Staying in Europe to present you with another non English period set TV series after our visit yesterday to Sweden and To Cook a Bear, we are today in the Baltics with DETECTIVE VON FOCK six episode historical crime drama inspired by Ain Kütt’s novels with the story set in early 19th century Estonia, a time when Baltic Germans dominated high society. Beside the Baltic national broadcasters ERR, LTV and LRT, where it already aired last spring, if I got it correctly the series will air on ZDF in Germany as well. You can check out a rather stylish trailer for the series below the post as well with English
Gorgeous Priit Pius takes the lead role
subtitles.
THE STORY OF THIS NEW PERIOD SET SERIES FOLLOWS
shy young nobleman Paul von Fock (played by rather dashing blond actor Priit Pius) as he
unexpectedly emerges as a sharp witted detective, solving crimes while
navigating matters of inheritance and love. Newly appointed court
assessor Paul von Fock, heir to Sagadi Manor, navigates a web of
murders, missing fortunes, and identity puzzles with the aid of the
mysterious Maria von Nottbeck, who he helps unmask in a shocking finale.
Here is something totally unexpected that was produced away from my radar and is ready to stream on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland and Hulu in the
The series is out October 15th at Disney
U.S. from October 15th. TO COOK A BEAR is a six episode series based on bestselling author Mikael Niemis’ book by the same name with the cast led by Gustaf Skarsgård.
STORY STARTS IN
Northern Sweden, 1852. A new pastor (Gustaf Skarsgård) and his family
arrive in the isolated village of Kengis. With a strong belief in
justice and change, he challenges the local elite but faces resistance
as his fiery sermons ignite hope for a better life among the poor
farmers. At the same time, the village is shaken by disappearances and
frightening rumours of bear attacks. When the pastor and his Sámi foster
son, Jussi, lead the search, they make a horrific discovery that
creates deep rifts in the village’s fragile community. The pastor is
drawn into a dangerous battle, where forbidden love, power struggles,
and brutal acts push the village toward a violent reckoning where no one
is safe. What are the villagers willing to do to protect themselves,
and where does the line between justice and vengeance lie?
BBC has released a trailer for their new six episode romantic comedy series FILM CLUB that stars Aimee Lou Wood and Nabhaan Rizwan
as Tom and Evie who watch a film together in her garage every week. Starting October 7th on BBC Three, the series also stars Suranne Jones and Owen Cooper.
WHAT IS THE STORY?
Evie lovingly decorates the space to match the film of the week - from a
yellow brick road for The Wizard of Oz to a space craft for Alien. It's
magical. They’re there for the love of themovies.
Or at least, that’s what they tell themselves.
In reality, Tom is madly in love with Evie. What he doesn’t know is that
Evie is in love with him too. But when Tom accepts a job at the other
end of the country, their happily ever after comes under threat. He's
leaving in six weeks. That means Evie has six film clubs left to tell
Tom how she feels, or risk losing him forever. Check out the trailer below:
After the first film earned almost double than its budget back in 2020 we are getting GREENLAND 2: MIGRATION sequel which is set to
The sequel is out January 9th next year
storm into cinemas January 9th as the first blockbuster of the new year with Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin returning to the lead roles.
AFTER THE FIRST FILM
in which the world was rocked by a comet saw our
heroes hide in a bunker and then come out of it after nine months as the
survivors of the apocalypse, in the sequel the survived Garrity family
emerges outside after five years and must leave the safety of the
Greenland bunker and embark on a perilous journey across the decimated
wasteland of Europe to find a new home. While the first film was made for around 35 million, the sequel had a budget of almost 90 million.
The production team has said that they have ideas for a third part as
well.
After the stunning trailer and posters that Staz released back in July for their SPARTACUS spin off series HOUSE OF ASHUR the channel has now sent us magnificent new character images filled with armours, swords and steamy hot pecs and
abs to celebrate the announcement that the new epic saga will hit the
small screens December 5th with a two episode premiere, so we have something to hope for towards the end of the year. The series will have ten episodes and will also stream on popular streamer Stan down for the viewers who will want to watch it in Australia.
NEW SERIES HAS THE STORY
which asks: What if Ashur (Nick Tarabay) hadn't died on Mount Vesuvius at the end of Spartacus: Vengeance?
