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The Buccaneers is a historical drama series created by Katherine Jakeways. Based on the unfinished novel of the same name by Edith Wharton, the Apple TV+ series is set in the 1870s and revolves around five young and ambitious American women who arrive in London to find husbands, but their personalities result in an immensely entertaining Anglo-American culture clash. The Buccaneers stars Kristine Froseth, Alisha Boe, Matthew Broome, Josh Dylan, Barney Fishwick, Aubri Ibrag, Guy Remmers, Mia Threapleton, Josie Totah, Imogen Waterhouse, Christina Hendricks, Leighton Meester. So, if you loved the period setting, romantic drama, and compelling characters in The Buccaneers, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Buccaneers is a period romantic drama miniseries written by Maggie Wadey. Based on the unfinished novel by Edith Wharton,...

The ‘regency romance’ TV series “Bridgerton”, starring Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha, Jonathan Bailey, Adjoa Andoh, Julie Andrews, Lorraine Ashbourne, Masali Baduza, Hannah Dodd , Victor Alli, Nicola Coughlan, Daniel Francis, Ruth Gemmell, Florence Hunt, Martins Imhangbe, Claudia Jessie, Luke Newton, Golda Rosheuvel, Will Tilston and Polly Walker, has been renewed for Season 5 streaming on Netflix:

‘…the fourth season of ‘Bridgerton’ , streaming Tba in 2025, turns its focus to bohemian second son ‘Benedict’ (Thompson).

“Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating ‘Lady in Silver’ at his mother’s masquerade ball…”

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Netflix just released a tantalizing teaser for the pivotal masquerade ball scene in the upcoming fourth season of Bridgerton. The one-minute teaser shows Benedict (Luke Thompson), the bachelor at the heart of this season, spotting the mysterious Lady in Silver (played by Yerin Ha) and being instantly taken with her as she stares in wonder at the chandelier.

The clip was released as part of Netflix’s upfront presentation, which included the good news that the popular series has been renewed for seasons five and six. The streamer also confirmed season four will premiere in 2026.

Season four regulars include Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton), Victor Alli (Lord John Stirling), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Julie Andrews (Lady Whistledown), Lorraine Ashbourne (Mrs. Varley), Masali Baduza (Michaela Stirling), and Nicola Coughlan (Penelope). Hannah Dodd (Francesca Stirling), Daniel Francis (Lord Marcus Anderson), Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton), Florence Hunt (Hyacinth Bridgerton), Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich), Claudia Jessie...

Netflix has announced big news for fans of Bridgerton. Ahead of the show's fourth season coming next year, it's been revealed that there will be much more of the series to come.

On Wednesday, Netflix made the news official that Bridgerton has been renewed for an additional two seasons, Seasons 5 and 6, continuing the show well past its previous renewal for Season 4. The news was announced with a letter written by Lady Whistledown touting the exciting update. The letter also encourages fans to prepare for the return of the show in 2026 when Season 4 premieres. Needless to say, it was a very exciting day for Bridgerton fans.

"Dearest Gentle Reader," the letter begins. "Rarely is this author granted the opportunity to share with you such information. It is with great pleasure I can announced Bridgerton shall return for Seasons 5 and 6. Do celebrate accordingly."

It continues, "And in the meantime, do prepare yourselves,...

Updated with the Latest: Bridgerton will see its next diamond society debut in 2026.

Season 4 has begun production. Valentine’s Day brought the ton a romantic gift of a first look at the next season. A Christmas present came from Netflix in the form of a table read teaser showing the cast — old and new — reuniting to get to work on the latest installment.

Yerin Ha will play the love interest for Luke Thompson’s Benedict, who will take center stage in season 4.

Related: ‘Bridgerton’ Rolls Cameras On Season 4; Adds 3 To Cast & Promotes 2

Though viewers are already clamoring for more Bridgerton, the Shondaland period romance series based on Julia Quinn’s novels will take a bit to make its fourth season. The third season of the television adaptation was split into two parts as Netflix does with some of its tentpole titles.

Does Bridgerton Season 4 have a release date?

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Rejoice, Bridgerton fans, as Netflix has finally revealed when they can expect Season 4 to release on the streamer. Against all odds, love will continue to find a way in Netflix's flagship romance drama, which just got picked up for another two seasons. Bridgerton Season 3 centered on the romance between Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan), but expect another pair of faces at the forefront this time around.

On Wednesday, Netflix announced that Bridgerton Season 4 will arrive on the streaming platform in 2026. And while a specific date was not revealed, the exciting news was coupled with the announcement that the series has been renewed for Season 5 and Season 6. When Bridgerton Season 4 hits Netflix next year, it will follow Benedict (Luke Thompson) and Lady in Silver, aka Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), after a chance encounter at his mother’s masquerade ball. As many anticipated, it appears the upcoming season...

More Bridgerton siblings will have their love stories told. Netflix’s hit Regency-era drama has received another two-season renewal, this time for Seasons 5 and 6. The pickup was announced at the streamer’s upfront presentation. No details have been provided but all signs point to the new installments focusing on Francesca (Hannah Dodd), whose love journey began in Season 3, and Eloise (Claudia Jessie), who has been a central character from Season 1, patiently awaiting her turn.

Per Bridgerton tradition, Lady Whistledown shared the renewal news in a special edition of her society pamphlet, which you can see below.

Additionally, Netflix today announced that the upcoming fourth season of Bridgerton, which centers on Benedict (Luke Thompson), the bohemian second son, will debut in 2026. The timing follows the current cadence of the period drama releasing a new season every other year. The streamer already all but confirmed the season’s 2026 return by not including...

“Bridgerton” will continue its reign at Netflix with an additional two-season greenlight.

The Regency era romance series has been renewed for Seasons 5 and 6 at Netflix, the streamer announced Wednesday during its upfront presentation in New York City. Netflix also announced that Season 4 will debut in 2026, but did not specify any specific release window beyond that.

“Bridgerton” Season 3 debuted in two parts in May and June 2024, respectively, while Season 2 premiered in March 2022 and Season 1 debuted in December 2020, so a spring or summer release for Season 4 looks likely. Filming for “Bridgerton” Season 4 kicked off in September 2024, just months after Season 3 dropped on Netflix, at Shepperton Studios in London.

Netflix similarly granted a two-season renewal for “Bridgerton” in 2021, bringing the series up through Season 4.

While the shocking conclusion of Season 3 led to fan speculation regarding which Bridgerton sibling could lead Season 4, Netflix announced the fourth installment will focus on Benedict (Luke Thompson), as...

Dearest gentle viewers, your patience has finally been rewarded: Netflix has renewed “Bridgerton” for Seasons 5 and 6. Additionally, the streamer has confirmed “Bridgerton” Season 4 will debut in 2026.

The fourth season marks the halfway point for Netflix’s “Bridgerton” TV series adaptation, which is set to adapt all eight books from Julia Quinn’s romance series about the eight siblings in the titular Bridgerton family. And with the new two-season order, Netflix has formally picked up at least six out of the planned eight seasons for the Shonda Rhimes-produced Regency-era romance.

The announcements were made out of Netflix’s upfront presentation to advertisers, where it revealed new footage from “Bridgerton” Season 4, which shows season leads Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha as Benedict Bridgerton and love interest Sophie Baek, respectively. In the clip from the new season, Benedict lays eyes on Sophie at a masquerade ball and it’s seemingly love at first masked sight.

Menopause, according to Sally Wainwright, is the ultimate punk rock.

At a masterclass at the Series Mania TV festival in Lille on Tuesday, the BAFTA-winning British TV showrunner of Happy Valley and Last Tango in Halifax, unveiled her new series, Riot Women, a dramedy about a group of middle-aged women who come together to form a makeshift punk rock band.

“I got the idea about 10 years ago and started mentioning to people at work, the idea of 50-something women forming a punk band,” said Wainwright, speaking on the Series Mania main stage with producing partner Roanna Benn of Drama Republic. “It’s very personal, it’s about my life, about the menopause…but I wanted to talk about it in a different way [make it] propulsive and exciting.”

“It’s properly funny and properly gripping from beginning to end,” added Benn.

Riot Women stars Joanna Scanlan (After Love, The Thick of It...

Sally Wainwright has assembled a band for her latest BBC series Riot Women but it turns out her cast could barely play a tune when they first came together.

The Happy Valley creator revealed today that just one of the five Riot Women leads had a musical background prior to cameras rolling – the lead singer, played by Rosalie Craig. Made for the BBC and BritBox and previously titled Hot Flush, Riot Women follows a group of middle aged women who form a punk rock quintet. It stars BAFTA-winner Joanna Scanlan, Tamsin Greig, Lorraine Ashbourne and Amelia Bullmore. Mediawan is selling Riot Women.

After learning their respective instruments from scratch for six months, Wainwright said the cast clicked musically almost immediately.

“They rehearsed together as a band and they bonded,” she said during a Series Mania masterclass. “They were literally playing together and had to get to the end without stopping while playing at full speed.

“Happy Valley,” “Gentleman Jack” and “Last Tango in Halifax” creator Sally Wainwright has lifted the lid on her latest project, a new series about a group of 50-something women who form a punk band.

