
A vaguely interesting concept becomes a true mess
by JOHN VINCENT
Jun-9-2013 -
David Bradley, Bryan Cox, Jessica Raine are quite familiar with iconic franchise
It's not very often that fans will find a movie based on the creation of a television series. But the 50th anniversary of "Doctor Who" isn't going unnoticed by BBC, and it's about time some of the history of the show gets recorded for future generations. That's exactly what Mark Gatiss is doing w ...
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 MoreFreema Agyeman's absence may mean a certain Doctor could be in
Fans hoping for an appearance by Martha Hones in the 50th anniversary special of "Doctor Who" are destined for disappointment. Freema Agyeman, who played The Doctor's companion in the third season of the revived series, says that she will not be a part of the on-screen celebration of the show, bu ...
Read More'Doctor Who' posts best BBCA numbers since Season 7 premiere
Even though Americans aren't exactly looking for scripted programming on Christmas Day with parades, gift-giving and eating, they sure do like their "Doctor Who." BBC America had its best Christmas Day ever, bringing a little British iconic royalty to the United States with "The Snowmen," the eig ...
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 MoreBoth September and the third quarter were big for cable channel
It's kind of shocking that "Doctor Who" is over already, except for the Christmas episode," for 2012, but it is. And it helped lead BBC America to its best month -- and quarter -- ever. "Doctor Who," combined with the BBCA original series "Copper," allowed the cable channel to earn its best ratin ...
Read More'Hobbit' director says he'd be interested in doing BBC series
"Doctor Who" is no stranger to pulling in some big names to write, but how about a big name to direct? Like one Peter Jackson? Fans are starting to organize a bit to try and convince Jackson, who is busy at work on his Lord of the Rings followup trilogy "The Hobbit" to stop by Wales and film a li ...
Read MoreLongtime companions depart this weekend from popular show
The question for months has been how will "Doctor Who" write out some of its longest and most favorite Companions Amy and Rory when the Tardis shows up in New York this weekend? Don't ask Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill, because they're not telling. In fact, when Airlock Alpha asked them how the ...
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Read MoreActor gets set to say goodbye to his longtime companions
Now well into this third season playing the iconic title role in "Doctor Who," Matt Smith admits that his character has changed in many ways, and just a small part of it is simply from aging. For the first time, his Doctor will have to say good-bye to his primary companions and welcome someone n ...
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