If you think that Jim Moriarty is no longer a problem for Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock Holmes, you might be in for a surprise in the series' upcoming season....Read more...
- 6/15/2016
- by Yidio
- Yidio
Batman's having a bad week. In each year's tournament, some dreams are made while others are broken. This year, it was the Caped Crusader's turn to be on the business end of a great upset. Bested by no less than Han Solo, returning titan Batman has fallen in the second round of the HitFix's third annual showdown. Also leaving us after tragic defeats — Deadpool! Rey! Finn! Jon Snow! Ron Swanson! Ultron and Regina George! Many giants of goodness or villainy left their dreams on the arena floor. And now on to Round 3! Eight unbelievably mighty match ups to take us to the semi-finals: Han Solo vs. Furiosa Ripley vs. Ant-Man Xena vs. Jessica Jones Agent Peggy Carter vs. Sherlock Joker vs. Kylo Ren Keyser Soze vs. Hans Gruber Hannibal Lecter vs. Jim Moriarty Catwoman vs. Kilgrave Two time champion Xena stood astride the competition once more as the top vote getter in round two.
- 3/24/2016
- by Richard Rushfield
- Hitfix
TV, TV, on the wall… who’s the baddest of them all?
That’s the question at the heart of TVLine’s March BADness Bracket Tournament, a brutal scrum among the most violent, scheming, bitchy, low-down dirty characters ever to grace the small screen.
RelatedMarch BADness Tourney: Fangs Come Out in Our All-Vampire Showdowns!
Love to hate ’em or just plain love ’em, there’s no denying these 64 filthy mcnasties have left an indelible mark on the TV landscape. But treacherous as they are, they’re not about to share their glory.
That’s where you come in. From now...
That’s the question at the heart of TVLine’s March BADness Bracket Tournament, a brutal scrum among the most violent, scheming, bitchy, low-down dirty characters ever to grace the small screen.
RelatedMarch BADness Tourney: Fangs Come Out in Our All-Vampire Showdowns!
Love to hate ’em or just plain love ’em, there’s no denying these 64 filthy mcnasties have left an indelible mark on the TV landscape. But treacherous as they are, they’re not about to share their glory.
That’s where you come in. From now...
- 3/16/2016
- TVLine.com
Sherlock, Season 3, Episode 4, “The Abominable Bride”
Written by Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffatt
Directed by Douglas Mackinnon
Aired Friday, January 2nd at 9pm Et on PBS
It has been a while since Sherlock Holmes last graced our screens—two years, to be exact. In the closing moments of the last episode, “His Last Vow,” he was sent off to exile as punishment for the murder of Charles Magnussen. However, he was recalled moments after taking off due to the reappearance of Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott). With Season Four expected to arrive next year, Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Watson (Martin Freeman) return with a Victorian-themed special, which is perhaps the most perplexing episode to date.
“The Abominable Bride” sees the duo investigate a series of murders committed by a woman, Emilia Ricoletti, who is already dead. As Sherlock delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself haunted by old ghosts, namely his nemesis Moriarty.
Written by Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffatt
Directed by Douglas Mackinnon
Aired Friday, January 2nd at 9pm Et on PBS
It has been a while since Sherlock Holmes last graced our screens—two years, to be exact. In the closing moments of the last episode, “His Last Vow,” he was sent off to exile as punishment for the murder of Charles Magnussen. However, he was recalled moments after taking off due to the reappearance of Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott). With Season Four expected to arrive next year, Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Watson (Martin Freeman) return with a Victorian-themed special, which is perhaps the most perplexing episode to date.
“The Abominable Bride” sees the duo investigate a series of murders committed by a woman, Emilia Ricoletti, who is already dead. As Sherlock delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself haunted by old ghosts, namely his nemesis Moriarty.
- 1/2/2016
- by Katie Wong
- SoundOnSight
BBC
With a show as popular – and rarely on – as Sherlock, the internet is always buzzing with speculation about where it will go next when it eventually returns.
One of the biggest reactions to a TV episode in recent years happened after the finale of series two, The Reichenbach Fall, when Sherlock jumped from a rooftop and promptly returned from the dead. For two years, fans came up with endless theories about how the detective faked his death – varying wildly in believability – until series three revealed the actual answer. Such was the depth to which fans dissected the episodes that the explanation in the show actually felt less developed than some of those fans had made up.
And that spirit has carried on in this long gap between series three and four, as fans wonder what will happen next to Sherlock and John, how Mary’s pregnancy will turn out...
With a show as popular – and rarely on – as Sherlock, the internet is always buzzing with speculation about where it will go next when it eventually returns.
One of the biggest reactions to a TV episode in recent years happened after the finale of series two, The Reichenbach Fall, when Sherlock jumped from a rooftop and promptly returned from the dead. For two years, fans came up with endless theories about how the detective faked his death – varying wildly in believability – until series three revealed the actual answer. Such was the depth to which fans dissected the episodes that the explanation in the show actually felt less developed than some of those fans had made up.
And that spirit has carried on in this long gap between series three and four, as fans wonder what will happen next to Sherlock and John, how Mary’s pregnancy will turn out...
- 11/21/2015
- by Christian Bone
- Obsessed with Film
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The new James Bond film, Spectre, leaves lots of questions behind. We try and answer some of them here...
This article contains spoilers for lots of James Bond films, including Spectre.
The new James Bond movie will have been out for a week before we know just how well it's done at the box office, but based on the hype, the critical acclaim and the extended nine-day opening 'weekend' (including 60% of the whole UK box office take on Monday, despite only showing after 7pm), it's likely that Spectre will break records for this year.
The 24th instalment, and Daniel Craig's fourth outing as 007, comes on the heels of the billion dollar success of Skyfall, currently the highest-grossing film of all time at the UK box office and the highest-grossing British film of all time, full stop. With Sam Mendes back in the director's seat, the shadow...
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The new James Bond film, Spectre, leaves lots of questions behind. We try and answer some of them here...
This article contains spoilers for lots of James Bond films, including Spectre.
The new James Bond movie will have been out for a week before we know just how well it's done at the box office, but based on the hype, the critical acclaim and the extended nine-day opening 'weekend' (including 60% of the whole UK box office take on Monday, despite only showing after 7pm), it's likely that Spectre will break records for this year.
The 24th instalment, and Daniel Craig's fourth outing as 007, comes on the heels of the billion dollar success of Skyfall, currently the highest-grossing film of all time at the UK box office and the highest-grossing British film of all time, full stop. With Sam Mendes back in the director's seat, the shadow...
- 10/29/2015
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Andrew Scott absolutely loves that fans of Sherlock have an "all-consuming passion" for the BBC One series.
You'll no doubt be familiar with Scott's villainous sneer from his show-stopping turn as the devious Jim Moriarty opposite Benedict Cumberbatch in Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat's update of Sherlock Holmes.
Speaking to Red, Scott said that he has nothing but love for Sherlock's dedicated and extremely enthusiastic fanbase.
"There's this assumption about fans that they're nuts. But they're people that are really passionate, and I like that," he explained.
"Everyone has that when they're young and as we get older that passion – that real, all-consuming passion – gets knocked out of you and you become cynical."
Having already captured the hearts of one massive fanbase, Scott is now turning his attention to the James Bond franchise with a key role in Spectre.
Scott described his character Max Denbigh as a major...
You'll no doubt be familiar with Scott's villainous sneer from his show-stopping turn as the devious Jim Moriarty opposite Benedict Cumberbatch in Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat's update of Sherlock Holmes.