Speaking at a special Masterclass at Series Mania in Lille, Wainwright discussed “Riot Women,” the upcoming six-part drama which was commissioned by the BBC and BritBox for the U.S. and is being sold internationally by Mediawan Rights

The idea, she said, had come to her around 10 years ago, but she found herself too busy to work on it given the other series she had going on at the time.

“It’s personal,” she said of the story. “It’s about my life. It’s about the menopause, elderly parents that need your help, difficult children … my husband also decided to leave. But nobody wants to talk about the menopause, or it can be an energy drain.

The Screen Actors Guild Awards are taking place on Sunday in downtown Los Angeles. TheWrap will update the list of winners as they are announced.

“Wicked” went into the show leading all films with five nominations, followed by “A Complete Unknown” with four and “Anora” and “Emilia Perez” with two.

In the television categories, “Shōgun” led with five nominations, followed by “The Bear” with four and “The Diplomat” and “The Penguin” with three.

Over the 30-year history of the SAG Awards, individual winners in the film categories have gone on to win Academy Awards for acting 75% of the time. All four SAG winners have repeated at the Oscars 10 times, with eight of those times coming in the last 15 years.

The winning film in the SAG Awards’ ensemble-cast category has won the Oscar for Best Picture about half the time, including the last three years in a row and four times in the last five years.

New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation’s The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will make its global streaming debut on Friday, February 28 exclusively on Max. The film will debut on HBO linear on Saturday, March 1 at 8:00 p.m. Et.

Rated PG-13 for strong violence, the film opened in theaters on December 13, 2024. It grossed $20.5 million worldwide, with $9.2 million coming from North American theaters and $11.3 million from international markets.

Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan.

A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg— a mighty fortress that...

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim is set to begin streaming on Max on Friday, February 28. The New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation film will premiere on HBO linear on Saturday, March1 at 8 pm Et.

Based on characters created by J.R.R. Tolkien, War of the Rohirrim is set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of Lord of the Rings films. Pic tells the saga of the legendary House of Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan. When a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord attacks seeking vengeance for the death of his father, Helm’s daughter Héra must summon the will to lead the resistance or face total destruction. Kenji Kamiyama directs (Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series).

Voice cast is led by Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise...

Bridgerton” Season 4, stars Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha, Jonathan Bailey, Adjoa Andoh, Julie Andrews, Lorraine Ashbourne, Masali Baduza, Hannah Dodd , Victor Alli, Nicola Coughlan, Daniel Francis, Ruth Gemmell, Florence Hunt, Martins Imhangbe, Claudia Jessie, Luke Newton, Golda Rosheuvel, Will Tilston and Polly Walker, streaming in 2025 on Netflix:

‘…the fourth season of ‘Bridgerton’ turns its focus to bohemian second son ‘Benedict’ (Thompson).

“Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating ‘Lady in Silver’ at his mother’s masquerade ball…”

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Bridgerton‘s annual Season of Love celebration unleashed new details on the upcoming fourth season, including confirmation that fan favorite Simone Ashley will return as Kate Sharma, Anthony Bridgerton’s wife. The virtual fan celebration included a new teaser for the much-anticipated season that focuses on the relationship between Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).

New photos were released from the masquerade ball, which will be featured in episode one. The photos also show new season four cast members Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun, Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li, and Isabella Wei as Posy Li.

Showrunner Jess Brownell confirmed season four will include more characters who “run the ton.” Fans will also be treated to much more of the Queen’s right-hand man, Brimsley, played by Hugh Sachs.

Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in ‘Bridgerton’ season 4 episode 1 (Photo Cr. Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2025)

“The fourth season of...

Netflix rolled out the First Look photos for Season 4 of their hit series, Bridgerton!

On Friday (February 14), members of the cast and fans got together for the Bridgerton: Season of Love Q&a and Immersive Dinner in London, England. During it, Season 4 leads Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha made their red carpet debut together.

The pair also take center stage in some newly released photos and a BTS teaser from the set of the show.

Keep reading to find out more…

Luke and Yerin share a dance in one of the First Look pictures. Others who appear in them include Season 3 leads Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton.

Here’s the official logline for the new season: “The fourth season of Bridgerton turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict (Thompson). Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating...

“Bridgerton” is donning its finest attire in the first look at the upcoming fourth season. And every fan’s hopes are coming true: there’s going to be an elegant masquerade ball.

“Bridgerton” Season 4 will focus on Benedict (Luke Thompson), the bohemian second son of the Benedict family. Despite his brothers’ happy marriages, Benedict has no plans to settle down anytime soon. That changes once he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball.

The series is currently filming in London and the U.K. and does not have an announced release date. However, Netflix did drop a behind-the-scenes sneak peek.

