The 90s has a not-entirely unearned reputation as a bit of a dead zone for television sci-fi outside of the USA – especially in the UK. However, the truth is that the 90s was actually something of a golden age. It’s just that in Britain, this golden age happened exclusively between 3:25 pm, when everyone got off school, and 5:30 pm, when everyone watched Neighbours. These homegrown and Australian shows ran the entire gamut of what science fiction could do, from hilarity to terror.
The budgets were low, the special effects had a short shelf life and most of them are now almost impossible to find outside of the memories of some nostalgic Millennials, but they introduced an entire generation to the sci-fi genre, as well as to some banging theme tunes.
Mike and Angelo (1989 -2000)
Mike and Angelo, a show whose title caused a generation to wonder why it...
The budgets were low, the special effects had a short shelf life and most of them are now almost impossible to find outside of the memories of some nostalgic Millennials, but they introduced an entire generation to the sci-fi genre, as well as to some banging theme tunes.
Mike and Angelo (1989 -2000)
Mike and Angelo, a show whose title caused a generation to wonder why it...
- 3/15/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Welcome to the Hammer Factory. This month we dissect The Reptile (1966).
While Hammer Studios has been in business since 1934, it was between 1955 and 1979 that it towered as one of the premier sources of edgy, gothic horror. On top of ushering the famous monsters of Universal’s horror heyday back into the public eye, resurrecting the likes of Frankenstein, Dracula and the Mummy in vivid color, the studio invited performers like Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Ingrid Pitt and so many more to step into the genre limelight. Spanning a library housing over 300 films, Hammer Studios is a key part of horror history that until recently has been far too difficult to track down.
In late 2018, Shout Factory’s Scream Factory line began to focus on bringing Hammer’s titles to disc in the US, finally making many of the studio’s underseen gems available in packages that offered great visuals as well as insightful accompanying features.
While Hammer Studios has been in business since 1934, it was between 1955 and 1979 that it towered as one of the premier sources of edgy, gothic horror. On top of ushering the famous monsters of Universal’s horror heyday back into the public eye, resurrecting the likes of Frankenstein, Dracula and the Mummy in vivid color, the studio invited performers like Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Ingrid Pitt and so many more to step into the genre limelight. Spanning a library housing over 300 films, Hammer Studios is a key part of horror history that until recently has been far too difficult to track down.
In late 2018, Shout Factory’s Scream Factory line began to focus on bringing Hammer’s titles to disc in the US, finally making many of the studio’s underseen gems available in packages that offered great visuals as well as insightful accompanying features.
- 9/25/2023
- by Paul Farrell
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Blood Beast Terror
Blu-ray
Kino Lorber
1968 / 1.85: 1 / 88 Min.
Starring Peter Cushing, Wanda Ventham, Robert Flemyng
Written by Peter Bryan
Directed by Vernon Sewell
A serene British countryside is rocked by a series of brutal murders with a common thread; each victim has been mutilated and drained of their blood. All eyes are on a nearby university and its resident eccentric, the mysterious Dr. Mallinger, an entomologist with a fascination for Death’s-head moths. His daughter Clare shares his interests but her concerns are more personal than academic—Clare is a shapeshifter, transformed into a deadly butterfly when her blood is up and romance is in the air.
Directed by Vernon Sewell, this not so thrilling thriller features Robert Flemyng as Mallinger, and Wanda Ventham as Clare, whose blank-faced beauty suggests an otherworldly nature or a general lack of enthusiasm for the project—if it’s the latter she’s...
Blu-ray
Kino Lorber
1968 / 1.85: 1 / 88 Min.
Starring Peter Cushing, Wanda Ventham, Robert Flemyng
Written by Peter Bryan
Directed by Vernon Sewell
A serene British countryside is rocked by a series of brutal murders with a common thread; each victim has been mutilated and drained of their blood. All eyes are on a nearby university and its resident eccentric, the mysterious Dr. Mallinger, an entomologist with a fascination for Death’s-head moths. His daughter Clare shares his interests but her concerns are more personal than academic—Clare is a shapeshifter, transformed into a deadly butterfly when her blood is up and romance is in the air.
Directed by Vernon Sewell, this not so thrilling thriller features Robert Flemyng as Mallinger, and Wanda Ventham as Clare, whose blank-faced beauty suggests an otherworldly nature or a general lack of enthusiasm for the project—if it’s the latter she’s...