Speaking to Red, Scott said that he has nothing but love for Sherlock's dedicated and extremely enthusiastic fanbase.
"There's this assumption about fans that they're nuts. But they're people that are really passionate, and I like that," he explained.
"Everyone has that when they're young and as we get older that passion – that real, all-consuming passion – gets knocked out of you and you become cynical."
Having already captured the hearts of one massive fanbase, Scott is now turning his attention to the James Bond franchise with a key role in Spectre.
Scott described his character Max Denbigh as a major...
- 8/27/2015
- Digital Spy
Daniel Craig is back at James Bond 007 in Spectre. And the new trailer gives some clues as to what to expect. Here's our detailed look...
Blimey, it's hard to beat a good James Bond trailer these days. Mirroring the memorable marketing campaign for Skyfall, the new trailer for Sam Mendes' second Bond movie gives us far more to chew on than March's teaser. Our analysis of that one is here.
It also gives us an idea of how the film will go back to the basics of the series while simultaneously tying up loose ends from the previous three films starring Daniel Craig, by bringing back the titular criminal organisation from the original run. If you haven't watched the trailer yet, take a look at the embedded video below and then read on for some potentially spoilery analysis of what's going on...
Looks good, right? Planes, trains, automobiles and...
Blimey, it's hard to beat a good James Bond trailer these days. Mirroring the memorable marketing campaign for Skyfall, the new trailer for Sam Mendes' second Bond movie gives us far more to chew on than March's teaser. Our analysis of that one is here.
It also gives us an idea of how the film will go back to the basics of the series while simultaneously tying up loose ends from the previous three films starring Daniel Craig, by bringing back the titular criminal organisation from the original run. If you haven't watched the trailer yet, take a look at the embedded video below and then read on for some potentially spoilery analysis of what's going on...
Looks good, right? Planes, trains, automobiles and...
- 7/22/2015
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Oh, Sherlock. What one hand giveth, the other taketh away, or something – while we're ecstatic to hear that series four's filming dates have been confirmed, we're less ecstatic that it likely won't air until 2017.
That's a three-year gap between series three and four, the longest the show has had to date, although this time we will have the non-canon Victorian special to tide us over (expect that to air sometime in the 2015 festive period, possibly, maybe).
It's early days, but below we've rounded up all the information we have so far about Sherlock's fourth run.
When will it air?
No air date has been confirmed, and it likely won't be until weeks beforehand. But based on previous transmission dates, we feel fairly confident in saying that Sherlock series four, episode one will premiere on Sunday January 1, 2017, with episodes two and three following on January 8 and 15.
Steven Moffat announced last...
That's a three-year gap between series three and four, the longest the show has had to date, although this time we will have the non-canon Victorian special to tide us over (expect that to air sometime in the 2015 festive period, possibly, maybe).
It's early days, but below we've rounded up all the information we have so far about Sherlock's fourth run.
When will it air?
No air date has been confirmed, and it likely won't be until weeks beforehand. But based on previous transmission dates, we feel fairly confident in saying that Sherlock series four, episode one will premiere on Sunday January 1, 2017, with episodes two and three following on January 8 and 15.
Steven Moffat announced last...
- 5/15/2015
- Digital Spy
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman return to Sherlock for the 2015 Special. Here's a round-up of the Special news and rumours so far...
Latest news
Filming on the 2015 Sherlock Special kicked off in Bristol on Monday the 5th of January. The Victorian vaulted cellars of music venue Colstan Hall are reported to be providing one backdrop for the episode.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman were both snapped by trusty #setlock fans wearing the same period costume as in the preview image released by the BBC in November (see above).
Underneath that handsome top hat, Cumberbatch is sporting a shiny slicked-back hair do that, as does his costume, bears a strong resemblance to that worn by Jeremy Brett in the 80s-90s Granada Television Holmes series. Martin Freeman was also photographed in his David Burke-as-Watson-style brown suit and ‘tache (which, seeing how much the actor reputedly didn’t enjoy wearing his...
Latest news
Filming on the 2015 Sherlock Special kicked off in Bristol on Monday the 5th of January. The Victorian vaulted cellars of music venue Colstan Hall are reported to be providing one backdrop for the episode.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman were both snapped by trusty #setlock fans wearing the same period costume as in the preview image released by the BBC in November (see above).
Underneath that handsome top hat, Cumberbatch is sporting a shiny slicked-back hair do that, as does his costume, bears a strong resemblance to that worn by Jeremy Brett in the 80s-90s Granada Television Holmes series. Martin Freeman was also photographed in his David Burke-as-Watson-style brown suit and ‘tache (which, seeing how much the actor reputedly didn’t enjoy wearing his...
- 1/6/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
When Andrew Scott came upon a role in the upcoming film Pride, about gay and lesbian activists who lend support to striking miners in the mid-1980s, he was looking to do something more “low-key,” he told EW.
That certainly doesn’t describe the role that Sherlock fans associate with the Irish actor; Scott is perhaps most recognizable as Sherlock’s arch-nemesis Jim Moriarty, which he plays in sublimely outlandish and creepy fashion. His character in Pride, however, is miles away from Moriarty, the role that has gotten him complimentary desserts in restaurants and shocked reactions in elevators.
Scott gives a quiet performance as Gethin,...
That certainly doesn’t describe the role that Sherlock fans associate with the Irish actor; Scott is perhaps most recognizable as Sherlock’s arch-nemesis Jim Moriarty, which he plays in sublimely outlandish and creepy fashion. His character in Pride, however, is miles away from Moriarty, the role that has gotten him complimentary desserts in restaurants and shocked reactions in elevators.
Scott gives a quiet performance as Gethin,...
- 9/24/2014
- by Esther Zuckerman
- EW - Inside Movies
Season 3 of Sherlock ended with the apparent resurrection of Sherlock Holmes’ arch nemesis, Jim Moriarty. We’re going to have to wait more than a year for more Sherlock with that 2015 Christmas special they have planned. And we’ll have to wait even longer for this rematch of brilliant minds to take place in the fourth season. Even though we won’t have Sherlock on our TVs for awhile, we can have Sherlock and Moriarty on our walls with these limited edition prints by Andy Fairhust. The one above is titled “Long Live the King,” and it features Moriarty (Andrew Scott) from Season 2 seated on the royal throne in the Tower of London. The illustration below is called “Alone is What I Have,” and it is a portrait of Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) deep in thought in 221B.
These and other Sherlock prints are available for purchase here. Hat tip to Xombiedirge.
These and other Sherlock prints are available for purchase here. Hat tip to Xombiedirge.
- 9/15/2014
- by Eli Reyes
- GeekTyrant
Sherlock is coming back next year. The Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman series -- which is produced for BBC One and airs here on PBS -- will return for a special in 2015. That will be followed by a fourth season of three episodes.
Shooting on the Sherlock special will commence in January and filming of the episodes will begin later in the year.
The renewal was teased yesterday along with the possible return of Sherlock Holmes' arch-nemesis, Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott).
What do you think? Do you like the Sherlock series? Will you be watching next year?...
Shooting on the Sherlock special will commence in January and filming of the episodes will begin later in the year.
The renewal was teased yesterday along with the possible return of Sherlock Holmes' arch-nemesis, Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott).
What do you think? Do you like the Sherlock series? Will you be watching next year?...
- 7/2/2014
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It’s a wonderful day for fans of the BBC One series “Sherlock,” as the network just announced some goodies on the way.
