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Houdini and Doyle series
BBC's Sherlock… CBS' Elementary… now the networks Fox/ITV/Shaw Media are getting in the game too? Sort of. Oh-kay… (cue the quizzically intrigued caution)
Quote of the official description: “Two of the great characters of the 20th century — Houdini, master magician, escape artist and paranormal debunker, and Doyle, creator of the world’s greatest detective and a paranormal aficionado — grudgingly join forces to investigate crimes with a supernatural slant. Although they’re both rich, famous and brilliant, they’re the original odd couple, with Houdini believing in nothing, Doyle in everything.” (whole article here: )
Huh. Alright… well, apparently Houdini and Doyle were friendly in real life, which I hadn't remembered, so might be interesting they're focusing on the man himself. What do you think? And just in case any of you who love to keep abreast of news-bits like that need another site among the zillions to check out, I found out about it by chancing across -- kind of a one-stop place for all the news they find on the web, with plenty you might find interesting. Including a ton of entries the past month for a 'newly found' Doyle story I'd never heard of, that very likely wasn't actually written by him. Interesting bit of history, though.
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- Russell
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Re: Houdini and Doyle series
So there's a bit more new info up about the Houdini & Doyle show, with casting -
Still sounds interesting, with the friendship of opposites of two men ahead of their time… debating whether interested enough to watch!
Anyone familiar with the two main actors?
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I really hope this show would be filmed and would last at least one season. Sounds fascinating.
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The pairing of these two characters is a great concept. If this is executed well, I think it can be a success. Haven't seen any good shows about Houdini yet though. Still, a very intriguing concept.
- besleybean
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A perfect pairing as they were best friends in real life.
Want to see this!
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Wow, it´s possible that this project gets realised after all!
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- besleybean
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Fantastic.
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- Russell
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nakahara wrote:
Wow, it´s possible that this project gets realised after all!
Ooh... saw that earlier, and you beat me to it! I love the style of that poster!
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The first look at the main characters....
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- Lilythiell
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Nice. When's the show due to air, again?
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The article mentions only year 2016 thus far, but no definite date yet. 
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Thank you 
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Looking good.
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- Russell
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Huh…. interesting look to them!
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Apparently it starts airing here in the UK on ITV, 13th March.
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- besleybean
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Woohoo.
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- besleybean
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Well it's on tonight, but after my bed time.
So I shall catch up on it tomorrow!
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- nakahara
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So how was it? What are your impressions of the first episode?
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