This post contains spoilers for the latest episodes of "Doctor Who."
There's a moment in the latest episode of "Doctor Who," a campy, big-hearted, Beatles-featuring riff on the importance of music, in which the Doctor opens up a bit more than fans might expect. It's been clear since last year's introductory episode that Ncuti Gatwa's era of the long-running sci-fi series (which is also former showrunner Russell T. Davies' second era) will be different from the "Doctor Who" we've seen before. As the Fifteenth Doctor, Gatwa infuses the show with a sense of modernity. He's openly queer, Black, and a Millennial, and he performs the lead role with a precise and deeply endearing sense of emotional openness. Die-hard fans of the series can quickly count the amount of times the Doctor has cried in the past, but Gatwa's Fifteen has already had tears welling behind his eyes a few...
There's a moment in the latest episode of "Doctor Who," a campy, big-hearted, Beatles-featuring riff on the importance of music, in which the Doctor opens up a bit more than fans might expect. It's been clear since last year's introductory episode that Ncuti Gatwa's era of the long-running sci-fi series (which is also former showrunner Russell T. Davies' second era) will be different from the "Doctor Who" we've seen before. As the Fifteenth Doctor, Gatwa infuses the show with a sense of modernity. He's openly queer, Black, and a Millennial, and he performs the lead role with a precise and deeply endearing sense of emotional openness. Die-hard fans of the series can quickly count the amount of times the Doctor has cried in the past, but Gatwa's Fifteen has already had tears welling behind his eyes a few...
- 5/11/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Director Gareth Edwards will direct his Jurassic World sequel at Sky Studios Elstree this year ahead of its release in 2025.
Production is moving necessarily fast on the next Jurassic World film, with Gareth Edwards and his collaborators working to meet the pre-defined release date of July 2025 set by Universal Pictures.
We heard last month that filming is expected to get underway in July; in the meantime, Universal has confirmed that the sequel will film this year at Sky Studios Elstree in the UK.
The announcement was made in the wake of British chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget today (6th March) in which he announced some new tax breaks for film and TV studios as well as tax credits for UK-based indie films with budgets less than £15m.
The boss of Sky Group, Dana Strong, hailed Mr Hunt’s tax breaks in one of those press statements that sounds much...
Production is moving necessarily fast on the next Jurassic World film, with Gareth Edwards and his collaborators working to meet the pre-defined release date of July 2025 set by Universal Pictures.
We heard last month that filming is expected to get underway in July; in the meantime, Universal has confirmed that the sequel will film this year at Sky Studios Elstree in the UK.
The announcement was made in the wake of British chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget today (6th March) in which he announced some new tax breaks for film and TV studios as well as tax credits for UK-based indie films with budgets less than £15m.
The boss of Sky Group, Dana Strong, hailed Mr Hunt’s tax breaks in one of those press statements that sounds much...
- 3/6/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Wahey, it’s Christmas. Time to celebrate by ranking television designed to air when everyone is drunk or angry or asleep or all three. This is exactly what Jesus would have wanted.
The Doctor Who Festive Specials have been part of the BBC’s Christmas and New Year’s Day line-up since 2005 – times when there’s something of a captive audience who might not normally watch the show. Unlike the 1965 Christmas Day episode, the hope is that they’ll attract a broader audience. Some episodes are more forgiving for casual viewers than others. Some episodes will garner the ultimate praise from your father-in-law: complete silence for the duration followed by ‘That was rather good’. Some episodes make absolutely no sense to anyone who only watches at Christmas.
Including Chris Chibnall’s three New Year specials (but not ‘Spyfall’ because it’s a series opener rather than a one-off special episode) brings us to 17 stories,...
The Doctor Who Festive Specials have been part of the BBC’s Christmas and New Year’s Day line-up since 2005 – times when there’s something of a captive audience who might not normally watch the show. Unlike the 1965 Christmas Day episode, the hope is that they’ll attract a broader audience. Some episodes are more forgiving for casual viewers than others. Some episodes will garner the ultimate praise from your father-in-law: complete silence for the duration followed by ‘That was rather good’. Some episodes make absolutely no sense to anyone who only watches at Christmas.
