Doctor Who

Have all the secrets of Matt Smith’s last Doctor Who been revealed?

Could Stephen King’s The Stand become a movie at last? Stan Lee’s working on a movie for Sony, details have emerged about the in-development Agent Carter series, and someone we know well is getting shot by Oliver on Arrow. Plus, there’s a rumor CBS is working on two Star Trek series — but what are…

The Greatest Fictional Versions of Alan Turing

Take a moment away from your computer screen, and give some props to Alan Turing, the code-breaking badass who helped make all this possible. Turing has captured our imagination several times, in books and movies. Here’s our potted history of the Father of Computer Science in pop culture. Sure, Turing hasn’t exactly scored the same…

​What to do when you fall out of fandom

You know what I just remembered? Mailboxes. Real postmen in the olden times used to have to get mail out of and put mail into mailboxes. Nowadays, people just send their kids out to hold letters for me to snatch out of their hands while riding by on my horse. These kids have to stand…

Is Captain America 2 the origin story of another Marvel supervillain?

Get the first real details about Doctor Who’s Christmas special. We may get a chance to see the director’s cut of Snowpiercer after all, Ant-Man casting rumors are solidifying, and Avengers: Age of Ultron has a script ready. Plus, what’s special about Norman Osborne’s introduction in Amazing Spider-Man 2? Spoilers now! Top image: Doctor Who.…

Is a fan favorite character being recast for the new Star Wars?

Steven Moffat tells how much of Doctor Who will revolve around the Doctor’s new quest, Francis Lawrence says some controversial moments from Mockingjay are in the movies, and someone’s in mortal peril in Teen Wolf. Plus, casting news from the Doctor Who Christmas special and The Walking Dead. Spoilers now! Top image: The Walking Dead…

Doctor Who‘s regeneration history may be more insane than you thought

After revealing that the Doctor’s history was even more complicated than we already knew, in the recent “Day of the Doctor,” showrunner Steven Moffat has finally clarified just which number of Doctor Matt Smith is. But a new rumor indicates things are crazier than you ever realized. Possible spoilers below… So Doctor Who first explained…

All the Toys and Collectibles You’ll Hate to Give Away This Year

Are you already panicking about what to buy your friends and family for the holidays this year? Don’t. First of all, it isn’t even December yet, and second of all, we’ve assembled yet another guide of 20 great gift ideas for the people in your life who know receiving toys on Christmas never goes out…

When will we see more of Peter Capaldi’s costume on Doctor Who?

And does an audition video reveal a returning Doctor Who villain? Jessica Lange explains why she’s leaving American Horror Story. And Arrow might be laying the foundations for yet another major DC character. Plus, True Blood’s casting a love interest for a character you thought might be dead. Spoilers now! Guardians of the Galaxy Here’s…

The Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special broke the Guinness World Record for the largest simulcast of a television drama ever. “The Day of the Doctor” was broadcast in 94 countries on six continents.

Classic Doctor Who actors try to join the special in a hilarious short

Worried about which Doctors would and would not appear in the 50th Anniversary Special? So were some of the actors who portrayed the Doctor in the classic Doctor Who episodes. In the comedy short The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot, Peter Davison teams up with his fellow Doctors to take their rightful places in front of the…

The great hero of the Doctor Who anniversary special is… John Rawls?

John Rawls was a philosopher who became famous for a thought experiment, in which the only way to reach a fair arrangement is if people don’t know which side they’ll end up on. This thought experiment is played out in today’s Doctor Who special, and it’s at the center of the Doctor’s own dilemma. Spoilers…

Silence will fall in the teaser for the Doctor Who Christmas Special

Today gives us not only “The Day of the Doctor” but also a quickie peek at the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas Special. And it looks like the Doctor will be facing many foes of episodes past. [via Comic Book Movie]

Talk about The Day of the Doctor right here!

At last, “The Day of the Doctor” arrives! When the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special airs in your part of the world, part yourself here and chat about the episode with your fellow Whovians. We’ll have our recap up later on—in the meantime, you can check out the livestream and post your comments about the…

“Doctor Who” Worldwide 50th Anniversary Special Is Today at 2:50PM ET

Fifty years ago today, Doctor Who began his time-traveling adventures. Today, no matter where you are, the BBC turns your TV into a TARDIS, showing Doctor Who: Day of the Doctor simultaneously around the world. The special kicks off at 2:50PM Eastern, 11:50AM Pacific. The global simulcast spans 75 countries: click here to find out…

Interactive graphic shows the timelines of the Eleven Doctors

While we await “The Day of the Doctor,” the BBC invites us to travel back in Doctor Who history with an infographic sure to keep fans busy until they watch the 50th anniversary special. Head over to the BBC website to play with the infographic, and be sure to click on the dots along the…

That Doctor Who biopic is surprisingly heartbreaking

When I heard the BBC was making a 90-minute docudrama about the early years of Doctor Who, I expected lots of magic and nostalgia. But I wasn’t prepared for how emotionally intense An Adventure in Space and Time actually is. An Adventure — which airs tonight on BBC America, but already aired in the U.K.…

Google’s Doctor Who Platform Game Doodle: A Perfect Friday Time Sink

This weekend is the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who’s first appearance on the small screen, and Google has chosen to celebrate it with a wonderful multi-level platform game. Choosing to play as any of the 11 Doctors, you can roam around space (and, um, time?) dodging Daleks and completing small puzzles. It’s wonderful, juvenile fun,…

Another major Doctor Who star says he’ll be in “Day of the Doctor”!

And a Doctor Who icon could be in Star Wars. Amazing Spider-Man 2 may have a new name, and Geoff Johns says we should be excited for the Jim Gordon TV show. Plus the first looks at Stevie Nicks in American Horror Story and Oliver’s brand new look in Arrow. Spoilers ahead! Star Wars Latest…

The Science of Doctor Who’s Sonic Screwdriver

Ahead of this weekend’s 50th anniversary of Doctor Who’s first appearance on the small screen, the guys at Headsqueeze have taken a look at his famous Sonic Screwdriver—and asked if it could ever be, you know, scientifically possible. Cue some live experiments, fire, and real-world acoustics. As for whether a real Sonic Screwdriver will ever…

Gift Ideas for the 10 Major Species of Science Fiction Fan

Buying presents for the science fiction and fantasy fan in your life can be a major challenge — because no two fans are the same. It’s just not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Some people love Star Trek, others love Superman. So here’s our gift guide for the 10 major species of fans! Gift Ideas for Star…