- 12/3/2022
- by Charlie Largent
- Trailers from Hell
Hammer’s attempt at a budget monster romp for 1966 isn’t quite as good as its sister film Plague of the Zombies, but it has fine atmosphere and a couple of worthy grace notes, namely its fine actresses Jennifer Daniel and Jacqueline Pearce. Although the title monster bites some fans the wrong way, it works for this reviewer — it’s every appearance is a surprise, and for me it’s convincingly… reptilian.
The Reptile
Blu-ray
Scream Factory
1966 / Color / 1:85 + 1:66 widescreen / 91 min. / Street Date July 30, 2019 / 27.99
Starring: Noel Willman, Jennifer Daniel, Ray Barrett, Jacqueline Pearce, Michael Ripper, John Laurie, Marne Maitland.
Cinematography: Arthur Grant
Film Editors: James Needs, Roy Hyde
Production Design: Bernard Robinson
Makeup: Roy Ashton
Original Music: Don Banks
Written by John Elder (Anthony Hinds)
Produced by Anthony Nelson Keys
Directed by John Gilling
Here’s something fresh for this reviewer, a noted Hammer picture to enjoy that I...
The Reptile
Blu-ray
Scream Factory
1966 / Color / 1:85 + 1:66 widescreen / 91 min. / Street Date July 30, 2019 / 27.99
Starring: Noel Willman, Jennifer Daniel, Ray Barrett, Jacqueline Pearce, Michael Ripper, John Laurie, Marne Maitland.
Cinematography: Arthur Grant
Film Editors: James Needs, Roy Hyde
Production Design: Bernard Robinson
Makeup: Roy Ashton
Original Music: Don Banks
Written by John Elder (Anthony Hinds)
Produced by Anthony Nelson Keys
Directed by John Gilling
Here’s something fresh for this reviewer, a noted Hammer picture to enjoy that I...
- 7/27/2019
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Scream Factory will heat up horror fans' summers by bringing the Hammer horror films Lust for a Vampire and The Reptile to Blu-ray on July 30th, and we've been provided with the full list of bonus features for both releases.
Press Release: This summer, beat the heat with two creepy Hammer Films classics! On July 30th, 2019, Scream Factory will be releasing Lust for a Vampire and The Reptile for the first time on Blu-ray. Both releases include numerous new bonus features, including new audio commentaries and interviews, as well as feature presentation in two aspect ratios, 1.66:1 and 1.85:1. Fans can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com
In Lust for a Vampire, a mysterious man performs rites of black magic, bringing the notorious female vampire Carmilla Karnstein back to life. Looking to quench her bloodlust for the fairer sex, she enrolls at an exclusive girl’s school as...
Press Release: This summer, beat the heat with two creepy Hammer Films classics! On July 30th, 2019, Scream Factory will be releasing Lust for a Vampire and The Reptile for the first time on Blu-ray. Both releases include numerous new bonus features, including new audio commentaries and interviews, as well as feature presentation in two aspect ratios, 1.66:1 and 1.85:1. Fans can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com
In Lust for a Vampire, a mysterious man performs rites of black magic, bringing the notorious female vampire Carmilla Karnstein back to life. Looking to quench her bloodlust for the fairer sex, she enrolls at an exclusive girl’s school as...
- 6/20/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
It may not be summer yet, but Scream Factory is heating up their release calendar with three new Blu-ray announcements for July: the Hammer horror films Lust for a Vampire and The Reptile, as well as Universal Horror Collection Volume 2.
Lust for a Vampire Blu-ray: "More vampire action (courtesy of Hammer Films) is on the way this Summer in the form of Lust For A Vampire on Blu-ray! Release date is July 30th.
A mysterious man performs the rites of black magic ... bringing the notorious female vampire Carmilla Karnstein back to life. Looking to quench her bloodlust for the fairer sex, she enrolls at an exclusive girl's school as the young debutante Mircalla (Yutte Stensgaard), and begins to feast on her fellow students as well as indulging in her unholy desires for a teacher ... With the death toll mounting at both the school and the nearby village, can anyone stop Carmilla's evil ways?...
Lust for a Vampire Blu-ray: "More vampire action (courtesy of Hammer Films) is on the way this Summer in the form of Lust For A Vampire on Blu-ray! Release date is July 30th.
