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Spooks: season eight, episode eight
23 December 2009 2:00 PM, PST
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The end of the series, and Nightingale is finally revealed. But will it have destroyed Ros? And can Spooks continue without her?
Spoiler alert: This weekly blog is for those who have been watching Spooks series eight. Don't read ahead if you haven't seen episode eight yet.
Read Vicky Frost's episode seven blog
Before the titles: Everything that's happened in the whole series basically – just in case you hadn't invested a whole seven hours watching. And Pakistan have kidnapped an Indian submarine, forcing a stand-off between the two powers and bringing them to the brink of nuclear war.
This week's mission: To supervise security at the emergency talks between Pakistan, India, the Us and the UK to try to avert war by making Pakistan give back the sub. The new home secretary, Andrew Lawrence – Mr Sex on Money from Pulling, as discussed last week – offers to use his personal relationship
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- Vicky Frost
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Spooks: season eight, episode six
10 December 2009 2:47 AM, PST
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The country is saved from bankruptcy – but Ros seems to be feeling rather murderous
Spoiler alert: This weekly blog is for those who have been watching Spooks series eight. Don't read ahead if you haven't seen episode six yet.
Vicky Frost's episode five blog
Before the titles Sarah is bad. Informant Ryan Baisley has been stealing info on tax evasion from inside DeWits bank for the Government – and also the CIA – but now wants more cash for it. Gunmen break into the MI5 safe house where Baisley's being (not very well) protected, but he escapes. His partner and stepson do not. Pre-titles business as normal
This week's mission: Find Baisley (brilliantly played by Ewen Bremner). And enough money to pay the interest on the UK's national debt – due tomorrow while the country's in the middle of an economic eclipse – so the rest of the world doesn't realise that Britain is temporarily bankrupt.
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- Vicky Frost
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Collider Holiday Giveaway - We Finally Have a New Server! Win Free DVD’s, Blu-rays and Books!
6 December 2009 7:12 PM, PST
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With the holiday’s fast approaching and everyone struggling to find enough money to buy presents, we’ve come up with a novel way to save money: get free stuff from us! Thanks to a bunch of PR films, I’ve got a huge box filled with DVDs, Blu-rays and books and I’m going to give everything away to our readers. So if you’d like to know what you could win and how to enter, just hit the jump for all the info:
And one bit of news before you click on the jump…if you’re a regular reader of Collider, you’ve probably noticed we’ve had a lot of problems keeping the site online over the past few months. Due to heavy traffic and an old server, the site was crashing almost everyday. But after many weeks of work behind the scenes, we have a
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- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
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Spooks: Season eight, episode four | Television & radio
26 November 2009 10:53 AM, PST
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A plot too far and too much action at the expense of a better insight into Lucas's past
Vicky Frost's episode three blog
Spoiler alert: This weekly blog is for those who have been watching Spooks series eight. This week it contains a major spoiler – don't read ahead if you haven't seen episode four yet.
Before the titles: Ros's memories of shooting Jo wake her; Lucas stirs next to Christine-Dale-alike Sarah Caulfield after troubled dreams of prison. It's a relatively tame start to proceedings, given the crazy pre-title mini-adventures of recent weeks.
This week's mission: Stop the detonation of a terrorist bomb in the UK. There is one man who knows where and when - Oleg Darshavin – but he was also Lucas's Fsb interrogator, and tortured him for four years while he was in a Russian jail. Now Darshavin's turned up in Britain, asking for a passport and $1m in
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- Vicky Frost
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Severance Writer Returns for Girl Number 9
18 November 2009
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James Moran's feature debut as a screenwriter, Severance , was an impressive calling card and we eagerly waited to see what he'd do next. He slipped into the British television scene penning episodes of Spooks , Primeval and Torchwood . He's now in the director's chair for Girl Number 9 , a serial killer web series which kicked off on October 30.
You'll find a trailer and the first episode below. If you like what you're watching, tune in to this spot for five more installments. Moran co-directed with Dan Turner; a DVD release is forthcoming.
