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he new Brexit-inspired comedy drama stars Will Barton as Boris Johnson, Dugald Bruce-Lockhart as Michael Gove, Davina Moon as Marina Wheeler / Caitlin, Steve Nallon as Margaret Thatcher, Tim Wallers as Evgeny Lebedev / Tony Blair / Huw Edwards and Arabella Weir as Sarah Vine / Chief Whip / Winston Churchill.

Due to phenomenal demand, Live Nation & DF Concerts are thrilled to announce that extra dates have been added to Lewis Capaldi's juggernaut upcoming U.K. & Ireland tour. Lewis Capaldi performs a second night at London's The SSE Arena Wembley on Friday 13 March 2020 and adds a show at TECA in Aberdeen on Sunday 15 March 2020. He is one of the first groundbreaking artists to sell out a huge arena tour before the release of a debut album. Tickets go on general sale on 10 May 2019 at 9am at https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/lewis-capaldi-tickets.

This December, join BBC AMERICA for a month-long celebration of our favorite shows and movies! Binge for the Holidays kicks off on Monday, December 3 with fan-favorite “Movies That Sleigh” followed by themed binges each week celebrating the best of Sci-Fi, Earth and A Few of Our Favorite Things, including 2018 breakout series Killing Eve. It all leads into a nine-day Doctor Who event starting on Christmas Eve with two days of back-to-back Christmas Specials, and culminates in the franchise's first-ever New Year's Day Special on January 1.

Kick off 2019 in spectacular style with a New Year's Day special episode of Doctor Who on Tuesday, January 1st, moving from its traditional Christmas Day timeslot.  Leading up to the first-ever “Who Year's Day,” BBC AMERICA will present a Doctor Who marathon, starting with all the Christmas specials at 12pm ET/PT on Monday, December 24th, going into the big day itself, Tuesday, December 25th. After that, it's a marathon of all the Doctors, starting with Peter Capaldi, followed by Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, and Matt Smith, leading straight into the New Year's special on Tuesday, January 1st.

On Nov. 6, Disney's 'Christopher Robin,' the wondrous, live-action film in which Winnie the Pooh and friends venture into mid-century London to help grown-up Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor), arrives instantly on Digital and Movies Anywhere and on Blu-ray and DVD with captivating, behind-the-scenes extras. The fun-filled tale features A.A. Milne's TIMELESS characters from THE HUNDRED Acre Wood - Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit and Owl - making their first appearance as three-dimensional characters who remind Christopher Robin, and viewers of all ages, to appreciate the simple pleasures in life.

The forthcoming adaptation of Watership Down will feature an original song by Sam Smith, it was announced today. The Grammy, Brit and Academy award-winning artist was inspired by Richard Adams' classic novel to write and record Fire On Fire, an original song that will serve as the theme to the forthcoming animated mini-series. Fire On Fire was co-written with Steve Mac and was recorded by Sam Smith with the BBC Concert Orchestra at London's Abbey Road Studios in September 2018.

On Nov. 6, Disney's 'Christopher Robin,' the wondrous, live-action film in which Winnie the Pooh and friends venture into mid-century London to help grown-up Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor), arrives instantly on Digital and Movies Anywhere and on Blu-ray and DVD with captivating, behind-the-scenes extras. The fun-filled tale features A.A. Milne's TIMELESS characters from THE HUNDRED Acre Wood - Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit and Owl - making their first appearance as three-dimensional characters who remind Christopher Robin, and viewers of all ages, to appreciate the simple pleasures in life.

BBC AMERICA'S new season of Doctor Who, featuring Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth and first female Doctor, drew 1.4 million viewers and 658,000 Adults 25-54 in its 1:45pm global premiere.  Doctor Who now ranks as the fastest growing drama on TV this year with a +48% increase over the previous season premiere in Nielsen live/same day ratings. The season opener ranked as the #1 program in its timeslot across all of cable in the target demos and was the #1 most searched program and #1 most talked about program on social media with 93% positive sentiment. The new season is now Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. 

DOCTOR WHO Season 11 is off to a shaky start. Despite Jodie Whittaker (the 13th and first female Doctor) and her merry band of ethnically-diverse traveling companions, the first episode was trite and sloppy. Let's hope she isn't struck off the register as George Lazenby was for his one-and-done portrayal of James Bond. #DoctorWho #SpoilerAlert

The Doctor Who global premiere is getting even bigger. The new season of Doctor Who hits BBC AMERICA timed to the UK premiere broadcast on Sunday, October 7th at 1:45pm ET/PT. At the same time, fans at New York Comic Con will watch the premiere followed by a panel with star Jodie Whittaker, showrunner Chris Chibnall and executive producer Matt Strevens at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden. Attendees will get to experience the first episode live together and join the Q&A with Whittaker, Chibnall and Strevens.