According to the BBC One Twitter handle, the show will air a special in January 2015 before unleashing a fourth batch of three new installments.
Sherlock’s enemy Jim Moriarty “took over” the social media account with posts like “Did you miss me?” and, "#Sherlock, the hit @BBCOne drama, will return for a Special, followed by a series of three new episodes. #221back.”
Furthermore, Martin Freeman told press, "If that’s going to be a special — I’m speaking off-message here; if this was New Labour I’d get fired — I think that might be for next Christmas. A Christmas special. That’s what I understand."
"Sherlock" also stars Benedict Cumberbatch.
According to the BBC One Twitter handle, the show will air a special in January 2015 before unleashing a fourth batch of three new installments.
Sherlock’s enemy Jim Moriarty “took over” the social media account with posts like “Did you miss me?” and, "#Sherlock, the hit @BBCOne drama, will return for a Special, followed by a series of three new episodes. #221back.”
Furthermore, Martin Freeman told press, "If that’s going to be a special — I’m speaking off-message here; if this was New Labour I’d get fired — I think that might be for next Christmas. A Christmas special. That’s what I understand."
"Sherlock" also stars Benedict Cumberbatch.
- 7/2/2014
- GossipCenter
At the end of the "Sherlock" Season 3 finale, the face of Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott) appeared on video screens throughout England. Does that mean Moriarty is back in the world of Sherlock Holmes? Is there a plan for his role in Season 4?
Such questions are answered -- or at least teased -- in a recent interview with Steven Moffat.
Not that Moffat is likely to give away any details of Season 4. "I can't really say what we're doing with that, but there is no last-minute whim in this," Moffat says in a Vulture interview. "We've had what we're going to do with Moriarty in place from before the second season. Exactly what we're going to do."
In fact the only changes to the Moriarty plan seem to have come in his first appearance on "Sherlock." "Obviously Sherlock Holmes must have a Moriarty," Moffat explains. "The thing that happened that was...
Such questions are answered -- or at least teased -- in a recent interview with Steven Moffat.
Not that Moffat is likely to give away any details of Season 4. "I can't really say what we're doing with that, but there is no last-minute whim in this," Moffat says in a Vulture interview. "We've had what we're going to do with Moriarty in place from before the second season. Exactly what we're going to do."
In fact the only changes to the Moriarty plan seem to have come in his first appearance on "Sherlock." "Obviously Sherlock Holmes must have a Moriarty," Moffat explains. "The thing that happened that was...
- 2/14/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Several years ago, when I first heard that the BBC was doing a version of the Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories re-set in the modern day, I was skeptical. I’ve long loved the Holmes stories. I believe I finished reading the Canon for the first time by the age of ten. For me, part of the charm was the fog/smog filled Victorian streets of London, with the hansom cabs, the gaslights, et al. For me, the era and setting were as much characters in the stories as Holmes and Watson. I might have given the series a pass except that the co-creator and frequent writer for the series was going to be Steven Moffat.
I knew Moffat from some remarkable work he had done on Doctor Who. He has penned what I felt were some of the best episodes I’d ever watched on the series,...
I knew Moffat from some remarkable work he had done on Doctor Who. He has penned what I felt were some of the best episodes I’d ever watched on the series,...
- 2/9/2014
- by John Ostrander
- Comicmix.com
At the end of the "Sherlock" Season 3 finale, "His Final Vow," a surprising message from Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott) appears on screens all across Britain. A repeating, electronic voice says "Did you miss me?" and Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) gets called home from certain death to deal with it.
But does this mean that Moriarty is still alive? Could he have possibly survived his apparent suicide in the Season 2 finale?
While show creator Steven Moffat isn't likely to give definitive answers until "Sherlock" returns for Season 4, he does give a few hints in an interview with Digital Spy.
"He was definitely dead!" Moffat explains. "You can't fake shooting yourself in the face -- part of his head came off."
Fans, however, know now that even the most apparent of deaths can be staged.
As for the "live" message from Moriarty at the tail end of the credits, that is, according to Moffat,...
But does this mean that Moriarty is still alive? Could he have possibly survived his apparent suicide in the Season 2 finale?
While show creator Steven Moffat isn't likely to give definitive answers until "Sherlock" returns for Season 4, he does give a few hints in an interview with Digital Spy.
"He was definitely dead!" Moffat explains. "You can't fake shooting yourself in the face -- part of his head came off."
Fans, however, know now that even the most apparent of deaths can be staged.
As for the "live" message from Moriarty at the tail end of the credits, that is, according to Moffat,...
- 2/8/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
BBC
If there’s one thing that the Sherlock writers enjoy more than anything else, it’s a mind-blowing plot twist to make their audience shout at the television, very loudly.
Series 3 was no different, with Moffat and Gatiss revealing in the dying seconds of ‘His Last Vow’ that actually, Jim Moriarty, the lunatic himself, is alive and well. It’s a cliffhanger that’s left so many questions about the future of the show and generated a heap more hype to keep the fans talking about Sherlock, and the genius is that it’s such a simple twist; it’s literally the same one they pulled just a series prior, too.
It certainly leaves the Sherlockians thinking. Fandoms are like the oceans – the deeper you go, the darker they get – and in the case of the Sherlock fandom, the more we wait, the weirder our theories become. Here are ten of the bizarrest,...
If there’s one thing that the Sherlock writers enjoy more than anything else, it’s a mind-blowing plot twist to make their audience shout at the television, very loudly.
Series 3 was no different, with Moffat and Gatiss revealing in the dying seconds of ‘His Last Vow’ that actually, Jim Moriarty, the lunatic himself, is alive and well. It’s a cliffhanger that’s left so many questions about the future of the show and generated a heap more hype to keep the fans talking about Sherlock, and the genius is that it’s such a simple twist; it’s literally the same one they pulled just a series prior, too.
It certainly leaves the Sherlockians thinking. Fandoms are like the oceans – the deeper you go, the darker they get – and in the case of the Sherlock fandom, the more we wait, the weirder our theories become. Here are ten of the bizarrest,...
- 2/5/2014
- by Mark White
- Obsessed with Film
Now that "Sherlock" Season 3 has come to an end, it's time to speculate on the nature of Season 4. Sure, fans may not get to see new episodes for a year or two, but there are plenty of intriguing ideas for what the next season might look like.
Baby Watson
Considering how pregnant Mary (Amanda Abbington) was by the "Sherlock" Season 3 finale, it's safe to say that there will be a new addition to the Watson family when the show returns.
The finale gave away that this child will be a girl -- and not named Sherlock -- but how old will Baby Watson be? "Sherlock" has, for the most part, followed real time in its gaps between seasons. Season 3, for example, began about two years after Season 2 ended, a time span that echoed reality quite well. On the other hand, Season 3 encompassed more than a year of time: It was...
Baby Watson
Considering how pregnant Mary (Amanda Abbington) was by the "Sherlock" Season 3 finale, it's safe to say that there will be a new addition to the Watson family when the show returns.
The finale gave away that this child will be a girl -- and not named Sherlock -- but how old will Baby Watson be? "Sherlock" has, for the most part, followed real time in its gaps between seasons. Season 3, for example, began about two years after Season 2 ended, a time span that echoed reality quite well. On the other hand, Season 3 encompassed more than a year of time: It was...
- 2/3/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
In the final moments of "Sherlock" Season 3, fans -- and all of Britain -- got a shock when Jim Moriarty returned from the dead with the message "Did you miss me?"
But has Moriarty really returned from the dead? If so, how does that work?
