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'Doctor Who: The Third Doctor Adventures' Volume 5 Review
In 2015, Big Finish Productions took a bit of a gamble when they released the first set of Third Doctor Adventures with actor Tim Trealor stepping into the shoes of Jon Pertwee's legendary incarnation of the Time Lord. The result was a success that has spawned a range of stories with Trealor acting alongside Katy Manning, herself reprising her role of companion Jo Grant from the early 1970s. And yet, for fans of this era of Doctor Who, there has perhaps been a sense of something missing without the inclusion of the fuller UNIT team. So it is that Big Finish once again has rolled the dice to an extent with two more characters from the era finding themselves portrayed by new performers in this, the fifth volume of the series, as well as the addition of another figure making their debut in the range. It's a lot, to be sure, but does it work?
By Matthew Kresal7 years ago in Futurism
Monsters Due
On March 4th 1960, The Twilight Zone aired an episode called "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street." What Rod Serling managed to achieve in writing this particular episode is not only a critique on human nature gone awry, but also how susceptible each one of us are to savagery, based on rather stupid and hypocritical reasons. The episode starts looking like the ‘perfect’ Saturday afternoon in the summer, in a lively neighborhood where at first glance everyone seemed to get along. At first assuming it’s a meteor, a bright flash of light passes over the awestruck Maple street residents, which roars with a loud otherworldly screech, promptly killing ALL the power in the area. No one can use their stoves, lawn mowers, cars, or phones. I’m sure the dead phone part has most of you scared already.
By Benjamin Alexander House7 years ago in Futurism
Exclusive: There Are Currently No Plans to Release the 'Doctor Who' Series 10 Soundtrack
April 15, 2017 was the day Peter Capaldi’s Swan SongDoctor Who series began broadcasting. Series ten, episode one, which was titled The Pilot introduced Pearl Mackie as the 12th Doctor’s final companion, Bill Potts, who travelled across the stars with not just the Doctor, but his friend Nardole [Matt Lucas].
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
"The Macra Terror" and the Future of Missing Doctor Who Animations
Since the discovery by the wider fan-base in 1981 that the BBC had been junking episodes of Doctor Who they believed would never be seen again, there have been many attempts to reconstruct these gaps. People have gone to great lengths to recover the episodes themselves, of course, but, with 97 episodes still missing, fans have wanted a way of experiencing these stories as well as all those that exist in the archives. We've had had telesnaps, novelisations, audio releases with linking narration, and even reconstructions bringing a number of these elements together. But, in the past 12 years, we've been seeing more and more of these lost stories be recreated through animation. From Cosgrove Hall's beautifully stark animation of "The Invasion" to Planet 55's almost anime-style animation of "The Reign of Terror," we've seen a variety of styles and a variety of companies attempting to bring these missing episodes to life. Since 2016, BBC Studios have been producing animations themselves, starting with "The Power of the Daleks," and then continuing with the unfinished Tom Baker story Shada. And now, we've reached The Macra Terror, which takes the idea of animating Doctor Who to a whole new level. And now, the big question that Doctor Who fans have is this: what is the future of these animations? Where do we go next?
By Joseph A. Morrison7 years ago in Futurism
'LDR:' Brave, Bold and Not Afraid of Technology. Top Story - March 2019.
Love, Death and Robots (LDR) is now streaming on Netflix. LDR is a series of 18 episodes of short animations. Each episode is different in the graphics and animation style. Some episodes are using classic animation style, and some of them are advanced CGI with the ultra-realistic atmosphere. Even in one event, Ice Age, there is a combination of animation and real actors.
By Pouria Nazemi7 years ago in Futurism
Glimpse at Jodie Whittaker's New 'Doctor Who' Costume as They Appear to Film a World War II Story
Series 11 of Doctor Who introduced new companions, a new showrunner, a new TARDIS, but most importantly, a new Doctor. In July 2017, Jodie Whittaker was announced as Peter Capaldi’s replacement and she made her debut in the Christmas Special "Twice Upon A Time." Whittaker’s first Series [11] aired in 2018, gaining mostly positive reviews from the critics, as her opening episode "The Woman Who Fell to Earth" gained nearly 12 million viewers in total.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who' Companions Spotted Filming Without Whittaker—Is This the Return of the "Doctor-Lite" Tradition?
Doctor Who Series 11 flew by as Jodie Whittaker was introduced properly as the 13th Doctor, who was accompanied by three new companions Graham (Bradley Walsh), Ryan (Tosin Cole), and Yaz (Mandip Gill). The 11th series was run by new showrunner, Chris Chibnall—Steven Moffat’s replacement—who previously wrote for the show before being in charge.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who - The Iron Legion' Review
When Doctor Who Magazine started in 1979, one of the first things that creator and founding editor Dez Skinn introduced was the comic strip; which depicted the ongoing adventures of The Doctor, (played by Tom Baker) outside the TV series. And, 40 years later, that comic strip is still ongoing, now depicting the adventures of Jodie Whitaker's Doctor. Over the 40 years of the magazine's existence, the strip has gone through many changes, (changes in editors and art style, changing from black-and-white to color, the ongoing regeneration of the actor playing The Doctor), but the heart has remained very much the same. And, having now read this collection of strips from the early days of the magazine, I can see why these strips are talked about with such reverence. The Iron Legion collection features some of the most interesting ideas ever seen in a Doctor Who story, some larger than life characters and a wonderful art style thanks to Dave Gibbons, and it is a fantastic read.
By Joseph A. Morrison7 years ago in Futurism
"Steady Ratings Slide" to See 'Doctor Who' Move Back to Saturday Nights
New showrunner, Chris Chibnall, who took on the role after Steven Moffat, certainly took Doctor Who to a new level. With a new logo, new opening titles, new TARDIS, new companions, and most importantly, a new Doctor, the eleventh series divided viewers, as Jodie Whittaker was introduced as the hit BBC show’s first ever female Doctor.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
First 'Doctor Who' Series 12 Director and Writer Leaked Online
Doctor Who Series 11 last year went down a treat with many fans, but with some, not so much. The latest series saw a fresh new cast and production team as the new showrunner, Chris Chibnall, introduced the show’s first ever female Doctor, which happens to be Jodie Whittaker, who he has worked with before on ITV’s Broadchurch.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who' Series 12 Needs to Reintroduce the "Doctor-Lite" Tradition
Doctor Who Series 11 is easily one of the most divisive series since the show was revived back in 2005 by Russell T. Davies. Series 11 introduced not only a new Doctor, but three new companions, a new TARDIS exterior and interior, new behind the camera crew, all new writers, and a new showrunner, Chris Chibnall, who also casted the show’s first ever female Doctor, Jodie Whittaker.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