David Tennant, who starred as the 'Tenth Doctor' on the long-running series 'Doctor Who,' has been added to the celebrity roster at this month's Wizard World Austin convention at the Austin Convention Center. He will appear on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21-22, as Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2018 schedule with its ninth event in Austin. Wizard World events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The 2018 Wizard World Austin show hours are Friday, Sept. 21, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult. For more info, visit www.wizd.me/AustinPR.

The stars of Disney's "Christopher Robin" including Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, Bronte Carmichael, Mark Gatiss, Jim Cummings, Sophie Okonedo, Simon Farnaby and director Marc Forster attended the BFI Southbank Cinemas in London for the film's European Premiere.

Walt Disney Records is set to release Disney's Christopher Robin Original Motion Picture digital soundtrack on August 3. The score features music by Emmy Award-winning Geoff Zanelli ("Into the West," "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales") and Grammy-nominated composer Jon Brion ("Lady Bird," "Trainwreck"). Disney's "Christopher Robin" is in theaters nationwide also on August 3.

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre presents a special engagement of Disney's CHRISTOPHER ROBIN August 3 - August 26, 2018. Tickets are now on sale at www.elcapitantickets.com, by calling 1-800-DISNEY6 and at The El Capitan Theatre box office. 

Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2018 schedule with its ninth trip to the Austin Convention Center at Wizard World Comic Con Austin, September 21-23. The 'Doctor Who' duo of Peter Capaldi and Pearl Mackie, Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite, Blades of Glory), Henry Winkler ('Happy Days,' 'Barry'), Holly Marie Combs ('Charmed,' 'Picket Fences'), Charisma Carpenter ('Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' 'Angel'), Brian Krause ('Charmed'), Kevin Sorbo ('Hercules,' 'Andromeda') and Thomas Ian Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, American Pie) headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the comic con and pop culture extravaganza. Capaldi, Mackie and Carpenter will appear on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21-22; Heder and Krause will attend on Saturday and Sunday; the others are scheduled to attend all three days. Wizard World Comic Con Austin will also feature non-stop live entertainment, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings hosted by stars and directors and more. Details to follow soon. Wizard World is the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley in Austin will feature Mike Grell ('Green Arrow,' 'Batman'), Jonathan Glapion ('Dark Knights Metal,' 'Wonder Woman'), Tom Cook ('Masters of the Universe,' 'Smurfs'), Jason Meets ('Superhero Tykes,' 'Spawn'), Steve Pulawa ('Aurora Rise,' 'Patriotica'), Tracy Lawson ('Revolt,' 'Counteract'), Jeremy Clark ('Grimm Fairy Tales,' 'Day of the Dead'), and more. Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The 12th event scheduled on the 2018 Wizard World calendar, Austin show hours are Friday, September 21, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, September 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult. Wizard World Comic Con Austin is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character - and some never before dreamed - will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening. For more on the 2018 Wizard World Austin, visit http://wizd.me/AustinPR. About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also teamed with Sony Pictures Entertainment to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard World at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

In Disney's heartwarming live action adventure, the young boy who shared countless adventures with his stuffed animal friends in the Hundred Acre Wood is now grown up, living in midcentury London and dealing with the stresses of adulthood. Now it is up to his childhood friends to venture into our world and help Christopher Robin rediscover the joys of family life, the value of friendship and to appreciate the simple pleasure in life once again.

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre presents a special engagement of Disney's CHRISTOPHER ROBIN August 3 - August 26, 2018. Tickets are now on sale at www.elcapitantickets.com, by calling 1-800-DISNEY6 and at The El Capitan Theatre box office. 

The official trailer for BBC's DOCTOR WHO season 11 starring Jodie Whittaker has arrived. Watch the new trailer below!

An all-new teaser for BBC's Doctor Who season 11 starring Jodie Whittaker has arrived. Watch the new teaser below! 

In the heartwarming live action adventure Disney's “Christopher Robin,” the young boy who shared countless adventures with his band of lovable stuffed animals in the Hundred Acre Wood is now grown up and living in London but he has lost his way. Now it is up to his childhood friends to venture into our world and help Christopher Robin rediscover the joys of family life, the value of friendship and to appreciate the simple pleasures in life once again.