Next year’s official Doctor Who annual will be published this autumn and the cover artwork has been unveiled. Doctor Who: The Official Annual 2017 is released on 6 October by BBC Children’s Books and is available to pre-order now. > Order the annual on Amazon. The official blurb for the 64-page book reads: “Join the Doctor for brand-new adventures … >
It seems that the rumoured third movie in Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes franchise is definitely happening. Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr., who plays Holmes in the movies, revealed last month that “we’ll attempt to make one this year.” Producer Joel Silver has now confirmed plans start production on Sherlock Holmes 3 this October, Den of Geek reports. Silver told … >
John Barrowman has responded to the recent rumours that he may be returning to Doctor Who as Captain Jack Harkness. The Arrow star recently prompted speculation that he might be appearing in this year’s Christmas special with a teasing video message. Interviewing the actor on The One Show last night to promote his new novel, host Alex Jones asked: … >
BBC One has released a trailer for the upcoming fourth season of crime drama Wallander. Sir Kenneth Branagh, who returns as Swedish detective inspector Kurt Wallander for a final three episodes, has hinted that “this last series of films contain some of the greatest challenges the character has ever faced.” > Buy the complete Season 1-3 box set on Amazon. Season … >
Doctor Who star John Barrowman has dressed up in his own costume at the Doctor Who Experience. The actor, who has played the character of Captain Jack Harkness in Doctor Who and Torchwood since 2005, was visiting the exhibition while recording a new Torchwood audio story with former co-star Gareth David-Lloyd (Ianto) in Cardiff. Barrowman joked on Facebook: “A new … >
The Musketeers will move to a Saturday night slot when it returns to BBC One later this month. The adventure drama is back for a final ten episodes, with Rupert Everett joining the cast as this season’s main villain and Doctor Who star Paul McGann amongst the new guest stars. > Buy the complete Season 1-2 box set on Amazon. … >
CBC has released a brief teaser for the network’s new Star Trek TV series. The first ever promotional video for the highly-anticipated series was unveiled at the CBS Upfront presentation at Carnegie Hall in New York this week, featuring the first look at the show’s logo. It was announced last November that a “totally new” Star Trek television series will … >
Doctor Who newcomer Pearl Mackie met one of her heroes last night when American actor John Goodman came to see her play in London. Mackie, who was announced as Jenna Coleman’s replacement last month, is performing in the National Theatre’s production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at the Gielgud Theatre in London’s … >
Production of the new season of Doctor Who will run for ten months when the shoot finally begins. A new post on the BBC’s Careers website advertises the position of a Floor Runner for Doctor Who at BBC Cymru Wales “on a 10 month fixed term contract / attachment.” Season 10 will see Pearl Mackie join Peter Capaldi’s Doctor as new … >
BBC One has released the first trailer for A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Former Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has adapted William Shakespeare’s classic play as part of the BBC’s Shakespeare season. A Midsummer Night’s Dream will air at 8.30pm on Monday 30 May on BBC One. Watch the trailer… Maxine Peake and @RealMattLucas star in Russell T Davies’ adaptation of A … >