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Russell T. Davies' new show will be "Doctor Who meets Harry Potter"

Lauren Davis — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:00:00 PST

It sounds like Russell T. Davies still has plenty of genre television up his sleeve. Davies' agency has revealed that Davies is co-creating a children's series for the BBC's CBBC channel titled Aliens vs Wizards, which the BBC is describing as "Doctor Who meets Harry Potter." Joining him on this genre mashup is Doctor Who writer and Sarah Jane Adventures head writer Phil Ford, and, reportedly, a large chunk of the Sarah Jane crew. More »

A Final Goodbye to Sarah Jane Smith, Doctor Who's Best Friend

Charlie Jane Anders — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:00:00 PDT

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We already said goodbye to Elisabeth Sladen, one of Doctor Who's greatest stars, back in April. But with today's final episode of the Sarah Jane Adventures, we're having to say goodbye to Sarah Jane Smith, the character she played since 1973. More »

The Rare Sarah Jane Adventures Episode That's As Good As Doctor Who

Charlie Jane Anders — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:30:00 PDT

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Next week is the series finale of the Sarah Jane Adventures, the slightly more kid-oriented Doctor Who spinoff starring the late Elisabeth Sladen. And we're going to remember lots of things about this show with great fondness — but most of all, we're going to remember that it was sometimes just as good as Doctor Who itself. More »

Sarah Jane Smith tries to explain life and death to an alien child

Charlie Jane Anders — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:56:35 PDT

It's almost impossible to watch the final episodes of The Sarah Jane Adventures without feeling overcome with sadness. Knowing that Elisabeth Sladen died soon after filming these episodes, and they're the last we'll ever see of her. More »

R.I.P. Elisabeth Sladen, Doctor Who's Apprentice

Charlie Jane Anders — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:50:23 PDT

Elisabeth Sladen, who played Sarah Jane Smith in Doctor Who and two spin-off shows, has died, according to BBC News. More »

One of the best Doctor Who stories (that wasn't shown on Doctor Who)

Charlie Jane Anders — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:49:59 PDT

The Sarah Jane Adventures followed up its epic Doctor Who crossover with a surprisingly good story — especially the first half, in which everybody on Earth vanishes, except for three kids. It was the stuff of classic Who. Spoilers ahead. More »

The truth about Doctor Who's regeneration limit revealed! (Sort of)

Charlie Jane Anders — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:25:27 PDT

Here's the Doctor Who-related moment that caused all the fuss a while back. In today's Sarah Jane Adventures, Clyde asks the Doctor how many times he can regenerate. The answer may surprise you. Spoilers ahead... More »

Another Star Trek villain rumor, plus an epic photo from Simon Pegg's Paul!

Charlie Jane Anders — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:00:00 PDT

A source offers hints on Star Trek's next villain...and it won't be Khan. Find out what three genres The Flash movie will include. Cuarón's Gravity may be in trouble again. Plus Paul, X-Men: First Class, BSG, The Hobbit and Megamind. More »

The Doctor Who reunion episode we've all been waiting for

Charlie Jane Anders — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:06:07 PDT

Russell T. Davies' detractors should really be forced to watch the first half of "The Death of the Doctor," his new Doctor Who/Sarah Jane Adventures crossover. His full genius for character development and his love of the program shone through. More »

Most unneccessary science fiction TV spinoffs of all time

Chris Cummins -- Topless Robot — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:34:00 PDT

Caprica and Stargate Universe are both circling the drain, ratings-wise, but Syfy has already greenlit another Battlestar Galactica spinoff. Pointless TV spinoffs have a long history, littered with horrible failures. Here are the 9 most unnecessary science fiction TV spinoffs. More »

The awesomest moments from this week's Sarah Jane Adventures!

Charlie Jane Anders — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:40:00 PDT

Doctor Who's most reliably awesome spin-off had almost everything this week: android versions of Agent Smith, silly UFO nuts, and alien genocide. Most of all, it had bad-ass Clyde Langer. Here are our five favorite moments. Spoilers ahead. More »

Doctor Who's youngest companion looks more like Harry Potter than ever

Charlie Jane Anders — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:30:00 PDT

~~Harry, Hermione and Ron~~ Luke, Rani and Clyde face the Nightmare Man, with super-dramatic speechifying. Remaking one of Voyager's silliest episodes was a weird move for Doctor Who's kid-friendly spin-off, but I defy you to watch that scene without squeeing. More »

Doctor Who's time traveler has become immortal

Charlie Jane Anders — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:00:00 PDT

With the Doctor on his 11th body, Doctor Who fans worry about the notion that his 13th life will be his last. But a new episode will reveal that the Doctor has "no limit" to how many times he regenerates. More »

The 11 greatest, craziest sci-fi crossovers in television history

Alasdair Wilkins — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:48:14 PDT

Tonight's conclusion of the already epic Eureka/Warehouse 13 crossover is just scratching the surface of science fiction's greatest TV crossovers. You may not believe some of what we're about to tell you about actually happened...that's why we brought video evidence. More »

The first Inception review, Planet Of The Apes prequel details and scary Hobbit speculation!

