The Predator - Brand New Trailer

From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home in Shane Black’s explosive reinvention of the Predator series. Now, the universe’s most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a young boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.

Starring Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Jacob Tremblay, Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Munn, Sterling K. Brown, Alfie Allen, Thomas Jane, Augusto Aguilera, Jake Busey and Yvonne Strahovski, THE PREDATOR arrives in cinemas and IMAX 3D on September 12.

Making Coco The Grant Fuhr Story - First Official Trailer

Upstream Flix is partnering again with Award winning producer Adam Scorgie (Ice Guardians, The Culture High, Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo) in conjunction with Oilers Entertainment Group VP Don Metz and Co-Producer Shane Fennessey for Making Coco: The Grant Fuhr Story.  Upstream Flix plan to release the film in late 2018.

Don Metz directs this captivating cinematic chronicle on one of the most celebrated, yet enigmatic goalies in the history of the NHL. The feature has been announced as the closing Gala film at the Calgary International Film Festival.

Featured contributors in the documentary include Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Martin Brodeur, Brett Hull, Chris Pronger and many more of the NHL’s royalty.

Fuhr, along with a number of his teammates, will provide a never-before-seen exclusive look into the high-flying Oilers dynasty of the 80’s, what made them so successful, and the infamous challenges that they faced. All-time rivals will speak to what it was like playing against the greatest goalie on the greatest team in the NHL’s 100-year history. Those closest to Grant will take the audience on a journey behind the mask to understand who the mixed-race superstar truly is.

Barely 19, Grant ‘Coco’ Fuhr became starting goalie for the most exciting team in NHL history. In his mid-30’s, he played 76 consecutive and 79 total games in an 82-game season to set two league records, then followed that ironman performance by playing 73 the following season on a completely rebuilt knee. During the decade and a half between, he employed his acrobatic style and cat-like reflexes to backstop five Stanley Cup champions and two Canada Cup winners, cementing a reputation as the ultimate “money goalie”. He also got himself demoted to the minors for calling the hometown fans jerks, announced his retirement at the age of 26 in an attempt to force a famously hard-nosed general manager to renegotiate a long-term contract, and was suspended for an entire NHL season for conduct deemed “dishonourable and against the welfare of the league” for substance use, only to return and redeem himself as one of the game’s true greats.

“I think he’s the best goaltender in the history of the NHL.” - Wayne Gretzky

Rigid Force Alpha launches on Steam today!

31st August, 2018 - Hannover, Germany – Today, indie developer com8com1 announced the launch of its debut game, Rigid Force Alpha. The retro-inspired shoot'em up action game is now available on Steam for £15.49 / $19.99 / €19.99.



Rigid Force Alpha breathes new life into the side-scrolling shooter genre with its hand-crafted 3D graphics, stunning environments, and detailed visual effects. Players can arm their fighters with numerous upgradeable weapons, increase their firepower with adjustable Force Shards and collect Energy Orbs to unleash extremely powerful blasts against an armada of enemies and huge bosses.

Marcel Rebenstorf, Head of Design and Production, commented: “We are immensely proud to bring Rigid Force Alpha to gamers world-wide. We have worked selflessly on the game since 2011 and it is our first title. We hope that players enjoy playing it as much as we have been enjoying creating it.”

Also launching on Steam is the original soundtrack to accompany the game. Composed by DREAMTIME and featuring Michael Chait, it is available separately from Steam, priced £7.49 / $9.99 / €9.99. The soundtrack is also available bundled with Rigid Force Alpha at a reduced price of £20.68 / $26.98 / €26.98

Rigid Force Alpha couples an exciting story mode with a challenging arcade mode and has a vast number of features within the game, including: 

Unique weapons and power-up systems
Vast amounts of different enemies, challenging mid-bosses and enormous end bosses
An exciting story mode with animated cutscenes
Additional Arcade and Boss Rush game modes for extended high score runs
Six different action-packed 3D stages
Adjustable difficulty level - for beginners to experienced players
Leaderboards and 40 achievements to unlock
Original synthwave soundtrack by DREAMTIME featuring Michael Chait

Rigid Force Alpha is available from Steam here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/724390/Rigid_Force_Alpha

Lineage 2: Revolution Launches Surprise In-Game Collaboration

London – August 31, 2018 - Netmarble Corporation, the fastest-growing mobile game company worldwide, launched an update for its hit mobile MMORPG, Lineage 2: Revolution (http://l2.netmarble.com), introducing an all-new surprise collaboration event with one of Asia’s most beloved gaming IPs.

In this collaboration event, a new event dungeon called the “Event Temporal Rift-- Keep of Catastrophe” will be available to all players. With four difficulties to choose from, players of all levels and experience will team up in groups of five to face off against the new boss and save the Silverlight Mercenary. In addition to the new event dungeon, a new weapon costume will also be available to all players to celebrate the partnership between Lineage 2: Revolution and the surprise franchise.

The update also adds a new mount pet called the “Divine Sharly.” The cute and egg-shaped pet is only summonable with “Divine Sharly Summoning Stones” and will also alter the character’s appearance when equipped. In addition, the special reward for victory of Fortress Siege also has been added to this update. Winners of Fortress Siege will acquire ‘Strider Binding Hornflute’ that can be used for summoning a strider as the reward.

For further details and additional assets, check Lineage 2: Revolution official forum, here: https://forum.netmarble.com/lin2ws_en/view/4495427/803028

My Pet Dinosaur - New Trailer

Spielbergian fantasy film My Pet Dinosaur, from Emmy winner Matt Drummond, premieres on Demand this October from Uncork'd Entertainment.

A cross between E.T and Monster’s Inc, My Pet Dinosaur fixes on the unlikely friendship between a boy and a dinosaur.  Cast includes Jordan Dulieu, Annabel Wolfe, Christopher Gabardi (The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years) and Tiriel Mora (Farscape).

Featuring state-of-the-art visual effects, a heart-warming tale of friendship and the beautiful Australian countryside, My Pet Dinosaur is the perfect family treat.

My Pet Dinosaur on Digital 10/2 and DVD 11/6 from Uncork'd Entertainment.

Official Synopsis :  When a boy finds the remnants of a failed military experiment his troubled town is plunged further into chaos as he accidentally makes a new friend.

Film4 scores three Gala slots at BFI London Film Festival

Six Film4 productions will receive their UK premieres as part of the BFI London Film Festival, which unveiled the line-up for its 62nd edition this morning. UK audiences can look forward to their first glimpse of new work from regular Film4 filmmakers Steve McQueen, Yorgos Lanthimos and Mike Leigh, following prestigious berths elsewhere on the autumn festival circuit.

Academy Award® winner Steve McQueen’s Widows, a complex thriller about a group of women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands’ criminal activities, had already been announced as the Festival’s Opening Night Gala. The film’s star-studded cast includes Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Daniel Kaluuya, Jacki Weaver, Robert Duvall and Liam Neeson. Widows receives its World Premiere as a Gala Presentation at the Toronto Film Festival and is Film4’s fourth collaboration with McQueen following Hunger, Shame and the multi-award-winning 12 Years a Slave.

