October 2011
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THE CREATION OUTLIVES THE CREATOR – THE MESSAGE OF...
Sherlock Holmes was the first fictional character to outlive the man who created him.
That is the simple, driving theme at the heart of David Stuart Davies’ superior, compact play ‘Sherlock Holmes… The Death and Life.’ While other classic characters, from Austen’s to Bronte’s, endure in a fixed point in their single works, Holmes continues to grow and appear in fiction beyond the scope and...
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TALKING SHERLOCK HOLMES WITH ALISTAIR DUNCAN
In 2010 when the BBC asked the Sherlock Holmes Society of London to review the first episode of the new BBC One three part series ‘Sherlock’ on the day of broadcast, they chose Alistair Duncan as their leading expert for interview on BBC Radio 5 Live. Several million listeners tuned in to hear Alistair give the modern day reimagining of Sherlock Holmes the thumbs up.
As an award winning author...
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'THE CURTAIN RISES' FOR THE GREAT DEBATE
As many of you will know, Sherlockology has been asked to take part in MX Publishing’s ‘Great Sherlock Holmes Debate’ in November. Though full details are still being finalised, we have been asked to write a contributory statement for submission to our team on the debate. We’ve decided to share it with you all.
Despite the modern setting, Sherlock cleaves itself far...
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WRECKERS FILM REVIEW
A complex and labyrinthine film, Dictynna Hood’s ‘Wreckers’ is the very opposite of a gentle cinematic journey, its initial appearance of a romantic melodrama twisting itself instead into something closer to an underplayed psychological horror.
Married couple Dawn (Claire Foy) and David (Benedict Cumberbatch) are a picturesque couple enjoying a seemingly idyllic lifestyle....
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HAPPY 35th BIRTHDAY ANDREW!
October 21 Birthday Astrology
Bold and creative, October 21 Libras need their own space. Although they are far more mischievous than rebellious, they enjoy stirring things up. They’re fun-loving and don’t mind breaking a few rules. These folks may possess the antic demeanor of a typical Libra, but their sense of emotional loyalty is real.
Friends and Lovers
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A Night of Sherlock Holmes Legends
mxpublishing:
Thursday evening was the re- opening of the iconic Sherlock Holmes Pub in London and it was the place to be if you are a Sherlock Holmes fan. Fifty key people from the Sherlockian world were invited to celebrate the major refurbishment. The pub is one of the most visited places on the Holmes trail for any fans coming to London and Sue and the team have done a great job...
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HAPPY 45th BIRTHDAY MARK!
October 17 Birthday Astrology
Complex and complicated, Libras born on October 17 understand the need to suffer in order to obtain wisdom. These creative people seek expression through artistic means, though their head and heart may often be in conflict. They must follow a circuitous route to their destiny, forced to learn important life-lessons along the way.
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October 17...
soundsabitdull asked: Oh wow. Just visited the new site and it looks like a home. I'm having the very same wallpaper on my livingr-- library wall. Actually I'm here to say that really good work with the site. Thank you. <3
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Team 3 joins the Great Sherlock Holmes Debate
mxpublishing:
The official press pass holders, Always 1895, broke the news last night that after huge pressure from fans, we have added a third team to the debate. The fans have argued that although there hasn’t been a major ‘traditional’ adaptation of Holmes in the last decade, the ongoing and enduring influence of, at very least the Granada series with Jeremy Brett, should have a voice. Team...
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SCREENTALK WITH MARK GATISS AND JONATHAN RIGBY
If you spread a net wider than just exclusive interest in Sherlock’s cast and crew, you are probably well aware that Mark Gatiss - co-creator, writer and all round Mycroft Holmes – is an excellent and authoritative speaker on the horror genre. In 2010 he and Jonathan Rigby worked together on a three part documentary series for BBC 4 entitled ‘A History of Horror’, that examined screen horror from...
World’s No.1 Fan site for BBC Sherlock joins the...
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Last week the world’s largest unofficial fan site for BBC’s Sherlock, Sherlockology, went live, with tens of thousands of visitors in the first 24 hours. A quick look through the site and you can see why. They have a huge amount of information about the BBC series, which enlisted an immediate response from the show’s producers within hours of the site going live.
In term’s...
slashitup101 asked: I absolutely love you guys, so much <3 Seriously, great work! Also, i was wondering: where did you hear that the series would air in January? Wikipedia tells me it airs in May D:
carpetbeetles asked: I was at Hound Tor on Dartmoor in early June, and there was a film set that we weren't allowed to get too near. Do you think this could have been the Sherlock set?
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BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH'S NEW FILM 'WRECKERS'
The premiere of Benedict’s new film ‘Wreckers’, also starring Claire Foy and Shaun Evans, will be held at the 55th BFI London Film Festival this Sunday, 16th October at 6:30pm.
It is to be part of the line up in the “New British Cinema” category and will also be screened on Tuesday, 18th October, 3.30pm and Friday, 21st October, 9.00pm. To see more details, you can visit the film’s page on the...
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"THE DEBATE, MRS. HUDSON, IS ON!"
BBC DRAMA ‘SHERLOCK’ & GUY RICHIE’S MOVIE ‘SHERLOCK HOLMES’ GO HEAD TO HEAD IN ‘THE GREAT SHERLOCK HOLMES DEBATE’
“Oh, look at you lot. You’re all so vacant. Is it nice not being me? It must be so relaxing.”
Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch, ‘Sherlock’, 2010)
Under the rain sodden clouds of the London sky, two...
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'WHAT'S YOUR NUMBER?' FILM REVIEW
Watching ‘What’s Your Number?’ can only be compared to watching a film like ‘Apollo 13’. We don’t mean to say it is big budget, effects driven and Oscar winning; it’s just you know exactly what’s going to happen before you’ve even sat down to watch the movie.
If you’ve seen the trailer, then you know what we are talking about, because you’ve just seen the condensed version of ‘What’s Your...
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SHERLOCK SERIES 2 - FIRST OFFICIAL PHOTO
The boys really are on their way back to our screens and here’s the first official promotional photo released to prove it.
Without the London backdrop, our skills of deduction suggest to us this was taken during the making of ‘The Hounds of Baskerville’ (Written by Mark Gatiss, Directed by Paul McGuigan and guest starring Russell Tovey.) Although this was the first episode to...
talesofinkandglass asked: Finally got around to looking at the new site, and WOW, guys. It's absolutely amazing--the layout is fantastic, the effects helpful and interesting without being obnoxious or flashy, and the information available even now is great. And the promise of scripts? YES. PLEASE. Also loved the inclusion of ringtones. Can't wait to see your guys' updates on Season 2 once it comes...
johanirae asked: I just have to say, THANK YOU THANK YOU for launching the website. Oh GOD, I am planning a trip to London, and had previously been unable to find ANY proper source on the locations other than North Gower Street. Now, with your site, I can make it a proper pilgrimage now. Thank you so much. <3
neondarling asked: Your website is GORGEOUS. Whoever designed it should get all the awards. Well, whoever's involved with this blog should get all the awards. Anyway, stay brilliant! :D
andillwriteyouatragedy asked: Your new website is PHENOMENAL. Absolutely, positively phenomenal.
deastrumquodvicis asked: (not technically a question) You were looking for production errors in series one? I have two, both from The Great Game: When Sherlock is typing into his blog the last time, he continues typing even though the words have stopped appearing on the screen--this happened twice. The other is more a possible scientific error; wouldn't refrigeration of the severed head cause the saliva to...
wantedtobeapirate asked: Thank you for the review! It's really nice to hear what went on behind the doors and at the after party :) Saw you briefly on the red carpet!
