Doctor Who

The Doctor Is In

For the first time since the Ninth Doctor regenerated 15 years ago, Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston is back in the TARDIS. Well, a recording booth, more accurately. Probably not quite so much bigger on the inside, either. Over the summer, audio drama producer Big Finish confirmed that Eccleston—who portrayed the Ninth Doctor in the…

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Doctor Who Set Pictures Tease the Return of a Major Villain

Somehow, Spider-Man 3 rumors continue to expand its cast. George Miller is contemplating honoring Mad Max legend Hugh Keays-Byrne in the Furiosa prequel. Even more Hawkeye set pictures tease Clint Barton’s old ties. Plus, Riverdale continues to Riverdale. Spoilers, away! Spider-Man 3 According to…Murphy’s Multiverse, Charlie Cox is additionally set to reprise his role as…

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5 Nerdy (and Affordable) Decoration Ideas for the Holidays

The holiday season is a time of giving and sharing—and making sure your home looks good. But so many festive decorations come across as old-fashioned, ridiculous, or frankly way overpriced for what you’re getting (and how long you’re going to actually use them). That’s why we’re sharing some of our tips for geeking out your…

Television Beth Elderkin

David Tennant’s Doctor Who Teams Up With Classic Companions in a New Audio Drama

If there’s one thing the Doctor’s good at, it’s traveling back in time. David Tennant is back in a new trilogy of Doctor Who audio adventures from Big Finish, which see the return of Sophie Aldred, Louise Jameson, and several other classic Doctor Who stars as pieces of the Doctor’s past. In an emailed press…

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Doctor Who’s Captain Jack and Yaz Tease Some Interesting Character Connections

One former and one current (and soon to be solo) companion of the Doctor will be teaming up in the next special Doctor Who episode, “Revolution of the Daleks.” But the actors behind them are teasing that there just might be something that the two of them share when it comes to feelings about the…

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Doctor Who‘s ‘Fugitive Doctor’ Was an Unplanned, Last-Minute Twist

The introduction of a new Doctor is, like, a pretty big deal on Doctor Who. So when season 12’s “Fugitive of the Judoon” brought us Jo Martin’s Doctor on the lam, it felt like the culmination of something huge. But it turns out her debut was kind of out-of-the-blue—and one the showrunner doesn’t know will…

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The Best Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Posters From Alamo Drafthouse’s New Auction

Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like a gorgeous new poster in your home—especially one that’s going to help a good cause. Alamo Drafthouse co-founder Tim League is auctioning off his personal collection of almost 2,000 Mondo posters. The collection, which is available to view on EMoviePoster, includes limited-edition prints and posters that are no longer available.…

Movies Beth Elderkin

Doctor Who’s Holiday Special Will Mark the Final Episode for 2 Companions

The Fab Four are no more. Doctor Who stars Tosin Cole and Bradley Walsh—who’ve played companions Ryan and Graham for the past two seasons—have confirmed that they’re set to depart the TARDIS after the upcoming New Year’s holiday special. In an interview with BBC Studios, Cole and Walsh revealed that “Revolution of the Daleks” will…

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Our Human Heroes Fight a Dalek Apocalypse in the Full Trailer for the Doctor Who New Year’s Special

It’s here: your first full look at the upcoming Doctor Who holiday special, “Revolution of the Daleks.” It’s going to be a big one. In “Revolution of the Daleks,” the Doctor’s (Jodie Whittaker) companions are on their own to face down one of the biggest threats ever to hit Earth. Meanwhile, the Doctor herself is…

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Dave Prowse, the Actor Beneath Darth Vader’s Armor, Has Died at 85

Dave Prowse, born in 1935 in Bristol, was an actor and bodybuilder best known for his role as Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, a role he played on screen while James Earl Jones dubbed over his voice. Now, the actor has passed away. He was 85 years old. The news comes courtesy…

Movies Julie Muncy

Doctor Who‘s Captain Jack Will Return for the Festive Special

Jack’s back…again. And this time, maybe he’ll finally get to meet the Thirteenth Doctor. The BBC has just announced that hot off of his surprise appearance in season 12’s absolutely wild mid-season episode “Fugitive of the Judoon”—his first appearance on Doctor Who since the end of the show’s fourth season—John Barrowman will reprise his role…

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This New DuckTales Clip Is Also a Tantalizing Doctor Who Reunion, Kind Of

The Master, a-whoo-hoo! At least, that’s what the theme song would be for an upcoming episode of DuckTales if they were being a bit more honest about what fans are going to get out of it. As Syfy Wire points out, an upcoming episode of the Disney cartoon is going to introduce a new character,…

