“Jackdaw” is a new action thriller, written and directed by Jamie Childs, starring Oliver Jackson-Cohen , Jenna Coleman , Thomas Turgoose , Rory McCann , Joe Blakemore , Vivienne Acheampong , Dean Brunton , Rochelle Goldie , Leon Harrop and Austin Haynes, opening September 23, 2024 in theaters:
“…a former motocross champion and army veteran, is now caring for his younger brother. Broke, he agrees to do an open water pick up of a mysterious illegal package in the North Sea.
“A resulting double cross and his brother’s disappearance set him and his old bike on a violent nocturnal odyssey through England’s northern rust belt…”
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“…a former motocross champion and army veteran, is now caring for his younger brother. Broke, he agrees to do an open water pick up of a mysterious illegal package in the North Sea.
“A resulting double cross and his brother’s disappearance set him and his old bike on a violent nocturnal odyssey through England’s northern rust belt…”
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- 4/30/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Jamie Child’s directing debut follows a former motocross champ through tedious scrapes and strident geezer movie cliches
It could theoretically be an enticing proposition: a moody crime thriller set in the north-east, with proven TV talent Jamie Childs making his feature directing debut. But this lands with a sickening thud: what we get is a charmless anti-Get-Carter of dullness, with all the strident geezer movie cliches that somehow stay stubbornly alive in British cinema. The action sequences are lifeless and often simply tedious, the characters are inert and unconvincing and there is some catatonically wooden acting.
Oliver Jackson-Cohen plays Jack Dawson, nicknamed “Jackdaw”; he is a biker and former motocross champ who has come back to his home town after a spell in the army. In need of cash, he rashly accepts a dodgy job from a criminal acquaintance in the club scene to pick up a hidden package.
It could theoretically be an enticing proposition: a moody crime thriller set in the north-east, with proven TV talent Jamie Childs making his feature directing debut. But this lands with a sickening thud: what we get is a charmless anti-Get-Carter of dullness, with all the strident geezer movie cliches that somehow stay stubbornly alive in British cinema. The action sequences are lifeless and often simply tedious, the characters are inert and unconvincing and there is some catatonically wooden acting.
Oliver Jackson-Cohen plays Jack Dawson, nicknamed “Jackdaw”; he is a biker and former motocross champ who has come back to his home town after a spell in the army. In need of cash, he rashly accepts a dodgy job from a criminal acquaintance in the club scene to pick up a hidden package.
- 1/24/2024
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Jenna Coleman and Oliver Jackson-Cohen headline the British thriller, Jackdaw. Here’s the trailer for the upcoming film.
Jenna Coleman (of Doctor Who fame) and Oliver Jackson-Cohen recently starred opposite each other in Amazon Prime drama series Wilderness.
Now? They reunite in a thriller called Jackdaw, filmed in the north of England, and heading to UK cinemas in early 2024. Promotional work is very much underway on the film.
The synopsis reads as follows
A retired military man and motocross champion is now caring for his younger brother when he receives a mysterious assignment: to pick up a package in the North Sea. In need of money, he sets out to do the job, but it turns out to be a trap. Then when his brother disappears, he finds himself thrust into a dizzying and violent race on his trusty motorcycle through the nocturnal underworld of northern England.
The cast also includes Thomas Turgoose,...
Jenna Coleman (of Doctor Who fame) and Oliver Jackson-Cohen recently starred opposite each other in Amazon Prime drama series Wilderness.
Now? They reunite in a thriller called Jackdaw, filmed in the north of England, and heading to UK cinemas in early 2024. Promotional work is very much underway on the film.
The synopsis reads as follows
A retired military man and motocross champion is now caring for his younger brother when he receives a mysterious assignment: to pick up a package in the North Sea. In need of money, he sets out to do the job, but it turns out to be a trap. Then when his brother disappears, he finds himself thrust into a dizzying and violent race on his trusty motorcycle through the nocturnal underworld of northern England.
The cast also includes Thomas Turgoose,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
"Jack - let's just leave our old baggage at the door." Vertigo Releasing has revealed an official trailer for an minimalistic action thriller from the UK called Jackdaw, marking the feature debut of filmmaker Jamie Childs. This premiered at both Fantastic Fest & Sitges Film Festival this year, playing at these two most prestigious genre festivals. A former motocross champion and army vet is now caring for his younger brother. Broke, he agrees to do an open water pick up of a mysterious illegal package in the North Sea. The film then sends him on a journey through the nocturnal underworld of northern England's industrial wasteland. Most of the film follows Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Jack Dawson (hence "Jackdaw") on his motorbike, trying to stay ahead of the other drug dealers and criminals after him. The cast includes Jenna Coleman, Thomas Turgoose, and Rory McCann. This is a slick thriller, I quite...
- 11/30/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: Here’s your first look at Oliver Jackson-Cohen (The Invisible Man) and Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who) in UK action-thriller Jackdaw, which gets its world premiere at Fantastic Fest tomorrow.
Jackson-Cohen and Coleman are currently starring opposite each other in Amazon series Wilderness.
Jackdaw marks the debut feature of writer-director Jamie Childs, whose TV credits include Disney+’s Willow, Netflix’s The Sandman and BBC/HBO adaptation His Dark Materials.
The film is set over the course of a single night and follows a broke former motocross champion and army veteran who agrees to pick-up a mysterious package in the North Sea, with disastrous consequences for himself and his brother.
Pic is produced by Sebastian Raybaud (Greenland) and Callum Grant for Anton, Kate Glover (47 Meters Down) and Jamie Childs. Childs directs alongside his regular Dop Will Baldy (The Sandman).
Cast also includes Thomas Turgoose, Allan Mustafa, Rory McCann,...
Jackson-Cohen and Coleman are currently starring opposite each other in Amazon series Wilderness.
Jackdaw marks the debut feature of writer-director Jamie Childs, whose TV credits include Disney+’s Willow, Netflix’s The Sandman and BBC/HBO adaptation His Dark Materials.
The film is set over the course of a single night and follows a broke former motocross champion and army veteran who agrees to pick-up a mysterious package in the North Sea, with disastrous consequences for himself and his brother.
Pic is produced by Sebastian Raybaud (Greenland) and Callum Grant for Anton, Kate Glover (47 Meters Down) and Jamie Childs. Childs directs alongside his regular Dop Will Baldy (The Sandman).
Cast also includes Thomas Turgoose, Allan Mustafa, Rory McCann,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Fantastic Fest 2023 is set to kick off with a world premiere of Legendary Pictures’ The Toxic Avenger reboot of the 1984 Troma classic that stars Peter Dinklage.
The reimagining of director Macon Blair’s original film — centered on a mild-mannered man named Melvin who becomes disfigured after falling into a vat of toxic waste and goes on to fight bad guys under the superhero name Toxie — also stars Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon.
Fantastic Fest — taking place at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, Texas, from Sept. 21 to 28 — also announced a world premiere for the thriller Your Lucky Day, which includes one of Angus Cloud’s final performances in the debut feature from Dan Brown.
“The Fantastic Fest team was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Angus Cloud. His performance in Your Lucky Day immediately won over our team, and we want to pay tribute...
The reimagining of director Macon Blair’s original film — centered on a mild-mannered man named Melvin who becomes disfigured after falling into a vat of toxic waste and goes on to fight bad guys under the superhero name Toxie — also stars Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon.
Fantastic Fest — taking place at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, Texas, from Sept. 21 to 28 — also announced a world premiere for the thriller Your Lucky Day, which includes one of Angus Cloud’s final performances in the debut feature from Dan Brown.
“The Fantastic Fest team was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Angus Cloud. His performance in Your Lucky Day immediately won over our team, and we want to pay tribute...