Despite the fact that the British government takes the possibility so seriously that it pardons Sherlock Holmes from his suicide mission, there's a good chance that Moriarty is still dead. The messages all over the nation's televisions and other screens could have been planted by another. Moriarty might have set it all up before his suicide.
The man really might be dead. For the sake of Sherlock and of England, the audience should hope so. On the other hand, if Sherlock survived his apparent death, why couldn't Moriarty have achieved the same? Remember that audiences never saw the "real" story when it came to the faked death.
But has Moriarty really returned from the dead? If so, how does that work?
Despite the fact that the British government takes the possibility so seriously that it pardons Sherlock Holmes from his suicide mission, there's a good chance that Moriarty is still dead. The messages all over the nation's televisions and other screens could have been planted by another. Moriarty might have set it all up before his suicide.
The man really might be dead. For the sake of Sherlock and of England, the audience should hope so. On the other hand, if Sherlock survived his apparent death, why couldn't Moriarty have achieved the same? Remember that audiences never saw the "real" story when it came to the faked death.
- 2/3/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Last week on Sherlock – oh no hold on excuse me, this is that one show that two years ago some maniacs at the BBC decided to take a little break from even though everyone has been screaming into the void about it for twenty-four months? Ah yes, countless human beings have been born and begun to crawl since we last watched Sherlock, but the wait is over at long last! Get your “How He Survived” notebooks out and let’s begin!
We’re starting off just great here with the dark outline of John Watson reflected on the shiniest gravestone the sobbing eyes of fangirls have ever seen. We are treated to a version of the double-suicide upon the roof top of St. Bart’s that appears to be the result of your two year old child (you know, the one you birthed and raised since the show went on...
We’re starting off just great here with the dark outline of John Watson reflected on the shiniest gravestone the sobbing eyes of fangirls have ever seen. We are treated to a version of the double-suicide upon the roof top of St. Bart’s that appears to be the result of your two year old child (you know, the one you birthed and raised since the show went on...
- 1/20/2014
- by Adri M
- The Backlot
Feature Rob Leane 14 Jan 2014 - 09:00
Sherlock's series 3 finale has provided a massive talking point for speculation among fans. Rob looks at the options, with huge spoilers...
This article contains major spoilers for His Last Vow.
"You will not apply my precept," he said, shaking his head. "How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?”
- Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of Four, Arthur Conan Doyle
While we may not be able to eliminate any options from the latest water-tight giving-nothing-away Sherlock TV cliff-hanger, we can look at the realistic options and gain a better understanding. So, in the spirit of The Great Detective, let us look at what we know about the twist at the end of series three:
Some Gif footage of one Jim Moriarty has surfaced all over Sherlock’s world; every screen...
Sherlock's series 3 finale has provided a massive talking point for speculation among fans. Rob looks at the options, with huge spoilers...
This article contains major spoilers for His Last Vow.
"You will not apply my precept," he said, shaking his head. "How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?”
- Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of Four, Arthur Conan Doyle
While we may not be able to eliminate any options from the latest water-tight giving-nothing-away Sherlock TV cliff-hanger, we can look at the realistic options and gain a better understanding. So, in the spirit of The Great Detective, let us look at what we know about the twist at the end of series three:
Some Gif footage of one Jim Moriarty has surfaced all over Sherlock’s world; every screen...
- 1/14/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
BBC
Charles Magnusson was a nasty piece of work: half school bully, half Bond villain. That photographer was evil, but nearly too clever for his own good. That MP who blew up Parliament was never going to trouble Sherlock all that much. But to answer your question, Jim Moriarty, yes. You have been missed.
Andrew Scott’s take on Holmes’s nemesis is one of the most insanely frightening and hilariously charismatic performances that British television has seen for years. He can flick the switch between those two superlatives, and whether ‘The Empty Hearse’ left you pleasantly satisfied or horribly frustrated, Sherlock has certainly been a twisted show without him; it’s no wonder the writers have moved onto more character-based episodes.
The question on every Sherlockian’s lips though is where the show’s heading next. Did we really just theorise over Sherlock’s death for two years, only...
Charles Magnusson was a nasty piece of work: half school bully, half Bond villain. That photographer was evil, but nearly too clever for his own good. That MP who blew up Parliament was never going to trouble Sherlock all that much. But to answer your question, Jim Moriarty, yes. You have been missed.
Andrew Scott’s take on Holmes’s nemesis is one of the most insanely frightening and hilariously charismatic performances that British television has seen for years. He can flick the switch between those two superlatives, and whether ‘The Empty Hearse’ left you pleasantly satisfied or horribly frustrated, Sherlock has certainly been a twisted show without him; it’s no wonder the writers have moved onto more character-based episodes.
The question on every Sherlockian’s lips though is where the show’s heading next. Did we really just theorise over Sherlock’s death for two years, only...
- 1/13/2014
- by Mark White
- Obsessed with Film
Review Louisa Mellor 12 Jan 2014 - 22:00
Sherlock’s series 3 finale is a surprise-packed, cleverly written story with a terrific villain. Here’s our spoiler-filled review…
This review contains major spoilers. Our spoiler-free review is here.
3.3 His Last Vow
Let’s divvy up the winnings then, who had ‘rogue Secret Service assassin living under an assumed identity’ in the Mary Morstan sweepstakes?
Wrapping His Last Vow around the newly arrived Mrs Watson, taking her from ally to foe and back again, was a satisfying and thrilling end to Sherlock’s third series. Forget delaying gratification, this was revelation after twist after revelation after twist (with helicopters, shootings, and Bond villains to boot). Anyone wondering where the plot and jeopardy had gone in the previous two episodes now has their answer: it was all here, waiting to make a big showbiz entrance.
What worked so well about the Mary revelation is that it changed everything and nothing.
Sherlock’s series 3 finale is a surprise-packed, cleverly written story with a terrific villain. Here’s our spoiler-filled review…
This review contains major spoilers. Our spoiler-free review is here.
3.3 His Last Vow
Let’s divvy up the winnings then, who had ‘rogue Secret Service assassin living under an assumed identity’ in the Mary Morstan sweepstakes?
Wrapping His Last Vow around the newly arrived Mrs Watson, taking her from ally to foe and back again, was a satisfying and thrilling end to Sherlock’s third series. Forget delaying gratification, this was revelation after twist after revelation after twist (with helicopters, shootings, and Bond villains to boot). Anyone wondering where the plot and jeopardy had gone in the previous two episodes now has their answer: it was all here, waiting to make a big showbiz entrance.
What worked so well about the Mary revelation is that it changed everything and nothing.
- 1/12/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
BBC
After a two year absence, Sherlock was back. And in that time, it had built something of an Internet following; fanfics were written about the two leads, theories were created as to how the title character cheated death at the conclusion of The Reichenbach Fall, and the return of the show was hyped-up to phenomenal proportions (such is the effect of only producing an average of one and half episodes per year). But, when it did return, it would seem the writers had become over-confident, and now wanted to make the show for the fans, not the audience. The result was disappointment from those who don’t engage in Internet fanaticism. Allow me to explain…
The episode is titled The Empty Hearse, following a tradition of adapting original Holmes stories with a twist, eg: The Hounds Of Baskerville from The Hound Of The Baskervilles, A Scandal In Belgravia from...
