Author: Martyn

Sean Pertwee reveals he was asked to be in Doctor Who

Since Doctor Who returned to our screens in 2005, we’ve seen the appearance of both of Patrick Troughton’s sons. Fans have often expressed their desire to have Sean Pertwee appear-in either a cameo or as the third Doctor.

In a recent interview with the radio times, Pertwee revealed that he was actually approached to appear in series 9. But due to his commitments with Gotham, he was unable to do so.


Here’s what he had to say:

“I’ve been asked before – I was asked actually last season. I couldn’t do it because of Gotham. I’d love to be in some capacity be involved, as an ode to my father and to Roger Delgado, who was my dad’s best friend, who was the Master.

It’d be an honour to be involved in something like that. You know, it’s a big thing! Doctor Who’s a massive thing in America now, and also they’re looking to the older Doctors, which I think is really kinda cool. They’re looking back as well, not just forward.”

Sexism in Hollywood and Feminist Thumbs

As we all know, sexism in the film industry continues to deny talented female filmmakers the opportunity to make the films they want to.

British indie director Rachel Tunnard has made a short video of two thumbs discussing sexism in Hollywood. The thumb to the right is a young female filmmaker with dreams of directing the kinds of films that studios and producers too often prevent women from making. The thumb to the right is playing devil’s advocate and slowly eroding that dream – simply and hilariously speaking it as it is.

Matt Lucas to join Peter Capaldi and Pearl Mackie for Doctor Who series 10

The BBC announced today that Matt Lucas will be reprising his role as Nardole, in series 10 of Doctor Who. Lucas will appear in the opening episode, which is penned by Steven Moffat.

Commenting on his return to Doctor Who, Matt Lucas, said:

“I’m chuffed to bits that Nardole is returning to the TARDIS for some more adventures. I loved acting with Peter and I’m excited to work with Pearl.”

Filming begins next week and will see the official arrival of Pearl Mackie, as Bill.

Steven Moffat, lead writer and Executive Producer, added:

“Delighted and slightly amazed to be welcoming Matt Lucas back on to the TARDIS – and this time it’s not just for Christmas, he’s sticking around. One of the greatest comedy talents on planet Earth is being unleashed on all of time and space.”

Stephanie Hyam will play a guest cast role in the new series and is recognised for her performance as Lily Clarke in Jekyll & Hyde. She’s also appeared in Peaky Blinders, Murdered By My Boyfriend, and Sherlock.

The opening episode of series 10 is written by Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat, executive produced by Brian Minchin, produced by Peter Bennett and directed by Lawrence Gough. The second episode in the new series has been crafted by award-winning screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce.

Doctor Who will return in December 2016 with a Christmas Special, followed by the new series in 2017.

Episode 159:Gladiator Live at The Royal Albert Hall

In which Martyn and Gerrod attend and review Gladiator Live, at The Royal Albert Hall.

Gladiator is a 2000 epic historical drama filmdirected by Ridley Scott and written by David Franzoni, John Logan, and William Nicholson.

The film was jointly produced and released by DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Pictures.

It stars Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Ralf Möller, Oliver Reed (in his final role), Djimon Hounsou, Derek Jacobi, John Shrapnel, and Richard Harris.

Crowe portrays Hispano-Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius, who is betrayed when Commodus, the ambitious son of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, murders his father and seizes the throne. Reduced to slavery, Maximus rises through the ranks of the gladiatorial arena to avenge the murders of his family and his emperor.

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Aidan Turner now bookies favourite for James Bond

Over the past few weeks, we’ve heard a few names thrown around in regards to James Bond.  Ladbrokes have now added a “odds-on” favourite for the role.

Irish actor Aidan Turner (Poldark, Being Human), is now the top contender. A spokesperson for Ladbrokes said:

“Money talks, and it’s the Poldark man that punters want as their next Bond. Turner’s been shaking and stirring the betting for the last week and it’s not a huge surprise to see he’s been backed into odds-on.”

I interviewed Aidan at the recent MCM Expo, interestingly, the press were banned from asking him about James Bond…

 

Episode 158: MCM round table interview with Poppy Drayton

In which Martyn, Gerrod and 20 other journalists to interview Poppy Drayton from MTV’s The Shannara Chronicles.

Poppy Drayton is a British actress. She is known for playing Elizabeth Thatcher in the feature-length Hallmark Channeltelevision pilot of When Calls the Heart, and for playing Amberle Elessedil in the MTV fantasy drama series The Shannara Chronicles.

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Spider-Man 4 concept art

Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 4 has fallen into the same category, with the likes of Tim Burton’s Superman Lives. Fans have discussed “what if…” on various forums and podcasts.

Sony started plans for a fourth movie featuring Toby MaGuire as the infamous web-Crawler, shortly after the release of Spider-Man 3, but creative differences led to a falling out between the director and studio. In the years since, we”ve had conformation that the Vulture would have been the villain. Recently, artist Jeffrey Henderson has revealed some of his own artwork that shows Mysterio would have also appeared.

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Episode 157: MCM round table interview with Tom Mison

In which Martyn and Gerrod, along with 1o other journalists interview Tom Mison from Sleepy Hollow.

Thomas Mison is an English film, television, and theatre actor, voice artist, and writer. He has had leading and supporting roles in a variety of British theatre, television, and radio productions, as well as independent and mainstream studio films and film shorts.

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Episode 156:Willa Holland and Katrina Law MCM round table

In which Martyn, along with 50 other journalists interview Willa Holland and Katrina Law, from Arrow.

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Episode 155:Being Human MCM roundtable

In which Martyn, along with 15 other journalists interview the cast of Being Human. Russell Tovey talks about waking up to find an Italian woman in his house, Aidan talks about Poldark and what we can expect from series 2. Lenora Critchlow talks about the joys of living alone and her favourite memory of Being Human.

Being Human was a supernatural comedy-drama television series. It was created and written by Toby Whithouse.

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