- 8/15/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fantastic Fest is set to unleash its 18th edition on Austin this September and, as usual, the lineup is packed with an eclectic mix of world premieres, cult classic restorations, and special events. Kicking things off with the world premiere of The Toxic Avenger, we have all the details:
Take a trip to the dark side and indulge your taste for wild films, outrageous events, and shocking surprises all under one roof. World-famous genre festival Fantastic Fest is back for its eighteenth edition featuring 29 World Premieres, 24 North American Premieres, and 18 U.S. Premieres. The festival will once again possess Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, TX from September 21st - 28th. Badges are available now at FantasticFest.com.
“The Fantastic Fest team is ready to take you on a journey you won’t ever forget. We’ve taken the best week of the year and supercharged it: more movies, more parties,...
Take a trip to the dark side and indulge your taste for wild films, outrageous events, and shocking surprises all under one roof. World-famous genre festival Fantastic Fest is back for its eighteenth edition featuring 29 World Premieres, 24 North American Premieres, and 18 U.S. Premieres. The festival will once again possess Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, TX from September 21st - 28th. Badges are available now at FantasticFest.com.
“The Fantastic Fest team is ready to take you on a journey you won’t ever forget. We’ve taken the best week of the year and supercharged it: more movies, more parties,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Fantastic Fest is back for its eighteenth edition which is jam-packed with horror insanity including World Premieres of several prominent titles including the remake of Troma’s cult classic The Toxic Avenger, the Bloody Disgusting-produced Shudder Original V/H/S/85, Blumhouse and Amazon’s Totally Killer, and Paramount’s hotly anticipated Pet Sematary: Bloodlines.
The festival will once again possess Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, TX from September 21st – 28th. Badges are available now at FantasticFest.com.
From the press release:
The opening night film for Fantastic Fest 2023 is the world premiere of Legendary Pictures’ The Toxic Avenger, a hilarious and action-packed reimagining of the classic Troma film from director Macon Blair that features an all-star cast including Peter Dinklage who will pick up the infamous mop to become the hideous vigilante that no one knew they needed (or wanted) as well as Jacob Tremblay and Taylour Paige with Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon.
The festival will once again possess Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, TX from September 21st – 28th. Badges are available now at FantasticFest.com.
From the press release:
The opening night film for Fantastic Fest 2023 is the world premiere of Legendary Pictures’ The Toxic Avenger, a hilarious and action-packed reimagining of the classic Troma film from director Macon Blair that features an all-star cast including Peter Dinklage who will pick up the infamous mop to become the hideous vigilante that no one knew they needed (or wanted) as well as Jacob Tremblay and Taylour Paige with Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon.
- 8/15/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Fantastic Fest is back for its eighteenth edition featuring 29 World Premieres, 24 North American Premieres, and 18 U.S. Premieres. The festival will once again possess Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, TX from September 21st – 28th. Badges are available now.
“The Fantastic Fest team is ready to take you on a journey you won’t ever forget. We’ve taken the best week of the year and supercharged it: more movies, more parties, more fun,” says Festival Director Lisa Dreyer. “If you want to see the best new movies from around the world first with the best audience, Fantastic Fest is the place to be.”
The opening night film for Fantastic Fest 2023 is the world premiere of Legendary Pictures’ The Toxic Avenger, a hilarious and action-packed reimagining of the classic Troma film from director Macon Blair that features an all-star cast including Peter Dinklage who will pick up the infamous mop...
“The Fantastic Fest team is ready to take you on a journey you won’t ever forget. We’ve taken the best week of the year and supercharged it: more movies, more parties, more fun,” says Festival Director Lisa Dreyer. “If you want to see the best new movies from around the world first with the best audience, Fantastic Fest is the place to be.”
The opening night film for Fantastic Fest 2023 is the world premiere of Legendary Pictures’ The Toxic Avenger, a hilarious and action-packed reimagining of the classic Troma film from director Macon Blair that features an all-star cast including Peter Dinklage who will pick up the infamous mop...
- 8/15/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
60 years ago, Doctor Who was created with a strong educational element, mixing science and history facts with adventure. Initially some stories featured no science-fiction elements outside of the Tardis and its crew. This story format petered out by the fourth season, and ′The Highlanders′ was the last example until ′Black Orchid′ in 1982.
The final story of the second season created the ′Pseudo-historical′ format – a story set in Earth′s history but with an additional science-fiction element to the Tardis crew. This format persists to the present day. By ′Best Historical Episodes′ here, we don’t mean the dozen or so purely historical stories, but are including pseudo-historical stories too.
Some of these stories have a historical setting based around a historical celebrity. Others are more intertwined with historical events and use that setting as a springboard for their stories, but they all represent the best the show has delivered so far.
The final story of the second season created the ′Pseudo-historical′ format – a story set in Earth′s history but with an additional science-fiction element to the Tardis crew. This format persists to the present day. By ′Best Historical Episodes′ here, we don’t mean the dozen or so purely historical stories, but are including pseudo-historical stories too.
Some of these stories have a historical setting based around a historical celebrity. Others are more intertwined with historical events and use that setting as a springboard for their stories, but they all represent the best the show has delivered so far.
- 8/14/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Streaming
Four-part documentary series “Murder of God’s Banker” is set for an international debut on streamer Paramount+.
In 1982, Roberto Calvi, a fugitive financier known as “God’s Banker,” was found hanging from London’s Blackfriars Bridge. What starts as an investigation surrounding one man’s death, quickly expands into a story of international intrigue, as it’s revealed that Calvi was in business with the Vatican, the Mafia, as well as neo-fascist groups in Italy. The documentary uses archival footage, stylized dramatizations and interviews with notable journalists and historians to uncover the truth behind Calvi’s murder while delving into the layers of corruption at the root of global money and power.
The series is produced by Paramount, in partnership with Creative Chaos vmg. It is written and directed by Tom Donahue. Executive producers include Ilan Arboleda, Donahue and Mike Holz, with Jessicya Materano and Jordan Bogdonavage as co-executive producers.
Four-part documentary series “Murder of God’s Banker” is set for an international debut on streamer Paramount+.
In 1982, Roberto Calvi, a fugitive financier known as “God’s Banker,” was found hanging from London’s Blackfriars Bridge. What starts as an investigation surrounding one man’s death, quickly expands into a story of international intrigue, as it’s revealed that Calvi was in business with the Vatican, the Mafia, as well as neo-fascist groups in Italy. The documentary uses archival footage, stylized dramatizations and interviews with notable journalists and historians to uncover the truth behind Calvi’s murder while delving into the layers of corruption at the root of global money and power.
The series is produced by Paramount, in partnership with Creative Chaos vmg. It is written and directed by Tom Donahue. Executive producers include Ilan Arboleda, Donahue and Mike Holz, with Jessicya Materano and Jordan Bogdonavage as co-executive producers.
- 2/2/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Doctor Who and Victoria actress Jenna Coleman have been announced as key cast on Northern England-set action thriller Jackdaw, the debut feature of Jamie Childs, whose drama directing credits include The Sandman and His Dark Materials.
Jackson-Cohen, whose recent credits include Emily, The Lost Daughter, stars as a former motocross champion and army veteran, now caring for his younger brother.
Broke, he agrees to do an open water pick up of a mysterious illegal package in the North Sea. A resulting double cross and his brother’s disappearance set him and his old bike on a violent nocturnal odyssey through England’s northern rust belt.
Other cast members include Thomas Turgoose, Allan Mustafa and Rory McCann.
Anton has fully financed the production with the support of...
Jackson-Cohen, whose recent credits include Emily, The Lost Daughter, stars as a former motocross champion and army veteran, now caring for his younger brother.
Broke, he agrees to do an open water pick up of a mysterious illegal package in the North Sea. A resulting double cross and his brother’s disappearance set him and his old bike on a violent nocturnal odyssey through England’s northern rust belt.
Other cast members include Thomas Turgoose, Allan Mustafa and Rory McCann.
Anton has fully financed the production with the support of...
- 2/2/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
A first-look image has also been released.
UK outfit Anton has released a first-look image of action thriller Jackdaw, starring Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Jenna Coleman, and will launch the feature at the upcoming EFM.
