An epic fantasy show Game of Thrones that was keeping its fans close to the screen throughout its whole television run owes a significant portion of its fame not only to the competing plot based (partially) on George R. R. Martin’s book series, but also to the status of one of the most unhinged series ever made.
Though shockingly explicit scenes may have indeed drawn much more attention back then, the show’s no less epic sequel House of the Dragon is pretty much unlikely to go down the same road — and Game of Thrones’ disgusting moment is what we have to thank in this case.
Coming mostly from Martin’s books, the Game of Thrones’ plot nonetheless rarely shied away from its creators’ own ideas. Over the course of the years that the show was on air, all its main characters had their own ups and downs, but...
Though shockingly explicit scenes may have indeed drawn much more attention back then, the show’s no less epic sequel House of the Dragon is pretty much unlikely to go down the same road — and Game of Thrones’ disgusting moment is what we have to thank in this case.
Coming mostly from Martin’s books, the Game of Thrones’ plot nonetheless rarely shied away from its creators’ own ideas. Over the course of the years that the show was on air, all its main characters had their own ups and downs, but...
- 5/11/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Exclusive: Marco Kreuzpaintner has signed with CAA for representation.
Kreuzpaintner began his career in feature films, including the coming-of-age drama Summer Storm, Krabat, The Collini Case, and the Roland Emmerich-produced Trade – Welcome to America, starring Academy Award winner Kevin Kline.
He created and directed the first German original for Amazon Prime Video, Beat, a crime series set in the underground club world of Berlin.
He has directed and executive produced such TV shows as the BAFTA Award-winning series The Lazarus Project for Sky, Soulmates for AMC, and the Netflix/DC Comics limited series Bodies, based on the graphic novel of the same name.
Alongside Roland Emmerich, Kreuzpaintner directed five of the 10 episodes of the upcoming Peacock spectacle Those About to Die, starring Anthony Hopkins and Iwan Rheon.
He continues to be represented in the UK by Alec Drysdale and Olivia Gray at Independent Talent Group, and in Germany by Marie-Luise Schmidt at Die Agenten.
Kreuzpaintner began his career in feature films, including the coming-of-age drama Summer Storm, Krabat, The Collini Case, and the Roland Emmerich-produced Trade – Welcome to America, starring Academy Award winner Kevin Kline.
He created and directed the first German original for Amazon Prime Video, Beat, a crime series set in the underground club world of Berlin.
He has directed and executive produced such TV shows as the BAFTA Award-winning series The Lazarus Project for Sky, Soulmates for AMC, and the Netflix/DC Comics limited series Bodies, based on the graphic novel of the same name.
Alongside Roland Emmerich, Kreuzpaintner directed five of the 10 episodes of the upcoming Peacock spectacle Those About to Die, starring Anthony Hopkins and Iwan Rheon.
He continues to be represented in the UK by Alec Drysdale and Olivia Gray at Independent Talent Group, and in Germany by Marie-Luise Schmidt at Die Agenten.
- 5/7/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Anthony Hopkins once again proves that retirement is not on his to-do list. The 86-year-old legendary actor has recently starred in Matthew Brown’s drama Freud's Last Session showing Hopkins in the role of the founder of psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud.
Now, after a very short break, the actor will be back again bringing to the screens a bloody action drama about Rome’s infamous gladiator fights.
The upcoming sword-and-sandal show Those About to Die will get its release on Peacock with all 10 episodes coming to the streaming service on July 18. The fresh teaser trailer shows Hopkins as Roman emperor Vespasian amid the on-going rising popularity of the gladiator fights which results in a harsh competition for the dirty business built on the bloody sport.
Except for Anthony Hopkins, the cast also includes Game of Thrones star Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones,...
Now, after a very short break, the actor will be back again bringing to the screens a bloody action drama about Rome’s infamous gladiator fights.
The upcoming sword-and-sandal show Those About to Die will get its release on Peacock with all 10 episodes coming to the streaming service on July 18. The fresh teaser trailer shows Hopkins as Roman emperor Vespasian amid the on-going rising popularity of the gladiator fights which results in a harsh competition for the dirty business built on the bloody sport.
Except for Anthony Hopkins, the cast also includes Game of Thrones star Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones,...
- 5/4/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Ramsay Bolton, the psychopathic ‘Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North’ has been deeply despised by audiences since his first appearance on Game of Thrones. Well, the actor behind the role, Iwan Rheon, certainly deserves all the credit for evoking the strongest feeling of hatred in viewers’ hearts for his character.
Iwan Rheon as Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones
Crowned as one of the most hated men on TV, for wreaking havoc in the North since sacking Winterfell, Iwan Rheon apparently had a strong inspiration behind his character. According to Ndtv, the actor revealed being influenced by an unlikely source for his sadistic character. It’s apparently Heath Ledger’s iconic Joker, who stands behind Ramsay Bolton.
Iwan Rheon Modeled Ramsay Bolton on Heath Ledger’s Joker
Portraying the role of the menacing psychopath Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones, who not only seized Winterfell but also abused Sansa Stark,...
Iwan Rheon as Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones
Crowned as one of the most hated men on TV, for wreaking havoc in the North since sacking Winterfell, Iwan Rheon apparently had a strong inspiration behind his character. According to Ndtv, the actor revealed being influenced by an unlikely source for his sadistic character. It’s apparently Heath Ledger’s iconic Joker, who stands behind Ramsay Bolton.
Iwan Rheon Modeled Ramsay Bolton on Heath Ledger’s Joker
Portraying the role of the menacing psychopath Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones, who not only seized Winterfell but also abused Sansa Stark,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
The Game of Thrones series has garnered international acclaim all thanks to its intriguing storyline and complex characters that bent our minds to the core. Throughout the eight seasons, the characters have undergone significant transformations which make it difficult for anyone to categorize as simply good or evil.
A still from Game of Thrones
The show’s ability to captivate audiences has also helped its cast members in gaining global fame, including Iwan Rheon, who portrayed Ramsay Bolton. However, it didn’t do all good to him as his senile role created problems in his acting career.
Iwan Rheon Revealed Starring in Game of Thrones Created Hindrance in His Career
Iwan Rheon is best known for his portrayal of the sinister character, Ramsay Bolton in the Game of Thrones series. He is surely one of the most hated characters in the franchise, which is also the reason why his role...
A still from Game of Thrones
The show’s ability to captivate audiences has also helped its cast members in gaining global fame, including Iwan Rheon, who portrayed Ramsay Bolton. However, it didn’t do all good to him as his senile role created problems in his acting career.
Iwan Rheon Revealed Starring in Game of Thrones Created Hindrance in His Career
Iwan Rheon is best known for his portrayal of the sinister character, Ramsay Bolton in the Game of Thrones series. He is surely one of the most hated characters in the franchise, which is also the reason why his role...
- 5/1/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Few shows have managed to achieve what Game of Thrones has. Over the years that it was on air, the show built itself a loyal fanbase who felt every emotion the characters felt. Game of Thrones established itself as a cultural phenomenon and gained followers throughout the globe. Not even the countless heartbreaking deaths in the show could turn its audience away.
Game of Thrones (2011-2019)One of the many things that Game of Thrones is known for, whether it’s the TV or the books, is its gruesome and hard-to-watch scenes. One scene that was a bit too much for the audience in particular was the one involving Ramsay Bolton and Sansa Stark on their wedding night in season five. We just unlocked horrible memories, didn’t we? Well, while the scene should have been difficult to film for Sophie Turner, the actress revealed that she actually enjoyed it.
Game of Thrones (2011-2019)One of the many things that Game of Thrones is known for, whether it’s the TV or the books, is its gruesome and hard-to-watch scenes. One scene that was a bit too much for the audience in particular was the one involving Ramsay Bolton and Sansa Stark on their wedding night in season five. We just unlocked horrible memories, didn’t we? Well, while the scene should have been difficult to film for Sophie Turner, the actress revealed that she actually enjoyed it.
