The new "Doctor Who" season's second installment, "The Devil's Chord," is the closest the show's come to a proper musical episode. Sure, there was that brief musical number in the latest Christmas episode, and that one song-based resolution in season 7, but we've never seen the show embrace the music quite like this one. There are multiple original numbers, including a battle where the villain's using floating notations like a cowboy swinging a lasso around. It's fun when "Doctor Who" goes full weird, and this episode is an exciting promise of more musical weirdness to come.
But judging the episode by proper musical standards, how does it hold up? Well, not great. There's the problem that "There's Always a Twist At the End" is the only genuine catchy banger in the bunch, but more importantly, we never really got to hear the Doctor and Ruby sing about anything that matters. Sure,...
But judging the episode by proper musical standards, how does it hold up? Well, not great. There's the problem that "There's Always a Twist At the End" is the only genuine catchy banger in the bunch, but more importantly, we never really got to hear the Doctor and Ruby sing about anything that matters. Sure,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Warning: contains spoilers for Doctor Who series 14 episode 1 “Space Babies”.
The new series of Doctor Who begins with The Doctor and Ruby encountering an abandoned spaceship that doubles as a daycare. The babies sit in computerized strollers while a computerized nanny takes care of them. The time travelers have to figure out why the babies were abandoned and who or what caused the human crew to flee or die.
Den Of Geek interviewed Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson to find out the behind-the-scenes tricks used to make the titular “Space Babies” come alive on screen.
Gatwa and Gibson describe “Space Babies” as the most technically challenging episode they filmed in series 14. “There were 12 real babies and then they’d get shipped off, and then we’d get these rubber jelly babies, that kind of looked like demon versions of the babies,” Gatwa says. The dolls apparently had an awkward plastic feel to them.
The new series of Doctor Who begins with The Doctor and Ruby encountering an abandoned spaceship that doubles as a daycare. The babies sit in computerized strollers while a computerized nanny takes care of them. The time travelers have to figure out why the babies were abandoned and who or what caused the human crew to flee or die.
Den Of Geek interviewed Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson to find out the behind-the-scenes tricks used to make the titular “Space Babies” come alive on screen.
Gatwa and Gibson describe “Space Babies” as the most technically challenging episode they filmed in series 14. “There were 12 real babies and then they’d get shipped off, and then we’d get these rubber jelly babies, that kind of looked like demon versions of the babies,” Gatwa says. The dolls apparently had an awkward plastic feel to them.
- 5/12/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
If you're a Doctor Who fan, then chances are you'll know the series has primarily been shot in Wales since its 2005 relaunch. Various locations used for iconic scenes have become must-visit destinations, while Cardiff even featured a "Doctor Who Experience" for a time.
The latest series of the long-running sci-fi TV show returned last night and, while Disney+'s involvement has given Doctor Who a much bigger budget, much of the action remains rooted in Wales.
During a recent press event for the series, we asked stars Ncuti Gatwa (The Doctor) and Millie Gibson (Ruby Sunday) what they enjoyed about filming in Cardiff before wondering why returning showrunner Russell T Davies chose to keep the Whoniverse there.
After all, when the news broke that Disney+ would stream the series, some worried that we'd see the franchise "Americanized." That hasn't happened, and it turns out there's a very good reason why not.
The latest series of the long-running sci-fi TV show returned last night and, while Disney+'s involvement has given Doctor Who a much bigger budget, much of the action remains rooted in Wales.
During a recent press event for the series, we asked stars Ncuti Gatwa (The Doctor) and Millie Gibson (Ruby Sunday) what they enjoyed about filming in Cardiff before wondering why returning showrunner Russell T Davies chose to keep the Whoniverse there.
After all, when the news broke that Disney+ would stream the series, some worried that we'd see the franchise "Americanized." That hasn't happened, and it turns out there's a very good reason why not.
- 5/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
This post contains spoilers for the latest episodes of "Doctor Who."
There's a moment in the latest episode of "Doctor Who," a campy, big-hearted, Beatles-featuring riff on the importance of music, in which the Doctor opens up a bit more than fans might expect. It's been clear since last year's introductory episode that Ncuti Gatwa's era of the long-running sci-fi series (which is also former showrunner Russell T. Davies' second era) will be different from the "Doctor Who" we've seen before. As the Fifteenth Doctor, Gatwa infuses the show with a sense of modernity. He's openly queer, Black, and a Millennial, and he performs the lead role with a precise and deeply endearing sense of emotional openness. Die-hard fans of the series can quickly count the amount of times the Doctor has cried in the past, but Gatwa's Fifteen has already had tears welling behind his eyes a few...
There's a moment in the latest episode of "Doctor Who," a campy, big-hearted, Beatles-featuring riff on the importance of music, in which the Doctor opens up a bit more than fans might expect. It's been clear since last year's introductory episode that Ncuti Gatwa's era of the long-running sci-fi series (which is also former showrunner Russell T. Davies' second era) will be different from the "Doctor Who" we've seen before. As the Fifteenth Doctor, Gatwa infuses the show with a sense of modernity. He's openly queer, Black, and a Millennial, and he performs the lead role with a precise and deeply endearing sense of emotional openness. Die-hard fans of the series can quickly count the amount of times the Doctor has cried in the past, but Gatwa's Fifteen has already had tears welling behind his eyes a few...
- 5/11/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
This post contains spoilers for the latest episodes of "Doctor Who."
It turns out love really is all you need. Well, love and a Time Lord willing to fight off the spirit of music through a delightfully campy song battle that sees literal musical notes fill the air. The showdown between the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa), Ruby (Millie Gibson), and the chaotic being known as Maestro (Jinkx Monsoon) in the new season's second episode might be one of the goofiest things that's happened on "Doctor Who" recently -- and it's not even the most over-the-top part of the episode. "The Devil's Chord" takes some deliciously weird risks, the biggest of which is centering its drama on "characters" who aren't exactly historical figures yet: The Beatles.
Of course, the long-running BBC sci-fi series (which recently made the move to Disney+) is known for crafting plotlines that see its central heroes mucking...
It turns out love really is all you need. Well, love and a Time Lord willing to fight off the spirit of music through a delightfully campy song battle that sees literal musical notes fill the air. The showdown between the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa), Ruby (Millie Gibson), and the chaotic being known as Maestro (Jinkx Monsoon) in the new season's second episode might be one of the goofiest things that's happened on "Doctor Who" recently -- and it's not even the most over-the-top part of the episode. "The Devil's Chord" takes some deliciously weird risks, the biggest of which is centering its drama on "characters" who aren't exactly historical figures yet: The Beatles.
Of course, the long-running BBC sci-fi series (which recently made the move to Disney+) is known for crafting plotlines that see its central heroes mucking...
- 5/11/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Doctor Who kicked off its new season with a ship full of babies, a far-future cellphone data “plan,” and a literal booger monster. (Ewww.)
Last we saw the Fifteenth Doctor (Sex Education‘s Ncuti Gatwa) and Ruby Sunday (Coronation Street‘s Millie Gibson), they battled goblins, endured a musical number courtesy of said creatures, and saved a child from temporal deletion. With the groundwork laid and a core dynamic established, “Space Babies” gets right to it: Aboard the Tardis, Ruby and the Doctor travel 150 million years into the past. They arrive without a hitch, at which point Ruby, all giggles and grins,...
