
Sophomore outing struggles a bit domestically in the box office
by MICHAEL HINMAN
May-19-2013 - No Comments
Iconic science-fiction series wins first ever honor from Grady College
The Peabody Award from the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism is just a mere 22 years older than "Doctor Who." Yet, for the first time ever, the two have finally crossed paths -- just in time for the BBC show's 50th anniversary. "Doctor Who" was named a recipient of the Peabody W ...
Read MoreSteven Moffat makes snow a weapon of mass destruction
If it is winter and its cold out, bundle up with a warm coat, some hot cocoa and a Christmas gift wrapped in a blue box with a bright white ribbon. “Doctor Who” gets fans into the holiday spirit with a damsel in distress, piranha-toothed snowmen and another Christmas adventure to be had; even th ...
Read MoreWill be first actress since Billie Piper to not have appeared in an earlier episode of the show
Just in time for what could be the mid-season finale of "Doctor Who," we'll get introduced to a new companion. And this is a companion who really, really likes to talk. Jenna-Louise Coleman has been cast as The Doctor's new companion for "Doctor Who," replacing Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill, wh ...
Read MoreA science fictional ghost story
This review may contain spoilers. Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman) and the Doctor (Matt Smith) burst in on a ghost-hunting session at Caliburn House in 1974. Behaving in a brash but mysterious fashion allows them to insert themselves into this event and into the lives of a semi-retired war hero and ...
Read MoreThe Ice Warriors of Mars get updated
This review may contain spoilers. A Russian nuclear submarine returns from an expedition to the North Pole where they had been drilling for oil, but found what they thought was part of a mammoth encased in ice. Professor Grisenko's (David Warner) assistant, bored, defrosts their prize prematurely ...
Read MoreOriginal director Waris Hussein is not amused
It was controversial the moment it happened. In the first season finale just as the modern era of "Doctor Who" was getting started, Christopher Eccleston's The Doctor kissed his companion, Billie Piper's Rose Tyler, in a scene that seemed to never end. Although the kiss was meant to draw the ess ...
Read MoreSmith, Coleman make a successful team
This review may contain spoilers. As we settle in and get to know Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman) at the same time that she gets to know the Doctor (Matt Smith), we get a less thrilling installment that ends kind of abruptly. Before going to pick up Clara (precisely on time, the next day at 7, as ...
Read MoreBBC America gets super ratings for return of Supernatural Saturday
The return of "Doctor Who" did not mark a return back to America a la the mid-season finale, but the series started its Golden Anniversary year as still a favorite of Americans. More than 2 million viewers tuned in to see "The Bells of Saint John," the first episode that officially paired Matt Sm ...
Read MoreThe next installment in the mystery of Clara 'Oswin' Oswald
This review may contain spoilers. As Amy once said: This is where it gets complicated. To keep communication clear, let us define some terms: Jenna-Louise Coleman (JLC) -- the actress playing the current companion. Oswin -- Oswin Oswald, JLC in "Asylum of the Daleks." Montague -- Clara O ...
Read MoreBoth return for anniversary, but what about Christopher Eccleston?
Filming is about to begin for the 50th anniversary special of "Doctor Who," and while fans already know they'll get to enjoy current Doctor Matt Smith and companion Jenna-Louise Coleman, they will get at least two other familiar faces: David Tennant and Billie Piper. Tennant, who played the 10th ...
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