From the Vault: Martin Freeman in ‘Hardware’
Before ‘The Hobbit,’ Freeman played Mike, the grumpy DIY fanatic who works at Hamway’s.
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More post-‘Fargo’ must-see-TV from Martin Freeman: ‘The Eichmann Show’
Ok, once again, I’m a bit late to the telly party. It happens every so often just due to the sheer volume of good television that’s out there these days. Just in case you haven’t arrived yet either, I wanted to mention a title that, if you didn’t see on BBC2 back in January, you […]
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First video of ‘Poldark’ re-do set for June premiere on PBS.
The rebel of Cornwall rides again! Poldark, one of the most popular British period dramas of all-time is getting a 21st century make-over this Summer on PBS. No date has been set as of yet for a BBC One transmission in the UK. Set in late 18th century Cornwall and based on the ‘Poldark’ novels by Winston […]
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Cumberbatch. Benedict Cumberbatch.
Seems like there isn’t a day that goes by that Sherlock star, Benedict Cumberbatch, isn’t linked to some upcoming role on the big screen. Most play out over time such as Star Trek Into Darkness, The Hobbit, Tinker Tailor, etc. Others seem to endlessly remain a rumor (insert upcoming new JJ Abrams’ Star Wars mega-blockbuster […]
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First video of Martin Freeman in FX's Fargo
Lester Nygard’s life is about to ‘tumble’ out of control…. Fargo, the 10-part television adaptation of the Coen brothers brilliant film, is set to premiere on FX April 15. While I shouldn’t be excited about this, the thought that Martin Freeman (Sherlock, The Hobbit, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy) is taking the lead […]
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Being Human 5 to take a bite out of BBC Three schedule on February 3
Depending on your individual definition of ‘normal’, it’s hard to argue with the thought that ‘being human’ is difficult enough for the average everyday person. Imagine just how difficult this task might be if you happen to a vampire, ghost or werewolf. Just ask Hal (Damien Molony), who finds himself tied to a chair in […]
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Benedict Cumberbatch and Homer Simpson walk into Moe's….Hey, it could happen….
Most of the time, no matter what stage your career is in, there are points in time where you realize you have arrived. In the case of Downton Abbey, all of the audience figures and critical acclaim have been nice, but it wasn’t until a couple of Jimmy Fallon parodies, appearances on The Colbert Report […]
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From the Friday Vault: Fortysomething with Hugh Laurie
A pre-House Hugh Laurie confirms he’s British! For those in the States that think Hugh Laurie is as American as his Dr. Gregory House character, not so fast. Back in pre-House 2003, who knew that Laurie was honing his soon-to-be sought after anxiety-ridden doctor skills in 6-part series, Fortysomething? While it’s enough just to see […]
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The Hobbit: Pub (David) vs. Hollywood (Goliath)
Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, which is currently in production in New Zealand, boasts some of the giants of the UK television and film industry including Martin Freeman (Bilbo Baggins), Benedict Cumberbatch (Smaug), Ian McKellan (Gandalf), Christopher Lee (Saruman), Stephen Fry (Master of Lake-town), Richard Armitage (Thorin) and Aidan Turner (Kili). Even with […]
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As filming begins, Steven Moffat reveals Sherlock inspiration
Cardiff, here we come It’s quite simple, really. Nothing more than a desire to place the mythical detective, Sherlock Holmes, in a new historical context. Prior to the initial series, Moffat, along with co-creator/co-writer, Mark Gatiss, repeatedly fielded questions concerning the casting of Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock, a part that, until now, had traditionally been […]
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