Last we saw the Fifteenth Doctor (Sex Education‘s Ncuti Gatwa) and Ruby Sunday (Coronation Street‘s Millie Gibson), they battled goblins, endured a musical number courtesy of said creatures, and saved a child from temporal deletion. With the groundwork laid and a core dynamic established, “Space Babies” gets right to it: Aboard the Tardis, Ruby and the Doctor travel 150 million years into the past. They arrive without a hitch, at which point Ruby, all giggles and grins,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Hayden Mears
- TVLine.com
The latest iteration of “Doctor Who” has made a grand entrance on Disney+, marking a new era for the beloved series with Ncuti Gatwa taking on the mantle of the Time Lord. This season stands out not only for its historic casting but also for the fresh and joyous energy it brings to the screen. Gatwa’s portrayal is both groundbreaking and charismatic, infusing the character with a new layer of complexity and charm. The show’s narrative continues to be a whimsical blend of science fiction and drama, with the first episode, “Space Babies,” setting a high bar for the season. It introduces us to Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson, whose chemistry with the Doctor is instantly palpable, promising a dynamic and engaging partnership.
The season opener wastes no time in thrusting viewers into the action, with the Tardis landing in the age of dinosaurs, followed by a...
The season opener wastes no time in thrusting viewers into the action, with the Tardis landing in the age of dinosaurs, followed by a...
- 5/11/2024
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson begin their excellent adventures in earnest: here’s our Doctor Who Space Babies spoiler-filled review.
Final warning: this review contains spoilers.
For those of us who grew up in the era of wobbly monsters, episodes of Doctor Who afforded one set and a bit of studio time, and the same corridor shot from multiple angles, this new era of the show still takes a little getting used to. To see Doctor Who able to segue into a side moment where there are convincing-looking dinosaurs roaming and for it not even to be the main thrust of the story is quite something really.
But here we are, and all power to it. I’m betting a pound that the butterfly effect at the start comes back towards the end of the series, though.
Space Babies, then, is set up as another recruitment episode of the show,...
Final warning: this review contains spoilers.
For those of us who grew up in the era of wobbly monsters, episodes of Doctor Who afforded one set and a bit of studio time, and the same corridor shot from multiple angles, this new era of the show still takes a little getting used to. To see Doctor Who able to segue into a side moment where there are convincing-looking dinosaurs roaming and for it not even to be the main thrust of the story is quite something really.
But here we are, and all power to it. I’m betting a pound that the butterfly effect at the start comes back towards the end of the series, though.
Space Babies, then, is set up as another recruitment episode of the show,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
The following contains spoilers from the second new Doctor Who episode, “The Devil’s Chord,” now streaming on Disney+.
It appears that something is quite wrong with Ruby Sunday, the Fifteenth Doctor’s newly recruited companion.
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It appears that something is quite wrong with Ruby Sunday, the Fifteenth Doctor’s newly recruited companion.
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In the second episode of Doctor Who Season 14 — which, to hear Disney+ tell it, is Season 1, Episode 3 (because they’re...
- 5/11/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the first two episodes of Doctor Who Season 1, “Space Babies” and “The Devil’s Chord.”] Really, it only took a couple minutes in his first appearance in the last of the Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials to know that Ncuti Gatwa is the right one to take over the role of the Doctor. He embodies the fun and joy of the character—and, as we see as the new season gets underway, some of the weight and darkness as well. Gatwa’s Doctor’s introduction came with a twist, with David Tennant’s Fourteenth not regenerating but bigenerating, splitting in two. It was fun, and compared to Fourteen (who was clearly feeling a lot), the Fifteenth Doctor seemed to be doing a lot better. But now, in “The Devil’s Chord,” the Doctor tells the newest companion, Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson), that defeating the Toymaker, which he did via bigeneration, took everything and ...
- 5/11/2024
- TV Insider
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the Doctor Who Season 1 episode “The Devil’s Chord.”] Simply put, Jinkx Monsoon is fun, both onscreen as Maestro and off, discussing her villainous turn on Doctor Who. The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) head to the ’60s to see The Beatles in the recording studio, only to discover something is really wrong with music. And to bring it back, they must face off against Maestro, who turns out to be one of the Toymaker’s children. They are defeated, in a music battle that features The Beatles, but as they’re banished, they warn, “the one who waits is almost here.” Below, Jink Monsoon discusses her guest spot and shares hopes for a return appearance. I know that Russell T. Davies approached you to play Maestro, so talk about the conversations you had with him. Jinkx Monsoon: So before the Maestro conversation, Russell and I had...
- 5/11/2024
- TV Insider
Warning: this Doctor Who review contains plot spoilers.
To use some technical musical terminology – this one’s a banger.
Like most fans, I was very intrigued when I heard that Russell T Davies would be returning as showrunner. Having decisively brought Doctor Who into the 21st century, remade it in his own image and delivered a bona fide cultural phenomenon, Davies had subsequently gone on to make several other successful shows. It’s not like he needed to come back. He had nothing to prove. So it seemed safe to assume that if he was going return, it was because he had new ideas, new things he wanted to say, new experiments he was hungry to try out.
That was an exciting prospect. The Tennant specials had swagger, but they were something of a victory lap – comfortable 60th anniversary reunions tying up loose ends, though obviously not without surprises. Then...
To use some technical musical terminology – this one’s a banger.
Like most fans, I was very intrigued when I heard that Russell T Davies would be returning as showrunner. Having decisively brought Doctor Who into the 21st century, remade it in his own image and delivered a bona fide cultural phenomenon, Davies had subsequently gone on to make several other successful shows. It’s not like he needed to come back. He had nothing to prove. So it seemed safe to assume that if he was going return, it was because he had new ideas, new things he wanted to say, new experiments he was hungry to try out.
That was an exciting prospect. The Tennant specials had swagger, but they were something of a victory lap – comfortable 60th anniversary reunions tying up loose ends, though obviously not without surprises. Then...
- 5/11/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Following its critically acclaimed first season, AMC’s “Interview with the Vampire” is back for round two, and the Gothic drama based on Anne Rice’s beloved novels remains one of TV’s best and brightest despite the inherent darkness within.
The new season (premiering Sunday at 9/8c on AMC and AMC+) picks up in the aftermath of the jaw-dropping reveal that closed out the show’s freshman outing: Louis’ (Jacob Anderson) loyal assistant Rashid is actually his vampire lover, Armand (Assad Zaman). Once again the show makes excellent use of its unique interview framing to jump between multiple timelines as Louis weaves a complicated tale for journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian), one that explores his relationships with both Armand and Claudia, beginning with their adventures in Paris in the 1940s.
But lest you worry the show has entirely forgotten Sam Reid’s Lestat in the wake of Louis and...
The new season (premiering Sunday at 9/8c on AMC and AMC+) picks up in the aftermath of the jaw-dropping reveal that closed out the show’s freshman outing: Louis’ (Jacob Anderson) loyal assistant Rashid is actually his vampire lover, Armand (Assad Zaman). Once again the show makes excellent use of its unique interview framing to jump between multiple timelines as Louis weaves a complicated tale for journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian), one that explores his relationships with both Armand and Claudia, beginning with their adventures in Paris in the 1940s.
But lest you worry the show has entirely forgotten Sam Reid’s Lestat in the wake of Louis and...
- 5/11/2024
- by Kaitlin Thomas
- Gold Derby
“Doctor Who’s” Ncuti Gatwa just faced off against the franchise’s wackiest, most over-the-top villain yet. And that was before they started singing.
Enter “RuPaul’s Drag Race” superstar Jinkx Monsoon as Maestro.
Those familiar with Monsoon’s game wouldn’t expect anything else from her: the beloved two-time “Drag Race” winner is currently taking Broadway by storm, wowing audiences as Audrey in “Little Shop of Horrors” opposite Corbin Bleu. This summer, she will return to “Chicago,” reprising her role as Mama Morton after she became the cast’s first drag performer in 2023.