Including Chris Chibnall’s three New Year specials (but not ‘Spyfall’ because it’s a series opener rather than a one-off special episode) brings us to 17 stories,...
- 12/27/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
60 years is a long time. For us, if not for the Doctor, who can pass six decades in a single blink and once spent over four billion years trapped inside a coaster. For those of us on Earth though, 60 years is a very long time to have been a part of things, to have been loved and argued about and mourned and revived and then loved and argued about even more.
To celebrate Doctor Who’s miraculous longevity, below are 60 moments from its lifetime that mark it out as something special. Rather than talking about full episodes, stories or seasons, here we’re looking at individual scenes, ideas or images from the show, as well as ephemera surrounding Doctor Who: a cultural moment, a slice of life, a shared experience. This could range from toys to songs to UGNs (Unexpected Graham Nortons).
There are countless to choose from. There are countless perspectives to consider.
To celebrate Doctor Who’s miraculous longevity, below are 60 moments from its lifetime that mark it out as something special. Rather than talking about full episodes, stories or seasons, here we’re looking at individual scenes, ideas or images from the show, as well as ephemera surrounding Doctor Who: a cultural moment, a slice of life, a shared experience. This could range from toys to songs to UGNs (Unexpected Graham Nortons).
There are countless to choose from. There are countless perspectives to consider.
- 11/23/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Presumably, you’ve got your 60th anniversary outfit sorted and you’ve snacks to hand.
You’ve invited any guests you might want around, you’ve wrapped up the Doctor Who Top Trumps in the centre of your pass-the-parcel, and cleared your calendar from the 60th anniversary itself on Thursday November 23rd through to Saturday December 9th when the final special airs, so there’ll be no interruptions. You’re ready, basically, to celebrate Doctor Who’s birthday. You’ll watch the three anniversary episodes, of course, but what else?
Take a look below at what’s on offer in the UK. We’ll update this guide when more information arrives.
Already Aired & Available To Stream Doctor Who @ 60: A Musical Celebration
Recorded on September 28 at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, this special BBC Radio 2 concert hosted by Jo Whiley was where the Fifteenth Doctor’s theme music made its world debut.
You’ve invited any guests you might want around, you’ve wrapped up the Doctor Who Top Trumps in the centre of your pass-the-parcel, and cleared your calendar from the 60th anniversary itself on Thursday November 23rd through to Saturday December 9th when the final special airs, so there’ll be no interruptions. You’re ready, basically, to celebrate Doctor Who’s birthday. You’ll watch the three anniversary episodes, of course, but what else?
Take a look below at what’s on offer in the UK. We’ll update this guide when more information arrives.
Already Aired & Available To Stream Doctor Who @ 60: A Musical Celebration
Recorded on September 28 at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, this special BBC Radio 2 concert hosted by Jo Whiley was where the Fifteenth Doctor’s theme music made its world debut.
- 11/21/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
The Daleks have appeared in every series of Doctor Who since it returned in 2005, after being in 14 stories in the show’s original run. It’s understandable: without the success of the Daleks in 1963 it’s unlikely Doctor Who would be on TV today. The two are so intertwined that when people think of the Doctor, they can’t help but think of the Daleks. Being so closely connected in such a long-running show though, has its drawbacks: the Daleks always return, but their credibility as a threat has diminished.
Former showrunner Steven Moffat described the Daleks as “the most reliably defeated enemies in the universe”. Moffat (and Mark Gatiss) therefore gave them a victory, and then rested them, relatively speaking, with cameo appearances in series six and ten. Under Moffat’s predecessor Russell T. Davies, the villains reached their logical conclusion of trying to destroy everything in the universe that wasn’t Dalek.
Former showrunner Steven Moffat described the Daleks as “the most reliably defeated enemies in the universe”. Moffat (and Mark Gatiss) therefore gave them a victory, and then rested them, relatively speaking, with cameo appearances in series six and ten. Under Moffat’s predecessor Russell T. Davies, the villains reached their logical conclusion of trying to destroy everything in the universe that wasn’t Dalek.
