Category: Projects
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WILD ARABIA: Watch the First Episode Online
The first episode of Wild Arabia, the new three-part nature series featuring Alexander Siddig as narrator, is now available online to viewers worldwide. I’m not sure if this is an official online release, so watch it while you can! Wild Arabia airs on BBC2 Fridays at 9PM. Thanks to Jude for the head’s up!
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INESCAPABLE: The SidCity Review
Inescapable opens in New York and Los Angeles today, followed by On Demand next week (check your local provider). I received a review copy just before a major snow storm hit Kansas, so snuggled down with some hot cocoa and watched the latest collaboration between writer/director Ruba Nadda and lead actor Alexander Siddig. Inescapable is…
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WILD ARABIA: Alexander Siddig Narrates New Nature Series on BBC Two
BBC Two premieres a new, three-part special series titled Wild Arabia on Friday, February 22, and viewers may recognize the voice narrating the footage of the extraordinary wildlife, landscapes and people: Alexander Siddig. The series explores the deserts and forests, people and wildlife of the Arabian peninsula over the course of three episodes. Sid serves…
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DA VINCI’S DEMONS: Official Poster Released
STARZ sent over the official poster for their new series, Da Vinci’s Demons, today. It’s a clever take on Da Vinci’s famous drawings of flying machines meshed with star Tom Riley. “Leonardo was a transformational figure—the original Renaissance man and the kind of genius that only emerges every thousand years or so,” said series creator…
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INESCAPABLE: Coming to US Theaters in February
Head’s up, Sidsters, we have information on when Inescapable will debut in US theaters! It’s starting out in very limited release in Los Angeles and New York City on February 22, with a premiere happening shortly before (exact date TBA). A few additional locations are scheduled to have short runs as well. Here’s the current…
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DA VINCI’S DEMONS: More Information About Sid’s Character
Starz! has updated their Da Vinci’s Demons site with information about supporting characters, including Alexander Siddig. Previously Sid described his character as “an Obi-Wan Kenobi type” to Tom Riley’s Da Vinci. The Starz! site identifies him as Al-Rahim, aka “The Turk”, and describes him thusly: The mysterious Turk – or Al-Rahim – is an enigmatic and…
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MAY IN THE SUMMER: Positive Review from Sundance
Now that May in the Summer has premiered at Sundance, reviews are starting to come in. The first review comes from IndieWire, and it’s very positive, earning an A- grade, although there’s no specific mention of Sid. While the story runs slightly longer than it should and not every sad-faced monologue connects to the bigger…
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DA VINCI’S DEMONS: New Trailer & Premiere Date {UPDATED}
Starz! presented their upcoming slate of programming at the Television Critics Association winter tour today, including an intense new trailer for Da Vinci’s Demons (brief appearance/narration by Sid). They also announced the premiere date for the new series: Friday, April 12. Mark your calendars! Updated 01.15.13: Starz! posted the the video on YouTube so it…
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FALCON: New Crime Series Airs November 15 on Sky
Falcon, the new crime series from Sky Atlantic, premieres Thursday, November 15 at 10PM in the UK. As previously reported, Sid co-stars as Julio Menendez in the first series, Falcón: The Blind Man of Seville. Sid’s character is shrouded in mystery, to the extent that promotional photos couldn’t be released without spoiling plot points, so if you…
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MAY IN THE SUMMER: Alexander Co-Stars in Romantic Comedy from Cherien Dabis
We’re pleased to share that Alexander Siddig has yet another new project heading to screens! He co-stars in the new romantic comedy, May in the Summer, by writer/director Cherien Dabis ([easyazon-link asin=”B002T921C0″]Amreeka[/easyazon-link]) who also stars in the film. May in the Summer is the story of three Arab-American sisters and their strong-willed, single mom as…