Doctor Who - Counter Measures Vol 4 Synopsis

Out now is another box set from The Counter Measures team.  First seen in the Sylvester McCoy story Remembrance of the Daleks the crew are at it again investigating dangerous threats to England.
You can buy this from the Big Finish website.
http://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/counter-measures-series-04-1075

Four brand new adventures with the Intrusion Counter-Measures Group, as long-held secrets are torn open… and the deadly truth dawns at last:

4.1 New Horizons by Mark Wright and Cavan Scott

When an explosion disrupts work on a monorail, Gilmore, Allison, Rachel and Sir Toby investigate the enigmatic company behind the project. But with government interference on one side, and dangerous businessmen on the other, who can they possibly trust?

4.2 The Keep by Ken Bentley

For many years Sir Toby has used the Keep - the most secure and secret prison in England - to hide away incredibly dangerous threats to the country. But now two prisoners are attempting to escape - and they're not the only ones.

4.3 Rise and Shine by John Dorney

Old enemies are becoming friends. Old friends are becoming enemies. As they finally discover who they're up against, and with the future of the planet at stake, the Counter-Measures team have to risk everything to survive.

4.4 Clean Sweep by Matt Fitton

The dust may have settled, but the threat lives on. With the team in hiding, and an unknown enemy at their heel, they need to turn the tables, and quickly. But can they ever really be safe?

Written By: Mark Wright, Cavan Scott, Matt Fitton, John Dorney, Ken Bentley
Directed By: Ken Bentley

Cast
Simon Williams (Group Captain Gilmore), Pamela Salem (Rachel Jensen), Karen Gledhill (Allison Williams), Hugh Ross (Sir Toby Kinsella),  Philip Pope (Templeton), Richard Hope (Heaton), Oscar Pearce (The Captain), Nigel Carrington (Graham Finlay), Francesca Hunt (Bryant), Dominic Rowan (Sergeant West/Shurik Barkov), Adrian Lukis (Professor Jeffery Burridge), Denise Black (Control), Phillip Bretherton (Sir Keith Kordel), Alex Ferns (Mr Parks), Mary Conlon (Hilary)

Doctor Who - The Renaissance Man Reviewed By @Blackadder345

Doctor Who:
The Renaissance Man
By Justin Richards
Starring Tom Baker and Louise
Jameson
Reviewed
By Will Barber – Taylor

To continue Leela's education, the Doctor promises to take her to the famous Morovanian Museum. But the TARDIS lands instead in a quiet English village where they meet the enigmatic collector, Harcourt and his family.

When people start to die, reality doesn't appear quite what it was. There's something sinister going on within the walls of Harcourt's manor and the stakes are higher than they can imagine.

The Doctor is about to discover that a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.

Doctor Who - Preview and Synopsis For 12th Doctor Issue 10

The 12th Doctor and Clara continue their adventure in Las Vegas in issue 10 of the 12th Doctor comic book.

Thrillingly explosive action on the '60s Las Vegas strip as the Doctor and Clara battle the mob AND an alien invasion force!

Doctor Who - Preview and Synopsis For 10th Doctor Issue 13

The 10th Doctor and Gabby continue to find out what is wrong in New York in issue 13 of the 10th Doctor comic book which is out today.

Eisner award-winning writer Nick Abadzis (Laika) and fan-favorite Elena Casagrande (Suicide Risk) race the Tenth Doctor and Gabby towards the conclusion of Year One!

Doctor Who - Synopsis and Preview For 9th Doctor Issue 3

Out today is the third issue of the 9th Doctor mini series in which The Doctor has discovered Time Lord weapons left over from the war.