- 4/30/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Whenever novels are created into live-action series or movies, a large part of the fandom is left disappointed as the live-actions are not always very close to the original source material. A similar thing happened to the iconic drama series Game of Thrones which was largely based on George R.R. Martin’s novel series of A Song of Ice and Fire.
Game of Thrones
However, one scene from the series was far too disturbing and unnecessary that even the actors of the series were terrified to film it.
Iwan Rheon describes filming that one ‘horrible‘ scene from season 5 of Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones will certainly go down as one of the greatest fantasy drama series of all time. The series was hugely praised for its incredible cinematography, amazing plot, and great acting until the last season of the series. As a typical live-action series based on novels, Game of Thrones...
Game of Thrones
However, one scene from the series was far too disturbing and unnecessary that even the actors of the series were terrified to film it.
Iwan Rheon describes filming that one ‘horrible‘ scene from season 5 of Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones will certainly go down as one of the greatest fantasy drama series of all time. The series was hugely praised for its incredible cinematography, amazing plot, and great acting until the last season of the series. As a typical live-action series based on novels, Game of Thrones...
- 4/29/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
Game of Thrones s*x scenes were always considered problematic, especially since several actors had opened up about the demeaning nature of them. However, the show crossed all lines with one particularly disgusting scene in Season 5 Episode 6. Sophie Turner’s Sansa Stark is subjected to brutal r*pe by her new husband, the sadistic Ramsay Bolton, in this episode. The scene was not only unwatchable but also problematic on multiple levels, prompting a fan outcry.
One Game of Thrones scene involving Sophie Turner’s Sansa Stark received widespread criticism from fans
The infamous ‘Black Wedding’ episode was not a part of George R.R. Martin’s original books. Sansa Stark had already been through enough trauma in the series and another torture/r*pe scene did not add anything to her character arc.
Game Of Thrones‘ Unnecessarily Disgusting Scene Received Widespread Criticism
Sophie Turner and Iwan Rheon in the problematic scene...
One Game of Thrones scene involving Sophie Turner’s Sansa Stark received widespread criticism from fans
The infamous ‘Black Wedding’ episode was not a part of George R.R. Martin’s original books. Sansa Stark had already been through enough trauma in the series and another torture/r*pe scene did not add anything to her character arc.
Game Of Thrones‘ Unnecessarily Disgusting Scene Received Widespread Criticism
Sophie Turner and Iwan Rheon in the problematic scene...
- 4/29/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Acting is often a pretty fun job, but sometimes it can get downright traumatizing. There are loads of stories about horror movie actors who were changed forever after their performances, like Shelley Duvall being tormented by Stanley Kubrick on the set of "The Shining." But that kind of on-set awfulness unfortunately exists in all kinds of entertainment, like the brutal HBO fantasy drama "Game of Thrones."
The series ran for eight seasons and featured some truly despicable characters doing awful things to one another, including torture. There's actually quite a bit of torture in "Game of Thrones," ranging from a man being disemboweled by a terrified rat in a bucket at Harrenhal to Ramsay Bolton's (Iwan Rheon) extended abuse of Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen), who becomes the feeble-minded and broken Reek on account of it. Torture is big business in Westeros and Essos, and even the Queen of the Seven...
The series ran for eight seasons and featured some truly despicable characters doing awful things to one another, including torture. There's actually quite a bit of torture in "Game of Thrones," ranging from a man being disemboweled by a terrified rat in a bucket at Harrenhal to Ramsay Bolton's (Iwan Rheon) extended abuse of Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen), who becomes the feeble-minded and broken Reek on account of it. Torture is big business in Westeros and Essos, and even the Queen of the Seven...
- 4/20/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Ranker is a popular place on the Internet where people can rank whatever they want, however, they want, and whenever they want. This is always a fan-focused ranking system and it is never officially tied to the people behind the projects in question. Recently, a large survey was organized on Ranker.
Of course, since this is indeed an important list, have decided to report on it, so we are going to bring you the results by listing the top 10 characters on this list, from 10th to first place.
10. Pennywise
Played by: Tim Curry
The source of many children’s nightmares, the original Pennywise was absolutely amazing and Tim Curry’s performance is still so memorable. Undoubtedly one of the best TV villains of all time, we’d put him even higher on the list.
9. Palpatine
Played by: Ian Abercrombie (voice)
Palpatine is a movie villain primarily, but his animated appearances...
Of course, since this is indeed an important list, have decided to report on it, so we are going to bring you the results by listing the top 10 characters on this list, from 10th to first place.
10. Pennywise
Played by: Tim Curry
The source of many children’s nightmares, the original Pennywise was absolutely amazing and Tim Curry’s performance is still so memorable. Undoubtedly one of the best TV villains of all time, we’d put him even higher on the list.
9. Palpatine
Played by: Ian Abercrombie (voice)
Palpatine is a movie villain primarily, but his animated appearances...
- 4/18/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The fourth and final season of “Evil” will premiere Thursday, May 23, on Paramount+, the streamer announced Monday. Production recently began in New York City on the previously announced four bonus episodes. Season 4 will include 14 episodes premiering weekly.
The series is a psychological thriller that investigates the origins of evil and the church’s unexplained mysteries including demonic possession. The official description of the upcoming season reads: “Kristen, David and Ben continue to assess cases that involve wayward technology, possessed pigs, demonic oppression and infestation, a dance muse conjured by alleged witches and an evil relic.”
The series stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson, Kurt Fuller, Andrea Martin, Christine Lahti, Brooklyn Shuck, Skylar Gray, Maddy Crocco and Dalya Knapp.
“Evil” is produced by CBS Studios in association with King Size Productions. Robert King, Michelle King, Liz Glotzer, Rockne S. O’Bannon and Sam Hoffman serve as executive producers.
Watch the official trailer below.
The series is a psychological thriller that investigates the origins of evil and the church’s unexplained mysteries including demonic possession. The official description of the upcoming season reads: “Kristen, David and Ben continue to assess cases that involve wayward technology, possessed pigs, demonic oppression and infestation, a dance muse conjured by alleged witches and an evil relic.”
The series stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson, Kurt Fuller, Andrea Martin, Christine Lahti, Brooklyn Shuck, Skylar Gray, Maddy Crocco and Dalya Knapp.
“Evil” is produced by CBS Studios in association with King Size Productions. Robert King, Michelle King, Liz Glotzer, Rockne S. O’Bannon and Sam Hoffman serve as executive producers.
Watch the official trailer below.
- 4/11/2024
- by Lexi Carson, Selena Kuznikov and Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Those About to Die finally has a premiere date. The new drama series about a gladiator competition will arrive on Peacock in July. All ten episodes will be released at once.
Starring Anthony Hopkins, Sara Martins, Dimitri Leonidas, Iwan Rheon, Liraz Charhi, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Eneko Sagardoy, Pepe Barroso, Gonçalo Almeida, Kyshan Wilson, and Alicia Edogamhe, the series is based on the nonfiction book by Daniel Mannix and shows the complicated times of Ancient Rome.
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Starring Anthony Hopkins, Sara Martins, Dimitri Leonidas, Iwan Rheon, Liraz Charhi, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Eneko Sagardoy, Pepe Barroso, Gonçalo Almeida, Kyshan Wilson, and Alicia Edogamhe, the series is based on the nonfiction book by Daniel Mannix and shows the complicated times of Ancient Rome.
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- 4/9/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
"The telling of history is but a history of war." How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Peacock has unveiled a first look teaser trailer for an epic new streaming series landing this year titled Those About To Die, a riff on the classic Roman phrase "Hail, Emperor, those who are about to die salute you" or "Ave Imperator, morituri te salutant." The series chronicles the world of gladiators in Ancient Rome. It may not be connected to Ridley Scott's Gladiator movie, or its upcoming sequel Gladiator 2 due out later this year, but it's definitely something they want you to feel is connected. Some of the episodes are directed by Roland Emmerich and it was shot at the Cinecittà studio in Rome. Anthony Hopkins stars as the Roman Emperor Vespasian, with a massive cast: Dimitri Leonidas as Scorpus, Jojo Macari, Gabriella Pession, Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins-Court,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Those who know who Roland Emmerich is will probably know that the director is known for his epic films, a lot of which are also major disaster films. Some of these major titles include Universal Soldier (1992), Stargate (1994), Independence Day (1996) and its sequel Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), Godzilla (1998), The Patriot (2000), The Day After Tomorrow (2004), 10,000 BC (2008), 2012 (2009), White House Down (2013), Midway (2019), and Moonfall (2022). But, Emmerich is now shifting to television, as his new project is about to be released on Peacock this summer. Ahead of the premiere, a teaser trailer has been released.