And she’s not done dreaming big — Monsoon’s still got her sights set on becoming a Disney Villain one day. “I’m available! People know how to get in contact with me. I got a great laugh, and I can sing. I was raised by Ursula the sea witch,” she says.
While Ursula may be her “mother,...
Enter “RuPaul’s Drag Race” superstar Jinkx Monsoon as Maestro.
Those familiar with Monsoon’s game wouldn’t expect anything else from her: the beloved two-time “Drag Race” winner is currently taking Broadway by storm, wowing audiences as Audrey in “Little Shop of Horrors” opposite Corbin Bleu. This summer, she will return to “Chicago,” reprising her role as Mama Morton after she became the cast’s first drag performer in 2023.
And she’s not done dreaming big — Monsoon’s still got her sights set on becoming a Disney Villain one day. “I’m available! People know how to get in contact with me. I got a great laugh, and I can sing. I was raised by Ursula the sea witch,” she says.
While Ursula may be her “mother,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay and Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Doctor Who, Baby Reindeer and the Met Gala.
Baby Reindeer FYC event
Writer, creator and star Richard Gadd joined co-stars Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau, director Weronika Tofilska and editor Peter Oliver for a For Your Consideration panel in L.A. on Tuesday.
Jessica Gunning, Richard Gadd and Nava Mau
Doctor Who premiere
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson walked the red carpet at the L.A. premiere of their Disney+ series, alongside showrunner Russell T. Davies, on Wednesday.
Russell T. Davies, Craig Erwich (president, Disney Television Group), Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Ayo Davis (president, Disney Branded Television) and Charlie Andrews (executive vp, live action and unscripted series at Disney Branded Television)
Loot FYC event
Apple TV+ kicked off its “Think Apple TV+ Emmy House” on May 3 with an FYC event for Loot,...
Baby Reindeer FYC event
Writer, creator and star Richard Gadd joined co-stars Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau, director Weronika Tofilska and editor Peter Oliver for a For Your Consideration panel in L.A. on Tuesday.
Jessica Gunning, Richard Gadd and Nava Mau
Doctor Who premiere
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson walked the red carpet at the L.A. premiere of their Disney+ series, alongside showrunner Russell T. Davies, on Wednesday.
Russell T. Davies, Craig Erwich (president, Disney Television Group), Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Ayo Davis (president, Disney Branded Television) and Charlie Andrews (executive vp, live action and unscripted series at Disney Branded Television)
Loot FYC event
Apple TV+ kicked off its “Think Apple TV+ Emmy House” on May 3 with an FYC event for Loot,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney and the BBC really don’t want any spoilers revealed for today’s debut of the latest season of Doctor Who. Fair enough, but I’m here to tell you that you will hear some of the worst music ever in these opening episodes of Ncuti Gatwa’s hopefully long run as the famed Time Lord.
Crossing timelines and absent granddaughters aside, that’s the point.
Since Rwandan-born Gatwa’s debut in December last year, his Doctor Who has already flipped a lot of scripts on what the Tardis travelling Doctor is and should be. Yes, the Fifteenth Doctor is the first Black and the first openly Queer incarnation of the Gallifreyan since the iconic British series debuted in 1963, as well as the first person not born in the UK to play the Time Lord Both those representations are long overdue and wonderful, but the real thing about this...
Crossing timelines and absent granddaughters aside, that’s the point.
Since Rwandan-born Gatwa’s debut in December last year, his Doctor Who has already flipped a lot of scripts on what the Tardis travelling Doctor is and should be. Yes, the Fifteenth Doctor is the first Black and the first openly Queer incarnation of the Gallifreyan since the iconic British series debuted in 1963, as well as the first person not born in the UK to play the Time Lord Both those representations are long overdue and wonderful, but the real thing about this...
- 5/10/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
The Doctor Who press juggernaut materialized in New York last week, bringing with it leading stars Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson. The iconic, long-running BBC science-fiction show about a time-and-space traveling alien debuts its latest season on streamer Disney+ on Friday.
Gatwa, who grew up in Scotland after leaving Rwanda as a child, is already known for playing Eric Effiong in Sex Education (Netflix) and as one of the many Kens in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie (2023). Lesser known internationally is Gibson, who turns 20 in June. In the U.K., the actor made a name for herself in the television soap opera, Coronation Street (which is even longer-running than Doctor Who).
The Hollywood Reporter caught up with the pair to discuss the opening two episodes of their first season (which release at 7 p.m. on the streamer). There’s no spoilers below, but do come back Saturday for the second part of this interview,...
Gatwa, who grew up in Scotland after leaving Rwanda as a child, is already known for playing Eric Effiong in Sex Education (Netflix) and as one of the many Kens in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie (2023). Lesser known internationally is Gibson, who turns 20 in June. In the U.K., the actor made a name for herself in the television soap opera, Coronation Street (which is even longer-running than Doctor Who).
The Hollywood Reporter caught up with the pair to discuss the opening two episodes of their first season (which release at 7 p.m. on the streamer). There’s no spoilers below, but do come back Saturday for the second part of this interview,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Cameron K McEwan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Is That Callie Cooke in Doctor Who's Space Babies? Season 14 Celeb Cameos Explored - Main Image
Doctor Who Space Babies is finally coming today, but does it feature the show’s guest stars such as Callie Cooke?
Previously, the BBC and Disney+ announced the star-studded cast list of the new Doctor Who season, adding even more hype for many long-time fans.
With the new episode set to premiere worldwide today, the question on some fans’ minds is who will appear alongside the new stars Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson.
Callie Cooke Plays a Major Role in Doctor Who, But Not in Space Babies
As shown in the Doctor Who trailer released in late March, English actress Callie Cooke has joined the Whoverse in an undisclosed role.
Cooke has played roles in various TV series over the past few years. For instance, she played Shelley in the BBC’s Henpocalypse! and...
Doctor Who Space Babies is finally coming today, but does it feature the show’s guest stars such as Callie Cooke?
Previously, the BBC and Disney+ announced the star-studded cast list of the new Doctor Who season, adding even more hype for many long-time fans.
With the new episode set to premiere worldwide today, the question on some fans’ minds is who will appear alongside the new stars Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson.
Callie Cooke Plays a Major Role in Doctor Who, But Not in Space Babies
As shown in the Doctor Who trailer released in late March, English actress Callie Cooke has joined the Whoverse in an undisclosed role.
Cooke has played roles in various TV series over the past few years. For instance, she played Shelley in the BBC’s Henpocalypse! and...
- 5/10/2024
- EpicStream
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Doctor Who is back for a new season — this time with a brand-new incarnation of the titular character: Fifteenth Doctor, portrayed by Ncuti Gatwa (Sex Education, Barbie). Fifteenth Doctor will be teamed up with Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson.
Technically on its 14th season (and also,...
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Doctor Who is back for a new season — this time with a brand-new incarnation of the titular character: Fifteenth Doctor, portrayed by Ncuti Gatwa (Sex Education, Barbie). Fifteenth Doctor will be teamed up with Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson.
Technically on its 14th season (and also,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
While filming episode one of “Doctor Who” season 14, entitled “Space Babies,” Millie Gibson had to do the impossible: keep the attention of 20 infants at once. Although she was bearing her soul in a speech integral to her character’s backstory, the babies kept dozing off and losing their attention to the flashing lights of the space-age set. So, to keep their little eyes focused on her, she delivered her lines while a nursery rhyme played on her phone just out of camera view.