The hotly-anticipated Weapons of Past Destruction continues, as the Doctor, Rose and Jack are

New Comic Book Checklist For July 29th

DARK HORSE COMICS
Conan: The Avenger 16
Conan/Red Sonja:THC:
EC Archives:THC: Weird Science 4
Grindhouse Midnight:TPB: 3-Slay Ride + Blood Lagoon
Grindhouse: Drive In Bleed Out 7
Halo: Escalation 20
Lobster Johnson: Chain Forged In Life (One Shot)
Mulan: Revelations 2
Pastaways 5
Resident Alien: Sam Hain Mystery 3
Tomb Raider 18

DC COMICS
Batgirl (4) 42
Batgirl (4) 41.2 (Second Print)
Batgirl (4): Annual 3
Batman: Catwoman (4):TPB: 6-Keeper of the Castle

Doctor Who Return to the Big Screen - Doctor Who: Dark Water/Death in Heaven in 3D on Sept 15 & 16 - theaters nationwide

DOCTOR WHO
RETURNS TO THE BIG SCREEN NATIONWIDE
TO FEATURE NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN PREQUEL TO SEASON NINE
AND EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
WITH PETER CAPALDI AND JENNA COLEMAN

Two-Night Event Will be Presented in RealD™ 3D on September 15 and 16
Announced by BBC Worldwide North America in Partnership with Fathom Events

DENVER – July XX, 2015 – BBC Worldwide North America and Fathom Events announce the return of the longest running sci-fi television series, Doctor Who, to the big screen for a two-night special theatrical event, Doctor Who: Dark Water/Death in Heaven in spectacular 3D, starring Peter Capaldi. Doctor Who: Dark Water/Death in Heaven, the show’s two-part eighth season finale, will be presented in RealD™ 3D and Dolby Atmos sound (where available) on September 15 and 16  at 7:30 p.m. (local time). The event will feature The Doctor’s Meditation  - a special prequel scene to the first episode of season nine - and an exclusive interview with Doctor Who stars Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman, hosted by Wil Wheaton (Big Bang Theory, Star Trek: Nemesis), in addition to the two-part season eight finale.

Doctor Who - Big Finish Reveals Details For The Diary of River Song Including A Husband

Big Finish has released the synopsis and guest stars for its upcoming 4 disc set The Diary of River Song.  We already know her future husband will make an appearance in this set when Paul McGann appears in the last story but we will be introduced to her first husband Mr Song played by  Samuel West.  You can pre order this set at the Big Finish website.
http://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/the-diary-of-river-song-1313?range=113

An epic four-hour adventure that takes River Song across space and time, seeking out the secret rulers of the universe.

1. The Boundless Sea by Jenny T Colgan

Drawn out of self-imposed academic exile by an archelological dig, River crosses paths with British Consul Bertie Potts - leading to a secret buried in a lost tomb...

2. I Went to a Marvellous Party by Justin Richards

River is invited to the most exclusive gathering; right in the middle of Hyperspace! Hosts Gifford and Isabella hold a connection to the mysterious Rulers of the Universe; but with a murderer on board, is River too late to discover the truth?

3. Signs by James Goss

River is on the trail of mysterious, planet-killing SporeShips. Her only aid is a handsome time-travelling stranger with a connection to her future - her husband, Mr Song.

4. The Rulers of the Universe by Matt Fitton

The Eighth Doctor is drawn into events, as River must contend with a secret society and a face-off with an ancient alien force - with her future husband caught in the middle!

Written By: Jenny T Colgan, Justin Richards, James Goss, Matt Fitton
Directed By: Ken Bentley

Cast
Alex Kingston (River Song), Paul McGann (The Doctor), Alexander Vlahos (Bertie Potts), Alexander Siddig (Gifford), Imogen Stubbs (Isabella)  and Samuel West (Mr Song)

Doctor Who - LI Who 3 Adds Two More Guests From NuWho

Two more NuWho guests have been announced and one of them is making their first appearance on the Island.  Dan Starkey and Nina Toussaint-White have been added to the ever growing guest list and will be there all days signing autographs and photo ops.  You can order your tickets from the LI Who website.
http://longislanddoctorwho.com/

L.I. Who announces New Series Doctor Who guest Nina Toussaint-White to make her return to Long Island!

Doctor Who - Big Finish Extends Short Trips to 2017

Great news for fans of the download only series Short Trips.  Big Finish has extended the range to 2017.  If your unfamiliar with Short Trips they are a thirty minute audio story narrated by an actor/actress from The Doctor's era that is featured during the month.  Next month is an 8th Doctor story narrated by India Fisher who played Charlie in the audio adventures.  They will also be getting a new producer in Ian Atkins who is the Subscriber Only Main Range Short Trips series.  He had this to say about his appointment.

