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Peter Capaldi's Letter to a Fan Is Something Truly Heartwarming
In 2013, it was announced that Peter Capaldi, probably best known at that time from his role of Malcolm Tucker in The Thick of It, would become the Twelfth iteration of the famous Timelord. Taking over from the beloved Matt Smith, Capaldi quickly, and with great ease, put his own spin on the character, introducing his own brand of fun and mischief, while at the same time embodying an element of darkness about the character we hadn't really seen before.
By The One True Geekology8 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who': "Twice Upon A Time" Review. Top Story - December 2017.
Warning: Potential spoilers for the episode below. “It's the end but the moment has been prepared for.” Those words spoken by Tom Baker's Fourth Doctor on the brink of his regeneration more than three decades ago could also be applied to this year's Christmas special. It's safe to say expectations were high thanks to the announcement of Peter Capaldi exiting the series alongside showrunner Steven Moffat, Jodie Whittaker taking over as the first female Doctor, and then the return of David Bradley playing the role of the very First Doctor (Bradley had previously played actor William Hartnell, who originated the role, in 2013's "An Adventure In Space And Time"). So did "Twice Upon A Time" live up to those expectations or did it crash and burn?
By Matthew Kresal8 years ago in Futurism
8 Unlikely Moments We Want to See in 'the X-Files' Season 11
When The X-Files (1993-2002) made a six-episode return in 2016, ratings were phenomenally good for the 23-year-old franchise, averaging about 16 million viewers per episode. Though the "television event series" wasn't as perfect as fans hoped it could be, it still didn't take Fox long to green-light a brand new season comprising of 10 episodes for 2018.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Futurism
Review of 'Counterpart'
One of the best parts of the late, lamented Fringe—in fact, maybe the best part, tied for first place with its time travel—was its alternate reality. It was brought about by Walter some years earlier—actually, not brought about, but Walter brought into being the bridge—which in turn brought us access to an alternate reality in which JFK wasn't assassinated, Walter was sane, and lots of cool things like that.
By Paul Levinson8 years ago in Futurism
Alien Nation The Newcomers Podcast
The Alien Nation podcast is hosted by bothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider. They both review each episode of the science fiction TV series Alien Nation, a Fox television program that ran from 1989 to 1990. The TV series was based on a movie with the same name and was released in 1988. The podcast also has included reviews of the made for TV movies based on the series. There have been some 33 podcast episodes produced by the two brothers since 2012 and more are planed for the future. Future episodes of the podcast will be periodic since source material is running low.
By Edward German8 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who': Reacquaint Yourself With A Few Classic Characters Before They Appear In This Year's Christmas Special. Top Story - December 2017.
Whovians are now just weeks away from the premiere of this year's Doctor Who Christmas Special, 'Twice Upon A Time'. The special is sure to be memorable for a number of reasons. It will be a multi-Doctor adventure, and The Twelfth Doctor will regenerate into the Thirteenth Doctor, the first female incarnation of the character, to be played by Jodie Whittaker.
By Kristy Anderson8 years ago in Futurism
Jonathan Frakes Reveals That A Classic 'Star Trek' Concept Will Be Revisited in 'Discovery'
The premiere of Star Trek: Discovery will mark the franchise's first return to TV since Enterprise came to an untimely end in 2005. Fans are tense and excited, desperate for the series to be a success, but they're also fearful now following Bryan Fuller's departure.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Peter Capaldi's 'Volcanic' Regeneration Will Be the Show's Most Violent Yet
Christmas is just around the corner, which means only one thing – A new episode of Doctor Who! A festive episode has been a tradition since 2005 when the show was revived. During the Christmas-themed episodes, the Doctor has faced many creatures, some of which include The Sycorax, The Empress of the Racnoss, and the deadly Snowmen. However, it seems the joyful and episodes filled with happiness are becoming slightly more depressing. Why? Christmas Day is nowadays the time for the Doctor to regenerate.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
'Agent Carter' Star Hayley Atwell Wants to be Cast as the New Doctor in 'Doctor Who' — And She's Perfect for the Part
It's regeneration time again for Doctor Who fans, with Peter Capaldi announcing that he's hanging up his TARDIS keys when showrunner Steven Moffat departs. The bookies, who called Capaldi right last time, are making their voices heard, with fan-favorite Ben Whishaw leading the charge. But now, it's time to give a left-field suggestion. You see, as Doctor Who and Agent Carter fans will know very well, should the BBC decide to go with a female Doctor, Hayley Atwell herself may well be interested in the role...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
John Barrowman Recalls The Generosity Of Late, Great Third Doctor Who, Jon Pertwee
Doctor Who is a unique sci-fi series, with the ability to change the show's lead at the drop of a hat. As a result, pretty much every fan has their favorite version of the Doctor — and it's usually the first one that introduced them to the series. As former Torchwood star John Barrowman noted at Heroes & Villains Fan Fest in London, while he's always enjoyed Tom Baker's Fourth Doctor, he also has a soft spot for Jon Pertwee.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Peter Capaldi Moves On From 'Doctor Who', But Who's In The Running To Replace Him?
In 1967, the British science-fiction series Doctor Who faced an impossible problem. The show starred William Hartnell as the irascible Doctor, a mysterious alien who wandered through time and space, gathering companions and generally doing good. But Hartnell's health was getting worse, and it was clear he'd have to leave the show; could the series continue?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Hayley Atwell Reveals Who She'd Love To See As The First Female Star Of 'Doctor Who' (And It's No Longer Herself)
It's that time again. Peter Capaldi has announced that he's leaving Doctor Who, and one question is on the lips of every fan of the series: Who's next? Back in the 1970s, Tom Baker got the press excited about the idea of a female Doctor when he announced his own departure, and threw in best wishes for the next star, "whoever he or she may be." Ever since, news of a regeneration has always led to heated debate on whether it's time for a female Doctor.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism