Doctor Who made history Saturday evening, with the Time Lord having his first ever explicitly romantic same-sex kiss on screen.
The episode, set in the British Regency period of 1813, saw Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor team up with bounty hunter Rogue, played by Jonathan Groff. The characters were initially mistrusting of each other, but had to team up to fight the shape-shifting Chuldurs.
(Spoiler Alert!)
Mischievously flirting throughout the episode, shocking the other guests at the Regency ball with same-sex dancing, their united effort finally saw Rogue sacrifice himself to save the world, but not before he had given the Doctor a goodbye kiss.
John Barrowman’s Captain Jack briefly kissed Christopher Eccleston’s Doctor in a 2005 episode, but that encounter lacked the sexual charge of the Time Lord’s encounter with Rogue. And Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor had an implied romantic connection with her female companion Yaz (played by...
The episode, set in the British Regency period of 1813, saw Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor team up with bounty hunter Rogue, played by Jonathan Groff. The characters were initially mistrusting of each other, but had to team up to fight the shape-shifting Chuldurs.
(Spoiler Alert!)
Mischievously flirting throughout the episode, shocking the other guests at the Regency ball with same-sex dancing, their united effort finally saw Rogue sacrifice himself to save the world, but not before he had given the Doctor a goodbye kiss.
John Barrowman’s Captain Jack briefly kissed Christopher Eccleston’s Doctor in a 2005 episode, but that encounter lacked the sexual charge of the Time Lord’s encounter with Rogue. And Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor had an implied romantic connection with her female companion Yaz (played by...
- 6/9/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Can you imagine a film where the Tardis doors swung open to reveal Tom Cruise, with Pamela Anderson potentially at his side, all under the visionary direction of Steven Spielberg?
Well, few Hollywood ‘what-ifs’ are as intriguing as the renowned director’s involvement with Doctor Who, with reports of megastars and massive cinematic overhauls being considered. Spielberg has mostly picked his own projects, reading books to adapt, finding real-life tales to dramatize, and then working with writers to develop screenplays. So, when rumors of his involvement in the Doctor Who film surfaced in the early 1990s, Whovians went into a frenzy, latching onto any hint of this project.
Steven Spielberg | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Though the rumored project never materialized, perhaps Spielberg should be grateful his Doctor Who movie never happened, for it preserved the quintessentially British charm of our beloved Time Lord.
Unmade Doctor Who Flick: Collaboration of Steven Spielberg,...
Well, few Hollywood ‘what-ifs’ are as intriguing as the renowned director’s involvement with Doctor Who, with reports of megastars and massive cinematic overhauls being considered. Spielberg has mostly picked his own projects, reading books to adapt, finding real-life tales to dramatize, and then working with writers to develop screenplays. So, when rumors of his involvement in the Doctor Who film surfaced in the early 1990s, Whovians went into a frenzy, latching onto any hint of this project.
Steven Spielberg | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Though the rumored project never materialized, perhaps Spielberg should be grateful his Doctor Who movie never happened, for it preserved the quintessentially British charm of our beloved Time Lord.
Unmade Doctor Who Flick: Collaboration of Steven Spielberg,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
In 2023, the Doctor Who series celebrated its 60th anniversary and has already returned with a new 14th season. Beloved by many generations, the show seemed to have fallen off the radar of mass interest in recent years, but is now experiencing a resurgence in popularity.
We will continue to see on screen the story of an alien who travels through time and space in a blue police box with earthly companions and associates, changing faces and characters and fighting injustice.
Throughout its history, the series has reinvented itself, survived years of oblivion and been revived, while always remaining an important phenomenon of popular culture.
The soft reboot of the cult series Doctor Who and the return of showrunner Russell T. Davies marks an important milestone in the development of the British science fiction series. The question is whether this will provide a chance for a Torchwood spin-off to be revived.
We will continue to see on screen the story of an alien who travels through time and space in a blue police box with earthly companions and associates, changing faces and characters and fighting injustice.
Throughout its history, the series has reinvented itself, survived years of oblivion and been revived, while always remaining an important phenomenon of popular culture.
The soft reboot of the cult series Doctor Who and the return of showrunner Russell T. Davies marks an important milestone in the development of the British science fiction series. The question is whether this will provide a chance for a Torchwood spin-off to be revived.
- 5/19/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
“Doctor Who: Unleashed” takes viewers behind the scenes with presenter Steffan Powell in the fourth installment of this exclusive series. Airing at 7:35 Pm on Saturday, May 25, 2024, on BBC Three, fans are in for a treat as they get access to all areas of the beloved show.
In this episode, viewers will catch up with companion Millie Gibson, offering a glimpse into her character’s journey and the challenges she faces alongside the Doctor. Additionally, guest star Aneurin Barnard will be featured, sharing insights into his role as the enigmatic Roger ap Gwilliam. Fans can expect to learn more about the character’s motivations and the impact he has on the Doctor’s adventures.
“Doctor Who: Unleashed” promises to deliver an exciting look at the making of the iconic series, giving fans a deeper understanding of the creative process and the talented individuals who bring the show to life. With behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews,...
In this episode, viewers will catch up with companion Millie Gibson, offering a glimpse into her character’s journey and the challenges she faces alongside the Doctor. Additionally, guest star Aneurin Barnard will be featured, sharing insights into his role as the enigmatic Roger ap Gwilliam. Fans can expect to learn more about the character’s motivations and the impact he has on the Doctor’s adventures.
“Doctor Who: Unleashed” promises to deliver an exciting look at the making of the iconic series, giving fans a deeper understanding of the creative process and the talented individuals who bring the show to life. With behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Steven Moffat is one of the most divisive names in the "Doctor Who" fandom. First he was the beloved writer who gave us one amazing story per season. Then he was given the reins of the show in 2010 and the audience's good will started to slip away. By season 7 he'd gotten a reputation as a guy whose storylines were too complicated for their own good, and as a showrunner who was sort of bad at writing realistic, three-dimensional characters who weren't named the Doctor. Particular scrutiny was given to how he wrote women; we loved River Song when she was introduced in season 4, but by the end of Eleven's run it felt like most of his female characters were just River Song variants. Moffat loves himself an aggressively badass woman who never stops flirting, but fans themselves grew tired of it.
The good news is that the Peter Capaldi era...
The good news is that the Peter Capaldi era...
- 5/18/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Fans may have had trouble pronouncing Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa’s name, but don’t fret – even the actor did not know how to properly say it until he turned 26. Now, he’s educating people on how to say it the right way.
Ncuti Gatwa in the trailer of Doctor Who / BBC
Gatwa rose to fame for his role as Eric Effiong in Netflix’s S*x Education series, and now he’s gracing the screen as the first-ever Black actor to star as the lead in BBC’s Doctor Who.
Ncuti Gatwa Teaches The Public How To Say His Name
In a recent Instagram video interview with costar Millie Gibson, actor Ncuti Gatwa revealed the proper pronunciation of his name.
My name is pronounced N-shoo-tee. It’s like a n (pause) shoo-tee. Only learned properly how to pronounce it at 26. When I started coming into the public eye...
Ncuti Gatwa in the trailer of Doctor Who / BBC
Gatwa rose to fame for his role as Eric Effiong in Netflix’s S*x Education series, and now he’s gracing the screen as the first-ever Black actor to star as the lead in BBC’s Doctor Who.
Ncuti Gatwa Teaches The Public How To Say His Name
In a recent Instagram video interview with costar Millie Gibson, actor Ncuti Gatwa revealed the proper pronunciation of his name.
My name is pronounced N-shoo-tee. It’s like a n (pause) shoo-tee. Only learned properly how to pronounce it at 26. When I started coming into the public eye...
- 5/18/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
This Doctor Who article contains spoilers.
Back in 2012, Doctor Who fans freaked out. We’d been told in advance that Clara (Jenna Coleman) would eventually replace Amy (Karen Gillan) and Rory (Arthur Darvill) as the next companion of the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) in series 7 of the show. But fans weren’t prepared for just how soon Coleman would make her Doctor Who debut. Although she wouldn’t officially join Matt Smith in the Tardis until a few episodes later, Coleman first appeared in the series 7 premiere “Asylum of the Daleks” as a seemingly different character named Oswin, who, although she met a tragic end, encouraged the Doctor to remember her.