A mysterious man performs the rites of black magic ... bringing the notorious female vampire Carmilla Karnstein back to life. Looking to quench her bloodlust for the fairer sex, she enrolls at an exclusive girl's school as the young debutante Mircalla (Yutte Stensgaard), and begins to feast on her fellow students as well as indulging in her unholy desires for a teacher ... With the death toll mounting at both the school and the nearby village, can anyone stop Carmilla's evil ways?...
- 4/4/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
One can suppose it was inevitable for Hammer to take on a lesser celebrated (at the time) yet influential sub-genre such as zombies; the ’30s and ’40s were certainly a heyday, with such films as White Zombie (1932) and I Walked with a Zombie (1943) setting a template of voodoo curses and unwilling (and undead) subjects. By the ’50s, they were already used for comic effect, until Hammer took their chance with The Plague of the Zombies (1966), an atmospheric yet rousing period piece that would help set up another template for zombiedom’s biggest sea change two years later.
Part of a four picture co-op with Seven Arts Productions, Plague was released stateside by Twentieth Century Fox in late January to better than average reviews; mind you, Hammer usually found an appreciative press, if even for set design and production values alone. But critics at the time liked the fact that they...
Part of a four picture co-op with Seven Arts Productions, Plague was released stateside by Twentieth Century Fox in late January to better than average reviews; mind you, Hammer usually found an appreciative press, if even for set design and production values alone. But critics at the time liked the fact that they...
- 2/23/2019
- by Scott Drebit
- DailyDead
The Plague of the Zombies
Blu ray
Shout Factory
1966 / 1.66:1 / 91 Min. / Street Date – January 15, 2019
Starring André Morell, John Carson, Jacqueline Pearce
Cinematography by Arthur Grant
Directed by John Gilling
Propping up one of Hammer Studios’ more visceral double-bills, John Gilling’s The Plague of the Zombies was released alongside Terence Fisher’s Dracula, Prince of Darkness in January of 1966. Fisher’s film was a briskly bloody chapter in the vampire’s long career but Gilling’s melancholy thriller packed a considerably gloomier punch.
The London-born Gilling was a writer/director with a taste for provincial settings, class conflict and horror – social commentary with a gothic twist. That formula was put to the test in his distinctly odd bit of sci-fi agitprop, 1957’s The Gamma People, a cold-war fable about a sinister doctor and an army of mind-controlled juvenile delinquents.
In 1960 Gilling turned that story on its head with The Flesh and the Fiends,...
Blu ray
Shout Factory
1966 / 1.66:1 / 91 Min. / Street Date – January 15, 2019
Starring André Morell, John Carson, Jacqueline Pearce
Cinematography by Arthur Grant
Directed by John Gilling
Propping up one of Hammer Studios’ more visceral double-bills, John Gilling’s The Plague of the Zombies was released alongside Terence Fisher’s Dracula, Prince of Darkness in January of 1966. Fisher’s film was a briskly bloody chapter in the vampire’s long career but Gilling’s melancholy thriller packed a considerably gloomier punch.
The London-born Gilling was a writer/director with a taste for provincial settings, class conflict and horror – social commentary with a gothic twist. That formula was put to the test in his distinctly odd bit of sci-fi agitprop, 1957’s The Gamma People, a cold-war fable about a sinister doctor and an army of mind-controlled juvenile delinquents.
In 1960 Gilling turned that story on its head with The Flesh and the Fiends,...
- 1/22/2019
- by Charlie Largent
- Trailers from Hell
The horrors of a 19th-century disease don't stop at death in The Plague of the Zombies, coming to Blu-ray from Scream Factory. Ahead of the January 15th release of the new home media release, the full special features for The Plague of the Zombies Blu-ray have been revealed, including two new audio commentaries:
From the Press Release: "In a remote 19th-century Cornish village, an evil presence lurks within the darkness of the witching hour. A mysterious plague relentlessly consumes lives at an unstoppable rate. Unable to find the cause, Dr. Peter Tompson enlists the help of his mentor, Sir James Forbes. Desperate to find an antidote, they instead find inexplicable horror: empty coffins with the diseased corpses missing! Following a series of strange and frightening clues, they discover a deserted mine where they discover a world of black magic and a doomed legion of flesh-eating slaves ... the walking dead! On...
