Michael Jayston, an actor known for his appearances in classic British TV shows Only Fools and Horses and Doctor Who, has died aged 88 after “a short illness”.
‘Doctor Who’ & ‘Only Fools and Horses’ actor dies aged 88.
Rocky star Carl Weathers dies aged 76
American actor, director and former professional football player Carl Weathers has died aged 76.
He is known for his roles as boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films (1976–1985), Colonel Al Dillon in Predator (1987), and Combat Carl in the Toy Story franchise. He also portrayed Det. Beaudreaux in the television series Street Justice (1991–1993) and a fictionalized version of himself in the comedy series Arrested Development (2004, 2013), and voiced Omnitraxus Prime in Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2017–2019).
He has a recurring role as Greef Karga in the Star Wars series The Mandalorian (2019–present), for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
Millie Gibson reportedly axed from Doctor Who role – replaced by Varada Seethu
Doctor Who companion Millie Gibson is being dropped from the BBC sci-fi show and will be replaced for Ncuti Gatwa’s second series by actress Varada Seethu according to reported made by The Mirror.
The decision by showrunner Russell T Davies to write out the former Coronation Street star, who plays orphan Ruby Sunday, was made last year after filming on her first run ended. The shock twist will come as a surprise to fans who only watched her on-screen debut in the festive episode last month.
Lionsgate announces SAW 10-Film Collection – 20th Anniversary Edition boxset
Relive all the memories (and the screams)!!!!!
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the franchise Lionsgate has announced the upcoming release of new Saw 10-Film Collection Blu-ray box set.
Pre-orders are available here on Amazon now with a release date set for March 5th.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. the World’ Season 2 cast announced
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. the World has announced its season 2 set to spill the tea and slay the British Werk Room later this year — all of whom are vying for the first-ever cash prize in UK franchise her-story.
Representing seven regions from around the globe, the 11 queens returning to battle for the second UK vs. the World crown include fan-favorite contestants from international franchises — with RuPaul’s Drag Race queens Mayhem Miller (season 10, All Stars 5) and Scarlet Envy (season 11, All Stars 6) competing on behalf of the United States.
Other contenders are Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha (Drag Race España, season 1); Choriza May (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, season 3); Gothy Kendoll (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, season 1); Hannah Conda (RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, season 2); Jonbers Blonde (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, season 4); Keta Minaj (Drag Race Holland, season 2); La Grande Dame (Drag Race France, season 1); Marina Summers (Drag Race Philippines, season 1), and Tia Kofi (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, season 2).
Continue readingUniversal removes The Exorcist: Deceiver from release schedule
Director David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist: Believer was originally planned to be the first film in a planned trilogy from Blumhouse and Universal, part of a multi million dollar deal to bring the franchise back to life on the big screen with the sequel The Exorcist: Deceiver scheduled for release on April 18, 2025.
However THR reports this afternoon that David Gordon Green will no longer be directing The Exorcist: Deceiver, and that Universal and Blumhouse are actively seeking a new director.
Doctor Who Season 15 ‘The Collection’ BluRay announced
Tom Baker‘s fourth season as the Fourth Doctor is the next release to come to Blu-ray when The Collection – Season 15 releases later this year.
Doctor Who fans can continue to build their own home archive on Blu-ray with a SEVEN DISC box set of the 15th Season from 1977, starring Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor. Containing six classic stories, this limited-edition set is packed with hours of new and exclusive material.
British actress Glynis Johns, has dies aged 100
British actress, dancer, musician and singer Glynis Margaret Payne John dies aged 100.
In a career spanning eight decades on stage and screen, Johns appeared in more than 60 films and 30 plays. She received various accolades throughout her career, including a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Laurence Olivier Award.
She was widely considered to have been one of the last surviving major stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood and classical years of British cinema.
‘Doctor Who’ actor Richard Franklin passes away aged 87
Doctor Who actor Richard Franklin has passed away aged 87. The news was shared on the actors social media accounts today. See the statement below.
Christopher Landon quits as director of Scream 7
Director Christopher Landon has quit Scream 7.
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