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Gizmodo
6 days 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.
Business Upturn
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
The War Between the Land and the Sea: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on June 1, 2025, 19:30 IST Last updated June 1, 2025, 16:10 IST Doctor Who fans, get ready for an exciting addition to the Whoniverse! 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' is an upcoming five-part miniseries spin-off from the beloved BBC series, focusing on UNIT and the return of the classic Doctor Who villains, the Sea Devils. Announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, this thrilling drama promises to deliver epic battles, familiar faces, and a fresh take on the Doctor Who universe. Here's everything we know so far about Season 1. The War Between the Land and the Sea Release Date Speculation As of June 1, 2025, no official release date has been confirmed for 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' Season 1. However, filming began in August 2024 and wrapped in December 2024, giving us some clues for speculation. Filming spanned from August to December 2024, a roughly four-month shoot for the five-episode series. Post-production, including visual effects and editing, is expected to take several months, especially given the Sea Devils' likely need for CGI and prosthetics. Reports, including a rumoured Disney+ 2025 lineup, suggest a late 2025 premiere, possibly between September and December 2025. The War Between the Land and the Sea Cast Details The War Between the Land and the Sea boasts a stellar cast, blending Doctor Who alumni with fresh faces. Here's the lineup confirmed so far: Russell Tovey as Barclay Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Salt Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart Alexander Devrient as Colonel Ibrahim Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham Colin McFarlane as General Austin Pierce Additional Cast: Newcomers include Patrick Baladi (known from 'The Office' and 'Line of Duty'), Vincent Franklin ('Cucumber'), Francesca Corney ('Fistful of Vengeance'), Mei Mac, Adrian Lukis, Waleed Hammad, Iestyn Arwel, Hannah Donaldson, Manpreet Bachu, and Ann Akinjirin. Roles for these actors, including potential Sea Devils, are yet to be revealed. The War Between the Land and the Sea Plot Details The official logline sets the stage: 'When a fearsome and ancient species emerges from the ocean, dramatically revealing themselves to humanity, an international crisis is triggered. With the entire population at risk, UNIT steps into action as the land and sea wage war.' Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
The Review Geek
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Doctor Who – Season 15 Episode 8 Recap, Review & Ending Explained
The Reality War Episode 8 of Doctor Who season 15 begins with the Doctor saved by Anita from the Time Hotel, with a magical doorway opened up in the balcony and pulling him out to safety. Anita is now head of HR but the hotel is in limbo because when it comes to Earth, the timeline keeps resetting to the same day as soon as it hits midnight. Rani is doing all of this so reality stretches thin and then breaks so Omega is unleashed. The Palace is a point of no-entry so Anita can't get in there… unless it's a falling bit of balcony, that seems to be okay. Anita brings The Doctor back to his old house, where he rocks up in a dress to see Belinda and Poppy. Anita saves them both, bringing them into the Time Hotel which snaps them out of this fantasy world funk. Next, the doorway arrives in UNIT, where the Doctor shows them all the truth. It works to see reality start to reset, and here we learn that large skeletal creatures patrolling London are Bone Beasts, creatures that feed off the energy being created by projecting this new reality. There are trackers inside every member of UNIT, and Kate presses a button which sees all of these guys snap out of their funk and head off to the palace, including Shirley, who presses a button on her wheelchair and zooms off, leaving skid marks and flames on the floor. At UNIT, the Rani pops up and explains that she had a split second to survive back in the day – and she took it. She flipped her DNA and made a biological side-step. She