The Favourite, directed by Academy Award® nominee Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz, had already been announced as this year’s American Express Gala. Film4’s third collaboration with Lanthimos following The Lobster and last year’s LFF Headline Gala The Killing of a Sacred Deer receives its World Premiere tonight at the Venice Film Festival and has also been selected at Telluride and as Opening Night Gala of the New York Film Festival.

Newly announced this morning as the LFF’s Festival Gala is Wild Rose. Featuring a star-making turn in the lead role from Jessie Buckley, alongside Julie Walters, Sophie Okonedo and James Harkness, the film from director Tom Harper and writer Nicole Taylor tells the story of Rose-Lynn Harlan, a wannabe country singer fresh out of jail balancing her dreams of stardom with the needs of her young family. Wild Rose receives its World Premiere at Toronto.

Also announced this morning is the World Premiere of Been So Long, a neon-soaked, modern-day musical set on the streets of Camden Town starring Michaela Coel and Arinzé Kene. Directed by BAFTA winner Tinge Krishnan and based on a stage play by Ché Walker and Arthur Darvill, the film features a diverse soundtrack of RnB and Nu Soul music and a supporting cast that includes Ronke Adekoluejo, Joe Dempsie, Luke Norris and George MacKay. The film is a LFF Special Presentation.

Mike Leigh’s Peterloo had already been announced as the LFF’s first ever premiere outside London. The UK Premiere (Special Presentation) will take place at HOME in Manchester on Wednesday 17 October, followed by a Q&A with Leigh and members of the cast which will be simulcast to cinemas around the UK, offering audiences in Manchester and nationwide the opportunity to preview a major release with Manchester’s history at its forefront. Film4’s ninth film with Mike Leigh screens at Venice, Telluride and Toronto en route to London.

Finally from Film4, short film Naptha from writer/director Moin Hussain will premiere in the festival’s London Calling strand. The film tells the story of Faraz, who lives and works in a petrol station with his ageing father Malik, whose increasingly bizarre behaviour is causing them to drift apart.

Director of Film4 Daniel Battsek comments: “We’re incredibly proud to see these films, which embody so much of what Film4 stands for, selected in prominent slots by the prestigious autumn film festivals. We look forward to supporting our filmmakers through the festival season and onwards towards release.”

Three films commissioned by Channel 4’s experimental short form strand Random Acts have also been selected to screen at the BFI London Film Festival: Entitled, a fantasy documentary from director Adeyemi Michael starring the director’s mother Abosede Ajao screens in the festival’s Create short film programme; Right Place, Wrong Tim from writer/director Eros Vlahos starring Asa Butterfield, Adam Buxton and Ella Purnell will show in the Cult section; and Taking Stock from Duncan Cowles, about the perils of freelance filmmaking will play in Laugh.

The final Film4 production on the autumn festival circuit is Pawel Pawlikowski’s Cold War. Fresh from its Best Director win at the Cannes Film Festival and a huge box office success already in Poland, the film has been selected to screen at Telluride, Toronto and the New York Film Festival. Cold War opens at UK cinemas tomorrow through Curzon.

Ariana Grande set to perform exclusive 'At The BBC' show

BBC Music have announced Ariana Grande At the BBC - a world-exclusive show coming to BBC One in the autumn, presented by Davina McCall.

The multi-award winning, Grammy-nominated American singer, TV and film actress will exclusively perform new material from her recent album Sweetener, as well as some of her biggest hits, accompanied by an all-female orchestra. Recorded live in front of a studio audience next Friday 7 September, the hour-long special will see Ariana talk to Davina about her music, life and career to date.

Davina McCall says: “Since I’ve been asked to do this show… I have been worried that someone is going to call up and tell me they’ve made a mistake and chosen the wrong presenter, because this seems just too good to be true. Ariana Grande is such an incredible talent. She’s very funny and incredibly kind and has achieved so much already in her career!!! I’m really excited about talking to her and, of course, hearing some of her amazing music.”

Jan Younghusband, BBC Music Head of TV Commissioning, says: “We are so delighted to have Ariana back on the BBC, she is an outstanding new talent so loved by audiences in the UK.”

Guy Freeman, Managing Director, Livewire Pictures, says: “Ariana Grande is a standout international artist of her generation and we’re delighted to be working with her to create a bespoke show for BBC One, including some very special orchestral performance moments.”

Ariana - who is currently number 1 in the UK album charts, with her previous album Dangerous Woman also reaching number 1 - will follow Adele At The BBC (which was nominated for Best Entertainment Programme at the Bafta Awards); Michael Bublé At The BBC, Harry Styles At The BBC; Sam Smith At The BBC; and U2 At The BBC.

Ariana last appeared on BBC One when she headlined the One Love concert in Manchester which paid tribute to those that lost their lives and were injured at Manchester Arena where she had just performed.

Ariana Grande At The BBC is a Livewire Pictures production. It is executive produced by Anouk Fontaine; Guy Freeman is Managing Director. The programme was commissioned by Jan Younghusband, Head of Commissioning, Music Television and Charlotte Moore, Director of Content, BBC Television.

Holly Willoughby to co-host this year’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!

Holly Willoughby to co-host this year’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!

ITV today confirmed that Holly Willoughby will be joining Declan Donnelly in Australia to co-host this year’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!

Holly will join Dec for the upcoming series as Ant McPartlin takes a break from TV presenting.

Holly Willoughby said:
“I couldn’t be more excited to have been asked to stand alongside Dec for the next jungle adventure. I love Ant and want to send him my best wishes and support for a continued recovery. These are big shoes, not to fill, but just to keep warm for a little bit... Honestly, I’m a huge fan of ‘I’m a Celebrity’ and actually feel like I’ve won a competition to go and hang out on my favourite show! When is it a good time to tell Dec I’m scared of everything that moves?!”

Declan Donnelly said:
“I am hugely grateful to Holly for agreeing to accompany me to Australia this year. She was at the top of my list and I’m thrilled she said yes. It will be a different kind of series but we will try our best to ensure it is no less fun and eventful for our loyal viewers. I am also pleased to hear Holly is scared of everything. I am almost stupidly excited at the thought of watching her during the eating trials!”

ITV’s Director of Television, Kevin Lygo said:
“Holly is a brilliant presenter with a wicked sense of humour who has always enjoyed a great friendship and rapport with Ant and Dec – I have no doubt she will take to Jungle life, if not the critters, really quickly.”

Plans for This Morning will be announced in due course.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! returns to ITV this Autumn.

Queen of the World - New ITV series Queen of the World will offer a unique insight into Her Majesty The Queen

New ITV series Queen of the World will offer a unique insight into Her Majesty The Queen’s role as a figure on the global stage and the baton she is passing to the younger members of the Royal Family as they continue to build the Commonwealth connection.

