Doctor Who

Doctor Who Tom Baker Joins Star Wars Rebels

The worlds of Doctor Who and Star Wars come together once again as the Fourth Doctor, Tom Baker, has joined the cast of Star Wars Rebels Season 3.

Tom Baker will play the character Bendu, who is described as the “middle way of the Force” – not Dark Side or Light Side – he’s “something else, a force of nature.”

Star Wars Rebels showrunner David Filoni announced the casting at this past weekend’s Star Wars Celebration offering he specifically created the character of Bendu with Tom Baker in mind.

‘[Bendu is] so unique in everything he does,’ Filoni said, adding that Bendu is “a different kind of Force character/creature than we’ve had before” and will make a “big difference.”

You can get a glimpse of Tom Baker’s character and voice of Bendu in the new Star Wars Rebels Season 3 trailer below (around 1:48 mark).

Dave Filoni, a big Doctor Who fan, also previously cast David Tennant in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Star Wars Rebels Season 3 returns this Fall.

(via UK’s Metro)

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Doctor Who Series 10: New Companion & Trailer Revealed

The BBC has announced Pearl Mackie will play the Doctor Who Season 10 companion and released images and a new trailer to go along with it. Below you can read the official announcement.

Doctor Who Season 10 premiers in 2017.

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BBC AMERICA today announced Pearl Mackie will join the Doctor Who cast as The Doctor’s new companion. Pearl was exclusively revealed to audiences on BBC One during half time the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday 23rd August.

On joining the cast in her first major television role, Pearl said: “I’m incredibly excited to be joining the Doctor Who family. It’s such an extraordinary British institution, I couldn’t be prouder to call the TARDIS my home!

“Peter Capaldi is such a brilliant actor, and his Doctor is such a wacky and wonderful character, I can’t wait to see what adventures are in store for him and Bill throughout time and space. Reading the script at the audition I thought Bill was wicked. Fantastically written, cool, strong, sharp, a little bit vulnerable with a bit of geekiness thrown in – I can’t wait to bring her to life, and to see how she develops through the series.

“I always loved stage combat at drama school so I can’t wait to get on set and kick some evil monsters into the next dimension!

Shooting the trailer was absolutely mental, there were pyro technics and smoke and I met my first Dalek! I’m not sure it will ever become ‘the norm’ seeing crazy monsters on set, but I cannot wait to meet some more! The weirder the better, bring it on!”

Peter Capaldi said: “It is a genuine delight to welcome Pearl Mackie to Doctor Who. A fine, fine actress with a wonderful zest and charm, she’s a refreshing addition to the TARDIS and will bring a universe of exciting new possibilities to The Doctor’s adventures.”

Steven Moffat, Lead Writer and Executive Producer adds: “A new face in the TARDIS, a new voyage about to begin: welcome aboard the amazing Pearl Mackie! This is where the story really starts.”

Charlotte Moore, Acting Director of Television said: “It’s so exciting to be revealing the much anticipated new companion to the nation in such spectacular style. Pearl brings a wonderful energy and lights up the screen. She will captivate Doctor Who fans old and new across the globe.”

Brian Minchin, Executive Producer adds: “We’re utterly thrilled to have the hugely talented Pearl join Doctor Who and I can’t wait to begin her new adventures in time and space!”

Doctor Who is a BBC Cymru Wales produced drama and will return later this year with a Christmas Special. The new series will start on BBC One in 2017.

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Trailer For Doctor Who David Tennant & Catherine Tate Audio Adventures

David Tennant and Catherine Tate return to Doctor Who in the form of new audio adventures.

Listen to the trailer above.

Official info, images and a video with Tennant and Tate talking about the series can be found below.

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David Tennant is returning as the Tenth Doctor alongside Catherine Tate as his companion Donna Noble in three Doctor Who Audio Dramas!

David Tennant portrayed the Doctor on screen from 2005 until 1 January 2010, returning to play alongside Matt Smith and John Hurt in the 50th Anniversary special The Day of the Doctor in 2013. Catherine Tate made her debut as Donna in December 2006, and after a series and two festive specials she made her last appearance alongside David on 1 January 2010. Their on-screen partnership is generally regarded as one of the great high-points of the enduring science fiction phenomenon.