Charlie Jane Anders — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:00:00 PDT

There's an early Inception review, and casting talk for Sherlock Holmes 2 and the Planet Of The Apes prequel. Neill Blomkamp's new film gets a title. Could Ratner direct Hobbit? Plus Doctor Who, Eureka, Warehouse 13, Futurama and True Blood. More »

The Phantom, The Gates, and True Blood make for a bloody good Sunday

Cyriaque Lamar — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:15:00 PDT

It's the summer season, and Sunday has become the new scifi destination this week. Witness the debut of a jumpsuit-less Phantom, more sanguinary weirdness from True Blood, the debut of The Gates, and new Ashes to Ashes and Doctor Who. More »

Set Pics Show Green Lantern's Mo-Cap Suit. Alan Tudyk Joins Transformers 3! Major Lost Spoilers!

Charlie Jane Anders — Fri, 14 May 2010 06:00:00 PDT

See Ryan Reynolds in his Green Lantern mo-cap suit. Alan Tudyk joins Transformers 3, which LaBoeuf promises won't suck like Transformers 2. Cowboys And Aliens synopsis! Twilight clip! Plus Lost, Terra Nova, Doctor Who, Jonah Hex, Warehouse 13 and Fringe. More »

Kick-Ass Director Really Tackling X-Men: First Class? Plus Condon Talks Twlight And McDreamy Joins Transformers 3!

Charlie Jane Anders — Tue, 04 May 2010 06:00:00 PDT

There's new reason to be optimistic about X-Men: First Class, while Bill Condon compares Twilight to Gods And Monsters. McDreamy joins Transformers 3, and McKellen talks Hobbit. Plus Doctor Who, Sarah Jane Adventures, Lost, Ghostbusters, Iron Man, Airbender and Haven! More »

Russell T. Davies Returns To Doctor Who — And He's Bringing An Old Friend

Charlie Jane Anders — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:20:00 PDT

If Doctor Who's Eleventh Doctor hasn't yanked your heart-strings with both hands yet, David Tennant style, fear not — Russell T. Davies will be writing for Matt Smith soon. And Davies has found a surefire way to bring some angst. More »

How To Write Television, The Russell T. Davies Way

Charlie Jane Anders — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:20:00 PST

Whatever your quibbles with Russell T. Davies' often-schmaltzy storytelling on Doctor Who, you have to appreciate his madcap throwing-things-at-the-wall sensibility. Davies says he writes that way on purpose, and answers your Doctor Who and Torchwood questions, in his new book. More »

Tasty Foods That Would Rather Eat You for Dinner

Lauren Davis — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:00 PST

Thursday is Thanksgiving in the US, a time when families gather around the table and chow down on tasty treats. But, when it comes to being eaten, some foods are less agreeable than others; some would rather eat you. More »

Lost's Daddy Issues Take A New Lurch, Fringe's Family Dynamic Gets Twisty, And Cusack Explains 2012

Charlie Jane Anders — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 PST

Spoilers are controversial and hoax-busting, but also life-saving. Today, there's another improbable Lost resurrection, and Fringe introduces a crucial character. Plus awesome pics and clips from Doctor Who, Kick-Ass, Sarah Jane, FlashForward and Stargate. Also: 2012, V, Smallville and Chuck. More »

The Doctor Attends A Wedding, Gives Nobody Away

Charlie Jane Anders — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:30:00 PST

It never fails: Just when you've finally got a new man in your life, the old boyfriend turns up to cause trouble. Actually, David Tennant's guest spot on the Sarah Jane Adventures was remarkably innuendo-free. More »

Lost's Final Answers Will Surprise You. But Will Leonard Nimoy Abandon Fringe?

Charlie Jane Anders — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:00:00 PDT

Tons of spoilers today, including Damon Lindelof on Lost answers and Leonard Nimoy on his Fringe future. Plus a Thor casting call, and pics from Avatar, The Box, Sarah Jane, Supernatural and Smallville. Also: Dollhouse, V, FlashForward, Chuck and Heroes. More »

How Overboard Will Mad Max 4's Car Stunts Go?

Charlie Jane Anders — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:00:00 PDT

George Miller talks Mad Max 4's vehicles, and it sounds like he's putting the "mad" back in the series. There's a crazy Avatar 2 rumor. Plus Sarah Jane, 2012, Lost, New Moon, V, True Blood, Smallville and Chuck spoilers. More »

Explosive Pics And Clips From Doctor Who, Supernatural, The Prisoner, Fringe And Stargate

Charlie Jane Anders — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 PDT

New Doctor Who pics include both the Tenth and Eleventh Doctors, and there are intense stills from The Prisoner and Fringe. Zoe Saldana talks about disrobing in Star Trek 2. Plus Harry Potter, Supernatural, Smallville, Heroes and Stargate Universe spoilers. More »

Sarah Jane's Back On Top!

Charlie Jane Anders — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:20:00 PDT

The Sarah Jane Adventures reclaimed its status as the most fun show in the Doctor Who universe this past weekend, with a wacky story of literal-minded alien cops and evil extraterrestrial possession. "You pay, you display!" Spoilers below... More »

Sam Raimi Talks Spider-Man 4 Villains. And What's Summer Glau's Dollhouse Secret?

Charlie Jane Anders — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:00:00 PDT

Sam Raimi won't say who Spider-Man 4's villain would be, but he did offer some hints. We learned more about Summer Glau's secret past on Dollhouse. Exclusive Lost set pics! Sarah Jane Adventures trailer! Plus V, Supernatural, Heroes and Smallville! More »