"Director Lisa Bowerman and I have had some long planning lunches (one of the best things about a producer's role) and we have a very long wishlist we're now pursuing. I'm also delighted with the response I've had from the writers I've approached so far, both familiar with and new to Big Finish's Doctor Who ranges. It's too early to be sure or make any firm announcements, but I'm certainly planning a couple of proper Christmas stories and to explore some periods and characters in Doctor Who which may have been forgotten about – and not just with companions either"

You can pre order  the 2016/2017 Short Trips series at the Big Finish website and buy this years stories also.
http://www.bigfinish.com/ranges/v/doctor-who---short-trips

Doctor Who - The Fan Show Asks Peter Capaldi About Being A Fan

The recent Doctor Who: The Fan Show asks the 12th Doctor what it is like being a Doctor Who fan.

Marvel Vs DC - Team Ups, Teasers and Ant-Man reviewed

July 2015
By Ken Parker

Marvel hass struck another blow in the Marvel vs. DC battle with Ant-Man.  Could Fox be thinking about amping up their own Marvel universe? Besides a couple of TV promotions, DC is sitting this period out I guess. And what's up with X-Men -Apocalypse?

Doctor Who - The Wrath of the Iceni Reviewed By @Blackadder345

Doctor Who:
The Wrath of the Iceni
By John Dorney
Starring Tom Baker and
Louise Jameson
Reviewed By Will Barber Taylor

Britain, during the height of the Roman occupation. The Doctor has brought Leela to ancient Norfolk to learn about her ancestors... but has no idea how much of an education she is going to get.

Because this is the time of Boudicca’s rebellion. When the tribe of the Iceni rises up and attempts to overthrow the Roman masters.

Doctor Who - LI Who 3 Adds Noel Clarke and Camille Coduri To Their Guest List

LI Who 3 have announced two more guests for it convention on November 13th to the 15th.  Joining an already great lineup will be Noel Clarke and Camille Coduri who played Micky Smith and Jackie Tyler during the Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant eras of Doctor Who. You can order your tickets from the LI Who website.
http://longislanddoctorwho.com/

Doctor Who - The Fate of Krelos Synopsis

This months 4th Doctor Adventure sees The Doctor, Leela and K-9 on Krelos to do some fishing. You know something bad is going to happen to ruin The Doctor's day of fishing.  You can order this from the Big Finish website.
http://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/the-fate-of-krelos-943

There are dark skies on Krelos… and something gigantic is descending.

Meanwhile, the Doctor and Leela set off for some fishing in the mountain pools of Krelos. K9 has interfaced with the TARDIS and has reactivated the architectural configuration from the days of the Doctor’s second incarnation. In passing, the Doctor notes it could do with a good clean. And there’s a familiar piece of material snagged on the console.

Far up the mountain, an aged explorer is in trouble. Will the Doctor and Leela be able to save him and his planet? And what is it that K9 has discovered in the TARDIS?

Written By: Nicholas Briggs
Directed By: Nicholas Briggs

Cast
Tom Baker (The Doctor), Louise Jameson (Leela), John Leeson (K9), Michael Cochrane (Geralk), Veronica Roberts (Relly/Krelos Mayor)

Producer David Richardson
Script Editor John Dorney
Executive Producers Jason Haigh-Ellery and Nicholas Briggs

Doctor Who: Preview and Synopsis For The Tenth Doctor Vol.2 The Weeping Angels Of Mons!‏

Out Today in comic book stores is the second collection of the 10th Doctor comic book series where he faces The Weeping Angels during World War One.  This story is one of the best that Titan has done so I recommend you get it.

The second collection of the sell-out smash new Tenth Doctor series, from award-winning writer Robbie Morrison (Spider-Man,Drowntown, Nikolai Dante) and Daniel Indro (Sherlock Holmes, Green Hornet), sends the Doctor and new companion Gabriella Gonzalez hurtling back into the past –

Doctor Who Comics Day: Win Doctor Who Prizes For You And A FREE Advert For Your Local Comic Store!‏

WIN THE ULTIMATE DOCTOR WHO GOODY BAG AND

A FREE ADVERT FOR YOUR LOCAL COMIC STORE

ON DOCTOR WHO COMICS DAY

This Doctor Who Comics Day, Saturday August 15, Win Doctor Who Prizes For You And A FREE Advert For Your Local Comic Store!