‘I still remember the sense of joy I had when I heard that David had been asked to play the Doctor,’ says Big Finish executive producer Jason Haigh-Ellery. ‘We were all so pleased for him — as we knew how much Doctor Who meant to him. And now David comes full circle, back doing Doctor Who with Big Finish — except that this time he’s playing the Doctor! It’s the same but different — it’s wonderful to have him back!’

The series opens with Doctor Who – The Tenth Doctor Adventures: Technophobia by Matt Fitton, which is set in a London slightly in the future, where mankind is gradually losing its ability to use everyday technology. Could there be an evil force at work?

In Doctor Who – The Tenth Doctor Adventures: Time Reaver by Jenny T Colgan the Doctor and Donna arrive on Calibris – ‘An entirely mechanical planet. Catch, hitch, fuel, fix, buy, pretty much any kind of transportation in existence.’ It’s also a world full of scoundrels, where a deadly black market has opened up in a device known only as the Time Reaver.

Finally, in Doctor Who – The Tenth Doctor Adventures: Death and the Queen by James Goss, Donna is swept along in a fairytale romance and meets the man of her dreams in the beautiful land of Goritania. What can possibly go wrong? And why has the Doctor never heard of Goritania?

‘I’ve enjoyed working with all the Doctors on TV, but David is the only one I’d known before he became the Doctor,’ says executive producer Nicholas Briggs. ‘I’d worked with him on our Dalek Empire series for Big Finish and had such fun. So along with the excitement of directing new Tenth Doctor adventures, I’m so happy to be working with an old chum again.’

Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor Adventures is produced by David Richardson, script edited by Matt Fitton and James Goss and directed by Nicholas Briggs.

‘This is one of those dream projects where I’ve spent months pinching myself. I’m covered in bruises,’ says David. ‘With two major international stars in place, and the legacy of this era of the TV show to live up to, we’ve worked our socks off to try and make some very special stories for this box set. Expect adventure, fun, scares… and some tears too.’

Doctor Who – The Tenth Doctor Adventures will be released in May 2016 – exclusively on the Big Finish website. Each of the three titles are available to pre-order separately today for just £10.99 on CD or £8.99 to download. A bundle of all three titles is also available for £25 on CD and £22 to download!

All three stories are also available in the Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor Adventures Volume 1 – Limited Edition set. Limited to just 5,000 copies and available exclusively from bigfinish.com, and the lavish book-sized box set includes exclusive artwork, photography, articles and a one-hour documentary featuring interviews with the stars and production team. You can pre-order the set today at the special price of £30 on CD or £25 to download – offering a £5 discount against the standard price!

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Doctor Who Coming To Amazon Prime

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The BBC recently removed Doctor Who from Netflix and Hulu, and while it was thought the BBC might have been launching their own streaming service, it’s now become known the new home of The Doctor is at Amazon.

In a tweet that has since been deleted for some reason, Amazon announced Doctor Who series 1-8 will be available to stream through Amazon Prime in March.

“Want to know the future? Now you can! Here’s what’s coming to #PrimeVideo in March. #Bosch #DrWho,” the tweet said, which was accompanied by a video (watch below) teasing other titles coming to Amazon Prime next month: season two of Bosch, season three of Orphan Black, the original Ghostbusters movie, and The End of the Tour.

Doctor Who is currently available on Netflix across the pond, but will be removed in May. It’s unknown if Doctor Who will continue through Netflix in the UK or move on to Amazon Prime.

New Doctor Who episodes aren’t set to be released until 2017, so March can’t get here fast enought for Whovians.

Doctor Who Amazon Prime teaser video:

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Watch The Doctor Who Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer

One of my favorite shows meets one of my… well, just average-liked movies.

Check out a Doctor Who fan-trailer above done in the style of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

The video features the soundtrack from Star Wars: The Force Awakens coupled with footage from the recent Doctor Who series 1 season with Christopher Eccleston.

And if you happen to have Netflix or Hulu, you may have found that past seasons of Doctor Who have been yanked. It’s speculated the BBC may be launching their own digital streaming service in the near future. In the meantime, you can watch episodes of Doctor Who on the BBC website or by purchasing them through Amazon, iTunes or Google Play.

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Watch: LEGO Dimensions Doctor Who Trailer

For the first time in any LEGO videogame, characters and vehicles from some of the biggest entertainment brands in the universe converge in LEGO Dimensions. In a new short trailer illustrating the game’s crazy, possible mash-ups, Dr. Venkman from Ghostbusters, Doc Brown from Back to the Future, and The Doctor from the long running British science fiction television series Doctor Who, unexpectedly come together.

