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Gizmodo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The ‘Doctor Who' Comic-Con Pop-Up Offers a Fun Peek at UNIT's ‘Black Archive'
Across the street from the San Diego Convention Center, there's a secret trove of artifacts from some of the biggest clashes across time and space. Well, it's not so secret: there's a TARDIS photo op right in front to help you find it. Doctor Who's future isn't yet known—even the identity of the next Doctor isn't certain—but the show's SDCC pop-up ties into the show's past as well as its upcoming spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea. The 'Black Archive'—inspired by the 2013 50th anniversary special 'The Day of the Doctor'—takes you inside UNIT's classified stash of alien findings and other oddities, including old-school homages and several items recognizable from Ncuti Gatwa's recent stint as the Doctor. When you enter, you're granted top-secret clearance by hosts in character as UNIT agents. You're allowed to closely examine the displays, which are marked with handwritten tags in a room filled with a mysterious fog. We spotted this scaly egg dated '2025,' likely a nod to The War Between the Land and Sea—a literal Easter egg, perhaps? Here's a gallery featuring more images; recent archive entries appear to be Belinda Chandra's notorious star certificate, a reel of film from Mr. Ring-a-Ding himself, Time Hotel files, and a display of yellow mugs from the Fifteenth Doctor's reality-bending final episodes. Remember: the Twelfth Doctor hates pears! If you stop by the Black Archive in the evenings (July 24-26, 6-8 p.m.), you can undertake a 'mission,' rounding up clues hidden among the exhibits to assist the Doctor. The missions will change each night, and if you get stuck, those helpful UNIT agents can point you in the right direction. Otherwise, the space—located at the Harbor Club in the Gaslamp District, 100 E. Harbor Dr., San Diego—is open as an exhibit; if you're at SDCC, you can visit July 24-26 from 10am-8pm, or July 27 from 10am-5pm. Because it's Comic-Con, there's also a merch area; if you're not in San Diego this week, you can check out the offerings online at the BBC Shop. There's also an online component to the exhibit: 'UNIT HQ,' which you can access here. And if you really want to go all out, the Comic-Con Museum in nearby Balboa Park is also hosting an exhibit titled 'Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction,' featuring even more props from the show as well as costumes. Learn more about that here. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
South Wales Argus
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Danny Dyer wants to play the next Doctor Who with a twist
The actor, known for roles in EastEnders and Rivals, discussed his hopes for the role, sharing that he would like to put a "working class" twist on the BBC sci-fi show. It comes after it was confirmed that Ncuti Gatwa would be stepping away from Doctor Who, with Billie Piper expected to take on the role. But Dyer hopes that one day he might get the chance to step into the TARDIS. Danny Dyer wants to be the next Doctor Who Speaking to The Mirror about Doctor Who, Dyer said: "It's such an iconic thing to do. It's almost – not on the same level – like James Bond. It's a character that's loved by so many. "It gives you an opportunity with Doctor Who, because of the nature of the work, to bring something left-field, something a bit mental, a bit stylised, which I love. I love the idea of it." Sharing what his doctor would be like, Dyer said: "Well, he would be an incredibly working-class Dr Who. "Yeah, maybe a bit alpha. What I do, really. You've hired me for a reason - I don't think you'd want me to come in and play Doctor Who, you know, really posh." Recommended Reading Dyer added that maybe Doctor Who needs a bit of change with a working-class approach: "I don't think we've ever had a working-class Doctor Who, have we? Well, Jodie Whittaker, she brought a bit of that to it." Despite his hope, Dyer said that he has never been approached to play the role, sharing: "I'll be honest, no one's ever approached me about it. "But I see things now and again, my odds have been slashed to this, that and the other - it's definitely something I would consider."
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Danny Dyer wants to play the next Doctor Who with a twist
The actor, known for roles in EastEnders and Rivals, discussed his hopes for the role, sharing that he would like to put a "working class" twist on the BBC sci-fi show. It comes after it was confirmed that Ncuti Gatwa would be stepping away from Doctor Who, with Billie Piper expected to take on the role. But Dyer hopes that one day he might get the chance to step into the TARDIS. Danny Dyer wants to be the next Doctor Who Speaking to The Mirror about Doctor Who, Dyer said: "It's such an iconic thing to do. It's almost – not on the same level – like James Bond. It's a character that's loved by so many. "It gives you an opportunity with Doctor Who, because of the nature of the work, to bring something left-field, something a bit mental, a bit stylised, which I love. I love the idea of it." Sharing what his doctor would be like, Dyer said: "Well, he would be an incredibly working-class Dr Who. "Yeah, maybe a bit alpha. What I do, really. You've hired me for a reason - I don't think you'd want me to come in and play Doctor Who, you know, really posh." Recommended Reading Dyer added that maybe Doctor Who needs a bit of change with a working-class approach: "I don't think we've ever had a working-class Doctor Who, have we? Well, Jodie Whittaker, she brought a bit of that to it." Despite his hope, Dyer said that he has never been approached to play the role, sharing: "I'll be honest, no one's ever approached me about it. "But I see things now and again, my odds have been slashed to this, that and the other - it's definitely something I would consider."
