SEE LUCY HALE FALL FOR IAN HARDING IN THE 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS DISNEY AND HULU FESTIVE ROMANTIC COMEDY

  IAN HARDING TRAILER  

FOR THE 12  DATES OF CHRISTMAS COMEDY

You can stream the film from today

Continuing our festive movie trailers we end this week with one for THE 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS which is available for streaming on Hulu and Disney Plus as of today November 6th with our dearest Ian Harding starring next to Lucy Hale. Directed and written by David Lipper (who also has a cameo in it), this festive romantic comedy movie follows Christina Walker, a successful shop owner who has devoted her energy to her career at the expense of her dating life, as she goes on 12 dates in the 12 weeks leading up to Christmas hoping to find Mr. Right. Penelope Ann Miller and Paul Ben Victor also star. See the trailer below and tell us what you think.

 

SEE DANIEL DONSKOY IN THE TRAILER FOR DISNEY AND HULU PERIOD SET SERIES VIENNA GAME ON 1814 CONGRESS IN VIENNA

  VIENNA GAME TV SERIES  

ON HISTORICAL 1814 CONGRESS IN VIENNA

The series starts November 18th

Disney Plus has finally released a trailer for their new six part historical series VIENNA GAME which will stream on Disney and Hulu from November 18th! Starring our dearest Daniel Donskoy, Vladimir Burlakov, Marlene Tanczik, Alexander Scheer, Fritz Karl, Erwin Steinhauer, Axel Milberg, Rufus Beck, Jakob Diehl, Trystan Pütter, Roxane Duran, Catrin Striebeck, Emma Nova and Heike Makatsch, it chronicles the infamous Congress of Vienna, an opulent, nine-month-long, lavish celebration that led to a century of peace in Europe for the first time.

Daniel Donskoy plays the lead role

 

FOLLOWING NAPOLEON'S

exile to Elba, kings and crown princes, ministers and spies, noble ladies and mistresses, soldiers of fortune, inventors, artists and concubines celebrate and negotiate in Vienna, where the fate of Europe is ultimately decided on the dance floor and in the boudoir. They spin schemes, spy, denounce, blackmail, threaten, cheat, dance, drink, feast, hope, fornicate, love, hate, lie, rob, mutilate and murder. The great game of fortune, love, and power has begun... backstage at the Congress of Vienna. Between champagne, love affairs and power games, Wilhelmine von Sagan, arch-schemer, royalist and Prince Metternich’s mistress, has a fateful encounter with Baron Amor Łaski, a Bonapartist and rake. The French Foreign Minister Talleyrand plays off the victorious powers Austria, Prussia, Russia and England against each other, while the Tsar and his sister conspire with the king of Prussia. When Seidl, a minor bureaucrat, forges a letter to discredit his rival, he unleashes a chain of fateful consequences that forces all the players to make risky decisions. Who will win the great game of luck, love and power? 

 

TV NEWS: DISNEY'S SPACESHIP EARTH SF SERIES CAST ANNOUNCED, PRIME VIDEO ORDERS BELLA FROM BARNEY'S SERIES, HALLMARK SETS SAM JAEGER, ARIEL WINTER SERIES CHANGE OF HEART

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SPACESHIP EARTH TV SERIES CAST

A bunch of small screen news for you today starting with Disney + who have announced lead cast for their TV series SPACESHIP EARTH based on Disney World attraction. Catherine Laga’aia and Deacon Phillippe will head the cast with Jason Fuchs as the showrunner. When a mission to avert an imminent global cataclysm goes awry, a small band of teenagers from Earth’s past and future must join forces to confront a threat as vast and mysterious as time itself.

 

BELLA FROM BARNEYS SERIES

Prime Video has announced new television series BELLA FROM BARNEYS which follows Bella Baldwin, an outer-borough outsider with an eye for style, who lands a job in the stock room of the fictionalized newly revived Barneys New York. When she talks her way into becoming a personal shopper to the store’s most notorious socialite client, she’s pulled into a cutthroat world of fashion and family secrets, and into the orbit of the heir fighting to save the family business.Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage are producing.

 

CHANGE OF HEART HALLMARK SERIES

Hallmark has ordered new series CHANGE OF HEART which follows Charlie Wyatt (Sam Jaeger), the most unlikely of romantic heroes: a renowned divorce attorney known for winning no matter the cost.