And now, 12 years later, it looks like Who history is repeating itself. In the absolutely wonderful Steven Moffat-penned episode, “Boom,” the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) encounters a host of new allies, including a marine named Mundy. For fans of Star Wars: Andor,...
Back in 2012, Doctor Who fans freaked out. We’d been told in advance that Clara (Jenna Coleman) would eventually replace Amy (Karen Gillan) and Rory (Arthur Darvill) as the next companion of the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) in series 7 of the show. But fans weren’t prepared for just how soon Coleman would make her Doctor Who debut. Although she wouldn’t officially join Matt Smith in the Tardis until a few episodes later, Coleman first appeared in the series 7 premiere “Asylum of the Daleks” as a seemingly different character named Oswin, who, although she met a tragic end, encouraged the Doctor to remember her.
And now, 12 years later, it looks like Who history is repeating itself. In the absolutely wonderful Steven Moffat-penned episode, “Boom,” the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) encounters a host of new allies, including a marine named Mundy. For fans of Star Wars: Andor,...
- 5/18/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
When HBO’s House of the Dragon premiered, one of the most controversial casting decisions was the choice of Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen. Alongside fans of George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, even critics were skeptical that the Doctor Who star could bring the necessary depth and complexity to the role of the rogue prince.
Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon | Warner Bros. Discovery
However, despite the massive backlash that started after Matt Smith’s casting, showrunner Ryan Condal and casting director Kate Rhodes James took a gamble on Smith’s abilities. Eventually, it paid off wonderfully, when The Crown veteran proved the critics wrong in his portrayal of the Daemon.
The Complicated Casting of Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
When casting director Kate Rhodes James was hiring actors for Ryan Condal’s Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon, she went through...
Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon | Warner Bros. Discovery
However, despite the massive backlash that started after Matt Smith’s casting, showrunner Ryan Condal and casting director Kate Rhodes James took a gamble on Smith’s abilities. Eventually, it paid off wonderfully, when The Crown veteran proved the critics wrong in his portrayal of the Daemon.
The Complicated Casting of Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
When casting director Kate Rhodes James was hiring actors for Ryan Condal’s Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon, she went through...
- 5/18/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Doctor Who is currently airing its fourteenth season with Ncuti Gatwa as the new Doctor. The modern revival which has been going on since 2005 has been able to entertain audiences with its quirky sci-fi tropes and many actors bringing in their own spin of the Doctor over the years. One of the people responsible for its success behind the scenes is writer Steven Moffat.
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in Doctor Who | Disney+
The writer went on to be the showrunner when Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi were the Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors. Moffat returns for the current fourteenth season of Doctor Who writing one episode of the season. Moffat recently opened up about the challenges of maintaining the relevancy of the show and how reinventing the narrative is a key part of it.
Steven Moffat Details The Constant Challenge of Reinventing The Wheel With Doctor Who
Steven Moffat asserts...
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in Doctor Who | Disney+
The writer went on to be the showrunner when Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi were the Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors. Moffat returns for the current fourteenth season of Doctor Who writing one episode of the season. Moffat recently opened up about the challenges of maintaining the relevancy of the show and how reinventing the narrative is a key part of it.
Steven Moffat Details The Constant Challenge of Reinventing The Wheel With Doctor Who
Steven Moffat asserts...
- 5/18/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
After a remarkably well-led first season that was critically acclaimed by both critics and fans, House of the Dragon is returning with a second season to continue the adventures and entertainment after the events that took place previously. However, even as its release is right around the horizon, the series has faced a major leak and rumors related to the same that would deeply upset fans.
House of the Dragon. | Credit: Max.
One of these rumors troubling fans regarding this successor series to Game of Thrones is about the smartest Dragonseed from George R. R. Martin’s books, Nettles. According to these rumors, this particular character, who is a massive favorite among all those who are fairly well-acquainted with the books, just may not be able to make it onscreen, and fans aren’t happy about it.
Disturbing Rumors About Nettles in House of the Dragon S2 Are Turning the...
House of the Dragon. | Credit: Max.
One of these rumors troubling fans regarding this successor series to Game of Thrones is about the smartest Dragonseed from George R. R. Martin’s books, Nettles. According to these rumors, this particular character, who is a massive favorite among all those who are fairly well-acquainted with the books, just may not be able to make it onscreen, and fans aren’t happy about it.
Disturbing Rumors About Nettles in House of the Dragon S2 Are Turning the...
- 5/18/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
[This story contains major spoilers from the May 17 episode of Doctor Who, “Boom.”]
During Russell T Davies’ first time in charge of BBC behemoth Doctor Who, one of its regular writers often wrote some of its more memorable and popular stories.
Scottish writer, Steven Moffat, had made a sizable name for himself in the U.K. with television shows such as Press Gang and Coupling, and would bring new terrors to young Whovians in the form of Gask Mask Zombies and the Weeping Angels. When Davies came to leave the show, Moffat was the natural choice to replace him.
He cast Matt Smith (The Crown, House of the Dragon) as the youngest ever actor to play the role and made huge strides in the U.S. cementing Doctor Who’s popularity. Moffat would leave the role of showrunner after seven years (and after casting Peter Capaldi to play Smith’s successor).
During his time on Who, the writer also very...
During Russell T Davies’ first time in charge of BBC behemoth Doctor Who, one of its regular writers often wrote some of its more memorable and popular stories.
Scottish writer, Steven Moffat, had made a sizable name for himself in the U.K. with television shows such as Press Gang and Coupling, and would bring new terrors to young Whovians in the form of Gask Mask Zombies and the Weeping Angels. When Davies came to leave the show, Moffat was the natural choice to replace him.
He cast Matt Smith (The Crown, House of the Dragon) as the youngest ever actor to play the role and made huge strides in the U.S. cementing Doctor Who’s popularity. Moffat would leave the role of showrunner after seven years (and after casting Peter Capaldi to play Smith’s successor).
During his time on Who, the writer also very...
- 5/18/2024
- by Cameron K McEwan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A desolate planet at war for no apparent reason. Algorithms that decide who lives or dies. Landmines that turn their victims into weapons of mass destruction.
Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 3 took a decidedly darker tone, putting to rest fears that the series had become childish, lighthearted fare after Disney+ agreed to stream it worldwide.
This story had some Twilight Zone-like elements, which was unsurprising considering that it was written by Steven Moffat, known for writing scarier, more horror-inspired content than other Doctor Who writers. Still, did he set up a brilliant story only to mess up the ending?
A Planet at War With... Who Exactly?
I figured out the twist that the inhabitants were at war for no reason fairly early on.
More fog. Maybe the Kastorians are made of fog. That's why we never see them.
Carson Permalink: More fog. Maybe the Kastorians are made of fog. That's why we never see them.
Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 3 took a decidedly darker tone, putting to rest fears that the series had become childish, lighthearted fare after Disney+ agreed to stream it worldwide.
This story had some Twilight Zone-like elements, which was unsurprising considering that it was written by Steven Moffat, known for writing scarier, more horror-inspired content than other Doctor Who writers. Still, did he set up a brilliant story only to mess up the ending?
A Planet at War With... Who Exactly?
I figured out the twist that the inhabitants were at war for no reason fairly early on.
More fog. Maybe the Kastorians are made of fog. That's why we never see them.
Carson Permalink: More fog. Maybe the Kastorians are made of fog. That's why we never see them.
- 5/18/2024
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 3 “Boom.”] Welcome back to Doctor Who, Steven Moffat! The former showrunner wrote the latest episode, which puts the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and Ruby (Millie Gibson) in the middle of a battlefield, with a few twists along the way. The one that will have everyone buzzing first is obviously the casting for one of the Anglican Marines (just one of several nods to Moffat’s Doctor Who past): Varada Sethu—who’s joining the series in Season 2 as a new companion—as Mundy. Moffat, understandably, is mum when it comes to even hinting at what’s ahead for Sethu on Doctor Who. “[Showrunner] Russell [T Davies] has a plan, and I don’t know what the exact details of his release of that plan are going to be,” he tells TV Insider. “I simply wrote the character of Mundy, and she did what she had to do in the story.