The project in question is the epic sword-and-sandal series Those About to Die, which is set in Ancient Rome. The series will be based on the book of the same name by writer and journalist Daniel P. Mannix; interesting enough, the same book served as the basis for Ridley Scott’s epic classic, Gladiator.
The series will star acting legend...
The project in question is the epic sword-and-sandal series Those About to Die, which is set in Ancient Rome. The series will be based on the book of the same name by writer and journalist Daniel P. Mannix; interesting enough, the same book served as the basis for Ridley Scott’s epic classic, Gladiator.
The series will star acting legend...
- 4/8/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock revealed the teaser for Those About to Die during WWE WrestleMania Xl and announced a July 18 premiere date. Roland Emmerich directs the series and serves as executive producer.
Those About to Die stars two-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins alongside a cast that includes Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, and Moe Hashim.
Those About to Die is an epic drama set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport.
The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.
All ten episodes of Those About to Die launch July 18, just in time for viewers to also watch the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Those About to Die stars two-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins alongside a cast that includes Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, and Moe Hashim.
Those About to Die is an epic drama set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport.
The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.
All ten episodes of Those About to Die launch July 18, just in time for viewers to also watch the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- 4/8/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Photo by: Peacock Betrayal whispers. Steel clashes. Rome bleeds. From visionary director Roland Emmerich comes Those About to Die, a historical drama ignited by ambition and stained with blood. Witness a powerhouse cast – Anthony Hopkins, Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, and more – navigate the treacherous shadows of a fallen empire. In the arena, glory and death dance hand in hand. Emperors scheme. Gladiators fight. Shadows devour. Those About to Die unveils the brutal spectacle and seductive darkness of Rome at its zenith.
Dive into a thrilling spectacle when all episodes of Those About to Die launch on July 18th on Peacock.
The post Rome Bleeds In: Those About to Die’ – New Epic Historical Drama Coming This July appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
Dive into a thrilling spectacle when all episodes of Those About to Die launch on July 18th on Peacock.
The post Rome Bleeds In: Those About to Die’ – New Epic Historical Drama Coming This July appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
- 4/8/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
2024 is shaping up to be an embarrassment of riches for Roman history buffs, with projects as varied as Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator 2” and Francis Ford Coppola’s Rome-inspired sci-fi epic “Megalopolis” expected to hit theaters later this year. The era will also be well-represented on television thanks to Roland Emmerich’s upcoming Peacock series “Those About to Die.”
The 10-episode series, which stars Anthony Hopkins as Roman Emperor Vespasian, is set in the world of gladiatorial combat. Adapted from Daniel P. Mannix’s nonfiction book of the same name, the show was developed by Robert Rodat and directed by Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner. In addition to Hopkins, the ensemble cast includes Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, and Moe Hashim.
“I have always been fascinated by the history of the Roman Empire,” Emmerich said in a statement announcing the series. “So much still seems relevant for our...
The 10-episode series, which stars Anthony Hopkins as Roman Emperor Vespasian, is set in the world of gladiatorial combat. Adapted from Daniel P. Mannix’s nonfiction book of the same name, the show was developed by Robert Rodat and directed by Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner. In addition to Hopkins, the ensemble cast includes Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, and Moe Hashim.
“I have always been fascinated by the history of the Roman Empire,” Emmerich said in a statement announcing the series. “So much still seems relevant for our...
- 4/7/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Peacock has set the premiere date and released the first trailer for gladiator epic Those About To Die, starring Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins. All ten episodes of the series will drop Thursday, July 18 on the streamer.
Written by Robert Rodat, based on Daniel P. Mannix’s nonfiction classic of the same name, the series stars Hopkins as Emperor Vaspasian during the height of the Roman Empire. The epic drama is set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport. The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.
The ensemble cast also includes Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones,...
Written by Robert Rodat, based on Daniel P. Mannix’s nonfiction classic of the same name, the series stars Hopkins as Emperor Vaspasian during the height of the Roman Empire. The epic drama is set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport. The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.
The ensemble cast also includes Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
During Sunday’s WrestleMania Xl, Peacock gave us a sneak peek at some gladiators from a different era.
The streamer released a new teaser for Those About to Die, the ancient Roman epic starring Anthony Hopkins, and announced a release date as well: The historical drama will premiere Thursday, July 18, with all 10 episodes hitting the streamer at once. (The teaser aired during Sunday’s WrestleMania Xl broadcast as well.)
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The streamer released a new teaser for Those About to Die, the ancient Roman epic starring Anthony Hopkins, and announced a release date as well: The historical drama will premiere Thursday, July 18, with all 10 episodes hitting the streamer at once. (The teaser aired during Sunday’s WrestleMania Xl broadcast as well.)
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- 4/7/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
No fandom has seen death quite like the fandom of Game of Thrones. Neither the widely popular television series nor the source material ever shied away from killing people left and right. While some deaths were too gut-wrenching to watch and made viewers shed some serious tears, others were quite satisfying to watch, to say the least.
A still from Game of Thrones
It’s always good to see the bad guys finally pay the price of their actions with their lives. Bonus points if the death ends up being as gruesome as possible and Game of Thrones is no stranger to this. From Viserys Targaryen to Tywin Lannister, the series rewarded fans with some of the most satisfying deaths to have graced the television industry but which death did the Game of Thrones creators find to be the best amongst them all?
The Best Game of Thrones Death According...
A still from Game of Thrones
It’s always good to see the bad guys finally pay the price of their actions with their lives. Bonus points if the death ends up being as gruesome as possible and Game of Thrones is no stranger to this. From Viserys Targaryen to Tywin Lannister, the series rewarded fans with some of the most satisfying deaths to have graced the television industry but which death did the Game of Thrones creators find to be the best amongst them all?
The Best Game of Thrones Death According...
- 3/30/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
All Game of Thrones deaths were not created equal.
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, co-showrunners for the HBO saga based on the George R.R. Martin novels, appeared on the latest episode of Happy Sad Confused podcast and revealed which character deaths were their favorite to orchestrate during the series’ eight-season run.
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“With Thrones,...
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, co-showrunners for the HBO saga based on the George R.R. Martin novels, appeared on the latest episode of Happy Sad Confused podcast and revealed which character deaths were their favorite to orchestrate during the series’ eight-season run.
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“With Thrones,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss did a show full of death. But one in particular resonated.
Appearing on a new episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the showrunners were asked to name their favorite character death.
“With Thrones, there was so much killing of good guys,” Weiss said, “and we finally got to really kill both Joffrey in season 4 and Ramsay Bolton in season 6. It was fun to go back to the old-fashioned joys of just killing off a really bad guy.”
Bolton, played by Iwan Rheon, was one of the most evil characters in the series. Thus, his death by being devoured by hounds “felt like it was balancing the scales a little,” Weiss said.
Benioff agreed about Bolton’s death. “You don’t really see the death. You see some of it in the background, but you don’t really see the death,” he said. “What you...
Appearing on a new episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the showrunners were asked to name their favorite character death.
“With Thrones, there was so much killing of good guys,” Weiss said, “and we finally got to really kill both Joffrey in season 4 and Ramsay Bolton in season 6. It was fun to go back to the old-fashioned joys of just killing off a really bad guy.”
Bolton, played by Iwan Rheon, was one of the most evil characters in the series. Thus, his death by being devoured by hounds “felt like it was balancing the scales a little,” Weiss said.