Fans can play through individual levels based on these popular properties in the game’s main story. Players can also explore one distinct, freeplay Adventure World for each of these entertainment properties with any LEGO Dimensions minifigure belonging to that brand. Each Adventure World provides players access to additional gameplay content and exploration throughout some of the most iconic locations from each brand’s universe.

Ghostbusters fans who want to spookify their LEGO Dimensions experience beyond the Ghostbusters level in the LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack can add the Ghostbusters Level Pack featuring “A Spook Central Adventure!” a mission-based Ghostbusters level where players must fight Gozer and save New York City. The pack comes with a buildable Peter Venkman LEGO minifigure and Proton Pack, Ecto-1 and Ghost Trap – all playable in the game. Players can replay through the game and other levels to trap ghosts and access more collectibles in their journey to save the LEGO multiverse.

Players who want to head back to the future in an epic LEGO Dimensions adventure, can add the Back to the Future Level Pack which unlocks the exclusive “A Hill Valley Time Travel Adventure” level. The pack comes with a buildable Marty McFly LEGO minifigure, DeLorean Time Machine which can travel through time and access areas, plus a Hoverboard. Players can also expand their LEGO Dimensions gameplay with the Back to the Future Doc Brown Fun Pack, featuring a buildable Doc Brown minifigure and rebuildable Traveling Time Train.

Fans who want more of the Whoniverse beyond the Doctor Who level in the LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack can purchase the Doctor Who Level Pack which includes “The Dalek Extermination of Earth,” an additional mission-based Doctor Who level, along with a 12th Doctor LEGO minifigure, TARDIS that can travel across time and space, and K-9 – all playable in the game. Gamers can play as any of the twelve doctors. When the 12th Doctor is defeated in the level, he returns as the 1st Doctor and then regenerates back up to the 12th Doctor again. The interior of the TARDIS will reflect the corresponding Doctor the player embodies or can be manually selected. There’s even a jukebox inside where players can choose among different versions of the Doctor Who theme music. Players can further upgrade their LEGO Dimensions gameplay with the Doctor Who Cyberman Fun Pack, featuring a buildable Cyberman minifigure and rebuildable Dalek.

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Steven Moffat Leaving Doctor Who

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The BBC has announced Steven Moffat is leaving Doctor Who following the Spring of 2017.

Broadchurch writer Chris Chibnall will replace Moffat as the new showrunner.

Moffat took over the reins on Doctor Who in 2010 with Series 5.

Official announcement can be read below.

BBC announces Steven Moffat’s next series of Doctor Who will be his last and confirms Chris Chibnall as new Head Writer and Executive Producer

After six incredible series at the helm, the multi-award-winning Steven Moffat has decided to step down as the lead writer and executive producer of Doctor Who. Steven took over the reins on Series 5 in 2010 and during his tenure the show has become a truly global success. He has been responsible for introducing the Eleventh and the Twelfth Doctors in Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi; as well as two companions Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) and Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman) and iconic characters and monsters including River Song (Alex Kingston), Missy (Michelle Gomez), Rory Pond (Arthur Darvill) and the terrifying Weeping Angels. Plus, the smash hit 50th Anniversary special in 2013 which saw fans around the world celebrate the world’s longest-running sci-fi series with the Doctors Matt Smith, David Tennant and John Hurt battling the deadly Daleks in a feature-length episode. Steven’s final series will air on BBC One in spring 2017 and there will be a Christmas Special in 2016.

Steven Moffat says: “Feels odd to be talking about leaving when I’m just starting work on the scripts for season 10, but the fact is my timey-wimey is running out. While Chris is doing his last run of Broadchurch, I’ll be finishing up on the best job in the universe and keeping the TARDIS warm for him. It took a lot of gin and tonic to talk him into this, but I am beyond delighted that one of the true stars of British Television drama will be taking the Time Lord even further into the future. At the start of season 11, Chris Chibnall will become the new showrunner of Doctor Who. And I will be thrown in a skip.”

Like Steven, Chris Chibnall is also a lifelong Doctor Who fan and a multi-award-winning writer and executive producer. He has most recently achieved huge success with the triple-BAFTA-winning hit ITV series Broadchurch. His other credits include BAFTA-nominated The Great Train Robbery, United, Law & Order: UK, Life On Mars and Torchwood. Chris Chibnall’s debut series will launch in 2018.

