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A Brief Guide to the Rani, the Diva Time Lady Villainess of ‘Doctor Who’

The latest returning villain in 'Doctor Who' has a short history, but one that's made her an icon to fans.

By James Whitbrook Published May 23, 2025

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Ncuti Gatwa Is a Barbie, Again

He's re-ken-erated.

By James Whitbrook Published May 23, 2025

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Russell T Davies Reveals Why Now Was the Time for ‘Doctor Who’ to Resurrect the Rani

Apparently if you become the 'Doctor Who' fan who cried Rani often enough, you are eventually rewarded.

By James Whitbrook Published May 21, 2025

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Has ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Revealed Some of Its Villains?

Plus, James Gunn lifts the lid on the DCU timeline.

James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Published May 21, 2025

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We Could See Way More Silver Surfer in the MCU After ‘Fantasic Four: First Steps’

Plus, Guillermo del Toro promises his Frankenstein is 'not a horror movie.'

James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Published May 20, 2025

Doctor Who Recap Interstellar Song Content Belinda Doctor

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I Don’t Know How to Talk About This Episode of ‘Doctor Who’ Without Losing My Mind

'The Interstellar Song Contest' sets the stage for this season's grand finale, with some wild reveals and even wilder tonal whiplash.

By James Whitbrook Published May 19, 2025

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‘Superman’ Just Confirmed One of Its Big Villains

And John Wick could go to China on his next ass-kicking adventure.

James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Published May 19, 2025

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The Future of ‘Doctor Who’ Might Continue With or Without Disney

A new report suggests that a brief hiatus may set the stage for the next chapter of 'Doctor Who' in 2027–but it's a chapter that will happen regardless of whatever decision Disney makes over its deal with the BBC.

By James Whitbrook Published May 16, 2025

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Charlie Cox Promises a Lot More Karen Page In Daredevil Season 2

Plus, Halle Berry finally confirms her James Bond spinoff is no longer happening, two decades later.

James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Published May 15, 2025

Doctor Who Recap Story And The Engine Ncuti Gatwa

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Doctor Who‘s Latest Story Was About the Power of Doctor Who Itself

'The Story and the Engine' fully leveraged Doctor Who's first non-white TARDIS crew to tell a fascinating tale of identity and belonging.

By James Whitbrook Published May 12, 2025

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The Vibes Ncuti Gatwa Brings to Doctor Who Deserve to Be Celebrated

Gatwa's charisma elevates the long-running show's current season, now airing weekly on Disney+.

By Sabina Graves Published May 8, 2025

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Sean Gunn Teases His Mystery Superman Role

Plus, The Toxic Avenger gets an appropriately gnarly unrated classification for its summer release.

James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Published May 6, 2025

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Doctor Who‘s Disinformation Episode Needed a Bit More Bite

'Lucky Day' brought back Ruby Sunday to give her the work-life balance from hell: horrifying monsters *and* a shitty boyfriend.

By James Whitbrook Published May 5, 2025

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Robert Rodriguez Still Has Hopes For an Alita: Battle Angel Sequel

Plus, Neytiri glowers in a new look at Avatar: Fire and Ash.

James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Published May 5, 2025

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Geeky Mother’s Day Gifts to Celebrate Fandom and Family

Celebrate mom with fun fashion, collectibles, and accessories from Star Wars, Doctor Who, Labubu, and beyond.

By Sabina Graves Published May 2, 2025

Doctor Who Ninth Doctor Dalek 20th Anniversary

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The Brilliant, Terrifying Fury of Doctor Who‘s Dalek Reunion

20 years ago today, Doctor Who revitalized the Daleks for a new generation—and created an incredible foil for Christopher Eccleston's Ninth Doctor.

By James Whitbrook Published April 30, 2025

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Charli XCX and Takashi Miike Could Be the Oddest Yet Most Awesome Team-Up Ever

Plus, Wednesday is planning an Edward Scissorhands reunion in season two.

James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Published April 30, 2025

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Doctor Who Wrings New Horror From an Old Monster

'The Well' finds the Doctor confronting a familiar foe while continuing his quest to get Belinda Chandra back home.

By Cheryl Eddy Published April 28, 2025

Goliath tends to Elisa in the infamous "Deadly Force."

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Disney’s Live-Action Gargoyles Finally Gets an Update

Plus, could there really be a Predator in Fede Alvarez's sequel to Alien: Romulus?

By Gordon Jackson Published April 28, 2025

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Doctor Who‘s Animated Adventure Fell a Little Flat

Some genius animation tricks can't save 'Lux' from ping-ponging between too many ideas it just can't sustain.

By James Whitbrook Published April 21, 2025