Benioff agreed about Bolton’s death. “You don’t really see the death. You see some of it in the background, but you don’t really see the death,” he said. “What you...
- 3/30/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
[The following story includes spoilers for Game of Thrones seasons four and six.]
Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are opening up about their favorite deaths on the hit HBO series.
During an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast while promoting their new Netflix series, 3 Body Problem, the writers were asked if they had a favorite character death they had written over the course of their careers.
“With Thrones, there was so much killing of good guys,” Weiss said, “and we finally got to really kill both Joffrey in season four and Ramsay Bolton in season six. It was fun to go back to the old-fashioned joys of just killing off a really bad guy. … It felt like it was balancing the scales a little.”
Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) died after drinking poisoned wine, at the hands of Lady Olenna Tyrell and Lord Petyr Baelish. After Jon Snow (Kit Harington) beats him in a one-on-one fight,...
Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are opening up about their favorite deaths on the hit HBO series.
During an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast while promoting their new Netflix series, 3 Body Problem, the writers were asked if they had a favorite character death they had written over the course of their careers.
“With Thrones, there was so much killing of good guys,” Weiss said, “and we finally got to really kill both Joffrey in season four and Ramsay Bolton in season six. It was fun to go back to the old-fashioned joys of just killing off a really bad guy. … It felt like it was balancing the scales a little.”
Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) died after drinking poisoned wine, at the hands of Lady Olenna Tyrell and Lord Petyr Baelish. After Jon Snow (Kit Harington) beats him in a one-on-one fight,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Game of Thrones is undoubtedly one of the most successful television shows in history, which spawned a whole franchise that continues to remain popular among audiences worldwide. Its incredible success is all thanks to its intriguing plotline, stunning visuals, and cinematography.
But its cast performances were one of the major reasons why it garnered worldwide acclaim as we witnessed complex characters that kept us invested in its storyline.
The Night King from Game of Thrones
However, the show also introduced some of the most disturbing characters ever seen on TV. When we talk about the most sinister character, one would point fingers at The Night King. But there’s another despicable character whose acts would sicken your stomach and it’s none other than Ramsay Bolton.
Ramsay Bolton is the Most Vile Character in Game of Thrones
When it comes to pointing out the most sinister character in the Game of Thrones series,...
But its cast performances were one of the major reasons why it garnered worldwide acclaim as we witnessed complex characters that kept us invested in its storyline.
The Night King from Game of Thrones
However, the show also introduced some of the most disturbing characters ever seen on TV. When we talk about the most sinister character, one would point fingers at The Night King. But there’s another despicable character whose acts would sicken your stomach and it’s none other than Ramsay Bolton.
Ramsay Bolton is the Most Vile Character in Game of Thrones
When it comes to pointing out the most sinister character in the Game of Thrones series,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Men Up is a brilliant new dramatic feature that aired on the BBC over Christmas, but is still available to watch on iPlayer. It’s a stirring true story about the rise of viagra in Wales, and manages to find a brilliant tonality, whereby it’s light in parts, yet takes the matter incredibly serious, resulting in a film that studies male mental health in a unique, and important way.
To mark the release of this film, we had the pleasure in speaking to the four leading roles, and below you can find our chats with Iwan Rheon and Paul Rhys, and then with Steffan Rhodri and Phaldut Sharma. We discuss the film in great detail – and we speak about the Welsh, and how this project celebrates Welshness in a unique (and deserving!) way. Watch both interviews in their entirety, below.
Iwan Rheon & Paul Rhys
Steffan Rhodri & Phaldut Sharma
Synopsis
Swansea,...
To mark the release of this film, we had the pleasure in speaking to the four leading roles, and below you can find our chats with Iwan Rheon and Paul Rhys, and then with Steffan Rhodri and Phaldut Sharma. We discuss the film in great detail – and we speak about the Welsh, and how this project celebrates Welshness in a unique (and deserving!) way. Watch both interviews in their entirety, below.
Iwan Rheon & Paul Rhys
Steffan Rhodri & Phaldut Sharma
Synopsis
Swansea,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
In any given year, British TV can be relied on to provide plenty in the way of crime drama, and 2023 was no different. Between these returning series and newcomers A Town Called Malice, Blue Lights, Marlow, Payback, Rebus, Steeltown Murders, The Gold, The Sixth Commandment, Wolf and more, crime continued to flourish on the small screen.
Happily though, that was far from all that UK TV offered this year. There was fantasy too, in the form of Netflix’s South London super-powers drama Supacell, ghost detective series Lockwood & Co., Greek and Roman mythology series Kaos, and sci-fi in Prime Video’s The Rig.
Add to all those the romances, dramas inspired by real-life, and several other book adaptations, period and otherwise plus music-based dramas Champion and This Town, and it was a pretty full slate.
January Stonehouse
Succession‘s Matthew Macfadyen and Crossfire‘s Keeley Hawes star in this three-part ITV drama,...
Happily though, that was far from all that UK TV offered this year. There was fantasy too, in the form of Netflix’s South London super-powers drama Supacell, ghost detective series Lockwood & Co., Greek and Roman mythology series Kaos, and sci-fi in Prime Video’s The Rig.
Add to all those the romances, dramas inspired by real-life, and several other book adaptations, period and otherwise plus music-based dramas Champion and This Town, and it was a pretty full slate.
January Stonehouse
Succession‘s Matthew Macfadyen and Crossfire‘s Keeley Hawes star in this three-part ITV drama,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Iwan Rheon, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Ramsay Bolton in the hit series Game of Thrones, is starring in a new BBC drama called Men Up, and he had to film a particularly “awkward” scene for it involving his member.
The project documents early trials for the drug Viagra, which helps men who struggle to maintain an erection. In the project, Iwan, 38, plays one of the men who participates in the trial.
In one scene, a doctor played by his friend Aneurin Barnard has to measure his penis. Iwan unpacked filming the scene during a recent interview.
Read more about Iwan Rheon’s memorable scene…
“You’ve got to be professional,” Iwan reflected during a conversation with Digital Spy.
He continued, admitting, “Well, it’s funny, because Aneurin and I have got a long history. We pretty much did our first job together in drama school in London,...
The project documents early trials for the drug Viagra, which helps men who struggle to maintain an erection. In the project, Iwan, 38, plays one of the men who participates in the trial.
In one scene, a doctor played by his friend Aneurin Barnard has to measure his penis. Iwan unpacked filming the scene during a recent interview.
Read more about Iwan Rheon’s memorable scene…
“You’ve got to be professional,” Iwan reflected during a conversation with Digital Spy.
He continued, admitting, “Well, it’s funny, because Aneurin and I have got a long history. We pretty much did our first job together in drama school in London,...
- 12/31/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Exclusive: Roland Emmerich is heading to next month’s Mipcom Cannes to present first-look footage from upcoming Gladiator epic Those About to Die.
AGC Studios and High End Productions will host an invite-only presentation on the first afternoon of the mid-October market, showcasing the footage along with a Q&a with the Godzilla auteur.
The $150M Anthony Hopkins-starring series will launch on Peacock in the U.S. later next year but AGC boss Stuart Ford recently told Deadline the producers eschewed a “worldwide streamer type deal” when putting together the financial package. Prime Video has bought the show in a wealth of European nations and the free TV rights outside the exclusive distribution window are still being negotiated with various licensees across Europe, according to Constantin Film in August. Principal photography is nearly complete at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios and the show, which falls outside of SAG-AFTRA strike restrictions,...
AGC Studios and High End Productions will host an invite-only presentation on the first afternoon of the mid-October market, showcasing the footage along with a Q&a with the Godzilla auteur.
The $150M Anthony Hopkins-starring series will launch on Peacock in the U.S. later next year but AGC boss Stuart Ford recently told Deadline the producers eschewed a “worldwide streamer type deal” when putting together the financial package. Prime Video has bought the show in a wealth of European nations and the free TV rights outside the exclusive distribution window are still being negotiated with various licensees across Europe, according to Constantin Film in August. Principal photography is nearly complete at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios and the show, which falls outside of SAG-AFTRA strike restrictions,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Warning: contains spoilers for the Wolf finale.
