Univ. of Dundee researchers develop a real sonic screwdriver

This is just plain geeky cool. Sadly, not sure this will be in wide distribution by Christmas 2012 and the cost may be just a bit prohibitive, but it’s something you need to at least put on your list if you are a Doctor Who fan. Seems as though a team of research physicists at […]

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The TARDIS lands in the Big Apple

Besides May 6, 2012, which is the PBS premiere of Sherlock 2 in the States, all eyes will soon be fixed on a yet to be determined Fall 2012 premiere date in both the UK and the U.S. for the new season of Doctor Who. Worldwide anticipation (and angst) is always at peak levels leading […]

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Doctor Who 'gold' from College Humor

Hard to believe, but there are a few lost souls out there that have not seen or heard of the greatness of Doctor Who. Whether you are part of that small group that, after 48+ years, are still not completely convinced that the series will last and have yet to jump on the TARDIS bandwagon, […]

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The Daleks are back so say 'sneaky pictures from the set'

Save for the recent announcement of the Doctor’s new companion, Jenna-Louise Coleman, the leaks have been few and far between so far with respect to the newest series of Doctor Who, set for a Fall 2012 premiere on BBC One. These days, you never know where the Daleks may turn up so I think it’s […]

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Attn: Sherlockians. Time to unite for a BBC Sherlock convention

On the heels of the first ever official BBC Doctor Who Convention this past weekend in Cardiff, it’s time for Sherlock fans worldwide to demand equal time. It’s hard to believe that the longest running science fiction series in the history of television had to wait almost 49 years before getting its first ‘official’ convention […]

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Everton FC signs Dame Judi Dench

Is there no end to the greatness of Dame Judi Dench? She’s continues as James Bond’s boss, M, in the upcoming Bond film, Skyfall, has won 10 BAFTA’s, 7 Laurence Olivier Awards, 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards, 2 Golden Globes, an Oscar and a Tony Award. At 77, the year 2011-2012 has been a rather […]

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Jenna-Louise Coleman tagged as new Doctor Who companion

I may be a bit late to the party, but for those that have been waiting patiently since Doctor Who showrunner, Steven Moffat, announced that the upcoming series would see the departure of the Doctor’s current companion, Amy (Karen Gillan), and husband, Rory, it will continue to be news and spark heated pub conversation for […]

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What would you pay to rent the TARDIS for a year?

There are times when the Internets expose those who have way too much time on their hands. There are other times when it is greatness when you find the results of their free time and can share it with the world. Fresh on the heels of determining the cost of building the Death Star, those […]

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Scattershooting and more drama from BBC Showcase 2012

Even though it’s all things BBC all the time this week, there is still quite a bit of ‘industry shop talk’ going on in an around the convention centre and the hotel. Couple of things we’ve been able to pick up this week while taking a quick break from screening that seem to be making […]

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