“It was so hard honestly,” recalled Gibson. “It was the most bizarre thing but it will stay in my mind forever.”
The cast and crew of “Doctor Who” walked the red carpet on premiere night Wednesday at the NeueHouse in Hollywood ready to celebrate 60 years of the Doctor and discuss how they brought the new season’s debut episode to life.
The 14th season of “Doctor Who...
“It was so hard honestly,” recalled Gibson. “It was the most bizarre thing but it will stay in my mind forever.”
The cast and crew of “Doctor Who” walked the red carpet on premiere night Wednesday at the NeueHouse in Hollywood ready to celebrate 60 years of the Doctor and discuss how they brought the new season’s debut episode to life.
The 14th season of “Doctor Who...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Ncuti Gatwa, who stars as the Fifteenth Doctor in the new season of Doctor Who, makes history as the first Black Doctor in the long-running franchise, and is opening up about dealing with race in the series.
“I think that there would be no way to not, you have to address race,” Gatwa told The Hollywood Reporter at the show’s Los Angeles premiere on Wednesday. “This is the first time the Doctor has been Black for this long and he tends to spend most of his time on Earth, it’s a favorite of his, and so yeah, it would be essential to explore race within his tenure.”
“It’s something that I would want to do and like I don’t think you could ignore it,” the star added, teasing, “You can’t ignore my chocolate-ness, so we’re not going to ignore it.”
When his casting was first announced,...
“I think that there would be no way to not, you have to address race,” Gatwa told The Hollywood Reporter at the show’s Los Angeles premiere on Wednesday. “This is the first time the Doctor has been Black for this long and he tends to spend most of his time on Earth, it’s a favorite of his, and so yeah, it would be essential to explore race within his tenure.”
“It’s something that I would want to do and like I don’t think you could ignore it,” the star added, teasing, “You can’t ignore my chocolate-ness, so we’re not going to ignore it.”
When his casting was first announced,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Meet the New Time Lord: Ncuti Gatwa Embarks on Galactic Adventures The charismatic Ncuti Gatwa, known for his role in Barbie, assumes the mantle of the Fifteenth Doctor in the beloved series Doctor Who. Joining him in time-travelling exploits is Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday, a new and intriguing character poised to bring fresh dynamics to the series. Additional Cast Members Enrich the Whoniverse The series also welcomes back familiar faces such as Jemma Redgrave, Bonnie Langford, and Yasmin Finney, reprising their roles as Kate Stewart, Mel Bush, and Rose Noble, respectively. Distinguished newcomers including Jonathan Groff, heralded for his
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- 5/9/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
RuPaul's Drag Race Star Jinkx Monsoon Set to Play Doctor Who's Musical Villain Maestro - Main Image
The long-running sci-fi series is adding RuPaul's Drag Race star Jinkx Monsoon to their cast list. Meet Doctor Who's musical villain, Maestro!
RuPaul's Drag Race's Jinkx Monsoon is a Musical Wonder
Jinkx Monsoon is a singer, drag performer, actor, and writer who won in RuPaul's Drag Race season 5 and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 7.
Best known for The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Special (2020), Happiest Season (2020), and Blame the Hero (2019), she can change into just about anything.
As a chameleon of an actress, she can outperform just about anyone, even her own self.
Monsoon will be continuing her role as Audrey in an off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors before she rejoins Broadway's Chicago on June 27 as Matron "Mama" Morton.
This also includes her musical performance, as shown when she played...
The long-running sci-fi series is adding RuPaul's Drag Race star Jinkx Monsoon to their cast list. Meet Doctor Who's musical villain, Maestro!
RuPaul's Drag Race's Jinkx Monsoon is a Musical Wonder
Jinkx Monsoon is a singer, drag performer, actor, and writer who won in RuPaul's Drag Race season 5 and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 7.
Best known for The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Special (2020), Happiest Season (2020), and Blame the Hero (2019), she can change into just about anything.
As a chameleon of an actress, she can outperform just about anyone, even her own self.
Monsoon will be continuing her role as Audrey in an off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors before she rejoins Broadway's Chicago on June 27 as Matron "Mama" Morton.
This also includes her musical performance, as shown when she played...
- 5/9/2024
- EpicStream
Doctor Who‘s latest duo, Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson, first charmed viewers during 2023’s sweet yuletide special, where they delighted audiences with a captivating adventure for the 15th Doctor (Gatwa) and companion Ruby Sunday (Gibson) that involved dangerous Goblins, an adorable foster baby, and singing! Now, we’re getting ready to see a lot more of their onscreen partnership as Disney+ prepares to release its first season of the timey-wimey series on their streaming service on Friday, May 10 (with two episodes). What can we expect? Well, a lot more musical moments, new crying infants, and even some crazy stunt work (it’s definitely been a minute since we’ve seen that on Who!). Below, Gatwa and Gibson dish on their first audition together, “Space Babies,” this season’s incredible guest stars, and more. I love the friendship chemistry between you two. Can you tell me a little bit about...
- 5/9/2024
- TV Insider
Is Ruby Sunday Bisexual in Doctor Who? S14 LGBTQ Themes Explored - Main Image
Is Ruby Sunday bisexual in the new Doctor Who season? The holiday special officially welcomes the Doctor's companion in preparation for season 14. Here's what the long-running sci-fi series showed Whovians about Ruby.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Doctor Who Holiday Special: The Church on Ruby Road, so proceed with caution.
Is Ruby Sunday Bisexual in Doctor Who?
The recent Christmas special, The Church on Ruby Road, introduces the fifteenth Doctor (played by Sex Education's Ncuti Gatwa) and his companion, Ruby Sunday (Coronation Streets' Millie Gibson) as they explore the truth behind Ruby's birth.
Since the special episode focuses on Ruby's identity, the 50-minute storyline also explores her sexuality. Ruby is confirmed to be an openly bisexual character, surrounded by queer friends and families.
This brought even more fans on board that the new Doctor Who...
Is Ruby Sunday bisexual in the new Doctor Who season? The holiday special officially welcomes the Doctor's companion in preparation for season 14. Here's what the long-running sci-fi series showed Whovians about Ruby.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Doctor Who Holiday Special: The Church on Ruby Road, so proceed with caution.
Is Ruby Sunday Bisexual in Doctor Who?
The recent Christmas special, The Church on Ruby Road, introduces the fifteenth Doctor (played by Sex Education's Ncuti Gatwa) and his companion, Ruby Sunday (Coronation Streets' Millie Gibson) as they explore the truth behind Ruby's birth.
Since the special episode focuses on Ruby's identity, the 50-minute storyline also explores her sexuality. Ruby is confirmed to be an openly bisexual character, surrounded by queer friends and families.
This brought even more fans on board that the new Doctor Who...
- 5/9/2024
- EpicStream
“How do I say this in a PG way?” asks Ncuti Gatwa, with a mischievous smile, ahead of the Los Angeles premiere of Doctor Who, which streams on Disney+ on May 10. Gatwa, who assumes command of the time and space-traveling Tardis as the Fifteenth Doctor, takes a pause before thoughtfully conveying his distinctive approach to expressive, headline-making style to The Hollywood Reporter.
“I’m someone that very much wears my heart on my sleeve. My emotions are very clear for everyone to see, so I like pieces that have a mixture of strength and vulnerability,” says Gatwa, who stole scenes as a Ken in Barbie, as well as on the film’s London premiere red carpet stunting in custom Valentino silver sequin short-shorts, a billowing cut-out cape and jaunty cowboy hat. “I always like something a little sexy, sensual.”
Through his close collaboration with stylist Felicity Kay, the Sex Education...