Twists exist to make things fun, not to make them efficient – just ask a helter-skelter. BBC crime thriller Wolf is very much a helter-skelter of a show. It spins you around and around until you feel sick and think up is down – very entertaining in the moment, but by the time you’ve handed the little coir mat back to the man with the bum-bag full of 50p pieces, you’re left standing outside WHSmith with questions.
Questions like: was this show set in a parallel world where everyone has to do a jury duty-style stint as the senior investigating officer in a murder investigation? Because these are not good coppers. Or good criminals, for that matter. With huge spoilers, let’s dig in to that ending.
The Big Ewan Twist
Just before the end credits, the forensic report came through on the...
Twists exist to make things fun, not to make them efficient – just ask a helter-skelter. BBC crime thriller Wolf is very much a helter-skelter of a show. It spins you around and around until you feel sick and think up is down – very entertaining in the moment, but by the time you’ve handed the little coir mat back to the man with the bum-bag full of 50p pieces, you’re left standing outside WHSmith with questions.
Questions like: was this show set in a parallel world where everyone has to do a jury duty-style stint as the senior investigating officer in a murder investigation? Because these are not good coppers. Or good criminals, for that matter. With huge spoilers, let’s dig in to that ending.
The Big Ewan Twist
Just before the end credits, the forensic report came through on the...
- 8/15/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Adapting the biography of a singular figure is hard enough, but how do you adapt the autobiography of a band? Bassist Nikki Sixx, guitarist Mick Mars, drummer Tommy Lee, and Vince Neil joined forces to make Mötley Crüe, one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and well-documented hedonist troublemakers.
In 2001, all four members of the band along with Neil Strauss released an autobiography called "The Dirt," describing the group as "the world's most notorious rock band." The book shot to the top 10 on the New York Times Best Seller list and stayed there for 10 weeks. On a personal note, I used the book as the subject of my own freshman year biography project book report in 2004, when I showed up to school dressed like Nikki Sixx and delivered my presentation in full character ... much to my teacher's chagrin.
In 2019, Netflix adapted "The Dirt" with "Jackass" creator and director Jeff Tremaine at the helm,...
In 2001, all four members of the band along with Neil Strauss released an autobiography called "The Dirt," describing the group as "the world's most notorious rock band." The book shot to the top 10 on the New York Times Best Seller list and stayed there for 10 weeks. On a personal note, I used the book as the subject of my own freshman year biography project book report in 2004, when I showed up to school dressed like Nikki Sixx and delivered my presentation in full character ... much to my teacher's chagrin.
In 2019, Netflix adapted "The Dirt" with "Jackass" creator and director Jeff Tremaine at the helm,...
- 8/13/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
The following article contains spoilers for "Game of Thrones."
"Game of Thrones" is one of those shows that is always on the list when you talk about "peak TV." It was the talk of every watercooler group and dominated social media discussions. Most of the actors are household names now, from Emilia Clarke, who just finished a run on "Secret Invasion," to Gwendoline Christie, who has been in the latest "Star Wars" trilogy and the recent hit "Wednesday." Kit Harington, of course, is also one of those household names. He played Jon Snow, Night's Watch member and the apparent bastard son of Sean Bean's Ned Stark (though that wasn't his true heritage). He could have been king, but turned down the crown. He fell in love with the Mother of Dragons, Daenerys (Clarke), found out she was his aunt, and ended up killing her because of her tyranny. His...
"Game of Thrones" is one of those shows that is always on the list when you talk about "peak TV." It was the talk of every watercooler group and dominated social media discussions. Most of the actors are household names now, from Emilia Clarke, who just finished a run on "Secret Invasion," to Gwendoline Christie, who has been in the latest "Star Wars" trilogy and the recent hit "Wednesday." Kit Harington, of course, is also one of those household names. He played Jon Snow, Night's Watch member and the apparent bastard son of Sean Bean's Ned Stark (though that wasn't his true heritage). He could have been king, but turned down the crown. He fell in love with the Mother of Dragons, Daenerys (Clarke), found out she was his aunt, and ended up killing her because of her tyranny. His...
- 8/13/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Wolf is a new horror series that launched this week on BBC iPlayer, terrifying viewers up and down the country. To mark its launch, we had the pleasure in speaking to one of our favourite characters in the show, Welsh actor Iwan Rheon, as he talks in depth about the series.
We also speak about his career in general, and focus in on the notion of fame and celebrity, and how he, as a young actor who has starred in major shows (one in particular comes to mind), with big ol’ fan bases, has navigated his way around this tricky process.
You can watch the full interview with Rheon here:
Synopsis
Obsessed with the neighbour he believes murdered his brother in the 90s, Di Jack Caffery finds himself trying to right the wrongs of others. Meanwhile, a wealthy family in Monmouthshire are the victims of a psychopath’s cruel games.
We also speak about his career in general, and focus in on the notion of fame and celebrity, and how he, as a young actor who has starred in major shows (one in particular comes to mind), with big ol’ fan bases, has navigated his way around this tricky process.
You can watch the full interview with Rheon here:
Synopsis
Obsessed with the neighbour he believes murdered his brother in the 90s, Di Jack Caffery finds himself trying to right the wrongs of others. Meanwhile, a wealthy family in Monmouthshire are the victims of a psychopath’s cruel games.
- 8/3/2023
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Amazon Prime has given Roland Emmerich’s Those About To Die the thumbs up, taking rights to the upcoming gladiator action series across most of Europe. Anthony Hopkins stars as Roman emperor Vespasian in the 10-part series, inspired by the nonfiction book of the same name by Daniel P. Mannix.
Amazon picked up exclusive rights to Those About To Die for its services in the five largest territories in Europe (Germany, the UK, France, Italy and Spain) as well as in Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Turkey, Andorra, Monaco, Luxembourg, and Belgium. Amazon will have exclusive rights for the show in those territories, with free-tv rights negotiated separately. Servus TV has secured the free TV window for Austria for the show, which will go out on Peacock in the U.S.. NBCUniversal’s streaming platform gave a straight-to-series order for the show.
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan...
Amazon picked up exclusive rights to Those About To Die for its services in the five largest territories in Europe (Germany, the UK, France, Italy and Spain) as well as in Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Turkey, Andorra, Monaco, Luxembourg, and Belgium. Amazon will have exclusive rights for the show in those territories, with free-tv rights negotiated separately. Servus TV has secured the free TV window for Austria for the show, which will go out on Peacock in the U.S.. NBCUniversal’s streaming platform gave a straight-to-series order for the show.
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan...
- 8/2/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Roland Emmerich’s upcoming gladiator series Those About to Die has been picked up by Prime Video across Europe.
High End Productions, a Jv forged by Herbert G. Kloiber and Constantin Film, struck the deal for the show produced by Centropolis, Hollywood Gang and Street Entertainment.
When it becomes available on Prime in Europe, the show will become a rare example of a Peacock series that can be watched on a different streamer in other territories. Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Turkey, Andorra, Monaco, Luxembourg, and Belgium have all picked up the rights. The free TV rights outside the exclusive distribution window on Prime Video are currently still being negotiated with various licensees across Europe, according to Constantin Film.
The Peacock original stars Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vaspasian during the height of the Roman Empire. The Roman population—bored, restless, and increasingly...
High End Productions, a Jv forged by Herbert G. Kloiber and Constantin Film, struck the deal for the show produced by Centropolis, Hollywood Gang and Street Entertainment.
When it becomes available on Prime in Europe, the show will become a rare example of a Peacock series that can be watched on a different streamer in other territories. Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Turkey, Andorra, Monaco, Luxembourg, and Belgium have all picked up the rights. The free TV rights outside the exclusive distribution window on Prime Video are currently still being negotiated with various licensees across Europe, according to Constantin Film.
The Peacock original stars Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vaspasian during the height of the Roman Empire. The Roman population—bored, restless, and increasingly...
- 8/2/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Prime Video has acquired the Ancient Rome gladiator drama series “Those About to Die” in multiple European territories. The show is directed by “Independence Day” helmer Roland Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner.