has a Time Ring and this led her to the TARDIS. Now, Poppy is apparently a biological anomaly. There can't be another child of Gallifrey given all the Time Lords are sterile. Poppy has come out of this wish as an accident and she's half-Time Lord. Belinda and the Doctor are determined to save their make-believe daughter, and refuse to let the Rani press ahead with her plan of turning Earth into the next Gallifrey. The Doctor decides to use a contraption called the Zero Room to save the day. This will allow them to place Poppy inside and if the Wish comes to an end then Poppy will still be alive. Belinda decides to join Poppy and leave the fighting to the rest of the group. The rest of UNIT fight off the Bone Beasts, which the Rani has managed to manipulate into fighting the group. The Doctor though, flies straight into Rani's palace and hangs back, watching as the Rani summons Omega. Omega has now become his own legend, the Mad God, coming in the form of a large creature crawling out the portal. It eats the Rani, while the Doctor just stands and watches, while Mrs Flood (the other Rani) grabs the Time Ring and leaves. The Doctor grabs the Vindicator and fights back, pushing Omega back into its tomb while Ruby also makes it inside the palace, thanks to a UNIT teleporter that jumps her into Conrad's room. Ruby brings up his daddy issues before grabbing the baby from the crib, wishing for Conrad to be happy, and leaving. The Palace disintegrates as the fantasy world ends, with the Doctor making it back with Ruby and wishing for no more wishes. The Zero Room has also been successful in keeping Poppy alive… or has it? When Belinda and the Doctor make it back into the TARDIS, Poppy disappears completely and both the Doctor and Belinda have no memory of it. Only Ruby does. Ruby is the only one who remembers the imaginary child, while everybody else has been course-corrected. Ruby convinces The Doctor to remember, and after a bit of a monologue, heads off in his TARDIS to change reality and get Poppy back. Jodie Whittaker shows up and speaks to the Doctor, explaining that he could damage the whole of creation if he ruptures the Time Vortex, which is what he intends to do in order to get Poppy back. In the end, she decides to help and gives some words of encouragement and affirmations before leaving. After all, on her watch half the universe was obliterated with the Flux which – if we're taking count – still hasn't been resolved. The Doctor uses his Regeneration energy to shatter reality and when he awakens, he finds himself face down on grass in Belinda's garden. Poppy is alive in this world, ands after some reunions, the Doctor leaves. Just before he does, he thanks Joy before regenerating into… Billie Piper. The Episode Review It's quite funny to see Ncuti Gatwa touching grass because that's precisely what all the Doctor Who fans have been doing this year – in their masses. The writing this season has been nothing short of disastrous, with Russell T. Davies determined to rip every shred of Doctor Who apart. The entire finale continues to violate parts of Doctor Who's past, and the desperate call-backs to old Doctors, along with contrived writing like the Time Hotel (which can apparently open a doorway anywhere except the Time Palace unless a chunk is falling off?) feels like sloppy writing and a poor excuse to find the easiest way to 'save the day.' Speaking of which, the Doctor brute-forces his way into defeating Omega, using a Vindicator rather than his intelligence (a hallmark of the Doctor's character of course) while also standing back and letting the Rani get killed and not even batting an eyelid. This is the same Doctor who tries to save The Master numerous times, and also forgives a psychopathic barber hell-bent on destroying reality. With poor writing and one of the worst companions we've ever seen in Belinda, season 15 has solidified itself as the absolute worst in the show's history and a feeble attempt at a regeneration into Billie Piper feels like the rotten icing atop this lop-sided cake. I wouldn't be surprised if we get a cancellation notice soon for this one. Previous Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
Pink Villa
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Doctor Who Season 2 Ending Explained: Has Billie Piper Returned and Why Did Ncuti Gatwa Exit?