And what if he had been gifted the gladiator school once owned by
Batiatusin return for aiding the Romans in killing Spartacus and
putting an end to the slave rebellion? Beside Lucy Lawless who will return later this Autumn as Lucretia in flashbacks, the cast will have Graham McTavish, who
takes a leading role alongside Tarabay as Korris, Ashur's Doctore, the
lead trainer of the gladiators in the Ludus, an ex-gladiator who won his
freedom in the arena. There are also Tenika Davis (as Achillia, a
gladiatrix who's determined to surpass her male counterparts and win
her freedom), Jamaica Vaughan (as Hilara, an elevated house slave who's
in love with Ashur), Ivana Baquero (as Messia, a house slave in love with Hilara), Jordi Webber,
(as Tarchon, a brash gladiator), Claudia Black (as Cossutia, a
politician plotting Ashur's downfall), India Shaw-Smith (as Viridia, Cossutia’s daughter) and Leigh Gill (as Satyrus, the leader of the Brothers Ferox, which are the gladiators from a rival Ludus. ). Jackson Gallagher will appear as Caesar alongside Dan Hamill as Celadus, Andrew McFarlane as Gabinius, JaimeSlater as Cornelia, Simon Arblaster as Proculus, Arlo Gibson as Opiter, Cameron Rhodes as Uvidus, Evander Brown as Ephesius, Graham Vincent as Hedylus, Louis Hunter asErato, Donald Ross as Salvius, and Duane Wichman Evans as Dacus!
Overfrom Sky come first images from their new six part series UNDER SALT MARSH set in the fictional Welsh town of Morfa Halen, a place caught between towering mountains and a fast-encroaching sea. As a
once-in-a-generation storm begins to gather far out at sea, former
detective turned teacher Jackie Ellis (Kelly Reilly) discovers the body of her
8-year-old pupil, Cefin, seemingly drowned. The discovery sends
shockwaves through the community, reviving the ghost of an unsolved cold
case that rocked the town three years prior – the disappear- ance of
Jackie’s niece, Nessa, which cost her career. Cefin’s death summons
Jackie’s former partner, Detective Eric Bull (Rafe Spall), back to Morfa Halen to
lead the investigation into a community he failed once before. Convinced
the cases are linked, Jackie and Bull must reconcile and race to
uncover long-buried secrets inside Morfa, before the storm breaks and
all the evidence is gone for good. Harry Lawtey, Jonathan Pryce, Mark Stanley, Julian Lewis Jones also star in the series coming up next year.
Straight from Canadian Crave streamer come first images for their new series HEATED RIVALRY which arrives this November following a pair of leading Major League Hockey players who harbor a secret: Away from their rivalry on the ice, they are secretly lovers who initially hide their confusing and complicated relationship from the world. Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie star as the serious-minded Canadian captain of the Montreal Meteors, and Russian star and playboy Ilya Rozanov of the Boston Raiders, respectively. François Arnaud, Robbie GK, Sophie Nélisse, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova, Dylan Walsh and Christina Chang also star.
Netflix is planning to turn Harry Allard's popular children's book MISS NELSON IS MISSING into a TV series with Melissa McCarthy tapped as the double lead. The classic book series follows a misbehaving class whose teacher is mysteriously absent from school one day. But after a week with their strict substitute, Viola Swamp, the kids can’t wait for Miss Nelson to come back. According to Deadline, McCarthy will play both Nelson and Swamp in the film.
Channel 5 has chosen Joanna Scanlan and Rupert Graves to lead MISSED CALL TV series. The five-part thriller, set against the backdrop of a picturesque French village, follows British single mother Sarah whose daughter disappears while on a school exchange trip, soon after attempting a late-night call to her mom. Despite indifference from local authorities and the host family, Sarah goes on a search for her daughter that spirals into a dangerous race against time. Robert Lindsay, Claire Keim and Francois Xavier Demaison will also star.
And it truly is stellar: Simon West's World War II action adventure movie FORTITUDE has just cast Matthew Goode, Ed Skrein, Alice Eve, Jordi Molla, Ben Kingsley, Michael Sheen, Art Malik, Lukas Haas, Nicolas Cage. It is based on the true story of British Intelligence operatives using unprecedented strategic operations to fool Nazi leadership and help change the course of World War II through the brilliance of British Army officers Dudley Clarke and Thomas Argyll “Tar” Robertson, who deployed an elaborate web of deception campaigns, including fictitious armies, fake military equipment, and a network of double agents to mislead Nazi Intelligence. Among them was Yugoslavian playboy Dusko Popov, a real-life double agent, who inspired Ian Fleming’s James Bond character.