- 8/8/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Much like the Doctor themselves, Doctor Who is a show with a long and eventful history. Various groups and individuals have attempted to track it, but no one person has the entire picture, and even in its official history there can be contradictions, rumours, and stories that grow in the retelling until they gain a truth all of their own.
It’s time to address some of the most persistent urban legends and determine just how much truth they have in them…
Daleks Are Contractually Obligated To Appear At Least Once Each Series
Much like the Daleks themselves, this one keeps coming back. It is common knowledge that the Daleks are not actually the intellectual property of the BBC, but of the estate of their creator, Terry Nation (Perhaps less well-known is the fact that Steven Moffat has a similar arrangement with the Weeping Angels).
The Daleks are of course...
It’s time to address some of the most persistent urban legends and determine just how much truth they have in them…
Daleks Are Contractually Obligated To Appear At Least Once Each Series
Much like the Daleks themselves, this one keeps coming back. It is common knowledge that the Daleks are not actually the intellectual property of the BBC, but of the estate of their creator, Terry Nation (Perhaps less well-known is the fact that Steven Moffat has a similar arrangement with the Weeping Angels).
The Daleks are of course...
- 6/9/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Vicki, who never even got a surname on screen despite appearing in 38 episodes of Doctor Who, is an underrated companion. Indeed, Maureen O’Brien’s character is significant as the template for the young female lead in the show going forward. She has a strong bond with William Hartnell’s Doctor, who provides a father-figure for her, and is smart, confident and funny in her own right.
Appearing in only nine stories, Vicki’s final story has no surviving footage (though the audio exists) and two more of her stories are only partially complete. Only one of her stories was in the top half of the Doctor Who Magazine 50th anniversary poll, and a few of them are in the lower reaches of the rankings. Her only Dalek story is ‘The Chase’, which is one of the less well thought of. So perhaps there are reasons she’s not often cited...
Appearing in only nine stories, Vicki’s final story has no surviving footage (though the audio exists) and two more of her stories are only partially complete. Only one of her stories was in the top half of the Doctor Who Magazine 50th anniversary poll, and a few of them are in the lower reaches of the rankings. Her only Dalek story is ‘The Chase’, which is one of the less well thought of. So perhaps there are reasons she’s not often cited...
- 1/13/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Returning showrunner Russell T Davies has spoken in the past about how the previous Doctor Who spin-offs came too soon. Given the current expanded universe boom across various franchises led by Marvel’s dominance of cinema and subsequent ventures into TV, the launch of The Sarah-Jane Adventures, Torchwood, etc…. was ahead of its time.
Now, Davies argues, is the moment for Doctor Who‘s version of the MCU. And according to a recent article on mirror.co.uk, that’s exactly what’s about to happen. Rumour has it that fans can expect spin-off series featuring some of the Doctor’s most famous enemies.
The Mirror’s anonymous source suggested: “Fans can expect to see Sontarans, Weeping Angels and Sea Devils in separate series showing what they get up to when the Doctor isn’t there to stop them, along with Daleks and Cybermen.”
Doctor Who spin-off fiction has dabbled in stories featuring Sontarans,...
Now, Davies argues, is the moment for Doctor Who‘s version of the MCU. And according to a recent article on mirror.co.uk, that’s exactly what’s about to happen. Rumour has it that fans can expect spin-off series featuring some of the Doctor’s most famous enemies.
The Mirror’s anonymous source suggested: “Fans can expect to see Sontarans, Weeping Angels and Sea Devils in separate series showing what they get up to when the Doctor isn’t there to stop them, along with Daleks and Cybermen.”
Doctor Who spin-off fiction has dabbled in stories featuring Sontarans,...
- 11/29/2022
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
The title of Jodie Whittaker’s swan song as the Doctor has been announced: ‘The Power of the Doctor’. Presumably it will line events up for Russell T Davies’ 60th anniversary specials, ‘Remembrance of the Doctor’, ‘Resurrection of the Doctor’, ‘The Doctor’s Master Plan’ and, of course, ‘The Doctor Invasion of Earth’.
