Did you know that it’s nearly 180 years since the process of photography was born? Just this week it was announced that Doctor Who actor Matt Smith will play avant-garde photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in a new biopic film, proving that photography still fascinates the world. The Royal Photographic Society was formed in 1853 to celebrate … >
Executive producer and lead writer Steven Moffat will be leaving Doctor Who after Season 10 airs in 2017. Moffat took over as showrunner from Russell T. Davies in 2010 and wasted no time in putting his own whimsical, madcap spin on the Doctor’s wanderings in time and space. His Doctor Who era has been fraught … >
“Did you mention the rules?” asks the Eleventh Doctor in ‘The Time of the Doctor’. “Now, listen, bit of advice. Tell me the truth if you think you know it, lay down the law if you’re feeling brave. But, Daleks, never ever tell me the rules!” Well, sorry, we’re going to… The Doctor has mentioned … >
Since 2005, Doctor Who has done an impressive job of updating its classic monsters, with Daleks, Cybermen, Sontarans and Zygons all receiving a makeover. The show has also added some terrific creations too, with the likes of the Slience, the Ood and the Weeping Angels. Following our recent look at some forgotten classics, here are … >
Ladies, gentlemen, multisex, undecided, or robot; Doctor Who is once again the verge of significant change. Life depends on change and renewal. And so does Doctor Who. But the change isn’t just the introduction of a new companion. Very soon, possibly by the end of the year, the Steven Moffat era will draw to a … >
In the modern age, the concept of scheduled television programing and traditional viewing has become increasingly redundant. This is thanks to the unprecedented rise of live streaming and video-on-demand, which is available through services such as Netflix and enables viewers to set their own viewing schedule. While this has been well-received and is gradually changing … >
Thieves, criminals and even passing pedestrians do the strangest things on CCTV. Sometimes they are aware of the fact, and at other times they are blissfully unaware of their crass stupidity. Here are five of the funniest CCTV fails of 2015… Be careful when stealing a car Stealing a car is never a good … >
So, you want to get in to Doctor Who? Well, you’ve made a fantastic, life-changing choice. But with 52 years’ worth of material to go through, where is the right place to start? With almost a year until the BBC’s long-running sci-fi drama returns, it’s not too late to catch up – well, depending on … >
This month brought the sad news that fantasy adventure series Jekyll and Hyde has been cancelled after only one season due to disappointing ratings. Charlie Higson’s ten-part drama was the latest in a line of ITV shows to have aired over the past decade that have tried to ape the family-friendly success of Doctor Who. … >
With so many options to stream movies and TV online, what are the best choices? In 2016, it would be fair to say that the Friday night trip to rent a DVD is now a nostalgic thing of the past. No longer do we trudge down to the ancient video store, complete with dog-eared posters … >