It marks the debut feature of writer-director Jamie Childs, whose TV credits include Disney+’s Willow, Netflix’s The Sandman and BBC/HBO adaptation His Dark Materials.
Jackdaw is set over the course of a single night and follows a broke former motocross champion and army veteran – played by Emily star Jackson-Cohen – who agrees to pick-up a mysterious package in the North Sea, with disastrous consequences for himself and his brother.
UK outfit Anton has released a first-look image of action thriller Jackdaw, starring Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Jenna Coleman, and will launch the feature at the upcoming EFM.
It marks the debut feature of writer-director Jamie Childs, whose TV credits include Disney+’s Willow, Netflix’s The Sandman and BBC/HBO adaptation His Dark Materials.
Jackdaw is set over the course of a single night and follows a broke former motocross champion and army veteran – played by Emily star Jackson-Cohen – who agrees to pick-up a mysterious package in the North Sea, with disastrous consequences for himself and his brother.
- 2/2/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
To clarify, by stunts we mean simulated action requiring special skill to achieve, not publicity stunts (though there’s an article in that). At last, Den of Geek publishes an article for the people who – when watching ‘The Sontaran Experiment’ – tap their partner on the shoulder and say knowledgeably: ‘If you look carefully you can see it’s Terry Walsh’. For these people’s partners we can, alas, only offer the solace that all things must pass.
A key name associated with stunts in Doctor Who is Derek Ware, who arranged fight scenes in the very first story and later founded the Havoc stunt team who were regularly involved in the early-Seventies. Doctor Who isn’t a show heavily associated with stunts anymore, but they’re still a key part of the show. Jodie Whittaker still hurled herself into boxes and injured herself during the making of ‘Flux’. We’re...
A key name associated with stunts in Doctor Who is Derek Ware, who arranged fight scenes in the very first story and later founded the Havoc stunt team who were regularly involved in the early-Seventies. Doctor Who isn’t a show heavily associated with stunts anymore, but they’re still a key part of the show. Jodie Whittaker still hurled herself into boxes and injured herself during the making of ‘Flux’. We’re...
- 10/2/2022
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Willow Trailer 2 — Disney+ has released the second TV show trailer for Willow (2022). View here the first Willow teaser trailer. Crew Willow stars Warwick Davis, Erin Kellyman, Ellie Bamber, Tony Revolori, Ruby Cruz, Amer Chadha-Patel, Dempsey Bryk, and Joanne Whalley. Stephen Woolfenden, Debs Paterson, and Jamie Childs directed various episodes of [...]
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- 9/11/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
As a newcomer to Neil Gaiman’s seminal comic book series “The Sandman”, I came to Netflix’s adaptation with an open mind and curious eye. Knowing this 1989 title had spawned onscreen spinoffs of “Sandman” characters — “Lucifer,” “Constantine,” etcetera — but never one of its own, it was hard not to wonder what about it might have made a live-action version so hard that it never happened until now. As I went back and forth between the TV show and the original volumes, though, the difficulty that any production would have in tackling its scope became clearer — and made Netflix’s result more impressive, too.
As adapted by Gaiman, Allan Heinberg (“Wonder Woman”), and David S. Goyer, TV’s “The Sandman” errs toward a literal translation of the comics as often as possible. For as complex as the series’ mythology becomes, the show finds a way to introduce new fans without completely confusing them.
As adapted by Gaiman, Allan Heinberg (“Wonder Woman”), and David S. Goyer, TV’s “The Sandman” errs toward a literal translation of the comics as often as possible. For as complex as the series’ mythology becomes, the show finds a way to introduce new fans without completely confusing them.
- 8/5/2022
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
This article is presented by:
Lucifer Morningstar is a frequent dark guest of Western culture, with depictions of the fallen angel stretching back to Biblical times and even before that in elemental forms. In Neil Gaiman’s hallowed comic The Sandman, however, Lucifer is a little different from his usual representation. The Sandman‘s Lucifer is bored of ruling hell for billions of years and he’s about to make that boredom everyone else’s problem.
Funnily enough, Netflix already has played host to Gaiman’s version of the devil, having produced the final three seasons of the Tom Ellis-starring Lucifer (formerly of Fox). With its adaptation of The Sandman though, Netflix and series producers Gaiman and Allan Heinberg wanted to honor the comic with a slightly remixed interpretation of the Dark Prince from Ellis’s. And that search took them directly to the shores of Tarth in Westeros’s Stormlands.
Lucifer Morningstar is a frequent dark guest of Western culture, with depictions of the fallen angel stretching back to Biblical times and even before that in elemental forms. In Neil Gaiman’s hallowed comic The Sandman, however, Lucifer is a little different from his usual representation. The Sandman‘s Lucifer is bored of ruling hell for billions of years and he’s about to make that boredom everyone else’s problem.
Funnily enough, Netflix already has played host to Gaiman’s version of the devil, having produced the final three seasons of the Tom Ellis-starring Lucifer (formerly of Fox). With its adaptation of The Sandman though, Netflix and series producers Gaiman and Allan Heinberg wanted to honor the comic with a slightly remixed interpretation of the Dark Prince from Ellis’s. And that search took them directly to the shores of Tarth in Westeros’s Stormlands.
- 8/3/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Willow Trailer — Disney+‘s Willow (2022) teaser trailer has been released. The Willow trailer stars Warwick Davis, Erin Kellyman, Ellie Bamber, Tony Revolori, Ruby Cruz, Amer Chadha-Patel, Dempsey Bryk, and Joanne Whalley. Crew Stephen Woolfenden, Debs Paterson, and Jamie Childs directed various episodes of Willow. Plot Synopsis Willow‘s plot synopsis: based on and the sequel [...]
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- 5/27/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
To call any one of the Shadow and Bone cast members a “breakout” is difficult, given that this young cast of relative newcomers is so freaking talented across the ensemble. That being said, Amita Suman, the Nepali-born British actress who plays Inej Ghafa, absolutely kills it in her performance as the knives-wielding assassin who believes in the Sun Summoner, her friends, and the sanctity of life. I’m not surprised, given that Suman has appeared on one of Den of Geek’s other favorite genre shows, Doctor Who, back in 2018, playing an integral role in one of NuWho’s best episodes ever: “Demons of the Punjab.”
Written by Vinay Patel and directed by Jamie Childs, “Demons of the Punjab” sees the Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) and her companions Yaz (Mandip Gill), Ryan (Tosin Cole), and Graham (Bradley Walsh) traveling back to 1947 Punjab, in the hours leading up to the Partition of India,...
Written by Vinay Patel and directed by Jamie Childs, “Demons of the Punjab” sees the Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) and her companions Yaz (Mandip Gill), Ryan (Tosin Cole), and Graham (Bradley Walsh) traveling back to 1947 Punjab, in the hours leading up to the Partition of India,...
- 4/25/2021
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
Louisa Mellor Dec 23, 2019
His Dark Materials series one goes out with a bang and the promise of even better to come. Spoilers ahead…
This His Dark Materials review contains spoilers.
His Dark Materials Episode 8
Before anything else, the feet have to be right. Whether you’re performing a dance move or throwing a jab, everything springs from the feet. In this finale, His Dark Materials was able to pull off balletic pirouettes and land every punch, all because, months ago, it put itself in a solid stance by casting the remarkable Dafne Keen.
Keen is remarkable. She has been throughout, but she’s especially so in this finale. Episode eight gave her a series of long, quiet, emotional two-handers – the kind of scenes that leave an actor nowhere to hide. Through clever editing and canny direction, there are tricks to make young actors look good. Fleeting moments can be captured...
His Dark Materials series one goes out with a bang and the promise of even better to come. Spoilers ahead…
This His Dark Materials review contains spoilers.
His Dark Materials Episode 8
Before anything else, the feet have to be right. Whether you’re performing a dance move or throwing a jab, everything springs from the feet. In this finale, His Dark Materials was able to pull off balletic pirouettes and land every punch, all because, months ago, it put itself in a solid stance by casting the remarkable Dafne Keen.