Prime Video has unveiled first trailer for their TV series adaptation of Harlan Coben's LAZARUS in which the story will revolve around
a man who returns home after his father's suicide and begins to have
disturbing experiences that can't be explained. He quickly becomes
entangled in a series of cold-case murders as he grapples with the
mystery of his father's death and his sister's murder 25 years ago. Our
dearest Sam Claflin will lead as Laz, a well-respected forensic
psychologist who has spent his whole life running from the pain of his
past. It is only now when he returns home that he is forced to finally
face up to it.
BILL NIGHY WILL BE DOCTOR LAZARUS
Psychologist
and father to Laz, Jenna and Sutton. A beloved figure within
his community, he shares his son’s charm, dry humor, and charisma. In death,
he wants his son to understand that they are more similar than Laz
thinks.
ALEXANDRA ROACH IS JENNA LAZARUS
Since
her sister’s murder Jenna has buried herself in a world of spiritual
practice but now when her brother returns home and starts experiencing unexplained phenomena, she is forced to confront secrets from her own past. David Flynn, Karla Crome, Kate Ashfield, Curtis Tennant andRoisin Gallagher will also star in the series which will start streaming around the world starting from October 22nd.
After the first teaser a month ago, straightfrom MGM+ comes dynamic full trailer and new images courtesy of Entertainment Weekly for their new epic TV series ROBIN HOOD which will have a two episode premiere November 2nd! It will stream on Stan in Australia. Check out the trailer below and tell us what you think are you excited for probably the most anticipated new series this Autumn?
Connie Nielsen is queen Eleanor
WHAT IS THE STORY OF THE BRAND NEW EPIC TV SERIES?
Following the Norman invasion of England, Rob (Jack Patten), a Saxon forester’s son, and Marian (Lauren McQueen) daughter of a Norman lord, fall in love and work together to fight
for justice and freedom. As Rob rises as the leader of a band of rebel
outlaws, Marian infiltrates the power at court, as both work together to
thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land.
WHO IS IN THE MERRY GANG?
Sean Bean stars as Sheriff of Nottingham and Connie Nielsen as queen Eleanore of Aquitane. Tom Mison also stars as Rob's father with Graeme Thomas King as Prince John, younger brother to Richard, son of King Henry, and a dangerous pretender to the throne, and Jelena Gavrilovic as Godda, a mythological Saxon goddess. Lydia Peckham is Priscilla of Nottingham, the Sheriff’s daughter who understands the rules of power and plays them to her advantage, Steven Waddington is Earl of Huntingdon, a ruthless Norman lord and the father of Maid Marian, Marcus Fraser is Little John, Robin’s most loyal ally, Angus Castle-Doughty is Friar Tuck, a principled young monk who aligns himself with Robin Hood’s outlaws in pursuit of true justice and Henry Rowley is Will, a young man caught between two worlds who wants belonging, respect, and a future beyond the shadows of the forest also joining.How do you like these brand new images from the green forests of Serbia where the show was shot?
Screen Australia has announced some new period set series that they will fund including FLORENCE a six episode series based on the true life story of the iconic and enigmatic designer Florence Broadhurst. It unpacks the life of a woman who irrevocably changed the style of Australia. When Florence was brutally murdered in her celebrated wallpaper studio at age 78, the shocking crime led to a mystery that remains unsolved today.
GRAND DAYS PERIOD SET TV SERIES
There
is also a six episode series GRAND DAYS from writer Emily Balou, an
extraordinary love story set against the rise and fall of the League of
Nations and the hopeful vision of post-war Australia! No broadcasters announced yet for either series.
Our dearest Robert Buckley plays Weatherman Ted Cooper who loves Christmas, but the past three have been terrible. This year, Ted has made up
Ted Cooper arrives this Christmas
his mind that things will be different – this will be the Christmas things turn around for him. But Ted’s relentless optimism is about to be put to the test as he is faced with a litany of injuries and obstacles when he travels back to his hometown of Lackawanna, NY for the holidays. Within hours of arriving at his sister Kate’s house, he finds himself making a trip to Urgent Care after falling off a ladder while hanging decorations. While there, he runs into Ruth Mittens, his former high school science teacher who was always his cheerleader. He also reconnects with the charming Hope Miller (Kimberley Sustad), except now she’s Dr. Hope Miller, with whom he went to high school and quietly crushed on from afar. Ted is optimistic that this budding romance is the beginning of his Christmas comeback, but his looming holiday bad luck still has a few curveballs in store for him. The film is out October 25th.
