We love The Master. The Doctor’s wayward childhood friend has been a bearded cigar-smoking charmer, a snarling cross between Keith Richards and Marty Feldman, a giggling silent movie baddie, Julia Roberts’ less talented brother, a manic flesh eating jack-in-the-box and most recently a Scottish Mary Poppins. And each incarnation comes with a moment that shows … >
The Doctor’s uncanny ability to change his whole appearance and personality has revitalised Doctor Who on a regular basis over the past five decades. Before 2005, regeneration looked utterly different each time, with the director of the day putting their own spin on the change. Some used practical effects and others opted for video imagery … >
Let’s face it; bingo companies make the best television advertisements. While we recognise that this may be a bold statement, it is also one that can be backed by hours of video footage and hilarious audio productions! These adverts, many of which are characterised by impressive icons and colourful characters, have wowed viewers across the … >
Ever get the feeling that there’s rather a lot of people being told to ‘shut up’ in Peter Capaldi’s era of Doctor Who? Well, it turns out you’re not imagining it. As part of his brilliant range of Doctor Who infographics, fan Paul Smith has calculated exactly how often there have been commands for characters to stop talking over the years. … >
“Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep.” The above quote is, of course, from the “Scottish Play.” Not that I am superstitious, but by invoking a quote from the… well, you-know-what play… for his eighth Doctor Who episode, writer Mark Gatiss may have been asking for trouble. But then he goes one better and confounds audience … >
Can you believe it’s 30 years since ‘The Trial of a Time-Lord’ aired? We take a look back at Colin Baker’s epic 14-part Doctor Who serial, which formed his second full season as the Sixth Doctor in late 1986. > Buy ‘The Trial Of A Time Lord’ on DVD on Amazon. The story The Doctor is summoned by the … >
With the next season of Doctor Who being Steven Moffat’s final run as lead writer, it’s sure to be an extravaganza to remember. One of the most obvious ways to ensure Moffat’s era goes out with a bang is to have the Doctor face some of his most impressive foes. This doesn’t necessarily mean the … >
With the rise of online casinos, one of the most interesting forms of play are the slot machines. While there are the more traditional variety of games, there are also ones that are based on movies. Here is a list of ten that have caught our eye as the best movies that became slot machines… The … >
Rising to fame in the ’90s with the likes of hit sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and sci-fi comedyMen in Black, Will Smith is predominantly known for his comedic roles. This is short-sighted, however, as in the following two decades – during which his star has impressively never really waned – Smith has also shown a talent for … >
Today marks exactly 20 years since Paul McGann made his Doctor Who debut as the Eighth Doctor on UK screens in ‘The TV Movie’. The Doctor finds himself in San Francisco in 1999 whilst transporting the remains of the Master, now deceased, back to Gallifrey. But when the Master’s essence escapes and the Doctor is badly … >