All you need to do to be in with the chance of winning a bag full of Doctor Who comics, including rare collectible covers, signed items and Doctor Who merchandise, including SDCC items, is send us a picture of yourself holding up a copy of Doctor Who: Four Doctors #1 outside your local comic store on Doctor Who Comics Day - Saturday August 15.

The winner will also win a FREE advert for their local comic store to run in a later issue of Doctor Who comics.

Photos must include branding of their local comic store.

Entries can be submitted via Twitter and must include the Titan Comics Twitter handle @ComicsTitan or Doctor Who Comics Day handle @DW_ComicsDay.

One winner and their local store will be picked after the submission deadline: Midnight EDT, Saturd ay August 15.

Please follow @ComicsTitan and @DW_ComicsDay on Twitter as the winner will be contacted directly via Twitter

New Comic Book Checklist For July 22nd

DARK HORSE COMICS
Adventures Of Dr Mcninja:TPB: 3-King Radical 3
Archie vs. Predator 4
Buffy: The Vampire Slayer: Season 10: 17
Elfquest: Final Quest 10
Fight Club 2: 3
Frankenstein: Underground 5
Mind MGMT 35
Mind MGMT:THC: 5-The Eraser

DC COMICS
Aquaman (7) 42
Arkham Manor:TPB: 1
Batman (2):TPB: 6-The Unknowns
Batman 66: 25
Batman: Grayson 10
Batman: We Are Robin 2
Batman:THC: Gothic Deluxe Edition
Batman:THC: Legends of the Dark Knight: Norm Breyfogle

SHADO News - The Worlds of Gerry & Sylvia Anderson - New Classic Thunderbirds, New Captain Scarlet, New Space: 1999 book review

July
By Ken Parker

We have a very exciting article this time out with so many things to cover. So let's get right to it.

More Classic Thunderbirds to be made -This exciting announcement of the Kickstarter plan to produce at least one of the specially recorded 60's audio adventures for Thunderbirds has reached its original goal and is now at around $200,000 and on it's way to it's 3rd stretch goal.  The project's plan was to produce at minimum one, hopefully three of the original audio only tales from the 60's TV show Thunderbirds and create a video production using puppets, sets and miniatures.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1558089494/thunderbirds-1965-new-episodes-from-1960s-recordin

These short stories were created using sound effects, music and original cast member voices.  There were numerous releases that included shortened versions of some aired episodes but there were three original stories and these are being targeted for being made.

The Kickstarter plan has the blessing of ITV, Sylvia Anderson and the estate of Gerry Anderson. Project Producer Stephen La Riviere has already shown his interest in the product and has already worked with many of the original crew and others to recreate effects and sets for his Filmed in Supermarionation documentary.

I would go as far and say that if this Kickstarter is successful then there are other possibilities including stories from Stingray and Captain Scarlet.  This is feasible if the blessings continue to happen but what about a brand new interest in puppet series? If there is an interest in this and Jamie Anderson's successful Firestorm pilot, which is boasting similar practical effects and puppets, would we see new versions of any of the other series. Could a new original tale from Fireball X-l5 or Stingray see the light of day? Possible.

For now let's support this Kickstarter with it's three story plan.  Be part of this project, get your name on the disc and get a region free DVD or Blu-ray of the finished project!  

Doctor Who - Synopsis For "We Are The Daleks"

This month's Main Range sees the 7th Doctor and Mel back in Mel's time where they encounter an old enemy.  The Daleks are back and this time they are trying a different tactic to take over the universe.  You can order this release now from the Big Finish website.
http://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/we-are-the-daleks-873

The year is 1987, and Britain is divided. In Bradford, strikers are picketing and clashing with the police. In the City of London, stockbrokers are drinking champagne and politicians are courting the super-rich. The mysterious media mogul Alek Zenos, head of the Zenos Corporation, is offering Britain an economic miracle. His partners wish to invest – and their terms are too good to refuse.

