SEE THE VOLCANO ERUPT WITH TOM HIDDLESTON IN NEW POMPEII: OUT OF TIME SERIES ARRIVING THIS JULY

   TOM HIDDLESTON IN  

POMPEII: OUT OF TIME DOCUSERIES

New docudrama starts next month

We are opening a new week with our hunkster Tom Hiddleston who is the host of National Geographic's new docudrama POMPEII: OUT OF TIME which arrives July 22nd and will be available also on Disney Plus and Hulu day later July 23rd! 

 

The three part documentary series is a fusion of cinematic scripted drama and investigative documentary storytelling that transports audiences to ancient Rome in the hours before and during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Guided by a team of archaeologists, historians, geologists and disaster experts, Tom Hiddleston uncovers remarkable evidence, and the stories of real people that challenge long-held assumptions about Pompeii and its final hours, not least revealing that many of those caught up in the disaster had the chance to survive. Following a teenage apprentice, a powerful businesswoman and a mysterious Praetorian Guard, he pieces together how each confronted impossible choices as disaster loomed. As the volcano awakens and the countdown to catastrophe begins, the evidence converges in a gripping race against time to uncover who survived, who perished, and what determined their fate.

 

SEE LAVISH TRAILER FOR CATHERINE THE GREAT HIGH END HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY MOVIE ON THE RUSSIAN EMPRESS

    CATHERINE THE GREAT  

TRAILER FOR EPIC NEW DOCUMENTARY MOVIE

The movie is out in Russian cinemas next month

We have seen a number of films and shows on the Russian tsarina, but now February 20th is bringing CATHERINE THE GREAT (Екатерина Великая) lavish high end documentary movie which mixes documentary narrative with live action scenes into Russian cinemas as the continuation of the documentary franchise that includes Peter I: The First and the Last and Empresses. Directed by famous Andrey Kravchuk, it sees Anna Mikhalkova, Olga Lerman, who play the older and younger Catherine, and Victor Dobronravov in the lead roles.

WHAT IS THE STORY OF THE NEW MOVIE?

After the era of palace coups, a new bright historical figure will appear - Catherine II. Like many, she could limit herself to the title of the emperor’s wife, but with her perseverance and determination, Catherine was able to prove that her place was on the throne. At the age of 14, she learned that she was to become the bride of Peter III and the mother of the future heir. These statuses did not worry Catherine much; her cherished dream was to rule: she saw the potential of the Russian Empire and wanted to embody the ideas of enlightenment in it. Are Catherine's ideals destined to become reality? And will her ideas turn against her?

 

SEE FIRST LOOK AT CHARLES DANCE AS MICHELANGELO IN BBC AND PBS SERIES RENAISSANCE: THE BLOOD AND THE BEAUTY

    FIRST CHARLES DANCE   

IMAGE FROM MICHELANGELO BBC DRAMA

BBC has sent us the first image of Charles Dance as famous Michelangelo in their new docuseries RENAISSANCE: THE BLOOD AND THE BEAUTY. The three part series, which will also air on PBS, explores an era of violence and power politics that produced some of the Western world’s greatest works of art. The new documentary series aims to reveal an unfamiliar side to the Renaissance, with Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael also represented along with their patrons in 16th-century Italy.

SEE TRAILER FOR NEW NETFLIX EPIC 19TH CENTURY SET DOCUSERIES WYATT EARP AND THE COWBOYS

 NETFLIX DOCUDRAMA TRAILER 

FOR WYATT EARP AND THE COWBOY WARS

Docudrama will air on Netflix this summer

Arriving next month to Netflix, August 21st to be more precise, is streamer's epic new documentary series WYATT EARP AND THE COWBOY WARS about the legendary feud between Wyatt Earp and Ike Clanton which unfolds through vivid reenactments in this gritty docudrama about the gunfight that defined an era.

 

THIS SIX PART DOCU-DRAMA

directed by Patrick  Reams, is narrated by Ed Harris and has Tim Fellingham, Edward Franklin, Jack Gordon, Peter O’Meara, Christian Mackay and Christina Leonardi starring in the live action parts of the documentary series based on the life of Wyatt Earp, a lawman and gunfighter who waged a battle against Clanton and gang, who were infamously called 'The Cowboys'. Tensions arose between Earp, his brothers Virgil and Morgan, and a friend, Doc Holliday, while trying to disarm Clanton and his gang for alleged robbery and murder in 1881. This event was followed by a big gunfight at the OK Corral. Earp managed to escape attempts on his life after killing Billy Clanton, Tom McLaury, and Frank McLaury!