“I’m someone that very much wears my heart on my sleeve. My emotions are very clear for everyone to see, so I like pieces that have a mixture of strength and vulnerability,” says Gatwa, who stole scenes as a Ken in Barbie, as well as on the film’s London premiere red carpet stunting in custom Valentino silver sequin short-shorts, a billowing cut-out cape and jaunty cowboy hat. “I always like something a little sexy, sensual.”
Through his close collaboration with stylist Felicity Kay, the Sex Education...
- 5/9/2024
- by Fawnia Soo Hoo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The next “Doctor Who" installment, produced by the UK’s BBC, starring the ‘Fifteenth Doctor’, played by Ncuti Gatwa and his companion ‘Ruby Sunday’, portrayed by Millie Gibson, streams May 10, 2024 on Disney+:
“…this season of ‘Doctor Who’ , directed by Ben Chessell, Jamie Donoughue, Julie Anne Robinson and Dylan Holmes Williams follows the ‘Doctor’ and ‘Ruby Sunday’ through infinite adventures across time and space in the ‘Tardis’.
“From the ‘Regency’ era in England to war-torn futures, the duo champion the forces of good while encountering incredible friends and dangerous foes…”
Guest cast includes Aneurin Barnard, Anita Dobson, Yasmin Finney, Michelle Greenidge, Jonathan Groff, Bonnie Langford, Genesis Lynea, Jemma Redgrave, Lenny Rush, Indira Varma and Angela Wynter.
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“…this season of ‘Doctor Who’ , directed by Ben Chessell, Jamie Donoughue, Julie Anne Robinson and Dylan Holmes Williams follows the ‘Doctor’ and ‘Ruby Sunday’ through infinite adventures across time and space in the ‘Tardis’.
“From the ‘Regency’ era in England to war-torn futures, the duo champion the forces of good while encountering incredible friends and dangerous foes…”
Guest cast includes Aneurin Barnard, Anita Dobson, Yasmin Finney, Michelle Greenidge, Jonathan Groff, Bonnie Langford, Genesis Lynea, Jemma Redgrave, Lenny Rush, Indira Varma and Angela Wynter.
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- 5/8/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Your appointment with the Fifteenth Doctor is nigh.
This Friday at 7/6c on Disney+, Doctor Who will embark on a new season of adventures, with Ncuti Gatwa — introduced in the December special “The Giggle” — at the helm, and impromptu companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson, from the holiday special “The Church on Ruby Road”) at his side.
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“Season...
This Friday at 7/6c on Disney+, Doctor Who will embark on a new season of adventures, with Ncuti Gatwa — introduced in the December special “The Giggle” — at the helm, and impromptu companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson, from the holiday special “The Church on Ruby Road”) at his side.
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“Season...
- 5/8/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
It’s my obligatory caveat that I am not a Doctor Who “fan,” per se. I’m much more Who-curious.
While I was traumatized by Tom Baker’s Doctor in childhood, I’ve happily sampled the introduction of each new Doctor since the Christopher Eccleston reboot in 2005. After two or three episodes, I tend to tune out, checking back in at key or particularly acclaimed installments. For those keeping score, David Tennant’s Doctor was the one I watched the most of in total, though I stuck with Matt Smith for the longest in the beginning (Karen Gillan’s Amy Pond was responsible for a lot of that). Peter Capaldi, probably the Doctor I was most excited for based on previous credits, did the least for me.
Draw your own conclusions.
Based on his introduction in a pair of December 2023 specials and the first two episodes premiering on Disney+ this week,...
While I was traumatized by Tom Baker’s Doctor in childhood, I’ve happily sampled the introduction of each new Doctor since the Christopher Eccleston reboot in 2005. After two or three episodes, I tend to tune out, checking back in at key or particularly acclaimed installments. For those keeping score, David Tennant’s Doctor was the one I watched the most of in total, though I stuck with Matt Smith for the longest in the beginning (Karen Gillan’s Amy Pond was responsible for a lot of that). Peter Capaldi, probably the Doctor I was most excited for based on previous credits, did the least for me.
Draw your own conclusions.
Based on his introduction in a pair of December 2023 specials and the first two episodes premiering on Disney+ this week,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
May 11 is fast approaching, when Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson return in the Tardis for eight brand new Doctor Who episodes. See the latest trailer here.
Fans of British crime dramas are eating well at the moment, from new Tudor-set murder mystery Shardlake, which comes adapted from Cj Sansom’s novel series and is available now on Disney+. Shardlake stars Arthur Hughes as the titular lawyer sent to investigate a murder at a monastery that Thomas Cromwell (Sean Bean) is determined to close down.
There’s also the second series of Belfast-set Blue Lights currently airing on BBC One, as well as the second series of Liverpool-set The Responder, starring Martin Freeman and available to stream in full now. And if your Brit TV tastes extend to the stranger side of things, then Alibi has The Red King, an original crime mystery set on a weird island where the...
Fans of British crime dramas are eating well at the moment, from new Tudor-set murder mystery Shardlake, which comes adapted from Cj Sansom’s novel series and is available now on Disney+. Shardlake stars Arthur Hughes as the titular lawyer sent to investigate a murder at a monastery that Thomas Cromwell (Sean Bean) is determined to close down.
There’s also the second series of Belfast-set Blue Lights currently airing on BBC One, as well as the second series of Liverpool-set The Responder, starring Martin Freeman and available to stream in full now. And if your Brit TV tastes extend to the stranger side of things, then Alibi has The Red King, an original crime mystery set on a weird island where the...
- 5/8/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Exploring the World of Time Travel with Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson As the whirlwind of adventures in Doctor Who Season 14 unfolds, stars Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson share their most treasured episodes and experiences. Set against the backdrop of time-traveling escapades and formidable adversaries, the season promises an enthralling journey for the Fifteenth Doctor and his new companion, Ruby Sunday. The season kickstarted with the episode titled ‘The Church on Ruby Road’, where a significant focus was placed on Gibson’s character, Ruby, who discovers she was left at a church as a newborn. This poignant story arc not
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- 5/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
This article is spoiler-free
A new chapter in Doctor Who canon history began with the first full episode of the Fifteenth Doctor’s adventures “The Church on Ruby Road.” Series 14 opener “Space Babies” takes the Doctor and Ruby’s travels to the distant future. The adventures that follow will also feature trips to the Swinging ’60s, to the Regency Era, and to faraway planets.
While there will be moments of dancing, sightseeing, and meeting new people and beings, there will also be moments of danger. Whether from villains upset that their plans for domination are being challenged, or from extremes in the environment, there are plenty of things to trigger the Doctor and Ruby Sunday’s fight-or-flight instinct.
Den of Geek interviewed Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson about their character traits, what the Doctor and companion Ruby are most afraid of this season, and the importance of opening the Tardis door to everyone.
A new chapter in Doctor Who canon history began with the first full episode of the Fifteenth Doctor’s adventures “The Church on Ruby Road.” Series 14 opener “Space Babies” takes the Doctor and Ruby’s travels to the distant future. The adventures that follow will also feature trips to the Swinging ’60s, to the Regency Era, and to faraway planets.
While there will be moments of dancing, sightseeing, and meeting new people and beings, there will also be moments of danger. Whether from villains upset that their plans for domination are being challenged, or from extremes in the environment, there are plenty of things to trigger the Doctor and Ruby Sunday’s fight-or-flight instinct.
Den of Geek interviewed Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson about their character traits, what the Doctor and companion Ruby are most afraid of this season, and the importance of opening the Tardis door to everyone.