Chris Chibnall, new Head Writer and Executive Producer, says: “Doctor Who is the ultimate BBC programme: bold, unique, vastly entertaining, and adored all around the world. So it’s a privilege and a joy to be the next curator of this funny, scary and emotional family drama. I’ve loved Doctor Who since I was four years old, and I’m relishing the thought of working with the exceptional team at BBC Wales to create new characters, creatures and worlds for the Doctor to explore. Steven’s achieved the impossible by continually expanding Doctor Who’s creative ambition, while growing its global popularity. He’s been a dazzling and daring showrunner, and hearing his plans and stories for 2017, it’s clear he’ll be going out with a bang. Just to make my life difficult.”

Charlotte Moore, Controller of BBC One, says: “I want to thank Steven Moffat for everything he has given Doctor Who – I’ve loved working with him, he is an absolute genius and has brought fans all over the world such joy. I will be very sad to see him leave the show, but I can’t wait to see what he will deliver in his last ever series next year with a brand new companion. I have decided to schedule Steven’s big finale series in spring 2017 to bring the nation together for what will be a huge event on the channel. 2016 is spoilt with national moments including the Euros and Olympics and I want to hold something big back for 2017 – I promise it will be worth the wait! I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Chris Chibnall, a wonderfully talented writer who I know will bring something very special to the hit series.”

Polly Hill, Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning, says: “Like Charlotte, I would like to thank Steven for his brilliance, which has made Doctor Who a global hit under his tenure. Chris Chibnall is the perfect successor to take over the reins of this incredible show, so I am delighted that his love for Doctor Who has made it impossible for him to resist! Chris is an incredible writer and his vision and passion for Doctor Who gives it an exciting future and promises to be a real treat for Doctor Who fans across the world.”

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LEGO Dimensions Adds 5 New Expansion Packs: DC Comics, Doctor Who, Ghostbusters & More

“Who You Gonna Call?” LEGO® DimensionsTM Adds Five New Expansion Packs Based on World’s Biggest Entertainment Brands: Ghostbusters, DC Comics, Doctor Who, Back to the Future, and LEGO Ninjago!

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today the release of five, highly collectible LEGO® Dimensions™ expansion packs based on Ghostbusters™, DC Comics ™, Doctor Who, Back to the Future™ and LEGO® Ninjago™. Players can customise their building and gaming adventures in LEGO Dimensions with the purchase of these Wave 3 Level Pack, Team Pack and Fun Packs which provide additional gameplay, buildable characters, and rebuildable 3-in-1 vehicles and gadgets with special in-game abilities. All expansion packs provide gamers the opportunity to use everything interchangeably, anywhere throughout the game. Plus, any expansion pack character can unlock the corresponding Adventure World of the same brand to provide players with additional open-world gameplay content based on that entertainment property.

Ghostbusters fans who want to spookify their LEGO Dimensions experience beyond the Ghostbusters level in the LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack can add the Ghostbusters Level Pack which includes “A Spook Central Adventure!” a mission-based Ghostbusters level where players must fight Gozer and save New York City. The pack comes with a buildable Peter Venkman LEGO minifigure and Proton Pack, Ecto-1 and Ghost Trap – all playable in the game. Players can use the misfit parapsychologist’s Laser Deflector, Suspend Ghosts, and Hazard Protection abilities to solve puzzles and overpower enemies. They can also boost their gameplay with the Ecto-1 which can be rebuilt into the Ecto-1 Blaster and Ecto-1 Water Diver and the Ghost Trap which rebuilds into the Ghost Stun ‘n Trap and Proton Zapper. The pack also allows access to the Ghostbusters Adventure World where gamers can play as one of the four Ghostbusters. Players can replay through the game and other levels to trap ghosts and access more collectibles in their journey to save the LEGO multiverse.

Players can add a touch of mischief to their LEGO Dimensions gameplay with the DC Comics Fun Pack featuring the demented duo of The Joker and Harley Quinn. Activating The Joker’s powerful Grappler, Target, Hazard and Electricity abilities or Harley Quinn’s Acrobat and Super Strength abilities will help them to solve puzzles and battle enemies. When things get tough, players can send in The Joker’s Chopper and Harley’s Quinn-mobile, and then rebuild them – respectively – into the Mischievous Missile Blaster and The Joker’s Lock ‘n Laser Jet; or the Quinn Ultra Racer and Missile Launcher for upgraded abilities in the game.