While the Doctor investigates Warfleet, a new computer game craze that is sweeping the nation, Mel goes undercover to find out the truth about Zenos’s partners.

The Daleks have a new paradigm. They intend to conquer the universe using economic power. The power of the free market!

Written By: Jonathan Morris
Directed By: Ken Bentley

Cast
Sylvester McCoy (The Doctor), Bonnie Langford (Melanie Bush), Kirsty Besterman (Serena Paget), Angus Wright (Alek Zenos), Mary Conlon (Celia Dunthorpe), Robbie Stevens (Niles Bunbury/Frank Lewis), Ashley Zhangazha (Brinsley Heaton), Lizzie Roper (Shari), Dominic Thornburn (Afrid), Nicholas Briggs (The Daleks).

Doctor Who - Cover For Doctor Who Magazine 489

Out this Thursday in the UK is Doctor Who Magazine 489.  The feature is an interview with Colin Baker on his regeneration story that he made with Big Finish.  Plus all the regular features and the 12th Doctor comic strip.

BBC Home Entertainment Announces ORPHAN BLACK: SEASON THREE on Blu-ray and DVD August 4, 2015

“This is a TERRIFIC show. The writing is SHARP and CLEVER, […] the acting is solid, and TECHNICALLY IT’S BRILLIANT.” – The Wall Street Journal

“Come for Tatiana Maslany’s GRIPPING PERFORMANCE; stay for Tatiana Maslany’s nine other gripping performances.”  - New York Magazine

Street Date: August 4, 2015

Suggested Retail Price: DVD $29.98

                                        Blu-ray $34.98

Length: Approx. 460 mins + bonus materials/ 3-disc set (DVD) / 2-disc set (BD)

New York – June 30, 2015 – Golden Globe^® nominee Tatiana Maslany is back again (and again, and again) in BBC AMERICA’s groundbreaking original drama, Orphan Black: Season Three, on Blu-ray and DVD August 4, 2015. BBC Home Entertainment’s release features EXCLUSIVE content not available anywhere else, including behind-the-scenes crew interviews and a tour of the new rendition camp set.

Doctor Who - Destination Nerva Reviewed By @Blackadder345

Doctor Who
Destination Nerva
By Nicholas Briggs
Starring Tom Baker and Louise Jameson
Reviewed By Will Barber – Taylor

After saying their goodbyes to Professor Litefoot and Henry Gordon Jago, the Doctor and Leela respond to an alien distress call beamed direct from Victorian England. It's the beginning of a journey that will take them to the newly built Space Dock Nerva... where a long overdue homecoming is expected. A homecoming that could bring about the end of humanity.

Destination Nerva marks Tom Baker’s first proper return to the world of Doctor Who. After Baker

Tatiana Maslany Nominated for Emmy's Best Actress for Orphan Black - As it should be.

Best news in a while and most deserved by far.  This woman can act and she plays more parts in one show than you can count with one hand, maybe two at this point.  Congrats Tatiana!!!

Shout out to Kathryn Alexandre, Tatiana's double who is there all the time making it possible for Orphan Black to happen.

Shout out to Kathryn Alexandre who 


@tatianamaslany

Doctor Who - Series 10 Confirmed

It's being reported by the Radio Times that Doctor Who and a few other shows like The Musketeers have already been renewed before their current series has aired.  A BBC Executive confirmed the news that Doctor Who had been commissioned for a 10th Series after it was revealed on page 32 of the  BBC Worldwide Annual Review.  This is good news for fans of Doctor Who and that we at least have another series to look forward to after we watch Series 9 in the fall.

Doctor Who - Ianto Jones Returns In Big Finish Torchwood Audios

Big Finish's Torchwood series seems to be happening before the events of Children of Earth as they have announced that Gareth  David - Lloyd will be reprising his role as Ianto in the story Fall to Earth which will be released this October.  This is cool news for Torchwood fans as there will be more releases up to February with more announcements coming.  Here is a link to the full press release.
http://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/torchwood-ianto-jones-will-return-in-october

Doctor Who - The Fan Show: Fan Meet-Up

Doctor Who - The Highest Science Review

Doctor Who:
The Highest Science
By Gareth Roberts
Adapted By Jacqueline Rayner

The Highest Science is based on the Virgin New Adventure book of the same name that came out in February of 1993.  The book was really good and highly regarded in Doctor Who fandom.   It was one of the few books during the early part of the New Adventures from Virgin that felt like a Doctor Who story but kept that cutting edge and explored new avenues for The Doctor that could not be done on TV let alone on a BBC budget during the late 80’s which was nonexistent.