- 5/7/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
No television franchise sees changes like Doctor Who, but high turnover can be overrated when you’ve built a world as rich as this one. Our first glimpse of Series 14 and the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) came at the end of the Christmas specials in 2023. Gatwa came out the gate blazing and established himself as a fun-loving doctor, breaking the mold in terms of performance and style for the iconic character. Of course, Gatwa has already broken barriers as the first black and openly queer Doctor. On top of his groundbreaking aspects, the pure energy and charisma Gatwa’s brought to the role already makes it feel like we’ve hit the jackpot.
Doctor Who Series 14 Plot
The new Doctor begins noticing strange accidents throughout London. As he investigates, he meets a young woman – Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson). Abandoned at a Church as a baby, Ruby wants to know about her birth parents.
Doctor Who Series 14 Plot
The new Doctor begins noticing strange accidents throughout London. As he investigates, he meets a young woman – Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson). Abandoned at a Church as a baby, Ruby wants to know about her birth parents.
- 5/6/2024
- by Alan French
- FandomWire
Doctor Who is one of the most iconic and storied sci-fi franchises ever. However, while the long-running British TV series commands a legion of loyal Whovians across the globe, its low budget has held the show back from reaching the same heights as, say, Star Trek and Star Wars. However, with Disney+ now involved, Doctor Who stands a very real chance of breaking into the mainstream and attracting a larger audience than ever before. That was evident from last year’s specials and, with Russell T. Davies (who relaunched the series to great success in 2005) at the helm, the Whoniverse is in undeniably safe hands.
Two episodes were provided for review, both of which launch on Disney+/BBC this weekend. The first of those is "Space Babies," a light-hearted effort allowing Millie Davies to establish Ruby Sunday as the Doctor’s new companion as she discovers the wackiness and joy...
Two episodes were provided for review, both of which launch on Disney+/BBC this weekend. The first of those is "Space Babies," a light-hearted effort allowing Millie Davies to establish Ruby Sunday as the Doctor’s new companion as she discovers the wackiness and joy...
- 5/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
From “Star Wars” to The Beatles and The Beach Boys, everything old is new again this month at Disney+! The streamer is feeling nostalgic and is getting ready for several major premieres this May, including the remaster of the infamous 1969 Beatles documentary “Let It Be” and the premieres of new documentaries on The Beach Boys and visionary Jim Henson.
Disney+’s biggest premiere this month, though, is an international affair: the long-awaited new season of “Doctor Who,” starring Ncuti Gatwa as the recently regenerated Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as his interdimensional companion Ruby Sunday.
Check out everything coming to Disney+ this May and get your watch list in order with The Streamable’s top 5 picks for the month!
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Disney+’s biggest premiere this month, though, is an international affair: the long-awaited new season of “Doctor Who,” starring Ncuti Gatwa as the recently regenerated Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as his interdimensional companion Ruby Sunday.
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- 5/3/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
What To Watch In May 2024: From Panchayat Season 3 To More – Ott Releases Of The Month. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Another month has arrived with a lot of top-class content for the audiences. The May 2024 Ott release list seems pretty interesting, with special attention paid to the kids during their summer holidays. Right from drama to animation, this month has limited yet great options.
To begin with, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi is already streaming and is the biggest web series of the month. Apart from the Hindi web series, a lot of Korean and English content is ready to entertain the audiences as well.
There are Star Wars and Marvel titles ready to drop on Ott; meanwhile, a lot of new seasons will entertain the audiences of various shows. You might enjoy drama, romance, violence, and science all at the word go.
Trending Shaitaan On Ott: Ajay Devgn Eyes Fighter...
Another month has arrived with a lot of top-class content for the audiences. The May 2024 Ott release list seems pretty interesting, with special attention paid to the kids during their summer holidays. Right from drama to animation, this month has limited yet great options.
To begin with, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi is already streaming and is the biggest web series of the month. Apart from the Hindi web series, a lot of Korean and English content is ready to entertain the audiences as well.
There are Star Wars and Marvel titles ready to drop on Ott; meanwhile, a lot of new seasons will entertain the audiences of various shows. You might enjoy drama, romance, violence, and science all at the word go.
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- 5/2/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
The Forsyte Saga is returning to PBS and Masterpiece. The network has ordered a new series based on John Galsworthy's novels. A previous adaptation of the book series, starring Damian Lewis, Rupert Graves, Gina McKee, Corin Redgrave, and Ioan Gruffudd, aired on PBS in 2002 and ran for two seasons and 10 episodes. This new reimagining is being set up to have multiple seasons.
Francesca Annis, Jack Davenport, Tom Durant Pritchard, Jamie Flatters, Millie Gibson, Danny Griffin, Susan Hampshire, Owen Igiehon, Tuppence Middleton, Stephen Moyer, Joshua Orpin, Josette Simon, and Eleanor Tomlinson will star in this new telling of the Galworth’s work. The first season of six episodes will follow the Forsyte family as they live in 1880s London.
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Francesca Annis, Jack Davenport, Tom Durant Pritchard, Jamie Flatters, Millie Gibson, Danny Griffin, Susan Hampshire, Owen Igiehon, Tuppence Middleton, Stephen Moyer, Joshua Orpin, Josette Simon, and Eleanor Tomlinson will star in this new telling of the Galworth’s work. The first season of six episodes will follow the Forsyte family as they live in 1880s London.
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- 5/1/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson have been shooting Doctor Who since 2022 – and they’ve been talking about launching their first full series.
The return of Doctor Who to our screens this coming May bring with it – amongst other things – the first full season for Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor and Millie Gibson’s Ruby. The pair came together in the 2023 Christmas special for the first time, The Church On Ruby Road, but we now get eight episodes of them travelling through time and space. Eight episodes that began shooting at the end of 2022.
At the UK premiere in London for the new series of Doctor Who, the pair were asked how they’re feeling about properly introducing their characters to the world.
“Crazy”, said Gibson. “Nerve-wracking”, added Gatwa. “It’ll be a lot of people’s first impressions of the show”, Millie Gibson added, “so I think that’s so honourable and wild.
The return of Doctor Who to our screens this coming May bring with it – amongst other things – the first full season for Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor and Millie Gibson’s Ruby. The pair came together in the 2023 Christmas special for the first time, The Church On Ruby Road, but we now get eight episodes of them travelling through time and space. Eight episodes that began shooting at the end of 2022.
At the UK premiere in London for the new series of Doctor Who, the pair were asked how they’re feeling about properly introducing their characters to the world.
“Crazy”, said Gibson. “Nerve-wracking”, added Gatwa. “It’ll be a lot of people’s first impressions of the show”, Millie Gibson added, “so I think that’s so honourable and wild.
- 4/30/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Russell T Davies and his thoughts on writing Doctor Who, with the pressure that comes along with it. More here.
Taking to the stage at the UK premiere of the new series of Doctor Who last week, showrunner Russell T Davies was part of a Q&a session, along with stars Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson. Given that he knows what’s coming long into the future of Doctor Who, it’s perhaps no surprise that so many questions were aimed in his direction.
After a screening of the first two episodes of the new run – Space Babies and The Devil’s Chord – Davies was asked about the process of coming up with a new Doctor Who script. In particular, the pressure he must feel, not least in an era where Disney+ is pumping unheard of amounts of money for Doctor Who into the show.
“Also the joy”, Davies said,...
Taking to the stage at the UK premiere of the new series of Doctor Who last week, showrunner Russell T Davies was part of a Q&a session, along with stars Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson. Given that he knows what’s coming long into the future of Doctor Who, it’s perhaps no surprise that so many questions were aimed in his direction.