Keen is remarkable. She has been throughout, but she’s especially so in this finale. Episode eight gave her a series of long, quiet, emotional two-handers – the kind of scenes that leave an actor nowhere to hide. Through clever editing and canny direction, there are tricks to make young actors look good. Fleeting moments can be captured...
- 12/22/2019
- Den of Geek
This week’s episode is called “The Fight to the Death” for good reason: Two enormous ice bears battle for the crown of their kingdom. There’s bellowing and roaring, biting and clawing. Two animals enter the ring. Only one is left standing.
And that’s not the scariest thing that happens in this hour — not by a long shot. But it’s as good a place to start talking about what goes down in this very eventful penultimate episode as any.
The battle only happens thanks to the ingenuity,...
And that’s not the scariest thing that happens in this hour — not by a long shot. But it’s as good a place to start talking about what goes down in this very eventful penultimate episode as any.
The battle only happens thanks to the ingenuity,...
- 12/17/2019
- by Sean T. Collins
- Rollingstone.com
Actors Ruth Wilson and Clarke Peters took the dais at Ccxp to talk about HBO fantasy drama His Dark Materials, based on the best-selling novels by Philip Pullman. The two went into detail about their characters and how it has been like working on such an ambitious story about Dafne Keen’s Lyra, who, after searching for her kidnapped friend, uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and becomes a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust.
Keen wasn’t able to attend the panel and sent a message of thanks via a video before the actors talked about the show, which tackles intense and heavy topics and themes is just as relevant to children as it is to adults. “We shouldn’t underestimate children,” said Peters. He references a quote that says “Out of the mouths of babes comes truth.”
He adds, “With [His Dark Materials], there are mature themes. If discussed in front of children,...
Keen wasn’t able to attend the panel and sent a message of thanks via a video before the actors talked about the show, which tackles intense and heavy topics and themes is just as relevant to children as it is to adults. “We shouldn’t underestimate children,” said Peters. He references a quote that says “Out of the mouths of babes comes truth.”
He adds, “With [His Dark Materials], there are mature themes. If discussed in front of children,...
- 12/8/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
New members include filmmakers Lynne Ramsay, Haifaa al-Mansour, Fox Searchlight’s Kate Gardiner and Screen Scotland’s Isabel Davis.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has revealed its 2019 intake of new members drawn from the film, TV and games industry.
Among the record 558 new members are filmmakers and writers Haifaa al-Mansour (Wadjda), Laszlo Nemes (Son Of Saul), Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here), Lee Unkrich (Coco) and former Screen Star of Tomorrow Rose Glass (Saint Maud).
New executives on the list include Kate Gardiner (head of Fox Searchlight UK); Jason Maza (Unstoppable), Emma Hewitt (BBC Films...
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has revealed its 2019 intake of new members drawn from the film, TV and games industry.
Among the record 558 new members are filmmakers and writers Haifaa al-Mansour (Wadjda), Laszlo Nemes (Son Of Saul), Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here), Lee Unkrich (Coco) and former Screen Star of Tomorrow Rose Glass (Saint Maud).
New executives on the list include Kate Gardiner (head of Fox Searchlight UK); Jason Maza (Unstoppable), Emma Hewitt (BBC Films...
- 12/4/2019
- by 1101184¦Orlando Parfitt¦38¦
- ScreenDaily
HBO introduced Hall H attendees today to its upcoming fall fantasy series His Dark Materials from the famed Philip Pullman series, kicking off the evening session with a fresh trailer.
The first season of His Dark Materials follows Lyra, a seemingly ordinary but brave young woman from another world. Lyra’s search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children, and becomes a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. As she journeys through the worlds, including our own, Lyra meets a determined and courageous boy called Will. Together they encounter extraordinary beings and dangerous secrets, with the fate of both the living—and the dead— in their hands.
Pullman’s trilogy has been adapted into a radio series and a two-part play at the National Theatre, but Jane Tranter, the series Ep, was savoring to adapt...
The first season of His Dark Materials follows Lyra, a seemingly ordinary but brave young woman from another world. Lyra’s search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children, and becomes a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. As she journeys through the worlds, including our own, Lyra meets a determined and courageous boy called Will. Together they encounter extraordinary beings and dangerous secrets, with the fate of both the living—and the dead— in their hands.
Pullman’s trilogy has been adapted into a radio series and a two-part play at the National Theatre, but Jane Tranter, the series Ep, was savoring to adapt...
- 7/19/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC has unveiled the first look at its forthcoming big-budget adaptation of Philip Pullman’s fantasy epic His Dark Materials.
The British public broadcaster, which has joined with HBO on the Bad Wolf and New Line Cinema-produced series, has released a trailer featuring stars Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda that you can watch above.
“We wanted fans to have a tiny glimpse of His Dark Materials,” said exec producer Jane Tranter. “As with Lyra, there are many more worlds to discover as we start upon this epic journey.”
His Dark Materials, which is one of the biggest in scope and most expensive British dramas to date, is ritten by Jack Thorne and directed by Tom Hooper, and is based on Pullman’s acclaimed trilogy of books: Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass, considered a modern masterpiece of imaginative fiction.
The cast of the drama,...
The British public broadcaster, which has joined with HBO on the Bad Wolf and New Line Cinema-produced series, has released a trailer featuring stars Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda that you can watch above.
“We wanted fans to have a tiny glimpse of His Dark Materials,” said exec producer Jane Tranter. “As with Lyra, there are many more worlds to discover as we start upon this epic journey.”
His Dark Materials, which is one of the biggest in scope and most expensive British dramas to date, is ritten by Jack Thorne and directed by Tom Hooper, and is based on Pullman’s acclaimed trilogy of books: Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass, considered a modern masterpiece of imaginative fiction.
The cast of the drama,...
- 2/24/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The new year will start off with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. At least according to the official trailer for the Doctor Who New Year’s special, Resolution, which will premiere Tuesday, Jan. 1 at 8 Pm Et/Pt on BBC America.
In the New Year’s Day special, a terrifying evil is stirring from across the centuries of Earth’s history. The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker), Ryan (Tosin Cole), Graham (Bradley Walsh) and Yaz (Mandip Gill) are braced to overcome this threat to Planet Earth.
Tonight also marks the season finale for the first show episodes with a female doctor, Jodie Whittaker. And as noted by Deadline critic Dominic Patten in his comprehensive season review, it’s been an interesting ride for the latest Time Lord.
The season finale episode, The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos, starts on – wait for it – the planet of Ranskoor Av Kolos, where...
In the New Year’s Day special, a terrifying evil is stirring from across the centuries of Earth’s history. The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker), Ryan (Tosin Cole), Graham (Bradley Walsh) and Yaz (Mandip Gill) are braced to overcome this threat to Planet Earth.
Tonight also marks the season finale for the first show episodes with a female doctor, Jodie Whittaker. And as noted by Deadline critic Dominic Patten in his comprehensive season review, it’s been an interesting ride for the latest Time Lord.
The season finale episode, The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos, starts on – wait for it – the planet of Ranskoor Av Kolos, where...
- 12/9/2018
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Just a couple of months ago, we were eagerly awaiting the debut of Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor, but now here we are nine weeks later, getting ready to see out Doctor Who season 11 with its finale due to arrive next Sunday.
As written by showrunner Chris Chibnall and directed by Jamie Childs, episode 10 is titled “The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos” and promises to feature the Tardis team finding themselves in an unforgiving environment – a dangerous battlefield where they’re trying to answer nine separate distress signals. In the first promo for the finale, seen below, there’s also a hint that a familiar threat might be returning.
See for yourself:
For more, here’s the official plot summary:
“On the planet of Ranskoor Av Kolos lies the remains of a brutal battlefield. But as the Doctor, Graham, Yaz and Ryan answer nine separate distress calls, they discover...
