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Who’s Flying The Millennium Falcon In Star Wars Episode VII?
Plus important beard speculation for Luke Skywalker! The Hunger Games continues its viral world building through a website for the rebels. The barest of details for this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special. Plus, Kyle MacLachlan’s Agent of SHIELD character revealed! Spoilers now! Top image: Hunger Games: Catching Fire Star Wars The latest rumors claim that … Continued
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What If Doctor Who Became A Saturday Morning Cartoon?
What if the Twelfth Doctor and Clara got their own animated adventure series? Artist Stephen Byrne created this cartoon intro, complete with animated versions of a Dalek, a Weeping Angel, and good old Handles the Cyberman head. [via The Mary Sue]
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The Forrest Gump Syndrome: Soft History, Full Of Famous People
We tend to idealize the past. We file off a lot of the rough edges, imagine everybody having better teeth, and generally tone down a lot of the ugliness. This can be problematic — especially when we soften the depiction of past atrocities. And science fiction and fantasy contribute to this. Science fiction and fantasy … Continued
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This Insane, Screaming Hawk-Man Was Almost Doctor Who
If you know the venerable, boisterous actor Brian Blessed, you probably know him as the leader of the Hawk-Men in the Flash Gordon movie, the voice of Boss Nass in The Phantom Menace, or his masterful performance as Augustus Caesar in I, Claudius. But you almost knew him from Doctor Who. In an interview, Blessed … Continued
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The New Season Of Doctor Who Will Have Way Less Serialized Storytelling
Steven Moffat goes into more detail about how Doctor Who will address Peter Capaldi’s previous appearances. The Under the Dome cast talks about the “penetrable” Dome. And previews of True Bloodand this Fall’s CW shows. Plus, which actor is all set to return for Guardians of the Galaxy 2? Spoilers now! Top image: Doctor Who … Continued
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What Comes First: Captain Marvel, Or An Avengers/Guardians Crossover?
Simon Kinberg explains why Josh Trank is perfect for Star Wars. Get a complete rundown on the Fantastic Four movie. A release date for The Martian could mean delays for Prometheus 2. Felicity Smoak’s mother is coming to Arrow and Gotham adds another villain to its cast. Spoilers now! Top image: Gotham Marvel Woo! Let’s … Continued
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Get A First Look at Fantastic Four‘s Thing and Once Upon a Time‘s Elsa!
And there are new photos from Jurassic World, Gotham, and Mad Max. Joss Whedon explains why he wanted Avengers 2 to be “harder” to make. James Gunn reveals more details about Guardians of the Galaxy 2. And a ton of info about the two teachers joining the new Doctor on Doctor Who. Spoilers now! Top … Continued
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12 Sequels That Completely Change How You View The Original Story
Most of the time, sequels are at best entertaining, and at worst an affront to the memory of the original. But once in a great while, a sequel comes along that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about the original story. Here are 12 sequels that pull back and show you the bigger … Continued
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Just How Badly Is Janet Van Dyne Treated In Marvel’s Ant-Man Movie?
Michael Douglas explains Hank Pym’s movieverse background. James Gunn’s already hard at work on The Guardians of the Galaxy 2. What’s does April O’Neil have to do with origin of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? And, The Flash casts Plastique! Spoilers now! Top image: Avengers: Age of Ultron Ant-Man Wondering what’s up with the Pyms … Continued
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The Lifespan Of All Of Doctor Who‘s Doctors, By Screentime
I admit, when I first saw this graph I was hoping someone figured out how many years each incarnation of the Doctor had been puttering around time and space, but this — which shows exactly how long every single Doctor was on the air — is pretty cool too. Not surprisingly, Tom Baker’s Fourth Doctor … Continued
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12 Monkeys, Once Upon a Time, and Arrow Cast Some Familiar Names!
Zachary Quinto talks the state of Star Trek, Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman preview Doctor Who, and Chris Pratt describes the new park that’s up and running in Jurassic World. Ted 2 starts filming! Plus, what Easter eggs are hiding in Guardians of the Galaxy? Spoilers now! Top image: Arrow Star Trek Even though it … Continued
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Sherlock Holmes And The Doctor Team Up In An Inevitable Wholock Musical
It was really only a matter of time before someone paired Matt Smith’s Eleventh Doctor with Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock Holmes in a musical number filled with lyrical one-upmanship. The duo agrees that they should team up, but which of them will be the assistant? Travis Kent stars as Sherlock and Sean Welsh Brown plays the … Continued
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Who’s The Greatest Hero Who Wins Using Brains Instead Of Violence?
Everybody loves an action hero. But there’s something immensely satisfying about a hero who doesn’t carry a gun, or punch a motorcycle while kicking an explosion. Sometimes the best heroes use intellect instead of action — but who’s the best thoughtful hero of all time? Please include a picture, poster or clip depicting your favorite … Continued
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Could Benedict Cumberbatch Really Return as Khan in Star Trek 3?
Doctor Strange may finally be casting its lead, and it’s not who we thought. How will Jaime feel about Tyrion’s actions at the end of Game of Thrones season five? Joe Hill talks Horns and Darkside. And Peter Capaldi explains why there’s “no flirting” with the Twelfth Doctor. Spoilers now! Top image: Doctor Who Star … Continued
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Which Marvel Villains Could Return in Future Movies?
Sinister Six will come out two years before Amazing Spider-Man 3. Evangeline Lilly talks about Ant-Man, and there’s a new trailer for If I Stay. Do we know who the new characters in American Horror Story are? Plus hints for every new Doctor Who episode. Spoilers now! Top image: Avengers: Age of Ultron Marvel Marvel … Continued
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Doctor Who‘s Dark New Direction. Plus Another Hulk Rumor Debunked!
What is Marvel’s plan for its ambitious movie schedule through 2019? How will the new Power Rangers movie connect to the TV show? Robin Lord Taylor says Gotham has a story for how the Penguin gets his distinctive walk. Lucy Lawless joins the cast of Agents of SHIELD. Plus, fresh looks at The Walking Dead … Continued
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It’s Official: The Justice League Movies Won’t Cross Over With Arrow
But at least Arrow and The Flash will cross over, a lot. Michael B. Jordan explains how the Fantastic Four are superheroes with “disabilities.” Supernatural’s 200th episode will be “musical-ish.” Plus, new looks at Agents of SHIELD, Doctor Who, and more! Spoilers now! Top image: The Flash Fantastic Four Michael B. Jordan talked about Josh … Continued
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Do We Finally Know the Name of a New Star Wars Character?
Joss Whedon says Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch are “Team Ultron.” Get the first look at Jack Black playing R.L. Stine in Goosebumps. And what under-the-radar projects do Guillermo del Toro and Duncan Jones have in the pipeline? Plus, all the details of Once Upon a Time’s take on Frozen and new Doctor Who set photos. … Continued
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Star Wars: Rebels Gets Its Big Bad And Ep. VII Casts A Doctor Who Alum
While both Doctor Who’s Matt Smith and showrunner Steven Moffat have occasionally been rumored to be climbing aboard the Star Wars franchise, Who guest star Christina Chong gets the first role. Meanwhile, perennial villain Jason Issacs will voice Rebels’ Inquistor! Chong — who played Lorna Bucket in the episode “A Good Man Goes to War” … Continued
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20 Screenwriting Tricks And Tropes We Never Need To See Again
Pop culture is a never-ending source of wonder and amazement. We’re seeing some really top-notch, innovative writing across every medium right now. But there’s also a lot of tired, warmed-over stuff, that feels copy-pasted from script to script. Here are 20 screenwriting moves we’d be happy never to see again. 1) “He’s right behind me, … Continued