Check out the first look photos below:

Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in “Bridgerton” Season 4 (Photo Credit: Netflix)

Yerin Ha as Sophie Beckett in “Bridgerton” Season 4 (Photo Credit: Netflix)

Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li, Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gao, Isabella Wei as Posy Li...

“Bridgerton” book fans, our moment has arrived. At a fan event for Netflix’s global romantic phenomenon on Valentine’s Day, the show confirmed that the eight-episode Season 4 will kick off with a masquerade ball in Episode 1. That event was teased in “Bridgerton’s” Season 3 finale back in June 2024, and book fans know it’s the inciting incident for Benedict’s (Luke Thompson) love story, with a Cinderella-esque mysterious meet-cute with Sophie (series newcomer Yerin Ha).

At the event in London, current showrunner Jess Brownell teased that the forthcoming season, based on the book “An Offer from a Gentleman” by Julia Quinn, is the “Bridgerton” season most “faithful” to the respective novel.

Other tidbits? Colin (Luke Newton) and Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) have their baby, as you can see in new photos below; and Kate (Simone Ashley) indeed will be back for Season 4 alongside husband Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) — this has...

Netflix and Shondaland captivated fans today with an exclusive sneak peek of Benedict and Sophie’s passionate love story heightening anticipation for the steamy Bridgerton Season 4. The conversation moderated by Queen Charlotte herself, Golda Rosheuvel, included showrunner Jess Brownell and season leads Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton) and Yerin Ha (Sophie Baek).

The panel in London unveiled never-before-seen photos of favorite characters in the ton, beloved book moments to expect, and a first look at the highly anticipated masquerade ball. The group revealed that the masquerade ball from Julia Quinn’s Offer from a Gentleman will be featured in the first episode of Bridgerton Season 4.

Thompson and Ha also shared their excitement about the current production of season four and filming the highly anticipated Masquerade Ball. Brownell recapped where the characters left off at the end of Season 3 and a preview of what viewers can expect from this next season.

The...

It’s a longstanding Bridgerton tradition for the show to release content from the romance drama on Valentine’s Day. This time, Netflix is providing first-look images and footage from the upcoming fourth season, which is not slated to premiere until next year.

The eight-episode Season 4, about Benedict Bridgerton’s (Luke Thompson) search for love, is still in production in London but it already has filmed the pivotal masquerade ball scene, with several photos provided of Benedict and the Lady in Silver, Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), who will capture his heart.

There is also video of that — as Sophie calls it — “spectacular night,” with her and Benedict seen dancing in the dark. You can watch the full video with a lot more Season 4 footage a little further down.

The released images also provide glimpses at Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton) as new parents and indicate that Violet...

Netflix gave “Bridgerton” fans a special Valentine’s Day present Friday with a first look at Season 4. The streamer unveiled several images from the upcoming season as well as a behind-the-scenes video cut with the first footage from the new episodes, which are still in production.

Now starring new leading couple Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha as Benedict Bridgerton and love interest Sophie Baek, respectively, the new season of the Shonda Rhimes-produced romance “turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict (Thompson). Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver (Ha’s Sophie) at his mother’s masquerade ball.”

During Friday’s “Season of Love” event for the show, “Bridgerton” showrunner Jess Brownell confirmed alongside Thompson and Ha that Season 4 is the “most faithful” adaptation of one of Julia Quinn’s “Bridgerton” books...

Everyone is eagerly awaiting the return of Netflix's top period drama series. Unfortunately, it will be some time before that happens, as production on the fourth season of Bridgerton is currently underway. While an official release year hasn't been confirmed, the show's showrunner expects the series to return in 2026. This may seem like a long way off, but it'll be 2026 before we know it!

The first season explored the love story between Daphne and Simon. The second season then shifted its focus to the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony, and told his love story with Kate. The latest season, Bridgerton season 3, saw Colin and Penelope finally get together. Now, in the upcoming Bridgerton season 4, fans can expect a new romance to take center stage. It's Benedict Bridgerton's turn to find love, and he’ll meet his match in the alluring Lady in Silver, Sophie Baek.

Luke Thompson reprises his role...

Sally Wainwright’s new drama series Riot Women has unveiled a first look and the series will debut on BBC and Britbox later in 2025.

Sally Wainwright is perhaps one of the most recognisable voices in the British TV drama landscape after shows like Happy Valley and Gentleman Jack made her into a national treasure. Wainwright also created the all too soon axed Renegade Nell for Disney+, but the unfortunate cancellation of the swashbuckling series clearly hasn’t slowed the writer down.

