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Broadchurch Creator to Take Over Doctor Who

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Doctor Who BBCAfter six contentious seasons with fans, Steven Moffat will be stepping down as the lead writer and executive producer of Doctor Who after next season. BBC made the announcement official on their site. At the start of season 11, Chris Chibnall will become the new Head Writer and Executive Producer of Doctor Who and his season debut will be in 2018. Chibnall is behind the critically praised Broadchurch as well as the BAFTA nominated The Great Train Robbery, United, Law & Order: UK, Life on Mars and Torchwood.

Under Moffat, Doctor Who became a global phenomenon as he oversaw the Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors. Moffat’s final season will begin to air in Spring 2017 as well as a Christmas Special in 2016.

The Doctor is Back

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The madman with a box, returns to screens this fall. His most recent companion, Clara (played by Jenna Coleman), joins him for the ride. The trailer hints at the return of old enemies, including the Daleks, The Master, a few other enemies. There is a showing of another planet, that may be Gallifrey. The long lost planet of the Time Lords. Whether that means more Time Lords will appear in the show outside of the Doctor and The Master is yet to be seen.

For season 9 of Doctor Who there are twelve episodes not including the prequel episode titled  “The Doctor’s Mediation, ” that will be released September 15. In similar fashion to last years return for season 8, the prequel will be shown in select movie theaters across the United States only. The first official episode premieres four days later, and is called “The Magician’s Apprentice.”

Only one thing is clearly certain. This season will without a doubt be interesting, complex, and exciting.

Pop! TV: Sherlock in September

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The BBC’s modern take on the classic story of Sherlock Holmes now has its own Pop! series!

The genius detective comes bedecked in his signature costume, as well as with his violin to help him work through any case!

Dr. John Watson, Holmes’ crime-fighting partner, and Sherlock’s older brother, Mycroft, are the perfect additions to any Sherlock collection!

Don’t forget to add the charming allure of Irene Adler, too!

They’ll need all the help they can get to bring down a nefarious villain like Jim Moriarty!

Pop! TV: Sherlock is out in September from Funko.

SDCC 2015: BBC America’s Premieres and Exclusives

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image002The 2015 San Diego Comic Con is upon us, check out all the amazing things that the BBC America booth will be selling and the first to market product and exclusives just for Comic Con!

BBC Worldwide North America announced today that Doctor Who fans can soon own an extending Sonic Screwdriver universal remote control from The Wand Company, modelled after the Twelfth Doctor’s beloved gadget. The highly detailed and completely re-engineered working replica of Peter Capaldi’s iconic device will make its exclusive debut at San Diego Comic-Con on July 8, 2015 at the BBC America shop (booth #4129), before being released by selected retailers later in the summer. Individually laser numbered, the Sonic Screwdrivers sold at Comic-Con will each come with a signed certificate of authenticity, making them an ideal purchase for any collector. The limited edition numbered remote controls will only be available at the BBC America booth while supplies last.

The new Sonic Screwdriver has not only been updated to reflect the subtle changes in the Doctor’s coolest gadget, but now extends with a satisfying flick, just like the real thing, and includes a grip-mounted button, press-to-buzz action, and the Wand Company’s powerful Any-TV-Off functionality. The speech-teach feature makes learning the gestures and programming the Sonic Screwdriver easy, and the intuitive gestures allow the user to make like the Doctor and quickly take control of their home entertainment equipment – iPod docks, TVs, DVD and Blu-ray players, in fact, pretty much anything that is controlled by an infrared remote control. The 1:1 scale Sonic Screwdriver can store up to 39 remote control commands, is equipped with 12 authentic Sonic Screwdriver sound effects and a customizable personal lock code, and has 12 secret Morse code phrases from the Twelfth Doctor to decipher. Die cast in hand-polished, copper-plated metal, with a new stand that allows the Sonic Screwdriver to be displayed vertically, this device is not only a serious prop that will delight collectors, but with its host of authentic sonic sounds, it is also a cosplayer’s dream com

 

Making their market debut at San Diego Comic-Con alongside the Twelfth Doctor Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control are snazzy Dalek striped socks and “I am the Doctor” socks depicting the Twelfth Doctor. These items will be available in the BBC AMERICA booth before anywhere else.

Doctor Who limited release merchandise includes a t-shirt, tote bag, and hoodie designed by artist Alice Zhang, a mini-standees pack from Advanced Graphics featuring Twelfth Doctor, Clara, and TARDIS figures, and Tenth Doctor vinyl figures and Twelfth Doctor comic book, featuring a special Comic-Con adventure, from Titan. Get comfortable in a pair of San Diego 2015 lounge pants, show off your favorite characters with a companions t-shirt, and accessorize with a TARDIS charm bracelet and sonic screwdriver dog tag.

Sherlock limited release merchandise includes two t-shirts, a hoodie, a mini-standees pack from Advanced Graphics featuring Sherlock, Watson, and Moriarty figures, and a Sherlock vinyl figure from Titan; and for your resident Clone Club member, BBC AMERICA shop will be featuring a limited release Orphan Black t-shirt. A full list of merchandise is available below.