As written by showrunner Chris Chibnall and directed by Jamie Childs, episode 10 is titled “The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos” and promises to feature the Tardis team finding themselves in an unforgiving environment – a dangerous battlefield where they’re trying to answer nine separate distress signals. In the first promo for the finale, seen below, there’s also a hint that a familiar threat might be returning.
See for yourself:
For more, here’s the official plot summary:
“On the planet of Ranskoor Av Kolos lies the remains of a brutal battlefield. But as the Doctor, Graham, Yaz and Ryan answer nine separate distress calls, they discover...
- 12/2/2018
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
It really doesn’t feel like that long ago that we were eagerly awaiting the debut of Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor and now we’re almost at the end of her first season in the Tardis.
Yes, believe it or not, Doctor Who season 11 reaches its ninth and penultimate installment this week with “It Takes You Away,” which looks to be a creepy one set in the Norwegian countryside. The episode’s written by Ed Hime, a newcomer to the Doctor Who universe, and directed by Jamie Childs, a Who pro, who’s already helmed two episodes this season and will also handle the finale.
Guest stars include Ellie Wallwork and Kevin Eldon and the synopsis – seen below – teases that this week’s mystery centers on a derelict cottage, a girl in need and a monster in the woods.
“On the edge of a Norwegian fjord, in the present day,...
Yes, believe it or not, Doctor Who season 11 reaches its ninth and penultimate installment this week with “It Takes You Away,” which looks to be a creepy one set in the Norwegian countryside. The episode’s written by Ed Hime, a newcomer to the Doctor Who universe, and directed by Jamie Childs, a Who pro, who’s already helmed two episodes this season and will also handle the finale.
Guest stars include Ellie Wallwork and Kevin Eldon and the synopsis – seen below – teases that this week’s mystery centers on a derelict cottage, a girl in need and a monster in the woods.
“On the edge of a Norwegian fjord, in the present day,...
- 11/29/2018
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
It’s fair to say that last night’s outing of Doctor Who was mediocre, with a lot of things not really working too well. Aside from a superb guest spot by Alan Cumming – which the fans went crazy for – there wasn’t much that stuck out as being memorable. Thankfully, then, the next episode looks to get things back on track as we return to the present day.
The promo for the upcoming installment, titled “It Takes You Away,” can be seen above and teases a Norwegian nightmare for the Doctor and her companions. Written by Ed Hime (Skins) and directed by Jamie Childs, who’s already given us “The Woman Who Fell to Earth,” and “Demons of the Punjab” this season, the gang’s next outing will see them wind up in the Scandinavian country, where they encounter a “boarded-up cottage and a girl named Hanne who is in need of their help.
The promo for the upcoming installment, titled “It Takes You Away,” can be seen above and teases a Norwegian nightmare for the Doctor and her companions. Written by Ed Hime (Skins) and directed by Jamie Childs, who’s already given us “The Woman Who Fell to Earth,” and “Demons of the Punjab” this season, the gang’s next outing will see them wind up in the Scandinavian country, where they encounter a “boarded-up cottage and a girl named Hanne who is in need of their help.
- 11/26/2018
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
We’ve just had the sixth episode of Doctor Who season 11, which means there’s only four more to go until we don’t have the Tardis on our screens every Sunday again. We previously learned the details for the next two outings and now, the titles and synopses have been released for episode 9 and the grand finale, episode 10.
First up, the penultimate installment of season 11 is called “It Takes You Away,” from writer Ed Hime and director Jamie Childs (his third this season). Guest stars include Ellie Wallwork and Kevin Eldon and it promises to take the Thirteenth Doctor and her friends to creepy rural Norway.
“On the edge of a Norwegian fjord, in the present day, The Doctor, Ryan, Graham and Yaz discover a boarded-up cottage and a girl named Hanne in need of their help. What has happened here? What monster lurks in the woods around the cottage – and beyond?...
First up, the penultimate installment of season 11 is called “It Takes You Away,” from writer Ed Hime and director Jamie Childs (his third this season). Guest stars include Ellie Wallwork and Kevin Eldon and it promises to take the Thirteenth Doctor and her friends to creepy rural Norway.
“On the edge of a Norwegian fjord, in the present day, The Doctor, Ryan, Graham and Yaz discover a boarded-up cottage and a girl named Hanne in need of their help. What has happened here? What monster lurks in the woods around the cottage – and beyond?...
- 11/14/2018
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
It has to be said that the quality of Doctor Who season 11 has been a little up and down so far, but six episodes in and it seems a pattern’s emerging: historical adventures are where this new era of the show excels. Three weeks after the superlative “Rosa,” we have “Demons of the Punjab,” another installment that travels back to a dark period of human history and tells an intelligent, genuinely moving story.
Wanting to pull a Back to the Future and visit her grandmother Umbreen when she was younger, Yaz gets the Doctor to take the Tardis to 1947, right on the cusp of the Partition of India. What’s more, it’s Umbreen’s wedding day to someone who’s not her grandfather, a Hindu man named Prem. As Yaz comes to terms with this discrepancy in her family history, the Doctor has to solve the mystery of...
Wanting to pull a Back to the Future and visit her grandmother Umbreen when she was younger, Yaz gets the Doctor to take the Tardis to 1947, right on the cusp of the Partition of India. What’s more, it’s Umbreen’s wedding day to someone who’s not her grandfather, a Hindu man named Prem. As Yaz comes to terms with this discrepancy in her family history, the Doctor has to solve the mystery of...
- 11/11/2018
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor unleashed 8.2M viewers and a 40.1% share for BBC One in the UK as the first episode of the new season of Doctor Who smashed the performance of recent airings.
This compared to Peter Capaldi’s swansong season, which opened with 4.6M (25%) overnight viewers in the UK in April 2017, largely in line with 2015’s season opener.
To put this further into context, BBC One terror thriller Bodyguard opened with 6.7M viewers and a 35% share to become the biggest new drama launch of the year.
Her entrance was also bigger than debuts by previous doctors including David Tennant, Matt Smith and Capaldi.
The first season under the leadership of Chris Chibnall saw Whittaker’s Doctor joined by new friends Ryan (Tosin Cole), Yasmin (Mandip Gill) and Graham (Bradley Walsh). The next era started with the The Woman Who Fell to Earth episode, which was written by Chibnall and directed by Jamie Childs.
This compared to Peter Capaldi’s swansong season, which opened with 4.6M (25%) overnight viewers in the UK in April 2017, largely in line with 2015’s season opener.
To put this further into context, BBC One terror thriller Bodyguard opened with 6.7M viewers and a 35% share to become the biggest new drama launch of the year.
Her entrance was also bigger than debuts by previous doctors including David Tennant, Matt Smith and Capaldi.
The first season under the leadership of Chris Chibnall saw Whittaker’s Doctor joined by new friends Ryan (Tosin Cole), Yasmin (Mandip Gill) and Graham (Bradley Walsh). The next era started with the The Woman Who Fell to Earth episode, which was written by Chibnall and directed by Jamie Childs.
- 10/8/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
[Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers from “Doctor Who” Season 11, Episode 1, “The Woman Who Fell to Earth.”]
Jodie Whittaker bursts out of the gate with vitality, humor, and grace in her official “Doctor Who” debut, giving an engaging performance that does the Time Lord pedigree proud. After 50 years of men in the role, the Doctor is now a woman, but viewers tuning in for the first time to witness Whittaker’s historic assumption of the Doctor’s mantle will find no barrier to entry. Her regeneration has gone wonky, so she and the audience are figuring everything out together. She’s forgotten everyday words, mixes up common sensations, and doesn’t even know her own name. Nevertheless, she is undeterred in her calling as humanity’s champion. “When people need help, I never refuse,” she declares.
Goofy and curious, commanding and contemplative, Thirteen is already well on her way to demonstrating the complex emotional makeup that is the Doctor.