From the Press Release: "In a remote 19th-century Cornish village, an evil presence lurks within the darkness of the witching hour. A mysterious plague relentlessly consumes lives at an unstoppable rate. Unable to find the cause, Dr. Peter Tompson enlists the help of his mentor, Sir James Forbes. Desperate to find an antidote, they instead find inexplicable horror: empty coffins with the diseased corpses missing! Following a series of strange and frightening clues, they discover a deserted mine where they discover a world of black magic and a doomed legion of flesh-eating slaves ... the walking dead! On...
- 12/11/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Alex Westthorp Jan 23, 2017
We revisit Dark Season and Century Falls, two children's dramas that established Russell T. Davies' early screenwriting career...
Russell T. Davies, a man synonymous with the successful revival of Doctor Who, was initially a graphic artist for Why Don't You? but he did several jobs on the show, eventually writing, directing and producing the programme. He showed his versatility when he presented an edition of Play School in its final year. Saturday morning summer filler On The Waterfront made its reputation in part due to Davies' own unique take on the classic serial The Flashing Blade. Next came Breakfast Serials, which Davies both wrote and produced. When Tony Robinson decided to take a break from making Maid Marian And Her Merry Men, an afternoon drama slot opened up and Rtd's first major breakthrough in Children's television drama began with the 1991 science fiction thriller Dark Season.
See...
We revisit Dark Season and Century Falls, two children's dramas that established Russell T. Davies' early screenwriting career...
Russell T. Davies, a man synonymous with the successful revival of Doctor Who, was initially a graphic artist for Why Don't You? but he did several jobs on the show, eventually writing, directing and producing the programme. He showed his versatility when he presented an edition of Play School in its final year. Saturday morning summer filler On The Waterfront made its reputation in part due to Davies' own unique take on the classic serial The Flashing Blade. Next came Breakfast Serials, which Davies both wrote and produced. When Tony Robinson decided to take a break from making Maid Marian And Her Merry Men, an afternoon drama slot opened up and Rtd's first major breakthrough in Children's television drama began with the 1991 science fiction thriller Dark Season.
See...
- 12/6/2016
- Den of Geek
Alex Westthorp Sep 19, 2016
We revisit Tom's Midnight Garden, Moondial, The Chronicles Of Narnia and a few lesser-known UK children's TV series...
Read our look-back at UK kids' fantasy dramas 1980 - 1984 here.
By 1985 British TV's children's drama had really hit its stride, achieving "a balanced diet of programmes" as Edward Barnes, the head of the BBC children's department observed. The late 80s, arguably, saw a new golden age for spooky and magical kids drama. Excellent production values, improved significantly by well-honed special effects work using Quantel, Paintbox and Harry, and moreover some interesting casting - often of very talented newcomers - produced some of the most memorable dramas of the era.
The second half of the decade saw the BBC riding high on the back of the success of their state-of-the-art adaptation of John Masefield's Box Of Delights. Meanwhile, anthology series Dramarama was going from strength to strength on ITV.
We revisit Tom's Midnight Garden, Moondial, The Chronicles Of Narnia and a few lesser-known UK children's TV series...
Read our look-back at UK kids' fantasy dramas 1980 - 1984 here.
By 1985 British TV's children's drama had really hit its stride, achieving "a balanced diet of programmes" as Edward Barnes, the head of the BBC children's department observed. The late 80s, arguably, saw a new golden age for spooky and magical kids drama. Excellent production values, improved significantly by well-honed special effects work using Quantel, Paintbox and Harry, and moreover some interesting casting - often of very talented newcomers - produced some of the most memorable dramas of the era.
The second half of the decade saw the BBC riding high on the back of the success of their state-of-the-art adaptation of John Masefield's Box Of Delights. Meanwhile, anthology series Dramarama was going from strength to strength on ITV.
- 8/16/2016
- Den of Geek
The Horror Channel has an Easter treat for fans of Hammer films, as their UK-only Hammer-thon will air March 26th and 27th. Also in this round-up: release details for The Ones Below, a trailer for The Cleansing Hour short film, eight preview pages from Monster World #3, and information on The Last American Horror Show.
UK Horror Channel’s Hammer-Thon: Press Release: “Hammer film fans are in for a treat….Horror Channel is to screen an Easter Hammer-thon with back-to-back Hammer classics.
Some of Hammer’s most popular films, including The Revenge Of Frankenstein, The Devil Rides Out and The Brides Of Dracula will be broadcast across the weekend from 3pm – 10pm on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March.
