
EXCLUSIVE: While film respects existing fans, it was not made for them
by ALAN STANLEY BLAIR
May-18-2013 - No Comments
Mark Gatiss will explore the beginnings of the iconic franchise
"Doctor Who" fans have heard and read a lot about the very beginnings of the franchise from the early 1960s, but come 2013, they'll have a chance to see it, too. BBC Two has hired Mark Gatiss to write what we describes as his dream project: A historical drama chronicling the genesis of "Doctor Wh ...
Read More'Doctor Who' actress will be missed by friends and fans alike
Sarah Jane Smith is perhaps the most famous and beloved companion in all of "Doctor Who's" history. Sadly, actress Elisabeth Sladen passed away today at age 65. No details surrounding her passing have been formally announced but reports suggest Sladen died through complications arising from her f ...
Read MorePlus, is it lights out for hit show 'Revolution?'
Sci-Fi fans are spoiled for choice this week. The season finale of "Walking Dead" airs the same time as "Game of Thrones" Season 3 premieres on Sunday. Will you choose a favorite or watch both on a split screen? Also, long time favorite "Doctor Who" airs the spring premiere this week kicking off BBC ...
Read More50th anniversary special to be filmed in 3-D, hit theaters
The Doctor can travel in time and space. And now the BBC will liven up the experience by filming and broadcasting the much anticipated 50th anniversary episode in 3-D ... and distribute it to theaters. Showrunner Steven Moffat said the addition of 3-D would bring a "whole new dimension of adventu ...
Read MoreDetails of special is said to include all 11 Doctors from past 50 years
When Christopher Eccleston parted ways with "Doctor Who" in 2006, in his mind it was for good. And even when fans were clamoring for him to return at least for this year's 50th anniversary special, it was a no, no, no, no, and a no. But something seems to have changed Eccleston's mind as he is no ...
Read MoreAll 11 Doctors will be featured in 50th anniversary edition
If you're a "Doctor Who" fan that doesn't live in Britain or Northern Ireland, then you better hope you know someone there. The Royal Mail in Great Britain has developed plans to issue commemorative stamps celebrating the 50th anniversary of "Doctor Who," which celebrates that huge milestone in N ...
Read MoreCountdown to the Portal Awards: special categories, special guests
You could say that all the awards in the 2012 Airlock Alpha Portal Awards are special, but even within these fan-chosen awards, there are some categories that are even more special. They are called the Gene Roddenberry Award and the Rod Serling Award. The Roddenberry honor rewards lifetime achiev ...
Read MoreRichard Lynch made his mark on 'Battlestar Galactica,' Caroline John on 'Doctor Who'
Their shows were so classic, they were brought back in modern times to smashing successes. But science-fiction fandom must stop a minute today to mourn the passing of two actors that helped set the stage for what we have today. Richard Lynch, who played Wolfe in the original "Battlestar Galac ...
Read MoreRTD Dalek will make an appearance with many of its kind in season opener
It's a reunion that Terry Nation would be proud of ... probably as long as the colorful iDaleks stay home. Steven Moffat is bringing every Dalek ever shown in "Doctor Who" to a single episode, the season premiere that kicks off this fall. And Moffat had to turn back to his old boss, former showru ...
Read MoreThe 50th anniversary is in 2013 ... Who-dom already looking at ways to celebrate
If Matt Smith has his way (and why wouldn't he?), The Doctor would celebrate the 50th anniversary of his first adventures in the Tardis in the most exciting ways: 3-D. Although it seems the craze is dying down in America, who says that the man who made bow-ties look cool couldn't resurrect 3-D as ...
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