The Doctor Who Season 2 finale, titled The Reality War, brought major changes to the Whoniverse. The mystery behind the destruction of Earth on May 24, 2025, was finally solved, but the episode ended with a big twist. The 15th Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, regenerates and is replaced by a familiar face: Billie Piper. This marks the end of Gatwa's time as the Doctor after just two seasons, which the actor confirmed in a behind-the-scenes video. "Yes, this is the end of my Doctor," Gatwa said. While it's a short run, his Doctor had just started to find his place. What Happened in The Reality War? The episode picks up from the Wish World cliffhanger, with Anita (Steph de Whalley) saving the Doctor from his fall. Now promoted to manager of the Time Hotel, Anita has access to a key that opens doors to any time. However, on May 24, 2025, the hotel is destabilized due to the Earth's collapse on that date. With Anita's help, the Doctor wakes UNIT from their Wish World illusion. They return to fight the Rani (Archie Panjabi), Mrs. Flood (Anita Dobson), and Conrad (Jonah Hauer-King). The Rani plans to revive Omega to create a new Gallifrey and a new Time Lord race, as the Master's destruction of Gallifrey left survivors infertile, except for the Doctor and Belinda's daughter, Poppy. Despite the contradiction, Poppy is proven real. The Doctor tasks Susan Triad (Susan Twist) with building a Zero Room to keep Belinda and Poppy safe. After Omega is defeated, Belinda and Poppy return, but Poppy vanishes and is forgotten by the Doctor and Belinda. Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) notices this and begs the Doctor to fix it. The 15th Doctor tries to shift time using his regeneration energy. Jodie Whittaker's 13th Doctor appears briefly to stop him, warning that it could destroy reality. "It could end everything," she says, but gives in when the 15th Doctor explains what's at stake. After believing Poppy is safe and realizing she was never his daughter, the 15th Doctor regenerates. The twist? His new face is Billie Piper, who played companion Rose Tyler in earlier seasons. "Oh, hello," she says, recognizing her own face. The credits list Piper as Introducing Billie Piper, not as the Doctor. This raises questions. Is she really the 16th Doctor, or another Bad Wolf moment? Fans are speculating whether this is a glitch, a tease for something bigger, or just nostalgia.
Gizmodo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The ‘War Between Land and the Sea' Trailer Gives Earth a Battle the Doctor Can't Stop
The Sea Devils return, and there's not a Time Lord that can save us, in the new 'Doctor Who' spinoff. With the conclusion of the latest season of Doctor Who, all eyes are on what's next for adventures in time and space… and when, exactly, we'll be getting them. But before the Doctor returns, Earth is going to have to stand alone in a new spinoff miniseries, The War Between Land and the Sea. To mark the climax of Doctor Who's 2025 season, today the BBC revealed the first footage from War Between Land and Sea, which will see UNIT as the front line of defense when the Sea Devils—a race of aquatic reptilians who have existed on Earth since the dawn of time, hiding their advance civilization in hibernation alongside their other distantly affiliated ancient Earth dwellers, the Silurians, for millions of years—emerge from hiding and make themselves known to the Human race. How do things go? Well, you could tell by the title of the miniseries alone that the answer to that is seemingly 'not well'—and without the Doctor to fall back on like they've been able to the last couple of times the Sea Devils and Silurians alike tried to emerge, it's up to humanity to find away to counter the threat of Earth's ancient reclaimers… and if not co-exist with them, survive their wrath. War Between Land and Sea will feature several familiar faces from Doctor Who. There's a few returning characters, including Jemma Redgrave, Alexander Devrient, and Ruth Madeley reprising their roles in UNIT as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart, Colonel Ibrahim, and Shirley Ann Bingham, respectively. In more of a deep cut, Colin McFarlane will reprise his role as General Austin Pierce from the third season of Torchwood, Children of Earth. But, as seen in the trailer above, the series also stars two Doctor Who favorites, but as entirely new characters. Loki's Gugu Mbatha-Raw played companion Martha Jones' sister, Tish, throughout the third season of Doctor Who, and is now a mysterious vanguard of the Sea Devils' return, while Being Human's Russell Tovey previously appeared in the 2007 holiday special 'Voyage of the Damned' as Midshipman Alonso Frame, now plays Barclay, a human who has seemingly been tasked with leading humanity's response. The War Between Land and the Sea will run for five episodes when it hits the BBC in the UK, and Disney+ internationally, some time in 2026.
