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Daily Record
6 days ago
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- Daily Record
David Tennant's BBC period drama with 'phenomenal' cast now on iPlayer
The most recent adaptation of Jules Verne's 1872 novel Around the World in 80 Days starring Scottish star David Tennant has been hailed as a 'riveting' and 'action-filled' delight by critics and viewers alike There have been numerous adaptations of the immensely popular 1872 novel Around the World in Eighty Days by French author Jules Verne. With various creators attempting to interpret the source material, some versions have been successful, while others have not. Fortunately, the most recent reinterpretation - a co-production between PBS and BBC in 2021 - has been a resounding success. Billed as a historical period drama, Around the World in 80 Days (2021) was commissioned by the European Alliance, a co-production alliance involving ZDF of Germany, RAI of Italy, and France Télévisions, with Be-Films/RTBF (Belgium) and Masterpiece (US) also participating as co-production partners. The series was produced in South Africa, France, and the UK, with additional filming taking place in Romania. After initially premiering on La Une in Belgium in 2021, Around the World in 80 Days made its debut on BBC One in the UK on December 26, 2021. Prior to its series premiere, it was announced that the show had been renewed for a second season pre-release, however in October 2024, it was reported that there were currently no plans to extend the series beyond its first season. David Tennant takes the lead as Phileas Fogg, with Ibrahim Koma as Jean Passepartout, and Leonie Benesch portraying Abigail Fix Fortescue in this latest series adaptation of Around the World in 80 Days, documenting their globe-trotting wager-driven journey. The show, whilst a work of fiction, features historical figures such as Bass Reeves, Adolphe Thiers, and Jane Digby within its narrative, reports the Express. The show boasts an 81 per cent critics approval on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a warm reception to this retelling of Jules Verne's classic. A reviewer complimented the timeless appeal of the story: "There's a reason that Jules Verne's novel has been made and re-made over the decades -- it's a riveting adventure tale, and this version is no exception." Another critic shared their take on the contemporary resonance of the series: "This new adaptation of Around The World In 80 Days more or less tells new stories that may have more parallels into the 21st century than the 19th. But it's also an action-filled, fast-moving delight." Yet, not all were enthused, with a less favourable view suggesting: "It's ultimately a middling, entirely unnecessary new take on Verne's classic adventure novel, and its main cast seems aware they're starring in what amounts to an afterschool special." Some viewers praised the new adaptation's timely arrival: "There is something about this time of year that demands a good, solid adaptation of a literary classic. Right on cue, here is Around the World in 80 Days for the entire family to enjoy." Happy fans echoed the sentiment, with an enthusiastic viewer sharing: "Nice cast, good work, I read the book and watched all the previous versions (also the anime). I like how it was changed." Another enthusiast commended the recent adaptation: "It's about time Jules Verne's famous story got the screen adaptation it deserves. Around the World in 80 Days is a fresh take on the timeless classic with a few tweaks to suit a modern audience. The cast is phenomenal. The writing, directing, cinematography, and production design are all brilliant and bring back memories of a time when TV productions weren't the c**p streaming services spit out nowadays." Meanwhile, a more measured opinion came from a viewer offering a balanced critique: "A solid enough adaptation of the Verne classic, that does play it rather safe at times. It tries to tackle some important social issues along the way, but it does come across at times as rather forced and half baked."
