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THE CITY UNDER SIEGE by MICHAEL RUSSELL
Publication of Paperback Edition
30 June 2021
CWA nominated title, THE CITY UNDER SIEGE by Michael Russell, will be published in paperback in the UK and Ireland on 8th July. It's the sixth book in Michael's Stefan Gillespie historical thriller series and he's currently working on the seventh title which is the first book in a new two-book deal with Constable/Little Brown. We're keeping everything crossed a win in the Historial Dagger category at the Crime Writers' Association awards on 1st July.
EDDY & THE ECOSAURS at Annecy
WRITER: DARREN JONES
22 June 2021
Omens Studios launched their new animation, EDDY & THE ECOSAURS at Annecy last week. Darren Jones has been developing the show with the team. Here's the press release: Omens Studios is bringing a brand-new preschool dinosaur adventure show Eddy and the Ecosaurs to the international marketplace, launching at Annecy this week. The eco-based CG animated series has been developed with scriptwriter Darren Jones (Fireman Sam, Peter Rabbit, Messy Goes to Okido) and art director Matthew Robert Davies (Adventures of Paddington), working together with Omens� executive producer Adam Redfern, who is working across the company�s expanding preschool slate. Aimed at kids aged five to eight, Eddy and the Ecosaurs (52 x 11�) follows novice scientist Eddy and his junior dinosaur crew thinking big to help others, all around Volcano Valley. Each dino has a specialist skill that befits their natural talents and size. Together, they help their evolving community of dino and human friends with all sorts of challenges and problems, using a winning mix of dino-strength, cool tech and teamwork. Only one problem: on the other side of the Volcano lives Lucy Lava � a highly ambitious inventor who thinks everything�s a competition with Eddy. The series champions diversity by focusing on stories that spring from the varied characters� points of view, hobbies, and cultural references. Episodes will involve creative use of eco-friendly technology and engineering to solve problems and spark children�s interest in science through wacky inventions, lost-island adventure, and comic entertainment. The vibrant new series is being developed at Omens Studios� UK office, with the animation produced at its award-winning studio based in Singapore. Omens Studios CEO Chi Sim Tang said, �Eddy and the Ecosaurs is a fantastic addition to our growing preschool slate, providing a huge helping of fun and adventures with diverse characters and imaginative storylines. We can�t wait to bring the series to the market as we are sure Eddy and his dino friends will be a huge hit with children across the globe.� With offices in Singapore, Malaysia, U.K., U.S.A., and China, Omens Studios is an award-winning creator, co-producer, IP owner and distributor of animated TV series, short films, interactive media and commercials.
EMMERDALE
WRITTEN BY JANE PEARSON
16 June 2021
Take a break from the Euros with Jane Pearson's latest episode of EMMERDALE which goes out on Thursday 24th June at 7pm on ITV and available on catch-up via ITV Hub.
CWA HISTORICAL DAGGER SHORTLIST 2021 announced
SKELTON'S GUIDE TO DOMESTIC POISONS by DAVID STAFFORD and THE CITY UNDER SIEGE by MICHAEL RUSSELL
20 May 2021
We're thrilled to announce that David Stafford's debut crime novel, SKELTON'S GUIDE TO DOMESTIC POISIONS, and Michael Russell's sixth book in his Stefan Gillespie series, THE CITY UNDER SIEGE, have been selected for the Crime Writers Association Historical Dagger shortlist. It's down to the last six and the winning title will be announced on 1st July. Congrats to David and Michael!
EMMERDALE
WRITTEN BY JANE PEARSON
19 May 2021
It's Jane Pearson's second episode of EMMERDALE in as many weeks on Thursday 27th May at 7pm on ITV and available via ITV Hub. An encounter with Dawn and Jamie only deepens Kim's anxiety. She fires her gun when she spots someone on her property but who's Kim's target?
EASTENDERS
WRITTEN BY LYNNE DALLOW
19 May 2021
Lynne Dallow's latest episode of EastEnders TX's on Thursday 27th May at 7.35pm on BBC1 and iPlayer. Suki takes her torment out on Kheerat while Sonia's given some advice about her dad - the Square's latest arrival played by Brian Conley.
EMMERDALE
WRITTEN BY JANE PEARSON
13 May 2021
Catch Jane Pearson's latest episode of EMMERDALE on Tuesday 18th May at 7pm on ITV and available via ITV Hub. It's the morning-after-the-night-before for hungover Liv who's about to get a dose of tough love from Chas Dingle. Meanwhile, Kim is forced to make a difficult phone call.
UNSAID STORIES double Broadcast Awards nomination
PRODUCER: BARBARA EMILE
07 May 2021
Congrats to Producer, Barbara Emile, on the double nomination for UNSAID STORIES at this year's Broadcast Awards. Barbara produced the opening episode, �Generational�, starring Nicholas Pinnock and Yasmin Monet Prince and directed by Alrich Riley which went out on ITV last year. It's been shortlisted in the "Best Original Programme" and "Best Lockdown Programme" categories. Fingers crossed for the ceremony on 27th May.
NEW CBBC SERIES - LAGGING
PRODUCER: GERT THOMAS
06 May 2021
It's a wrap on new CBBC series, LAGGING, produced by Gert Thomas. The 10-part comedy follows a group of 11 year-old computer gamers - best friends in real life and online. It's scheduled to premiere this summer. Gert's currently Executive Producer on three upcoming shows for S4C.
EASTENDERS
WRITTEN BY KIM REVILL
28 April 2021
Kim Revill's next two episodes of EastEnders go out on Bank Holiday Monday at 8.05pm and Tuesday at 7.30pm on BBC1 and iPlayer. There's a new character on the Square, Callum and Stuart's nan, straight talking pensioner, Vi, played by Gwen Taylor. Callum's suspicions of Ben deepen. Mitch and Karen feel as if they are being accused. On Tuesday, Linda tries to take control of Nancy.
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