After a two year absence, Sherlock was back. And in that time, it had built something of an Internet following; fanfics were written about the two leads, theories were created as to how the title character cheated death at the conclusion of The Reichenbach Fall, and the return of the show was hyped-up to phenomenal proportions (such is the effect of only producing an average of one and half episodes per year). But, when it did return, it would seem the writers had become over-confident, and now wanted to make the show for the fans, not the audience. The result was disappointment from those who don’t engage in Internet fanaticism. Allow me to explain…
The episode is titled The Empty Hearse, following a tradition of adapting original Holmes stories with a twist, eg: The Hounds Of Baskerville from The Hound Of The Baskervilles, A Scandal In Belgravia from...
- 1/4/2014
- by Alexander Sigsworth
- Obsessed with Film
Two years on from plunging to his apparent death before the horrified eyes of his closest - and very nearly only - friend and compatriot John Watson the great Sherlock Holmes makes his return with BBC fave Sherlock hitting the airwaves in the UK last night with the debut of its third series. And, yes, it was very much worth the wait.Having spent the interval between seasons traveling the globe rooting out the last vestiges of James Moriarty's criminal network in the employ of elder brother Mycroft - meaning, yes, there were others involved in the staging of Holmes' demise and Watson was very intentionally left out of the loop - Sherlock is summoned home at last to look into a mysterious terrorist organization planning...
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- 1/2/2014
- Screen Anarchy
BBC
Ever since 1893, when the Sherlock Holmes short story “The Adventure of the Final Problem” was published by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in Strand Magazine, James Moriarty has been Sherlock Holmes’ ultimate archenemy. Since then, Moriarty has been portrayed in a variety of Sherlock Holmes films, television series, radio broadcasts and plays, with little variation in his foundations: he’s always clever, always cunning, always nearly getting the best of the famous consulting detective.
Then, in 2010, BBC’s ‘Sherlock’ came to the screen, with a characterization of Moriarty the likes of which had never been seen. Andrew Scott’s scene-stealing performance, and, of course, top-notch writing by Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss, and Steve Thompson, created a character who is equally bizarre, hilarious, creepy, and fascinating.
With Moffat and Gatiss seemingly denying a return, however improbable, for Moriarty in the upcoming third season of ‘Sherlock,’ the show will be hard-pressed to...
Ever since 1893, when the Sherlock Holmes short story “The Adventure of the Final Problem” was published by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in Strand Magazine, James Moriarty has been Sherlock Holmes’ ultimate archenemy. Since then, Moriarty has been portrayed in a variety of Sherlock Holmes films, television series, radio broadcasts and plays, with little variation in his foundations: he’s always clever, always cunning, always nearly getting the best of the famous consulting detective.
Then, in 2010, BBC’s ‘Sherlock’ came to the screen, with a characterization of Moriarty the likes of which had never been seen. Andrew Scott’s scene-stealing performance, and, of course, top-notch writing by Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss, and Steve Thompson, created a character who is equally bizarre, hilarious, creepy, and fascinating.
With Moffat and Gatiss seemingly denying a return, however improbable, for Moriarty in the upcoming third season of ‘Sherlock,’ the show will be hard-pressed to...
- 12/20/2013
- by Cailin Coane
- Obsessed with Film
A trailer for Sherlock's highly-anticipated third series has been unveiled.
The short teaser, which aired on BBC One tonight (December 8), focuses on Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) making a grand re-entry into the lives of brother Mycroft (Mark Gatiss) and crime-solving partner Watson (Martin Freeman).
Sherlock creator on Irene Adler return: 'Sequels are never as good'
Sherlock led all of his friends and family to believe that he had died in his final showdown with arch-enemy Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott) in the series two finale 'The Reichenbach Fall'.
The newly-released trailer reveals that the third series picks up two years after the events of Sherlock's hoax.
Sherlock returns with 'The Empty Hearse' written by Mark Gatiss, followed by Stephen Thompson's 'The Sign of Three'.
The final adventure will be 'His Last Vow', written by Steven Moffat.
Sherlock will return for a third series on January 1, 2014 at 9pm on BBC One.
The short teaser, which aired on BBC One tonight (December 8), focuses on Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) making a grand re-entry into the lives of brother Mycroft (Mark Gatiss) and crime-solving partner Watson (Martin Freeman).
Sherlock creator on Irene Adler return: 'Sequels are never as good'
Sherlock led all of his friends and family to believe that he had died in his final showdown with arch-enemy Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott) in the series two finale 'The Reichenbach Fall'.
The newly-released trailer reveals that the third series picks up two years after the events of Sherlock's hoax.
Sherlock returns with 'The Empty Hearse' written by Mark Gatiss, followed by Stephen Thompson's 'The Sign of Three'.
The final adventure will be 'His Last Vow', written by Steven Moffat.
Sherlock will return for a third series on January 1, 2014 at 9pm on BBC One.
- 12/8/2013
- Digital Spy
(Please note that spoilers are included in this article)
Sherlock Holmes is a classic literary figure and a cultural phenomenon . The Great Detective has had an incredible influence over the decades, inspiring everyone from Doctor Who to House M.D. Furthermore he is one of the most portrayed characters of all time, with over seventy actors playing him on screen through the years. However one of the all time great adaptations, along with the Basil Rathbone and Jeremy Brett versions, has to be the ongoing tv series ‘Sherlock’.
Written by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, both of whom are heavily involved with Doctor Who, this is a modern day adaptation of the original Arthur Conan Doyle novels. The programme has been heavily praised for giving the character a resurgence in popularity, by proving that the stories were always about more than the Victorian setting. This was a series with unique mysteries...
Sherlock Holmes is a classic literary figure and a cultural phenomenon . The Great Detective has had an incredible influence over the decades, inspiring everyone from Doctor Who to House M.D. Furthermore he is one of the most portrayed characters of all time, with over seventy actors playing him on screen through the years. However one of the all time great adaptations, along with the Basil Rathbone and Jeremy Brett versions, has to be the ongoing tv series ‘Sherlock’.
Written by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, both of whom are heavily involved with Doctor Who, this is a modern day adaptation of the original Arthur Conan Doyle novels. The programme has been heavily praised for giving the character a resurgence in popularity, by proving that the stories were always about more than the Victorian setting. This was a series with unique mysteries...
- 10/25/2013
- by Michael Burns
- Obsessed with Film
In the finale of the second series of BBC’s Sherlock, the eponymous character has the following exchange with Jim Moriarty, his arch enemy:
Jm: You think you can make me stop the order [to have Sherlock’s closest friends killed]? You think you can make me do that?
Sh: Yes, so do you.
Jm: Sherlock, your big brother and all the King’s horses couldn’t make me do a thing I didn’t want to.
Sh: Yes, but I’m not my brother, remember? I am you. Prepared to do anything. Prepared to burn. Prepared to do what ordinary people won’t do. You want me to shake hands with you in hell? I won’t disappoint you.
Jm: Nah – you talk big. Nah… you’re ordinary. You’re ordinary – you’re on the side of the angels.
Sh: Oh, I may be on the side of the angels… but don’t think for one second that I am one.
Jm: You think you can make me stop the order [to have Sherlock’s closest friends killed]? You think you can make me do that?
Sh: Yes, so do you.
Jm: Sherlock, your big brother and all the King’s horses couldn’t make me do a thing I didn’t want to.
Sh: Yes, but I’m not my brother, remember? I am you. Prepared to do anything. Prepared to burn. Prepared to do what ordinary people won’t do. You want me to shake hands with you in hell? I won’t disappoint you.
Jm: Nah – you talk big. Nah… you’re ordinary. You’re ordinary – you’re on the side of the angels.
Sh: Oh, I may be on the side of the angels… but don’t think for one second that I am one.