Filmed over more than a year by Oxford Films [whose ITV documentaries include Our Queen and Our Queen at 90 and Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy] with privileged access to The Queen, her family, her staff and her residences, this landmark series tells the story of how the Commonwealth has been a central focus and passion throughout Her Majesty’s life.

Queen of the World [2x60] features behind-the-scenes moments with the Sovereign and other members of the Royal Family, including the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the Princess Royal, and the Countess of Wessex.

As the family and world leaders discuss the importance of the Commonwealth to the Queen, the series will document the way in which she passes her knowledge and experience to the younger generations.

Drawing on cine footage from The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh's private film archives and treasures of the Royal Collection, the series will offer a unique perspective on the Queen’s early years as Head of the Commonwealth when Her Majesty had the symbols of the then eight Commonwealth countries embroidered on to her Coronation gown. We will see how that number had risen to 53 by the time the Duchess of Sussex had flowers of the Commonwealth represented on her wedding veil in 2018.

The Queen of the World is commissioned for ITV by Jo Clinton-Davis, Controller of Factual and Sue Murphy, Head of Factual Entertainment.

Jo said: “The Queen is a unique figure on the world stage, with a huge depth of experience having met more global leaders than any previous British monarch and serving longer than  all of them.  This film is a rare opportunity to see Her Majesty up close and behind the scenes in this role, which means so much to her and has been so significant for Britain and the Commonwealth.”

Nicolas Kent, Creative Director for Oxford Films and Executive Producer for Queen of the World, said: “The Queen is the most well-travelled monarch in history and it’s been fascinating to see how she has passed on her experience to the younger generations of the royal family.  With the Duke and Duchess of Sussex about to embark on their first Commonwealth Tour to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific exactly sixty-five years after the Queen’s first Commonwealth Tour, this series could not be more timely.”

The Hate You Give - Trailer

Synopsis
Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds: the poor, mostly black, neighbourhood where she lives and the rich, mostly white, prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer.  Now, facing pressures from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what’s right.

THE HATE U GIVE stars Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, Lamar Johnson, Issa Rae, Algee Smith, Sabrina Carpenter, with Common and Anthony Mackie.

THE HATE U GIVE is released in UK cinemas November 2nd.

The Predator - New Feature - Who would win in Predator Vs... say, The Rock? Or The Punisher?

On the set of THE PREDATOR, the cast took some time to address a question that many have pondered - who would win in Predator Vs... say, The Rock? Or The Punisher? See how the debate went down in this fun featurette, revealed today by Twentieth Century Fox.


THE PREDATOR is brought to you by director Shane Black and stars Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Jacob Tremblay, Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Munn, Sterling K. Brown, Alfie Allen, Thomas Jane, Augusto Aguilera, Jake Busey and Yvonne Strahovski.

From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home in Shane Black’s explosive reinvention of the Predator series. Now, the universe’s most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a young boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.

THE PREDATOR arrives in cinemas and IMAX 3D on September 12

9-1-1 Season 2 "Nowhere To Hide" Trailer (HD) Jennifer Love Hewitt joins cast

From creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk (the “American Horror Story” franchise, “Nip/Tuck”), new procedural drama 9-1-1 explores the high-pressure experiences of police officers, paramedics and firefighters who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations. These emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives. The provocative series stars Academy and Emmy Award nominee Angela Bassett (“American Horror Story,” “What’s Love Got to Do with It”) and Emmy Award- and Golden Globe-nominated actor Peter Krause (“The Catch,” “Six Feet Under”).

First clip from 'e-DEMON' - in theaters and On Demand this September

Jeremy Wechter’s e-Demon goes viral September 14 in select theaters and On Demand.

The pic, produced by Wechter, Michael Gonzalez, PJ Starks, and Emily Pojman, tells of an escaped demon on a dark and twisted mission that manipulates a group of friends hanging out on a video-chat. The film is craftily structured – it takes place completely on a computer screen via the webcams being shown.

Kendra, AJ, Mar and Dwayne are old college friends who find themselves growing apart. Attempting to hang on to their good old Ohio State days, the gang gets together online for a night of stories, pranks and drinking via web-cam. As the evening progresses, they unknowingly release a deviously clever demon that had been trapped for centuries in Salem, Massachusetts. Since the demon can possess multiple people at once, the group of friends must determine who they can still trust in order to survive the demon’s dark and twisted mission.

A division of Petri Entertainment, an independent production company focusing on genre driven films, distribution arm Dark Cuts is headed up industry veterans Warner Davis and Andy Palmer. Past and present releases include Butcher the Bakers, Karate Kill, and the Volumes of Blood horror series.

e-Demon is in theaters and On Demand September 14.

Blazing Core Open Beta Starts 7th September 2018

29th August 2018 - St Petersburg, Russia…OctoBox Interactive today announce that Blazing Core – Knights of the Future will enter open Beta on 7th September 2018. Following a successful Alpha, gamers globally are invited to experience this tactical Mech marvel.

Blazing Core – Knights of the Future fuses tradition and futurism as players take on the role of Mechs as they face off in tactical 3vs3 battles in a world contrasting between space age technology and feudal institutions of the past. These giant robot knights are poised to do battle, each with their own set of unique skills and personality.

Going into battle, players must work together to pilot their Mechs to glory, adjusting their robot accordingly and combining their abilities with that of their teammates. Each decision, from choice of character to tactics used on the battlefield, can make all the difference.

A trailer for the game can be viewed here:

The game features extensive customisation options and, as players progress, new weapons and upgrades will be unlocked for their Mech to gain further advantage in each skirmish. Two game modes will be available in the Beta: a series of rounds to capture the enemy base by destroying opposing Mechs as well as a capture and protect mode.

From 7th September gamers will be able to fulfil their hero’s destiny in Blazing Core - Knights of the Future.

To sign-up to the Open Beta visit: https://blazing-core.com

The Beta will be available on Steam here from 7th September 2018
https://store.steampowered.com/app/787750/Blazing_Core/

Johnny English Strikes Again - Official Trailer - In Theaters October 26

The game has changed. Unfortunately, he definitely hasn’t. Johnny English Strikes Again is in theaters October 26th!

JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN is the third installment of the Johnny English comedy series, with Rowan Atkinson returning as the much loved accidental secret agent. The new adventure begins when a cyber-attack reveals the identity of all active undercover agents in Britain, leaving Johnny English as the secret service’s last hope. Called out of retirement, English dives head first into action with the mission to find the mastermind hacker. As a man with few skills and analogue methods, Johnny English must overcome the challenges of modern technology to make this mission a success.

The Great British Bake Off: the first baker leaves the tent

In Tuesday’s night’s episode of The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4, Manon was named Star Baker and Imelda, 33 was the first baker to leave the tent.

“I’m disappointed to be the first off, but it was better to be there for one week rather than not at all. Even though it was short and sweet, I feel that I learned a lot about baking and also meeting new people and making friends for life.

‘I have to say it was 100% one of the best experiences of my life. I didn’t have a bucket list, but if I did, this would be a big tick off it!