Jodie Whittaker bursts out of the gate with vitality, humor, and grace in her official “Doctor Who” debut, giving an engaging performance that does the Time Lord pedigree proud. After 50 years of men in the role, the Doctor is now a woman, but viewers tuning in for the first time to witness Whittaker’s historic assumption of the Doctor’s mantle will find no barrier to entry. Her regeneration has gone wonky, so she and the audience are figuring everything out together. She’s forgotten everyday words, mixes up common sensations, and doesn’t even know her own name. Nevertheless, she is undeterred in her calling as humanity’s champion. “When people need help, I never refuse,” she declares.
Goofy and curious, commanding and contemplative, Thirteen is already well on her way to demonstrating the complex emotional makeup that is the Doctor.
- 10/7/2018
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Simon Brew Oct 7, 2018
Jodie Whittaker impresses as the leader of a new Doctor Who gang in a premiere that takes the show in a slightly new direction...
This Doctor Who Season 11 premiere review contains No spoilers. It was originally published on Den of Geek UK.
The Tardis just about lands. Frazzled, but intact. Inside, for the first time since last Christmas, we see Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor, stepping through a massive collection of bras, knocking over make-up containers and a pile of thick, miserable, monthly fashion magazines. She presses stop on the DVD, frustrated that she won’t get through her regular evening viewing of Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. Guzzling a Mirage and lemonade, she quickly pops into the bathroom for half an hour to freshen up, and she emerges.
All those haters on the internet had it absolutely bang on. Who knew?
Meanwhile, back in our reality,...
Jodie Whittaker impresses as the leader of a new Doctor Who gang in a premiere that takes the show in a slightly new direction...
This Doctor Who Season 11 premiere review contains No spoilers. It was originally published on Den of Geek UK.
The Tardis just about lands. Frazzled, but intact. Inside, for the first time since last Christmas, we see Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor, stepping through a massive collection of bras, knocking over make-up containers and a pile of thick, miserable, monthly fashion magazines. She presses stop on the DVD, frustrated that she won’t get through her regular evening viewing of Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. Guzzling a Mirage and lemonade, she quickly pops into the bathroom for half an hour to freshen up, and she emerges.
All those haters on the internet had it absolutely bang on. Who knew?
Meanwhile, back in our reality,...
- 9/26/2018
- Den of Geek
Louisa Mellor Sep 27, 2018
New Doctor Who companion Bradley Walsh hasn’t watched the show since it stopped being in black and white…
This Doctor Who Season 11 article was originally published on Den of Geek UK.
On Monday, in Sheffield, UK, Bradley Walsh watched his first full episode of Doctor Who in over 40 years. His reaction? Thrilled. "I’m blown away by it," he told the crowd at the official launch for "The Woman Who Fell To Earth," "I didn’t know what to expect."
Walsh knew a bit of what to expect, having starred in the episode in question, written by Chris Chibnall and directed by Jamie Childs. In Season 11, he plays Graham, the eldest of three new companions joining the Thirteenth Doctor on her adventures.
“My background on Doctor Who is watching William Hartnell and Pat Troughton,” said Walsh at the Q&A. “As soon as it got to color,...
New Doctor Who companion Bradley Walsh hasn’t watched the show since it stopped being in black and white…
This Doctor Who Season 11 article was originally published on Den of Geek UK.
On Monday, in Sheffield, UK, Bradley Walsh watched his first full episode of Doctor Who in over 40 years. His reaction? Thrilled. "I’m blown away by it," he told the crowd at the official launch for "The Woman Who Fell To Earth," "I didn’t know what to expect."
Walsh knew a bit of what to expect, having starred in the episode in question, written by Chris Chibnall and directed by Jamie Childs. In Season 11, he plays Graham, the eldest of three new companions joining the Thirteenth Doctor on her adventures.
“My background on Doctor Who is watching William Hartnell and Pat Troughton,” said Walsh at the Q&A. “As soon as it got to color,...
- 9/26/2018
- Den of Geek
Featuring a new Doctor and a new set of companions, the official trailer for the next season of Doctor Who has been released by BBC America ahead of the show's October 7th premiere:
"The Doctor is landing soon! BBC America has revealed the official trailer for the upcoming season of Doctor Who, starring Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor. Alongside her team of friends – Ryan (Tosin Cole), Yasmin (Mandip Gill) and Graham (Bradley Walsh) – this new era is packed full of action, humor, emotion, and adventures through space and time, starting with the first episode, titled “The Woman Who Fell to Earth.”
The BBC America premiere will start at the same time as the UK debut on-air on Sunday, October 7th (time to be announced), followed by a special encore in its new regular primetime evening slot. For the run of the season, Doctor Who will premiere regularly on BBC America...
"The Doctor is landing soon! BBC America has revealed the official trailer for the upcoming season of Doctor Who, starring Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor. Alongside her team of friends – Ryan (Tosin Cole), Yasmin (Mandip Gill) and Graham (Bradley Walsh) – this new era is packed full of action, humor, emotion, and adventures through space and time, starting with the first episode, titled “The Woman Who Fell to Earth.”
The BBC America premiere will start at the same time as the UK debut on-air on Sunday, October 7th (time to be announced), followed by a special encore in its new regular primetime evening slot. For the run of the season, Doctor Who will premiere regularly on BBC America...
- 9/21/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
‘Doctor Who’ Season 11 Trailer: Jodie Whittaker Is Starting Again, Sonic Screwdriver in Hand (Video)
The (new) Doctor is in.
BBC America released the official trailer for the upcoming season of “Doctor Who” Thursday, showing new lead Jodie Whittaker in all her badass glory. Whittaker, as fans already know, will play the series’ first ever female Time Lord — a part that is not to be taken lightly. But based on the one-minute preview, she was “born for this.”
Peter Capaldi portrayed the 12th Doctor on the long-running series, giving up his sonic screw driver and keys to the Tardis during last year’s Christmas Special after making it known earlier in the year that he’d be exiting.
Also Read: 'Doctor Who' Star Jodie Whittaker Tells Us Why the Doctor's Gender Is 'Irrelevant'
The new trailer shows Whittaker “starting again” after regeneration, with a little help from her trusty tool and even trustier pals.
Whittaker stars as the 13th Doctor, alongside her friends...
BBC America released the official trailer for the upcoming season of “Doctor Who” Thursday, showing new lead Jodie Whittaker in all her badass glory. Whittaker, as fans already know, will play the series’ first ever female Time Lord — a part that is not to be taken lightly. But based on the one-minute preview, she was “born for this.”
Peter Capaldi portrayed the 12th Doctor on the long-running series, giving up his sonic screw driver and keys to the Tardis during last year’s Christmas Special after making it known earlier in the year that he’d be exiting.
Also Read: 'Doctor Who' Star Jodie Whittaker Tells Us Why the Doctor's Gender Is 'Irrelevant'
The new trailer shows Whittaker “starting again” after regeneration, with a little help from her trusty tool and even trustier pals.
Whittaker stars as the 13th Doctor, alongside her friends...
- 9/20/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
“Let’s get a shift on,” says new Doctor Jodie Whittaker in the first full-length trailer for the new season of BBC America and BBC One’s Doctor Who.
“I’m just a traveller,” Whittaker adds in the explosive trailer. She appears alongside her team of friends – Ryan (Tosin Cole), Yasmin (Mandip Gill) and Graham (Bradley Walsh) as well as a hint of a few new monsters.
The season kicks off with The Woman Who Fell to Earth on Sunday October 7 (time Tbc), where Ryan Sinclair, Yasmin Khan and Graham O’Brien are about to have their lives changed forever as a mysterious woman, unable to remember her own name, falls from the night sky. Written by new showrunner Chris Chibnall and directed by Jamie Childs, it also features guest stars including Sharon D. Clarke, Johnny Dixon and Samuel Oatley.
This episode is followed by The Ghost Monument on Sunday...
“I’m just a traveller,” Whittaker adds in the explosive trailer. She appears alongside her team of friends – Ryan (Tosin Cole), Yasmin (Mandip Gill) and Graham (Bradley Walsh) as well as a hint of a few new monsters.
