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Jodie Whittaker's 'Doctor Who' Casting Is 'Warm And Intelligent' Says Matt Smith
With Season 10 of Doctor Who over and done with, news regarding the hit BBC series has dropped as fans prepare for the upcoming Christmas Special. This year's Christmas Special, "Twice Upon A Time," will be Peter Capaldi's final adventure as the Doctor, where he will be joined by his first incarnation in a tale of hope and redemption.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Peter Capaldi's Final 'Doctor Who' Story Will Air In US Theaters With Behind The Scenes Footage
Christmas isn't Christmas without the iconic Time Lord making an appearance on our television screens. The annual festive special first started when Doctor Who was revived back in 2005. Ever since the first Christmas Special in 2005, the Doctor has annually picked up the Santa hat to battle his arch enemies over the years.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
New Rumors Suggest 'Doctor Who' Will Face Major Changes In 2018
It's that time again — Doctor must regenerate. The good news is that this moment has been thoroughly prepared for. Peter Capaldi's first Doctor Who series began at the end of 2013 and he has remained as the Twelfth Doctor up to the present day. However, back in January, Capaldi announced his departure from the show and will bow out of the long-running BBC show on Christmas Day this year. The last few minutes of the festive episode will see Capaldi regenerate into the show's first ever female Doctor: Jodie Whittaker.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
The Dream Team: 'Doctor Who' Announces New Companions and There Are 3 Of Them
It's been months since Peter Capaldi announced his departure from Doctor Who, and then subsequently it was announced that Jodie Whittaker will become the new Doctor — making her the show's first ever female Doctor.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Jodie Whittaker's 'Wicked' Sense Of Humor Will Make For A Stunning Doctor
Time is ticking for the Twelfth Doctor, as his time is nearly up. Peter Capaldi announced his departure from Doctor Who back in January and the BBC kept fans waiting patiently until July, when the new Time Lord was revealed — Jodie Whittaker, the show's first female Doctor.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Billie Piper Explains Being A 'Doctor Who' Companion Is Very 'Overwhelming'
Since Doctor Who was revived in 2005, the Doctor has travelled with a number of companions in his iconic blue box. Every fan has their favorite companion, however, it appears the most loved companion is Billie Piper's character — Rose Tyler.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who' Spin-Off Show 'Class' Axed By The BBC
#Class is the fourth spin-off show for the BBC hit series #DoctorWho. The series was created by novelist Patrick Ness and saw a group of teenagers attempt to save the world at Coal Hill school, which is where Clara Oswald taught.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Series 11 Of 'Doctor Who' Is In 'Safe Hands' Says David Tennant
As we all know, Steven Moffat has announced that he is stepping down as showrunner for the hit BBC series #DoctorWho. The question now: Who is going to take his place? In January 2016 it was officially announced that Broadchurch showrunner Chris Chibnall will act as head writer to continue on the longest running science fiction show, and a very familiar face approves of this promotion.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Don't Hate The Players, Hate The Game: Ranking The Winners And Losers Of 'Westworld' Season 1
As Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy's Westworld turns out to be a giant wooden game of "get the ball to the middle of the maze," we are still left reeling from the bullet-riddled finale. Episode 10, "The Bicameral Mind" saw Dr. Ford's new narrative spell a possible end to the park's serene life of donkey walks and piano ditties. The first season wrapped with #Westworld's signature keep 'em wanting more style, meaning that the wait until Season 2 in 2018 is likely to be an agonizing one (robots feel pain too). While we practice our lasso skills, let's rank the winners and losers of #HBO's wild, wild western.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Dr. Lecter Returns: Is Anthony Hopkins The Real Villain Of Westworld?
Everything began to short-circuit and the curtain started to fall in the fourth episode of #Westworld, "Dissonance Theory," as a surprising new menace reared its head. Beyond the fact of "Oh my God, it's Hannibal Lecter," this week set in motion that Anthony Hopkins could be the true villain of Westworld. Don't let that cuddly Santa exterior fool you, Ford is channeling some serious Dr. Lecter vibes. From his sinister meeting with park Operations Leader Theresa Cullen, to his cavalier attitude to his partner's demise, let's break down the facts on why Dr. Robert Ford is the wild West's newest outlaw.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Dolores's 'Grave' Mistake: Unravelling Religion In 'Westworld'
HBO's robo-romp #Westworld continued to mystify in its fourth episode and it looks like the ghosts of the past could be about to rear their heads for our sentient hosts. The park itself has been used as an analogy for the Garden of Eden, with our titular Dolores being the eve of the world, and Anthony Hopkins's Ford is God, battling with Ed Harris's Man in Black/The Devil. It is all speculation at this stage, however, "Dissonance Theory" gave us a real insight to the religion of Westworld, where it looks like Dolores is digging up trouble.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall: 10 Shows To Fill Your Black Mirror Void!
Mr. Brooker, you have done it again — from Bryce Dallas Howard's pastel pinks, to the electro soundtrack of San Junipero, and the grim horror of haunted house VR, #BlackMirror departs for a third time. As we inevitably gorged on the six Netflix episodes of Charlie Brooker's tech-anthology, the season is over before it even began. If your obsession with the dark arts isn't fully quenched, here are 10 shows that can shatter the mirror in terms of the meta, obscure, or just downright wrong. Have some videos of dancing kittens on standby — things are about to get dark.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