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A Salute to Director Rachel Talalay, a True Genre Pioneer

Rachel Talalay is, to date, the only woman to direct a film in any of the major slasher franchises. She also made a bona fide 1990s cult classic, and has helmed episodes of several TV shows we love (including Doctor Who). Talalay’s latest feature, A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting, hit Netflix last month and…

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Doctor Who Season 13 Will Be Just 8 Episodes Long

Good news: in spite of the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, production has begun on the next season of Doctor Who, to air sometime in 2021. Bad news: said pandemic means that instead of 11 episodes of Doctor Who, we’ll be getting only eight. Announcing the start of production on the official Doctor Who website yesterday, showrunner…

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Doctor Who’s Original ‘Blink’ Ending Didn’t Quite Put the Fear of Angels Into Us

There’s a reason the Weeping Angels are some of the most-terrifying villains on Doctor Who. Their small screen debut ended with a stern warning from the Doctor, solidifying the angels as a permanent and ever-present threat. But it wasn’t always that way. Former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat recently released the original script for Doctor…

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Billie Piper Reflects on Doctor Who, a Reboot She Didn’t Think Would Last 3 Months

Doctor Who has become an international sensation ever since it was rebooted by the BBC in 2005, turning actors like David Tennant and Billie Piper into household names around the world. But Piper, who played the reboot’s first companion, recently shared how she didn’t think it was going to last three months, let alone almost…

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Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality Is Bringing the Doctor’s Time-Twisting Adventures to Game Consoles

A new Doctor Who video game? On consoles? You have our attention. As revealed at New York Comic-Con 2020, David Tennant’s Tenth Doctor and Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth are teaming up for Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality, a new game based on an expanded version of The Edge of Time, a VR game released last…

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The Daleks Go to War in Our First Look at Their New Animated Web Series

I mean, what else did you expect them to do, relaxation tapes? During today’s panel about the transmedia Doctor Who event panel for Time Lord Victorius, the BBC gave us a sneak peak at Daleks!, a five part animated series about the Daleks’ role in the fight between the Doctors and a strange new threat…

Trailers James Whitbrook

The Doctor’s Locked Up in Our First Look at Doctor Who‘s Holiday Special

The last season of Doctor Who ended, after some game-changing revelations about the very idea of who our hero is, on a bit of a weird cliffhanger. Cut off from her friends, the Doctor found herself trapped in a strange, alien prison. Which is naturally the perfect time for her most ancient foes to rise…

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Doctor Who’s Biggest Villains Are Getting Their Own Animated Short Series

The legitimately scary Doctor Who baddies that look like someone put Candy Buttons on a toilet paper roll are ready to “an-ni-maaaaate!” with their own limited animated series—one that could pair them up with a special foe. BBC Studios announced the final installment of its ongoing Doctor Who Time Lord Victorious multi-doctor crossover event with…

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The Doctor Is In

Doctor Who Set Pictures Tease the Return of a Major Villain

5 Nerdy (and Affordable) Decoration Ideas for the Holidays

David Tennant’s Doctor Who Teams Up With Classic Companions in a New Audio Drama

Doctor Who’s Captain Jack and Yaz Tease Some Interesting Character Connections

Doctor Who‘s ‘Fugitive Doctor’ Was an Unplanned, Last-Minute Twist

The Best Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Posters From Alamo Drafthouse’s New Auction

Doctor Who’s Holiday Special Will Mark the Final Episode for 2 Companions

Our Human Heroes Fight a Dalek Apocalypse in the Full Trailer for the Doctor Who New Year’s Special

Dave Prowse, the Actor Beneath Darth Vader’s Armor, Has Died at 85

Doctor Who‘s Captain Jack Will Return for the Festive Special

This New DuckTales Clip Is Also a Tantalizing Doctor Who Reunion, Kind Of

A Salute to Director Rachel Talalay, a True Genre Pioneer

Doctor Who Season 13 Will Be Just 8 Episodes Long

Doctor Who’s Original ‘Blink’ Ending Didn’t Quite Put the Fear of Angels Into Us

Billie Piper Reflects on Doctor Who, a Reboot She Didn’t Think Would Last 3 Months

Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality Is Bringing the Doctor’s Time-Twisting Adventures to Game Consoles

The Daleks Go to War in Our First Look at Their New Animated Web Series

The Doctor’s Locked Up in Our First Look at Doctor Who‘s Holiday Special

Doctor Who’s Biggest Villains Are Getting Their Own Animated Short Series

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