‘I have always found social situations awkward, but since being on Bake Off they really don’t scare me as much. Being on the show has totally changed me as a personality, it has made me more confident. If I wanted to set myself a personal challenge – then this was it, and I would say it has really worked for me.

‘My best moment overall was meeting the other bakers, and when I got positive feedback from both Paul and Prue for my Signature challenge. I was beaming, as I am so proud of my oatmeal biscuits!

‘My worst moment was obviously when my name was called out, but I did know it was coming. I knew I was going home, I did mouth it to one of the other bakers, and that was all fine.

‘If I did it all again, I just wish I had done more with the Selfie Biscuit. I think I should have been a bit more creative, and I took the challenge too literally! Afterwards I didn’t want to take the biscuit home absolutely not, I never want to look at it again!

‘I definitely wanted to impress Paul the most as I have loved watching all his programmes over the years. I have grown up watching him on TV, and I am so impressed with his expertise on baking bread. I hated baking biscuits before I went into Bake Off, it’s always been my pet hate, and I couldn’t believe that I was facing biscuits in my first week, and I don’t think I will ever bake biscuits again! Just my luck that in this series, they decided to make Biscuit Week the first episode!

‘The family have been so pleased by the media reaction to the show and they are so proud of me. My daddy has enjoyed the whole experience, and he is super proud of me. Piaras my son is enjoying it and I think his friends think it is a bit cool, but I couldn’t ever say that! He has shown a bit of interest in baking, but his main interest is eating the bakes, and there are always clean plates in our house!

‘I am from the West part of Northern Ireland so it’s been so lovely to represent the rural community and for them to get some recognition which they so much deserve. I regularly make soda bread, oatmeal biscuits, and a pie with seasonal berries, at the moment it’s blackcurrants. I make jam and pies with them, my auntie grows them and gives them to me, it’s truly a family affair.

‘If I had stayed in the tent, I was particularly looking forward to bread week, as I would say that’s my strongest area, but sadly it wasn’t to be. But hey, it won’t stop me making bread from here on.

‘Years ago, I remember watching the very first episode of Bake Off, and I thought yes this is my kind of TV, but never ever in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever be on it.

‘I am so thankful to have been involved in such a special group of people that have actually got into the tent and achieved the experience of all of that. I have to say for me it is a dream come true. I even genuinely enjoyed the audition process and especially meeting all the bakers. It’s really been phenomenal, and I won’t forget a moment of it.

‘I will be watching it every week from now, and seeing it as a viewer. And of course supporting all the bakers, that’s really important to me, and I can’t wait to see how it unfolds from here.

‘I am so looking forward to going on An Extra Slice, I absolutely love Jo Brand, I think she is brilliant.

Imelda will join Jo Brand on The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice on Friday 31 August - Channel 4 at 8.00 pm.

Biography:
IMELDA, 33
COUNTY TYRONE, NI
COUNTRYSIDE RECREATION OFFICER
Imelda is one of four siblings and grew up in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, where she learned to cook and bake from her mother, in their family home. Now juggling a busy job and family life, Imelda spends her evenings and weekends making soda breads, biscuits and treats for her father and son, and cakes that she takes into work to share with her colleagues. She lives surrounded by aunts, uncles and cousins, which means catering for friends and family at large sociable gatherings is just part of normal, everyday life.

BBC announces Autumnwatch New England

This year’s Autumnwatch is moving location. In a one-off co-production with BBC Studios Natural History Unit and PBS, the series will be coming from New England in America.

For one year only, stripped across a week on BBC Two in October, Autumnwatch New England will see presenters Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Gillian Burke celebrate the natural phenomenon of the American Fall, as summer ends and billions of trees in the vast northeast forests simultaneously erupt in a riot of colour, painting the landscape gold and red.

With a mix of live ‘studio’ pieces from an authentic New England cabin studio on the shores of Squam Lake in New Hampshire, and seasonally shot VTs, each programme will bring the splendour of this colour explosion live into living rooms across the nation.

Strategically placed cameras throughout the forests, mountains and lakes of the Watches' location in New Hampshire will capture amazing behaviour as key wildlife species prepare for the winter months.

The programme will also examine the science behind this amazing natural spectacle, revealing how temperature affects the leaf colour and how the changing environment triggers specific behaviour in the local wildlife.

The traditional culture that surrounds the New England Fall will also feature in the series, as Chris, Michaela and Gillian discover how this natural phenomenon has affected all aspects of culture and how ancient traditions are still being celebrated by the Native Americans.

Tom McDonald, BBC Head of Commissioning, Natural History and Specialist Factual, says: "I'm thrilled that Autumnwatch is moving to New England for this very special week of live programming. The team are heading to one of the most iconic locations in the USA to experience the great American 'fall' for what promises to be an unforgettable chapter in the Watches' history.”

Julian Hector, Head of BBC Studios Natural History Unit, says: “Our world-class Autumnwatch team, together with the unique chemistry of Chris, Michaela and Gillian, will bring the spectacle of the great American fall and the autumn animal characters to BBC Two audiences in an incredibly fresh and memorable way.”

Bill Gardner, Vice President, Programming & Development, PBS says: “In Autumnwatch New England, audiences will experience exquisite outdoor adventures while surrounded by nature’s most picturesque imagery. The co-production partnership with BBC brings this American experience to television, and we look forward to presenting this ambitious live production together.”

Nominations open for BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero 2018

The search for great volunteers returns. Nominations for the 2018 BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero award are now open.

The BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero award celebrates the most inspiring, dynamic and dedicated volunteers driving participation in grassroots sports and fitness activities.

Returning for its 16th year, Unsung Hero 2018 seeks out volunteers who are inspiring people of all ages to get up and get active. Finalists will be drawn from Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and each of the 12 English regions, with the winner receiving their award at this year’s ceremony live on BBC One.

For 2018, Get Inspired welcomes former Olympic and World champion Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill and BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra presenter Adele Roberts as Unsung Hero Ambassadors for the award. Jess, the golden girl of London 2012’s super Saturday, will also present this year’s winner with their award live on BBC One as part of December’s ceremony.

Last year, volunteer Denise Larrad from Leicestershire, was named the BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero. Denise set up running and walking clubs for people aged 14 to 72 and has also run marathons and climbed Kilimanjaro, raising money for charity.

Denise said: "Winning the BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero award last year was so much of a shock, I hadn't even prepared what I was going to say on stage. The other nominees were all amazing and I don't think you really see that in yourself. Winning the award has given me confidence in what I am doing and made me realise that I am making a real difference.”

From volunteer fitness instructors who offer classes in communities, to the person who spends their free time running the social media accounts for dance clubs, or that one steward who turns up every week to cheer on the runners in the weekly 5km. The BBC is looking for your local sporting superhero who has an inspiring story to tell.

Mike Murphy, BBC Get Inspired lead says: “Unsung Hero is all about honouring the people who show up, bring people together and really make a difference in their community. It’s a hugely important aspect of any sport and it’s fantastic to give these people the recognition they truly deserve.”

