It was announced today that horror fan favorite director Eli Roth will be taking the reigns as director and executive producer for new horror series “Hemlock Grove”. The series is being made exclusively for Netflix. It’s based on a book Brian McGreevy who will also be scripting the series.
It’s official former “Emmerdale” and “Waterloo Road” alum Jenna-Louise Coleman will be playing the companion in the next series of “Doctor Who”. This is the announcement as reported on the official “Doctor Who” Twitter feed:
Jenna-Louise Coleman announced as the new Doctor Who companion. More to come….
So far fan reaction is muted. Partially because many are unfamiliar with her work. But also because there was a build up suggesting this companion would be different. And many feel this choice does not live up to that promise. UPDATE: Here’s an interview with Jenna:
A Syfy game changer? Maybe not. But an impressive promo nonetheless.
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Well, the day before a major “Doctor Who” announcement is always a mix of rumor, more rumor and a bit of innuendo. This announcement isn’t any different. Only a few hours ago smart money had Aisling Loftus as the new companion. Now Brit tabloid “The Sun” claims it will be Jenna-Louise Coleman. Coleman starred on British soap “Emmerdale”, played “Connie” in “Captain America: First Avenger”, and has a role in ITV’s upcoming “Titanic” miniseries.
Here’s the latest set pix from this summer’s upcoming superhero blockbuster The Avengers!
Lots to pour over in these photos.
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Tomorrow Steven Moffat will hold a press conference to announce the new “Doctor Who” companion. And right now the smart is on relative unknown Aisling Loftus (above). Her highest profile role to date was as “Arrietty Clock” in recent BBC adaptation of the classic children’s book “The Borrowers” which aired in late 2011. And she certainly fits Daily Mail writer’s tweet:
BBC source has confirmed to me they will unveil new Doctor Who assistant tmrow. She is “pretty” but “not household name”.
But Loftus is not the only name being foisted. Rumors continue that comedian Miranda Hart may have role in the upcoming series, possibly as a companion. While others still cling to the notion that Sophia Myles will return in her role as Madame Pompadour. Now as a full time companion. There is a lot of evidence mounting up that she will play a role in the new series. Our pals at Bleeding Cool have a nice rundown of that here. But like them we’re highly skeptical of this.
Who would you like to be the Doctor’s next Tardis teammate? Share your thoughts in the comment section. And, don’t worry, we’ll be here tomorrow with the news and our assessment as soon as it breaks. In fact, we may be back before then, if any little birds whisper in our ears.
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Here’s the first look at the Green Arrow from CW’s new series “Arrow” based on the DC comics character Green Arrow. The costume was designed by Academy Award winning costume designer Colleen Atwood (Alice in Wonderland). And the series stars Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen/Arrow. Amell has played continuing character is a number of high profile shows, including “Private Practice”, “Hung” and “New Girl”. At this time it appears the series has dropped the “Green” from the characters moniker. It also are no links to Oliver Queen/Green Arrow character featured in “Smallville” and played by Justin Hartley.
So what does everyone think of the TV series costume?
With excitement for Friday’s release of The Hunger Games growing, GR offers you this one-stop-shop for recent video interviews about the film. If it’s out there. And recorded in the last week or so. We got it here! And we’ll be updating this post as the week goes on. So dig in, lean back, hit play and enjoy!
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