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News'Doctor Who' Primer: Who Is The Great Intelligence?

Latest villain is not a new one in the Whoniverse, not by a long shot

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This story contains minor spoilers for the "Doctor Who" episode "The Bells of Saint John." New "Doctor Who" fans might have enjoyed hearing Ian McKellen's voice as the Great Intelligence, but may not have fully realized that not only is this the new big bad guy for the second half of Season 7, bu ...

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NewsSigh Of Relief: Matt Smith Is Back In 2014

Don't get ready to say good-bye to this Time Lord just yet

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There was a lot of concern in the "Doctor Who" fan community that Matt Smith was going to hang up his sonic screwdriver after just three years in the Tardis. But it seems that people were getting concerned a bit too early. That's because Smith has committed to return as The Doctor in 2014. Th ...

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News'Game Of Thrones' World Set To Contract

As usual, expect death to pare down universe

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The Season 3 premiere episode of "Game of Thrones" had so much going on that the producers actually had to leave some stuff out. That included anything to do with the remaining Starks (like Arya and Bran) as well as Jamie Lannister and his new guard, Brienne. But don't expect every episode to hav ...

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News'Doctor Who' Leads Hugo Nominees ... Again

'Fringe' gets some love on its way out

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It was announced through several science-fiction conventions (likely reaching more people there than who actually participated in the nominations), but the Hugo Award nominations are out. And at the top of the list once again? "Doctor Who." The British series, now in its 50th year, received three ...

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NewsSo Now 'Game Of Thrones' Piracy A Compliment?

HBO weighs in on the popularity of its hit show in illegal circles

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"Game of Thrones" has been honored in many ways, but one HBO officials have not been too proud of is being at the top of the illegally downloaded television shows list. That is, until now. Michael Lombardo, head of programming at HBO, tells Entertainment Weekly's James Hibberd that while pira ...

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NewsDavid Tennant, Billie Piper Back On 'Doctor Who'

Both return for anniversary, but what about Christopher Eccleston?

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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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NewsIs Paramount Preparing For New Star Trek Series?

Movie studio explores getting back into television

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It's been nearly eight years since the last new episode of a Star Trek series was produced. And despite a film that made $257.7 million domestically in 2009, it seems that the powers behind the franchise are still shying away from television. That is, possibly, until now. Brad Grey, the presid ...

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NewsAn 'Iron Man' For USA, Another For China

Marvel confirms it's making version of new film exclusively for one country

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It's hard to get a movie shown in China. Very hard. Each year, only a little more than a dozen American movies make it to theaters in China. And "Iron Man 3" is destined to be one of them -- even if they have to create a version of the movie that pleases government censors. Disney-owned Marvel ...

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NewsSyfy Sets 'Sinbad,' 'Primeval: New World' For June

Both shows have already been cancelled in their home countries

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With Syfy already finding success importing shows like Canada's "Lost Girl" and "Continuum," the cable channel is continuing the tradition, and this time is looking not just north, but across the pond as well. Syfy is set to premiere "Sinbad" as well as "Primeval: New World" this summer. "Sin ...

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News'Once: Wonderland' Gets Alice, Knave Of Hearts

Sophie Lowe, Michael Socha, Peter Gadiot join spinoff

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In less than a few days, ABC has fast-forwarded its proposed "Once Upon a Time" spinoff from a nameless idea headed by two talented writers to a full-blown project that includes a cast. That spinoff, taking place in the world of Alice and the White Rabbit, is called "Once: Wonderland," and it now ...

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NewsWill 'Veronica Mars' Campaign Inspire 'Pushing Daisies'?

Bryan Fuller is open to the idea of making a project of his own

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"Veronica Mars" creator Rob Thomas already has a successful Kickstarter campaign underway to fund a big screen return to Neptune, Calif. And that may open the door for other cult favorite television works like, say, "Pushing Daisies." Thomas' efforts have caught the eye not only of "Veronica Mars ...

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NewsWachowskis Bringing 'Sense8' To Netflix

Series will follow success of 'House of Cards'

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Whether it's "The Matrix" or "V for Vendetta," the Wachowskis have been known for bringing heart-stopping science-fiction to the big screen. Now they're trying something different -- television. Well, almost. Andy and Lana Wachowski have teamed up with "Babylon 5" creator J. Michael Straczyns ...

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News50 Years In The Making: 'Doctor Who' Wins Peabody

Iconic science-fiction series wins first ever honor from Grady College

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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 ...

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News'Revolution' Returns To Mixed Results

However, audiences are sticking around for the NBC drama

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Things have gone from bad to worse for NBC, but at least not when it comes to their new drama "Revolution." Despite a months-long hiatus in the middle of a story concept audiences are still trying to get comfortable with, "Revolution" returned pretty much with the same audience it left with. Mond ...

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NewsJane Espenson Pitches 'Once Upon A Time' Spinoff

Will join Zack Estrin in the world of Wonderland in potential new series

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ABC may have found the perfect magic spell to cure long mid-season breaks of "Once Upon a Time." The network has given the nod to a potential spinoff series of the hit fairy tale show that could feature the popular literary character of Alice set in Wonderland. And they want popular genre writer ...

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