Riot Women, Wainwright’s take on punk rock and aging, was previously known as Hot Flush as it was greenlit in August 2023. BBC unveiled a first look at the series which follows a group of five women who form a punk rock band to enter a talent show, but discover they have a lot to say.

Joanna Scanlan, Rosalie Craig, Tamsin Greig, Lorraine Ashbourne and Amelia Bullmore star in...

Tamsin Greig and Joanna Scanlan are ready to rock in first look images from their new BBC/BritBox series “Riot Women.”

The six-part drama, from “Happy Valley” creator Sally Wainwright, sees five middle-aged women form a punk-rock band and enter a local talent contest – giving them an outlet to vent about their demanding jobs, pushy parents, demanding kids and irritating partners.

“As the story progresses, it’s more than music that binds them; a deeply potent, long-buried secret begins to surface – one that unexpectedly entangles Kitty and Beth, the two unlikely creative masterminds behind the band, in a complex triangle – and threatens to tear everything apart,” reads the logline.

Rosalie Craig, Lorraine Ashbourne, Amelia Bullmore, Taj Atwal, Chandeep Uppal and Macy Jacob-Seelochan also star. Arxx have written original songs for the show.

Lorraine Ashbourne, Rosalie Craig, Joanna Scanlan, Amelia Bullmore and Tamsin Greig in ‘Riot Women’ (courtesy of BBC/Britbox...

A first look at Sally Wainwright‘s next project, Riot Women, has been unveiled by the BBC and streaming service BritBox.

The BAFTA-winning writer, known for Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax and Gentleman Jack, has taken on a new six-part series led by Joanna Scanlan (After Love, The Thick of It), Rosalie Craig (Moonflower Murders, Serpent Queen) Tamsin Greig (Sexy Beast, The Completely Made Up Adventures of Dick Turpin), Lorraine Ashbourne (Sherwood, Alma’s Not Normal) and Amelia Bullmore (The Buccaneers, Vienna Blood).

The newly released images show the five women pulling together as punk rockers, forming a makeshift band for a local talent contest. But in writing their first original song, the group soon discover they have a lot to say. Taj Atwal (Line of Duty), Chandeep Uppal (Holby City), and Macy-Jacob Seelochan (Shadow and Bone) feature as the band’s riotous backing singers.

Sally Wainwright’s ‘Riot Women...

Featuring the voices of: Gaia Wise, Brian Cox, Miranda Otto, Luke Pasqualino, Lorraine Ashbourne, Shaun Dooley, Benjamin Wainwright, Yazdan Qafouri | Written by Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews, Phoebe Gittins, Arty Papageorgiou | Directed by Kenji Kamiyama

It has been over 20 years since Peter Jackson’s adaptations of The Lord of the Rings were all released onto the big-screen. With box office takings that reach almost $3 billion worldwide, 17 Academy Award wins, and extended edition marathons which repeatedly show at cinemas, it is an understatement to call this adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s novels a success.

Ever since, there have been repeated attempts to recapture the success of that massively influential trilogy. Peter Jackson returned to direct a trilogy adaptation of The Hobbit, which may have replicated the financial success but fell short everywhere else. Amazon Prime Video released The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, a streaming series focusing...

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim has debuted to $4.6 million at the box office, according to a recent report by Variety. However, it was revealed that the film’s performance in the box office was not Warner Bros.’ primary focus.

The anime film, which was produced on a $30 million budget, was developed and rushed into production primarily to safeguard New Line Cinema’s rights to adapt J. R. R. Tolkien’s works.

The studio has held these rights through a licensing agreement with Zaentz Co. since the late 1990s. Though the specific terms of the contract are not public, it is believed that Warner Bros. is required to maintain active development and production of Tolkien-related projects to retain the rights.

In early 2022, Zaentz Co., which controls a portfolio of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit rights, reportedly began exploring a sale of its Tolkien holdings.

Warner Bros’ Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim and Sony’s Kraven The Hunter will battle it out at the UK and Ireland box office this weekend.

Launching in 520 cinemas, The War Of The Rohirrimis an animated feature set 183 years before Peter Jackson’s Lord Of The Rings trilogy. Those titles were major box office successes, all opening with over £11m each and collectively grossing £181.7m in the UK and Ireland.

Brian Cox leads the voice cast as Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, who must defend the ancient stronghold of Hornburg from theruthless Dunlending lord. Gaia Wise,...

On Wednesday 11 December 2024, Sky Arts broadcasts Portrait Artist of the Year!

Andy Serkis And Lorraine Ashbourne Season 11 Episode 10 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Portrait Artist of the Year” titled “Andy Serkis And Lorraine Ashbourne” promises to be an exciting showcase of artistic talent. This popular show on Sky Arts features artists from across the UK and Ireland as they compete to create stunning portraits of well-known personalities.