The 10-episode first season will debut exclusively on Prime Video in Germany, the U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Turkey, Andorra, Monaco, Luxembourg and Belgium. As previously reported, streaming platform Peacock has secured the U.S. rights.
European rights are being handled by High End Productions, the joint venture set up by Herbert G. Kloiber and Constantin Film. AGC Studios holds rights for the rest of the world.
Servus TV has taken the free TV window for Austria. The free TV rights outside the exclusive distribution window on Prime Video are still being negotiated with various licensees across Europe. Further presales will be announced at a later date.
The show stars Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vespasian,...
The 10-episode first season will debut exclusively on Prime Video in Germany, the U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Turkey, Andorra, Monaco, Luxembourg and Belgium. As previously reported, streaming platform Peacock has secured the U.S. rights.
European rights are being handled by High End Productions, the joint venture set up by Herbert G. Kloiber and Constantin Film. AGC Studios holds rights for the rest of the world.
Servus TV has taken the free TV window for Austria. The free TV rights outside the exclusive distribution window on Prime Video are still being negotiated with various licensees across Europe. Further presales will be announced at a later date.
The show stars Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vespasian,...
- 8/2/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
If you have to admire commitment – and you do – then you have to admire Wolf, a new BBC detective series from the producers of Sherlock, adapted from the seventh book in Mo Hayder’s Jack Caffery novels. From its traumatised detective to its scenery-chewing baddies, Wolf is fully committed to the pulp crime genre. Don’t go in expecting realism. You won’t find it.
You will find Ukweli Roach as Jack Caffery, a London Di settling in back home after a few years working in Wales. Roach makes a plausible enough lead, and a useful straight man to counter the madness elsewhere. Not that Caffery doesn’t come with his own slice of that.
Caffery’s regulation-issue TV detective Unresolved Trauma is the childhood disappearance of his brother. After a sibling spat, 10-year-old Ewan ran off, never to be seen again. Jack’s convinced that their paedophile neighbour abducted him,...
You will find Ukweli Roach as Jack Caffery, a London Di settling in back home after a few years working in Wales. Roach makes a plausible enough lead, and a useful straight man to counter the madness elsewhere. Not that Caffery doesn’t come with his own slice of that.
Caffery’s regulation-issue TV detective Unresolved Trauma is the childhood disappearance of his brother. After a sibling spat, 10-year-old Ewan ran off, never to be seen again. Jack’s convinced that their paedophile neighbour abducted him,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
In the vast realm of television, not every show can be a hit. Some make us laugh, cry, or think, while others leave us shaking our heads in disbelief. This article highlights the latter category as we delve into the worst TV shows of all time, according to IMDb user ratings.
From poorly executed sitcoms to cringe-inducing reality shows, we’ve compiled a list of ten series that have gained notoriety for all the wrong reasons. Each of these shows, from the decade-spanning 7th Heaven to the recent Velma, has secured a dubious place in television history.
Related: Top 10 Best TV Series of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
So, get ready as we traverse the lows of the TV landscape, showcasing those shows that missed the mark, disappointed audiences, and earned the ire of viewers worldwide. Prepare for a unique journey through the worst that television offers, according to you,...
From poorly executed sitcoms to cringe-inducing reality shows, we’ve compiled a list of ten series that have gained notoriety for all the wrong reasons. Each of these shows, from the decade-spanning 7th Heaven to the recent Velma, has secured a dubious place in television history.
Related: Top 10 Best TV Series of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
So, get ready as we traverse the lows of the TV landscape, showcasing those shows that missed the mark, disappointed audiences, and earned the ire of viewers worldwide. Prepare for a unique journey through the worst that television offers, according to you,...
- 7/26/2023
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Undercover detectives, maverick detectives, teenage detectives, comedy detectives… there’ll be no shortage of sleuths on the small screen in 2023 and beyond, or of complex, multi-episode crimes for them to solve. This year and next, a gaggle of movie star names will be appearing on both sides of TV’s police interrogation table, including Jodie Foster (in True Detective), Benedict Cumberbatch (in Eric), Nicole Kidman (in Lioness), Jon Hamm (in Fargo) and Meryl Streep (in Only Murders in the Building).
There’s also a raft of promising-sounding new and returning British detective commissions on the way, from true crime drama The Sixth Commandment starring Timothy Spall, to the return of BBC hit Vigil, spooky Prime Video brain-twister The Devil’s Hour, and good old Shetland. Find your next crime mystery obsession below.
The majority of the titles featured are still awaiting official release dates. We’ll add more info as soon...
There’s also a raft of promising-sounding new and returning British detective commissions on the way, from true crime drama The Sixth Commandment starring Timothy Spall, to the return of BBC hit Vigil, spooky Prime Video brain-twister The Devil’s Hour, and good old Shetland. Find your next crime mystery obsession below.
The majority of the titles featured are still awaiting official release dates. We’ll add more info as soon...
- 4/28/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
This post contains spoilers for "John Wick: Chapter 4" and the later "Harry Potter" films.
In "John Wick: Chapter 4," John Wick (Keanu Reeves) must reunite with his estranged family in order to finally rid himself of the High Table and remove the sizable bounty on his head. When he visits his family, however, he has a rude reunion with Katia Jovanovich, Wick's long-lost adoptive sibling who is played by none other than actor Natalia Tena. Clad in leather and covered in prison ink tattoos, Jovanovich is a leader of the Ruska Roma assassins last seen in "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum."
Tena is a veteran of several high-profile film franchises and blends into her new tough role so completely that it's a little hard to place her at first. She makes a lasting impression in the supposed final fourth chapter of the series, and she may even turn up...
In "John Wick: Chapter 4," John Wick (Keanu Reeves) must reunite with his estranged family in order to finally rid himself of the High Table and remove the sizable bounty on his head. When he visits his family, however, he has a rude reunion with Katia Jovanovich, Wick's long-lost adoptive sibling who is played by none other than actor Natalia Tena. Clad in leather and covered in prison ink tattoos, Jovanovich is a leader of the Ruska Roma assassins last seen in "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum."
Tena is a veteran of several high-profile film franchises and blends into her new tough role so completely that it's a little hard to place her at first. She makes a lasting impression in the supposed final fourth chapter of the series, and she may even turn up...
- 3/24/2023
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
Nine actors have joined the cast of the upcoming Those About To Die series. The Peacock series, inspired by the nonfiction book by Daniel Mannix, is set in the time of gladiators and follows the “complex and corrupt world of ancient Rome’s spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition.” The book was previously used as the basis for the Gladiator feature film.
Iwan Rheon, Liraz Charhi, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Eneko Sagardoy, Pepe Barroso, Gonçalo Almeida, Kyshan Wilson, and Alicia Edogamhe have been cast in the show. Anthony Hopkins, Sara Martins, and Dimitri Leonidas have already been cast for key roles. Filming is underway in Rome.
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Iwan Rheon, Liraz Charhi, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Eneko Sagardoy, Pepe Barroso, Gonçalo Almeida, Kyshan Wilson, and Alicia Edogamhe have been cast in the show. Anthony Hopkins, Sara Martins, and Dimitri Leonidas have already been cast for key roles. Filming is underway in Rome.
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- 3/22/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Do you like movies about gladiators?
Hollywood is betting you do.
There are a trio of sword-and-sandal epics in the works, including a long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning 2000 movie Gladiator and a reboot of Starz’ groundbreaking TV series Spartacus.
The curious surge of Ancient Rome titles in the pipeline seems to be purely coincidental, but it also makes sense given that studios have been searching for the next genre title that might break out — particularly since the end of HBO’s Game of Thrones — and given the revival of another muscular old-time Hollywood genre, the Western, following the explosive popularity of Yellowstone. Each project has roots in a different take on the material, and two of the projects had major casting news within the past week.
The gladiator genre actually has cinema roots dating all the way back to the 1913 silent film The Last Days of Pompeii. The...
Hollywood is betting you do.