After a screening of the first two episodes of the new run – Space Babies and The Devil’s Chord – Davies was asked about the process of coming up with a new Doctor Who script. In particular, the pressure he must feel, not least in an era where Disney+ is pumping unheard of amounts of money for Doctor Who into the show.
“Also the joy”, Davies said,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Steven Moffat returns to the world of Doctor Who with Boom – and Russell T Davies has been talking about the episode.
There’s a mild spoiler for Doctor Who: Boom in this news piece, but it’s not one of the things that the BBC has asked us to keep under wraps.
The UK premiere of Doctor Who series one, or 14, took place in London last week, and concluded with a Q&a session. After a screening of the first two episodes – Space Babies and The Devil’s Chord – there was a brief teaser snippet shown of the third in the new run, Boom.
This, as had been previously announced, is penned by Steven Moffat – his first episode since he handed the keys to Doctor Who over to Chris Chibnall back in 2017 – and directed by Julie Anne Robinson.
Russell T Davies explained how the new series is set to pan out,...
There’s a mild spoiler for Doctor Who: Boom in this news piece, but it’s not one of the things that the BBC has asked us to keep under wraps.
The UK premiere of Doctor Who series one, or 14, took place in London last week, and concluded with a Q&a session. After a screening of the first two episodes – Space Babies and The Devil’s Chord – there was a brief teaser snippet shown of the third in the new run, Boom.
This, as had been previously announced, is penned by Steven Moffat – his first episode since he handed the keys to Doctor Who over to Chris Chibnall back in 2017 – and directed by Julie Anne Robinson.
Russell T Davies explained how the new series is set to pan out,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
The Beatles make an appearance in Doctor Who’s new series – but not with the costly music. Russell T Davies explains more.
The second episode in the new series of Doctor Who – which the BBC and Disney+ seems to be banding, as teased, as season one – sees Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor and Millie Gibson’s Ruby in London in the 1960s. Revealing only what’s been giving away in the promotion for the episode, the Doctor and Ruby find themselves at Abbey Road Studios for an encounter with The Beatles.
Russell T Davies talked about the inspiration for the episode in question, entitled The Devil’s Chord, at the launch for the new series in London last week. The Devil’s Chord, he revealed, came from a conversation he’d had with a director by the name of Sam Arbo.
Arbo directed the Amazon Prime show Dead Hot, which Davies...
The second episode in the new series of Doctor Who – which the BBC and Disney+ seems to be banding, as teased, as season one – sees Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor and Millie Gibson’s Ruby in London in the 1960s. Revealing only what’s been giving away in the promotion for the episode, the Doctor and Ruby find themselves at Abbey Road Studios for an encounter with The Beatles.
Russell T Davies talked about the inspiration for the episode in question, entitled The Devil’s Chord, at the launch for the new series in London last week. The Devil’s Chord, he revealed, came from a conversation he’d had with a director by the name of Sam Arbo.
Arbo directed the Amazon Prime show Dead Hot, which Davies...
- 4/30/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
The Forsyte Saga is making a return, courtesy of a new series reimagining at Masterpiece on PBS.
Based on John Galsworthy’s novel of the same name, the update follows the lives of the wealthy Forsyte family in 1880s London and explores the themes of love, loyalty, ambition and betrayal. Francesca Annis (Flesh and Blood) will star as the formidable Forsyte matriarch Ann, while Stephen Moyer (True Blood) will play her eldest son, Jolyon Senior, head of the family stockbroking firm Forsyte & Co.
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Based on John Galsworthy’s novel of the same name, the update follows the lives of the wealthy Forsyte family in 1880s London and explores the themes of love, loyalty, ambition and betrayal. Francesca Annis (Flesh and Blood) will star as the formidable Forsyte matriarch Ann, while Stephen Moyer (True Blood) will play her eldest son, Jolyon Senior, head of the family stockbroking firm Forsyte & Co.
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- 4/30/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: The Forsyte Saga, John Galsworthy’s sweeping portrait of a wealthy British family in 1880s London, is getting its third TV adaptation in less than 60 years.
PBS Masterpiece has set a six-part season based on the 1920s novels, with BAFTA-nominated Poldark writer Debbie Horsfield penning the adaptation, designed to become a returning series.
It follows the BBC’s 1967 adaptation, which was watched by audiences of up to 18M. The 2002 version aired on ITV and featured a cast including Damian Lewis and Gina McKee.
The latest reimagining is housed at Mammoth Screen, the ITV Studios-backed British production company behind Parade’s End, The Serpent, and Victoria. Filming begins next month in England, Wales, and Italy.
Mammoth has gathered an ensemble cast for the series, led by BAFTA-winner Francesca Annis (Lillie), who plays formidable Forsyte matriarch Ann.
True Blood star Stephen Moyer (Sexy Beast) features as Ann’s eldest son, Jolyon Senior,...
PBS Masterpiece has set a six-part season based on the 1920s novels, with BAFTA-nominated Poldark writer Debbie Horsfield penning the adaptation, designed to become a returning series.
It follows the BBC’s 1967 adaptation, which was watched by audiences of up to 18M. The 2002 version aired on ITV and featured a cast including Damian Lewis and Gina McKee.
The latest reimagining is housed at Mammoth Screen, the ITV Studios-backed British production company behind Parade’s End, The Serpent, and Victoria. Filming begins next month in England, Wales, and Italy.
Mammoth has gathered an ensemble cast for the series, led by BAFTA-winner Francesca Annis (Lillie), who plays formidable Forsyte matriarch Ann.
True Blood star Stephen Moyer (Sexy Beast) features as Ann’s eldest son, Jolyon Senior,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
When Doctor Who returned in 2005, it was with Russell T Davies at the helm. Next month, the series will once again be relaunched with a new season 1 and, you guessed it, Davies calling the shots.
History has repeated itself, and following in the footsteps of Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi, Jodie Whittaker, and Tenant for a second time, will be Ncuti Gatwa.
He first played the Doctor in last year's 60th anniversary and Christmas specials, will take centre stage alongside Millie Gibson, and makes history as the first openly queer Black lead Time Lord.
There's inevitably been backlash to the casting - despite Gatwa stealing the show in his previous appearances - but the Rwandan-born, Scotland-raised actor isn't sweating the haters.
"Do you know what? It makes perfect sense to me," he tells Variety (via SFFGazette.com). "I feel like anyone that has a problem with someone...
History has repeated itself, and following in the footsteps of Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi, Jodie Whittaker, and Tenant for a second time, will be Ncuti Gatwa.
He first played the Doctor in last year's 60th anniversary and Christmas specials, will take centre stage alongside Millie Gibson, and makes history as the first openly queer Black lead Time Lord.
There's inevitably been backlash to the casting - despite Gatwa stealing the show in his previous appearances - but the Rwandan-born, Scotland-raised actor isn't sweating the haters.
"Do you know what? It makes perfect sense to me," he tells Variety (via SFFGazette.com). "I feel like anyone that has a problem with someone...
- 4/29/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Millie Gibson is not going anywhere on Doctor Who!
The 19-year-old actress was reported to being replaced in the 15th season of the hit BBC series, and will only be in the upcoming 14th season as the Doctor’s companion Ruby Sunday.
In a recent interview, Millie opened up about her time on the show and confirmed that she will in fact be in the next two seasons.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Russell’s given me the gift of a really beautiful story arc, not only in season 1 but in season 2 also,” Millie shared with EW. “Her family definitely structures her beliefs and her positivity. I think because I’m playing my age as well, it was so easy to express that sort of giddiness and young energy that Doctor Who’s not seen before.”