For the first time, nominations can be made via video and audio submission. To nominate your Unsung Hero by video, audio, online webform or via email, simply visit www.bbc.co.uk/unsunghero. Entries close on Sunday 21 October at midnight and the shortlist will be revealed in the days leading up to the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony in December.

The X Factor Returns 1st of September

ITV - 8.00pm - 9.15pm
The search for a new music superstar gets underway as The X Factor returns to ITV. Heralding the start of a new era for the nation’s most talked about entertainment show, is a brand-new panel with Robbie Williams, Ayda Williams and Louis Tomlinson joining music mogul Simon Cowell as judges.

Returning as host is Mr Saturday Night, Dermot O’Leary, who will be on hand to guide viewers and contestants alike through their X Factor journey, providing them with a word of advice or a much-needed hug as the contestants perform in front of the judging panel.

This series sees the return of the arena auditions at The SSE Arena, Wembley, where the hopefuls will have to perform not only for the judges but live in front of members of the public, making it the biggest audition of their lives. Should they impress and secure three or more ‘yeses’ they will go through to the judge’s deliberation, where the judges will review and decide who gets to perform in the Six Chair Challenge. This is all before the competition really heats up and culminates with the live shows later in the year.

Expect outstanding vocals and sensational performances, as the judges and contestants go all out in a bid to be crowned The X Factor Champion 2018.

Interview with Sean Bingham and Jeff Hall

We caught up with Sean Bingham and Jeff Hall, the duo behind the new horror release IT LIVES INSIDE, ahead of the DVD release of the film next week.


Why this film? Where did it all begin?

SB - Interesting story here. Jeff and I have been friends since high school in Columbus, GA. We grew up together.  We played in bands together but we lost touch with one another after he went into the Air Force and moved to Oklahoma. Years later, I moved from Georgia to Oklahoma myself and we re-connected. Come to find out we’d both come around to film-making as a creative outlet independent of one another but simultaneously. Neither of us had shot a film before but we were determined to do it somehow.

Jeff developed the original concept and wrote the script for It Lives Inside but we hadn’t planned on shooting that film first. We were working on several other film ideas when Jeff brought up the opportunity to film It Lives Inside in a small rental house. He had to talk me into it because I was really focused on another film idea at the time. It turned out to be a great learning experience for both of us.
And did you go through several drafts before ending on your final shooting script? Much change along the way?

JH - Yes, there are several draft.  However, the basic story has not changed.  This was one of those ideas that wrote itself.  As soon as I had the concept, I just rode the wave.  The only thing that changed in the drafts were lines and dramatic elements.   


Was it an easy movie to get up? Can you talk about the process involved in getting this film ready?

SB - There were a lot of challenges to shooting and completing It Lives Inside. Pre-production comprised photographing locations, diagraming scenes to understand blocking and camera positions, and scrambling to find props and building sets for the upcoming shots. Our crew primarily consisted of me and Jeff with the help of my daughter, Lexi when she was visiting from college. We all took turns doing make-up for the actors. We tried to maintain continuity from day to day, since we were shooting out of sequence but there are some shots where you can tell we went too heavy on the blood. The actors in our film were great to work with. They stepped in to help us when we were struggling. Most of them had already been in several films so they knew what they were doing.

Having no budget and being first-time film makers made it all the more challenging. Most of our equipment was DIY; the dolly, crane, car mount, and most of the lights we used. Not to mention that before It Lives Inside, I’d never shot anything beyond some test footage and some home videos. Big learning curve there!
With the exception of the VFX, I did all the post-production work. That was a monumental challenge for me, since I’d never done any post-production, outside of the aforementioned home movies. Another big learning curve there!


Tell us about the inspiration for the script? 

JH - I came across a small blurb about a Native American Cannibal spirit called “ATCHEN”.  I simply told a story as if it were to happen today.  As far as the visual, The phenomena of Shadow People played a huge role.  I wrote the first draft back in 2010 and I don’t believe the subject had been touched at that time.  So the spirit took the form of shadows and black smoke. 
They don’t make movies like these anymore do they?

SB - It definitely has a different feel than most modern films. There’s a lot of subtle foreshadowing that takes place. It might take a few times viewing it to catch them all. There’s an homage to The Shining in one of the paintings hanging on the bedroom wall. I won’t tell you which one but it also hangs on the bedroom wall in the Overlook Hotel. There are several other shout-outs to the genre that we baked in there for astute viewers. 

Did you sit down with the classics and rewatch them as part of your research into the script?

SB - We both watched quite a few movies when deciding how we wanted the film to feel. The Shining, The Thing, Return of the Living Dead were some of my influences among many others.
Where did you find your actors?

JH - Michelle De Long runs a superb acting school here in Oklahoma City.  All props to her and Jessica Pierson!


If one of them ends up a breakout star as a result of the movie, who do you predict it’ll be?

SB-That’s a tough one. One of the things I enjoyed most was working with our actors. When we had to re-shoot something it was mainly because of something we did to flub it, not the talent. I’m hoping that all the actors are able to continue doing what they enjoy.


And what do you hope the film does for your career?

JH - I only want the opportunity to keep telling stories.  We are blessed to have found distributorship with High Octane and hope to keep producing better and better films. 

SB - This film experience has already taught us a lot. After we shot It Lives Inside, we met Ryan Bellgardt, another very talented local film-maker. He put together a forum to help local film-makers, after several successful films of his own. Galen Christy, the founder of High Octane Pictures was there and they both gave us some great advice on getting started in the film industry. Our hope is that the film is successful so that we can continue to improve our craft.


What’s the best piece of independent filmmaking advice you can offer others reading this article?

JH - It is a marathon.  There will be many problems and issues that have to be solved.  Keep an open mind.  The story is the star, so do not let ego get in the way.  It could be the death of your project.

SB - First of all, if you want to make a film, go make a film. You may have to decide whether you want to make art or sell a product. If you’re good or lucky or both, you may not have to compromise. Study the films you like and the one’s you dislike. Find some like-minded people you can work with and form a team, a film crew. If you go it alone, your world is going to be very difficult.

The Intent 2: The Come Up | New Trailer and Poster

Following the underground 2016 hit, The Intent, THE INTENT 2: THE COME UP will release in cinemas on Friday 21st September 2018.

Starring Nicki Slimting Walker, Femi Oyeniran, Adam Deacon, Ashley Chin, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Dylan Duffus, Ghetts, Krept & Konan, Fekky, Popcaan and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

SYNOPSIS:
THE INTENT 2: THE COME UP centres on Jay (Ghetts) who has big dreams; but his ambitions are crippled by his allegiance to both his crew and Hackney crime boss Beverley (Sharon Duncan-Brewster). Jay sets about laying the foundations for his own organised crime ring with the help of Mustafa (Adam Deacon). Things are going well until Beverley discovers his disloyalty, and an ill-fated robbery in North London and a trip to Jamaica tears the crew apart. All the while, their actions are being monitored by an undercover Met Police officer Gunz (Dylan Duffus), who has been deployed to integrate himself into the crew.