Sam Jaeger will lead the new series

 When a life-altering heart transplant cracks something wide open inside him, Charlie finds himself pulled, almost against his will, toward a more hopeful way of moving through the world. One where he’s compelled to help others find their way back to each other in ways he can’t explain. And alongside it all is his younger sister, Brit (Ariel Winter). An unexpected anchor, and partner-in-matchmaking that represents the emotional truth Charlie can’t out-argue: that love isn’t something you win or lose, but something you deserve and choose. Julie Gonzalo and Kevin Vidal will also star.

THE DALLERGUT DREAM DEPARTMENT STORE BESTSELLING FANTASY BOOK TO BE TURNED INTO A MOVIE AT DISNEY

   MOVIE ADAPTATION  

OF DALLERGUT DREAM DEPARTMENT STORE

The book has been sold in over 2 million copies

It has been sold in more than two million copies so far in over 20 different countries around the world and now it will get a movie adaptation over at Disney! Famous YA writer Patrick Ness is set to pen the script for DALLERGUT DREAM DEPART- MENT STORE movie version of Miye Lee's hit book. It follows Penny, who has just landed her dream job — selling dreams to customers at the legendary Dallergut Dream Department Store. But when strange, dangerous things begin to happen to the sleeping clientele, Penny must uncover the mystery before the nightmare spreads beyond the store.

IRREVERENT ROMP CONTINUES IN THE SECOND SEASON OF RIVALS SERIES NEXT WEEK WITH AIDAN TURNER, DAVID TENNANT AND ALEX HASSELL

    RIVALS SERIES   

SEASON TWO TEASER TRAILER IS HERE

Disney Plus and Hulu are all ready to release the second season of their popular, super juicy and irreverent soapy series RIVALS which will arrive next week May 15th with first six episodes, with other six arriving on some later date and today we have the fun character posters to celebrate the incoming release. The series is based on a book by Dame Jilly Cooper.

WHAT IS THE STORY? 

It follows David  Tennant as an owner of a British TV station in the 80s and Aidan Turner as a TV host who forms a rival station with politician and sports star played by Alex Hassell. Filled with scandals, treachery, nudity and sex romp, the series was a huge hit. The second season will have even more wit, desire, and jaw-dropping twists. Power struggles intensify, rivalries deepen and ambition pushes loyalties to the brink. Set in the stunning Cotswolds countryside and against the backdrop of the glamorous, high-stakes world of 1980s British television, the second instalment reunites the all-star cast who captivated fans and critics, while introducing some exciting new faces. Following last season’s dramatic cliffhanger with Tony’s fate hanging in the balance, Lord Baddingham is back and out for vengeance ready to stop at nothing to keep Corinium’s empire unrivalled.  

WHO IS JOINING THE CAST? 

Joining the regular cast in the second season is Hayley Atwell who will portray Helen Gordon, the ex-wife of Rupert Campbell-Black and mother to his children Marcus and Tabitha. Rupert Everett will be Malise Gordon, her husband and Campbell-Black’s former show-jumping coach and mentor. Maxim Ays, Holly Cattle, Oliver Dench, Amanda Lawrence, Bobby Lockwood, Eliot Salt, and Jonny Weldon are also the new faces in the cast.

 

JUICY TRAILER FOR DISNEY PLUS AND HULU'S IRREVERENT 80S SET SERIES RIVALS SECOND SEASON WITH AIDAN TURNER AND DAVID TENNANT

    RIVALS SERIES   

SEASON TWO FULL TRAILER IS HERE

Disney Plus and Hulu have released full trailer for their super juicy and irreverent soapy series RIVALS which will arrive May 15th with first six 

Rivals are back this May at Disney and Hulu

episodes, with other six arriving on some later date. It follows David  Tennant as an owner of a British TV station in the 80s and Aidan Turner as a TV host who forms a rival station with politician and sports star played by Alex Hassell. Filled with scandals, treachery, nudity and sex romp, the series was a huge hit. The second season will have even more wit, desire, and jaw-dropping twists. Power struggles intensify, rivalries deepen and ambition pushes loyalties to the brink. Set in the stunning Cotswolds countryside and against the backdrop of the glamorous, high-stakes world of 1980s British television, the second instalment reunites the all-star cast which captivated fans and critics, while introducing some exciting new faces. Following last season’s dramatic cliffhanger with Tony’s fate hanging in the balance, Lord Baddingham is back and out for vengeance ready to stop at nothing to keep Corinium’s empire unrivalled. Hayley Atwell will portray Helen Gordon, the ex-wife of Rupert Campbell-Black and mother to his children Marcus and Tabitha. Rupert Everett will be Malise Gordon, her husband and Campbell-Black’s former show-jumping coach and mentor. Check out the trailer below:

 

TEASER AND AIR DATE FOR DISNEY PLUS AND HULU'S IRREVERENT 80S SET SERIES RIVALS SECOND SEASON WITH AIDAN TURNER AND DAVID TENNANT

    RIVALS SERIES   

SEASON TWO TEASER TRAILER IS HERE

Disney Plus and Hulu have released first teaser for their super juicy and irreverent soapy series RIVALS which will arrive May 15th with first six episodes, with other six arriving on some later date. It follows David  Tennant as an owner of a British TV station in the 80s and Aidan Turner as a TV host who forms a rival station with politician and sports star played by Alex Hassell. Filled with scandals, treachery, nudity and sex romp, the series was a huge hit. The second season will have even more wit, desire, and jaw-dropping twists. Power struggles intensify, rivalries deepen and ambition pushes loyalties to the brink. Set in the stunning Cotswolds countryside and against the backdrop of the glamorous, high-stakes world of 1980s British television, the second instalment reunites the all-star cast who captivated fans and critics, while introducing some exciting new faces. Following last season’s dramatic cliffhanger with Tony’s fate hanging in the balance, Lord Baddingham is back and out for vengeance ready to stop atnothing to keep Corinium’s empire unrivalled. Hayley Atwell will portray Helen Gordon, the ex-wife of Rupert Campbell-Black and mother to his children Marcus and Tabitha. Rupert Everett will be Malise Gordon, her husband and Campbell-Black’s former show-jumping coach and mentor. 

 

SEE TRAILER AND AIR DATE FOR THE SECOND SEASON OF 19TH CENTURY TV SERIES A THOUSAND BLOWS FROM DISNEY AND HULU

   A THOUSAND BLOWS  

TRAILER FOR THE SECOND SEASON

The second season returns January 9th

Disney Plus ordered this one for two seasons originally so they are now ready to give us the second season from January 9th. A THOUSAND BLOWS will stream on Hulu in USA like the last time with Malachi Kirby, Erin Doherty and Stephen Graham returning to the 1880s London! Ned Dennehy and Catherine McCormack join the cast as Bull Jeremy and Sophie Lyons, with Daniel Mays and Jason Tobin returning from the first season. Check out the trailer for the second season below the post and tell us what you think.

 

  WHAT TO EXPECT FROM SEASON 2? 

With the characters continuing their battle for survival in the brutal East End of London in the 1880s, season two picks up one year after the events of season one. Hezekiah (Kirby)’s a shadow of the man he once was whilst Sugar Goodson (Graham) is estranged from his family and drinking himself to death. Just as Wapping is about to sigh its last breath, Mary Carr (Doherty) bursts back into town with her loyal second, Alice Diamond, to reassemble her gang and reclaim her crown. As always, Mary has a plan; one which will involve all those she holds dearest. And this time it’s riskier than ever.

 

SEE FIRST IMAGES FROM DISNEY PLUS AND HULU'S IRREVERENT 80S SET SERIES RIVALS SECOND SEASON WITH AIDAN TURNER AND DAVID TENNANT

    RIVALS SERIES   

FIRST IMAGES FROM SEASON TWO

Although season two is still shooting Disney Plus and Hulu have released first images from their super juicy and irreverent soapy series RIVALS to entice us a little bit. The series follows David  Tennant as an owner and producer of an imaginary British TV station in the 80s and Aidan Turner as a TV host who forms a rival station with politician and sports star played by Alex Hassell. Filled with scandals, treachery, nudity and sex romp, the series was a huge hit. The second season will have even more wit, desire, and jaw-dropping twists. Power struggles intensify, rivalries deepen and ambition pushes loyalties to the brink. Set in the stunning Cotswolds countryside and against the backdrop of the glamorous, high-stakes world of 1980s British television, the second instalment reunites the all-star cast who captivated fans and critics, while introducing some exciting new faces. Following last season’s dramatic cliffhanger with Tony’s fate hanging in the balance, Lord Baddingham is back and out for vengeance ready to stop atnothing to keep Corinium’s empire unrivalled. Hayley Atwell will portray Helen Gordon, the ex-wife of Rupert Campbell-Black and mother to his children Marcus and Tabitha. Rupert Everett will be Malise Gordon, her husband and Campbell-Black’s former show-jumping coach and mentor. 