It is a story that will be many things – it will reintroduce Ace and Tegan (and potentially play merry Hell with canon as it does so), it will conclude the tenures of both the Thirteenth Doctor and Chris Chibnall, wrap up the Thasmin romance arc (our money’s on ‘It ends tragically’) and conclude whatever Dan’s arc is. Some are still holding onto an outlying chance that it might end the universe. People are going to have strong opinions about it, many ones that you can probably guess in advance.
However, before we dive back into...
It is a story that will be many things – it will reintroduce Ace and Tegan (and potentially play merry Hell with canon as it does so), it will conclude the tenures of both the Thirteenth Doctor and Chris Chibnall, wrap up the Thasmin romance arc (our money’s on ‘It ends tragically’) and conclude whatever Dan’s arc is. Some are still holding onto an outlying chance that it might end the universe. People are going to have strong opinions about it, many ones that you can probably guess in advance.
However, before we dive back into...
- 9/22/2022
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
In 2005, Steven Moffat wouldn’t have been as successful a Doctor Who showrunner as Russell T. Davies. The two are very different writers, with Moffat simultaneously introverted and romantic in comparison to Davies’ passionate tenure’s underlying cynicism. The latter was much better suited to introducing the show to a wider audience, and the former was better at interrogating the show’s tropes and characters (much easier to do if you’re going second). The two are in conversation with each other, consciously or not. Moffat started off one of his storylines towards the end of Davies’ final series.
Indeed, Moffat’s time on the show is in conversation with the entire history of Doctor Who, asking fundamental questions about the character’s identity, ethics and flaws, going right back to the character’s beginnings (near the beginning and end of his first incarnation) and asserting the importance of fear...
Indeed, Moffat’s time on the show is in conversation with the entire history of Doctor Who, asking fundamental questions about the character’s identity, ethics and flaws, going right back to the character’s beginnings (near the beginning and end of his first incarnation) and asserting the importance of fear...
- 9/18/2022
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Doctor Who vet Bernard Cribbins has died at the age of 93, Variety reports. A cause of death has not been disclosed.
Cribbins made his franchise debut as Tom Campbell, companion to Peter Cushing’s Doctor, in the 1966 film Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. But he is more commonly associated with his recurring role as Wilfred “Wilf” Mott, grandfather of Catherine Tate’s Donna, appearing in a total of 10 episodes during David Tennant’s stint as the Doctor.
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Cribbins made his franchise debut as Tom Campbell, companion to Peter Cushing’s Doctor, in the 1966 film Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. But he is more commonly associated with his recurring role as Wilfred “Wilf” Mott, grandfather of Catherine Tate’s Donna, appearing in a total of 10 episodes during David Tennant’s stint as the Doctor.
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- 7/28/2022
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
This Star Trek: Picard article contains spoilers.
Star Trek: Picard Season 2 Episode 6
It’s hard to believe that Star Trek: Picard season 2 has passed its halfway point. The series is now set to start answering all of its biggest mysteries. In the process, “Two of One” is both a nail-biter and a break for the crew. Everyone’s undercover at a party in 2024, but they’re also all trying to keep anyone from messing with Jean-Luc’s ancestor Renée Picard (Penelope Mitchell).
Of all the contemporary Star Trek episodes post-2017, “Two of One,” may have the fewest verbal and visual Easter eggs and canonical references to the bigger franchise. And yet, there are a few huge moments that connect it to the bigger tapestry of Star Trek. Here are five of the biggest Easter eggs and deep cuts in Picard’s “Two of One.”
Raffi Narrowly Avoids Falling off the...
Star Trek: Picard Season 2 Episode 6
It’s hard to believe that Star Trek: Picard season 2 has passed its halfway point. The series is now set to start answering all of its biggest mysteries. In the process, “Two of One” is both a nail-biter and a break for the crew. Everyone’s undercover at a party in 2024, but they’re also all trying to keep anyone from messing with Jean-Luc’s ancestor Renée Picard (Penelope Mitchell).
Of all the contemporary Star Trek episodes post-2017, “Two of One,” may have the fewest verbal and visual Easter eggs and canonical references to the bigger franchise. And yet, there are a few huge moments that connect it to the bigger tapestry of Star Trek. Here are five of the biggest Easter eggs and deep cuts in Picard’s “Two of One.”