In cinemas September 21.

Wanderlust - Is monogamy outdated? Can you love more than one person?

Is monogamy outdated? Can you love more than one person? After years of respectable marriage Joy and Alan are going to try doing what’s right for them.

Produced by Drama Republic (Doctor Foster, King Charles III, The Honourable Woman) and written by award-winning playwright Nick Payne (Constellations, The Sense of an Ending, If There Is I Haven’t Found It Yet), Wanderlust is an exciting new drama for BBC One. Starring Emmy and Golden Globe winning Toni Collette (Little Miss Sunshine, About A Boy, Hereditary) as Joy Richards, Wanderlust is a searingly insightful and funny exploration of the relationships of a multi-generational family.

Joined by Steven Mackintosh (A Song For Jenny, Stan Lee’s Lucky Man, The Halcyon), Zawe Ashton (Fresh Meat, Not Safe For Work, Case Histories) and Royce Pierreson (Line of Duty, Our Girl, Murdered By My Boyfriend), Wanderlust looks at how we build and maintain happy relationships and asks if lifelong monogamy is possible - or even desirable.

Joy Richards is a therapist trying to find a way to keep the spark with her husband, Alan, alive after a cycling accident causes her to reassess their relationship. As we meet her family, friends, neighbours and clients, remarkable yet relatable stories of love, lust and forbidden desire emerge. Directed by Luke Snellin and Lucy Tcherniak, produced by Kate Crowther and executive produced by Roanna Benn and Jude Liknaitzky, Wanderlust is a 6x60' series for BBC One. Lucy Richer is executive producer for the BBC.

A co-production with Netflix, the series will premiere in the UK on BBC One and globally outside of the UK on Netflix.

First-look images released of Richard Gere, Helen McCrory and Billy Howle in BBC Two’s MotherFatherSon

First-look images have been released for MotherFatherSon, Tom Rob Smith’s forthcoming original drama series for BBC Two, made by BBC Studios Drama London.

Richard Gere is pictured for the first time as Max, the charismatic self-made American businessman with media outlets in London and around the world. Helen McCrory (pictured below) is shown as Kathryn, a British heiress estranged from Max following the breakdown of their marriage some years before. Their 30 year-old son Caden (Billy Howle, seen alongside Gere), runs Max’s UK newspaper and is primed to follow in his father’s footsteps as one of the most powerful men in the world.

But when Caden’s self-destructive lifestyle spirals out of control, the devastating consequences threaten the future of the family, its empire, and a country on the brink of change.

Filming on MotherFatherSon is currently underway in London. Further casting for the eight-part series includes Sarah Lancashire, Sinéad Cusack, Paul Ready, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Danny Sapani and Joseph Mawle.

Legacies (The CW) Inside Preview HD - The Originals spinoff

For the last decade, the iconic heroes and villains of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals have captivated audiences worldwide. They left an enduring legacy of love and family in their wake, which continues in LEGACIES, a thrilling new drama that tells the story of the next generation of supernatural beings at The Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted.

It’s here that Klaus Mikaelson’s daughter, 17-year-old Hope Mikaelson; Alaric Saltzman’s twins, Lizzie and Josie Saltzman; and other young adults — including political scion MG and the mysterious Landon Kirby — come of age in the most unconventional way possible, nurtured to be their best selves…in spite of their worst impulses. Will these young witches, vampires and werewolves become the heroes they want to be — or the villains they were born to be?

As they fight to protect their secret, their town of Mystic Falls and eventually the world, they will have to rely on ancient folklore and tales to learn how to battle their far-reaching enemies. LEGACIES stars Danielle Rose Russell, Jenny Boyd, Kaylee Bryant, Quincy Fouse and Aria Shaghasemi, with Matt Davis.

Competition: Win Hatchet 4: Victor Crowley on DVD

Hatchet 4: Victor Crowley is out on DVD on 3rd September 2018. And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies on DVD to give away.

Synopsis
In 2007, over forty people were brutally torn to pieces in Louisiana’s Honey Island Swamp.

Over the past decade, lone survivor Andrew’s (Parry Shen) claims that local
legend Victor Crowley (Kane Hodder, Friday the 13th series) was responsible for the horrific massacre have been met with great controversy. But when a twist of fate puts him back at the scene of the tragedy, Crowley is mistakenly resurrected, and Andrew must face the bloodthirsty ghost from his past.

Featuring Laura Ortiz (The Hills Have Eyes), Dave Sheridan (Scary Movie) and Brian Quinn (Impractical Jokers), writer/director Adam Green’s triumphant return to the helm of his beloved slasher series proudly assures an all-new, horrifying journey into the haunted, blood-drenched bayou.

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Competition: Win Redoubtable on DVD

Redoubtable is out on DVD on September 3rd.
And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies to give away.

Synopsis

Academy Award winning director Michel Hazanavicius (The Artist) returns with this wildly funny and deeply moving tribute to classic cinema. In 1960's Paris, Jean-Luc Godard (Louis Garrel, The Dreamers) is the leading filmmaker of his generation. He's shooting La Chinoise with the woman he loves, Anne Wiazemsky (Stacy Martin, Nymphomaniac Vols I and II), 20 years his junior.

They are happy, attractive, in love. They marry. But the film's reception unleashes a profound self-examination in Jean-Luc. The events of May '68 will amplify this process and the crisis that shakes the filmmaker. Deep-rooted conflicts and misunderstandings will change him irrevocably and the revolutionary, destructive, brilliant filmmaker will pursue his choices and beliefs to breaking point.

Starring Louis Garrel, Stacy Martin and Berenice Bejo

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Competition: Win Keeping Faith on DVD

Keeping Faith is out on DVD on 3rd September 2018. And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies on DVD to give away.

Synopsis
The hidden gem that’s been making waves in Wales, Keeping Faith, is set to arrive on BBC One and gets its UK premiere on DVD thanks to Acorn Media International.

Eve Myles star of Broadchurch and Torchwood, plays the eponymous lead, in this thrilling drama that was filmed simultaneously in English and Welsh. Originally airing on BBC Wales in its native tongue, as Un Bore Mercher, the series has become the most popular show on the channel in more than 20 years, and now makes its national debut on BBC One and arrives on DVD on 3 September 2018.

Set against the stunning backdrop of rural Wales, we meet Faith Howells (Myles), a lawyer on maternity leave after the birth of her third child. When her husband and business partner, Evan (Bradley Freegard – Under Milk Wood), mysteriously disappears, her life is turned upside down.

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Competition: Win 100 Greatest Science Fiction Themes on Audio CD

100 Greatest Science Fiction Themes is out on CD on 31st August 2018. And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 2 copies on CD to give away.

Synopsis
Performed by The City of Prague Philharmonic and London Music Works, this comprehensive 6 CD collection features music from the latest Sci-Fi blockbusters; from Ready Player One, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Blade Runner 2049, all the way back to 1950s classics The Day The Earth Stood Still and Forbidden Planet.