- 7/22/2013
- by Trevor Gentry-Birnbaum
- Obsessed with Film
This week we published Bonnie Radcliffe’s excellent article about the costume design clues in No Country for Old Men (2007), including a breakdown of psychotic hit man Anton Chigurh’s (Javier Bardem) sparse but never black attire among a sea of check shirts and cowboy hats. Chigurh stands out as much as he needs to (note the snakeskin boots) but really he dresses to fit in. Like all the best villains he is not aware he is the bad guy; to Chigurh he is just doing a job.
So in honour of Chigurh’s distinctive western jacket and polyester trousers, we have a round up of some of the best villain related costume posts at Clothes on Film. Don’t judge a book by its cover, but if you do meet a man in pinstripe resort wear with a boater, perhaps avoid staying for dinner.
Click the image to read the post.
So in honour of Chigurh’s distinctive western jacket and polyester trousers, we have a round up of some of the best villain related costume posts at Clothes on Film. Don’t judge a book by its cover, but if you do meet a man in pinstripe resort wear with a boater, perhaps avoid staying for dinner.
Click the image to read the post.
- 4/6/2013
- by Chris Laverty
- Clothes on Film
The first film I ever saw was Goldfinger, the classic Bond film starring Sean Connery. And since watching that film alongside my father, who spoon-fed me Bond after Bond film, I have had a slight obsession with villains, bordering on madness. The villain of that particular film, the titular character, was played wonderfully by Gert Frobe.
His portrayal of a villain wasn’t the most dangerous one I’ve seen, certainly his acrimony was meagre, but it stuck with me. Since then I have been obsessed with villains, both real and fictitious, and their crimes. The fictitious ones to which I am drawn are not only in cinema, they are where they originated in essence, literature. Some of the most iconic I have come across include Hannibal Lector, Alex Delarge and the Joker.
The true essence of the criminal is not entirely in what he does, but instead in how he does it.
His portrayal of a villain wasn’t the most dangerous one I’ve seen, certainly his acrimony was meagre, but it stuck with me. Since then I have been obsessed with villains, both real and fictitious, and their crimes. The fictitious ones to which I am drawn are not only in cinema, they are where they originated in essence, literature. Some of the most iconic I have come across include Hannibal Lector, Alex Delarge and the Joker.
The true essence of the criminal is not entirely in what he does, but instead in how he does it.
- 4/6/2013
- by Quinn Steers
- Obsessed with Film
AfterElton readers know what's Hot in Hollywood. We're a community of voracious yet discerning pop culture consumers, so when it comes to TV, movies, web series and celebrities... tourniquet be damned, our finger is on the bloody pulse! This year in our first annual Hot in Hollywood poll our readers cast over 800,000 votes (yes, you read that correctly) crowning winners in 21 different categories, everything from Favorite Movie Beefcake to Guilty TV Pleasure to Child Actor We Don't Hate.
There were some tight races (Favorite Web Series, Favorite TV Beefcake and Greatest TV Villain) and a couple gimmes (Teen Wolf obviously had a lock on Favorite TV Sidekick), but the big surprise was how evenly distributed the love was. No single TV or film project took home more than one or two awards.
All in all, it was an impressive launch for the first annual Hot in Hollywood Awards, and our...
There were some tight races (Favorite Web Series, Favorite TV Beefcake and Greatest TV Villain) and a couple gimmes (Teen Wolf obviously had a lock on Favorite TV Sidekick), but the big surprise was how evenly distributed the love was. No single TV or film project took home more than one or two awards.
All in all, it was an impressive launch for the first annual Hot in Hollywood Awards, and our...
- 12/10/2012
- by AfterElton.com Staff
- The Backlot
ICM Partners has signed Andrew Scott for representation. The Irish actor plays the villain Jim Moriarty on Sherlock. The BBC show, soon to head into a third season, is shown on PBS in the U.S. Scott won a 2012 BAFTA Best Supporting Actor in a Drama series award for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes’ rival. The actor has also appeared in The Hour, HBO’s Band Of Brothers and John Adams miniseries, Scott will continued to be represented in the UK by Lindy King. Scott is managed by Gene Parseghian.
- 11/16/2012
- by DOMINIC PATTEN
- Deadline TV
Andrew Scott has ruled out a return to Sherlock. Scott's villain Jim Moriarty shot himself in the head during a confrontation with Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock Holmes, in the show's second series finale 'The Reichenbach Fall'. While it's been speculated that Moriarty might somehow have survived his own apparent death (as Cumberbatch's Sherlock went on to do in the same episode), Scott told The Sun that his fate is not open-ended. "Moriarty is dead. I don't think there could have been any better exit for a character like that," Scott said. "I (more)...
- 10/31/2012
- by By Emma Dibdin
- Digital Spy
Can Sherlock be the same without his arch-Nemesis Jim Moriarty?
Fans will have to hope so, because Andrew Scott, who plays the villain in the hit BBC drama, has confirmed that he will not be back from the dead for the third series, due on screens in the New Year.
Millions watched as Moriarty made a grim departure from the series - apparently...
Viewers watched as Moriarty shot himself in the head in the finale of the last series, so that would seem to be the end. Mind you, Sherlock also jumped from the roof in the same scene, but somehow surfaced to watch as Watson grieved at his own graveside.
Scott told The Sun: "Moriarty is dead. I don't think there could have been any better exit for a character like that.
"I feel very proud of 'Sherlock'. Moriarty was a very potent character and one the audience really responded to.
Fans will have to hope so, because Andrew Scott, who plays the villain in the hit BBC drama, has confirmed that he will not be back from the dead for the third series, due on screens in the New Year.
Millions watched as Moriarty made a grim departure from the series - apparently...
Viewers watched as Moriarty shot himself in the head in the finale of the last series, so that would seem to be the end. Mind you, Sherlock also jumped from the roof in the same scene, but somehow surfaced to watch as Watson grieved at his own graveside.
Scott told The Sun: "Moriarty is dead. I don't think there could have been any better exit for a character like that.
"I feel very proud of 'Sherlock'. Moriarty was a very potent character and one the audience really responded to.
- 10/31/2012
- by The Huffington Post UK
- Huffington Post
Sure, Sunday is incredibly overcrowded with high-end TV, including "Homeland," "The Walking Dead," "Boardwalk Empire," "The Good Wife," "Treme" and "Dexter," but what to watch the rest of the time? Every Monday, we bring you five noteworthy highlights from the other six days of the week. "Blackout": U.S. Premiere Monday, October 22 at 8pm on Ovation This three-part British miniseries stars Christopher Eccleston as a corrupt, alcoholic council official who wakes up from his latest binge to signs he may have murdered someone. His attempt at redemption, ironically, earns him public acclaim and brings new life to his career and the potential to salvage his marriage, while a detective (Andrew Scott, Jim Moriarty on "Sherlock") is hard at work on the case and threatens to bring everything crashing down. Ewen Bremner ("Trainspotting"), Dervia Kirwan and MyAnna Buring...
- 10/22/2012
- by Alison Willmore
- Indiewire
The Master is the Doctor’s greatest enemy. The Daleks and Cybermen may be older and more renowned, but The Master is a mirror image of the Doctor- no, not even that. The Master is what The Doctor is dangerously close to being. He is The Doctor’s Moriarty, his Joker, an enemy who knows how he feels, who he operates, where even his closest friends do not. They go way, way back (I recommend listening to Joe Lidster’s excellent audio drama ‘Master’ for an interesting spin on their childhood friendship and how they became what they are today), and he is an enduring character.
