Memorable TV theme tunes are a curious beast – and sadly a dying breed with many modern series abandoning the traditional opening titles sequence altogether. It’d be a shame if this trend continues – after all, who really sticks around at the end of an episode to listen to the music? A great theme tune … >
Despite strong fan opinions voiced on the new paradigm Daleks, we’re sure most would agree that Ian McNiece’s role as Winston Churchill in 2010’s ‘Victory of the Daleks’ was a triumph. Shrewdly positioned as a long-time friend of the Doctor, the door was thrown open for further adventures before and after. Picking up the baton, … >
BBC One has released a new trailer to promote Jemma Redgrave’s arrival in Holby City. The actress is best known as UNIT’s Kate Stewart in Doctor Who, a role she’s played in six episodes since her debut in 2012. Redgrave began filming her Holby City role in September and will appear on screen as Bernie … >
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 … >
Doctor Who actor Matt Smith will play avant-garde photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in a new biopic film. Mapplethorpe will begin filming this summer. Written and directed by Ondi Timoner (Dig!, Brand: A Second Coming), the movie will also star Girls actress Zosia Mamet as Patti Smith, Mapplethorpe’s one-time lover and best friend. Mapplethorpe is best known … >
The BBC has officially announced that Steven Moffat will step down as the lead writer of Doctor Who next year. Steven Moffat took over as showrunner for 2010’s Season 5 following Russell T Davies’ 2005-2010 era. His sixth and final season in charge will air in spring 2017, the BBC has confirmed. As rumoured for … >
The planned sequel to last summer’s Terminator Genisys movie has been officially removed from Paramount’s release schedule. Featuring Doctor Who star Matt Smith alongside Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) as Sarah Connor, Jai Courtney (A Good Day to Die Hard) as Kyle Reese and Jason Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty) as John Connor, the fifth movie … >
“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 … >