This release brings together the best selection of Science Fiction music spanning almost a century, through a thorough overview of musical styles, themes and techniques. It spotlights music from Hollywood heavyweights and classically trained legends (John Williams, John Barry, Ennio Morricone, Bernard Hermann), electronic experimenters (Bebe & Louis Barron, Vangelis) and Jazz influenced composers (Bill Conti, Henry Mancini) to the new generation, who combine orchestral sounds with electronics (David Arnold, Johann Johannsson, Ramin Djawadi, Steve Jablonsky, Hanz Zimmer, Clint Mansell).

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Death's Gambit Review

Death's Gambit reviewed by Mike Epstein on PC. Also available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

The promise of immortality lies at the heart of Siradon. As Death's right hand, challenge the undying guardians of the realm and endure the eternal struggle to purge their souls. But what reward awaits a faithful servant of Death?

Death's Gambit is a hardcore 2D action platformer with rich RPG elements. Master the precise combat, utilizing a wide variety of weapons and abilities to confront the horrors that lurk deep within Siradon. Explore a mysterious and unforgiving world to uncover the true price of immortality. Embrace the challenge of being an agent of Death.

World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth Review

World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth reviewed by Joseph Bradford on PC.

Join the Battle for Azeroth and set sail to exotic, new lands amidst a world divided. The futures of the Horde and Alliance will be remade in the fires of war.

Enter a World Divided - Experience the relentless conflict at the heart of the Warcraft saga. Quest to level 120, play through six new zones filled with new World Quests, new World Bosses, new raids and more
Recruit Allied Races - Explore Azeroth as one of six new playable Allied Races, including four you've encountered in your campaign against the Legion. Embark on a quest to earn their favor and unlock each race, adding their strength to your faction.

Plunder Uncharted Islands- Set sail for the previously unmapped isles of Azeroth. Battle in groups of three as you race against cunning rival intruders-or enemy players-to collect the island's resources

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FIFA 19: The Journey Champions Story Trailer - Gamescom 2018

Watch the trailer for The Journey story mode featuring the return of Alex Hunter and two playable characters.

Powered by Frostbite*, EA SPORTS FIFA 19 delivers a champion-caliber experience on and off the pitch. Introducing the prestigious UEFA Champions League, offering gameplay innovation that allows you to control the pitch in every moment and providing new and unrivaled ways to play. Experience the dramatic finale to the story of Alex Hunter in The Journey: Champions*, a new mode in the ever-popular FIFA Ultimate Team, additional leagues in Career Mode, and more. Champions Rise in FIFA 19.

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Tips and Tricks - 5 Tips for We Happy Few

We Happy Few is a survival horror and open world adventure mixed into one, with a generous dash of Linear Narrative. This game focuses on one concept: joy. But in this world, Joy is more than just an emotion - it’s a substance that’s required in order to be considered a functioning member of society. However, not everyone wants to live life through drug-induced, rose-colored-glasses – and these people are either casted out or forced to conform. So here are 5 tips to help you conserve your memories and see the world for what it truly is.

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BlacKkKlansman - Movie Review

From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It’s the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name for himself, Stallworth bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. The young detective soon recruits a more seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver), into the undercover investigation of a lifetime. Together, they team up to take down the extremist hate group as the organization aims to sanitize its violent rhetoric to appeal to the mainstream. Produced by the team behind the Academy-Award® winning Get Out.

Initial release: August 9, 2018

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Chris Stuckmann reviews BlacKkKlansman, starring John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier, Topher Grace. Directed by Spike Lee.

Ozark Season 2 Trailer (HD) Jason Bateman Netflix crime drama

Ozark Season 2 releases August 31st on Netflix. After his business partner cheats a dangerous client, financial adviser Marty must devise a radical plan to save the lives of himself and his family.

About:
Created by Bill Dubuque ("The Accountant," "The Judge"), this drama series stars Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde, a financial planner who relocates his family from Chicago to a summer resort community in the Ozarks. With wife Wendy and their two kids in tow, Marty is on the move after a money-laundering scheme goes wrong, forcing him to pay off a substantial debt to a Mexican drug lord in order to keep his family safe. While the Byrde's fate hangs in the balance, the dire circumstances force the fractured family to reconnect.

ITV serves up a Full English - Starring John Barnes, David Seaman, Robbie Fowler, Mark Wright and More

Eleven big names and one big game, this could be the biggest comeback ever.

"They’re Slimming for England”

A team of England legends, whose waistlines have expanded since they hung up their boots, will take on the challenge of getting back in shape and back on the pitch for a brand new ITV series.

This England team, led by manager Harry Redknapp, is a who’s who of former 80's and 90's international legends including; John Barnes, David Seaman, Robbie Fowler, Mark Wright, Matthew Le Tissier, Chris Waddle, Rob Lee, Ray Parlour, Lee Sharpe,Mark Chamberlain, Paul Merson, and Razor Ruddock.  Our all-star eleven are getting together for one last job, but this time their goals are more about their waistlines than the touchlines.

Viewers will watch as the lads, who played in an era when a few pints and kebabs were all part of the working week, will be yanked out of their very comfortable zone and plunged into a new regime akin to that of present day professional footballers.

The extreme change to their fitness and diet routines will shed light on how important it is for everyone to maintain a healthy balanced diet and fitness routine as you approach middle age. The players will be constantly monitored to see how well they’re keeping on track ahead of the big match.

Will the pride of old English lions be able to fit back into their 90's England kits and beat a team of 90s international rivals?

ITV have commissioned Talkback to produce this exciting new two-part special. Can this group of old pro’s stick to the rigid training regime or revert back to their familiar unhealthy lifestyles – will they find it as easy as pie and bring home the bacon or is there only a slim chance they’ll have the stomach for the challenge?

Kate Teckman, ITV’s commissioning editor of Factual Entertainment says: "Classic ITV, entertaining, with scale and purpose, and moreover we are finally going to answer the age old question "Who ate all the pies?"

Leon Wilson, Managing Director of Talkback: “We’re thrilled to be working with ITV on this unique and epic new series. Bringing together some of England’s greatest footballers of all time, we’re looking forward to seeing if they can ditch their unhealthy habits, to get match fit, back in their kits and on the pitch, doing what they do best.”

ITV announces The Man, by Mike Bartlett. Ken Nwosu to star in the lead role

ITV and Tall Story Pictures today announced the commission of a new three-part Mike Bartlett (Doctor Foster, The Town) drama, The Man, to be directed by Julia Ford (Safe) with Ken Nwosu (Christopher Robin, Killing Eve, An Octoroon at the National Theatre) in the lead role of Thomas Benson.

Following the success earlier this year of Tall Story Pictures’ and Bartlett’s collaboration Trauma starring Adrian Lester and John Simm, the team have reunited to explore the corrosive effects of bullying in this brand new three-part contemporary workplace drama for ITV.