Plus, Horror Channel will be presenting ‘Hammer Thursdays’ from Thurs 7 April for six weeks. This will be a Hammer movie at 9pm followed by a double-bill of Hammer House Of Horror at 10.50pm.
UK Horror Channel’s Hammer-Thon: Press Release: “Hammer film fans are in for a treat….Horror Channel is to screen an Easter Hammer-thon with back-to-back Hammer classics.
Some of Hammer’s most popular films, including The Revenge Of Frankenstein, The Devil Rides Out and The Brides Of Dracula will be broadcast across the weekend from 3pm – 10pm on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March.
Plus, Horror Channel will be presenting ‘Hammer Thursdays’ from Thurs 7 April for six weeks. This will be a Hammer movie at 9pm followed by a double-bill of Hammer House Of Horror at 10.50pm.
- 3/22/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Philip Bates is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.
John Hurt’s War Doctor is gearing up for his next battle against the Daleks, as Big Finish announce the second boxset in The War Doctor‘s audio series, Infernal Devices. To be released in February 2016, the set sees the Doctor joined once more by Cardinal Ollistra, played by Jacqueline Pearce. The War Doctor makes his audio debut in Only...
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John Hurt’s War Doctor is gearing up for his next battle against the Daleks, as Big Finish announce the second boxset in The War Doctor‘s audio series, Infernal Devices. To be released in February 2016, the set sees the Doctor joined once more by Cardinal Ollistra, played by Jacqueline Pearce. The War Doctor makes his audio debut in Only...
The post Big Finish Announce The War Doctor: Infernal Devices appeared first on Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews.
- 12/11/2015
- by Philip Bates
- Kasterborous.com
David Power is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.
More information has surfaced about the upcoming War Doctor boxset Only the Monstrous, written by Nicholas Briggs! In the first new Time War story The Innocent, the Daleks prepare for the final assault on Gallifrey, unaware of what’s waiting for them at Omega One. Meanwhile stunning news has reached Cardinal Ollistra (Jacqueline Pearce) of the War Doctor’s...
The post Big Finish Announce The War Doctor 1: Only The Monstrous Details appeared first on Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews.
More information has surfaced about the upcoming War Doctor boxset Only the Monstrous, written by Nicholas Briggs! In the first new Time War story The Innocent, the Daleks prepare for the final assault on Gallifrey, unaware of what’s waiting for them at Omega One. Meanwhile stunning news has reached Cardinal Ollistra (Jacqueline Pearce) of the War Doctor’s...
The post Big Finish Announce The War Doctor 1: Only The Monstrous Details appeared first on Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews.
- 11/17/2015
- by David Power
- Kasterborous.com
John Hurt will reprise his role as the War Doctor in a new series of Doctor Who audio plays.
Big Finish - producers of audio drama based on the BBC sci-fi since 1999 - have announced a new 12-part series, with Hurt returning to the role he first played in Doctor Who's 50th anniversary special.
The War Doctor is a 'secret' incarnation of the Time Lord, who fought against the Daleks in a devastating Time War.
The audio adventures of The War Doctor will be told over four box sets, each containing three linked hour-long episodes.
The first box set - Only The Monstrous - is written and directed by Nicholas Briggs, executive producer at Big Finish and also known to Doctor Who fans as the voice of the Daleks.
Only The Monstrous will be released in December 2015, and will be followed in February 2016 by the second volume, Infernal Devices.
Big Finish - producers of audio drama based on the BBC sci-fi since 1999 - have announced a new 12-part series, with Hurt returning to the role he first played in Doctor Who's 50th anniversary special.
The War Doctor is a 'secret' incarnation of the Time Lord, who fought against the Daleks in a devastating Time War.
The audio adventures of The War Doctor will be told over four box sets, each containing three linked hour-long episodes.
The first box set - Only The Monstrous - is written and directed by Nicholas Briggs, executive producer at Big Finish and also known to Doctor Who fans as the voice of the Daleks.
Only The Monstrous will be released in December 2015, and will be followed in February 2016 by the second volume, Infernal Devices.
- 10/5/2015
- Digital Spy
Are zombies really that memorable? When you think about it, today’s undead munchers are not exactly an interesting crowd since all they do between meals is wander around in a trance. The pre Romero vegetarians are even worse, as they spend most of their time under the thumb of a zombie master, although on the odd occasion they do rebel against their tyrannical leader.