It was previously reported that Millie was being replaced in the second season of Ncuti Gatwa‘s Doctor,...
The 19-year-old actress was reported to being replaced in the 15th season of the hit BBC series, and will only be in the upcoming 14th season as the Doctor’s companion Ruby Sunday.
In a recent interview, Millie opened up about her time on the show and confirmed that she will in fact be in the next two seasons.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Russell’s given me the gift of a really beautiful story arc, not only in season 1 but in season 2 also,” Millie shared with EW. “Her family definitely structures her beliefs and her positivity. I think because I’m playing my age as well, it was so easy to express that sort of giddiness and young energy that Doctor Who’s not seen before.”
It was previously reported that Millie was being replaced in the second season of Ncuti Gatwa‘s Doctor,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Russell T. Davies was the man behind the golden age of Dr. Who with David Tennant. Throughout his tenure, ratings were consistently between 7.5 and 8 million per episode. This put David Tennant up there with the Fifth Doctor Peter Davison (1982-84), but behind the Fourth Doctor Tom Baker (1974-80), who at times attracted over 10 million viewers. Of course, it's worth noting that both of these were before the era of so many alternative channels.
First impressions from the Christmas special, The Church on Ruby Road, suggest that Ncuti Gatwa has the personality that the Doctor has lacked somewhat since Tennant left the role. And the chemistry between him and Millie Gibson, who plays Ruby, also gave us something to look forward to when the new season lands on May 11.
Davies brings back a controversial storyline from the Chris Chibnall era
Chris Chibnall, a long-time fan of the series who has worked...
First impressions from the Christmas special, The Church on Ruby Road, suggest that Ncuti Gatwa has the personality that the Doctor has lacked somewhat since Tennant left the role. And the chemistry between him and Millie Gibson, who plays Ruby, also gave us something to look forward to when the new season lands on May 11.
Davies brings back a controversial storyline from the Chris Chibnall era
Chris Chibnall, a long-time fan of the series who has worked...
- 4/25/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Lee Jevon)
- STartefacts.com
Most TV shows cling to their characters and actors, and an important cast member’s exit can even ruin the entire series’ viewership and ratings. That’s not the case with Doctor Who, the TV show that thrives on the reinvention of itself: its very concept has always been about constantly changing lead and supporting actors and moving forward without those pesky emotional attachments. That’s how this series goes.
And even 60 years later, it keeps going — with another big reinvention, of course.
Doctor Who Is All About Starting Over
Seeing how the first Doctor Who episode was aired on BBC1 in 1963, it’s amazing how resilient this series turned out to be. Doctor Who was revived and reinvented in 1996 by Fox; then, in 2005, by BBC One; and now, once again, by Disney Plus. Say what you will, but this TV show knows everything about starting over — and doing it...
And even 60 years later, it keeps going — with another big reinvention, of course.
Doctor Who Is All About Starting Over
Seeing how the first Doctor Who episode was aired on BBC1 in 1963, it’s amazing how resilient this series turned out to be. Doctor Who was revived and reinvented in 1996 by Fox; then, in 2005, by BBC One; and now, once again, by Disney Plus. Say what you will, but this TV show knows everything about starting over — and doing it...
- 4/19/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
The BBC has announced three Doctor Who novels featuring the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday. Here are the details:
With the debut of Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson’s first full series of Doctor Who just weeks away, the marketing campaign is beginning to ramp up.
As well as the release date of the long-awaited Celestial Toymaker animation on home media, the BBC has announced three novels featuring the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday.
Here they are, with their official blurbs in italics:
Ruby Red by Georgia Cook
April, 1242: the Doctor and Ruby answer a distress call sent from medieval Russia. The signal’s sender? Ranavere, an alien girl forced to take part in a barbaric conflict between the armies of Estonia and Novgorod on the frozen surface of Lake Peipus. Ranavere wants to escape, but her distress call has summoned her warmongering sisters, intent on preserving family tradition whatever the cost.
With the debut of Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson’s first full series of Doctor Who just weeks away, the marketing campaign is beginning to ramp up.
As well as the release date of the long-awaited Celestial Toymaker animation on home media, the BBC has announced three novels featuring the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday.
Here they are, with their official blurbs in italics:
Ruby Red by Georgia Cook
April, 1242: the Doctor and Ruby answer a distress call sent from medieval Russia. The signal’s sender? Ranavere, an alien girl forced to take part in a barbaric conflict between the armies of Estonia and Novgorod on the frozen surface of Lake Peipus. Ranavere wants to escape, but her distress call has summoned her warmongering sisters, intent on preserving family tradition whatever the cost.
- 4/19/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
When Russell T Davies goes to bat for something, everybody had better duck because that man does not mess about.
Ever since Rtd returned to the show’s top job, he’s stood shoulder-to-shoulder with his predecessor Chris Chibnall and waved away calls from fans to either ignore or rewrite Chibnall’s biggest change to Doctor Who lore: the Timeless Child revelation. Now, Davies is saying that not only will the new series work with the Timeless Child concept, it’s the backbone of the new story.
Davies is summarised in Entertainment Weekly as saying that much of companion Ruby Sunday’s arc was inspired by the Timeless Child plot point. In series 14, both Ruby and the Doctor will be curious about their origins and their similar histories as foundlings will loom large. “That story’s going to be the spine of the whole show,” Davies told EW.
As a refresher,...
Ever since Rtd returned to the show’s top job, he’s stood shoulder-to-shoulder with his predecessor Chris Chibnall and waved away calls from fans to either ignore or rewrite Chibnall’s biggest change to Doctor Who lore: the Timeless Child revelation. Now, Davies is saying that not only will the new series work with the Timeless Child concept, it’s the backbone of the new story.
Davies is summarised in Entertainment Weekly as saying that much of companion Ruby Sunday’s arc was inspired by the Timeless Child plot point. In series 14, both Ruby and the Doctor will be curious about their origins and their similar histories as foundlings will loom large. “That story’s going to be the spine of the whole show,” Davies told EW.
As a refresher,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
The next “Doctor Who" installment, produced by the UK’s BBC, starring the ‘Fifteenth Doctor’, played by Ncuti Gatwa and his companion ‘Ruby Sunday’, portrayed by Millie Gibson, streams May 10, 2024 on Disney+:
“…this season of ‘Doctor Who’ , directed by Ben Chessell, Jamie Donoughue, Julie Anne Robinson and Dylan Holmes Williams follows the ‘Doctor’ and ‘Ruby Sunday’ through infinite adventures across time and space in the ‘Tardis’.
“From the ‘Regency’ era in England to war-torn futures, the duo champion the forces of good while encountering incredible friends and dangerous foes…”
Guest cast includes Aneurin Barnard, Anita Dobson, Yasmin Finney, Michelle Greenidge, Jonathan Groff, Bonnie Langford, Genesis Lynea, Jemma Redgrave, Lenny Rush, Indira Varma and Angela Wynter.
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…this season of ‘Doctor Who’ , directed by Ben Chessell, Jamie Donoughue, Julie Anne Robinson and Dylan Holmes Williams follows the ‘Doctor’ and ‘Ruby Sunday’ through infinite adventures across time and space in the ‘Tardis’.
“From the ‘Regency’ era in England to war-torn futures, the duo champion the forces of good while encountering incredible friends and dangerous foes…”
Guest cast includes Aneurin Barnard, Anita Dobson, Yasmin Finney, Michelle Greenidge, Jonathan Groff, Bonnie Langford, Genesis Lynea, Jemma Redgrave, Lenny Rush, Indira Varma and Angela Wynter.
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 4/16/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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