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DOCTOR WHO: Whittaker And Chibnall Depart Together

The news had already been hinted at, but the BBC made it official last week: Jodie Whittaker, the first female actor to play The Doctor, will be handing over her sonic screwdriver to a new incarnation of doctor at the end of her third season. Exiting along side her is showrunner Chris Chibnall, who said in an interview with the BBC, that he and Whittaker made a pact to do three seasons before handing the reins to a new creative team and cast. Whittaker, who was cast by Chibnall, is the franchise’s first female doctor, a choice that ruffled a great many feathers in 2017. But as audiences watched the character development and story arcs, the negative voices were drowned by respect and adulation. Whittaker’s Doctor was recently ranked as the second favorite doctor in a Radio Times poll in 2020. Chibnall’s story arcs opened the door, not just for […]

The Day The Doctor Saved My Holiday

Cathy LaFrance

You should always trust your doctor, right? My favorite doctor — and after my late husband’s 20-year battle with chronic illness, we knew lots of doctors — is Doctor Who. Yes, I’m a Whovian. And I do blame the dead husband for that. He knew more about the original series than I did, but we shared a deep love of the Doctor’s newest incarnations, from Christopher Eccleston’s Ninth Doctor through Peter Capaldi’s Twelfth Doctor. In the months leading up to my husband’s death in December 2016, we didn’t watch much Doctor Who, if any. His battle with lung disease culminated with excessive carbon dioxide robbing him of clear vision, among other things. With his passing on Christmas Eve Day, I didn’t even think about watching the Christmas special. I didn’t even remember that there was one. Three years later, I found myself in a new house with our two (tween) […]

Upcoming Release: DOCTOR WHO Villain Gets Own Drama

Christina Ortega

If you’re a Whovian, you may remember Sil the alien from the planet Thoros from the Colin Baker-era of Doctor Who. Sil will now be the star of their own film. Actor Nabil Shaban plays the title character again in Sil and the Devil Seeds of Arodor. So what is Sil up to now? Here is the summary from Koch Media: Sil is worried. Very worried… which doesn’t keep his reptilian skin in the best condition! Confined in a cold detention cell on the moon, awaiting a deportation hearing while on trial for drugs offences committed on Earth, he faces a death sentence if the application is successful and he is found guilty. His powerful employers at the Universal Monetary Fund aren’t too pleased about that. Not at all… As time runs out and friends desert him, Sil must use all of his devious, vile, underhanded, ruthless, and amoral business acumen […]

DOCTOR WHO Announces Upcoming Comic Series with Some Old Favorites

Christina Ortega

It’s simple math, really: 10 plus 13 equals a roaring good time. How could it not? If you don’t speak Whovian, I’ll break it down for you: At New York Comic Con, Titan Comics announced that in the next series of Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor, the title character will be teaming up with the tenth doctor to take on — pause for dramatic effect — and don’t blink! Yes, everyone’s favorite stone statues, the Weeping Angels, will be returning, too! If you’re a fan of the TV show you might remember when David Tennant was in the iconic role, his doctor faced the Weeping Angels in “Blink” who are, you guessed it, aliens. The two doctors will team up to save London from not one but two alien races. According to David Tennant’s website: “Not only will this second season see the return of Jodie Whittaker’s brilliant Thirteenth Doctor, […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to DOCTOR WHO

Christina Ortega

Have you ever heard the of the “TARDIS” or “dalek” and thought someone was making up words? Have you seen people cringe when a weeping angel statue is near? Do you have friends who say the word “spoilers” and then grin? Do you have friends who love bow ties or weirdly long colorful scarves? These are all related to the wonderful world of Doctor Who and if you have ever wanted to learn more about this show, here is your beginner’s guide. Step right in and let me take you on a brief tour of the Whovian universe, but watch your step: this fandom is bigger on the inside. So what is Doctor Who? To put it simply, Doctor Who is a science-fiction TV show that debuted in 1963. It began as an educational show meant for a family audience, using time travel to teach about historical moments and science. […]