Raffi Narrowly Avoids Falling off the...
- 4/7/2022
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Rose Tyler was the first companion of the Doctor after the “Doctor Who” television series returned from nearly a decade-long hiatus. This was also the first time audiences witnessed the possibility of a Doctor being romantically involved with a companion, though this was never clearly fleshed out in the series. So, the topic of today’s discussion is Rose Tyler, and how exactly she has evolved in the “Doctor Who” television series.
Who Is Rose Tyler?
Rose Tyler, portrayed by former pop star Billie Piper, was a companion of Christopher Eccleston’s Ninth and David Tennant’s Tenth Doctor on the “Doctor Who” television series. Rose, a shop assistant, later knighted as Dame Rose of the Powell Estate in her adventures with the Doctor, became his feisty companion that was ready to sacrifice herself for the Doctor and stand up to him when necessary.
She’s quite possibly the best companion the Doctor ever had,...
Who Is Rose Tyler?
Rose Tyler, portrayed by former pop star Billie Piper, was a companion of Christopher Eccleston’s Ninth and David Tennant’s Tenth Doctor on the “Doctor Who” television series. Rose, a shop assistant, later knighted as Dame Rose of the Powell Estate in her adventures with the Doctor, became his feisty companion that was ready to sacrifice herself for the Doctor and stand up to him when necessary.
She’s quite possibly the best companion the Doctor ever had,...
- 4/5/2022
- by Jason Collins
- buddytv.com
The new "Doctor Who" Christmas special "Revolution of the Daleks" is a direct sequel to the episode "Resolution:
"...previously on 'Resolution', the 'Tardis team' challenged a long-buried 'Dalek' then sent its rusting, homemade body hurtling through space into a supernova..."
But according to executive producer Matt Stevens, "We knew that when we said goodbye to the 'Reconnaissance Dalek', when it was jettisoned out of the Tardis doors into a supernova at the end of 'Resolution', that that would not be the end of it..."
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"...previously on 'Resolution', the 'Tardis team' challenged a long-buried 'Dalek' then sent its rusting, homemade body hurtling through space into a supernova..."
But according to executive producer Matt Stevens, "We knew that when we said goodbye to the 'Reconnaissance Dalek', when it was jettisoned out of the Tardis doors into a supernova at the end of 'Resolution', that that would not be the end of it..."
Click the images to enlarge... ...
- 11/29/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
“Doctor Who” is bringing in 2021 with an action-packed New Year’s Day special titled “Revolution of the Daleks.”
The trailer highlights the slew of guest stars that appear in the special, including John Barrowman, who will reprise his role as Captain Jack Harkness; Chris Noth as Jack Robertson, Dame Harriet Walker and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett. And, of course, there are many a Dalek, seeking to “Exterminate” the “Doctor Who” crew.
At the end of Season 12, the Thirteenth Doctor — played by Jodie Whittaker — was locked away in a high-security alien prison. Yaz, Ryan and Graham have been carrying on with their lives, until they realize that a Dalek storm is brewing. But, how do you fight Daleks without the Doctor? Although they have the help of Captain Jack, the holiday special will see the crew embarking on one of their most challenging adventures yet.
“We’ve crammed this year’s Doctor Who...
The trailer highlights the slew of guest stars that appear in the special, including John Barrowman, who will reprise his role as Captain Jack Harkness; Chris Noth as Jack Robertson, Dame Harriet Walker and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett. And, of course, there are many a Dalek, seeking to “Exterminate” the “Doctor Who” crew.
At the end of Season 12, the Thirteenth Doctor — played by Jodie Whittaker — was locked away in a high-security alien prison. Yaz, Ryan and Graham have been carrying on with their lives, until they realize that a Dalek storm is brewing. But, how do you fight Daleks without the Doctor? Although they have the help of Captain Jack, the holiday special will see the crew embarking on one of their most challenging adventures yet.
“We’ve crammed this year’s Doctor Who...
- 11/29/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
The Whoniverse is ringing in the New Year with a brand new special — and a couple familiar faces.