The three-part psychological drama is focused on the competitive world of middle management. Set in a business park in Reading, The Man centres on the personal and professional life of Thomas Benson; a hard-working father and husband. Reliant on bonuses and winning pitches, Benson often finds himself leading the team when trying to win new business.  When he freezes during a pitch the fall out is monumental.

Determined to win back the client Thomas goes to increasingly desperate lengths to remain successful. But as he does, he begins to feel undermined, under attack and out of control. Has he lost his confidence and just feeling paranoid or is his own team, and maybe the wider world, now out to get him?

Executive Producer, Catherine Oldfield, said, "After the success of Trauma, I'm delighted to be reunited with Mike to work on The Man for ITV. Mike's created a fantastically taut, contemporary thriller about bullying. Given the current climate, it feels exactly the right time to explore something that affects so many people, all with Mike’s brilliant ability to mix dark humour with intense paranoia to dramatic effect. I can't wait to see the hugely talented Ken bring Thomas to life"

Mike Bartlett added, “Having written about bullying in the workplace previously for the stage, it feels fantastic to tell a new story that explores the potential cruelty of commercial competition, and the effect that has on our psychology, and humanity."

ITV’s Head of Drama, Polly Hill said, “The Man is another gripping story by Mike, that explores the complex subject of workplace bullying. It brilliantly moves between being very funny to very painful, and will have viewers hooked. I am also delighted that the very talented Ken Nwosu is playing Thomas and that Julia Ford is directing. Together with Tall Story, this is a fantastic team that promises to make an unmissable drama.”

The Man is a Tall Story Pictures production for ITV and will be produced by Colin Wratten (The Witness for the Prosecution, Killing Eve). Catherine Oldfield (Trauma, Tutankhamun) will executive produce the new series alongside Mike Bartlett. The Man has been commissioned for ITV by Head of Drama, Polly Hill. ITV Studios Global Entertainment is handling international distribution. Tall Story Pictures is part of ITV Studios.

The series begins filming in September 2018.

Jameela Jamil to present new Radio 4 programme on sex and consent

This autumn BBC Radio 4 will broadcast three new programmes examining sexuality and consent in the modern age.

Two-part programme The New Age Of Consent will be hosted by actress and broadcaster Jameela Jamil and will look at recent explosive conversations around sexual assault whilst trying to determine what consent in sex and relationships should look like in a modern, digital world. Jameela explores the current understanding of consent, particularly amongst a new social media and sexually literate generation who behave differently, and expect different standards of behaviour.

In part one, Crossing The Lines, Jameela investigates different attitudes towards sex and relationships, hearing stories from women and men who talk about how their boundaries were crossed by partners, and looking at the different responses such cases have provoked.

In part two, Re-writing The Rules, Jameela looks at what might need to change to improve our shared understanding about consent starting with education and speaking to sex educator Jimanekia Eborn. She also looks at matters such as revenge pornography and the law, talking to playwright Nina Millns, psychologist Dr Nina Burrowes, and sex and relationship experts Meg-John Barker and Justin Hancock.

Jameela says: “I think this is a time in which, thanks to the Me Too movement, the conversation has finally opened up about sex and consent. This documentary strives to educate without scolding or belittling. It’s full of empowering and extremely interesting information and accounts from our excellent participants. This documentary means a lot to me and I’m so glad we are finally talking about something so important, properly.”

Forty years ago, a study conducted by academics investigated gender differences in receptivity to sexual offers, and found that men were much more likely than women to agree to sex with a stranger. In Would You Go To Bed With Me?, The Times’ Science Editor Tom Whipple reflects on that infamous experiment forty years on, asking whether it’s true that, when it comes to sex drive, not everyone is created equal. Tom investigates the social repercussions of biological inequality if men really do have a higher sex drive than women, drawing on contributions from Henrik Hogh-Oleson, who repeated the study in 2010; feminist and socio-biologist Sarah Hrdy; Qazi Rahman, an academic from the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London; and philosopher, psychologist and writer Cordelia Fine.

And novelist Eimear McBride presents The Art Of Consent, which looks at how sexual consent is viewed in today’s society, particularly since the #MeToo movement, through the historic depiction of consent and refusal in great works of art and the relationship between that portrayal and modern western culture.

The New Age of Consent
Monday 3 and 10 September, 8-8.30pm
Produced by Anishka Sharma
A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4

Would You Go to Bed With Me?
Friday 21 September, 11-11.30am
Produced by Sue Nelson
A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4

The Art of Consent
Tuesday 30 October, 11.30am-midday
Produced by Faith Lawrence for BBC Radio 4

BBC Three's Fleabag series two cast announced as filming commences

Filming for series two of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag, the multi award-winning hit series produced by Two Brothers Pictures, has begun.
Returning to the principal cast are Olivia Colman (Godmother), Sian Clifford (Claire), Bill Paterson (Dad), Brett Gelman (Martin), Jenny Rainsford (Boo) and Hugh Skinner (Harry). Andrew Scott joins the cast for series two.

Fleabag creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge says: "I can’t believe they let me do this AGAIN. I’m so happy to be back with the incredible Fleabag team and I’m as surprised as anyone about where this series has taken us… thank God for Andrew Scott."

Shane Allen, Controller Comedy Commissioning at the BBC, says: “The series two scripts are knockout - sparkling with Phoebe’s unique voice that combines a whip smart complexity of character with pin sharp funny lines scattered everywhere. The themes of this series are very distinct from the first series which delivers on the challenge Phoebe set herself. It’s a superb team and cast from top to bottom and with Fleabag you can never escape a reference to the bottom.”

Two Brothers Pictures say: “We are beyond thrilled to be back in Fleabag’s company. Phoebe has created a show that’s so well loved, we can't wait for fans to see what she has in store this time around.”

Fleabag launched as BBC Three’s most popular and acclaimed show of 2016 and has since gone on to sweep the boards at awards ceremonies in 2016 and 2017 winning a BAFTA, two Royal Television Society awards, two Broadcast Awards and a British Press Guild Award, among a string of other accolades. Fleabag Season 1 was a Critics’ Choice TV Awards nominee for Best Comedy Series and Best Actress in a Comedy Series.

Since series one aired, Phoebe Waller-Bridge has played the role of L3-37 in Solo: A Star Wars Story, and has adapted and executive produced two-time Emmy Award nominated series Killing Eve from the novellas ‘Codename Villanelle’, which launched to widespread acclaim in the US earlier this year and will be available in the UK on BBC One and BBC Three soon.

Fleabag is written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and directed by Harry Bradbeer. The producer is Sarah Hammond, and executive producers are Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Harry Bradbeer, Lydia Hampson and Jack and Harry Williams for Two Brothers Pictures. The Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Kate Daughton. The series was ordered for BBC Three by Controller Damian Kavanagh and Controller of Comedy Commissioning Shane Allen.

Fleabag is a Two Brothers Pictures production in association with DryWrite for the BBC and Amazon Studios. all3media is Two Brothers Pictures’ international partner, handling global sales for Fleabag.

Series 2 of Fleabag will debut on BBC Three in 2019.