Metro
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Doctor Who legend takes swipe at 'grumpy old fans' of BBC series
Doctor Who's Mark Gatiss has told disgruntled viewers of the long-running BBC sci-fi series that 'it's not for you anymore'. The 58-year-old Sherlock co-creator has contributed to the show in more ways than one, penning nine episodes and guest-starring as various characters across Russell T Davies and Steven Moffat's eras of the show. As well as being the mastermind behind episodes such as The Unquiet Dead, Victory of the Daleks and Robot of Sherwood, he also played Richard Lazarus in season three's The Lazarus Experiment and the Captain in 2017 Christmas special Twice Upon a Time. In a new interview, the acclaimed screenwriter has defended the show from backlash in recent years from certain fans who have claimed it has declined in quality since Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa's tenures as the titular Time Lord. 'As much as I love old stuff, the job of the show constantly is to regenerate itself,' Gatiss told the Radio Times. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. He continued: 'And sometimes when I meet grumpy old Doctor Who fans, you think, 'You've just fallen into the same space time trap, that it's not as good as it used to be, because it's not for you anymore.' If you still like it, that's great. It's great, but it's not for you.' The creative believes that the show's primary audience will always be younger, explaining that his 2014 Peter Capaldi episode (Robot of Sherwood episode) featured a scene where the Doctor and Robin Hood fight with spoons. When he attended a friend's wedding shortly after, he saw two children fighting with spoons and thought 'that's job done'. He warned about the pitfalls of nostalgia: 'It's a strange thing, because I've revived so many things, but I think nostalgia is a great enemy, and we have to all be careful of it. 'It's part of the reason we're in the mess we are, I think – weaponised nostalgia,' calling it a 'dangerous' path to go down. ''Nothing's as good as it used to be,' and yet people can't see that people have always thought that, even when it used to be better. It's a dangerous thing,' he concluded. Some fans have accused the show of relying too much on nostalgia in recent years, from bringing David Tennant and Catherine Tate back for the 60th anniversary to Billie Piper's shock return in the latest season finale. More Trending Former Doctor Peter Davison (and David Tennant's father-in-law) called it a 'completely mad idea' that he couldn't quite wrap his head around. Meanwhile, the future of the show since Ncuti Gatwa's exit as the 15th Doctor remains up in the air as we wait to see if Disney Plus will renew its deal for more seasons. In a recent chat with Deadline, BBC Studios CEO Tom Fussell remained optimistic about the show returning, saying: '[BBC Studios is] really committed to Doctor Who and is continuing to look at ways in which we can bring the show to fans.' View More » Doctor Who is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: MasterChef's John Torode reportedly used 'worst racial slur there is' before sacking MORE: BBC confirms Two Doors Down is returning 2 years after show was cancelled MORE: Why is EastEnders not on tonight? Latest news on today's episode
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Doctor Who Just Landed Its First Emmy Nomination Ever – But Not For The Reason You Think
There's a whole host of TV gems that have been recognised in this year's Emmy nominations, but it's Doctor Who that might just be the biggest curveball. And that's not because it isn't a great show in its own right, but rather, because of the surprising category it's been recognised in. The beloved BBC sci-fi series was announced among shows like The White Lotus, Severance and The Last of Us when the 77th Primetime Emmys nominations were revealed on Tuesday, making it Doctor Who's first ever nod at the prestigious awards in the 62 years since it first aired. But it wasn't the acting, directing or even styling that landed the show such recognition – no, it was for the razzle dazzle. Choreographer Jack Murphy has been nominated in the Outstanding Choreography For Scripted Programming category for the routine There's Always A Twist from the season 14 episode The Devil's Chord. The big production moment showcases Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor and his companion Ruby (played by Millie Gibson) breaking out into a huge '60s-style dance number after meeting The Beatles. The scene also features brief cameos from Strictly Come Dancing stars Shirley Ballas and Johannes Radebe. And choreographer Jack is actually nominated more than once in the same category, having also been recognised for his work in Bridgerton. The category is completed by nods for ballet show Étoile, police procedural drama Will Trent and, of course, the spectacular choreography and merriment sequence in the second season of Severance. The Emmy Awards will take place on 14 September this year at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The announcement comes after Barbie star Ncuti recently opened up about why he left Doctor Who and whether he would ever return, having departed after just two seasons. 'I'm getting old and my body was tired,' the 32-year-old explained in a recent BBC interview. 'I've now just started doing some ballet, so I'm making some good decisions here.' Related... Is Ncuti Gatwa Done With Doctor Who? His 3-Word Reply Says It All The 2025 Primetime Emmy Nominations Are Here: Read The Complete List Ryan Gosling Totally Made Ncuti Gatwa Melt While Making Barbie