Whovians can upgrade their LEGO Dimensions gameplay with the Doctor Who Cyberman Fun Pack, featuring a buildable Cyberman minifigure and rebuildable Dalek. Players can place the drone-like humanoid on the LEGO Toy Pad to bring him to life in the game, then activate his hi-tech Mind Control, Hacking, Drone, X-Ray Vision, Silver LEGO Blowup, Technology, and Dive abilities to solve puzzles and take on the enemies in true Doctor Who style. The Dalek can be rebuilt it into a Fire ‘n Ride Dalek and Silver Shooter Dalek.

Players can take their LEGO Dimensions gameplay to the future and back again with the Back to the Future Doc Brown Fun Pack. Placing everyone’s favourite absent-minded scientist on the LEGO Toy Pad will bring him to life in the game where players can activate his Hacking, Technology, Fix it, and Drone abilities to crack puzzles and defeat enemies. If he runs out of ideas, bring in Doc Brown’s Traveling Time Train and rebuild it into the Flying Time Machine and Missile Blast Time Train. Players can also take a wise master on their LEGO Dimensions adventures with the LEGO Ninjago Sensei Wu Fun Pack which includes a buildable Sensei Wu minifigure and his golden staff, plus a Flying White Dragon which can be rebuilt into a Golden Fire Dragon and Ultra Destruction Dragon. Players can deploy his Spinjitzu skills and other special abilities to solve puzzles and battle enemies.

LEGO Dimensions is available for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems and Nintendo´s Wii U™ system.

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Watch: Doctor Who 2015 Christmas Special Clips

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Watch two clips below for the Doctor Who 2015 Christmas Special “The Husbands Of River Song,” which guest stars Alex Kingston.

The Doctor Who Christmas Special premieres Friday December 25th at 9/8c on BBC America.

Synopsis:

It’s Christmas Day on a remote human colony and the Doctor is hiding from Christmas Carols and Comedy Antlers. But when a crashed spaceship calls upon the Doctor for help, he finds himself recruited into River Song’s squad and hurled into a fast and frantic chase across the galaxy.

King Hydroflax (Greg Davies) is furious, and his giant Robot bodyguard is out-of-control and coming for them all! Will Nardole (Matt Lucas) survive? And when will River Song work out who the Doctor is?

All will be revealed on a starliner full of galactic super-villains and a destination the Doctor has been avoiding for a very long time.

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Watch: Doctor Who 2015 Christmas Special Trailers

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Check out the trailers below for the Doctor Who 2015 Christmas Special “The Husbands Of River Song,” which guest stars Alex Kingston.

The Doctor Who Christmas special premieres Friday December 25th at 9/8c on BBC America.

Synopsis:

All will be revealed on a starliner full of galactic super-villains and a destination the Doctor has been avoiding for a very long time.

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Watch: Peter Jackson Directing Doctor Who Announcement

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It’s finally happening!

For quite some time now, Peter Jackson has stated he has wanted to direct an episode of Doctor Who; however, due to Jackson’s busy movie schedule, it never came to be.

The good news is that the stars have apparently aligned as Peter Jackson released the following video on his Facebook page teasing that he is going to direct Doctor Who, which even features Peter Capaldi in character.

The video starts off with a conversation between Jackson and his daughter about directing – while Jackson polished his Oscars – when the Doctor interrupts…

Check it out:

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Doctor Who 2015 Christmas Special Synopsis & Title Revealed

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The BBC has released the first promo pic, synopsis and title for the Doctor Who 2015 Christmas Special which stars Peter Capaldi and sees Alex Kingston back as River.

The title will be “The Husbands of River Son,” with the plot as follows:

It’s Christmas Day on a remote human colony and the Doctor is hiding from Christmas Carols and Comedy Antlers. But when a crashed spaceship calls upon the Doctor for help, he finds himself recruited into River Song’s squad and hurled into a fast and frantic chase across the galaxy.

King Hydroflax (Greg Davies) is furious, and his giant Robot bodyguard is out-of-control and coming for them all! Will Nardole (Matt Lucas) survive? And when will River Song work out who the Doctor is?