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jane Austen Fans Share Her 9 Best TV And Movie Adaptations Of All Time
This year marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, which might explain the deluge of Austen shows hitting the stage and screen this year. As well as the BBC's (fantastic) freshly-released Jane Austen: The Rise Of A Genius, there's Audible's star-studded adaptation of Pride & Prejudice (set to come out in summer), Dolly Alderton's upcoming version of the same title, and a brand-new stage adaptation of Emma, to name a few. All this ought to be good news to Austen lovers. But let's be real: not all adaptations are created equal, as members of Reddit's dedicated r/janeausten forum know. Writing to the fanbase, site user u/Jorvikstories asked readers to list their favourite film and TV adaptations of Austen's books. Here are the most popular responses: 'It is the standard by which all Jane Austen adaptations should be judged.' Credit: u/Disastrous-Bee-1557 'I'm sure I'm not the only person who learned to love the novel by watching this adaptation. 'It's also the only adaptation of Emma I've seen that does the Frank Churchill and Jane Fairfax storyline justice.' Credit: u/Asleep_Lack 'Perfectly cast, fairly faithful.' Credit: u/RoseIsBadWolf 'It's delightful and I feel touches all the right notes for an adaptation of Austen's earliest novel,' u/MrsApostate agreed. 'Again, the 1995 version is the gold standard. Directed by Ang Lee and written by Emma Thompson, it is just gorgeous and a must-watch. 'I also really loved the 2008 mini-series of Sense And Sensibility [on the BBC], though it is less well-known and loved. Dan Stevens in the role of Edward Ferrars is a little bonus in that one, though.' Credit:u/MrsApostate 'It's as good an adaptation of Lady Susan as we're going to get. I don't really think it's necessary to read Lady Susan before watching it. 'Yes, they change things a little bit... but it would probably be fine to try without knowing the text.' Credit:u/CapStar300 'Basically, 1995 was a very good year for Austen fans,' wroteu/salymander_1. 'This set the standard for film length [book] adaptations, where cuts must inevitably be made,' u/ditchdiggergirl agreed. Reddit user u/MrsApostate said: 'There's a 2007 adaptation of Mansfield Park that is passable, with Billie Piper in the role of Fanny. However, I actually prefer the 1999 version in which Fanny is a bit more like Austen herself. 'It's more tongue-in-cheek and not as interested in being true to the book as it is in exploring the characters and leaning into the sarcasm and wit that are real Austen trademarks. I'll likely get harshly downvoted for liking it, but I do.' 'I really like that movie,' u/treowlufu agreed. 'It is not the most faithful, because it leans much more into the idea of Austen as romance than into the grittiness of the novel. I'm sure, too, that the director and producers also worried that a novel-true Fanny wouldn't play well to audiences. 'But I think that despite this caveat, it's a faithful depiction of almost every other character and one of the best for showcasing Austen's wit.' 'It's just a modern-day Pride And Prejudice.' Credit: u/Gerry1of1 Writer's note: Helen Fielding, author of the Bridget Jones books, has explicitly said she nicked the plot from Austen's 'well market-researched' novel. 'I haven't seen Clueless mentioned yet, and I feel like that's a pretty good modern adaptation of Emma.' Credit: u/TheDustOfMen Do you have anything to add? Let us know! It's Not Just Austen – Posh Accents Are Ruining Period Dramas, Historian Says Who Cares About Pride And Prejudice's New Darcy? Austen Knew He Was Never The Real Romantic Lead So THAT's Why Jane Austen's Books Contain So Many Mysterious Blanks
STV News
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Tom Felton to reprise role as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
Tom Felton is reprising his role as Draco Malfoy for the Harry Potter And The Cursed Child play. The Surrey-born actor, who starred in all the film adaptations of JK Rowling's fantasy novel until the last movie in 2011, will make a comeback as Harry Potter's school bully on Broadway at the Lyric Theatre in New York later this year. The production said he was the 'first actor from the films to reprise' their role on stage, and this will be Felton's Broadway debut. PA Media Tom Felton on stage at the Lyric Theatre in New York City. (Emilio Madrid/Harry Potter And The Cursed Child) He said: 'Being a part of the Harry Potter films has been one of the greatest honours of my life. 'Joining this production will be a full-circle moment for me, because when I begin performances in Cursed Child this fall, I'll also be the exact age Draco is in the play. 'It's surreal to be stepping back into his shoes – and of course his iconic platinum blond hair – and I am thrilled to be able to see his story through and to share it with the greatest fan community in the world. 'I look forward to joining this incredible company and being a part of the Broadway community.' PA Media Tom Felton arriving for the world premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. Felton, 37, made his West End debut in the supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story in 2022. He will begin his run in Harry Potter And The Cursed Child on November 11 for a limited 19 weeks, the production said on Thursday. Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender said: 'It's not lost on us that this is a cultural moment charged with nostalgia, evolution, and emotion. 'Tom's return to Hogwarts bridges generations of fans and breathes new life into a beloved story. We're beyond thrilled to welcome Tom back 'home' but also into a new family: our Broadway company. 