A THOUSAND BLOWS 19TH CENTURY SERIES RETURNS WITH THE SECOND SEASON THIS JANUARY! SEE THE 1ST IMAGES AND CAST ADDITIONS

   A THOUSAND BLOWS  

FIRST IMAGES FROM THE SECOND SEASON

Although it feels like this one only just aired, Disney Plus did order it for two seasons originally so they are already ready to give us the second season from January 9th. A THOUSANDS BLOWS will stream on Hulu in USA like the last time with Malachi Kirby, Erin Doherty and Stephen Graham returning to the 1880s London! Ned Dennehy and Catherine McCormack join the cast as Bull Jeremy and Sophie Lyons, with Daniel Mays and Jason Tobin returning from the first season.

  WHAT TO EXPECT FROM SEASON 2? 

With the characters continuing their battle for survival in the brutal East End of London in the 1880s, season two picks up one year after the events of season one. Hezekiah (Kirby)’s a shadow of the man he once was whilst Sugar Goodson (Graham) is estranged from his family and drinking himself to death. Just as Wapping is about to sigh its last breath, Mary Carr (Doherty) bursts back into town with her loyal second, Alice Diamond, to reassemble her gang and reclaim her crown. As always, Mary has a plan; one which will involve all those she holds dearest. And this time it’s riskier than ever.

 

DISNEY WINS MASSIVE BATTLE FOR ADAPTATION RIGHTS FOR KATHERINE RUNDELL'S FANTASY SAGA IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES

   IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES  

DISNEY WINS BATTLE FOR ADAPTATION

Katherine will pen the scripts herself

Disney has won in a massive battle amongst the world's biggest movie studios for the adaptation rights for Katherine Rundell's smash hit saga IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES which she will herself turn into scripts. The series, which has had two books so far, takes place in the world of Gilmouria Archipelago. Christopher is a human boy who stumbles into the hidden entrance to the magical world while spending the holiday with his grandfather in the Scottish Highlands. He soon meets Mal, a girl from this hidden world of magical creatures, and together they attempt to save the creatures that are suffering from a decline in the magical force that keeps them alive and vibrant.

SEE TRAILER AND STREAM DATE FOR TO COOK A BEAR 19TH CENTURY SWEDEN SET DISNEY PLUS AND HULU HISTORICAL TV SERIES

    TO COOK A BEAR   

NEW HISTORICAL DISNEY PLUS SERIES

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?

 

1ST RICHARD GADD, JAMIE BELL PICS FROM HALF MAN TV SERIES, RUPERT EVERETT, HAYLEY ATWELL JOIN RIVALS SEASON 2, TOM CAVANAGH JOINS BROOKE SHIELDS CRIME DRAMA YOU ARE KILLING ME

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FIRST LOOK AT HALF MAN SERIES

Straight from BBC and HBO we have the first look at buffed Richard Gadd in their new series HALF MAN in which he stars next to Jamie Bell as brothers Ruben and Niall, who reunite after years of estrangement, leading to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives over the course of the series. Mitchell Robertson and Stuart Campbell will play them in their younger years in the six episode series that spans four decades from the 1980s to present day! Story explores highs and lows of Ruben and Niall’s relationship, from meeting them as troubled teenagers to witnessing their falling out as adults with all the good, bad, terrible, funny, angry and challenging moments along the way!

 

 RUPERT EVERETT JOINS RIVALS SEASON 2

Disney Plus is about to start filming the 12 episode second season of their hit series RIVALS and have added Rupert Everett and Hayley Atwell to the cast of the show set in the glamorous world of 1980s British television against the backdrop of the Cotswolds countryside, with the second season dealing with heightened power struggles and deeper rivalries as careers, marriages and reputations hang in the balance. Aidan Turner, David Tennant and Alex Hassell return to the lead roles. Atwell will portray Helen Gordon, the ex-wife of Rupert Campbell-Black and mother to his children Marcus and Tabitha. Everett will be Malise Gordon, her husband and Campbell-Black’s former show-jumping coach and mentor. 

 

 

YOU ARE KILLING ME DRAMA ADS CAST 

Over at Acorn TV they have added Tom Cavanagh and Amalia Williamson to their six part crime drama YOU ARE KILLING ME with Brooke Shields in the lead. Set in a quaint New England colonial town, formerly knows as Ally and Andi, follows bestselling novelist (Shields) who forms an unlikely alliance with Andi, an aspiring writer and podcaster (Williamson) to find the killer of a close friend. Cavanagh plays Jack, the new lead detective of the Founders Cove Police Department and former city slicker who is trying to acclimate to the quirks of small-town life.