In this episode, the spotlight will be on two famous sitters: actor Andy Serkis, known for his roles in films like “The Lord of the Rings” and “Planet of the Apes,” and actress Lorraine Ashbourne, who has appeared in various television series and films. Their presence will surely inspire the artists as they strive to capture their likenesses on canvas.

The competition is fierce, with each artist bringing their unique style and skill to the challenge. The stakes are high, as the...

On Wednesday 11 December 2024, Sky Mix broadcasts Portrait Artist of the Year!

Andy Serkis And Lorraine Ashbourne Season 11 Episode 10 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Portrait Artist of the Year” features two well-known sitters, Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne. This exciting installment will air on Sky Mix and promises to showcase the talents of artists from across the UK and Ireland. Each artist will have the chance to create a portrait of these famous figures, pushing their skills to the limit.

In this episode, the artists will face the challenge of capturing the unique personalities of Serkis and Ashbourne. Both sitters have made significant contributions to the world of acting, and their presence is sure to inspire creativity among the contestants. Viewers can expect to see a variety of artistic styles as the participants interpret their sitters in different ways.

The competition remains fierce, with the ultimate goal of winning a £10,000 prize.

With The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim set to hit theaters soon, Animehunch had the opportunity to interview Kenji Kamiyama, the legendary director behind the anime adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic world.

Kamiyama, known for his work on Eden of the East, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Napping Princess, shared insights into the challenges and unique aspects of directing this ambitious project.

Director Kenji Kamiyama speaking to Animehunch The Challenges of Portraying Large-Scale Battles:

When asked about the most significant difference between directing The War of the Rohirrim and his previous works, Kamiyama highlighted the challenges of portraying large-scale battle scenes featuring horses and soldiers.

While the director acknowledged that animation was a medium that was suitable for portraying fantasy stories, the sheer scale of battles in the movie, with an added sense of realism, was not something that animation was good at portraying.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim writers Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou, alongside Héra star Gaia Wise, explain how the movie's new characters drew inspiration from Sam and Éowyn. The upcoming War of the Rohirrim movie tells the story of Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox) and his defense of Rohan against the Dunlendings, later becoming the namesake to the kingdom's Helm's Deep stronghold. The movie also introduces original characters to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, including Wise's Héra, Olwyn (Lorraine Ashbourne), and Lief (Bilal Hasna) as some of the more prominent newcomers.

Speaking with Screen Rant, Gittins and Papageorgiou explained the inspiration behind The War of the Rohirrim's original characters, discussing how some elements were pulled from established heroes. This includes much of Héra's inspiration coming from Éowyn, while Lief was inspired by Samwise Gamgee. The writers touch on other original characters like Olwyn and Old Pennicruik...

Despite several attempts to recapture it across multiple media, it’s clear that Peter Jackson’s original Lord of the Rings trilogy was lightning in a bottle. Not that it’s stopping the people who greenlight big-budget projects from trying, and Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim is the best-case scenario for that effort: A visually striking, self-contained adventure bringing a new perspective to one of the linchpin tales contained in the Appendices to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings novels, combining cutting-edge Japanese animation with the audiovisual language established by Jackson’s original trilogy of films.

The film is ostensibly about Helm Hammerhand, one of the great horse-master kings of Rohan, and the tribal feud against his Wildling rivals that eventually costs him his life. That feud started a war that created a legend, and set the stage for one of the pivotal skirmishes in the War of the Ring,...

The excitement builds for the upcoming episode of “Portrait Artist of the Year,” which is set to air on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on Sky Arts. In Season 11, Episode 10, titled “Andy Serkis And Lorraine Ashbourne,” talented artists from across the UK and Ireland will showcase their skills in a thrilling competition. This week, they will have the unique opportunity to create portraits of two well-known figures, Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne.

As the artists work against the clock, viewers can expect to see a range of styles and techniques on display. Each artist will strive to capture the essence of their famous sitters, hoping to impress the judges with their creativity and talent. The stakes are high, as the winner will not only take home a £10,000 prize but will also have their portrait exhibited in a prestigious cultural institution.

Fans of the show will be eager to see how...

Middle-Earth returned to the capital this evening for the world premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama (the Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series), the talented voice cast is led by Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise as his daughter Héra; and Luke Pasqualino as Wulf. Miranda Otto, who delivered an unforgettable, award-winning performance in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy, reprises her role as Éowyn, Shieldmaiden of Rohan, who serves as the tale’s narrator. The voice ensemble also includes Lorraine Ashbourne, Yazdan Qafouri, Benjamin Wainwright, Laurence Ubong Williams, Shaun Dooley, Michael Wildman, Jude Akuwudike, Bilal Hasna and Janine Duvitski.