Zombie movies are a dime a dozen these days, and apart from a few moderately successful variations, they haven’t progressed beyond the flesh-eating antics of Night of the Living Dead (1968). But on the odd occasion a couple of zombies stand out from the faceless crowd of walking corpses, and what some these ghouls lack in personality, they make up for in other ways.
So here’s a list of ten memorable zombies that stood out for me, as an avid horror movie fan.
The...
Zombie movies are a dime a dozen these days, and apart from a few moderately successful variations, they haven’t progressed beyond the flesh-eating antics of Night of the Living Dead (1968). But on the odd occasion a couple of zombies stand out from the faceless crowd of walking corpses, and what some these ghouls lack in personality, they make up for in other ways.
So here’s a list of ten memorable zombies that stood out for me, as an avid horror movie fan.
The...
- 3/15/2015
- Shadowlocked
Avon calling... again! After years of being tantalised by the prospect of a Blake's 7 remake - Sky1 looked set to reboot Terry Nation's creation, but later axed the project - fans of the cult classic were finally given reason to celebrate yesterday (April 8) when it was confirmed that Syfy had ordered 13 new hour-long episodes.
The new Blake's 7 - described as a "revolutionary reinvention" of the original - has a strong pedigree, with Heroes scribe Joe Pokaski and Casino Royale director Martin Campbell both on board.
With the crew set, my fan mind naturally turned to casting - who could hope to replace the iconic Gareth Thomas, Paul Darrow, Jacqueline Pearce and company?
Read on for the Week in Geek's picks for Who should pilot the Liberator this time round...
> Week in Geek - In The Flesh: Why BBC Three's zombie drama deserves a second series
> Week...
The new Blake's 7 - described as a "revolutionary reinvention" of the original - has a strong pedigree, with Heroes scribe Joe Pokaski and Casino Royale director Martin Campbell both on board.
With the crew set, my fan mind naturally turned to casting - who could hope to replace the iconic Gareth Thomas, Paul Darrow, Jacqueline Pearce and company?
Read on for the Week in Geek's picks for Who should pilot the Liberator this time round...
> Week in Geek - In The Flesh: Why BBC Three's zombie drama deserves a second series
> Week...
- 4/9/2013
- Digital Spy
New details have emerged of the forthcoming Blake's 7 remake.
Us cable network Syfy has developed the remake of the classic cult drama with FremantleMedia International.
Thirteen hour-long episodes - written by Joe Pokaski (Heroes) and directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale) - will be produced by Georgeville TV.
The new Blake's 7 - set in 2136 - is described as a "revolutionary reinvention" of the BBC's 1978-1981 sci-fi drama, following seven criminals - 6 guilty and 1 innocent.
Led by hero of the rebellion Blake - who is mourning the loss of his dead wife Rachel - the crew acquire an alien ship which gives them a second chance at life.
"Blake's 7 was such a forward-thinking concept that the show continues to have resonance with audiences today," said David Ellender, CEO FremantleMedia International.
"Its complex characters and gritty storylines, coupled with the highly talented team and modern production techniques are sure...
Us cable network Syfy has developed the remake of the classic cult drama with FremantleMedia International.
Thirteen hour-long episodes - written by Joe Pokaski (Heroes) and directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale) - will be produced by Georgeville TV.
The new Blake's 7 - set in 2136 - is described as a "revolutionary reinvention" of the BBC's 1978-1981 sci-fi drama, following seven criminals - 6 guilty and 1 innocent.
Led by hero of the rebellion Blake - who is mourning the loss of his dead wife Rachel - the crew acquire an alien ship which gives them a second chance at life.
"Blake's 7 was such a forward-thinking concept that the show continues to have resonance with audiences today," said David Ellender, CEO FremantleMedia International.
"Its complex characters and gritty storylines, coupled with the highly talented team and modern production techniques are sure...
- 4/8/2013
- Digital Spy
The Plague Of The Zombies
Stars: André Morell, Diane Clare, Brook Williams, Jacqueline Pearce, John Carson | Written by Peter Bryan | Directed by John Gilling
When it comes to Hammer’s The Plague of the Zombies it’s never been one of my favourite. When I read that it would be part of the Bradford After Dark event at this years Bradford International Film Festival I thought I’d give it a go. With the digital restoration that has been done I was looking forward to seeing how good the print would actually look.