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Girl Number 9: Trailer from Vincent Boylan 500 on Vimeo .
Girl Number 9: Episode 1 from Vincent
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Joe Wright to Direct New Action-Adventure Thriller 'Hanna'
17 November 2009 12:12 AM, PST
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Director Joe Wright is switching genres once again. Heat Vision announces that Joe Wright is in talks to direct Focus Features' new action-adventure thriller titled Hanna. Wright last directed The Soloist as well as Atonement and Pride & Prejudice before that. Hanna is described as similar in tone to La Femme Nikita as well as the ever-popular Bourne movies. Newcomer Seth Lochhead wrote the script that was also revised by David Farr (of BBC's "Mi-5" series). This will be Wright's very next project, not the originally slated adaptation of Indian Summer, which was put on hold due to rising budget concerns. Read on for the plot.
The story in Hanna centers on a 14-year-old Eastern European girl who has been raised by her father to be a cold-blooded killing machine. She connects with a French family, forms a friendship with their daughter and goes through the pangs of adolescence. When
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BBC One's 'Spooks' draws 4.5m
12 November 2009 2:57 AM, PST
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BBC One's second episode of Spooks dropped an average of 1.5m last night, following its 6m-strong series eight opener, early figures show. The spy series' 9pm outing, starring Richard Armitage, logged 4.5m (19%) compared to last week's 6.01m (24.8%). ITV1's third instalment of car crash drama Collision, meanwhile, maintained 5.97m (25.2%) across the same hour. The first two drew 7.5m (30.4%) and 6.32m (26.5%) respectively. Andrew Marr's The Making of Modern Britain averaged 2.49m (10.5%) on BBC Two, while over on Channel 4 observational documentary The Family logged 1.82m (7.7%). Earlier in the evening, Waterloo Road won the 8pm hour, (more)
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Paul McGann added to BBC 'Luther' cast
6 November 2009 6:27 AM, PST
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Paul McGann has joined the cast of BBC One thriller Luther. The series, which was created by Spooks writer Neil Cross, will be fronted by former The Wire star Idris Elba. Other actors announced as part of the cast include Ruth Wilson, Steven Mackintosh, Indira Varma, Warren Brown and Saskia Reeves. McGann will play Mark North, a rival to Luther (Elba) who is competing for the affections of (more)
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'Spooks' makes strong return to BBC One
5 November 2009 2:12 AM, PST
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Spooks made a strong return to BBC One last night, according to early viewing figures. The 9pm screening of the series eight opener, which stars Peter Frith, Hermione Norris and Richard Armitage, pulled in a decent 6.01m (24.8%). Previously, series five opened to 5.89m (24.9%) on September 17, 2006, 6.25m (27.7%) watched the first episode of series six on October 16, 2007, and the series seven opener drew 5.5m (23.4%) on October 27 last year. Earlier on BBC One, Waterloo Road logged 5.41m (22.6%). Natural World and Badlands Raging Bulls took 2.37m (10%) and 2.27m (9.3%) at 8pm and 8.50pm, then 2.38m (9.8%) watched Andrew Marr's The Making (more)
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Norris confirms 'Spooks' newcomers
4 November 2009 9:33 AM, PST
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Spooks star Hermione Norris has confirmed that the new series will feature several newcomers. Speaking on This Morning, Norris also revealed that the story is to continue where series seven left off. "They set a very high bench mark for last year so I hope we don't disappoint," she said. "It's starts exactly where it left last year with Harry going into the boot of the car and has he gone to the Russians, we don't know. "We are sent a video of his execution and wonder, 'Is it real, is it not?' So the whole of the first episode is our pursuit and the race against time to see if Harry (more)
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Norris confirms 'Spooks' newcomers
4 November 2009 9:33 AM, PST
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Spooks star Hermione Norris has confirmed that the new series will feature several newcomers. Speaking on This Morning, Norris also revealed that the story is to continue where series seven left off. "They set a very high bench mark for last year so I hope we don't disappoint," she said. "It's starts exactly where it left last year with Harry going into the boot of the car and has he gone to the Russians, we don't know. "We are sent a video of his execution and wonder, 'Is it real, is it not?' So the whole of the first episode is our pursuit and the race against time to see if Harry (more)
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Urvashi Sharma - The Bounty Hunter
13 October 2009 3:25 PM, PDT
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Urvashi Sharma has been hunting down the best scripts and claiming them for her own. She has now confirmed that she has signed up for the British movie, The Bounty Hunter. "Yes, I can now confirm that I have signed the film. We were in talks earlier and hence I wasn't at liberty to talk. However, now since everything is packed and sealed, I can happily announce my involvement with the project." The film will also star British actors Raza Jaffrey of Spooks and Shivani Ghai, who was in Bride & Prejudice, but is best known for her work in the Italian soap opera Un Medico in Famiglia.
