Tonight (December 23rd), BBC Four premiered a revamped version of the classic Doctor Who series The War Games. This special edition wasn’t just a quick re-cut of the 1969 black-and-white original; it was also colorized. However, what made this presentation particularly unexpected was the introduction of an unanticipated plot development.
Despite my initial apprehensions about the conclusion of the series last year, I’m thrilled to find myself immersed once more in the chilling world of Mark Gatiss’ Ghost Stories for Christmas. This season, he’s spun a fresh tale, drawing inspiration from E Nesbit’s “Man-Size in Marble.” As a devoted cinephile, I eagerly await its unveiling.
With only one more night left before Christmas, if you’re brimming with anticipation, here are some TV options to distract you momentarily.
Bill Clinton is on the mend.
Task Force M is moving forward with its next assignment: Season 2. On Monday, DC Studios officially confirmed that the mature animated series “Creature Commandos,” which marks the initial project under DC Universe by co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran, has been renewed for another season even before the conclusion of its inaugural season (set to air on Jan 9, 2025). This upcoming series from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation features Viola Davis as the voice behind Amanda Waller, who enlists a covert team comprised of imprisoned monsters for tasks deemed too risky for humans, serving as the last and most extreme option.
It’s safe to say that Paramount Studios was taken aback when their movie, Sonic the Hedgehog, turned out to be the third highest-grossing Hollywood film in 2020. Upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this success can be attributed to the fact that it was released just as the world went into lockdown, which significantly boosted its earnings to a staggering $319 million. Unsurprisingly, given its financial success, a sequel was produced, earning over $400 million, leading directly to Sonic the Hedgehog 3.