In a trailer released Sunday (embedded above) for the new Doctor Who entry titled “Revolution of the Daleks” (set to air on BBC America Friday, Jan. 1 at 8/7c.), we catch first glimpses of John Barrowman (Arrow) reprising his role as Captain Jack Harkness, alongside Chris Noth (Sex and the City), returning as the disgraced Jack Robertson. Also joining the adventure are Dame Harriet Walter (Succession) and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (The Trial of Christine Keeler) in their franchise debuts.
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In a trailer released Sunday (embedded above) for the new Doctor Who entry titled “Revolution of the Daleks” (set to air on BBC America Friday, Jan. 1 at 8/7c.), we catch first glimpses of John Barrowman (Arrow) reprising his role as Captain Jack Harkness, alongside Chris Noth (Sex and the City), returning as the disgraced Jack Robertson. Also joining the adventure are Dame Harriet Walter (Succession) and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (The Trial of Christine Keeler) in their franchise debuts.
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- 11/29/2020
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
The annual holiday tradition of a special edition of Doctor Who will have some shocking twists in its upcoming launch.
The Doctor’s arch-enemy, the Daleks, will sport a new look. Gone is the toilet plunger and the crude mechanical outside. Now, the Daleks have a sleek new exterior, which was previewed on the front of the new Radio Times magazine, which leaked the image Thursday.
Of greater interest to many is the special will also mark the return of Torchwood leader Captain Jack Harkness, played by John Barrowman.
“Putting on Jack’s coat and setting foot back on the set of Doctor Who was just like going back home,” Barrowman said in a statement. “It’s always thrilling to play Captain Jack. He’s a character very close to my heart who changed my life, and to know the fans love him as much as I do makes his return even sweeter.
The Doctor’s arch-enemy, the Daleks, will sport a new look. Gone is the toilet plunger and the crude mechanical outside. Now, the Daleks have a sleek new exterior, which was previewed on the front of the new Radio Times magazine, which leaked the image Thursday.
Of greater interest to many is the special will also mark the return of Torchwood leader Captain Jack Harkness, played by John Barrowman.
“Putting on Jack’s coat and setting foot back on the set of Doctor Who was just like going back home,” Barrowman said in a statement. “It’s always thrilling to play Captain Jack. He’s a character very close to my heart who changed my life, and to know the fans love him as much as I do makes his return even sweeter.
- 11/28/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
There are various bits and pieces we’ve known about the incoming Doctor Who special for a while, but the BBC has only just got around to officially confirming. For instance, the return of John Barrowman as Captain Jack was revealed on Monday, despite fans figuring it out long ago. Likewise, it’s been reported that the special, titled “Revolution of the Daleks,” will say goodbye to two of the Doctor’s friends, and now that’s been assured as well.
SFX Magazine features an exclusive preview of the episode in its latest issue, which contains a quote from showrunner Chris Chibnall that confirms the major cast exits. Among other things, the EP reveals that yes, this will be the last outing in the Tardis for Tosin Cole and Bradley Walsh as Ryan Sinclair and Graham O’Brien, respectively.
“It is Ryan and Graham’s final episode in the show,” Chibnall said.
SFX Magazine features an exclusive preview of the episode in its latest issue, which contains a quote from showrunner Chris Chibnall that confirms the major cast exits. Among other things, the EP reveals that yes, this will be the last outing in the Tardis for Tosin Cole and Bradley Walsh as Ryan Sinclair and Graham O’Brien, respectively.
“It is Ryan and Graham’s final episode in the show,” Chibnall said.
- 11/27/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
It’s not just Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor who’s returning this holiday season for the new Doctor Who special, “Revolution of the Daleks.” As you can probably guess from the title, her oldest enemies are back, too. The exterminating extraterrestrials last appeared in the 2018 special “Resolution,” which featured a lone Dalek of a unique design. This time, though, the villains will return en masse and they’ve undergone a facelift across the board.
The new Daleks were revealed via set photos last year, but we now have our first official look at them. The cover of the latest issue of British magazine Radio Times proudly presents a black Dalek and as you can see, it closely matches the “Resolution” Dalek in its dimensions and alterations. The section under its domed head is certainly not what we’re used to seeing, though. Likewise, the spheres on its “skirt” section...