- 5/17/2024
- TV Insider
Warning: this Doctor Who review contains spoilers.
It’s all fun and games until someone steps on a mine.
There has certainly been peril in Ruby Sunday’s first few adventures with the Doctor. Being briefly erased from history, babies abandoned to die in space, nuclear winter brought on by chaos god – you don’t just shrug those things off. But even the darkest moments have occurred in the context of fairly light-hearted romps.
With the tense, riveting “Boom”, however, we have the first real example of this new companion going through a genuinely traumatic ordeal. It’s sort of Ruby’s “The Fires of Pompeii”, albeit with a much cheerier ending – the episode where the companion realises that travelling with the Doctor can get pretty rough. By its nature, it’s the kind of adventure that comes after some bedding in – you can’t start a companion’s tenure...
It’s all fun and games until someone steps on a mine.
There has certainly been peril in Ruby Sunday’s first few adventures with the Doctor. Being briefly erased from history, babies abandoned to die in space, nuclear winter brought on by chaos god – you don’t just shrug those things off. But even the darkest moments have occurred in the context of fairly light-hearted romps.
With the tense, riveting “Boom”, however, we have the first real example of this new companion going through a genuinely traumatic ordeal. It’s sort of Ruby’s “The Fires of Pompeii”, albeit with a much cheerier ending – the episode where the companion realises that travelling with the Doctor can get pretty rough. By its nature, it’s the kind of adventure that comes after some bedding in – you can’t start a companion’s tenure...
- 5/17/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
The one fatal mistake that most TV shows make is using TV cameos gratuitously. If the cameo doesn't mean something to the audience and the characters in the show, it's pointless, and little more than a random Stan Lee Appears gag.
On the other hand, too many shows have fallen into the trap of celebrity worship with their cameos.
Having cast members gawk and gape at their celebrity crush as if to reinforce the celebrity's prestige while doing nothing for the universe we enjoy is a waste of talent.
For this list of the top TV cameos worth celebrating, we will focus on iconic cameo appearances that gave the show some unforgettable moments that made TV history.
Seinfeld Cast, Curb Your Enthusiasm
What better way to give Seinfeld the better ending many feel it deserved than by bringing back the cast and the original set and doing a bit of self-parody?...
On the other hand, too many shows have fallen into the trap of celebrity worship with their cameos.
Having cast members gawk and gape at their celebrity crush as if to reinforce the celebrity's prestige while doing nothing for the universe we enjoy is a waste of talent.
For this list of the top TV cameos worth celebrating, we will focus on iconic cameo appearances that gave the show some unforgettable moments that made TV history.
Seinfeld Cast, Curb Your Enthusiasm
What better way to give Seinfeld the better ending many feel it deserved than by bringing back the cast and the original set and doing a bit of self-parody?...
- 5/17/2024
- by Michael Arangua
- TVfanatic
A short film fund aimed at championing female and non-binary filmmakers led by “Doctor Who” star Jodie Whittaker has unveiled its first project winner at the Cannes Film Festival.
At Cannes 2023, women’s and non-binary visibility platform Primetime and Bournemouth Film School’s Funding Futures unveiled an initiative to spotlight women and non-binary filmmakers. After some 100 global submissions, a longlist emerged, chosen by a jury of industry heavyweights, including BAFTA nominees Ella Glendining and Ameenah Ayub Allen, Curtis Brown agent Cynthia Okoye, Funding Futures executive producer William Shutt, actor and Primetime founder Victoria Emslie, and “Doctor Who” actors Mandip Gill and Whittaker.
The winning project is “Truckload,” a comedy-drama inspired by real events. Writer-musician Evie Jones, who endured a life-altering accident, channels her experience into the story of Lizzie, a woman navigating life post-accident. Jones said: “Since becoming disabled it became quickly and startlingly clear that I no longer saw my experiences depicted on screen,...
At Cannes 2023, women’s and non-binary visibility platform Primetime and Bournemouth Film School’s Funding Futures unveiled an initiative to spotlight women and non-binary filmmakers. After some 100 global submissions, a longlist emerged, chosen by a jury of industry heavyweights, including BAFTA nominees Ella Glendining and Ameenah Ayub Allen, Curtis Brown agent Cynthia Okoye, Funding Futures executive producer William Shutt, actor and Primetime founder Victoria Emslie, and “Doctor Who” actors Mandip Gill and Whittaker.
The winning project is “Truckload,” a comedy-drama inspired by real events. Writer-musician Evie Jones, who endured a life-altering accident, channels her experience into the story of Lizzie, a woman navigating life post-accident. Jones said: “Since becoming disabled it became quickly and startlingly clear that I no longer saw my experiences depicted on screen,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
On May 11, the first two episodes with the new Doctor, the magnificent Ncuti Gatwa, were released. We invite you to dive into nostalgia and travel through time without the Tardis recalling the best episodes of the cult series.
1. The Day of the Doctor – A Special Episode
In honor of the fiftieth anniversary of Doctor Who, the BBC prepared a special surprise for fans in the form of a special episode in which not only David Tennant's Tenth and Matt Smith's Eleventh faced each other, but also the darker incarnation of the Time Lord that both later tried to erase from their lives – the War Doctor who participated in the Time War between the Time Lords and the Daleks. It was he who had to destroy them both, to end the endless suffering.
But The Day of the Doctor is not just fan service, but an important twist in...
1. The Day of the Doctor – A Special Episode
In honor of the fiftieth anniversary of Doctor Who, the BBC prepared a special surprise for fans in the form of a special episode in which not only David Tennant's Tenth and Matt Smith's Eleventh faced each other, but also the darker incarnation of the Time Lord that both later tried to erase from their lives – the War Doctor who participated in the Time War between the Time Lords and the Daleks. It was he who had to destroy them both, to end the endless suffering.
But The Day of the Doctor is not just fan service, but an important twist in...
- 5/17/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Sci-fi fans will know that Doctor Who is a brand series and a cult classic. The original series appeared in 1963 and has had several iterations since then, with the most recent, fourteenth season premiering on May 11, 2024, on BBC and Disney, with some early previews on BBC iPlayer. The most recent series sees Ncuti Gatwa take over the role of the Doctor by becoming the Fifteenth Doctor and Jodie Whittaker’s successor as the program’s lead. The casting has caused a lot of controversy and backlash among fans, some of whom are so angry that they have resorted to misinterpreting viewership data and cast/crew statements.
Namely, after the first two episodes were released on BBC One, the viewership numbers were released a couple of days later, revealing that “Space Babies,” the first episode, was watched by 2.6 million viewers, with “The Devil’s Chord,” the second, having an overnight audience of 2.4 million.
Namely, after the first two episodes were released on BBC One, the viewership numbers were released a couple of days later, revealing that “Space Babies,” the first episode, was watched by 2.6 million viewers, with “The Devil’s Chord,” the second, having an overnight audience of 2.4 million.
- 5/16/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Dame Judi Dench has pushed back against giving trigger warnings before stage plays, positing anyone who is “sensitive” enough to require one shouldn’t be attending the theater in the first place.
In an interview with Radio Times magazine, Dench said that while she realizes trigger warnings can sometimes be necessary, she believes they can negatively impact the experience of taking in a stage play.
“I can see why they exist, and it is preparing people, I suppose, but if you’re that sensitive, don’t go to the theater, because you could be very shocked,” Dench said. “Where is the surprise of seeing and understanding it in your own way? Why go to the theatre if you’re going to be warned about things that are in the play?”
The Oscar-winning actor continued, “Isn’t the whole business of going to the theatre about seeing something that you can be excited,...
In an interview with Radio Times magazine, Dench said that while she realizes trigger warnings can sometimes be necessary, she believes they can negatively impact the experience of taking in a stage play.