 

CELINE DION IS NOT GIVING UP IN THE TRAILER FOR HER NEW PRIME VIDEO DOCUMENTARY MOVIE I AM: CELINE DION

   I AM: CELINE DION  

DOCUMENTARY TRAILER IS HERE

Prime Video has released a trailer for their new documentary movie I AM: CELINE DION which will introduce us with world's biggest singer ever June 25th! The documentary will present a  look into the career

Documentary will stream from June 25th

and health struggles of the Canadian icon,  two and half years since Celine Dion was diagnosed with  stiff-person syndrome, in 2022. Symptoms of the condition affect the central nervous system and can cause debilitating pain and chronic anxiety which is she has trouble walking and using her legendary voice. In the months following her diagnosis, Dion made the difficult decision to cancel her 2023 summer tour dates and reschedule her spring shows to focus on her health, marking a crucial moment in the singer’s career and life as she has been touring around the world since the eighties. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.

PREMIUM SPOTLIGHT ON NEW NETFLIX HIGH END DOCUDRAMA TESTAMENT: THE TRUE STORY OF MOSES NARRATED BY CHARLES DANCE

    NETFLIX' TESTAMENT   

THE TRUE STORY OF MOSES DOCUMENTARY

The series is now available on Netflix

If you are looking for something appropriately religious to watch this Easter Sunday, earlier this week, a few days ago, Netflix has released new documentary series TESTAMENT: THE TRUE STORY OF MOSES which is available for streaming as of March 27th. After the success of Alexander: The Making of a God, this is their new high end historical documentary series in the form of a three episode docudrama which mixes live action sequences with the narration from the experts who tell the story of the biblical patriarch who trusted God and led his people out of Israel. Among the contributors are Rachel Adelman of Hebrew College, Pete Enns of Eastern University, Tom Kang of New Story Church, and Andy C. Lewter of Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship. 

 

THIS NEW DOCUDRAMA FOLLOWS

 the journey of Moses from outcast and outlaw to deliverer of the Israelites and messenger of God from the banks of the Nile to Mount Sinai to the Red Sea and includes viewpoints of different faith traditions, including traditional, historic Christianity. With Charles Dance as the narrator and actor Avi Azulay in the titular role, the cast also includes Dominique Jade Tipper as Zipporah, famous Turkish actor Mehmet Kurtulus as Pharaoh, Ishai Golan as Aaron, Reymonde Amsellem as Miriam, Tülay Günal as Bithiah, Melis Ulaş as Jochebed, Oberon K.A. Adjepong as Jethro, Emre Alp Törün as Dathan, Cem Emüler as Haman.

 

SEE FIRST TRAILER FOR NETFLIX HISTORICAL DRAMA ALEXANDER: THE MAKING OF A GOD WITH BUCK BRAITHWAITE AS ALEXANDER THE GREAT

  ALEXANDER DOCUDRAMA 

New docu starts January 31st on Netflix

THE MAKING OF A GOD FIRST SERIES TRAILER

Netflix has sent us exciting first trailer, after those first images last month, from their new historical documentary drama that will arrive to the streamer January 31st with six hourlong episodes. ALEXANDER: THE MAKING OF A GOD comes from Tony Mitchell, the show's creator and describes the life of Alexander the Great, the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon.

 SHOT LAST YEAR IN MOROCCO

this new series is combining expert interviews with gripping reenactments, and the story explores the life of Alexander the Great through his conquest of the Persian Empire. With Mido Hamada portraying Persian King Darius, crazy gorgeous and insanely charismatic Buck Braithwaite, whom you will also watch next month in Masters of the Air war series, is taking the lead role of Alexander himself. You can check out the new trailer below and tell us what you think, will you be joining in at the end of the month when this historical documentary series starts streaming over at Netfix?

 

SEE FIRST IMAGES FROM NETFLIX HISTORICAL DRAMA ALEXANDER: THE MAKING OF A GOD WITH BUCK BRAITHWAITE AS ALEXANDER THE GREAT

  ALEXANDER DOCUDRAMA 

THE MAKING OF A GOD

Netflix has sent us first images from their new historical documentary drama that will arrive to the streamer January 31st with six hourlong episodes. ALEXANDER: THE MAKING OF A GOD comes from Tony Mitchell, the show's creator and describes the life of Alexander the Great, the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon.

