life of the late pop icon. Rather it provides a fever dream of sound and vision, with songs torn apart, reimagined and reassembled in ways that reflect its subject’s chameleonic music and art.

The doc, out now in IMAX theaters, was a labor of love for Morgen that took four years to assemble and edit. It was another 18 months constructing the ambitious soundtrack, which required the talents of the Oscar-winning “Bohemian Rhapsody” team of Ventura, Calif.-based rerecording mixer Paul Massey (with David Giammarco); London-based supervising sound and music editor John Warhurst and supervising sound editor Nina Hartstone; and Dolby Atmos Music Studios.

Veteran mixer Massey recommended Warhurst and Hartstone to Morgen. “We know instinctively what each other is about to do,” Massey explains.

One of the challenges for Massey was...

As much as the original "Orphan Black" series relied on the multifaceted talent of star Tatiana Maslany, the series was never just a one-woman show. While the current "She-Hulk" actor was doing her thing and embodying multiple different characters with widely divergent personalities, she was assisted by a strong supporting cast made up of the likes of Jordan Gavaris' Felix and especially Maria Doyle Kennedy's mother figure, Siobhan. The previously announced spinoff series, titled "Orphan Black: Echoes," appears to be taking this to heart and is off to a strong start with its newest casting.

Deadline reports that British actor Keeley Hawes, known for her performances in the 2018 miniseries "Bodyguard" as well as "Line of Duty," has joined the cast of "Echoes" in a co-lead capacity opposite Krysten Ritter. Although plot details remain under tight wraps, the report indicates that her character will be "a perceptive but sensitive scientist...

Ahead of the release of the David Bowie documentary Moonage Daydream, details of the film’s soundtrack have been revealed, with the companion collection boasting unreleased live versions, album cuts, interview excerpts, orchestral performances, and film-specific remixes of classic Bowie tracks.

As a preview of the soundtrack’s exclusive “Moonage Daydream” mixes, the Bowie estate shared the version of “Modern Love” that features in director Brett Morgen’s doc:

“This version is a unique mix starting with the isolated piano motif from the track, building up into the chorus before...

Apple TV+ has given an eight-episode series order to a one-hour drama inspired by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton’s unfinished final novel The Buccaneers, with Kristine Froseth (The Assistant), Alisha Boe (When You Finish Saving The World), Josie Totah (Saved by the Bell), Aubri Ibrag (Dive Club), Imogen Waterhouse (The Outpost) and Mia Threapleton (Shadows) cast as the buccaneers.

Written by series creator Katherine Jakeways and directed by BAFTA winner Susanna White, the as-yet untitled series is currently in production in Scotland.

The official logline: Girls with money, men with power. New money, old secrets. A group of fun-loving young American girls explode into the tightly corseted London season of the 1870s, kicking off an Anglo-American culture clash as the land of the stiff upper lip is infiltrated by a refreshing disregard for centuries of tradition.

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Ziggy might not have played board games, but now David Bowie fans have their very own edition dedicated to the rock and roll legend himself with Monopoly’s latest release.

The Monopoly: David Bowie board game celebrates the Thin White Duke, just in time for the 50th anniversary of the icon’s classic The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars.

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Tony Walton, one of the most prolific, honored and celebrated designers of sets and costumes on Broadway and in Hollywood, died yesterday from complications of a stroke. He was 87.

His death was announced on Facebook by stepdaughter Bridget LeRoy, who wrote, “A fond and loving farewell to the most fabulous stepdad and human being in the world. Love you forever, Tony Walton. Have a great trip.”

A three-time Tony Award winner for set, and an Oscar winner for the art and set decoration of 1980’s All That Jazz, Walton was among the most prolific designers of his generation. Among his 20 film credits are the 1964 Disney classic Mary Poppins, The Wiz, Murder on the Orient Express, Fahrenheit 451, The Boy Friend, All That Jazz, Death of a Salesman, The Glass Menagerie, Regarding Henry, and Deathtrap.

Broadway credits include Chicago, Grand Hotel, The Real Thing,...

Chicago – As a TV and Movie Star, Sally Kellerman may not be a household name, but as an influencer in the “New American Cinema” of the 1970s she was everywhere. In addition, her TV appearances in the 1960s featured a variety of roles in many of the iconic series of the era, including the original “Star Trek.” She’s probably best known for her movie role as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in ‘Mash’ (1970), for which she scored an Oscar nomination. Kellerman died on February 24th, 2022, at age 84.

Sally Claire Kellerman was born in Long Beach, California, and attended Hollywood High School, where her singing voice got noticed by Verve Records … but at the time she was too shy to take the offer. She took on acting classes from noted instructor Jeff Corey in Los Angeles, with classmates like Jack Nicholson and Dean Stockwell. Her first film role was in...

David Bowie’s catalog has been acquired by Warner Chappell Music, extending a recent string of high-profile music rights deals.