“I can see why they exist, and it is preparing people, I suppose, but if you’re that sensitive, don’t go to the theater, because you could be very shocked,” Dench said. “Where is the surprise of seeing and understanding it in your own way? Why go to the theatre if you’re going to be warned about things that are in the play?”
The Oscar-winning actor continued, “Isn’t the whole business of going to the theatre about seeing something that you can be excited,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
One genre that has experienced a renaissance in recent years is Sci-Fi. And while many people continue to enjoy more fun and adventurous pieces like Doctor Who, others are looking for something a little more mind-bending and science-based to binge on. 3 Body Problem turned out to be the perfect show for them.
Though people still compare the Netflix production to the C-drama original, which could spend more time on details considering it consisted of 36 episodes, the new iteration has received a lot of praise and ended up landing at the 79% mark on Rotten Tomatoes for its first season. But will there be a second?
Is 3 Body Problem Renewed for Season 2?
Created by Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss, who already had a proven track record of working with the toughest of original sources, 3 Body Problem was a massive success and managed to boost the...
Though people still compare the Netflix production to the C-drama original, which could spend more time on details considering it consisted of 36 episodes, the new iteration has received a lot of praise and ended up landing at the 79% mark on Rotten Tomatoes for its first season. But will there be a second?
Is 3 Body Problem Renewed for Season 2?
Created by Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss, who already had a proven track record of working with the toughest of original sources, 3 Body Problem was a massive success and managed to boost the...
- 5/16/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
[This story includes spoilers from the opening two episodes of the new season of Doctor Who, “Space Babies” and “The Devil’s Chord.”]
Doctor Who, BBC’s long-running science-fiction show, is back with a new season, a new cast and, for many international territories, a new home on Disney+.
The first two episodes of the latest season have now dropped on the streamer, and on the BBC iPlayer in the U.K., and they see Ncuti Gatwa (Barbie, Sex Education) firmly solidifying his role as the Fifteenth Doctor with companion Ruby Sunday, played by newcomer Millie Gibson, after their 2023 Christmas Day debut with “The Church On Ruby Road.”
Gatwa recently wowed crowds with his punky red carpet style at the L.A. Doctor Who premiere, telling The Hollywood Reporter, “There’s a twist to this traditional, institutional show that’s stepping into the modern era.”
Earlier this week, THR ran the first part of this interview with the Doctor Who pair — which didn’t include any spoilers.
Doctor Who, BBC’s long-running science-fiction show, is back with a new season, a new cast and, for many international territories, a new home on Disney+.
The first two episodes of the latest season have now dropped on the streamer, and on the BBC iPlayer in the U.K., and they see Ncuti Gatwa (Barbie, Sex Education) firmly solidifying his role as the Fifteenth Doctor with companion Ruby Sunday, played by newcomer Millie Gibson, after their 2023 Christmas Day debut with “The Church On Ruby Road.”
Gatwa recently wowed crowds with his punky red carpet style at the L.A. Doctor Who premiere, telling The Hollywood Reporter, “There’s a twist to this traditional, institutional show that’s stepping into the modern era.”
Earlier this week, THR ran the first part of this interview with the Doctor Who pair — which didn’t include any spoilers.
- 5/16/2024
- by Cameron K McEwan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The return of Doctor Who marks a triumphant premiere, blending fresh elements with hints of nostalgia. This new chapter begins under the vision of Russell T Davies, who returns to the helm as showrunner, and is supported by Disney+ that has brought significant expansion to the production scope. As Davies puts it, I wanted the show to be bigger. I wanted to take the show forward. I wanted to be with a big streamer. I honestly believe in the show. Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor instantly captivates audiences. From his colorful wardrobe to his charismatic persona, Gatwa breathes new
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The post Doctor Who Season Premiere Recap Back in the Groove first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/15/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
During the aptly named Golden Age of Television, it seemed that representation on television for the LGBTQ+ community was improving.
More network shows started to embrace not just token gay characters, but well-written storylines centered around LGBTQ+ leads.
Even for relatively progressive shows, it took a long time to get there.
Grey's Anatomy, for example, showcased gay and transgender characters in its earliest seasons by weaving them into the series' medical cases.
But it wasn't until Season 4, when Callie Torres realized she was bisexual, that a main character on the show was recognized as LGBTQ+.
Don't get me wrong, we rarely saw perfect gay relationships on the screen. Glee gave us Kurt, Blaine, Santana, and Brittany.
Modern Family had Cam and Mitchell. Grey's Anatomy's Callie and Arizona made history on network television.
Most of these shows ended as the years went on.
Grey's Anatomy has persisted, but it didn't...
More network shows started to embrace not just token gay characters, but well-written storylines centered around LGBTQ+ leads.
Even for relatively progressive shows, it took a long time to get there.
Grey's Anatomy, for example, showcased gay and transgender characters in its earliest seasons by weaving them into the series' medical cases.
But it wasn't until Season 4, when Callie Torres realized she was bisexual, that a main character on the show was recognized as LGBTQ+.
Don't get me wrong, we rarely saw perfect gay relationships on the screen. Glee gave us Kurt, Blaine, Santana, and Brittany.
Modern Family had Cam and Mitchell. Grey's Anatomy's Callie and Arizona made history on network television.
Most of these shows ended as the years went on.
Grey's Anatomy has persisted, but it didn't...
- 5/15/2024
- by Haley Whitmire White
- TVfanatic
Dearest readers: It’s Bridgerton Week at IndieWire. We’re celebrating the new season by diving deep on one of the best romance shows on TV.
Season 3 of “Bridgerton” promises everything audiences love about the show: gossip, gloves, and games. This season finally focuses on the romance between Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin (Luke Newton) which isn’t an easy road because there’s someone else in the mix, Lord Debling (Sam Phillips). Other storylines include Francesca Bridgerton’s (Hannah Dodd) introduction into society which she doesn’t take too well.
A longtime series writer, Jess Brownell, steps into season three’s showrunner shoes and brings back a mix of old favorite characters into a greater spotlight and new characters to come in and shake up society. Here’s all the actors who are main players and who they’ll be playing in season 3.
Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton)
Newton with...
Season 3 of “Bridgerton” promises everything audiences love about the show: gossip, gloves, and games. This season finally focuses on the romance between Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin (Luke Newton) which isn’t an easy road because there’s someone else in the mix, Lord Debling (Sam Phillips). Other storylines include Francesca Bridgerton’s (Hannah Dodd) introduction into society which she doesn’t take too well.
A longtime series writer, Jess Brownell, steps into season three’s showrunner shoes and brings back a mix of old favorite characters into a greater spotlight and new characters to come in and shake up society. Here’s all the actors who are main players and who they’ll be playing in season 3.
Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton)
Newton with...
- 5/15/2024
- by Kerensa Cadenas
- Indiewire
[This story contains spoilers from the first two episodes of Doctor Who‘s new season, “Space Babies” and “The Devil’s Chord.”]
BBC’s science-fiction powerhouse Doctor Who has launched its new season starring Ncuti Gatwa (Barbie, Sex Education) across the world on Disney+ with a two-episode premiere.
Showrunner Russell T Davies first performed the unenviable task of bringing the series back to the small screen in 2005, with actor Christopher Eccleston (HBO’s The Leftovers) in the lead role and launching it to new heights with almost 14 million viewers tuning in from the U.K alone.
Davies then left his showrunning duties in 2009, handing the franchise over to Sherlock’s Steven Moffat. But he returned for four specials celebrating Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary in 2023. And with it, he brought Gatwa to the role of the Time Lord.
The Hollywood Reporter published the first part to this interview ahead of Doctor Who‘s Disney+ launch. Now, Davies digs into spoilers from the first two episodes,...
BBC’s science-fiction powerhouse Doctor Who has launched its new season starring Ncuti Gatwa (Barbie, Sex Education) across the world on Disney+ with a two-episode premiere.
Showrunner Russell T Davies first performed the unenviable task of bringing the series back to the small screen in 2005, with actor Christopher Eccleston (HBO’s The Leftovers) in the lead role and launching it to new heights with almost 14 million viewers tuning in from the U.K alone.