All will be revealed on a starliner full of galactic super-villains and a destination the Doctor has been avoiding for a very long time.

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Watch: Doctor Who Series 9 Finale Trailer “Hell Bent”

Check out the preview for the Doctor Who Series 9 finale above for “Hell Bent.”

Doctor Who airs Saturdays on the BBCA/

Episode synopsis:

If you took everything from him, betrayed him, trapped him, and broke both his hearts…how far might the Doctor go? Returning to Gallifrey, the Doctor faces the Time Lords in a struggle that will take him to the end of time itself. Who is the Hybrid? And what is the Doctor’s confession?

The season finale of Doctor Who premieres Saturday December 5th at 9/8c on BBC America.

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Watch: Doctor Who “Heaven Sent” Featurette

Check out an introduction for the next episode of Doctor Who, “Heaven Sent,” from showrunner Steven Moffat and Peter Capaldi.

If you haven’t seen the last episode, you may want to skip this as it connects to a spoiler.

Doctor Who airs Saturdays on BBCA.

Episode synopsis:

Trapped in a world unlike any other he has seen, the Doctor faces the greatest challenge of his many lives. One final test. And he must face it alone. Pursued by the fearsome creature known only as the Veil, he must attempt the impossible.

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Doctor Who “Heaven Sent” Trailer

Watch the preview above for the next episode of Doctor Who “Heaven Sent.”

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Watch: Doctor Who “Face The Raven” Preview

Watch the preview above for the next episode of Doctor Who “Face The Raven.”

Doctor Who airs Saturdays on the BBCA starring Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman.

Episode synopsis:

The Doctor and Clara, with their old friend Rigsy, find themselves in a magical alien world, hidden on a street in the heart of London. Sheltered within are some of the most fearsome creatures of the universe… and Ashildr (Maisie Williams)! With a death sentence hanging over their heads, not all of the intruders will get out alive.

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Doctor Who Series 10 To Have Full Season

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Showrunner Steven Moffat continues to shoot down Doctor Who rumors with the latest being that Series 10 will be a half season.

A recent rumor stated that due to Peter Capaldi pursuing other projects, that Doctor Who Series 10 would air only six episodes plus the Christmas Special.

However, Moffat states that isn’t true as he tells the Radio Times Doctor Who Series 10 will have a full run plus the Doctor Who Christmas Special.

“We’re making a full series. I can confirm that,” Moffat said. “I’m making a full series of 12 episodes, plus a Christmas special. I don’t know when it goes out. That’s up to someone else. And even if I did know – which I genuinely don’t – I wouldn’t be allowed to say so as I have absolutely no say in it whatsoever. [But] it’s not being reduced in size. We’re not making fewer episodes. That’s all complete bunk. I can confirm that absolutely.”

Likewise, Capaldi said more of the same to the BBC.

“Not as far as I know,” Capaldi said responding to questioning that fans will be disappointed by a shortened Series 10. “That’s now what I’ve been told. So, that is not what I’m contracted for.”

Capaldi also mentioned that he would like to see Doctor Who air earlier on Saturdays at 7pm.

Moffat also recently shot down the rumor that Peter Capaldi was leaving the series, confirming that Peter Capaldi is Doctor Who and not going anywhere.

“Doctor Who” airs Saturdays on BBCA.

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Watch: Doctor Who “The Zygon Inversion” Clips

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Watch two clips for tonight’s episode of Doctor Who “The Zygon Inversion.”

Doctor Who airs Saturdays on BBCA.

Episode synopsis:

Shapeshifting Zygons are everywhere in the UK, and there is no way of knowing who to trust. With UNIT neutralized, only the Doctor stands in their way. But how do you stop a war? And what can the Doctor do to save his friends?

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Peter Capaldi Returning For Doctor Who Series 10

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Amidst rumors of Peter Capaldi wanting out of Doctor Who, it has now been confirmed that Capaldi will be back for Series 10.

Showrunner Steven Moffat confirmed the return of Capaldi to Variety stating: “Peter Capaldi is going nowhere.”

Moffat also seemed to clear up any concerns that Doctor Who would be relaunched with Sherlock-style feature-length episodes (meaning less episodes, but longer) as he stated: “[Doctor Who] is definitely going to last five more years, I’ve seen the business plan. It’s not going anywhere. And I think we can go past that. It’s television’s own legend. It will just keep going.”

