Casting Notes: Dianne Wiest Books a Pilot, and more

TV casting news from Doctor Who, Guardians of the Galaxy, Ash vs. Evil dead and more featuring Dianne Wiest, Zoe Lister Jones, Dule Hill and others

Catching Up with ‘Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell’

A flurry of news appeared over the holidays related to BBC One’s upcoming and much-anticipated (by me) television adaption of Susanna Clarke’s Hugo-winning novel Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. Originally published in 2004, the novel reimagines British history during the Napoleonic wars with the titular characters and magic at its fantastical center. It will join …

‘Gracepoint’ Reaches Series End

According to an article originally published in Entertainment Weekly, FOX’s Gracepoint will not see a second season. Plagued by low ratings and a middling critical response, the limited series failed to distinguish itself enough from its critically acclaimed British predecessor, Broadchurch. I managed to stick with it through half the season after becoming intrigued by …

Gervais and Elba respond to their not entirely unexpected Emmy nominations

“Wow I’m truly shocked and humbled by this recognition.  Thank you so much to the TV Academy for this honor.” – Idris Elba on his third Prime Time Emmy nomination. “I am over the moon. I cannot wait to fly to LA to see Louis CK win. Genuinely though, I am absolutely thrilled.” – Ricky …

Teasing the New Doctor Who: August 23, 2014

I’m not a hard core Doctor Who nerd. I’m more what you’d call a tourist. In fact I took a long break between David Tenant and Matt Smith and I’m currently getting caught up on the last few Smith episodes. Nonetheless, I’m looking forward to Peter Capaldi’s turn as The Doctor. I’ve been a fan …