Doctor Who star Karen Gillan is reportedly joining the cast of the new Jumanji remake. The original Jumanji movie was released in 1995 and starred the late Robin Williams. Writer Zach Helm (Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium, Stranger Than Fiction) will be scripting the remake, according to Venture Capital Post. Gillan previously posted a cryptic tweet … >
As we arrive at the finale of Doctor Who‘s new season, we are still no closer to discovering the identity of Missy, the tea-drinking Scary Poppins lady who first put in a surprise appearance at the end of the ‘Deep Breath’. Aping the casting trick perfected with Clara, Missy (Michelle Gomez) appeared in promotional images … >
The BBC has confirmed that the final episode of Doctor Who’s current season is 60 minutes long. Written by Steven Moffat, ‘Death in Heaven’ will air from 8pm until 9pm on Saturday 8 November on BBC One. The synopsis reads: “With Cybermen on the streets of London, old friends unite against old enemies and the … >
“I am the spirit of dark and lonely water,” the spooky, black-robed ghoul in a notorious public information film of the 1970s once intoned. “Ready to trap the unwary, the show-off, the fool…” The Twelfth Doctor should have listened. In his short life so far, he’s been careless, conceited and crass. Yes, there’s been heroism, … >
The BBC has released an epic one-minute clip from the next episode of Doctor Who. Written by Steven Moffat, the first half of Season 8’s two-part finale airs on Saturday 1 November on BBC One. The exclusive clip was unveiled as part of the BBC’s new interactive Original British Drama trailer, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch. Watch … >
We’re hurtling towards Doctor Who’s two-part finale and the truth behind Missy, with Steven Moffat promising to make returning villains the Cybermen scary again. In many ways, the silver giants are perfect Moffat era monsters – he’s fascinated by things that look, but are not, human (the Spoonheads, the Dalek drones from ‘Asylum…’, the Flesh, … >
Neil Gaiman has discussed the lack of female writers on Doctor Who. The author wrote 2011’s ‘The Doctor’s Wife’ and 2013’s ‘Nightmare in Silver’. Gaiman wrote on Tumblr: “In the six years I’ve been working with the Doctor Who team, the producers and script editors I’ve directly worked with (four out of six of whom … >
Silva Screen have revealed that a new Doctor Who soundtrack album featuring Murray Gold’s music from ‘The Day of the Doctor’ and ‘The Time of the Doctor’ will be released next month. The 2-CD album will be available from Monday 24 November with reversible covers. > Order the album on Amazon now. 50th anniversary special … >
Neil Gaiman has revealed that he is keen to write a third episode of Doctor Who. The author previously wrote 2011’s ‘The Doctor’s Wife’ and 2013’s ‘Nightmare in Silver’. Gaiman told Audrey Niffenegger in New York: “Whenever I’m in the UK, I sneak into meetings with [the production team]. They say, ‘Can you do another … >
Doctor Who‘s new season continues this weekend with ‘Dark Water’, written by Steven Moffat. In the mysterious world of the Nethersphere, plans have been drawn up. Missy is about to come face to face with the Doctor, and an impossible choice is looming. ‘Death is not an end’ promises the sinister organisation known only as … >