People are dying in strange circumstances in a small Cornish village and the doctor Peter Thompson is out of his depth in both understanding and dealing with the villagers who want answers. Calling on his professor Sir James Forbes he pleads for help. When Forbes arrives with his daughter it’s evident that something is not right...
Stars: André Morell, Diane Clare, Brook Williams, Jacqueline Pearce, John Carson | Written by Peter Bryan | Directed by John Gilling
When it comes to Hammer’s The Plague of the Zombies it’s never been one of my favourite. When I read that it would be part of the Bradford After Dark event at this years Bradford International Film Festival I thought I’d give it a go. With the digital restoration that has been done I was looking forward to seeing how good the print would actually look.
People are dying in strange circumstances in a small Cornish village and the doctor Peter Thompson is out of his depth in both understanding and dealing with the villagers who want answers. Calling on his professor Sir James Forbes he pleads for help. When Forbes arrives with his daughter it’s evident that something is not right...
- 6/11/2012
- by Pzomb
- Nerdly
We’re always on the lookout for seasons of film screenings which offer something a little different from your average mulitplex fare and Studio Canal have come up trumps again with a collection of fine British films.
The season in question is entitled Made In Britain, and takes place every Tuesday from 5th June to 3rd July with screenings across the country and Studio Canal have chosen some excellent film, some of which are rarely seen on the big screen.
To celebrate this excellent season of screenings we’re giving one lucky winner the chance to win A3 copies of 4 posters from the series. These posters can be seen below and more deatils of the season, and how you can book tickets are here:
In this year of celebration of all things British, Studiocanal and the Ico are delighted to announce a summer season of theatrical screenings in celebration of some of the finest,...
The season in question is entitled Made In Britain, and takes place every Tuesday from 5th June to 3rd July with screenings across the country and Studio Canal have chosen some excellent film, some of which are rarely seen on the big screen.
To celebrate this excellent season of screenings we’re giving one lucky winner the chance to win A3 copies of 4 posters from the series. These posters can be seen below and more deatils of the season, and how you can book tickets are here:
In this year of celebration of all things British, Studiocanal and the Ico are delighted to announce a summer season of theatrical screenings in celebration of some of the finest,...
- 5/31/2012
- by Competitons
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Cinema Retro has received the following press release:
For Immediate Release
The Cath Research Centre at De Montfort University, in collaboration with Hammer Films and Phoenix Square Independent Cinema, Leicester, proudly presents:
Hammer Has Risen From the Grave
A two-day retrospective graced with a galaxy of guests and screenings
Friday the 13th and Saturday 14th July 2012
Screenings will include Hammer favourites and rarities, plus a world premiere of the newly restored HD release of the company’s seminal Gothic horror The Curse of Frankenstein (1957). They will be accompanied by introductions from Hammer experts, and Q&As with stars such as Martine Beswick, Caroline Munro, Jacqueline Pearce and Madeline Smith, and film-makers such as John Hough. There will also be signings, memorabilia stalls, prizes and more. Special guest, Mark Gatiss, will close the event by introducing one of his favourite Hammer horrors.
This fantastic festival celebrates the forthcoming digitization of the...
For Immediate Release
The Cath Research Centre at De Montfort University, in collaboration with Hammer Films and Phoenix Square Independent Cinema, Leicester, proudly presents:
Hammer Has Risen From the Grave
A two-day retrospective graced with a galaxy of guests and screenings
Friday the 13th and Saturday 14th July 2012
Screenings will include Hammer favourites and rarities, plus a world premiere of the newly restored HD release of the company’s seminal Gothic horror The Curse of Frankenstein (1957). They will be accompanied by introductions from Hammer experts, and Q&As with stars such as Martine Beswick, Caroline Munro, Jacqueline Pearce and Madeline Smith, and film-makers such as John Hough. There will also be signings, memorabilia stalls, prizes and more. Special guest, Mark Gatiss, will close the event by introducing one of his favourite Hammer horrors.
This fantastic festival celebrates the forthcoming digitization of the...
- 5/22/2012
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Well, after the last adventure, fighting a dalek who decided to be a high priest, we find our crew in need of some rest and relaxation. They go to Brisbane, Australia, hometown to Tegan (Janet Fielding), in order to unwind. This gives Tegan the chance to meet up with old friends, gives the Doctor (Peter Davison), the chance to take in some cricket, and gives Nyssa (Sarah Sutton) the chance to be basically baffled. Everyone seems to be having a good time.
