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Twitter Reacts: 'Doctor Who' Fans All Shook Up Following Tragic Events of Season 10, Episode 11
We've long been prepared for this moment, and yet us fans were still not quite ready. That's right, Doctor Who aired Season 10's Episode 11 last Saturday night, leaving us begging for answers and wanting more following the tragic events that occurred.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Mark Hamill Says The Galaxy's The Limit For Star Wars Anthology Films
For a while, the Star Wars franchise seemed a little adrift in the depths of space. After waiting 16 years between Return of the Jedi and The Phantom Menace, then 10 years between Revenge of the Sith and The Force Awakens, Disney is now inundating us with a whole galaxy of Star Wars films. While we still have Episode VIII and Episode IX to go, and a Han Solo solo, could the future of the franchise hold yet more anthology films?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Jurassic World 2: What this sequel can do to not be a Jurassic Park sequel
When news broke of the Jurassic Park franchise getting a soft reboot, there were mixed fixed feelings from fans on both sides. Some expected the new chapter in the Jurassic Park franchise would reiterate what both Jurassic Park: The Lost World and Jurassic Park 3 did (poorly received reviews and ratings), and others were hopeful that a new entry in the series would breathe new life into Jurassic Park. When the new entry was announced to be titled Jurassic World, it was met with some skepticism. Despite the skepticism, fans were still flocking to movie theaters to see Jurassic World and the film made a huge hit in the box office as well as satisfying a lot of fans' expectations for a worthy, new chapter in the Jurassic Park series. After the release of the film, it wasn't long before talks began to float around of a potential sequel; Universal Studios was very happy with their new investment in the Jurassic Park series, with the film being the second highest grossing film of 2015 so it's obvious that a sequel would be in the works very quickly. And it has, a sequel was announced to be released on June 22, 2018. Both stars of Jurassic World, Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Pratt will reprise their roles in the yet to be titled, Jurassic World sequel. Director, Colin Trevorrow is also returning to direct but will co-write the script alongside Derek Connolly. Having confirmation that the sequel is in the works, it leaves much to speculate on where a new chapter in the Jurassic Park series could go. The previous trilogy hit a variety of plot threads and Jurassic World returned the events of the film to a new park, which leaves the next chapter open to go in many different directions.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Futurism
Ron Howard Teases Star Wars Fans With First Tweet from the 'Han Solo' Set
It's clear that Ron Howard is excited to be directing the Han Solo spin-off film, especially following the aftermath of Christopher Miller and Phil Lord being unceremoniously fired with only three weeks remaining in the original production schedule. However, filming for the spin-off film has now been extended to autumn at last minute. This gives Howard the chance to make the film as unique as possible.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
John Simm Is Disappointed His ‘Doctor Who’ Return Was Leaked, But Feels Blessed to Be Asked Back
Another year, another cracking series. Doctor Who Series 10 was full of shocks, twists and pure excitement as the Doctor took newcomer companion, Bill Potts, on a trip of a lifetime. With the series being hyped up before it actually started broadcasting, fans just couldn't control themselves when The Sun leaked out a massive spoiler: The return of John Simm as the Master.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Remembering Peter Capaldi as He Prepares to Bow Out of 'Doctor Who'
Warning: This article contains spoilers for the Season 10 finale of Doctor Who. You are advised to read at your own risk. It feels just like yesterday since Peter Capaldi was announced as the 12th Doctor, and now he will be bowing out of Doctor Who in December. Capaldi, who replaced Matt Smith, was announced as the new incarnation of the Time Lord on August 4, 2013, in a special BBC One live programme ahead of his debut series in 2014.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
'Take That,' Disney: Gary Barlow Cast In 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'
It isn't even April 1st, but boy do we have a #StarWars story for you. If you thought Katie Price appearing in Sharknado 5 was the strangest casting of 2017, you ain't read nothing yet. With #Disney's Star Wars: The Last Jedi well underway, the already bulging cast list is about to be joined by #GaryBarlow — yes, that's right, Take That's Gary Barlow. In other news, Robbie Williams is set to play Moneypenny in a rebooted James Bond franchise.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Get A Great Big Facehug From 'Alien: Covenant' And Facebook's Newest Feature
If you are a horror fiend, then you will no doubt have acid blood coursing through your veins in anticipation of #RidleyScott's #AlienCovenant. The second in Scott's planned Alien prequel trilogy, the film reunites #MichaelFassbender with the venomous Xenomorphs, and tools us a new crew for doom in deepest space.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Christopher Eccleston Confirms When He'll Return To 'Doctor Who' as the Ninth Doctor
When Doctor Who returned with the revived series back in 2005, Christopher Eccleston was the first actor to take on the main lead of the Doctor. Many fans across the world label Eccleston the best Doctor since 2005; however, fans were disappointed that he only stuck around for one season due to Eccleston clashing with the show producers.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Teases Phantasmic Return For Captain Phasma
Star Wars has a long history with some great characters — although some were not so great *cough* Jar Jar *cough*. When #TheForceAwakens premiered in 2015, we were promised a badass new addition to proceedings in the form of #GwendolineChristie's Captain Phasma. The shiny Stormtrooper was bigged up by #Disney to be some cool Boba Fett homage in The Force Awakens, but sadly, her chrome suit was the only thing about the character that shone. A few crackling lines of lackluster helmet chatter and Phasma was carted off, threatened with becoming a recycled aluminum can in a trash compactor.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
End of Term: 'Doctor Who' Spin-Off Show 'Class' Officially Axed By the BBC
It was revealed in 2015 that the BBC was working on a brand new spin-off show based in the same universe as Doctor Who. When it launched in October 2016, the show Class didn't exactly go down with fans as well as the BBC expected. As the weeks went on, the viewing figures and ratings dropped massively, meaning the big finale with the cliffhanger didn't live up to the hype.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars Episode VIII' Theory: Rey Is Leia's Daughter, But Also Poe's Sister
It is maddening being a Star Wars fan. I mean, we are being forced to wait another whole year before we find out not just the biggest mysteries in Star Wars history, but possibly one of the biggest in pop culture history. What is Rey's lineage? There have been so many theories presented that almost every possible outcome of this storyline has been covered and guessed, yet we still seem so far. I have been trying to find any extra angle that some people might have missed in their theories.
By Tyler S. Callaway8 years ago in Futurism