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Neil Gaiman Discusses His Contribution To Doctor Who’s TARDIS & Its Dislike Of Clara

by Jill Pantozzi | 2:44 pm, May 9th, 2013

BBC America invited The Mary Sue on a very special press conference call with Neil Gaiman in advance of his Doctor Who episode this weekend. “Nightmare in Silver” is the prolific author’s return to the show as well as the return of the Cybermen. While we were thrilled to hear him speak about his new ideas and the experience writing the episode (it’s a fun one!), we were very curious to know what his thoughts were on Clara’s seemingly troubled relationship with the TARDIS.

Five Classic Who Doctors Returning For 50th Anniversary Audio Drama

by Rebecca Pahle | 4:00 pm, January 13th, 2013

I contemplated titling this “Five Classic Doctors Returning for Doctor Who‘s 50th Anniversary”—which is technically true—but that’s a little mean, plus I’d rather not deal with the aftermath. :)

There Will Be No Classic Doctors Returning for Doctor Who‘s 50th Anniversary, Says Colin Baker

by Rebecca Pahle | 10:56 am, November 14th, 2012

My deepest condolences, Classic Whovians. In an interview with Doctor Who TV, Sixth Doctor Colin Baker said that he won’t be returning to Doctor Who for the show’s 50th anniversary… and that none of the other pre-Nine Doctors will be either.

Asked whether he’d been asked about reprising his role, Baker replied: “No. As far as I know, neither of any of [sic] my erstwhile colleagues have been asked either.”

Amy Mebberson Variant My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Doctor Who Comic Cover Is Timey-Wimey

by Jill Pantozzi | 4:35 pm, November 8th, 2012

We thought it was pretty cool news when IDW Publishing announced they were doing a My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic comic book from Katie Cook and Andy Price. We thought it was very cool when the first issue had over 90,000 pre-orders. What comes after very? That’s the word I need right now. Midtown Comics in New York has an exclusive variant cover for issue two from Amy Mebberson (of Pocket Princess fame) featuring Time Turner, the in continuity Doctor Who pony. And he’s wearing a Tom Baker scarf! And a Weeping Pony Angel!! This is too much to handle! You can put in an advanced order for it (while supplies last!) on Midtown Comics’ website.

(via Midtown Comics)

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Luxuriate in this Dalek Bath Robe

by Rebecca Pahle | 4:35 pm, October 8th, 2012

Exterminate your post-shower chill with this Dalek bathrobe, courtesy of ForbiddenPlanet.com. Or you can pair it with these Dalek slippers for the world’s most comfortable cosplay.

You can check out the robe modelled after Tom Baker’s Doctor after the jump.

The Mary Sue Interviews Caroline Skinner of Doctor Who

by Jill Pantozzi | 12:29 pm, August 31st, 2012

The modern era of BBC’s Doctor Who has been lucky to have some fantastic Executive Producers in its time. There was Russell T. Davies of course, Julie Gardner, Phil Collinson, Piers Wenger, and most recently, Steven Moffat. But new to the ranks for Season 7 is Caroline Skinner, who just happened to also be an Executive Producer on Masterpiece’s The Ruby in the Smoke starring Doctor Who’s Matt Smith and Billie Piper. Familiarities aside, Skinner has a big job ahead of her but is up to the task. She’s a life-long Whovian and thinks Season 7 will be the best yet. Read on to hear what she had to tell us in our recent interview session and check out our chat with star Karen Gillan if you haven’t already!

Will Christopher Eccleston Return For Doctor Who’s 50th Anniversary?

by Jill Pantozzi | 11:47 am, August 6th, 2012

Ok look. I know people are mad about Matt Smith these days but we owe a great debt of gratitude to Christopher Eccleston for playing a part in relaunching Doctor Who in 2005. With the big Who anniversary coming up next year, fans have been speculating just how many Doctors will be returning to the show. So far, all signs have pointed to Eccleston not making a return but thanks to some new quotes we can speculate he might give it a go. We also have some news about the upcoming Christmas Special and how the alternate-Ninth Doctor, Richard E. Grant, could factor in.

Did Matt Smith Just Tell Us That We’ll Be Getting Multiple Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Specials?

by Susana Polo | 2:52 pm, July 26th, 2012

In case you’re not a Doctor Who fan, or you’re not regularly within a three-mile radius of Doctor Who fans, you should know that the fandom has been waiting almost a year for new episodes of the show. The season finale of season (or series) six aired October 1st, 2011, and now at the end of August, 2012, we still don’t know when new episodes will hit… just that they are coming this fall.

But it’s not just the return of the show that fans are anticipating: 2013 will mark the show’s 50th anniversary special. And, at least if you read into a statement made by show star Matt Smith, we might be anticipating multiple specials.

Doctor Who’s Original Romana, Mary Tamm, Passes Away

by Jill Pantozzi | 10:16 am, July 26th, 2012

Mary Tamm, companion of 4th Doctor Tom Baker, has passed away at the age of 62. The actress only appeared on Doctor Who for one season but she made a lasting impact on fans.

Tom Baker Reportedly Set To Return To Doctor Who For 50th Reunion Specials

by Alanna Bennett | 2:00 pm, July 10th, 2012

Whovians, rejoice! Maybe? According to recent reports, Tom Baker–the fourth incarnation of the Doctor–will return to Doctor Who next year for the big 50th anniversary extravaganza. On the show from 1974 to 1981, Baker is now 78 and, according to admittedly rumory rumors, se to reprise his role.

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