This of course cannot last. Tegan hears that a reporter she’s friends with (Toby Hadoke), has gone missing, and he’s one of many who have. The Doctor does some investigations and soon the team is off to an alien planet.
Or are they? When they arrive, they notice the world looks exactly like London during the days of the Tudors. They even spot familiar landmarks,...
Well, after the last adventure, fighting a dalek who decided to be a high priest, we find our crew in need of some rest and relaxation. They go to Brisbane, Australia, hometown to Tegan (Janet Fielding), in order to unwind. This gives Tegan the chance to meet up with old friends, gives the Doctor (Peter Davison), the chance to take in some cricket, and gives Nyssa (Sarah Sutton) the chance to be basically baffled. Everyone seems to be having a good time.
This of course cannot last. Tegan hears that a reporter she’s friends with (Toby Hadoke), has gone missing, and he’s one of many who have. The Doctor does some investigations and soon the team is off to an alien planet.
Or are they? When they arrive, they notice the world looks exactly like London during the days of the Tudors. They even spot familiar landmarks,...
- 12/7/2011
- by Chris Swanson
- Obsessed with Film
Voluptuous vampire vixens, high society diabolists, meandering mouldy mummies, rapacious reptiles, and zillions of zombies… Sound like fun? Well the new Hammer Horror Halloween season on Horror channel will be most definitely for you then! Showing on the channel from October 1st to October 31st, the Hammer season is introduced by author, broadcaster and critic Kim Newman.
The line-up includes:
Sat Oct 1st | 23:10 | Scars of Dracula (1970)
Christopher Lee’s fifth Dracula picture and was directed by Roy Ward Baker who was determined to do it in as gory a style as possible. The film’s greatest innovation, however, was to present a surprisingly verbose Count as Lee had been given very little dialogue in the previous Dracula movies, Bereft of an American pre-sale, Scars of Dracula and its support feature, The Horror of Frankenstein, were both produced on relatively low budgets
Sat Oct 8 | 23:10 |
Frankenstein Created Woman (1967) One of...
The line-up includes:
Sat Oct 1st | 23:10 | Scars of Dracula (1970)
Christopher Lee’s fifth Dracula picture and was directed by Roy Ward Baker who was determined to do it in as gory a style as possible. The film’s greatest innovation, however, was to present a surprisingly verbose Count as Lee had been given very little dialogue in the previous Dracula movies, Bereft of an American pre-sale, Scars of Dracula and its support feature, The Horror of Frankenstein, were both produced on relatively low budgets
Sat Oct 8 | 23:10 |
Frankenstein Created Woman (1967) One of...
- 9/22/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
As we reported in August, the BBC have made a deal with MSN for the web portal to provide streamed classic TV content - and this includes Doctor Who, it has been confirmed. So far you can catch all 6 epsides of 1965 adventure The Web Planet, which stars William Hartnell as the Doctor, William Russell as Ian Chesterton, Jacqueline Pearce as Barbara Wright and Maureen O'Brien as Vicki. Co-starring many others including Martin Jarvis, The Web Planet sees the Tardis drawn off-course to the...
- 11/6/2009
- by Christian Cawley info@kasterborous.com
- Kasterborous.com
It’s still Thursday for another couple of hours where I am, so it’s time to remake an 80s classic TV show or movie with an all-new cast. This week: Blake’s 7, the 1978-1981 BBC science fiction show. A revival has been rumored for years, but as right now, there’s nothing definite in the pipeline. (Don’t miss the BBC’s cult-tv subsite devoted to the show.) The original cast included: Roj Blake: Gareth Thomas Kerr Avon: Paul Darrow Jenna Stannis: Sally Knyvette Vila Restal: Michael Keating Cally: Jan Chappell Olag Ga: David Jackson Del Tarrant: Steven Pacey Dayna Mellanby: Josette Simon Soolin: Glynis Barber Orac: Peter Tuddenham Servalan: Jacqueline Pearce Space Commander Travis: Brian Croucher/Stephen Greif My dream cast for an update: Roj Blake: Paul McGann Kerr Avon: Christopher Eccleston Jenna Stannis: Kate Winslet Vila Restal: John Simm Cally: Cate Blanchett Olag Gan: Philip Glenister...
- 12/12/2008
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
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