Legal thriller looms as Sherlock takes his caseload to New York – News – TV & Radio – The Independent

It’s a fresh take on Sherlock Holmes which will transplant the sleuth to a modern-day setting. But it doesn’t take Baker Street’s finest to deduce the source material for a major new drama announced by American network CBS.

The producers of the BBC’s acclaimed Sherlock series, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, are prepared to take legal action against the US network over a rival Holmes series which appears to tread on familiar ground.

The BBC version is already a cult hit in America, where it is screened on the PBS network. The show’s contemporary reinvention of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories, allied to slick production values, impressed network executives at CBS – so when an offer to remake the BBC’s Sherlock for US viewers came to nothing, they decided to go ahead and make their own.

In a move which has caused concern at Hartswood Films, the BBC show’s producers, CBS has commissioned Elementary, described as a new Sherlock Holmes adaptation set in modern-day New York.

Sue Vertue, Sherlock Executive Producer at Hartswood Films, said: “We understand that CBS are doing their own version of an updated Sherlock Holmes. It’s interesting, as they approached us a while back about remaking our show. At the time, they made great assurances about their integrity, so we have to assume that their modernised Sherlock Holmes doesn’t resemble ours in any way, as that would be extremely worrying.” She added: “We are very proud of our show and like any proud parent, will protect the interest and wellbeing of our offspring.”

via Legal thriller looms as Sherlock takes his caseload to New York – News – TV & Radio – The Independent.

Strange Random Sherlock Holmes Quote:

I never make exceptions. An exception disproves the rule. – The Sign of the Four (1890)

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Exit Languages on YouTube (new channel)

Exit Languages Channel on YouTube

Good news! From today, Exit Languages has a new channel on YouTube. In the spirit of an FAQ, here are the answers to a few questions you may be asking yourself 😉

Q: Where can I find this Channel?

http://www.youtube.com/user/exitlanguages

Q: What can I find there?

Right now there are three playlists of films available on YouTube. One is a collection of Sherlock Holmes, another is of early Hitchcock and the other is classic Science-Fiction. You can see the contents of a playlist by clicking on it and return to the main screen with the “Back to Playlists” link.

Q: Are there any subtitles?

Most of the films don’t have subtitles, although some do have Closed Captions. In practice, these don’t seem to work very well … on the bright side, many of the Sci-Fi films don’t need subtitles as they are so simple to follow 🙂

Q: What are your plans?

In time, the plan is to add our own content as we explore all the possibilities (and learn how to do all the funky technical things). At the same time, we want to take advantage of what YouTube has to offer in terms of films and other content.

Q: Do you take requests?

Yes, if you mean “ideas for new playlists or content”. No, if you mean “sing Born This Way once again, just for me”. You can leave ideas here or on the channel page.

Q: This is fantastic news! How can I subscribe to your channel?

Thank you! Actually, it’s easy, but you need a YouTube account first, or you can also sign in with any Google account. On the Channel Page, you’ll see yellow buttons with Subscribe on them. Now, any time we add a new video, you’ll be the first to know!

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Edward Hardwicke – Telegraph

TV & Radio

Obituaries

Edward Hardwicke

Edward Hardwicke, who died on Monday aged 78, was best known on television for playing Dr Watson in a Sherlock Holmes series in the 1980s, but had already come to public attention in the 1970s series Colditz as the character based on the real-life war heroPat Reid.

via Edward Hardwicke – Telegraph.

Interview on UK television with Jeremy Brett (Holmes) and Hardwicke.

Part 1

Part 2

Strange Random Dr. Watson Quote:

“I am inclined to think — ” said I.

“I should do so,” Sherlock Holmes remarked impatiently.

I believe that I am one of the most long-suffering of mortals; but I’ll admit that I was annoyed at the sardonic interruption.

“Really, Holmes,” said I severely, you are a little trying at times.”

(The Valley of Fear, 1915)

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Adventures with Google Translator (1 of many)

Don’t get us wrong. Google Translator has its uses and is a great tool to get a quick idea of a text. But sometimes, a machine just can’t handle the language. This example comes from a set of questions in a Sherlock Holmes graded reader. As you can see, the last few are true to the original. However, instead of “rompiendo” for “breaking”, we have “de última hora”, as in BREAKING NEWS. Tune in next week for more adventures with Google Translator …

 

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Strange Random Translation Quote:

The original is unfaithful to the translation. – Jorge Luis Borges

 

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A walk with Sherlock Holmes

From Westminster Tube (Underground) station, along the bank of the Thames, via Downing Street, Trafalgar Square and Scotland Yard (of course) to the Sherlock Holmes pub in Northumberland Street, follow the world’s favourite detective and hear clips from the new movie coming this Christmas.

You can find everything you need on this page.

If you’re in London or going there, you can download a zip (compressed) file with the full audiowalk in mp3 format, ready to copy to your portable player. You can also find a map in pdf to make it easier to get around.

Most of us, though, will no doubt prefer the 4-part slide-show option, allowing you to watch and listen to the walk at the same time, without getting tired or cold! The whole tour takes about 1 hour and you could also win a Sony Handycam if you find the five special numbers hidden in the tour!

If you’re the kind of person who likes a real mystery, try the online game 221B. You can play as Holmes or Watson, with or without a partner, but you will need an account with Facebook to take part.

Image via Wikipedia

Finally, some useful links:

The Sherlock Holmes Pub

The Sherlock Holmes Museum

Famous quotes from the Sherlock Holmes stories

Strange Random Language Fact:
The sentence “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” is a pangram, which is a sentence that uses every letter of the alphabet.