Financial terms were not officially disclosed, but press reports pegged the value at more than $250 million. The rise of streaming as an economic engine, along with the mushrooming array of content into which music can be incorporated, has pushed catalog prices higher. Recent deals have been sewn up by Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young and the estate of James Brown, among many other artists.

This agreement follows one reached last year between Warner Music Group (parent of Warner Chappell) and the Bowie estate. Under that 2021 deal, Warner Music has licensed worldwide rights to Bowie’s recorded music catalog from 1968.

The global rights deal covers the entire body of work of Bowie, who died of liver cancer in 2016. The catalog includes songs like “Space Oddity,” “Changes,” “Ziggy Stardust,” “Starman,” “Rebel Rebel,” “Fame,...

Gaumont U.K. has swooped on rights for Greg Buchanan’s debut literary thriller “Sixteen Horses” after a bidding war, and will develop the novel as a drama series.

The studio pursued the book for two years after being snared by the first chapter in 2018. “Sixteen Horses” is published by Mantle Books/Pan Macmillan and set for release in the U.K. on April 29 and July 20 in the U.S. via Flatiron Books. It is already generating buzz, having been picked as one of the literary titles to be covered in BBC Two’s next series of “Between The Covers.”

“Sixteen Horses” is set in a small British seaside community the rest of the world has left behind. Following the discovery of sixteen horses’ heads on a farm, each buried with a single eye facing the low winter sun, the local police detective and forensic veterinarian soon uncover evidence of...

Legendary Entertainment has teamed with veteran TV writers/showrunners Emma Frost and Matthew Graham (Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes, The White Queen, The Spanish Princess, Doctor Who, The Man In The High Castle) on new U.K. joint venture Watford & Essex.

The drama production company, to be based in Bristol, England with Frost and Graham serving as joint CEOs and Christine Healy joining from New Pictures as COO, already has a slate of 10 projects in development.

Its projects include:

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea – a futuristic underwater adventure series based upon the classic Irwin Allen television series from the 1960’s. Developed and ...

Legendary Entertainment has teamed with veteran TV writers/showrunners Emma Frost and Matthew Graham (Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes, The White Queen, The Spanish Princess, Doctor Who, The Man In The High Castle) on new U.K. joint venture Watford & Essex.

The drama production company, to be based in Bristol, England with Frost and Graham serving as joint CEOs and Christine Healy joining from New Pictures as COO, already has a slate of 10 projects in development.

Its projects include:

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea – a futuristic underwater adventure series based upon the classic Irwin Allen television series from the 1960’s. Developed and ...

The first look image of the upcoming series ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ starring David Tennant has been unveiled.

Tennant fronts the hour-long 8 episode drama that follows an outrageous bet, Fogg and his valet, Passepartout, take on the legendary journey of circumnavigating the globe in just 80 days, swiftly joined by aspiring journalist Abigail Fix, who seizes the chance to report on this extraordinary story.

Joining Tennant to complete the valiant trio are rising French star, Ibrahim Koma, who takes on the role of the mercurial Passepartout; an irrepressible chancer who falls into the role of Fogg’s ‘valet’, little knowing it will change his life forever; and Leonie Benesch playing Abigail Fix, the young journalist determined to make her mark in a man’s world and emerge from the long shadow of her British establishment father.

Released Wednesday 16th September at Festival de la Fiction de la Rochelle – Paris, France.

We're back with another round of Horror Highlights! In today's installment, we have release details for Before the Fire and Nothing but the Blood, the trailer for Game of Death, details on the Dracula 2000 soundtrack release, and more:

Before The Fire Release Details: "Dark Sky Films is proud to announce that the pandemic thriller Before The Fire will be available in virtual cinemas and on digital platforms/VOD on August 14th."

Synopsis - "As a global pandemic engulfs Los Angeles, rising TV star Ava Boone (SAG Award nominee Jenna Lyng Adams) is forced to flee the mounting chaos and return to her rural hometown. As she struggles to acclimate to a way of life she left behind long ago, her homecoming attracts a dangerous figure from her past - threatening both her and the family that serves as her only sanctuary.

Brimming with tension and paranoia, and featuring a tough-as-nails performance from its lead actress,...

Exclusive: Asa Butterfield should have been shooting Season 3 of Sex Education when he sat down with Deadline last month, but like so many other things, the Netflix hit series has been put on ice by coronavirus. His loss was our gain.

Netflix has a hopeful August shoot date, but in the meantime, London-based Butterfield has been occupying himself reading scripts, building a videogame, devouring Mad Men, and writing his first TV script. Perhaps it’s no surprise that a man who has been busy all of his life has remained productive during lockdown.

Butterfield has been on our screens since he was eight years old, starting out on British TV shows like Ashes To Ashes, he soon found himself leading two features in the shape of The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas and Martin Scorsese’s Hugo. Since then, he has worked with the likes of Harrison Ford on Ender’s Game...