Davies then left his showrunning duties in 2009, handing the franchise over to Sherlock’s Steven Moffat. But he returned for four specials celebrating Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary in 2023. And with it, he brought Gatwa to the role of the Time Lord.
The Hollywood Reporter published the first part to this interview ahead of Doctor Who‘s Disney+ launch. Now, Davies digs into spoilers from the first two episodes,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Cameron K McEwan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jessica Gunning is having a moment.
The veteran actress has earned raves for playing unhinged stalker Martha in Netflix’s critically acclaimed limited series Baby Reindeer opposite Richard Gadd. It’s a part she’s embracing as the role of a lifetime, but she’s no overnight sensation. West Yorkshire native Gunning, 38, has been acting ever since graduating from drama school at London’s Rose Bruford College with a long list of credits that includes Doctor Who, White Heat, The Outlaws and Pride.
Baby Reindeer, created by and starring Gadd as inspired by his traumatic real life experiences, casts him as Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian who encounters a lonely woman at the bar where he works. The chance encounter, during which he offers her a free cup of tea, spirals over several months as Gunning’s Martha is revealed to be a dangerous, serial stalker. Gunning recently stopped by...
The veteran actress has earned raves for playing unhinged stalker Martha in Netflix’s critically acclaimed limited series Baby Reindeer opposite Richard Gadd. It’s a part she’s embracing as the role of a lifetime, but she’s no overnight sensation. West Yorkshire native Gunning, 38, has been acting ever since graduating from drama school at London’s Rose Bruford College with a long list of credits that includes Doctor Who, White Heat, The Outlaws and Pride.
Baby Reindeer, created by and starring Gadd as inspired by his traumatic real life experiences, casts him as Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian who encounters a lonely woman at the bar where he works. The chance encounter, during which he offers her a free cup of tea, spirals over several months as Gunning’s Martha is revealed to be a dangerous, serial stalker. Gunning recently stopped by...
- 5/15/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jodie Whittaker Short Film Fund Raises Value To $50,000
Exclusive: The Empower Fund, an initiative that champions female and non-binary filmmakers, has seen its value rise to £40,000 after post-production house Picture Shop came onboard to support the Empower Fund with in-kind post services up to a value of £15k. Film equipment company Hawk London had already provided access to a camera kit shooting package worth £15,000 on top of a minimum £10,000 for the winning team, who will see former Doctor Who lead Jodie Whittaker attached to their project. Founded by actress Victoria Emslie’s Primetime, a global platform for women and non-binary people working behind the camera, in partnership with Funding Futures, the fun launched at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023 and has received almost 100 submissions from around the world. A jury of consisting of Whittaker, another former Doctor Who star, Mandip Gill; Emslie; director Ella Glendining; producer Ameenah Ayub Allen; Curtis Brown...
Exclusive: The Empower Fund, an initiative that champions female and non-binary filmmakers, has seen its value rise to £40,000 after post-production house Picture Shop came onboard to support the Empower Fund with in-kind post services up to a value of £15k. Film equipment company Hawk London had already provided access to a camera kit shooting package worth £15,000 on top of a minimum £10,000 for the winning team, who will see former Doctor Who lead Jodie Whittaker attached to their project. Founded by actress Victoria Emslie’s Primetime, a global platform for women and non-binary people working behind the camera, in partnership with Funding Futures, the fun launched at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023 and has received almost 100 submissions from around the world. A jury of consisting of Whittaker, another former Doctor Who star, Mandip Gill; Emslie; director Ella Glendining; producer Ameenah Ayub Allen; Curtis Brown...
- 5/15/2024
- by Max Goldbart and Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The second episode of the newly relaunched Doctor Who is a haunting, contemplative story about what might happen if the world was robbed of its love of music. Like all good Who sci-fi premises, “The Devil’s Chord” takes something that is a given about human nature, and suggests our experience of life might be totally different without that thing. Just like “Blink” made us worry about trying to control our inherent reflex to bat our eyes, “The Devil’s Chord” makes us worried about how depressing and dystopian things would become without being able to hear a tune.
The episode also features a bootleg version of The Beatles, which should be a slam-dunk for Doctor Who, but isn’t. Instead, in creating a timey-wimey story about the death of music in a bizarro timeline, Who makes some blunders about why The Beatles became The Beatles.
Spoilers ahead.
While some...
The episode also features a bootleg version of The Beatles, which should be a slam-dunk for Doctor Who, but isn’t. Instead, in creating a timey-wimey story about the death of music in a bizarro timeline, Who makes some blunders about why The Beatles became The Beatles.
Spoilers ahead.
While some...
- 5/15/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Steven Moffat has written the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas Special entitled Joy To The World.
Almost as soon as Russell T Davies announced he was returning as showrunner on Doctor Who, fans began speculating about who else might be returning. Top of the list for many was Steven Moffat, who’s clocked up more Doctor Who scripts than any other writer.
Rumour turned into fact earlier this year, when it was confirmed that Moffat had indeed returned to the fold to pen the third episode in Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson’s debut series, entitled Boom. Set to be darker in nature than the opening two episodes, the official synopsis reads as follows:
Caught in the middle of a devastating war on Kastarion 3, the Doctor is trapped when he steps on a landmine. Can he save himself and Ruby, plus the entire planet… without moving?
Steven Moffat let slip in an...
Almost as soon as Russell T Davies announced he was returning as showrunner on Doctor Who, fans began speculating about who else might be returning. Top of the list for many was Steven Moffat, who’s clocked up more Doctor Who scripts than any other writer.
Rumour turned into fact earlier this year, when it was confirmed that Moffat had indeed returned to the fold to pen the third episode in Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson’s debut series, entitled Boom. Set to be darker in nature than the opening two episodes, the official synopsis reads as follows:
Caught in the middle of a devastating war on Kastarion 3, the Doctor is trapped when he steps on a landmine. Can he save himself and Ruby, plus the entire planet… without moving?
Steven Moffat let slip in an...
- 5/15/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Kicking off on May 15-17 with the LA Independents, with a heavyweight Spanish-language presence, the LA Screenings then host Hollywood studio presentations. To help cut through the slates, – especially at the LA Independents but including some big studio plays – here’s Variety’s pick of 20 top titles:
“The Americas,” (NBCU, BBC Studios)
Narrated by Tom Hanks, his first unscripted narrator gig, and billed as an epic natural history series from “Planet Earth” producer BBC Studios Natural History Unit in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio. Scored by two-time Oscar winner Hans Zimmer and using groundbreaking technology to reveal the continent’s natural wonders. Previewed at MipTV, in a presentation which was one of the biggest events of the whole market.
“Amia,” (Dori Media Group)
Unfolding against the background of the terror attacks of 1992 on the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires and in 1994 against Amia, the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association, the...
“The Americas,” (NBCU, BBC Studios)
Narrated by Tom Hanks, his first unscripted narrator gig, and billed as an epic natural history series from “Planet Earth” producer BBC Studios Natural History Unit in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio. Scored by two-time Oscar winner Hans Zimmer and using groundbreaking technology to reveal the continent’s natural wonders. Previewed at MipTV, in a presentation which was one of the biggest events of the whole market.
“Amia,” (Dori Media Group)
Unfolding against the background of the terror attacks of 1992 on the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires and in 1994 against Amia, the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association, the...
- 5/14/2024
- by John Hopewell and Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
Doctor Who has always brought about some of the most unique storylines throughout its course with a runtime of over half a century. From episodes like Blink and The Girl in the Fireplace to The Day of the Doctor and Vincent and the Doctor, there are always ways in which the series has brought about some tearful emotions in the fans.
Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor
This, however, is only one side of the coin. Despite the many likes storylines and episodes, there are also those that did not sit too well with fans. Some were controversial in their opinion. These included the story of Clara Oswald, the Bad Wolf storyline as well as the most controversial of the lot, the Timeless Child. While the last one got many fans disappointed, Russell T. Davies does not see it the same way.
Doctor Who Will Not Abandon the Timeless Child...
Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor
This, however, is only one side of the coin. Despite the many likes storylines and episodes, there are also those that did not sit too well with fans. Some were controversial in their opinion. These included the story of Clara Oswald, the Bad Wolf storyline as well as the most controversial of the lot, the Timeless Child. While the last one got many fans disappointed, Russell T. Davies does not see it the same way.
Doctor Who Will Not Abandon the Timeless Child...
- 5/14/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Doctor Who has maintained an ardent fan following over the years since the 60s. The dazzling mix of sci-fi elements and the genius comedic touches intrigued audiences with its every incarnation. While the original broadcast of Doctor Who ran for 26 seasons from 1963 to 1989, a modern revival was done in 2005 and the series has been going strong ever since.
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in Doctor Who
The modern revival series is at its fourteenth season currently, with Ncuti Gatwa as the new Doctor. Steven Moffat has been a significant part of the show as a writer from the revival period and was also the showrunner of season 5. Along with writing 49 episodes to date over 14 seasons of the show, including the next episode of the current season, his swansong on the series may be the upcoming Christmas special episode.
Steven Moffat’s 50th Doctor Who Episode May Be His Last Hurrah...
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in Doctor Who
The modern revival series is at its fourteenth season currently, with Ncuti Gatwa as the new Doctor. Steven Moffat has been a significant part of the show as a writer from the revival period and was also the showrunner of season 5. Along with writing 49 episodes to date over 14 seasons of the show, including the next episode of the current season, his swansong on the series may be the upcoming Christmas special episode.
Steven Moffat’s 50th Doctor Who Episode May Be His Last Hurrah...
- 5/14/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Silence of the Lambs Producer Discusses Donald Trump's Hannibal Lecter Reference - Main Image
Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently hosted a rally on the New Jersey shoreline and likened immigrants to the 'late, great Hannibal Lecter' from 1991's Silence of the Lambs.
In response, the Oscar-winning producer Edward Saxon refuses to take this lightly and expresses just how wrong this reference was.
Donald Trump References Hannibal Lecter in His Jersey Shore Rally Speech
Trump claimed that Venezuela's crime rate is 72% down "because they took a lot of their criminals and moved them" to the U.S. (which is actually a lot smaller than his numbers).
Not to mention, Venezuela, as the Former President continued, "is emptying out their mental institutions into the United States."
It is worth mentioning that the Former President made the same statement about the South American mental institution last year, and had no evidence to prove his statements.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently hosted a rally on the New Jersey shoreline and likened immigrants to the 'late, great Hannibal Lecter' from 1991's Silence of the Lambs.
In response, the Oscar-winning producer Edward Saxon refuses to take this lightly and expresses just how wrong this reference was.
Donald Trump References Hannibal Lecter in His Jersey Shore Rally Speech
Trump claimed that Venezuela's crime rate is 72% down "because they took a lot of their criminals and moved them" to the U.S. (which is actually a lot smaller than his numbers).
Not to mention, Venezuela, as the Former President continued, "is emptying out their mental institutions into the United States."
It is worth mentioning that the Former President made the same statement about the South American mental institution last year, and had no evidence to prove his statements.
- 5/14/2024
- EpicStream
Considering the slippery prevarication that led up to the official word that former showrunner Steven Moffat had written a new episode of Doctor Who for series 14, this next confirmation arrived with relative ease.
In a very enjoyable and in-depth interview by Tom Spilsbury at TV Choice Magazine ahead of Moffat’s new episode “Boom” airing this weekend, the ex-Who boss confirmed rumours that yes, he’s written this year’s Christmas Special.
Moffat told TV Choice that the 2024 special might well be his final ever Doctor Who episode, but then again, it also might not be.
“I’m not against doing another one at all, but I don’t have any tremendous visceral need to do another one. As I got to the end of Boom, and as I got to the end of Joy To The World [his upcoming Christmas special], I did think, ‘Is that it? Is that the final moment?’ I...
In a very enjoyable and in-depth interview by Tom Spilsbury at TV Choice Magazine ahead of Moffat’s new episode “Boom” airing this weekend, the ex-Who boss confirmed rumours that yes, he’s written this year’s Christmas Special.
Moffat told TV Choice that the 2024 special might well be his final ever Doctor Who episode, but then again, it also might not be.
“I’m not against doing another one at all, but I don’t have any tremendous visceral need to do another one. As I got to the end of Boom, and as I got to the end of Joy To The World [his upcoming Christmas special], I did think, ‘Is that it? Is that the final moment?’ I...
- 5/14/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
The renaissance of “Doctor Who,” which started its latest season this week, is a 20-year journey that is entwined with the establishment of a thriving TV production scene in South Wales, where it shoots, and the meteoritic rise of the production company Bad Wolf.
This dates back to 2003 when writer Russell T Davies was asked by the BBC’s then head of drama, Jane Tranter, to revive the show and to base the production in South Wales, an area hitherto known for coal mining and heavy industry. It was produced in 2004, overseen by BBC Wales head of drama, Julie Gardner.
When Tranter and Gardner relocated to Los Angeles to lead BBC Worldwide Productions and Adjacent Productions, they produced “Da Vinci’s Demons” for Starz, and again located the production in South Wales.
In 2015, Tranter and Gardner set up Bad Wolf, which takes its name from an episode of “Doctor Who,” and...
This dates back to 2003 when writer Russell T Davies was asked by the BBC’s then head of drama, Jane Tranter, to revive the show and to base the production in South Wales, an area hitherto known for coal mining and heavy industry. It was produced in 2004, overseen by BBC Wales head of drama, Julie Gardner.
When Tranter and Gardner relocated to Los Angeles to lead BBC Worldwide Productions and Adjacent Productions, they produced “Da Vinci’s Demons” for Starz, and again located the production in South Wales.
In 2015, Tranter and Gardner set up Bad Wolf, which takes its name from an episode of “Doctor Who,” and...
- 5/14/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Although we all hear about the miracle stories of celebrities who get noticed and go on to have extremely successful careers, there are many actors who aren't lucky enough to get the same treatment. Sometimes it's a matter of talent, and sometimes they just don't meet the standards of many roles.
Either way, the older the actors are, the more effort they have put into their careers over the years. Sometimes it takes a couple of decades to get the role of your dreams, and that is what happened to Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning, who is now known to the whole world.
Who Is Baby Reindeer’s Jessica Gunning?
Jessica Gunning's portrayal of Martha Scott, Gadd's cold and resourceful stalker, is now familiar to anyone who has watched the thriller. As the show has been at the top of Netflix for weeks, the number of people raving about her...
Either way, the older the actors are, the more effort they have put into their careers over the years. Sometimes it takes a couple of decades to get the role of your dreams, and that is what happened to Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning, who is now known to the whole world.
Who Is Baby Reindeer’s Jessica Gunning?
Jessica Gunning's portrayal of Martha Scott, Gadd's cold and resourceful stalker, is now familiar to anyone who has watched the thriller. As the show has been at the top of Netflix for weeks, the number of people raving about her...
- 5/13/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
One of the things that makes Doctor Who so popular with British audiences, and now just as popular in the US, is the way each generation has its own Doctor to look back on. Although the show has been popular in the UK for decades, it only arrived in America at the beginning of the 11th Doctor era, but has seen quite a few Doctors since then.
Of course, it's expected that every single person who steps into the Tardis and embarks on the intergalactic adventure of a lifetime will be inspired by someone who's already been the Doctor. Millie Gibson, for example, the Doctor's most recent companion, has scored some points with viewers by naming her in-universe role model.
Millie Gibson Talking About Amy Pond
Despite being only 3 episodes into the 15th Doctor and Ruby Sunday's journey (if we count the 2023 Christmas special), Millie Gibson has already earned the title of fan favorite,...
Of course, it's expected that every single person who steps into the Tardis and embarks on the intergalactic adventure of a lifetime will be inspired by someone who's already been the Doctor. Millie Gibson, for example, the Doctor's most recent companion, has scored some points with viewers by naming her in-universe role model.