The new Daleks were revealed via set photos last year, but we now have our first official look at them. The cover of the latest issue of British magazine Radio Times proudly presents a black Dalek and as you can see, it closely matches the “Resolution” Dalek in its dimensions and alterations. The section under its domed head is certainly not what we’re used to seeing, though. Likewise, the spheres on its “skirt” section...
- 11/27/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
It’s Doctor Who Day – the 57th birthday of the sci-fi institution – and the BBC have marked the special occasion by revealing new details on the upcoming holiday special. We already knew that “Revolution of the Daleks” was bringing back the Time Lord’s pepperpot nemeses – it’s kind of in the title – but today we learned that John Barrowman is also returning as Captain Jack Harkness.
This revelation came via our first clip from the episode (see above), which features the immortal Time Agent reacting to the sound of the Tardis materializing. Though we’re still waiting on a full trailer and an actual release date, the BBC has treated us to the first poster for the special, which teases Jack and the “fam” – the Doctor’s friends, Yaz (Mandip Gill), Graham (Bradley Walsh) and Ryan (Tosin Cole) – versus the Daleks. Meanwhile, the Doctor herself (Jodie Whittaker) is stuck in space prison.
This revelation came via our first clip from the episode (see above), which features the immortal Time Agent reacting to the sound of the Tardis materializing. Though we’re still waiting on a full trailer and an actual release date, the BBC has treated us to the first poster for the special, which teases Jack and the “fam” – the Doctor’s friends, Yaz (Mandip Gill), Graham (Bradley Walsh) and Ryan (Tosin Cole) – versus the Daleks. Meanwhile, the Doctor herself (Jodie Whittaker) is stuck in space prison.
- 11/23/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Captain Jack’s last Doctor Who appearance was a surprise series 12 cameo in ‘The Fugitive of the Judoon’. He showed up, kissed Graham on the lips, alluded to the Doctor and her companions having an orgy, and issued a life-or-death warning. All regular Captain Jack stuff.
He also said that he’d be seeing the Doctor again. “Maybe not soon, but when she needs me. I’ll be there.” He wasn’t lying. The BBC has confirmed that Jack will be making good on his promise with a guest role in this year’s festive special ‘Revolution of the Daleks’. He’s on the poster and everything.
According to the BBC: “Captain Jack will be on hand to help ‘the fam’ as they discover a disturbing plan forming involving one of the Doctor’s most feared and dangerous enemies, the Daleks. With the Thirteenth Doctor locked away in a space prison,...
He also said that he’d be seeing the Doctor again. “Maybe not soon, but when she needs me. I’ll be there.” He wasn’t lying. The BBC has confirmed that Jack will be making good on his promise with a guest role in this year’s festive special ‘Revolution of the Daleks’. He’s on the poster and everything.
According to the BBC: “Captain Jack will be on hand to help ‘the fam’ as they discover a disturbing plan forming involving one of the Doctor’s most feared and dangerous enemies, the Daleks. With the Thirteenth Doctor locked away in a space prison,...
- 11/23/2020
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Warning: This Star Trek: Picard review contains Major spoilers for the season finale.
Long live Jean-Luc Picard!
In the final episode of Star Trek: Picard Season 1, “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2,” the newest Trek series not only changes the nature of a few very beloved characters, it also manages to reference the entire history of Star Trek along the way.
But there’s more! In addition to shout-outs to a very famous spaceship maneuver, the finer points of intergalactic treaty, and an eyebrow-raising reference to prehistoric Star Trek times, this episode also contained a hidden vocal cameo! Read on to find out everything you didn’t know about the Season 1 finale of Star Trek: Picard…
Vulcan prehistory
When Narek tells a scary campfire story about the end of the world, he mentions that this myth might “date back to long before our ancestors first arrived on Vulcan.” Cue record-stopping sound.
Long live Jean-Luc Picard!
In the final episode of Star Trek: Picard Season 1, “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2,” the newest Trek series not only changes the nature of a few very beloved characters, it also manages to reference the entire history of Star Trek along the way.