'We can't wait to see him inhabit this role once again with the same depth, gravity, and humanity he has always brought to Draco.' PA Media Tom Felton starred in the original Harry Potter movie series alongside Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint. The play, written by Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne, began in 2016 in London and has had a Broadway run since 2018. It was co-devised by Rowling, and is set 19 years after the events of the seventh and final book, with Ministry of Magic employee Harry and his wife Ginny Weasley waving off their youngest son Albus Severus to school. The two-part play, which stretches over five hours, sees Albus struggle at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with the weight of his family legacy and go to extreme and dangerous lengths to right the wrongs of the past. Since the ending of the film franchise, Felton has been in 2011's Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes and had recurring roles in the TV series Murder In The First, The Flash and Origin. He has also used his voice in the Harry Potter video games, based on the movie, and featured in the special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return To Hogwarts alongside Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, who played Harry, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. The seven Harry Potter books are set to be brought to the small screen by HBO, with production beginning at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden in summer 2025. The young stars have been cast with Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stout as Ron, while the new Draco has not yet been confirmed. Earlier this year, British actor Paapa Essiedu and US star John Lithgow were confirmed as the cruel Professor Severus Snape and Hogwarts headmaster Professor Albus Dumbledore, respectively. Also joining is Welsh comedian and actor Paul Whitehouse as the magic-less Hogwarts caretaker Argus Filch, and Hot Fuzz actor Nick Frost as the friendly groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Yahoo
05-06-2025
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Ryan Gosling Could Be White Black Panther in MCU After Ketema Reveal
The controversial meme depicting Ryan Gosling as has resurfaced following the reveal of Ketema, a white young man, as a version of the Protector of Wakanda in Marvel Comics. Notably, Black Panther, both in comics and in various adaptations, has been depicted as a Black person of African origin. This includes the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in which Black Panther has been portrayed by Chadwick Boseman and Letitia Wright. Ketema unmasked himself in Marvel Knights: The World To Come #1 (2025), disclosing that he was a white young man. This prompted the above-mentioned meme to return in circulation, and fans to wonder whether Ryan Gosling's casting as Black Panther might even become real in the future. However, this seems unlikely. Guys the meme is real now…. Marvel Comics Introduces T'Challa's White Son Ketema As Future Black Panther And King Of Wakanda byu/Solid-Move-1411 inAvengers The first issue of Christopher Priest and Joe Quesada's new Marvel Knights: The World To Come miniseries sets up the stage for the narrative. T'Challa is dead, and the story goes back and forth across time to depict its impact. In one scene, taking place several years before the primary setting, an older T'Challa takes on Ketema, a man in a Black Panther costume, in a tribal challenge. It soon becomes apparent through the interaction between the characters that Ketema is T'Challa's son, and there is a lot of antagonistic sentiment between them. Eventually, Ketema triumphs over his father and unmasks himself to reveal that he has blonde hair and pale skin. He declares, 'I am king now. Wakanda is mine.' The issue also reveals that T'Challa reconciled with his former fiancée, Monica Lynne, after his marriage to X-Men member Storm / Ororo Munroe fell apart. Lynne became pregnant at some point. However, Lynne, like T'Challa, is Black. So, it's unlikely that Ketema is the child from that pregnancy. Further, it remains unclear whether Ketema is even T'Challa's biological son. As the miniseries continues, fans will likely get more answers on the matter.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Classic anime ‘Kochikame' streams in English for first time in U.S. and Canada
(Credit-X) REMOW announced on Friday that it has started streaming the Kochikame (Kochira Katsushika-ku Kamearikouen-mae Hashutsujo) television anime with English subtitles in the U.S. and Canada through the It's Anime YouTube channel. The inaugural episode is live already, and new episodes will debut every Friday. The latter two are already in production with more seasons planned, but the production company was unwilling to disclose just how many episodes will eventually be released. Operation Sindoor How India shut down Pakistan's second desperate bid to escalate tensions Pak used civilian planes as shield to launch failed drone attack: India S-400, Spyder, Akash: What is in India's air defence arsenal? Originally broadcast in Japan from 1996 to 2004, Kochikame spanned over 300 episodes total, and has never before been released in North America in English language… until now! Adapted from Osamu Akimoto's long-running and beloved manga series, Kochikame tracks the zany, day-to-day misadventures of Kankichi Ryotsu, a hapless but good-hearted cop at an ordinary Tokyo neighborhood police station in Katsushika Ward. Famous for its combination of wacky, slapstick, comedy, social commentary, and humanist storytelling, the franchise became an immediate cultural phenomenon in Japan. The manga's main serialization ended in September 2016 after a remarkable 40-year serialization, earning it recognition as one of the longest-running manga series in history. As of June 2016, it had 150 million copies in circulation. The very last official chapter ended in 201, which was published in Japan in October 2021, but Akimoto has published a dozen or so special/chapter-length epilogues since then. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10-Month-old is battling for his life and only you can save him! Give Hope India Donate Now Undo Kochikame has had a profound impact with many successful adaptations, including a decades-long, still-ongoing anime series, multiple anime theatrical features and specials, live-action features, a TV drama, and even stage plays—inspiring audiences of all ages for generations in the process. Along with Kochikame, REMOW is streaming the following anime titles with English subtitles on It's Anime YouTube channel in the U.S. and Canada: REBORN RECREATED REBORN! New episodes stream every day Yakitate!! Japan – New episodes stream Mondays and Tuesdays True Cooking Master Boy – New episodes weekly on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays Truth Seekers – New episodes weekly on Mondays Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
