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Women in Space
I grew up watching Star Trek. My father watched it almost religiously whenever it came on TV. I, as a kid, thought it was awesome. I thought I was so cool watching this show about over-dramatic people traveling through space and, occasionally, shooting lasers at each other and alien lifeforms. My phaser was always set to kill.
By Briandra Turner8 years ago in Futurism
Could Respawn Be Developing A Star Wars Sith Game From the Darth Maul Concept's Ashes?
Video game developers are constantly tossing new ideas for games around, and back in 2010 a concept was born that revolved around Darth Maul, the semi-mute Sith Lord from Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. The concept came from Red Fly Studio (now Gaming Corp Austin) and it looked to be a grittier, dark approach to the Star Wars third-person style we found in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Futurism
Bring Back Jack: Will 'Doctor Who' Revive the Male Companion Era in Season 11?
Beginning in 1963, Doctor Who is now one of television's longest running sci-fi shows, and fans old and young have witnessed the many faces of the Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey. Why? The Doctor has the ability to regenerate into a new body when the current one is severely damaged or on the edge of dying. Over the last 54 years we have had 12 Doctors, all male. However, the Twelfth Doctor will be switching things up by regenerating into a female body this Christmas, meaning Doctor Who will introduce its very first female Doctor.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Farewell Bill Potts: Reflecting Pearl Mackie's Time on 'Doctor Who'
2017 has been a devastating year for fans of Doctor Who as three members of the cast and crew have announced they'll be leaving the hit BBC series this year. The current Doctor, Peter Capaldi, showrunner, Steven Moffat, and the female incarnation of the Master, Michelle Gomez, all announced their departure during the last six months.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Details About Peter Capaldi's Final 'Doctor Who' Episode Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con
Six months ago the current Time Lord, Peter Capaldi, shocked the world by announcing he would be leaving Doctor Who after this year's Christmas special. But in true Twelfth Doctor style, Capaldi will leave the long-running BBC show in the best way possible. With his final season being a gripping and tense one, viewers can't wait to see Capaldi in action one last time before he departs the series and cedes the role of Time Lord to the new Thirteenth Doctor, to be played by Jodie Whittaker.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who' Stars Pay Tribute to Former Companion Deborah Watling, Who Has Died at Age 69
Sad news coming in the midst of all the San Diego Comic-Con excitement: Beloved British actress, Deborah Watling, has died at the age of 69. Watling is best known for her role in Doctor Who as Victoria Waterfield, who starred alongside the second Doctor, Patrick Troughton, as his companion.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who': We Could See Kris Marshall Inside the TARDIS After All
He may have been the top candidate to replace Peter Capaldi in Doctor Who this year, but that idea was shot down when Jodie Whittaker was revealed as the Thirteenth Doctor. However, with Whittaker being the new Time Lord, we may see Kris Marshall enter the TARDIS after all.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
The BBC Issues a Perfect Response to the 'Doctor Who' Casting Uproar
Doctor Who has been a huge hit for the BBC recently, despite the recent dip in ratings. However, with a new showrunner taking over for Season 11, the ratings are expected to peak again as part of the show's transformation. With that in mind, Chris Chibnall, the new showrunner, has big plans to change the show, beginning with casting Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteen Doctor.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who' Finally Revealed the Identity of the 13th Doctor and She Was Totally Worth the Wait
The series Doctor Who, a long-running mainstay has been a huge hit since it was revived in 2005 with Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor. But no actor plays the Doctor for long – Eccleston was the ninth Doctor, followed by David Tennant, Matt Smith, and most recently Peter Capaldi. Fans are always anxious about the day the Doctor regenerates into a new form, and a new actor.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Spark In The Dark: A Look Into Darth Vader's Twisted Sense Of Humor
"Be careful not to choke on your aspirations, Director." Although it remains to be seen just how well Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is going to stand the test of time with in the Star Wars universe, it's fair to say that the Darth Vader hallway scene has found its place among the franchise's all-time most memorable moments. However, the same can't be said of Vader's earlier cinematic confrontation with Krennic and, more precisely, that quote above, as many fans initially felt it was a bit out of character and an unnecessary addition to an otherwise great scene.
By Art-Peeter Roosve8 years ago in Futurism
Fans Want 'Fortitude' Star Ramon Tikaram to Replace Peter Capaldi on 'Doctor Who'
Peter Capaldi's replacement on the hit BBC series Doctor Who remains a mystery, though names like Kris Marshall and Tilda Swinton have been suggested to take on the iconic role of the Time Lord. Capaldi announced his resignation on live radio back in January. Ever since then, BBC has refused to comment as to who will replace him.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Does 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Signal the End of Jedi and Sith as We Know It?
With the episode title of Star Wars VIII finally revealed, the internet has been abuzz with speculation about the significance of the title The Last Jedi. It’s kind of confusing since the entire original trilogy is essentially about Luke being the last Jedi. If you want to get especially anal, you could argue that Obi Wan and Yoda were the last Jedi in the original trilogy until they transferred that title on to Luke. The most obvious thing is that the last Jedi in Episode VIII is referring to Luke who set himself into self-imposed exile after Kylo Ren slaughtered his new Jedi in the academy. Presumably, he’s going to try and train Rey who will take on the titular mantel of The Last Jedi. But wait just for a second there. What if we were to propose a far more radical significance behind the title of the Last Jedi? What if it’s in reference to the extinction of the entire Jedi order and Sith orders?
By Isaac Shapiro8 years ago in Futurism