 SHOT LAST YEAR IN MOROCCO

this new series is combining expert interviews with gripping reenactments, and the story explores the life of Alexander the Great through his conquest of the Persian Empire. With Mido Hamada portraying Persian King Darius, crazy gorgeous and insanely charismatic Buck Braithwaite, whom you will also watch next month in Masters of the Air war series, is taking the lead role of Alexander himself. Hope we get a trailer soon from Netflix!

 

BBC CELEBRATES 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST FOLIO WITH NEW STAR STUDDED DOCUDRAMA SHAKESPEARE: RISE OF A GENIUS

  BBC'S SHAKESPEARE  

RISE OF A GENIUS DOCUSERIES

Marking the 400th anniversary of the publication of William Shakespeare's First Folio, gripping three-part docuseries SHAKESPEARE: RISE OF A GENIUS tells the incredible story of how a glover’s son from rural Stratford became the greatest writer who ever lived. Taking a deep dive into Shakespeare’s life story, the place and time he inhabited and the work he produced, the three part series reveals a dangerous and exciting world filled with bitter rivalries, rebellion, murder and deadly plague, that ignited and nourished his creative genius. Cinematic drama vignettes depict Shakespeare’s life alongside a host of stars and experts, including Dame Judi Dench, Brian Cox, Adrian Lester, Helen Mirren, Martin Freeman and Jessie Buckley, alongside academics and writers bringing fresh insights into the story of Britain's greatest writer. Tracing Shakespeare’s life story, each episode follows the triumphs and setbacks of his writing life, revealing how the people he met and the world he witnessed found their way into his work. The series starts on BBC Two from November 8th. Daniel Boyarsky plays Shakespeare himself in the series.

Shakespeare - Rise of a Genius' this Tuesday on BBC2https://t.co/8I2UyZ8eIR

— Film Warwickshire (@filmwarks) October 29, 2023

SERBIA PREPARING A HIGH END MIXTURE OF DOCUMENTARY AND LIVE ACTION SERIES THE HOLY KINGDOM ABOUT THE RISE OF THEIR MEDIEVAL STATE!

   THE HOLY KINGDOM  

NEW HIGH END HISTORICAL DOCU

Your treat for today are first images from new historical series coming from Serbia THE HOLY KINGDOM which will be a high end documentary series with

The series might air on Viasat History as well

live action scenes depicting the birth and the rise of Serbian medieval state with the special focus on Serbia's most important royal dynasty Nemanyich. To premiere this Autumn on Serbian national broadcaster RTS, this twelve part series will also cover how all the kings of the Nemanyich dynasty were proclaimed saints except the most famous one among them - legendary Serbian tzar Dushan who, at the peak of his power, ruled the biggest kingdom in Europe at that time, which covered the whole Balkans including Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece. While the live action part has

Petar Strugar is playing Stefan Nemanya

already been shot, the documentary part will feature Serbia's most prominent historians and archaeologists, alongside professors from the world's most famous universities, such as Harvard, Oxford, Sorbonne, Lomonosov, Heidelberg! Serbian Museum of History has, meanwhile, provided ideal reconstructions of Serbian medieval crowns, which significantly contributed to the authentic appearance of the characters. For the first time ever on film, the audience will be able to see the legendary coronation of tzar Dushan which was later on a theme of many magnificent paintings. Petar Strugar leads the cast in the live action part as Stefan Nemanya, the founder of the dynasty and its first great zhupan. Viasat History has expressed interest for this series so there is a huge possibility they will air it for the global audiences.

PIERRE NINEY TO LEAD PATHE'S COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO EPIC MOVIE ADAPTATION! DINOSAUR WITH STEPHEN FRY HIGH END DOCUSERIES STARTS TOMORROW!

  PIERRE NINEY TO LEAD  

COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO FILM

I've already told you that our dear Pathe will do a movie adaptation of COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO after they give us two Musketeers movie in April and December, and now Pierre Niney has been announced as the lead! To shoot from July with October 2024 opening date, it will be told from the point of view of Edmond Dantès, the first French superhero, who steps from the light into the shadows, assuming the identity of masked avenger. Based on Dumas' famous novel, it will be an epic adventure film, with exceptionally strong characters!