But there’s more! In addition to shout-outs to a very famous spaceship maneuver, the finer points of intergalactic treaty, and an eyebrow-raising reference to prehistoric Star Trek times, this episode also contained a hidden vocal cameo! Read on to find out everything you didn’t know about the Season 1 finale of Star Trek: Picard…
Vulcan prehistory
When Narek tells a scary campfire story about the end of the world, he mentions that this myth might “date back to long before our ancestors first arrived on Vulcan.” Cue record-stopping sound.
- 3/26/2020
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
Series 13 may be a long way off yet (an educated guess would place its arrival in late 2021), but Doctor Who will return sooner than that. As teased at the very end of the series 12 finale, “The Timeless Children,” the next episode will be a one-off special due to air this Christmas or New Year 2021.
Entitled “Revolution of the Daleks,” the extended episode will see the Doctor once again go up against the mutant abominations. The race of foes last appeared in New Year’s Day 2019 special “Resolution,” which featured guest star Charlotte Ritchie possessed by a Dalek that wreaked havoc in the city of Sheffield before it was sucked into a vacuum corridor in space.
Previous to that, the Daleks also featured in Peter Capaldi and Steven Moffat’s goodbye episode “Twice Upon a Time,” the last in the new series’ run of regular Christmas specials. Will either of those...
Entitled “Revolution of the Daleks,” the extended episode will see the Doctor once again go up against the mutant abominations. The race of foes last appeared in New Year’s Day 2019 special “Resolution,” which featured guest star Charlotte Ritchie possessed by a Dalek that wreaked havoc in the city of Sheffield before it was sucked into a vacuum corridor in space.
Previous to that, the Daleks also featured in Peter Capaldi and Steven Moffat’s goodbye episode “Twice Upon a Time,” the last in the new series’ run of regular Christmas specials. Will either of those...
- 3/2/2020
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Doctor Who season 11 will likely go down as one of the most divisive years in the series’ long history. Even once you remove the historic move to cast Jodie Whittaker as the first female Doctor, the approach showrunner Chris Chibnall took to Who seemed to turn just as many fans off as it won over. But could season 12 return to the more fan-pleasing feel of the previous eras?
ScreenRant has suggested so, based on what little we know for sure about the new run and what we can guess from clues hidden in season 11. First of all, we know that at least one returning monster will appear in the form of the rhino-headed Judoon, with set photos teasing the Thirteenth Doctor’s face off against the villains first introduced opposite David Tennant in 2007. Season 11 was infamously free of classic foes, but the New Year’s special featuring a lone Dalek...
ScreenRant has suggested so, based on what little we know for sure about the new run and what we can guess from clues hidden in season 11. First of all, we know that at least one returning monster will appear in the form of the rhino-headed Judoon, with set photos teasing the Thirteenth Doctor’s face off against the villains first introduced opposite David Tennant in 2007. Season 11 was infamously free of classic foes, but the New Year’s special featuring a lone Dalek...
- 6/13/2019
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Prior to the release of Amazon Prime’s Good Omens, star David Tennant revealed that the apocalyptic comedy-drama would feature the odd reference to Doctor Who, the show that made his name. Tennant isn’t the only Who alumni involved though, as showrunner Neil Gaiman and director Douglas McKinnon both previously worked on the series as well. It’s no wonder then that they decided to slip in a few easter eggs that’ll surely please any Whovians who tune in.
Now that Good Omens has been with us for a few days, we think we’ve picked up on most of the Who references to be found. The first appears to occur in episode 2 as Jack Whitehall’s Newton Pulsifer attends his disastrous first day at his new job while wearing a colorfully-striped tie. Fans will notice that it’s the same pattern as the Fourth Doctor’s iconic long scarf.
Now that Good Omens has been with us for a few days, we think we’ve picked up on most of the Who references to be found. The first appears to occur in episode 2 as Jack Whitehall’s Newton Pulsifer attends his disastrous first day at his new job while wearing a colorfully-striped tie. Fans will notice that it’s the same pattern as the Fourth Doctor’s iconic long scarf.
- 6/3/2019
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
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