I really enjoyed The Highest Science as a book.  It was clever and a bit complex.  When it was announced to be an audio adventure I had my doubts. Since it was a complex story and hard to follow at times you had the benefit of reading the page over again.  With the audio you have to try and go back a track and listen to it again and some of those tracks are longer than the part you want to listen to.   I did find this particular audio adventure hard to follow at times.  It seemed like they were trying to cram a lot into two hours and I did say earlier this was complex.  It might have benefitted The Highest Science to be a three disc story.

Doctor Who - SDCC 12th Doctor Exclusive at Forbidden Planet UK

Forbidden Planet UK has a limited supply of the SDCC exclusive 12th Doctor in Spacesuit for sale. They do not have the SDCC sticker on the box but who cares about that as most of us will be taking him out of the box anyway.  They also have quite a few Doctor Who figures on sale also.
https://www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk/index.php?main_page=site_search&s=doctor+who+pop!+vinyl+figures+11th+doctor+cyberman

New Comic Book Checklist For July 15th

DARK HORSE COMICS
Abe Sapien:TPB: 6-Darkness So Great
BPRD: Hell on Earth (Part 24) 133
Dark Horse Presents (2014) 12
Death Head 1
Groo: Friends And Foes 7
Plants vs. Zombies: Bully for You 2
Predator: Fire + Stone:TPB:
Shaper 5
Strain: Night Eternal 11
Usagi Yojimbo 147

DC COMICS
Astro City 25
Batman: Robin: Son of Batman 2
Batman:TPB: Harley Quinn
Batman:T PB: Second Chances
Black Canary 2

Doctor Who - Titan Comics Announce Eighth Doctor Mini-Series!‏

Titan Comics announced at this past weekends SDCC that the next mini series will feature the 8th Doctor.  The comic comes out on October 28th, just in time for him to sign it at LI Who, and is written by George Mann and art by Emma Vieceli.  Issue 1 comes with 4 covers including a blank variant that you can get your favorite artist to sketch a cover for you.

"I'M THE DOCTOR, AND I'D VERY MUCH LIKE TO KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING IN MY HOUSE..."

Get ready for an all-new season of comics adventures featuring the Eighth Doctor, as played by Paul McGann in the Doctor Who movie, fan-favorite minisode Night of the Doctor... and over fourteen years (and counting!) of astounding Big Finish audio spectaculars!

Doctor Who - Dark Convoy Synopsis

This month's Short Trip is a 7th Doctor tale narrated by Sophie Aldred who played Ace during the 7th Doctor era.  it is out now for download only at Big Finish's website.
http://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/dark-convoy-1100

Materialising aboard the submarine HMS Thunder during the Second World War, the Doctor and Ace join Commander Fitzgerald and his crew as they track a fellow sub in trouble.

While the Doctor advises the Captain on navigational matters, Ace joins in a daring mission to rescue sailors in the water. With German planes overhead, no-one’s survival is guaranteed…

Producer Michael Stevens
Script Editor Michael Stevens
Executive Producers Jason Haigh-Ellery and Nicholas Briggs

Written By: Mark B Oliver
Cast

Sophie Aldred (Narrator)

Marvel Vs DC - SDCC 2015 - Batman Vs Superman, Suicide Squad, Deadpool, Fantastic Four and Agent Carter vs Agents of SHIELD

Marvel Vs. DC
SDCC 2015
By Ken Parker

Taking information that has been coming from San Diego Comic Con, we have some highlights including...

Batman v Superman Trailer - 

Ok, I am now officially interested. Parts of it still don't look right but they are at least addressing the whole Superman allowing a whole city to be destroyed and taking part in it idea. I don't think I will be 100% comfortable with it until I see the movie but this has relaxed my fears a bit.