DOCTOR WHO

First to Market (available in the booth before anywhere else)

The Wand Company Twelfth Doctor Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control: $120

Dalek Striped Socks: $13

I am the Doctor Socks: $13

image007LIMITED RELEASE Comic-Con 2015

Companions T-Shirt (Men’s and Women’s sizes S-XXL): $20

Four Doctors T-Shirt by Alice Zhang (Men’s and Women’s sizes S-XXL): $20

TARDIS Hoodie by Alice Zhang (sizes S-XXL): $40

TARDIS Tote Bag by Alice Zhang: $15

Lounge Pants (sizes S-XXL): $25

Tenth Doctor Fez Titan Vinyl (3” figurine): $10

Tenth Doctor Tuxedo Titan Vinyl (4.5” figurine): $15

Advanced Graphics Mini Standees Pack (includes the Twelfth Doctor, Clara, and the TARDIS): $15

TARDIS Charm Bracelet: $25

Sonic Screwdriver Dog Tag: $15

Titan Comic Book: $10            

BBC Shop Exclusives

2015 Mini Calendar: $8

Adipose Seatbelt Belt: $30

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Opening Watch Seatbelt Belt: $30

Ladies’ Raglan TARDIS T-Shirt (sizes S-XXL): $35

 

image009Additional Merchandise Available Includes:

Funko POP TV Figures: $11

Massive Audio TARDIS Bluetooth Speakers: $120

Weeping Angel Wings Earrings: $10

TARDIS Blue Gemstone Earrings: $10

TARDIS Pendant Necklace with Bow Tie: $15

Weeping Angel Three-Tiered Necklace: $15

TARDIS Headband: $15

Twelfth Doctor Sticky Notes: $11

Tenth Doctor Sonic Screwdriver: $40

Twelfth Doctor Sonic Screwdriver: $40

Weeping Angel Backpack: $40

 

SHERLOCK

LIMITED RELEASE Comic-Con 2015

Sherlock Priest Titan Vinyl (3” figurine): $10

Sherlock Falling T-Shirt (Men’s and Women’s sizes S-XXL): $20

Moriarty “Get Sherlock” T-Shirt (Men’s and Women’s sizes S-XXL): $20

Skull Hoodie (sizes S-XXL) $40

Advanced Graphics Mini Standees Pack (includes Sherlock, Watson, and Moriarty): $15

Additional Merchandise Available Includes:

Titan Comics Baker Street Collection Blind Box Vinyls: $10

 

image015ORPHAN BLACK

LIMITED RELEASE Comic-Con 2015

#CloneClub T-Shirt (Men’s and Women’s sizes S-XXL): $20

BBC Shop Exclusives

2015 Mini Calendar: $8

Additional Merchandise Available Includes:

Funko POP TV Figures: $11

Doctor Who Seasons Two through Four Come to Disney XD

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New-Doctor-Who-Logo-doctor-who-8521729-550-465Well this was unexpected. It has been announced that the BBC‘s Doctor Who will be coming to Disney XD beginning Saturday, May 9 at 9pm ET. Seasons two through four will be shown on the channel beginning with season two, episode one New Earth.
In New Earth, the Doctor and Rose board the TARDIS for new adventures in time and space. But when they visit mankind’s new home, far in the future, they find gruesome secrets hidden inside a luxury hospital. And an enemy thought long since dead, the paper-thin Cassandra, is out for revenge.

Season two will continue to rollout on Disney XD beginning Saturday, June 13. The special week-long programming event will give fans eight episodes, airing daily Saturday, June 13 through Saturday, June 20. Beginning June 14, episodes will also be available on the WATCH Disney XD app, which allows folks to watch on tablets, phones, computers and connected TVs.

TV Review: Doctor Who S8E10 In the Forest of the Night

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doctor who capaldiOne morning in London, and every city and town in the world, the human race wakes up to the most surprising invasion yet: the trees have moved back in. Everywhere, in every land, a forest has grown and taken back the Earth.

For much of the season, the stories for Doctor Who has taken on the horror genre, and this episode too dips a bit into that with a trip into the forest, the setting of so many children’s tales, grim as they are. It’s appropriate since this episode focuses on a bunch of kids, Clara, and Danny Pink. Pink, Clara, and the kids begin on a class school trip, and when attempting to go home discover London (and the world) has been overrun with planets. In comes the Doctor and one strange little child.

The whole tree aspect is interesting, and some nice pro-environment messaging, though a meh story. What’s interesting though is the interaction with the Doctor and Clara. While the Doctor is trying to save the world, there’s a point Clara gives up, a switch from her integral part in saving the world the last couple of episodes. It also shows a part of her that’s a bit tired of it all. She also sides with Pink, choosing him over the Doctor.

There is some very interesting discussion at the end about forgetting, and humanity’s habit of doing so. But, really, it’s that “next time” that really has me excited. It looks like the season has been building up to something interesting, and we’re about to find out what that is.

Overall Score: 7

TV Review: Doctor Who S8E9 Flatline

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doctor who capaldiSeparated from the Doctor, Clara discovers a new menace from another dimension. But how do you hide when even the walls are no protection? With people to save and the Doctor trapped, Clara comes up against an enemy that exists beyond human perception.

Lately, Doctor Who has been on a string of horror episodes. This one is interesting in that it also mixes in a lot of humor, especially when it comes to a running gag of a mini-Tardis.

The bad guys themselves are pretty cool with a very nice design, and some awesome special effects. The monsters themselves aren’t much of the point in the episode though, instead acting as a driver to something bigger.

Overall though, the episode is about Clara, who has taken on the role of the “Doctor,” and must save the day. It builds on a theme of the season, building up the strength of Clara, shifting her from her role as a macguffin whose character was intertwined with the Doctor reminding him of who he was, with no other motivations. This season has changed her into an independent companion who’s as much the hero as the Doctor, and much more of a 3 dimensional character (pun intended considering the bad guys this episode). The irony being, this is her last season.

Overall, the episode continues an intriguing season with each episode having a goal, and aiming to accomplish it.

Overall Score: 8

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