The rumors stated that Capaldi wanted out of Doctor Who to spend more time with his family, with the rumors also stating the BBC was going to regenerate with a new Doctor played by Game of Thrones‘ Richard Madden.

“Doctor Who airs” Saturdays on BBCA.

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Watch: Doctor Who “The Zygon Inversion” Episode 8 Trailer

Watch the trailer for the next episode of Doctor Who, “The Zygon Inversion.”

Doctor Who airs Saturdays on BBCA.

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Watch: Doctor Who “The Zygon Invasion” Clips

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Watch two clips below for the next episode of Doctor Who “The Zygon Invasion.”

Doctor Who airs Saturdays at 9pm ET on BBCA.

Episode synposis:

The Zygons, a race of shapeshifting aliens, have been living in secret amongst us on Earth, unknown and unseen… until now! When Osgood is kidnapped by a rogue gang of Zygons, the Doctor, Clara and UNIT must scatter across the world in a bid to set her free. But will they reach her in time, and can they stop an uprising before it’s too late?

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Watch: Doctor Who “The Zygon Invasion” Preview

Check out the preview above for the next episode of Doctor Who “The Zygon Invasion.”

Doctor Who airs Saturdays at 9pm ET on BBCA.

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Watch: Doctor Who “The Women Who Lived” Trailer

Watch the preview for the next episode of Doctor Who “The Women Who Lived.”

Doctor Who airs Saturdays on BBCA.

Synopsis:

England, 1651. The deadly Highwayman ‘The Nightmare’ and his sidekick stalk the dark streets of London. But when they find loot that’s not of this world, they come face to face with the Doctor. Who is the Nightmare in league with? And can the Doctor avoid the hangman’s noose and protect Earth from a devilish betrayal?

Writer: Catherine Tregenna. Director: Ed Bazalgette. Producer: Derek Ritchie
Cast: Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman
Guest Cast: Maisie Williams, Rufus Hound

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Watch: Doctor Who “The Girl Who Died” Sneak Peek With Maisie Williams

Watch a new preview for the next episode of Doctor Who “The Girl Who Died” which guest stars Game of Thrones‘ Maisie Williams.

Clara and Ashildr (Maisie Williams) desperately try to escape a death chamber in ‘The Girl Who Died’.

***New episodes of Doctor Who premiere Saturdays at 9/8c on BBC America***

Comic Book News

Watch: Noel Clarke’s The Troop Trailer

Star of Doctor Who, Noel Clarke, has written a new graphic novel with The Troop from Titan Comics.

Check out the cool trailer above.

Described by Mark Millar (Kick-Ass, Kingsman) as “”FAN-BLOODY-TASTIC…I LOVED IT!” this brand new hero teen team are set to shock and enthral comic book readers when they explode into stores and digital devices on December 9th.

“This is the Game Of Thrones of comic books!” said writer Noel Clarke. “Taking teen teams where they should, but have never dared to go before! In life shit happens. People F-up in many different ways and have to deal with that. In this book they will, except you’ll see it in all it’s punch-to-the-face glory!”

Issue #1 comes with two covers to collect: an art cover by series artist Joshua Cassara (order code: OCT151684), a variant art cover by red-hot Doctor Who artist Elena Casagrande (order code: OCT151685).

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Peter Capaldi Rumored To Be Leaving Doctor Who

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Update: Peter Capaldi is returning for Doctor Who Series 10.

Is it time to hit the panic button?

Amidst dwindling viewership for the new season of Doctor Who, not only is it confirmed that Jenna Coleman is leaving, but now it’s said Peter Capaldi is contemplating leaving the series

That’s not all as the UK’s Mirror is also reporting there may be a change in the way Doctor Who episodes are released.

With ratings and the numbers of viewers down this year the Mirror is stating sources are considering scrapping next year’s series of Doctor Who and screening feature-length specials instead, similar to the way episodes of Sherlock are released.

It’s said Doctor Who is the BBC’s biggest-selling program overseas, but according to the report, Doctor Who has hit a “crisis period” as viewership is now below four million (down around 2 million).

Regarding Peter Capaldi leaving the show, the reason given is said because Capaldi wants to spend more time with his family.

So with Capaldi and Coleman leaving, execs are considering scrapping next season and instead releasing a couple of “Sherlock-style” feature-length episodes plus the Doctor Who Christmas Special.

It’s also rumored the BBC may reboot Doctor Who with a new cast in 2017 with Richard Madden (Game Of Thrones, Cinderella) said to be at the top of the list to play the new Doctor. A new female Doctor Who is also said to be a contender.

The BBC is also developing a Doctor Who spinoff aimed at younger viewers with Class.

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Steven Moffat Responds To Doctor Who Sonic Sunglasses Complaints (Video)

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If you happened to watch the last couple of episodes of Doctor Who, you may have noticed the Sonic Screwdriver has been turned into Sonic Sunglasses.

I found it noticeably absent with this past Saturday’s episode as lots of potential tech was present which the Doctor may have used the screwdriver on, and it turns out I’m not the only one who took notice.

There is a petition online to “Get Rid of the Sonic Sunglasses” and bring back the Sonic Screwdriver that has amassed a little over 1600 signatures in addition to fan complaints on social media.

While the number isn’t all that high, Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has taken notice and posted the following response on the official Doctor Who Facebook page. Below you can check out the video.

“Sometimes you have to be heretical. Sometimes you actually have to embrace the heresy. And I just thought, really, on a whim, why would The Doctor feel wedded to a screwdriver? Maybe he fancies varying it for a while, maybe he’ll pop his sonic glasses on instead.Also, it maybe resurrected the original joke which we’ve sort of slightly forgotten, that the screwdriver was just a screwdriver that made a noise. It’s gradually become this all-purpose everything that looks really cool… It’s fun to be naughty. I know some people are incredibly irate about it, and I’m sure the screwdriver will show up again someday. But just to show that we can – why not?”

Perhaps Moffat is right and it’s time for a change. Hey, sunglasses are cool, too, right?

Steven on the Sonic Sunglasses

Steven Moffat explains the thinking behind the Sonic Sunglasses… and has a word for the Sonic Screwdriver fans!

Posted by Doctor Who on Sunday, October 4, 2015

TV Trailers

Doctor Who “Before The Flood” Preview Trailer

Watch a preview for the next episode of Doctor Who, “Before The Flood.”

Tonight’s episode already aired in the UK, with a fan apparently uploading the preview (above) to YouTube.

Doctor Who airs on BBCA Saturdays at 9pm ET starring Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman.

Episode synopsis:

On a remote Army outpost, a fearsome alien warlord – the Fisher King – sets in motion a twisted plan to ensure his own survival. The ripples will be felt around the universe. Is this chain of events inevitable? And can the Doctor do the unthinkable?

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New Doctor Who “Class” Spinoff Announced

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The BBC has announced a new Doctor Who spinoff with Class, which looks to be aimed at younger viewers as it’s about a group of school kids attending Coal Hill School, which has shared a history with the Doctor for some time as companion Clara Oswald recently taught there.

Class is being written by Patrick Ness and is described as: Incredible dangers are breaking through the walls of time and space, and with darkness coming, London is unprotected. With all the action, heart and adrenalin of the best YA fiction (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Hunger Games), this is Coal Hill School and Doctor Who like you’ve never seen them before.

“No one has documented the dark and exhilarating world of the teenager like Patrick Ness, and now we’re bringing his brilliant story-telling into Doctor Who. This is growing up in modern Britain – but with monsters!” Steven Moffat told the BBC.

Writer Patrick Ness added: “I’m astounded and thrilled to be entering the Doctor Who universe, which is as vast as time and space itself. There’s so much room there for all kinds of amazing stories, and to work with Steven Moffat and Brian Minchin to find a place to tell one of my own has been an absolute joy. I can’t wait for people to meet the heroes of Class, to meet the all-new villains and aliens, to remember that the horrors of the darkest corners of existence are just about on par with having to pass your A-Levels.”

Class is being developed for BBC Three consisting of eight 45 minute episodes; the series is executive produced by Steven Moffatt, Patrick Ness and Brian Minchin.

The series will film in and around Wales from Spring, 2016 and be on air next year.

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Watch: Doctor Who “Under the Lake” Preview Clip

Check out a new preview clip above for the next episode of Doctor Who “Under The Lake.”

Clara is on the run and being chased by…ghosts?

Doctor Who airs Saturdays on BBCA starring Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman.

Under The Lake synopsis:

When an underwater base comes under attack, the Doctor and Clara must save the frightened crew and defeat an impossible threat. But what is behind these terrifying events? And can they really be haunted by ghosts?

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