The movie hits cinemas on December 13th. Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.

The tales of Helm Hammerhand are true. Before you return to Middle-earth, Warner Bros. Pictures has brought online an extended preview of New Line Cinema’s The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

The New Line Cinema anime feature returns audiences to the epic world brought to life in The Lord of the Rings trilogy based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien. Rated PG-13 for strong violence, the film will open in theaters on December 13.

Under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama (the Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series), the voice cast is led by Brian Cox (Succession) as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise (A Walk in the Woods) as his daughter Héra; and Luke Pasqualino (Snowpiercer) as Wulf.

Miranda Otto, who delivered an unforgettable, award-winning performance in The Lord of the Rings trilogy,...

Yesterday, Sony Pictures was mocked by many for releasing the opening 8 minutes of Kraven the Hunter. It was deemed a "desperate" move to increase interest in the studio's latest Marvel movie which shares a release date - December 13 - with The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

Warner Bros. Discovery has today responded by releasing the first 8 minutes of its animated prequel (via SFFGazette.com), offering fans a better idea of what to expect from this adventure.

In The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, an original anime feature being released in theaters by New Line Cinema, we'll return to Middle-earth, the iconic world previously brought to life in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien.

The impressive voice cast is led by Brian Cox (Succession) as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise (A Walk in the Woods...

The holiday season is a magical time for moviegoers as studios rush to bring their most prominent titles to cinemas, vying for those after-meal entertainment dollars. This year, there’s some stiff competition as films like Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Kraven the Hunter, and Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu enter the battle. Still, one film is ready to present fans with a new story for a time-honored franchise, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Today, tickets are available on Fandango for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, premiering in theaters on Friday, December 13.

According to Fandango’s 2024 Most Anticipated Movies Survey, The War of the Rohirrim was voted the #5 Most Anticipated Holiday Movie and the #2 Most Anticipated Movie of December. Legendary anime director Kenji Kamiyama directs The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, an animated dark fantasy epic set in the...

Warner Bros. Animation has released the first official clip from next month's The Lord of the Rings prequel film, The War of the Rohirrim, and it teases what looks like it might be the one of the movie's climactic battles.

In the clip, we see the king's daughter, Hera, challenge the villainous Wulf to single combat. Despite being urged to take caution, Wulf accepts, and Hera charges to meet her foe.

We also have a first look at the film's tie-in popcorn bucket, which takes the form of a war-hammer. Let's hope audiences don't get too excited while watching the movie and start re-enacting scenes in the theater.

Check out the clip below, along with the popcorn holder and a recently-released teaser.

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Warner Bros. unveiled a new featurette on the upcoming The Lord Of the Rings: The War Of Rohirrim anime on Nov 26, 2024.

The behind-the-scenes featurette features director Kenji Kamiyama, producers Philippa Boyens, Jason DeMarco, and Joseph Chou, along with cast members Gaia Wise (voice of Héra) and Laurence Ubong Williams (voice of Fréaláf), where they talk about the transformation of Tolkien’s Middle-earth epic into an anime.

Checkout the video below:

The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim is slated to release in U.S. on Dec 13, 2024, and internationally on Dec 11, 2024.

Kenji Kamiyama, known for his work on Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Eden Of The East, will direct the film, with Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, Sam Register, Carolyn Blackwood and Toby Emmerich serving as executive producers.

It is produced by produced by Oscar winner Philippa Boyens, known for her work on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies,...

WaterTower Music, Warner Bros.’ in-house music label, has unveiled the official theme song for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

The track, titled “The Rider,” is performed by English breakout artist Paris Paloma. The song was written and produced by Phoebe Gittins and David Long.

The music video for The Rider and its album cover art can be viewed below:

Producer Philippa Boyens praised the new addition to the franchise’s music legacy, stating, “Paris Paloma’s incredible performance of The Rider follows in the great tradition of powerful, heartfelt songs within The Lord of the Rings cinema universe. Her voice perfectly imbues the emotion, courage, and indefinable magic that is Middle-earth.”

A lifelong fan of Tolkien’s works, Paloma also expressed her excitement about being part of the franchise.

“I became completely immersed in Middle-earth, both in the books and the movies, and I have...

“Nothing happens in a vacuum,” notes Dcs Ian St. Clair (David Morrissey) in one of several police press conferences which punctuate the return of gritty crime drama “Sherwood” to BritBox (November 14). “There is such a thing as a mood or a culture that is hard to see, hard to define. But it can grip a place.” On this occasion, it’s not the deep-seated divisions stemming from a 1980s miners’ strike that has the stranglehold, but a middle-aged matriarch hellbent on exacerbating a bitter turf war.

