Sky One announced today that it has greenlit development on two scripts of the iconic British science fiction series BLAKE’S 7. Elaine Pyke, Commissioning Editor, Drama, Sky One, Two and Three is working alongside Andrew Mark Sewell at B7 Productions, a subsidiary of B7 Media, on an exciting reinvention of the iconic brand. Sky One has ordered 2 x 60’ scripts for a potential event series.
Pyke commented: “At a time when science fiction shows often discard good story-telling for overblown visual effects - and following the lead of Doctor Who and Battlestar Galactica - the time is ripe for a revival of a show that represents the best traditions of the genre, not to mention one of the best-loved and most successful dramas of all time.” Read More »
Heroes star, Milo Ventimiglia, has revealed that he was glad when various Hollywood award ceremonies were called off during this years writers strike.
Milo told MSN: “I got to be honest - I don’t favour being on a carpet. I’m a shy guy, so to get out and be a part of the award circuits is work. But I do enjoy myself, I have a nice time, particularly standing with my cast-mates.”
But Milo was honoured to be able to collect the shows BAFTA award at the London Palladium this week.
He said: “I feel very honoured Heroes won. And in the company of great shows, not only in my category, but other categories. Read More »
This Saturday Martha Jones summons the Doctor back to modern-day Earth, but an old enemy lies in wait. With the mysterious ATMOS devices spreading across the world, Donna discovers that even her own family is not safe from the alien threat - but is it too late to save them?
A new series of the epic American drama Heroes, chronicling the lives of ordinary people who discover they possess extraordinary powers, begins on BBC Two this Thursday night!
In tonight’s first episode, the extraordinary individuals are striving to be ordinary four months after the explosive events in New York at the end of series one.
While the various characters are forced to find a new direction, the company seeks to control the new stage in evolution. Deadly new threats loom as fresh characters with abilities emerge worldwide and the previous generation of Heroes is being murdered.
The fates of Peter, Nathan and Matt are revealed, following the horrible showdown with Sylar and Peter’s uncontrolled nuclear detonation miles above New York City. As everyone attempts to move on, a new, sinister force begins stalking and murdering Heroes. With the family hiding in Southern California, HRG and Claire attempt to live as inconspicuously as possible – which proves to be easier said than done. Read More »
Next weeks Doctor Who show sees the return of another of the doctor’s former assistants, Martha Jones!
Martha summons the Doctor back to modern-day Earth, but an old enemy lies in wait. With the mysterious ATMOS devices spreading across the world, Donna discovers that even her own family is not safe from the alien threat — but is it too late to save them?
Doctor Who star Billie Piper is planning her first child with her new husband Laurence Fox.
A source told the News of the World: “Billie’s ready to become a mum now and it’s no secret that she’s been getting increasingly broody lately.”
In preparation for the pregnancy, Bille P has already given up cigarettes, alcohol and fast food. Thats more than Kerry Katona did when she was pregnant! Read More »
So Heroes series two starts on BBC Two on Thursday 24th April at 9:00pm. But if you have forgotten what happened in series one, then watch this great clip which breaks down the whole series into a 210 second video. Great!
