‘Priscilla Queen of the Desert’ rides back into Brighton

Priscilla Queen of the Desert returns to Theatre Royal Brighton next month, starring Blue’s Duncan James as Tick. Producer David Ian commented: “I am absolutely thrilled that audiences have demanded more of Priscilla! The reaction the show gets at theatres everywhere is something I’ve never witnessed before – it is truly a party not to … >

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Idris Elba teases villain role in new ‘Star Trek’ movie

Luther star Idris Elba has revealed that there is a “slightly different twist” to his character in Star Trek Beyond. Featuring the Thor: The Dark World actor as its main villain, the thirteen Star Trek movie – and the third in the rebooted franchise – is currently filming, directed by Justin Lin (Fast & Furious 3-6). … >

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‘Doctor Who’ star Jenna Coleman answers: Is Clara bisexual?

Jenna Coleman has revealed that the sexuality of her Doctor Who character Clara is “open to interpretation”. Speaking at Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo in Canada at the weekend, Coleman was asked if Clara is bisexual. The audience member cited Clara’s line in ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ that Jane Austen is “a phenomenal kisser’” and Oswin’s … >

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Is Sean Pertwee up for playing Third Doctor in ‘Doctor Who’?

Gotham star Sean Pertwee has revealed that he would not feel comfortable recreating his father’s iconic Doctor Who role. Jon Pertwee, Sean’s father, played the Third Doctor from 1970 until 1974. Asked if he’d be interested in appearing in Doctor Who, Pertwee told Den of Geek: “I’ve never been asked.” The British actor went on … >

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‘Doctor Who’ Christmas special finishes filming

Filming has now been completed on this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special. Written by Steven Moffat and directed by Douglas Mackinnon (Sherlock), the show’s eleventh Christmas episode will see Alex Kingston reprise her role as Professor River Song. Special effects supervisor Danny Hargreaves ‏tweeted yesterday: “That’s a wrap!! Xmas special and series done!!! Awesome!!!!” Kingston … >

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‘Sherlock’ Season 4 to begin filming in April 2016 (probably)

Steven Moffat has confirmed that the fourth season of Sherlock is finally getting closer to production. Moffat told Collider: “Mark [Gatiss] will be starting [to write] very soon. He may have started. I’ve got to finish my Doctor Who Christmas special, and then I’ll be straight onto Sherlock after that.” He added: “We haven’t started, … >

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‘Sherlock’ writer Moffat teases ‘Christmas-ish special’

Steven Moffat has revealed that the upcoming Sherlock special will have “a Christmas-y element”. Written by the show’s co-creators, Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, the one-off 90-minute episode is set in 1895 and sees Benedict Cumberbatch return as Sherlock Holmes, alongside Martin Freeman as John Watson and Amanda Abbington as Mary Watson. > Pre-order the … >

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Netflix orders 12 new episodes of ‘Black Mirror’

A third season of Black Mirror will begin filming later this year. Following rumours this week, Netflix has now confirmed the commission of 12 brand new episodes of Charlie Brooker’s anthology series. Black Mirror first aired on Channel 4 in December 2011 and a Christmas special aired last year. > Buy Season 1 on DVD … >

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More big ‘Doctor Who’ monsters returning in Season 9?

The official Doctor Who calandar for 2016 has possibly revealed two more returning monsters in the new season. Danilo’s product description says that the new calendar features “fantastic imagery from the new ninth series.” POTENTIAL SPOILERS BELOW               This imagery includes the Weeping Angels and Cybermen, who have not … >

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