It’s a pivot which both justifies a second helping – most of its BAFTA-nominated predecessor’s loose ends appeared to have been tied up – and helps fill the void opened up by another naturalistic, nail-biting BBC saga. Of course, its first season already had plenty in common with Sally Wainwright’s “Happy Valley”; an instinctive grasp of its Northern England surroundings, for example, and...

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of Rohirrim unveiled a new tapestry artwork and a behind-the-scene video of its creation at this year’s New York Comic Con on Oct 18, 2025.

Tapestry artwork

The BTS video begins with rough pencil sketches of the film’s main characters and mythical settings. As the video progresses, fans can see how digital technology was used to add details and refine the sketches.

The final phase of the process involved animating the drawings, bringing movement and depth to the visual designs. The video culminated with the unveiling of the finished tapestry.

Checkout the video below:

The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim is slated to release in U.S. on Dec 13, 2024, and internationally on Dec 11, 2024.

Kenji Kamiyama, known for his work on Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Eden Of The East, will direct the film, with Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, Sam Register,...

New Line Cinema is marching into New York City Comic-Con with a special presentation for the upcoming original anime feature The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. The panel places Lotr fans at the heart of the world, which J. R. R. Tolkien created, giving them a front-row seat for an animated event film arranged by the award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama (Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series). Today’s BTS video for The War of the Rohirrim brings us behind the magic of Kamiyama’s film, highlighting the painstaking process of creating a high-concept fantasy adventure from scribbles and scratches.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim BTS video begins with rough pencil sketches of characters and mythical locales before showcasing charcoal drawings and the storyboarding process. After completing the look of the world and its characters,...

In the second episode of the new run of Alma’s Not Normal, Alma (Sophie Willan) faces more chaos in her typically unpredictable life. Her mother Joan (Lorraine Ashbourne) remains in denial about her situation, rejecting all advice, especially from Alma. Frustrated with her mum, Alma’s grandmother suggests she seek fun to combat her low self-esteem, […]

Alma’s Not Normal: Series 2, Episode 2...

We’re welcomed back into the lively world of Sophie Willan’s BBC comedy Alma’s Not Normal for a second helping of its heartwarming yet hilarious tales. Created by and starring Willan, the show takes its semiautobiographical inspiration from her upbringing in Bolton. Season 2 finds endearing leading lady Alma Nuttall returning to her hometown, still striving for glamour despite obstacles, and reuniting with her unforgettable friends and family.

Alma, played with boundless charm by Willan, greets us afresh sporting a baby pink moped in place of her trusty bike. Her trademark optimism persists despite joblessness. We also reconnect with Alma’s mother Lin, suffering ongoing mental health issues brilliantly portrayed by Siobhan Finneran. Lin finds herself once more entangled in the troubled healthcare system. Then there’s Alma’s flamboyant grandmother Joan, brought to vibrant life by Lorraine Ashbourne. Joan’s usual high spirits are tempered by a revealing new health battle.

Dearest gentle readers, it seems the reports of a certain member of the Bridgerton cast exiting the series ahead of season 4 have been greatly exaggerated.

Despite rampant speculation that the upcoming fourth season would not see the return of Simone Ashley as Kate Bridgerton, Ashley has dispelled the rumors by confirming she will indeed be back in some capacity for the upcoming fourth season of Netflix’s hit regency era romantic drama.

"I know that I am returning, but that’s all I can say,” Ashley confirmed to Glamour UK in a new interview when asked about her involvement in the upcoming season which has begun filming in the UK, “I absolutely adore the show, and the more I can be a part of it, the better. They’ve been really kind to work around my schedule.”

While Ashley was unable to provide any specifics about her involvement in the upcoming fourth season,...

The BBC has commissioned a third series of James Graham’s award winning drama Sherwood, and here are the details.

Aside perhaps from Jack Thorne, James Graham may well be the most prolific screen/playwright working today. By far his biggest runaway success is dark drama Sherwood, which recently concluded its second series on the BBC.

Showcasing a terrific ensemble cast, including David Morrissey, Lesley Manville, Robert Glenister, Lorraine Ashbourne, Claire Rushbrook and Philip Jackson, the ensemble play members of a fractured community inhabiting a small village in Nottinghamshire, as they attempt to move on from the murder of a former union activist.

The BBC has confirmed that its has recommissioned the show for a third series. It will once again be written by Graham.

Graham said “It continues to be the greatest privilege to tell stories set in and inspired by the history of my home county of Nottinghamshire.