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Month: March 2017

Steven Moffat reveals the advice he gave Chris Chibnall about taking over Doctor Who

Steven Moffat reveals the advice he gave Chris Chibnall about taking over Doctor Who

As he prepares to step down from the post of Doctor Who showrunner, Steven Moffat has revealed the words of wisdom he had for his successor. Moffat will bow out of the show with the 2017 Christmas special – at the same time as Peter Capaldi also makes his exit – and is handing over the reins to Broadchurch’s Chris Chibnall for the next series. And speaking to the Radio Times, he explained just what he’d told Chris about the…

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Peter Capaldi of Doctor Who to attend Ottawa Comiccon

Peter Capaldi of Doctor Who to attend Ottawa Comiccon

Time Lords, rejoice! Peter Capaldi of Doctor Who fame is the latest guest to be announced for this year’s Ottawa Comic-con Calpadi — known for playing the 12th incarnation of the doctor in the long-running sci-fi series — will appear at the comic and pop culture convention on May 13 for autographs and photos. Capaldi, 58, will be appearing for his final time in the next season of Doctor Who. An Oscar-winning director, Capaldi has also previously starred as doctor…

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Doctor Who: The Pilot (Australian Screenings)

Doctor Who: The Pilot (Australian Screenings)

Doctor Who: The Pilot, sees Peter Capaldi embark on his thrilling final chapter as the Twelfth Doctor as well as the introduction of brand new companion Pearl Mackie as Bill Potts and the return of Matt Lucas as Nardole. Cinema-goers will also get an exclusive chance to travel with Pearl from the London stage throughthe doors of the TARDIS to a once-in-a-lifetime role, or as Pearl says “the most insane thing that’s ever happened to me.” Featuring exclusive interviews with…

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SERIES 10 TRAILER BREAKDOWN – WHAT WE NOTICED

SERIES 10 TRAILER BREAKDOWN – WHAT WE NOTICED

DOCTOR WHO SERIES 10 TRAILER BREAKDOWN – WHAT WE NOTICED The new trailer for Doctor Who Series 10 is out now — watch it here — and reveals a tantalising glimpse of what’s to come next month from the Twelfth Doctor, Nardole and new companion Bill. The new series, starring Peter Capaldi, Matt Lucas and newcomer Pearl Mackie, starts around the world from April 15 and, as we can see from the new footage, there’s lots to get excited about….

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DOWNLOAD: T IS FOR TARDIS WALLPAPER

DOWNLOAD: T IS FOR TARDIS WALLPAPER

Coming next month is a fantastic new book for younger Whovians (and older fans who are young at heart), Doctor Who: T is for TARDIS. Pre-order T is for TARDIS here This is a Doctor Who A to Z gift book, with a timey-wimey twist on every page! Featuring Doctors, companions and monsters both past and present, kids of all ages will love this Doctor Who alphabet book. Includes stunning original illustrations in a retro style on every page, all…

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LETHBRIDGE-STEWART THE LIFE OF EVANS COVER DESIGN

LETHBRIDGE-STEWART THE LIFE OF EVANS COVER DESIGN

Candy Jar Books is pleased to release the cover art for the upcoming Lethbridge-Stewart spin-off novella, The Life of Evans, with artwork by Richard Young. Shaun Russell, head of publishing, says: “We had great feedback from Richard’s Blood of Atlantis cover. His style harks back to the classic era of Doctor Who, and we wanted to showcase this talent across a number of books. As a result we have commissioned him for all three novellas.” Richard says: “One of my…

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New Series News and Image!

New Series News and Image!

A new image for Doctor Who series 10 is released, ahead of a 60-second trailer for the series premiering on BBC One tonight (Monday, 13th March) during half-time of the FA Cup quarter final match between Chelsea and Manchester United. The image features Peter Capaldi as the Doctor, with Pearl Mackie as his new companion Bill Potts, and Matt Lucas as Nardole. Doctor Who returns to BBC One on Saturday 15 April with episode 1, The Pilot.

ANU scientists could see Doctor Who’s sonic screwdriver become a reality

ANU scientists could see Doctor Who’s sonic screwdriver become a reality

Doctor Who’s famous sonic screwdriver may be an invention of science fiction, but a team of scientists at the Australian National University could help to make it a reality. Physicists Marcus Doherty and Michael Barson have created a prototype for a handheld device that will be able to analyse an object’s chemical properties, similar to the device used on the TV show. Dr Doherty, who had been working with quantum microscopes for the past 10 years, said the idea for…

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series 10 finale could be a fitting early departure for Peter Capaldi

series 10 finale could be a fitting early departure for Peter Capaldi

The concluding double bill of Doctor Who series ten will bring the Time Lord face to face once more with the Cybermen, but not just any Cybermen – the original Mondasian Cybermen who made their first and last appearance in 1966 story The Tenth Planet. Of course, until New Who introduced an alternative timeline in which the Cybermen were created on Earth – rather than coming from their own planet, of Mondas – all Cybermen were in a sense Mondasian….

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