Sherlock
After just two series, Sherlock has become the critically acclaimed BBC TV series that has launched the careers of two great British talents in Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumerbatch.
It has been translated from Conan's original novels into a modern masterpiece. Thereby taking the stories from the late 1800s to the current 21st century, where forensics and the Metropolitan police have evolved beyond recognition.
Unfortunately the creators, co-writers and masterminds behind it all; Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss have extra busy schedules, such so that the third series has been pushed forward to being finished in time for the new year of 2014. What with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman's careers taking off with big blockbusters all round (The Hobbit & Star Trek Into Darkness) and Moffat overseeing Doctor Who, understandably it has taken the back bench.
The camarardery between Holmes and Watson is what makes the show so interesting. A 21st century take on the idea of two grown men living together in a flat with Mrs. Hudson as the eponomyous landlady makes for great comedy throughout the series.
Of course many ideas have been thought as to what the three episodes will feature from Conan's back catalogue of novels narrowing it down to three for the three 90 minute episodes.
As of course the last episode ended with the Reichenbach Fall and the demise of Sherlock Holmes from a very tall building. The obvious opener would be the return of Sherlock in The Adventure of the Empty House, wherein the great friendship and loyalty of Holmes and Watson will be tested when Watson witnesses Sherlock literally coming back from the dead after many years.
As a general book worm, I definitely have more interest in reading Conan Doyle's detective novels even more after watching and immensely enjoying the mystery of the cleverly written episodes. There will obviously be major differences, for any readers wanting to read the books.
Obviously most of the dialogue is re-written to fit in clever 21st century jokes and little quips at the characters from the original novels. But the gist of the story will be the basic plot of the novels and episodes.
This time last year, Sherlock was falling off a very tall building, apparently falling to his death, as 7.9 million watched on in shock and awe as he fell. Though of course Moffat left us with a little tidbit of Holmes watching Watson stand and pour his heart out at his own grave.
One year to wait and see what Moffat and co. will bring us, no doubt it will be extraordinary and full of the same humour, wit and first class writing we'd expect from two Holmes fanatics.
But to whet the appetite for other projects the cast and writers have out during the year will quench the thirst.
Benedict Cumberbatch's year sees him firstly playing a badass villain in the new Star Trek film Star Trek Into Darkness sees him play John Harrison. The end of the year sees him play the voice of Smaug the Dragon in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug alongside Martin Freeman playing our hero Bilbo Baggins.
Below are two trailers that will keep you forever occupied until the day comes when we have some news of the filming of, pictures of and trailers for the new Sherlock series.
Star Trek Into Darkness
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
It has been translated from Conan's original novels into a modern masterpiece. Thereby taking the stories from the late 1800s to the current 21st century, where forensics and the Metropolitan police have evolved beyond recognition.
Unfortunately the creators, co-writers and masterminds behind it all; Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss have extra busy schedules, such so that the third series has been pushed forward to being finished in time for the new year of 2014. What with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman's careers taking off with big blockbusters all round (The Hobbit & Star Trek Into Darkness) and Moffat overseeing Doctor Who, understandably it has taken the back bench.
The camarardery between Holmes and Watson is what makes the show so interesting. A 21st century take on the idea of two grown men living together in a flat with Mrs. Hudson as the eponomyous landlady makes for great comedy throughout the series.
Of course many ideas have been thought as to what the three episodes will feature from Conan's back catalogue of novels narrowing it down to three for the three 90 minute episodes.
As of course the last episode ended with the Reichenbach Fall and the demise of Sherlock Holmes from a very tall building. The obvious opener would be the return of Sherlock in The Adventure of the Empty House, wherein the great friendship and loyalty of Holmes and Watson will be tested when Watson witnesses Sherlock literally coming back from the dead after many years.
As a general book worm, I definitely have more interest in reading Conan Doyle's detective novels even more after watching and immensely enjoying the mystery of the cleverly written episodes. There will obviously be major differences, for any readers wanting to read the books.
Obviously most of the dialogue is re-written to fit in clever 21st century jokes and little quips at the characters from the original novels. But the gist of the story will be the basic plot of the novels and episodes.
This time last year, Sherlock was falling off a very tall building, apparently falling to his death, as 7.9 million watched on in shock and awe as he fell. Though of course Moffat left us with a little tidbit of Holmes watching Watson stand and pour his heart out at his own grave.
One year to wait and see what Moffat and co. will bring us, no doubt it will be extraordinary and full of the same humour, wit and first class writing we'd expect from two Holmes fanatics.
But to whet the appetite for other projects the cast and writers have out during the year will quench the thirst.
Benedict Cumberbatch's year sees him firstly playing a badass villain in the new Star Trek film Star Trek Into Darkness sees him play John Harrison. The end of the year sees him play the voice of Smaug the Dragon in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug alongside Martin Freeman playing our hero Bilbo Baggins.
Below are two trailers that will keep you forever occupied until the day comes when we have some news of the filming of, pictures of and trailers for the new Sherlock series.
Star Trek Into Darkness
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
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