It is inevitable that The Master will meet Matt Smith’s Doctor, and it’s going to be fascinating to watch. John Simm seems to be up for a brief appearance and a regeneration, so the question is who will he turn into? Who will become Smith’s Master?...
It is inevitable that The Master will meet Matt Smith’s Doctor, and it’s going to be fascinating to watch. John Simm seems to be up for a brief appearance and a regeneration, so the question is who will he turn into? Who will become Smith’s Master?...
- 10/6/2012
- by Oscar Harding
- Obsessed with Film
Sherlock is not set to return to our screens until the autumn of 2013, but the hype surrounding it has not yet diminished, even after a year of the show’s absence.
The critically acclaimed modern adaptation starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman ended its second outing last year after facing the infamous Irene Adler, the Hound of Baskerville and the napoleon of crime himself, Jim Moriarty. But I’m sure everyone will agree with me in saying that the season finale, ‘The Reichenbach Fall’ was the cherry on the cake. 7.9 million Viewers tuned in to watch Sherlock face off against his one-time nemesis Moriarty, played by the ever talented Andrew Scott, in what became one of the greatest cliff-hangers in TV history. So, with the series creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss keeping a tight lid on the details for the upcoming series, this article will detail the ‘5 Things That...
The critically acclaimed modern adaptation starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman ended its second outing last year after facing the infamous Irene Adler, the Hound of Baskerville and the napoleon of crime himself, Jim Moriarty. But I’m sure everyone will agree with me in saying that the season finale, ‘The Reichenbach Fall’ was the cherry on the cake. 7.9 million Viewers tuned in to watch Sherlock face off against his one-time nemesis Moriarty, played by the ever talented Andrew Scott, in what became one of the greatest cliff-hangers in TV history. So, with the series creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss keeping a tight lid on the details for the upcoming series, this article will detail the ‘5 Things That...
- 9/27/2012
- by James Moore
- Obsessed with Film
Sherlock Holmes is everywhere these days -- on the hit BBC series, in huge Hollywood blockbuster films and, as "Elementary" executive producer Robert Doherty pointed out, an inspiration all over TV: "I see his fingerprints on so many shows." But CBS' new version isn't like any Sherlock we've ever seen.
Set in modern-day New York City, "Elementary's" Sherlock (Jonny Lee Miller) is a tatted-up recovering alcoholic ("Some of my choices in the '90s have made for some time-consuming make-up calls," Miller said of his tattoos. "But not here."); Holmes, fresh out of rehab, is saddled with a sober partner named Watson, who just so happens to be a woman (hi, Lucy Liu!).
At Sunday's CBS Television Critics Association panel, Miller and Liu were joined by executive producers Doherty, Carl Beverly and Sarah Timberman to tell us more about the new dynamic they're exploring here, and how they'll incorporate...
Set in modern-day New York City, "Elementary's" Sherlock (Jonny Lee Miller) is a tatted-up recovering alcoholic ("Some of my choices in the '90s have made for some time-consuming make-up calls," Miller said of his tattoos. "But not here."); Holmes, fresh out of rehab, is saddled with a sober partner named Watson, who just so happens to be a woman (hi, Lucy Liu!).
At Sunday's CBS Television Critics Association panel, Miller and Liu were joined by executive producers Doherty, Carl Beverly and Sarah Timberman to tell us more about the new dynamic they're exploring here, and how they'll incorporate...
- 7/29/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
CBS' "Elementary" will provide another new take on the classic characters Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson this fall, and Executive Producer Robert Doherty confirmed on Sunday the cast is growing to include the detective's main nemesis - Moriarty.
"I feel it's important, at the end of the day, to be true to the spirit of the character," the Ep said on Sunday at CBS' portion of the Television Critics summer tour in Beverly Hills, referring to the development of the new James Moriarty.
"I feel like there's a little more wiggle room in ...
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"I feel it's important, at the end of the day, to be true to the spirit of the character," the Ep said on Sunday at CBS' portion of the Television Critics summer tour in Beverly Hills, referring to the development of the new James Moriarty.
"I feel like there's a little more wiggle room in ...
Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
- 7/29/2012
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Part 2 of Clothes on Film‘s sartorial rundown of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011, directed by Guy Ritchie), complete with exclusive input from the film’s costume designer Jenny Beavan. Assume spoilers within, and lots of them. We join the story for its second act, as Professor James Moriarty’s (Jared Harris) dastardly plot slots into gear…
Departing respectfully early from Dr. John Watson’s wedding, Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) arrives to meet Moriarty for the very first time in a black velvet frock coat with frogging (visibly looser than his previous coat), clean but un-pressed striped shirt with plain collar, dark brown silk scarf and grey check waistcoat. Conversely Moriarty is even scruffier in his lecturer’s work uniform of green academic cape, light grey linen lounge jacket, dark grey tweed trousers, light brown cashmere waistcoat, white striped soft collar shirt and wine plaid wool necktie, “It...
Departing respectfully early from Dr. John Watson’s wedding, Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) arrives to meet Moriarty for the very first time in a black velvet frock coat with frogging (visibly looser than his previous coat), clean but un-pressed striped shirt with plain collar, dark brown silk scarf and grey check waistcoat. Conversely Moriarty is even scruffier in his lecturer’s work uniform of green academic cape, light grey linen lounge jacket, dark grey tweed trousers, light brown cashmere waistcoat, white striped soft collar shirt and wine plaid wool necktie, “It...
- 7/9/2012
- by Chris Laverty
- Clothes on Film
Without pretending this will be as exhaustive as the Clothes on Film costume guide (parts One and Two) for Sherlock Holmes (2009), here we go with a lighter, though still hopefully informative analysis of its sequel, A Game of Shadows (2011, directed by Guy Ritchie). Again the film’s costume designer has lent a hand, and again Oscar winner Jenny Beavan needs no further introduction. So not pausing for backstory or padding and on the assumption of spoilers ahead, let us begin…
John Watson (Jude Law) is introduced first sitting at his desk in a grey herringbone tweed waistcoat, white striped stiff collar shirt and brown patterned necktie. Always in tweed, he is immediately recognisable as Law’s Watson. The only item missing is his brown coachman’s hat, which as the story flashes back several weeks prior soon makes its debut.
With just a hint of colourfully attired extras in a crowded London street,...
John Watson (Jude Law) is introduced first sitting at his desk in a grey herringbone tweed waistcoat, white striped stiff collar shirt and brown patterned necktie. Always in tweed, he is immediately recognisable as Law’s Watson. The only item missing is his brown coachman’s hat, which as the story flashes back several weeks prior soon makes its debut.
With just a hint of colourfully attired extras in a crowded London street,...
- 6/22/2012
- by Chris Laverty
- Clothes on Film
Chicago – Now that BBC’s acclaimed “Sherlock” has offered the definitive version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved detective, Guy Ritchie’s routine “Holmes” franchise looks all the more elementary in comparison. No amount of trademark mugging from leading man Robert Downey Jr. can compensate for the overwhelming hollowness of this slickly edited series.
Since Holmes is always fifteen steps ahead of the viewer, there’s little suspense in watching him solve every crime in sight. What made Ritchie’s 2009 predecessor a halfway appealing lark was its odd couple chemistry between the ace detective and his oft-exasperated sidekick, Watson (a game Jude Law). He is to Holmes what Pepper Pots was to Tony Stark in 2008’s “Iron Man.” The original “Holmes” may have failed as a thriller, but as a rollicking buddy comedy, it was rather infectious.
