There is something oddly comforting about special features, so much so that they are at times a greater deciding factor in whether I’ll be inclined to buy a boxset than how much I liked the show or film in question. So when Doctor Who’s Season 8 boxset arrived, I armed myself with a nice cup … >
A new series of novels revealing the untold story of iconic Doctor Who character Colonel Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart will launch next year. Candy Jar Books’ fully licensed Lethbridge-Stewart series will be set shortly after 1968’s ‘The Web of Fear’. The first series consists of ‘The Forgotten Son’ by Andy Frankham-Allen, ‘Horror of Det-Sen’ by Lance Parkin, … >
Arriving at the BBC’s studio in Cardiff Bay on a grey October morning, it’s hard to feel festive. There is, however, something quite enchanting about the sets of Doctor Who’s Christmas special, ‘Last Christmas’, that immediately catapults one’s mood into a lofty snowbank of holiday cheer. CultBox were on set on the last day of … >
Writer Jamie Mathieson has revealed that he has “massive folders full of Doctor Who ideas”. The Being Human writer penned two episodes for Peter Capaldi’s debut season, ‘Flatline’ and ‘Mummy on the Orient Express’. Speaking exclusively to CultBox in October, Mathieson commented: “I would love to [return next year]; that would be great. I had … >
The first trailer for the new Terminator movie has been revealed. Starring Doctor Who‘s Matt Smith as “a new character with a strong connection to John Connor”, Terminator Genisys will be released in UK cinemas next July, directed by Alan Taylor (Thor: The Dark World). Watch the trailer… Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke is … >
Steven Moffat has revealed that he’s already invited Michelle Gomez back to Doctor Who to reprise her role as Missy. Gomez joined Doctor Who as Missy, the first female incarnation of The Master, in ‘Deep Breath’. Season 8 concluded last month on BBC One with ‘Death in Heaven’, with the Brigadier returning as a Cybermen … >
A brief teaser for tomorrow’s Terminator Genisys trailer has been revealed. Starring Doctor Who‘s Matt Smith as “a new character with a strong connection to John Connor”, the movie will be released in UK cinemas next July, directed by Alan Taylor (Thor: The Dark World). Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke is playing Sarah Connor, … >
BBC One has confirmed this year’s Christmas schedule. Highlights on Christmas Eve will include Harry Hill’s The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm at 8.30pm and a Not Going Out special at 9.30pm. Highlights on Christmas Day will include Doctor Who‘s Christmas special at 6.15pm, the penultimate episode of Miranda at 7.15pm, a Call the Midwife … >
“On every world, wherever people are, in the deepest part of the winter, at the exact mid-point, everybody stops and turns and hugs. As if to say, ‘Well done. Well done, everyone! We’re halfway out of the dark.’ Back on Earth we call this Christmas…” Looking for present ideas for the Doctor Who fan in … >
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has hinted that more two-part stories could be on the way for Peter Capaldi’s Doctor. Season 8 concluded with a two-part finale last month, ‘Dark Water’ and ‘Death in Heaven’ – the first two-part story since ‘The Rebel Flesh’ and ‘The Almost People’ in 2011. Moffat told Doctor Who Magazine: … >