Urvashi is currently working on Chai Garam with Govinda and Celina Jaitley and Mukti with Shabana Azmi. Since escaping from restrictive contract obligations, she is enjoying her new found freedom to choose her own work. “This Hollywood film is one of my biggest films for sure,
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Robin Hood: Season 3 fires to DVD in January
30 September 2009 2:04 AM, PDT
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The third and final season of the hit BBC series Robin Hood fires to DVD on January 12, 2010, with a suggested retail price of $59.98. The five-disc set comes loaded with special features that take fans behind the scenes of the series and an in-depth look at its characters. Synopsis: Robin Hood: Season 3 sees the hero return for a final season full of thrilling adventures as Robin (Jonas Armstrong, Teachers) and his gang continue to outwit Sheriff (Keith Allen, Viva Blackpool), and his forces. Marian is dead and Robin has split up the gang and launched a solo mission to avenge her and kill Gisborne (Richard Armitage, Mi-5). Under the pressure of Prince John,
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Channel Surfing: Idris Elba Tackles Brit Mystery, ABC Encodes "FlashForward," Vincent Kartheiser Dances Around "Mad Men," and More
4 September 2009 10:29 AM, PDT
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Welcome to your Friday morning television briefing.
The Wire's Idris Elba (last seen on the small screen in a multiple-episode story arc on NBC's The Office) has landed the lead in new BBC One crime thriller Luther, where he will play John Luther, a "near-genius murder detective whose brilliant mind can’t always save him from the dangerous violence of his passions." Series, which has been commissioned for six episodes, is written by Neil Cross (Spooks) and each episode will invert the familiar tropes of crime drama on its head: the murderer will be revealed at the beginning of each episode and the focus will be the dynamic between Luther and his perpetrator, who aren't quite so different from one another. "Luther is a challenging and exciting character because he’s so complex," said Elba. "While he’s capable of great kindness and loyalty, sometimes he steps over the
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Sneak Peek at Season Three of BBC America's "Robin Hood"
28 August 2009 7:34 AM, PDT
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Looking to return to Sherwood Forest?
You're in luck as BBC America brings you the third and final season of Robin Hood, slated to begin Saturday, September 12th at 9 pm Et/Pt.
According to BBC America's press release, Season Three finds Robin a vengeful man following the death of his true love, Maid Marian: "Season three kicks off when Robin and his gang of outlaws return from the Holy Land. But now that he’s back, Robin wastes no time - Marian's murderer, Guy of Gisborne (Armitage), is a marked man. Robin immediately breaks with his followers, and races to Locksley Manor to avenge her death. Once there, he confronts Gisborne but does Gisborne care if he lives or dies? After all, Marian was the only woman he loved and his only hope."
A two-minute clip from the third season opener, along with more information about the new season,
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‘Robin Hood’ Returns for Third Season on BBC America
5 August 2009 2:30 PM, PDT
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Just in case you’re not aware, BBC America has other shows besides Doctor Who and Torchwood. Although those two are great, another drama is making some waves across the pond as well and that drama is Robin Hood. Its a fun program with lots of action, solid performances, interesting characters and humor which make it a great way to spend your time — especially if you’re looking for a break from a contemporary setting, sci-fi, time travel or monsters.
