Star Trek legend Nichelle Nichols has died

The universe of Star Trek has lost another of its leading lights as Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura in the original television series has passed away.  Her son, Kyle Johnson, shared the news via Facebook: “I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it … >

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Yasmin Finney

Yasmin Finney: “with Doctor Who and Heartstopper I get to open doors”

In a speech after accepting Attitude magazine’s Pride Icon Award at the magazine’s sixth annual Pride Awards show in London on Thursday, 28 July, Yasmin Finney celebrated the “transmagic” and honour of being a visible transwoman on screen. “It’s such a surreal moment. I’m hoping that with everything I’m doing with Doctor Who, with Heartstopper … >

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Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss says he hasn’t been asked to return to Doctor Who

In an interview with PA News Agency on the red carpet of the Attitude Pride Awards, Mark Gatiss said he has not yet been asked to return to Doctor Who but can “resist everything but temptation” if given the opportunity. Gatiss described showrunner Russell T Davies’ return to Doctor Who as “brilliant and thrilling”. Gatiss … >

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Stranger Things rockets back to the top of the Nielsens

Stranger Things rockets back to the top of the Nielsens

Stranger Things rockets back to the top of the Nielsens (as expected) but what else happened? We walk you through the numbers We had the Stranger Things season 4 finale, and numbers, (as you’ll see), they were impressive, letting the show rocket straight back to the top. Last week we predicted: Stranger Things season 4 finale will … >

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The Sandman

The Sandman – official trailer ahead of the show’s August premiere

Neil Gaiman’s adaptation of his comic book masterpiece The Sandman premieres debuts on Netflix next week!  Ahead of the show’s August 5th debut, the streamer has released an official (and presumably) final trailer. “Tell us what power have dreams in hell?” https://youtu.be/83ClbRPRDXU The show has previously released a first-look teaser with its date announcement. However, … >

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Doctor Who, Wombles and Jackanory actor Bernard Cribbins dies at 93

British television, movie and recording actor Bernard Cribbins OBE died on 28 July at age 93, his agent has confirmed. pic.twitter.com/eWbR9wepIX — Gavin Barker Associates (@GavBarkAssoc) July 28, 2022 Born Bernard Joseph Cribbins in Oldham in 1928, Cribbins left school at 13 and found work as an assistant stage manager at a local theatre club, … >

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New Quantum Leap

Quantum Leap shakeup – the revival gains a new showrunner

In a shake up behind the scenes, the episode order is also getting a shuffle. Thanks to an exclusive report in Deadline, we’ve learned there are changes afoot at the new Quantum Leap. With the show bound for NBC’s autumn schedule, Martin Gero, who has been with the series in an executive producer capacity, is … >

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