 DINOSAUR WITH STEPHEN FRY 

LAUNCHES THIS SUNDAY!

And here is something that actually begins as soon as tomorrow: this Sunday Channel 5 is launching their four episode documentary series DINOSAUR WITH STEPHEN FRY which takes the British comedian on a

New series starts this Sunday at 7PM

journey back to 155 million years ago!

In this new factual series the comedian charts the dinosaurs’ time on earth from their ‘golden age’ in the Jurassic era right through to their last days, when the planet was hit by a huge asteroid. He interacts with the giant beasts and meets experts who tell him surprising facts about the creatures. A prehistoric environment via a 360-degree Dinosaur World, which has been designed to immerse viewers in a hyper-realistic representation of the jungles of the Jurassic period and plains of the Cretaceous period. Thanks to state-of-the-art CGI, Stephen is able to chart their story on earth right through to their demise 66 million years ago. He gets to meet much-loved dinos such as the 26m-long diplodocus and witness ferocious battles between triceratops and the fearsome tyrannosaurus rex.

TOM PARKER IS ONE HELLUVA HOT HENRY VIII IN NEW NETFLIX HISTORICAL SERIES BLOOD, SEX & ROYALTY WITH AMY JAMES KELLY AS ANNE BOLEYN

  BLOOD, SEX & ROYALTY  

IS STREAMING ON NETFLIX

I know we have had tons of shows done on Tudors and especially Henry VIII, but can we really resist a new one when it is (often deliciously nekkid) Tom Parker wearing the crown in it? BLOOD, SEX & ROYALTY a new historical documentary with live action scenes is already available for streaming over at Netflix as of November 23rd!  The three episode programme brings a modern take on the British royal drama! This steamy series offers a window into the lives of history's deadliest, sexiest and most iconic monarchs, in this season it is Henry VIII played by the super hunky Tom Parker with Amy James Kelly as Anne Boleyn. 

 

WHAT IS THE SHOW ABOUT?

In the 16th century, Anne Boleyn navigates treacherous sexual politics and rises to become Queen of England. She forges history as she reshapes King Henry VIII's worldview, but she's expected to give birth to a male heir and makes powerful enemies along the way.

WHO IS IN THE ROYAL CAST?

Max Parker stars Henry VIII, the king of England, still married to his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, at the start of the series. He wants to have his marriage annulled so that he can marry Anne Boleyn. Amy James Kelly is Anne Boleyn, an outspoken woman at Henry’s court who succeeds in catching the king’s eye, causing a rift between the king and his current wife that will change England forever. Lois Brabin-Platt stars as Mary Boleyn, Callum Coates as Cardinal Wolsey tasked by Henry with securing his annulment from Catherine of Aragon, Stephen Fewell as Thomas Cromwell, Jhon Lumsden as George Boleyn, Sophie Boettge as Jane Boleyn, Adam Astill as Thomas Boleyn and Nikhita Lesler as Lady Worcester! Matas Dirginčius is King Francis of France!

GO ON A TRIP AROUND THE WONDERS OF EUROPE WITH HUGH BONNEVILLE IN NEW HIGH END PERIOD SET SERIES

 THE WONDERS OF EUROPE 

WITH HUGH BONNEVILLE

Here is something interesting for you period set drama lovers: Hugh Bonneville will narrate Studiocanal's new four part documentary series THE WONDERS OF EUROPE (L’Europe des Merveilles) taking the viewers on a grand tour of the architectural landmarks of Europe in the international version of the French programme. As 'Variety' reports, this new high-end docu-series focusing on European cultural heritage and architecture was unveiled at Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Biarritz, the international market entirely dedicated to French TV programs. 

 

THE WONDERS OF EUROPE

 is enhanced by French composer Cascadeur’s original music and, for the international version, Bonneville’s narration. The first season reveals the story of the people who built four European wonders, the Palace of Versailles, and the temples of the Acropolis, but also the Louvre in Paris, and the Alhambra in Granada. Watching the Acropolis being built before your very eyes or Versailles being enlarged by order of Louis XIV to become one of the most beautiful palaces in the world with its 73-meter long Hall of Mirrors and sumptuous gardens are just a couple of the time travel trips that the show takes you on. Currently in the making, season two will also include four parts: two on monuments in France and probably one each in Germany and Italy. A third season is already under discussion.