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Torchwood May Be Coming To America

Looks like Russell T Davies' move to the States is starting to pay off already; Davies and former Doctor Who producer Julie Gardner are working with Fox to bring Torchwood to US television. More »

01/19/10

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By Graeme McMillan

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Spiner: I Know Nothing About Torchwood Rumors

Is Brent Spiner really going to appear in the next season of Torchwood? That's be a no, according to Spiner, who twittered his denial yesterday: "I think I would've heard something about it. Haven't." [Twitter] (Thanks, Rusty.)

01/15/10

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By Graeme McMillan

#doctorwho

How To Write Television, The Russell T. Davies Way

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 »

01/12/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#morningspoilers

Spider-Man 4 Villain Confirmed! Your Lost Shipper Forecast! Thor's New Best Friend! Buffy's Big Bad!

An actor confirms he's the main villain in Spider-Man 4 (and whom he's playing.) Lost sources predict Skate/Jate's chances. Thor casting news! First Book Of Eli reviews! Plus Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Buffy, Supernatural, Wolfman, Torchwood, V and True Blood spoilers! More »

01/11/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#torchwoodthemusical

A Torchwood Musical, With Music By ABBA? Really?

The expanded edition of Russell T. Davies' The Writers Tale comes out soon, covering his work up to David Tennant's final Doctor Who story. And reportedly, the new version tells of the Torchwood musical that never was. More »

01/07/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#yearinreview

The Worst Moments From 2009's Science Fiction and Fantasy Television

Snapping necks, Sylar sex sessions and test tube babies' drunken rap performances: these are just a few of the worst moments from television this year. 2009 will forever be remembered for Stargate's boob lens and Adama's cry-painting. More »

12/29/09

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By Meredith Woerner

#rant

The Case For Aliens Who Are Truly Alien

In James Cameron's Avatar, we're introduced to an alien race that we immediately take to: the almost-human Na'vi. But sympathizing with slightly-different people is easy. Here are few examples of sci-fi giving us truly "alien" aliens. More »

12/25/09

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By Stephen Goldmeier

#torchwood

Torchwood Will Return For A Proper Season, Not Just Another Miniseries

The television resurrection glove works! Not only will Torchwood return as we'd expected, but it'll have a full 13 episodes, not another five-episode miniseries like "Children Of Earth," John Barrowman announced. Fan-Art by Patrick Fillion. [NSFW link] [BlogtorWho]

12/01/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#horror

Are We Seeing The Rise Of Alzheimer's Horror?

It's the ultimate terror: The number of people with Alzheimer's and other age-related dementia will double in the next 20 years. And we're starting to see more horrific tales about forgetting, or people losing their personalities. Welcome to Alzheimer's horror. More »

10/28/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#gleehouse

Lessons Joss Whedon Can Bring Back To Dollhouse From Glee

Whedonites rejoiced when it was announced Joss Whedon will direct an episode of television's best show, Glee. But you know what would be even cooler? If Whedon could pick up some tricks from Glee and bring them back to Dollhouse. More »

10/22/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#triviagasm

10 Reasons Not to Bring Someone Back from the Dead

When you've got amazing technologies or strong magical powers, death doesn't have to have the final word. But is bringing the dead back to life always a good idea? We look the reasons it's better to say no to resurrection. More »

10/06/09

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By Lauren Davis

#triviagasm

The Man-Eating Ladies of Science Fiction

We're still a week away from watching Megan Fox snack on schoolboys in Jennifer's Body. In the meantime, we're serving up a list of the other women in science fiction who hunger for human flesh. More »

09/11/09

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By Lauren Davis

#writerswapping

TV Shows We Wish Would Swap Writing Staffs

We don't just love television for the special effects or crackerjack acting, but for the writing. That's where our heroes get their cool lines and defining moments. And sometimes we wonder: what'd happen if our fave shows swapped writing staffs? More »

08/25/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#caprica

Stick A Spike In Caprica: James Marsters Joins The BSG Prequel

08/18/09

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#torchwood

Russell T Davies Knows What Comes Next For Torchwood

While the world wonders where Torchwood can go after the dramatic Children of Earth mini-series, one man has a clear vision of the future of the Doctor Who spin-off. Luckily, that man is executive producer Russell T. Davies. More »

08/18/09

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By Graeme McMillan

#shamelesssquee

Captain Jack and Doctor Who Kiss At Last!

08/07/09

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#triviagasm

The 10 Greatest Eternally Young Heroes (Who Aren't Vampires)

Everywhere you look nowadays, there are young, fresh-faced vampires. But they're not the only heroes out there who stay eternally young. Some of our favorite science-fiction heroes are blessed (cursed?) with Alphaville's reward. Here are the 10 greatest forever-young heroes. More »

08/04/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#torchwood

Will ABC Soap Derail Torchwood Season 4?

Russell T Davies has been quoted as saying that the Torchwood that returns next season may not be the one people are expecting to see... But is that because John Barrowman may be jumping ship to star in Desperate Housewives? More »

08/02/09

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#interview

We Asked Russell T. Davies Our Most Pressing Doctor Who Question

When we finally sat opposite Doctor Who's Russell T. Davies at Comic Con, there was only one question we were burning to ask him: Why exactly is the blonde ingenue Rose Tyler the most special of all the Doctor's companions? More »

07/28/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#torchwood

How You Can Give To Change Torchwood's Latest Departure

The surprise departure of a core Torchwood cast member may have looked unlikely to be reversed anytime soon, but fans are hoping that an appeal to the BBC's charitable nature can change the minds that matter. Spoilers ahead! More »

07/25/09

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By Graeme McMillan

#torchwoodrecap

Torchwood Day Five: Children Are A Renewable Resource

Torchwood's latest miniseries has made us rethink everything we thought we knew, especially about Captain Jack. The immortal rogue made a dreadful mistake in 1965, but at least he'll never sacrifice innocents for expediency again. Right? Right? Spoilers below. More »

07/25/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

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