The season kicks off with The Woman Who Fell to Earth on Sunday October 7 (time Tbc), where Ryan Sinclair, Yasmin Khan and Graham O’Brien are about to have their lives changed forever as a mysterious woman, unable to remember her own name, falls from the night sky. Written by new showrunner Chris Chibnall and directed by Jamie Childs, it also features guest stars including Sharon D. Clarke, Johnny Dixon and Samuel Oatley.
This episode is followed by The Ghost Monument on Sunday...
- 9/20/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The news that Jodie Whittaker would be taking on the role of the 13th Doctor has been out for some time, but every new glimpse of her take on the iconic role seems to prove that gender has nothing to do with adventures through space and time.
Season 11 will be a fresh start for the series, bringing in not just Whittaker but incoming showrunner Chris Chibnall (succeeding Steven Moffat in the role) and a whole new cast. In the new trailer released below, we get glimpses of action, explosions, monsters, and the Doctor’s new companions, who have no problem pointing out who exactly is in charge.
Along with the trailer, the BBC released official descriptions for the first two episodes of the season, as follows:
Episode One – The Woman Who Fell To Earth – Sunday, October 7th
“We don’t get aliens in Sheffield.” In a South Yorkshire city, Ryan Sinclair,...
Season 11 will be a fresh start for the series, bringing in not just Whittaker but incoming showrunner Chris Chibnall (succeeding Steven Moffat in the role) and a whole new cast. In the new trailer released below, we get glimpses of action, explosions, monsters, and the Doctor’s new companions, who have no problem pointing out who exactly is in charge.
Along with the trailer, the BBC released official descriptions for the first two episodes of the season, as follows:
Episode One – The Woman Who Fell To Earth – Sunday, October 7th
“We don’t get aliens in Sheffield.” In a South Yorkshire city, Ryan Sinclair,...
- 9/20/2018
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
It’s now just a couple of weeks until the Thirteenth Doctor finally – finally! – makes her proper debut when Doctor Who season 11 arrives this October. The BBC has been notoriously spoiler-phobic in the run-up to the Jodie Whittaker era, but finally, some plot details for the new batch of episodes are starting to trickle out.
As previously revealed, the special hour-long season premiere is titled “The Woman Who Fell to Earth” and comes from the pen of showrunner Chris Chibnall, with direction by Jamie Childs. Furthermore, we now have this short synopsis to tease what’s in store for the new Doc – in short, she’s going to suffer from a bout of post-regeneration amnesia.
“We don’t get aliens in Sheffield.” In a South Yorkshire city, Ryan Sinclair, Yasmin Khan and Graham O’Brien are about to have their lives changed forever, as a mysterious woman, unable to remember her own name,...
As previously revealed, the special hour-long season premiere is titled “The Woman Who Fell to Earth” and comes from the pen of showrunner Chris Chibnall, with direction by Jamie Childs. Furthermore, we now have this short synopsis to tease what’s in store for the new Doc – in short, she’s going to suffer from a bout of post-regeneration amnesia.
“We don’t get aliens in Sheffield.” In a South Yorkshire city, Ryan Sinclair, Yasmin Khan and Graham O’Brien are about to have their lives changed forever, as a mysterious woman, unable to remember her own name,...
- 9/18/2018
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Exclusive: HBO has come on board as co-producer and distributor of the BBC fantasy drama series His Dark Materials. HBO has partnered with BBC, Bad Wolf, in which HBO owns a small stake, and New Line Cinema to co-produce the adaptation of the Philip Pullman novels, which has an order for two eight-episode seasons from the BBC, as revealed by Deadline yesterday. Additionally, HBO has acquired the worldwide rights to the series outside of the UK.
His Dark Materials, which stars Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda, is believed to be one of the biggest in scope and most expensive British dramas to date. Written by Jack Thorne and directed by Tom Hooper, it is based on Pullman’s acclaimed trilogy of books: Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass, considered a modern masterpiece of imaginative fiction.
The cast of the drama, which started filming...
His Dark Materials, which stars Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda, is believed to be one of the biggest in scope and most expensive British dramas to date. Written by Jack Thorne and directed by Tom Hooper, it is based on Pullman’s acclaimed trilogy of books: Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass, considered a modern masterpiece of imaginative fiction.
The cast of the drama, which started filming...
- 9/12/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva and Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s roundup, BBC America announced writers and directors for the 11th season of “Doctor Who,” and HBO released a trailer for the documentary “Jane Fonda in Five Acts.”
Acquisitions
Scripps has paid $55 million to acquire ABC-affiliated TV stations — Kxxv and Krhd — under Raycom Media. The Texas and Florida news stations mark the 16th and 17th ABC affiliates owned by Scripps. The stations are market No. 86 (Kxxv/Krhd) and market No. 108 (Wtxl).
Behind The Scenes
BBC America has revealed a list of writers and directors for the much anticipated 11th season of “Doctor Who,” starring Jodie Whittaker and set to premiere this fall. Season 11 writers include Malorie Blackman, Ed Hime, Vinay Patel, Pete McTighe, and Joy Wilkinson, while Sallie Aprahamian, Jamie Childs, Jennifer Perrott, and Mark Tonderai are among the directors.
Hulu has shared an exclusive featurette from the set of “The Handmaid’s Tale” with Variety. The...
Acquisitions
Scripps has paid $55 million to acquire ABC-affiliated TV stations — Kxxv and Krhd — under Raycom Media. The Texas and Florida news stations mark the 16th and 17th ABC affiliates owned by Scripps. The stations are market No. 86 (Kxxv/Krhd) and market No. 108 (Wtxl).
Behind The Scenes
BBC America has revealed a list of writers and directors for the much anticipated 11th season of “Doctor Who,” starring Jodie Whittaker and set to premiere this fall. Season 11 writers include Malorie Blackman, Ed Hime, Vinay Patel, Pete McTighe, and Joy Wilkinson, while Sallie Aprahamian, Jamie Childs, Jennifer Perrott, and Mark Tonderai are among the directors.
Hulu has shared an exclusive featurette from the set of “The Handmaid’s Tale” with Variety. The...
- 8/20/2018
- by Christi Carras
- Variety Film + TV
In anticipation of the Time Lord’s return in October, the BBC has today announced the full creative roster behind Doctor Who season 11.
Showrunner Chris Chibnall was on-hand to introduce each member of the team, four of which are directors: Sallie Aprahamian, Jamie Childs, Jennifer Perrott and Mark Tonderai. Two of those filmmakers have already cut their teeth on the Doctor Who saga, and viewers ought to recognize Jamie Childs as he was the one who actually shot Jodie Whittaker’s debut as the Thirteenth Doctor during the 2017 festive special.
Meanwhile, on the writing front, we have multiple award-winning scribes, including Ed Hime of Skins fame and Joy Wilkinson, who has shot to stardom with her TV script for The Life and Adventures of Nick Nickleby.
A full breakdown is included below, along with a quote from each respective creator about Doctor Who and what the hit sci-fi series means...
Showrunner Chris Chibnall was on-hand to introduce each member of the team, four of which are directors: Sallie Aprahamian, Jamie Childs, Jennifer Perrott and Mark Tonderai. Two of those filmmakers have already cut their teeth on the Doctor Who saga, and viewers ought to recognize Jamie Childs as he was the one who actually shot Jodie Whittaker’s debut as the Thirteenth Doctor during the 2017 festive special.
Meanwhile, on the writing front, we have multiple award-winning scribes, including Ed Hime of Skins fame and Joy Wilkinson, who has shot to stardom with her TV script for The Life and Adventures of Nick Nickleby.
A full breakdown is included below, along with a quote from each respective creator about Doctor Who and what the hit sci-fi series means...
- 8/20/2018
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Lucifer and Gotham director Mark Tonderai, Wentworth writer Pete McTighe and The Life and Adventures of Nick Nickleby writer Joy Wilkinson are among the behind-the-scenes talent to have signed up for the latest season of Doctor Who.