Suicide Squad Trailer -

WOW - this looks good.  I am probably more interested in this than Batman Vs. Superman and it looks like Margot Robbie is going to steal the show as Harley Quinn.  

Eye on Sci-Fi - Special San Diego Comic Con Edition - Star Wars, Sherlock and The Walking Dead

SDCC 2015 News
By Ken Parker

I don't think I would ever go to San Diego Comic Con - I can't imagine waiting in a line for over 15+ hours, let alone 2.  But thanks to the internet, we are getting reports and videos straight from the convention. Lots of stuff to cover so here we go!


Star Wars Episode VII - There was a behind the scenes video shown and a panel that must have been incredible -

Peter Capaldi on Conan - SDCC 2015 Doctor Who

Doctor Who - SDCC Doctor Who Panel With Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Michelle Gomez and Steven Moffat

Here is the Doctor Who panel from SDCC which was held yesterday.  Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Michelle Gomez and Steven Moffat dish on the new series and answer questions from the fans.

DOCTOR WHO NEW SEASON TRAILER AND SEPTEMBER 19 PREMIERE DATE RELEASED AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON‏

DOCTOR WHO NEW SEASON TRAILER RELEASED AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON

THE DOCTOR AND CLARA RETURN WITH ELECTRIFYING ADVENTURES ON BBC AMERICA SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

San Diego Comic-Con – July 9, 2015 – Exploding with epic and thrilling adventures, Doctor Who returns to BBC AMERICA on Saturday, September 19 in the new season of the hit show.

The Doctor (Peter Capaldi) is joined by Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman) for time travel on a cinematic scale. Having the time of their lives, the pair meet new and old monsters, and go on a journey that takes them to deadly alien planets, creepy underwater bases, Vikings villages, a global Zygon uprising, and leads them through hidden alien dens, to the very end of time itself.

Meeting monsters old and new the Doctor will come face to face with Missy (Michelle Gomez), a

Doctor Who - Series Nine Trailer

Doctor Who - Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman and Michelle Gomez Talk Who at SDCC

Here are three interviews from various news outlets with Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman and Michelle Gomez talking about Doctor Who and other interesting stuff at SDCC.

Doctor Who - Peter Capaldi SDCC Interview For Lego Dimensions

Doctor Who Arrives In LEGO Dimensions!

Doctor Who - The Fan Show First Look At Lego Dimensions

Doctor Who - The Fan Show Arrives At SDCC

Classic Thunderbirds Adventures Are Go on Kickstarter!

A new Kickstarter has just launched which looks to produce one or more classic style Thunderbirds stories, utilizing older puppet and filming techniques combining with 60's audio recordings of three original adventures.

The original adventures were produced for mini records that included voices and sound effects from the original Thunderbirds TV series which was produced by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson in 1965. Three of these stories were brand new adventures and it is those three stories that producer Steven La Riviere hopes to make, starting with one title and if the stretch goals of the Kickstarter are reached, two more.  Riviere produced the Filmed in Supermarionation documentary that came out last year.  In the documentary several newly produced scenes were created featuring models, effects and puppets and it is this technique that they hope to re-create for this venture.

The Kickstarter features lots of excellent rewards including a copy of the first story on DVD or Blu-Ray, a photo book, trip to the premiere of the adventure and actual props from the new production. The Kickstarter site says it all so take a look!!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1558089494/thunderbirds-1965-new-episodes-from-1960s-recordin

Marvel Vs. DC - Guardians of the Galaxy, Daredevil, Deadpool and Ant-Man

By Ken Parker
July 2015

This tine around we look at what Marvel is doing on television and the movies and we see a little in terms of DC because they have nothing until next year. See who Haley Atwell has been hanging out with while waiting for shooting to begin on her series and learn a little more about Daredevil season 2

Doctor Who - Preview and Synopsis For 11th Doctor Issue 14

Out today is the beginning of the finale of the first run of the 11th Doctor comic and the first part starts today.


•PART 1 OF THE 2-PART SEASON FINALE!

• Series co-writers Al Ewing and Rob Williams team up for an unmissable mini-epic, as a year's worth of stories come to a head!

