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'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
A New Trope: These 3 Film Genres Would Thrive In The Star Wars Universe
The circle is now complete. When Star Wars began with A New Hope, it was a case of creating this fascinating universe to tell a timeless tale in a new and exciting fashion. Now, with RogueOne: A Star Wars Story, this ever-expanding universe has become the main source of inspiration for telling great stories. And that, in turn, puts into perspective just how huge and layered the galaxy far, far away has become.
By Art-Peeter Roosve8 years ago in Futurism
Crowdfunded 'Doctor Who' Documentary Put on Hold Due to Copyright Issues
Not only is Doctor Who known for the gripping and jaw-dropping series, it's also known for a number of movies that stole the spotlight off the main series for a short amount of time. Now, filmmaker Victor Lewis-Smith, a huge fan of Doctor Who, has revealed he wants to make a Doctor Who documentary movie about the Daleks. The documentary has a proposed title of "Undiscovered Daleks," and is set to feature unseen Dalek outtakes, as well as tell numerous stories about their deadly plans. However, the project has temporarily been shut down due to copyright issues with the BBC.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Why Is the 'Star Wars' Prequel Trilogy Becoming More Appreciated?
When Disney bought Lucasfilm and announced their ambitious plans, it looked like an end of the line for the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Honestly, I really thought that they would have been forgotten and pushed into the outer rim of galaxy by all of the new and, hopefully, brilliant content, that we were about to get. Fast forward to 2016 and, as was predicted, we have indeed gotten a lot of amazing new Star Wars content.
By Art-Peeter Roosve8 years ago in Futurism
Staring into the Darkness: Do We Really Want to Know More About Star Wars' Emperor Palpatine?
The idea of exploring the character of Emperor Palpatine, or should I say Darth Sidious, is like staring into a mysterious dark cave or standing at the edge of a seemingly bottomless pit. It looks menacing but you don't know what exactly is inside. Furthermore, part of you probably doesn't want to know. Yet, you can't help but to be fascinated by it. The recent news of a shelved Star Wars: Underworld TV series, that was to focus on Palpatine's backstory and make him a relatable character, have brought attention to a fascinating question that many (including myself) have pondered over for ages. Should we explore that character further? Let's look at some some of the arguments on why we should (a spin-off or a TV show), while also offering some counter arguments on why he should be left as he is now.
By Art-Peeter Roosve8 years ago in Futurism
Fan-Casting 'Doctor Who': Does an Irishman Have What It Takes to Be the Master?
The Doctor in his recognizable blue box has been flying around time and space since 1963, when the legendary #BBC show first began airing. With the sci-fi series going through cancelations and revivals, Doctor Who has proven once again to be a hit show. But what keeps it going?
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who': Missy Wants Fans to Campaign for a Missy Spin-off Show
Dropping a huge bombshell on Doctor Who fans yesterday, Michelle Gomez announced that she wants a Missy spin-off show when she leaves Doctor Who this year with current showrunner Steven Moffat and the Twelfth Doctor, #PeterCapaldi.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Luke Treadaway Shortlisted to Replace Peter Capaldi on 'Doctor Who' at Last Minute
Ever since Peter Capaldi announced he will be departing Doctor Who during the Christmas special this year, speculations have been passed around all over social media as to who will replace him as the legendary Time Lord. Kris Marshall was originally unconfirmed to replace Capaldi, but a new actor has just been heavily tipped to take on the role as the Thirteenth Doctor.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Michelle Gomez Was Left in Shock During Her 'Doctor Who' Series 10 Read-Through
Series 10 of Doctor Who seems to be getting better and better as the weeks fly by, and now the series is going to get even more epic. Before the tenth series began, #DoctorWho fans were given a jaw-dropping spoiler when the #BBC revealed a huge character return — John Simm as the Master! Not only were fans in shock by this news, a familiar face was left astonished as well.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