Apparently, I’m not the only Robin Hood fan out there because its been given a third season on the network. Here’s all the info from the official press release.
BBC Amerca’s hit revival of Robin Hood returns for a bigger, bolder third season of action-adventure. Toby Stephens (Die Another Day, Jane Eyre) and David Harewood (The Vice, The Palace) join the cast of Jonas Armstrong (Teachers, The Ghost Squad), Richard Armitage (Mi-5,
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Alex Pettyfers Tormented DVD Art / Specs
22 July 2009 8:00 PM, PDT
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Below from the PR firm handling Tormented comes the dvd specs and art for the film. Tormented features Alex Pettyfer (Stormbreaker), April Pearson (Skins), Larissa Wilson (Skins), Calvin Dean (The Duchess) and Bill Nighy’s daughter Mary Nighy (Spooks). The film also features Geoff Bell (The Business, RocknRolla) as the school’s dreaded games teacher.Teenage years are supposedly the best of your life...but that’s not the case for Darren Mullet! The overweight, asthmatic teenager was ignored by his parents, ridiculed by his teachers and became a constant target for bu
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Sdcc '09: Friday Horror
19 July 2009 2:01 AM, PDT
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The 2009 Edition of Comic-Con gets underway this week at the San Diego Convention Center, promising the biggest pop-culture event of the year.
Fangoria will be there reporting on the action live from the show floor, with constant updates on all the genre panels, announcements, and more - bringing all the latest Sdcc '09 Horror News direct to you right here on Fangoria.com
For those of you planning to attend the 100% Sold-out show, here's a look at what to expect for genre programming on Friday, July 24th, 2009.
10:00-12:30 Warner Bros.— Join WB for a look at their much anticipated slate of upcoming genre films, including Where The Wild Things Are, The Book of Eli, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Box, Jonah Hex, and Sherlock Holmes. Hall H
10:30-11:30 Coraline — Visionary director and screenwriter Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas) and Newbery Medal-winning author Neil Gaiman
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San Diego Comic Con 2009 - Frightening Friday Schedule
10 July 2009 12:27 PM, PDT
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Take a look at Friday's schedule for this year's San Diego Comic-Con; it's a solid genre lineup so far, with more on the way!
Friday – July 24
10:00-12:30 - Warner Bros. — Join WB for a look at their much anticipated slate of upcoming genre films, including Where The Wild Things Are, The Book of Eli, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Box, Jonah Hex, and Sherlock Holmes. Hall H
10:30-11:30 - Coraline - Visionary director and screenwriter Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas) and Newbery Medal-winning author Neil Gaiman discuss the making of the Laika/Focus Features 2009 breakout animated hit film Coraline. In celebration of Universal Studio's Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD release of the critically acclaimed stop-motion film, Selick and Gaiman will be joined by lead animator and Laika CEO/president Travis Knight, producer Bill Mechanic (CEO of Pandemonium and producer of Dark Water and The New
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DVD Review: ‘Mi-5: Volume 1′
7 July 2009 8:30 AM, PDT
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I thought this week we could scoot across the pond and visit one of my favorite television series discoveries. A few years back, I was watching BBC America, and I stumbled on a show called Mi-5. If you’re in the UK or are a hard-core Anglophile, you probably know the show as Spooks. But here in the Us, a title like that could bring the Aclu kicking and screaming to the gates of Warner Bros., so they ended up going a different way here in the States.
Mi-5 is about the clandestine British security service of the same name. It stars the delicious Matthew MacFadyen (Pride and Prejudice) as Tom Quinn, the stoic and complicated officer who leads a band of talented young spies in their daily struggles against terrorism, organized crime, anarchists, and their sister organization, Mi-6. The subtly sexy Keeley Hawes is Zoe Reynolds, the female officer
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- Heather Toshiko
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