Blu-ray Rating: 2.5/5.0
“A Game of Shadows” is no more or no less successful than the previous picture.
Since Holmes is always fifteen steps ahead of the viewer, there’s little suspense in watching him solve every crime in sight. What made Ritchie’s 2009 predecessor a halfway appealing lark was its odd couple chemistry between the ace detective and his oft-exasperated sidekick, Watson (a game Jude Law). He is to Holmes what Pepper Pots was to Tony Stark in 2008’s “Iron Man.” The original “Holmes” may have failed as a thriller, but as a rollicking buddy comedy, it was rather infectious.
Blu-ray Rating: 2.5/5.0
“A Game of Shadows” is no more or no less successful than the previous picture.
- 6/21/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
On Tuesday, Warner Home Video will release Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows on Blu-ray Combo Pack or Digital Download and they have made two Blu-ray Combo Packs available for ComicMix readers.
Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and Jude Law returns as his friend and colleague, Dr. Watson, in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room…until now. There is a new criminal mastermind at large—Professor James Moriarty (Jared Harris)—and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a complete lack of conscience, may give him an advantage over the renowned detective. Around the globe, headlines break the news: a scandal takes down an Indian cotton tycoon; a Chinese opium trader dies of an apparent overdose; bombings in Strasbourg and Vienna; the...
Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and Jude Law returns as his friend and colleague, Dr. Watson, in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room…until now. There is a new criminal mastermind at large—Professor James Moriarty (Jared Harris)—and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a complete lack of conscience, may give him an advantage over the renowned detective. Around the globe, headlines break the news: a scandal takes down an Indian cotton tycoon; a Chinese opium trader dies of an apparent overdose; bombings in Strasbourg and Vienna; the...
- 6/12/2012
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
While I like Sherlock Holmes, I am far from a scholar nor have I seen every film adaptation or read every pastiche written. Still, I love the concept and the characters and setting are certainly appealing. Holmes, as created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is etched in the public mind as one of the most brilliant consulting detectives ever imagined with no clue going unnoticed. His encyclopedic knowledge is legendary and his eccentricities make him nothing but fascinating, including the desire to have Dr. John Watson accompany him as companion and official biographer, a level of narcissism unique in the late 19th century.
As a result, when it was learned Guy Ritchie was to helm a new adaptation with Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes, eyebrows rose around the world. Then we saw the 2009 release, and were generally pleased with the bromance between Downey and Jude Law, the latest Watson. This...
As a result, when it was learned Guy Ritchie was to helm a new adaptation with Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes, eyebrows rose around the world. Then we saw the 2009 release, and were generally pleased with the bromance between Downey and Jude Law, the latest Watson. This...
- 6/11/2012
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
The first Sherlock Holmes movie, starring Robert Downey Jr. as the famed detective and Jude Law as Dr. Watson, began with a startling bullet-time sequence that made Holmes feel more like an action hero than a detective. The cerebral sleuth exchanged deduction for Downey wit to marginal success.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, the sequel to the 2009 film, hit theaters a year after showrunners Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat reminded us just what a real Sherlock story was all about. BBC’s Sherlock series, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Watson, was a mesmerizing tale that dissected the very essence of Holmes and implanted it into the modern world. Sadly, after Cumberbatch put his stamp on Holmes, watching Downey Jr. reprise the role is more akin to a comedic spoof than a detective story. Mad Men star Jared Harris joined the cast of A Game of Shadows as Holmes’ arch nemesis,...
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, the sequel to the 2009 film, hit theaters a year after showrunners Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat reminded us just what a real Sherlock story was all about. BBC’s Sherlock series, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Watson, was a mesmerizing tale that dissected the very essence of Holmes and implanted it into the modern world. Sadly, after Cumberbatch put his stamp on Holmes, watching Downey Jr. reprise the role is more akin to a comedic spoof than a detective story. Mad Men star Jared Harris joined the cast of A Game of Shadows as Holmes’ arch nemesis,...
- 6/11/2012
- by Bags Hooper
- BuzzFocus.com
Spoiler Warning: In reviewing the second series on the BBC series Sherlock, I may discuss some plot points. If you haven’t seen it – and you should – and you want to remain unspoiled on plot twists, best skip this.
By the time I was ten I had read all of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories. I love the characters, I love the settings, and I’ve watched many of the movie and TV incarnations of the world’s most famous detective. Basil Rathbone was my initiation to the cinematic Holmes and, for a long time, he was indelible. My major gripe with the Rathbone Holmes movies was that, with only the exception of one or two, they were all set in the era in which they were made, the 30s and 40s, and had little to do with the actual stories. I wanted the gaslight and the London...
By the time I was ten I had read all of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories. I love the characters, I love the settings, and I’ve watched many of the movie and TV incarnations of the world’s most famous detective. Basil Rathbone was my initiation to the cinematic Holmes and, for a long time, he was indelible. My major gripe with the Rathbone Holmes movies was that, with only the exception of one or two, they were all set in the era in which they were made, the 30s and 40s, and had little to do with the actual stories. I wanted the gaslight and the London...
- 5/27/2012
- by John Ostrander
- Comicmix.com
On TV this final Sunday of sweeps: A Modern Family duo host the Billboard Music Awards, The Simpsons go Gaga, Sherlock matches wits with Moriarty, Jesse Stone tackles his possibly final case, Mad Men celebrates Christmas and more. Here are six finales plus eight other programs to keep on your radar. What will you be watching?
7:30 pm The Cleveland Show (Fox) | Season finale: When Roberta gives Cleveland Jr. a makeover, his stylish new look gives him the confidence to approach a misfit girl (voiced by Parks and Recreation‘s Rashida Jones).
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7:30 pm The Cleveland Show (Fox) | Season finale: When Roberta gives Cleveland Jr. a makeover, his stylish new look gives him the confidence to approach a misfit girl (voiced by Parks and Recreation‘s Rashida Jones).
Related | Fall TV Grid: What’s On When?...
- 5/20/2012
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Stars of the small screen reveal their TV secrets
The entertainers: Ant and Dec
This feels like real life," says Declan Donnelly, settling back into the sofa next to Anthony McPartlin. "We've done this before." You would have thought that after all those hours on telly performing – often live – for millions, Ant and Dec would want to do anything but watch it when they got home. "It's my number-one way to relax," says Dec. "We watch everything and anything and we constantly text each other to check what we're watching." Dec's last text to Ant was about the best ham sandwich in the world, as featured on Countrywise Kitchen. Ant's alerted Dec to the Hairy Bikers' pork terrine. Both food related, "but we text through sport, documentaries and dramas, too," says Dec. As hosts of Britain's Got Talent, the pair have been baffled by the competition revved...
The entertainers: Ant and Dec
This feels like real life," says Declan Donnelly, settling back into the sofa next to Anthony McPartlin. "We've done this before." You would have thought that after all those hours on telly performing – often live – for millions, Ant and Dec would want to do anything but watch it when they got home. "It's my number-one way to relax," says Dec. "We watch everything and anything and we constantly text each other to check what we're watching." Dec's last text to Ant was about the best ham sandwich in the world, as featured on Countrywise Kitchen. Ant's alerted Dec to the Hairy Bikers' pork terrine. Both food related, "but we text through sport, documentaries and dramas, too," says Dec. As hosts of Britain's Got Talent, the pair have been baffled by the competition revved...
- 5/19/2012
- by Alice Fisher
- The Guardian - Film News
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