There are a trio of sword-and-sandal epics in the works, including a long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning 2000 movie Gladiator and a reboot of Starz’ groundbreaking TV series Spartacus.
The curious surge of Ancient Rome titles in the pipeline seems to be purely coincidental, but it also makes sense given that studios have been searching for the next genre title that might break out — particularly since the end of HBO’s Game of Thrones — and given the revival of another muscular old-time Hollywood genre, the Western, following the explosive popularity of Yellowstone. Each project has roots in a different take on the material, and two of the projects had major casting news within the past week.
The gladiator genre actually has cinema roots dating all the way back to the 1913 silent film The Last Days of Pompeii. The...
- 3/22/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Roland Emmerich’s large-scale gladiator series “Those About to Die,” starring Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vespasian, has started shooting at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios.
Several new cast members have been announced, including “Game of Thrones” alumn Iwan Rheon.
Rheon, who in “Thrones” played the villainous Ramsay Bolton – and can currently be seen in Emmerich-produced film “The Magic Flute” – will replace Lorenzo Richelmy who has exited the Peacock show due to scheduling conflicts.
Also joining the “Those About to Die” cast are Liraz Charhi (“Tehran”) who will play Berenice, Queen of the conquered Judeans; and Rupert Penry-Jones (“The Batman”) as retired general Marsus who aspires to succeed Vespasian on the imperial throne (they are pictured above).
Other new cast additions to the swords and sandals series shot at Cinecittà are Johannes Haukur Johannesson (“Vikings”) as Norse gladiator Viggo; Eneko Sagardoy (“Elite”) as talented chariot driver Andria; Pepe Barroso (“45 rpm”) as Fonsoa...
Several new cast members have been announced, including “Game of Thrones” alumn Iwan Rheon.
Rheon, who in “Thrones” played the villainous Ramsay Bolton – and can currently be seen in Emmerich-produced film “The Magic Flute” – will replace Lorenzo Richelmy who has exited the Peacock show due to scheduling conflicts.
Also joining the “Those About to Die” cast are Liraz Charhi (“Tehran”) who will play Berenice, Queen of the conquered Judeans; and Rupert Penry-Jones (“The Batman”) as retired general Marsus who aspires to succeed Vespasian on the imperial throne (they are pictured above).
Other new cast additions to the swords and sandals series shot at Cinecittà are Johannes Haukur Johannesson (“Vikings”) as Norse gladiator Viggo; Eneko Sagardoy (“Elite”) as talented chariot driver Andria; Pepe Barroso (“45 rpm”) as Fonsoa...
- 3/21/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Game of Thrones star Iwan Rheon is one of nine joining the cast of Peacock’s epic gladiator drama Those About to Die, as principal photography on the Roland Emmerich show kicked off at Rome’s historic Cinecittà Studios.
Rheon, best known as Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones, has has been cast as ambitious crime boss Tenax and will replace Lorenzo Richelmy, who dropped out over scheduling conflicts. Rheon is appearing in The Magic Flute and has appeared in the BAFTA-winner Misfits and Netflix’s The Dirt.
Related: 2023 Peacock Series & Pilot Orders
Also joining the cast are Liraz Charhi, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Eneko Sagardoy, Pepe Barroso, Gonçalo Almeida, Kyshan Wilson and Alicia Edogamhe.
Inspired by Daniel Mannix’s nonfiction book, Those About to Die is billed as an epic drama set in the complex and corrupt world of ancient Rome’s spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition. AGC Television is the studio,...
Rheon, best known as Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones, has has been cast as ambitious crime boss Tenax and will replace Lorenzo Richelmy, who dropped out over scheduling conflicts. Rheon is appearing in The Magic Flute and has appeared in the BAFTA-winner Misfits and Netflix’s The Dirt.
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Also joining the cast are Liraz Charhi, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Eneko Sagardoy, Pepe Barroso, Gonçalo Almeida, Kyshan Wilson and Alicia Edogamhe.
Inspired by Daniel Mannix’s nonfiction book, Those About to Die is billed as an epic drama set in the complex and corrupt world of ancient Rome’s spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition. AGC Television is the studio,...
- 3/20/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Got,’ ‘Vikings’ and ‘Summertime’ Stars Join Roland Emmerich’s Gladiator Series ‘Those About to Die’
Roland Emmerich is filling out his Colosseum, with a new troop of actors to complete the cast of Those About to Die, a gladiator action series which the Independence Day director has begun shooting in Rome.
Game of Thrones star Iwan Rheon, Vikings actor Johannes Haukur Johannesson and Alicia Edogamhe, best-known for Netflix series Summertime, are among the new additions to the ensemble cast, as well as Tehran actress Liraz Charhi, Britain’s Rupert Penry-Jones (Mi-5), Elite actor Eneko Sagardoy, Gonçalo Almeida (Amor Amor), Kyshan Wilson (Viola) and Pepe Barroso (Neill Blomkamp’s upcoming Gran Turismo).
They join two-time Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins headlines the series as Roman emperor Vespasian. Previously-announced cast include Tom Hughes, Sara Martins, Jojo Macari, Gabriella Pession, Dimitri Leonidas, and Moe Hashim.
Rheon has been cast as ambitious crime boss, Tenax. He replaces the previously announced Lorenzo Richelmy, who was unable to participate in the series due to scheduling conflicts.
Game of Thrones star Iwan Rheon, Vikings actor Johannes Haukur Johannesson and Alicia Edogamhe, best-known for Netflix series Summertime, are among the new additions to the ensemble cast, as well as Tehran actress Liraz Charhi, Britain’s Rupert Penry-Jones (Mi-5), Elite actor Eneko Sagardoy, Gonçalo Almeida (Amor Amor), Kyshan Wilson (Viola) and Pepe Barroso (Neill Blomkamp’s upcoming Gran Turismo).
They join two-time Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins headlines the series as Roman emperor Vespasian. Previously-announced cast include Tom Hughes, Sara Martins, Jojo Macari, Gabriella Pession, Dimitri Leonidas, and Moe Hashim.
Rheon has been cast as ambitious crime boss, Tenax. He replaces the previously announced Lorenzo Richelmy, who was unable to participate in the series due to scheduling conflicts.
- 3/20/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Writer, producer and director Florian Sigl, the filmmaker behind the recent movie version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, has signed with CAA for representation.
The Magic Flute, which was released by Shout! Studios this month, had its world premiere at the Zurich Film Festival (Zff) in Switzerland last year, and marked Sigl’s feature debut. Master of Disaster Roland Emmerich was exec producer.
The cast of the film includes Oscar-winner F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus), Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones) and Jack Wolfe (Shadow and Bone).
Sigl has directed and produced award-winning commercials in Europe and the U.S. for companies including BMW, Mercedes, Vw, Toyota, L’ Oreal, Nissan and Suzuki. The filmmaker is currently in development on multiple TV series and features.
Sigl started out studying classical music with a scholarship to the Munich Conservatory in Germany. After a stint as president of the German Producers Association, he...
The Magic Flute, which was released by Shout! Studios this month, had its world premiere at the Zurich Film Festival (Zff) in Switzerland last year, and marked Sigl’s feature debut. Master of Disaster Roland Emmerich was exec producer.
The cast of the film includes Oscar-winner F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus), Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones) and Jack Wolfe (Shadow and Bone).
Sigl has directed and produced award-winning commercials in Europe and the U.S. for companies including BMW, Mercedes, Vw, Toyota, L’ Oreal, Nissan and Suzuki. The filmmaker is currently in development on multiple TV series and features.
Sigl started out studying classical music with a scholarship to the Munich Conservatory in Germany. After a stint as president of the German Producers Association, he...
- 3/15/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
The Magic Flute is an upcoming fantasy adventure film by German director Florian Sigl, starring Iwan Rheon, F. Murray Abraham, Jeanne Goursaud, Amir Wilson, and Niamh McCormack.
The film follows Londoner Tim Walker, as he travels to the Austrian Alps to begin term at the legendary Mozart boarding school. The real adventure begins when Tim discovers a long forgotten passageway leading to the extraordinary world of Mozart‘s “The Magic Flute.”