New Comic Book Checklist For July 8th

DARK HORSE COMICS
Abe Sapien 24
Baltimore:PB: Steadfast Tin Soldier + Vampire Novel
Creepy Presents:THC: Alex Toth
Eerie Comics 7
Harrow County 3
High Crimes:THC:
Kabuki:THC: Library 1
Negative Space 1
Rebels 4
Tomorrows 1

DC COMICS
Aquaman:TPB: Diego
Arrow: Season 2.5: 10
Batman (2) 42
Batman: Arkham Knight:TPB: 1
Batman: Catwoman (4) 42
Batman: Eternal:TPB: 2
Batman: Gotham Academy 8
Batman:GN: Jiro Kuwata Batman 2
Batman/Superman 22

Doctor Who - Spearhead from Space Review

To celebrate Jon Pertwee's 96th birthday we look back at his very first story as The Doctor.

Doctor Who:
Spearhead From Space
By Robert Holmes

“You really believe in a man who has helped to save the world twice, with the power to change his physical appearance? An alien who travels though time and space, in a police box!”

The newly regenerated 3rd Doctor has arrived on earth the worst for wear as he has been traumatize by being forced to regenerate by the Time Lords after his trial.  His exile on earth hasn’t started off all that well as The Doctor is hospitalized and almost kidnapped and then grazed by a bullet from a UNIT soldier.  Not a very good start in your new body.  Over shadowed by those events was a mysterious asteroid shower with quite a few of them making their way to earth.  But the problem is these are not your ordinary space debris as The Nestene Intelligence is was part of that and that act was the first salvo fired in the invasion of Earth.  With the control of plastic and the plastic creatures the Autons to control it’s up to the new Doctor and his new companion Liz Shaw to stop them with the aid of UNIT and the Brigadier.  

Doctor Who - Big Finish Announces Theatre of War Cast

Big Finish has announced the cast for its next novel adaption Theatre of War.  Theatre of War will be out in December along with All Consuming Fire.  Fans of the New Adventures will remeber that this was the book that introduced Irving Braxiatel.  The cast for this story is below.

Sylvester McCoy (The Doctor) Sophie Aldred (Ace), Lisa Bowerman (Bernice Summerfield), Miles Richardson (Irving Braxiatel), Kirsty Besterman (Lannic), Richard Vranch (Gilmanuk), Ed Stoppard (Fortalexa), Bryan Dick (The Exec), Ramon Tikaram (Marlock), Gus Brown (Krane), Milo Twomey (Jorvik).

Doctor Who - Neve McIntosh "Madame Vastra" Added To NYCC Guest List

Neve McIntosh who plays Madame Vastra on Doctor Who as recently as the Series 8 opener Deep Breath will be a guest at this years New York Comic Con.  She will be appearing all day signing autographs and appearing for photo ops.  NYCC will be held at the Javits Center on October 8th to the 11th.
http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/

Doctor Who - Series 9 Teaser Pics

Below are two teaser pics for the series 9 opener.  They don't give much away but it is a sure sign the new series will be here soon.

Doctor Who - Frazer Hines Visits The TARDIS Set

Frazer Hines visited the TARDIS today and was greeted by The Doctor Peter Capaldi.

Doctor Who - The Fan Show: Fanwatch

This weeks Doctor Who Fan Show takes a look at the fans.  From the Cosplayers to the autograph seekers.

Doctor Who - The Crawling Terror Review

Doctor Who:
The Crawling Terror
By Mike Tucker

The Doctor and Clara arrive in the English countryside and come across something that just doesn’t fit with a day out in the country.    Giant insects seem to have taken over a small town and seem to be using the inhabitants as food.  From giant beetles to giant mosquitos and worst of all a giant spider seem to have the town in a frenzy.  What The Doctor and Clara are finding out if the mosquito bites you  you turn into a zombie and start menacing the town.

But that isn’t the only problem. Hidden in a factory is a mystery that harkens back to World War Two.  A machine that is responsible for releasing aliens into the England that was thought to have been destroyed during a German bombing raid.  The Doctor has discovered that it is now functioning and needs to find a way to stop it before an alien invasion destroys the Earth.