Millie Gibson Talking About Amy Pond
Despite being only 3 episodes into the 15th Doctor and Ruby Sunday's journey (if we count the 2023 Christmas special), Millie Gibson has already earned the title of fan favorite,...
- 5/13/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Unraveling the Enigma of Ruby’s Origins Season 14 of Doctor Who introduces Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as Ruby, raising immediate questions with her peculiar abilities. Ruby’s capability to make it snow indoors has puzzled viewers, hinting at her mysterious lineage. As Russell T Davies pointed out, They’re the Daleks. It’s Doctor Who. Nothing weird about using them at all., yet Ruby’s snow-making adds a layer of intrigue to her character. The Doctor’s altered memories and secretive DNA tests further complicate the narrative, suggesting that there’s more to Ruby than meets the eye. While fan theories
The post Exploring a Classic Doctor Who Reference with New Possibilities first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Exploring a Classic Doctor Who Reference with New Possibilities first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/13/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
[This story contains spoilers from the first two episodes of Disney+’s Doctor Who, “Space Babies” and “The Devil’s Chord.”]
The first two episodes of the BBC’s hit science-fiction series Doctor Who just dropped on Disney+, and already Whovians around the world are in a twist.
Starring Ncuti Gatwa (Barbie, Sex Education) as the Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as his traveling companion Ruby, the pair of episodes were written by returning showrunner Russell T Davies and span millions of years. Not only that, there’s The Beatles, too!
Here’s everything you need to know about the new season’s debut, what you may have missed and answers to the some of the many questions you might have.
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What’s a “bogey” and just how did that space station move at the end of “Space Babies”?
U.S. viewers may have been slightly confused by the use of “bogey” in the season opener (a term more commonly...
The first two episodes of the BBC’s hit science-fiction series Doctor Who just dropped on Disney+, and already Whovians around the world are in a twist.
Starring Ncuti Gatwa (Barbie, Sex Education) as the Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as his traveling companion Ruby, the pair of episodes were written by returning showrunner Russell T Davies and span millions of years. Not only that, there’s The Beatles, too!
Here’s everything you need to know about the new season’s debut, what you may have missed and answers to the some of the many questions you might have.
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What’s a “bogey” and just how did that space station move at the end of “Space Babies”?
U.S. viewers may have been slightly confused by the use of “bogey” in the season opener (a term more commonly...
- 5/13/2024
- by Cameron K McEwan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warning: spoilers for Doctor Who episode “The Devil’s Chord”.
Just before Doctor Who baddie the Toymaker was defeated, bound with salt, and imprisoned in a deep, deep vault at the end of 2023 episode “The Giggle”, he issued a threat. “My legions are coming,” he told the Doctor(s).
Well, now the Toymaker’s legions are here.
First, the Christmas special saw a galleon of baby-eating goblins fly in to cause coincidence-based-mischief in “The Church on Ruby Road“. Next, the Toymaker’s offspring Maestro put the willies up the Doctor by wreaking havoc in “The Devil’s Chord”. “That thing must be part of the Pantheon,” the Doctor said about Maestro. “Oh, God.”
The Pantheon of Discord
Oh, God is right. Played with lip-smacking commitment by Jinkx Monsoon, Maestro is the god of music. (But less in a ‘jam along with this Dream Theater B-side’ than in a ‘destroy the...
Just before Doctor Who baddie the Toymaker was defeated, bound with salt, and imprisoned in a deep, deep vault at the end of 2023 episode “The Giggle”, he issued a threat. “My legions are coming,” he told the Doctor(s).
Well, now the Toymaker’s legions are here.
First, the Christmas special saw a galleon of baby-eating goblins fly in to cause coincidence-based-mischief in “The Church on Ruby Road“. Next, the Toymaker’s offspring Maestro put the willies up the Doctor by wreaking havoc in “The Devil’s Chord”. “That thing must be part of the Pantheon,” the Doctor said about Maestro. “Oh, God.”
The Pantheon of Discord
Oh, God is right. Played with lip-smacking commitment by Jinkx Monsoon, Maestro is the god of music. (But less in a ‘jam along with this Dream Theater B-side’ than in a ‘destroy the...
- 5/13/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Who Is Daciana in Interview With the Vampire S2? Meet Actress Diana Gheorghian - Main Image
As the new season 2 welcomes Interview with the Vampire back to our screens, we encounter an ancient vampire, Daciana, who "burned" herself. Meet the new character and where you may have seen Daciana's actress, Diana Gheorghian.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Interview with the Vampire series, so proceed with caution.
Meet Diana Gheorghian and Where You've Seen Her Before
Before we get to know more about Diana Gheorghian's Daciana in Interview with the Vampire season 2, the Romanian actress is best known for a couple of notable roles she has played in theaters.
As a graduate of the Academy of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1985, the 63-year-old actress had previously made her on-stage debut in the Odeon in Bucharest.
Since then, Diana has starred in projects like Raliul (1984) as Tăsica Pribeag, The White Lace Dress (1989) as Doina,...
As the new season 2 welcomes Interview with the Vampire back to our screens, we encounter an ancient vampire, Daciana, who "burned" herself. Meet the new character and where you may have seen Daciana's actress, Diana Gheorghian.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Interview with the Vampire series, so proceed with caution.
Meet Diana Gheorghian and Where You've Seen Her Before
Before we get to know more about Diana Gheorghian's Daciana in Interview with the Vampire season 2, the Romanian actress is best known for a couple of notable roles she has played in theaters.
As a graduate of the Academy of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1985, the 63-year-old actress had previously made her on-stage debut in the Odeon in Bucharest.
Since then, Diana has starred in projects like Raliul (1984) as Tăsica Pribeag, The White Lace Dress (1989) as Doina,...
- 5/13/2024
- EpicStream
Get ready for an exciting late-night adventure with “Doctor Who: Unleashed,” airing on BBC One this Saturday, May 19th, at 12:25 Am. This special episode promises fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the iconic sci-fi series, featuring interviews with two legendary figures: Russell T Davies and Steven Moffat.
In this exclusive interview, viewers will have the chance to hear from Russell T Davies and Steven Moffat as they step onto the new Tardis for the first time. As the masterminds behind some of the most beloved “Doctor Who” episodes, their insights and perspectives offer a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind the long-running series.
But that’s not all – viewers can also look forward to joining presenter Steffan Powell as he gets hands-on work experience in the practical effects department. From crafting alien creatures to designing otherworldly landscapes, Steffan dives headfirst into the creative world of “Doctor Who,” offering...
In this exclusive interview, viewers will have the chance to hear from Russell T Davies and Steven Moffat as they step onto the new Tardis for the first time. As the masterminds behind some of the most beloved “Doctor Who” episodes, their insights and perspectives offer a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind the long-running series.
But that’s not all – viewers can also look forward to joining presenter Steffan Powell as he gets hands-on work experience in the practical effects department. From crafting alien creatures to designing otherworldly landscapes, Steffan dives headfirst into the creative world of “Doctor Who,” offering...
- 5/13/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
After 13 years away from the smash-hit British sci-fi series Doctor Who, showrunner and executive producer Russell T. Davies is back and ready to (slightly) reintroduce the Doctor in a way that’s a bit more nuanced and bolder than ever before.
This time around, in the series’ 14th season, the Doctor is played by Ncuti Gatwa, the first openly queer Black actor to take on the role. “When you become a senior figure in television, it’s your job to open doors and let the next people through and to let trans and queer stories through,” Davies told Deadline. Davies was the linchpin of the new iteration of the six-decade franchise from 2005 until 2010, making it one of the most successful TV reboots in modern history.
Deadline spoke to Davies about the importance of his work as a queer filmmaker and the unabashedly fun choices in the latest season of Doctor Who.
This time around, in the series’ 14th season, the Doctor is played by Ncuti Gatwa, the first openly queer Black actor to take on the role. “When you become a senior figure in television, it’s your job to open doors and let the next people through and to let trans and queer stories through,” Davies told Deadline. Davies was the linchpin of the new iteration of the six-decade franchise from 2005 until 2010, making it one of the most successful TV reboots in modern history.
