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The original Jamie joins Starz' Outlander

Jamie’s awa’ in his time machine again: Frazer Hines, who played Jamie McCrimmon on Doctor Who in the 1960s (pictured with Patrick Troughton as the Doctor), is set to guest star on Outlander, the Starz series inspired in part by the character he played. There were rumours last week that Hines had been spotted being fitted for a costume, but […]

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BBC confirm titles and writers for Doctor Who Series 8

The official list of titles, authors and directors for Doctor Who series 8 has been released by the BBC, with a few surprises in the credits. Presumably because of the need to provide continuity on the new Doctor’s characterisation, head writer Steven Moffat is credited or co-credited with all bar one of the first half dozen episodes. It is worth […]

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Cosmos, Game of Thrones & Sherlock win multiple Emmys

The Creative Emmy Awards were handed out in the early evening of August 16th at the Nokia Theatre, with Cosmos: A Space Time Odyssey, Game of Thrones and Sherlock all gaining four awards each. The event was kept under strict time control (speeches could last only 30 seconds) to ensure it finished by 7.30 pm. Sherlock won Best Single Camera […]

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Outlander renewed for second season

Starz’ time travel romantic drama Outlander has been renewed for a second season. The first episode of the series was officially broadcast last weekend (see our review here) but had been available on various platforms previously. It achieved over five million views across the different media. Following the pattern established by HBO’s Game of Thrones’ version of George R.R. Martin’s […]

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American Horror Story adds World's Shortest Woman to cast

American Horror Story’s fourth season, Freakshow, will feature Jyoti Amge, the Indian-born official World’s Shortest Woman. Amge is 20 and just over two feet tall, and has been acknowledged by both the Guinness and Limca Book of World Records. She will be appearing in the new series, set in Jupiter, Florida at one of the last freak shows still operating in America […]

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True Blood props and memorabilia going on sale!

With the final episode of True Blood airing on HBO in the US on Sunday August 24, the network are auctioning off over 1,500 props, set decoration items, wardrobe pieces and other memorabilia. Between Wednesday 20th August and Monday 25th, ScreenBid will host the auction, which will include Eric’s throne, the contract that Warlow makes to “own” Sookie, Arlene’s wedding […]

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RIP Arlene Martel

Arlene Martel, who played Spock’s bride T’Pring in the classic Star Trek episode Amok Time, has died aged 78. In a long career, Martel appeared in a number of genre shows, including The Outer Limits’ episode Demon with a Glass Hand, by Harlan Ellison, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, The Twilight Zone, The Six Million Dollar Man and Battlestar Galactica. […]

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RIP Robin Williams

Actor Robin Williams has died, aged 63. The star, whose career began playing the alien Mork from Ork, was found dead on August 11; he had been suffering from depression. According to […]

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BBC to live stream Doctor Who Tour Q & As (updated)

BBC Worldwide has just announced that the Q and A sessions from the Doctor Who World Tour will be streamed live to the Doctor Who YouTube channel over the coming two weeks. The stars of the show Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman as well as Lead Writer and Executive Producer Steven Moffat will be taking part in Q& A sessions in various […]

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