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The River Song Scene That Was "Too Naughty" for Doctor Who

Charlie Jane Anders — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:30:00 PDT

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Remember this shot of a naked River Song from the Doctor Who season six trailers? We never actually saw it in the show, and it turns out the scene was too naughty to air, according to producer Steven Moffat. More »

A Detailed Chart of River Song and the Doctor's Time-crossed Relationship

Charlie Jane Anders — Mon, 02 May 2011 10:01:04 PDT

Confused by how River Song's timeline interacts with the Doctor's? Someone has made a handy infographic showing one possible way that all of the events in their lives could match up, based on what we know so far. More »

Shot-By-Shot Analysis of the New Doctor Who Trailer

Alasdair Wilkins — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:40:04 PST

We've seen Doctor Who's time-wimey take on "A Christmas Carol", and now it's time to look ahead to season six. Let's examine the new trailer and learn what's in store for the Doctor and his friends. Spoilers and speculation ahead! More »

How I learned to love the Doctor's dashing lady-friend, River Song

Charlie Jane Anders — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:30:00 PDT

The central enigma of Doctor Who's very first episode wasn't the Doctor himself — it was a 15-year-old girl. So Steven Moffat was returning the show to its roots when he introduced the mysterious River Song. Here's why she's awesome. More »

Breaking Down The New Doctor Who Trailer Shot By Shot

Alasdair Wilkins — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:02:40 PST

We've had a week to let David Tennant's departure sink in, and now it's full steam ahead, all systems go, and, well, GERONIMO for the Eleventh Doctor. So what clues does the fifth series trailer hold? Spoilers and speculation ahoy! More »

Doctor Who's First Guest Star — Revealed!

Charlie Jane Anders — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:40:00 PDT

Matt Smith only just donned his heroic bow tie as the Doctor, and already the first spoilery set photos are materializing. Click through to find out who's turning up in one of the Eleventh Doctor's very first adventures. Major spoilers... More »

Digging Deep: 24 Science Fiction Archaeologists

Alasdair Wilkins — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:00:00 PDT

What's the best part about living in the distant future? There's so much more past for you to explore! We take a look at some of science fiction's most illustrious antiquarians. More »

What - And Who - Is Next For New Who?

Graeme McMillan — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:20:00 PST

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With news of David Tennant's resignation as Doctor Who's eponymous timelord still making grown fans weep, the aftermath is beginning to be felt around the internet: Who are the frontrunners for the role of replacement? What made Tennant almost change his mind? And what storyline has possibly been killed as a result of Tennant's departure? We've got some answers for you - or, at least, what some people are claiming are the answers. More »