Deadline spoke to Davies about the importance of his work as a queer filmmaker and the unabashedly fun choices in the latest season of Doctor Who.
- 5/12/2024
- by Destiny Jackson
- Deadline Film + TV
After a two-year wait, Outer Range season 2 is scheduled to premiere in 2024. Created by Brian Watkins, Outer Range was an instant hit among critics and audiences. The series was one of Amazon Prime Video’s success stories of 2022. However, its finale left viewers with several unanswered questions. Outer Range succeeded where many others have failed, especially as a multi-genre series. Better described, Outer Range is a blend of Yellowstone and Doctor Who if the Tardis were a large hole on the ground in the ranch. As the countdown to its premiere begins, here’s everything to know about Outer
The post Outer Range Season 2: Everything to Know About the Returning Neo-Western Series first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Outer Range Season 2: Everything to Know About the Returning Neo-Western Series first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/12/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
The new "Doctor Who" season's second installment, "The Devil's Chord," is the closest the show's come to a proper musical episode. Sure, there was that brief musical number in the latest Christmas episode, and that one song-based resolution in season 7, but we've never seen the show embrace the music quite like this one. There are multiple original numbers, including a battle where the villain's using floating notations like a cowboy swinging a lasso around. It's fun when "Doctor Who" goes full weird, and this episode is an exciting promise of more musical weirdness to come.
But judging the episode by proper musical standards, how does it hold up? Well, not great. There's the problem that "There's Always a Twist At the End" is the only genuine catchy banger in the bunch, but more importantly, we never really got to hear the Doctor and Ruby sing about anything that matters. Sure,...
But judging the episode by proper musical standards, how does it hold up? Well, not great. There's the problem that "There's Always a Twist At the End" is the only genuine catchy banger in the bunch, but more importantly, we never really got to hear the Doctor and Ruby sing about anything that matters. Sure,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Ncuti Gatwa is earning rave reviews for his turn as the 15th iteration of the shapeshifting “Doctor Who.” While enough episodes won’t air on Disney+ in time to make him eligible at this year’s Emmys, he could well contend for his featured role in Apple TV+’s acclaimed limited series “Masters of the Air.” He portrays real-life World War II Air Force officer Robert Daniels and is being submitted in Best TV Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor.
That could put him in competition against Christopher Eccleston, who played the ninth Doctor (the first 21st century version of the character) in 2005. Having won an International Emmy for the British anthology series “Accused” (2011), Eccleston is now seeking a primetime bid for his work as Alaska police captain Ted Connelly on HBO’s “True Detective: Night Country.”
Peter Capaldi, who played the 12th Doctor from 2014 to 2017, headlines the new Apple TV+ series “Criminal Record.
That could put him in competition against Christopher Eccleston, who played the ninth Doctor (the first 21st century version of the character) in 2005. Having won an International Emmy for the British anthology series “Accused” (2011), Eccleston is now seeking a primetime bid for his work as Alaska police captain Ted Connelly on HBO’s “True Detective: Night Country.”
Peter Capaldi, who played the 12th Doctor from 2014 to 2017, headlines the new Apple TV+ series “Criminal Record.
- 5/12/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The second half of the British Emmys — the BAFTA TV Awards — are about to kick off. The first segment took place at the end of April when the BAFTA TV Craft Awards gave out gongs for below-the-line artists nominated for their work in this year’s best TV shows. Now, the main ceremony is taking place. This one is where all the big stars rock up as the acting categories are presented tonight in what is a live, televised ceremony broadcast from the Royal Festival Hall on London’s South Bank.
The stars are decorating the red carpet thickly and fastly while the sweat drips from the brows of our journalists just as thick and fast. It’s sweltering here in London. Props, then, must go to “The Hobbit” star Richard Armitage, who dons a pink velvet suit jacket. Velvet is a brave choice in such hot weather but he looks dashing as anything.
The stars are decorating the red carpet thickly and fastly while the sweat drips from the brows of our journalists just as thick and fast. It’s sweltering here in London. Props, then, must go to “The Hobbit” star Richard Armitage, who dons a pink velvet suit jacket. Velvet is a brave choice in such hot weather but he looks dashing as anything.
- 5/12/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
BBC’s Doctor Who has always maintained a tight budget, and this is mainly the reason why they could not get permission to use at least one The Beatles song. The band’s price is way too beyond the budget of the show, something that producer Matthew Weiner was willing to pay for the Mad Men series.
Ncuti Gatwa in the trailer of Doctor Who
Fans would wonder about whatever happened to their collaboration with Disney. The truth is, even with the financial support and fame of the studio, they still couldn’t get a license to use The Beatles’ songs.
Doctor Who Could Not Afford To Use The Beatles’ Music
Showrunner Russell T. Davies shared via Film Stories that he intentionally wanted to bring The Beatles’ music in Doctor Who, but it came with a price that would break BBC’s bank account. It’s a shame as well...
Ncuti Gatwa in the trailer of Doctor Who
Fans would wonder about whatever happened to their collaboration with Disney. The truth is, even with the financial support and fame of the studio, they still couldn’t get a license to use The Beatles’ songs.
Doctor Who Could Not Afford To Use The Beatles’ Music
Showrunner Russell T. Davies shared via Film Stories that he intentionally wanted to bring The Beatles’ music in Doctor Who, but it came with a price that would break BBC’s bank account. It’s a shame as well...
- 5/12/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The iconic British sci-fi show, Doctor Who returns once more with thrilling adventures featuring Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday. In its typical fashion, the show takes the audience on a ride, this time around it also hits a pitstop in 1960s London for a musical showdown against the terrifying Maestro, portrayed by the multi-talented Jinkx Monsoon.
Russell T. Davies via Doctor Who on Youtube
Showrunner Russell T. Davies had Jinkx Monsoon in mind from the start, shaping the character to fit her perfectly rather than her fitting into the character. The description of the character is summed up as “One part the Joker, one part Jinkx Monsoon.”
Russell T. Davies Draws Inspiration from Jinkx Monsoon for New Doctor Who Villain!
Speaking with the BBC, drag queen Jinkx Monsoon discussed how she landed the Doctor Who role, revealing that it was tailor-made for her. Showrunner Russell T. Davies,...
Russell T. Davies via Doctor Who on Youtube
Showrunner Russell T. Davies had Jinkx Monsoon in mind from the start, shaping the character to fit her perfectly rather than her fitting into the character. The description of the character is summed up as “One part the Joker, one part Jinkx Monsoon.”
Russell T. Davies Draws Inspiration from Jinkx Monsoon for New Doctor Who Villain!
Speaking with the BBC, drag queen Jinkx Monsoon discussed how she landed the Doctor Who role, revealing that it was tailor-made for her. Showrunner Russell T. Davies,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
The Maestro was one of the creepiest villains Doctor Who has ever had.
On paper, they seem like a ridiculous creature. They went to 1963 to steal all the music from the world, starting with the most influential rock band in history.
Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 2 took the Doctor and Ruby to Abbey Road to save the world by inspiring the Beatles while defeating an evil spirit, and it was as scary as it was fun.
The Abbey Road Sequences Lived Up To The Hype
When the Doctor Who Season 1 trailer came out, this was the story I was most excited about, and I was not disappointed one bit.
We didn't get to hear any real Beatles music—that would have probably cost a fortune in licensing fees—so instead, we got that musical number about there always being a twist at the end of the story and some weird pseudo-songs courtesy of the Maestro.
On paper, they seem like a ridiculous creature. They went to 1963 to steal all the music from the world, starting with the most influential rock band in history.
Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 2 took the Doctor and Ruby to Abbey Road to save the world by inspiring the Beatles while defeating an evil spirit, and it was as scary as it was fun.
The Abbey Road Sequences Lived Up To The Hype
When the Doctor Who Season 1 trailer came out, this was the story I was most excited about, and I was not disappointed one bit.
We didn't get to hear any real Beatles music—that would have probably cost a fortune in licensing fees—so instead, we got that musical number about there always being a twist at the end of the story and some weird pseudo-songs courtesy of the Maestro.
- 5/12/2024
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
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