Release Date
March 10, 2023
Where To Watch The Magic Flute
In Theaters
The Cast
Jack Wolfe / Tim Walker / Prince Tamino
F. Murray Abraham / Dr. Longbow
Iwan Rheon / Papageno
Jeanne Goursaud
Amir Wilson / Anton Milanesi
Stéfi Celma / Papagena
Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht
Steffen Mennekes / Priest
Niamh McCormack / Sophiie
Waldemar Kobus / Mr. Suessmayr
La entrada “The Magic Flute” Stars Iwan Rheon, F. Murray Abraham, and Jeanne Goursaud se publicó primero en Martin Cid Magazine.
The film follows Londoner Tim Walker, as he travels to the Austrian Alps to begin term at the legendary Mozart boarding school. The real adventure begins when Tim discovers a long forgotten passageway leading to the extraordinary world of Mozart‘s “The Magic Flute.”
Release Date
March 10, 2023
Where To Watch The Magic Flute
In Theaters
The Cast
Jack Wolfe / Tim Walker / Prince Tamino
F. Murray Abraham / Dr. Longbow
Iwan Rheon / Papageno
Jeanne Goursaud
Amir Wilson / Anton Milanesi
Stéfi Celma / Papagena
Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht
Steffen Mennekes / Priest
Niamh McCormack / Sophiie
Waldemar Kobus / Mr. Suessmayr
La entrada “The Magic Flute” Stars Iwan Rheon, F. Murray Abraham, and Jeanne Goursaud se publicó primero en Martin Cid Magazine.
- 3/7/2023
- by Em Schaum
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
“Doctor Who” showrunner Russell T Davies is set to exec produce a new BBC drama about the first trials for Viagra.
Produced by Quay Street Productions and Boom, “Men Up” tells the story about a trial for the sex drug that took place in Wales in 1994.
“Industry” scribe Matthew Barry is writing the feature-length drama, which is a co-commission with BBC Wales.
Starring in the show are Iwan Rheon (“Game of Thrones”), Aneurin Barnard (“Dunkirk”), Alexandra Roach (“Killing Eve”), Phaldut Sharma (“Sherwood”), Paul Rhys (“A Discovery of Witches”), Steffan Rhodri (“House of the Dragon”), Mark Lewis Jones (“Gangs of London”), Joanna Page (“Gavin & Stacey”), Alexandria Riley (“The Pembrokeshire Murders”), Nathan Sussex (“It’s A Sin”), Lisa Palfrey (“Sex Education”), Dyfan Dwyfor (“A Very English Scandal”) and Katy Wix (“Ghosts”).
Rheon plays Meurig Jenkins who, along with Colin White (Rhodri), Tommy Cadogan (Rhys), Peetham ‘Pete’ Shah (Sharma) and Eddie O’Connor (Jones), is suffering from impotency.
Produced by Quay Street Productions and Boom, “Men Up” tells the story about a trial for the sex drug that took place in Wales in 1994.
“Industry” scribe Matthew Barry is writing the feature-length drama, which is a co-commission with BBC Wales.
Starring in the show are Iwan Rheon (“Game of Thrones”), Aneurin Barnard (“Dunkirk”), Alexandra Roach (“Killing Eve”), Phaldut Sharma (“Sherwood”), Paul Rhys (“A Discovery of Witches”), Steffan Rhodri (“House of the Dragon”), Mark Lewis Jones (“Gangs of London”), Joanna Page (“Gavin & Stacey”), Alexandria Riley (“The Pembrokeshire Murders”), Nathan Sussex (“It’s A Sin”), Lisa Palfrey (“Sex Education”), Dyfan Dwyfor (“A Very English Scandal”) and Katy Wix (“Ghosts”).
Rheon plays Meurig Jenkins who, along with Colin White (Rhodri), Tommy Cadogan (Rhys), Peetham ‘Pete’ Shah (Sharma) and Eddie O’Connor (Jones), is suffering from impotency.
- 3/1/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
The story behind the rise of Viagra is getting a TV feature treatment for the BBC.
Written by Matthew Barry (Industry, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and exec produced by Russell T. Davies (Doctor Who, It’s a Sin, Years and Years), Men Up comes from Quay Street Productions (behind Davies recent drama Nolly and founded by Nicola Shindler, who exec produced It’s a Sin) and Boom.
Men Up is inspired by the true story of one of the world’s first medical trials for what would become the now world-famous drug, which were held in Swansea’s Morriston Hospital in Wales in 1994.
The cast includes Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones, Misfits, Riviera), Aneurin Barnard (Dunkirk, The Pact), Alexandra Roach (Killing Eve, Sanditon, No Offence), Phaldut Sharma (Sherwood, Romantic Getaway), Paul Rhys (A Discovery of Witches, Rellick), Steffan Rhodri (House of the Dragon, Temple), Mark Lewis Jones (Gangs of London, The Phantom of the Open...
Written by Matthew Barry (Industry, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and exec produced by Russell T. Davies (Doctor Who, It’s a Sin, Years and Years), Men Up comes from Quay Street Productions (behind Davies recent drama Nolly and founded by Nicola Shindler, who exec produced It’s a Sin) and Boom.
Men Up is inspired by the true story of one of the world’s first medical trials for what would become the now world-famous drug, which were held in Swansea’s Morriston Hospital in Wales in 1994.
The cast includes Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones, Misfits, Riviera), Aneurin Barnard (Dunkirk, The Pact), Alexandra Roach (Killing Eve, Sanditon, No Offence), Phaldut Sharma (Sherwood, Romantic Getaway), Paul Rhys (A Discovery of Witches, Rellick), Steffan Rhodri (House of the Dragon, Temple), Mark Lewis Jones (Gangs of London, The Phantom of the Open...
- 3/1/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The BBC is making a feature-length drama about the remarkable true story of one of the world’s first medical trials for the drug that became Viagra, which once again pairs It’s A Sin’s Russell T. Davies with Nicola Shindler.
Shindler’s Quay Street and Welsh indie Boom are behind Men Up, starring the likes of Iwan Rheon, Aneurin Barnard, Alexandra Roach and Steffan Rhodri (House of the Dragon), and penned by Matthew Barry. Davies and Shindler are EPs.
Years before the little blue pill changed the lives for millions across the globe, a group of ordinary middle-aged Welsh men underwent the extraordinary, taking part in one of the first clinical trials for an unknown drug which later became Viagra. This group of men had one thing in common: impotency, and were living their lives drowned in shame and silence before being offered a lifeline.
Shindler’s Quay Street and Welsh indie Boom are behind Men Up, starring the likes of Iwan Rheon, Aneurin Barnard, Alexandra Roach and Steffan Rhodri (House of the Dragon), and penned by Matthew Barry. Davies and Shindler are EPs.
Years before the little blue pill changed the lives for millions across the globe, a group of ordinary middle-aged Welsh men underwent the extraordinary, taking part in one of the first clinical trials for an unknown drug which later became Viagra. This group of men had one thing in common: impotency, and were living their lives drowned in shame and silence before being offered a lifeline.
- 3/1/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
"You shouldn't take a risk if you're gonna figure out what it is you're missing." Shout Factory has released their official US trailer for The Magic Flute, an epic fantasy adventure thriller based on the classic Mozart opera of the same name. This premiered at the 2022 Zurich Film Festival last year and it already opened in Europe in the fall. It's now set for a US release in theaters this March. The Magic Flute is a reimagining of Mozart's opera classic and stars Jack Wolfe, F. Murray Abraham, Iwan Rheon, Stéfi Celma, Asha Banks, Stefan Konarske, Niamh McCormack, Amir Wilson, and Tedros Teclebrhan. This follows 17-year-old Tim Walker as he travels from London up to the Austrian Alps to attend the legendary Mozart boarding school. There he discovers a centuries-old forgotten passage into the fantastic world of Mozart's "The Magic Flute." This looks like another Harry Potter ripoff, with a...
- 2/1/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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