The BBC has revealed the five writers and four directors that will work with showrunner Chris Chibnall on the series, which sees Jodie Whittaker debut as the Doctor. The Broadchurch star took over the role as the thirteenth Doctor at the end of the 2017 Christmas special and is the first woman to be cast as the character.
Tonderai, who has also directed George Rr Martin’s Nightflyers and Jennifer Lawrence thriller House at the End of the Street, is joined behind the camera by directors including Jennifer Perrott (Gentleman Jack), Jamie Childs, who directed Jodie Whittaker’s reveal as the Thirteenth Doctor and Sallie Aprahamian (Teachers, This Life).
Meanwhile, McTighe and Joy Wilkinson...
The BBC has revealed the five writers and four directors that will work with showrunner Chris Chibnall on the series, which sees Jodie Whittaker debut as the Doctor. The Broadchurch star took over the role as the thirteenth Doctor at the end of the 2017 Christmas special and is the first woman to be cast as the character.
Tonderai, who has also directed George Rr Martin’s Nightflyers and Jennifer Lawrence thriller House at the End of the Street, is joined behind the camera by directors including Jennifer Perrott (Gentleman Jack), Jamie Childs, who directed Jodie Whittaker’s reveal as the Thirteenth Doctor and Sallie Aprahamian (Teachers, This Life).
Meanwhile, McTighe and Joy Wilkinson...
- 8/20/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
It must be a strange process for an actor to take on the lead role of Doctor Who. After all, when you’re playing the part, you’re following in the footsteps of so many different people that’ve come before you over the past 50+ years of the sci-fi institution. As such, you can easily feel like you’re an imposter in the role.
For new Doctor Jodie Whittaker, the first moment she properly felt like the Time Lord came quite late in the process. Long after she’d auditioned for the part multiple times and had even had the announcement of her casting broadcast in a specially-filmed promo that went viral. It actually occurred during shooting on the upcoming season 11, when the actress got to give her first classic Doctor-y speech.
Here’s how she described the experience:
“I was thrown into the deep end during the first week...
For new Doctor Jodie Whittaker, the first moment she properly felt like the Time Lord came quite late in the process. Long after she’d auditioned for the part multiple times and had even had the announcement of her casting broadcast in a specially-filmed promo that went viral. It actually occurred during shooting on the upcoming season 11, when the actress got to give her first classic Doctor-y speech.
Here’s how she described the experience:
“I was thrown into the deep end during the first week...
- 7/24/2018
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Actors of United Kingdom, salutations! Here’s the freshest scoop on an exciting array of projects filming near and across the home nations. This info is piping hot, so roll up your sleeves and prepare for a helping of juicy industry details. Freddie Mercury fans, listen up! “Bohemian Rhapsody,” a new biopic about the late Queen frontman, seems to have resumed filming in and around London after replacing director Bryan Singer with Dexter Fletcher. Our sources tell us that Susie Figgis is in charge of casting. With producers like Robert De Niro and Brian May, don’t delay in seeking out any extra opportunities that might pop up. Can you do the fandango? Whovians, don’t miss your chance: “Doctor Who 11” is now filming once again Wales. The newest season is cast by Andy Pryor and is directed by Jamie Childs. Helmed by William McGregor, “The Dark Outside” is shooting...
- 12/15/2017
- backstage.com
John Saavedra Kayti Burt Kirsten Howard Joseph Baxter Oct 1, 2018
What you need to know about Doctor Who season 11, including latest news, release date, trailers, cast, and much more!
Doctor Who season 11 is coming sometime in 2018 with a new showrunner and Doctor in the Tardis. Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall will take over as showrunner from Steven Moffat and Jodie Whittaker will become the Thirteenth Doctor!
Here's everything else we know:
Doctor Who Season 11 Trailer
We finally have our first clip from the upcoming series. Check out the Thirteenth Doctor meeting some of her new companions:
Video of "Why are you calling me madam?" I Doctor Who Sneak Peek - BBC
BBC America is getting in on the trailer action! Here is their official trailer for Doctor Who season 11...
Video of Official Trailer | Doctor Who | Sunday, October 7 | BBC America
And here's your first look at the Thirteenth Doctor in the BBC's trailer.
What you need to know about Doctor Who season 11, including latest news, release date, trailers, cast, and much more!
Doctor Who season 11 is coming sometime in 2018 with a new showrunner and Doctor in the Tardis. Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall will take over as showrunner from Steven Moffat and Jodie Whittaker will become the Thirteenth Doctor!
Here's everything else we know:
Doctor Who Season 11 Trailer
We finally have our first clip from the upcoming series. Check out the Thirteenth Doctor meeting some of her new companions:
Video of "Why are you calling me madam?" I Doctor Who Sneak Peek - BBC
BBC America is getting in on the trailer action! Here is their official trailer for Doctor Who season 11...
Video of Official Trailer | Doctor Who | Sunday, October 7 | BBC America
And here's your first look at the Thirteenth Doctor in the BBC's trailer.
- 11/15/2016
- Den of Geek
Kirsten Howard Simon Brew Louisa Mellor Sep 20, 2018
We've got a brand new trailer and some new details about the first two episodes of series 11...
"I'm just a traveller"
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A new series of Doctor Who is so close we can practically taste it. Filming is complete on Jodie Whittaker's first series as the Thirteenth Doctor, and an air date has been announced.
Now, the BBC has released a new trailer, so let's get a shift on and take a look...
Some details about the first two episodes of series 11 were also unveiled this week, along with a colourful new image, which you can see above, and also below...
And here are the episode 1 and 2 details...
Episode One - The Woman Who Fell...
We've got a brand new trailer and some new details about the first two episodes of series 11...
"I'm just a traveller"
See related Our pick of the best Nintendo Switch deals Our pick of the best handheld consoles (from the current generation) Our pick of the best projector screens
A new series of Doctor Who is so close we can practically taste it. Filming is complete on Jodie Whittaker's first series as the Thirteenth Doctor, and an air date has been announced.
Now, the BBC has released a new trailer, so let's get a shift on and take a look...
Some details about the first two episodes of series 11 were also unveiled this week, along with a colourful new image, which you can see above, and also below...
And here are the episode 1 and 2 details...
Episode One - The Woman Who Fell...
- 7/13/2016
- Den of Geek
Louisa Mellor Kayti Burt Joseph Baxter Oct 16, 2019
HBO and the BBC teamed for a TV adaptation of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials Trilogy, from the former producers of Doctor Who.
BBC One teamed with HBO, New Line and former Doctor Who producers Julie Gardner and Jane Tranter to make an initial 8-episode adaptation of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials Trilogy, perhaps better known as The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife and the Amber Spyglass.
The His Dark Materials TV show will see its first two episodes directed by Les Miserables' Tom Hooper from scripts by The Cursed Child writer Jack Thorne. Also directing for Season 1 are Dawn Shadforth (Episode 3), Otto Bathhurst (Episodes 4 & 5), Euros Lyn (Episode 6) and Jamie Childs (Episodes 7 & 8).
The series already landed a renewal for Season 2, which was no big surprise, since Wales online had reported about a multi-season deal, shaping the series to comprehensively cover the entirety of Pullman's story,...
HBO and the BBC teamed for a TV adaptation of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials Trilogy, from the former producers of Doctor Who.
BBC One teamed with HBO, New Line and former Doctor Who producers Julie Gardner and Jane Tranter to make an initial 8-episode adaptation of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials Trilogy, perhaps better known as The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife and the Amber Spyglass.
The His Dark Materials TV show will see its first two episodes directed by Les Miserables' Tom Hooper from scripts by The Cursed Child writer Jack Thorne. Also directing for Season 1 are Dawn Shadforth (Episode 3), Otto Bathhurst (Episodes 4 & 5), Euros Lyn (Episode 6) and Jamie Childs (Episodes 7 & 8).
The series already landed a renewal for Season 2, which was no big surprise, since Wales online had reported about a multi-season deal, shaping the series to comprehensively cover the entirety of Pullman's story,...
- 11/3/2015
- Den of Geek
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