THREE WISEST MEN
The
third part of Hallmark's most popular Christmas movie series ever THREE
WISEST MEN arrives November 15th with our dearest boys Andrew Walker,
Tyler Hynes and Paul Campbell returning as three delightful brothers. In
the third “Wise Men” movie, Luke (Walker) is expecting twins, Taylor
(Hynes) is debating a life-changing job, and Stephan (Campbell) is
planning for a wedding — all while their mom is planning to put the
family home up for sale.
A ROYAL MONTANA CHRISTMAS
Out October 18th it follows Princess Victoria of Zelarnia (Fiona Gubelmann) who, overwhelmed by her royal duties during the Christmas season, is ready for a change of pace. Looking to decompress in the days
A Royal Montana Christmas is out October
leading up to Christmas, she decides to take a vacation to Peaceful Pines Ranch in Montana where she celebrated Christmas as a child with her late father. Upon arrival, she meets her dashing guide Huntley Blaylock (Warren Christie) who presents her and the other guests at the ranch with a rustic experience that is far from the royal treatment. This Christmas, Huntley must decide if he wants to step into a leadership role and carry on the family ranch’s legacy as his parents, the owners, approach retirement. Unaware of her status as a princess, Huntley puts Victoria through the rigors of a Montana ranch experience. Victoria also plans to help Huntley revive the ranch’s Christmas Holly-Day Dance. Victoria finds herself charmed by both Huntley and this different pace of life. As the two start to fall for each other, things get complicated when Huntley discovers Victoria is a princess. As Christmas approaches and her time at the ranch comes to an end, Victoria must decide if she should return to her royal life or stay in Montana with Huntley and the ranch she has grown so fond of.
A KELLER CHRISTMAS VACATION
Out
November 9th, it stars Jonathan Bennett, Brandon Routh, Eden Sher as
the Keller family, who, including the parents and their three adult
children, decide to take a European river cruise touring the Christmas
Markets over the holidays, and each sibling is going through their own
life challenge.
HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: BILLS LOVE STORY
Holiday Touchdown is out November
Out November 22nd this one stars Holland Roden and Matthew Daddario with cameos from numerous real life sports stars. Although pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn and the Bills’ VP of Stadium Development Gabe DeLuca have been lifelong friends — as have their families — he’s always wanted to be more. This holiday and football season, the pair work together to find out the mystery person who helped her family get by after her uncle was drafted decades before.
CHRISTMAS AT THE CATNIP CAFE
Out
November 30th with Erin Cahill and Paul Campbell. When a marketing
executive learns she’s short on the down payment for her dream condo,
she’s informed that her great aunt left her half of a cat café in
upstate New York. Hoping to sell it before the holidays, she then meets
Dr. Ben Kane, the veterinarian who owns the other half, and has no
intention of closing.
MELT MY HEART THIS CHRISTMAS
Out November 23rd! Holly James (Laura Vandervoort), a passionate glassblower striving to establish her artistic identity, dreams of showcasing her creations at the Fern Grove Fair. Despite previous rejections from Jack
Melt My Heart is out November
Dubois (Stephen Huszar), who oversees the entries, Holly finds an unexpected opportunity to assist legendary glassblower Bianca Bonhomme, to help Jack. Unfortunately, Bianca is struggling with a creative slump and needs help managing her booth. While Holly assists Bianca, she also secretly displays her own art under a pseudonym and her vibrant work becomes a surprise hit, overshadowing Bianca’s work and challenging the fair’s traditional norms. Holly does everything she can to help Bianca without giving away her identity while also growing closer to Jack, but unfortunately Walter, a news reporter, discovers the mystery and outs Holly, shattering her relationship with both Bianca and Jack. Holly is now forced to pick up the pieces and try to melt them back together.
CHRISTMAS ABOVE THE CLOUDS
Out
Saturday, November 8 it stars Erin Krakow and Tyler Hynes with her
playing a workaholic CEO who tries to skip Christmas but is haunted by
her past, present and future, and forced to confront the choices — and
her ex.
TWELVE DATES TILL CHRISTMAS
Out December 5th, it is a festive TV series not a film based on Jenni Bayliss’ book, starring Mae Whitman, Lucy Eaton, Mary McDonnell, Jane Seymour. Our dear boys Julian Morris, Toby Sandeman, Nathaniel Parker, take the male roles. The six-episode series follows a woman who, after being signed up for a Christmas-themed dating service, experiences 12 holiday dates designed to find her love.
puzzles with the aid of the
mysterious Maria von Nottbeck, who he helps unmask in a shocking finale.
puzzles with the aid of the
mysterious Maria von Nottbeck, who he helps unmask in a shocking finale.
