If there was a most anticipated session during the weeks-long Television Critics Association press tour, it might have been PBS Masterpiece's presentation of British drama Sherlock on Monday afternoon. Boosted by the rising star wattage of Benedict Cumberbatch (August: Osage County, 12 Years a Slave), currently making the rounds during awards season, and Martin Freeman (next starring in FX's Fargo), Sherlock premiered to strong numbers Sunday evening for the season three opener with 4 million viewers, up 25 percent from the previous year's 3.2 million. STORY: 'Sherlock' Season 3 Premiere: 10 Funniest Quotes Executive producer Steven Moffat previously revealed that he was prepping the fourth season, though the BBC (which broadcasts it in the U.K.) has not yet officially announced a renewal, but Cumberbatch -- who dropped a few F-bombs during the panel -- confirmed that he and Freeman were adamant it happens. "I've commissioned it," Cumberbatch told reporters matter-of-factly. While there were no official announcements, expect this iteration of Sherlock Holmes to air for a long time -- at least that's the hope. "It will continue until Benedict gets too famous," Moffat said, half-joking. Here are 11 highlights from the 45-minute session in Pasadena, including some veiled teases from Moffat, the keeper of secrets. | Read More
Writer-director Kate Froyland-Barker's wispy debut, Song One, follows in the neo-folk organic-musical footsteps of John Carney's films Once and Can a Song Save Your Life? Incorporating the live music scene of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, as a backdrop, the delicate drama is sweet and sincere but a tad thin to resonate. | Read More
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