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Doctor Who: Apathy or Hope: 60th Anniversary Trailer Response

Jed | Hollywood Scholar | Sep 28, 2023 | 0

Die-hard Doctor Who fans have long turned against any hope or even interest in the return of head writer and EP Russell T. Davies. However, there is more interest than could have initially been expected for the upcoming 60th anniversary specials. Perhaps the star power of David Tennant and...

The Flash: FLASHPOINT (Paradox) | Comic Lore and History REVISTITED

Jed | Hollywood Scholar | Jun 23, 2023 | 0

INTRODUCTION “There’s only one thing I know about life. I know some things happen by chance. And some things happen because we make them happen. Barry Allen was once haunted by the past. But when he became the Flash, he left the ghosts behind. He found love. A family. And for the first time ...

Indira Varma Joins Doctor Who Series 14

Jed | Hollywood Scholar | May 25, 2023 | 0

Indira Varma, star of Game of Thrones and Torchwood, has joined the upcoming Doctor Who series 14 in a mysterious role only called The Duchess. When the news of her casting came out, Varma said: “I’m thrilled to be in Doctor Who and particularly excited to be crossing cosmic paths with Ncuti, as...

Doctor Who is Swinging for the Fences in New 60th Anniversary Trailer

Jed | Hollywood Scholar | May 15, 2023 | 1

The three-part Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Special is fast approaching, with just under six months remaining until release. To celebrate this countdown, the BBC has released its third trailer for the specials and revealed the titles of all three parts. Much of this trailer is comprised of filler tha...

Jonathan Groff Joins the TARDIS for the Upcoming Doctor Who Series

Jed | Hollywood Scholar | May 6, 2023 | 0

Jonathan Groff, made famous for his roles in Glee and Mindhunter, is crossing the pond and joining Disney’s new Doctor Who series. While his role has remained cryptic, the official Doctor Who website did reveal Groff’s “on his way to jump aboard the TARDIS in a mysteriou...

Hollywood Writers Go on Strike

Jed | Hollywood Scholar | May 2, 2023 | 0

The Writers Guild of America, the WGA, has gone on strike, demanding higher pay in the new streaming-oriented landscape of Hollywood. What does this mean for the average audience member? Very little. At a time when production companies’ stocks are plummeting, budgets are higher, and profits are lo...