Doctor Who

Meet the New Doctor Who's New Companion

• May 29, 2009 07:12 PM ET
• by Matt Mitovich
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I think I'm turning British-ese. On the heels of our report that BBC America is bringing new batches of Doctor Who and Torchwood to U.S. shores this summer, we now have news as to who will be playing the new Doctor Who's companion in Season 5.

Relative unknown Karen Gillan has been tapped to accompany incoming Doctor Matt Smith on the TARDIS' next series of adventures, premiering on the BBC in 2010.

"I am absolutely over the moon," the pretty Scot tells ... read more

Doctor Who and Torchwood Set for U.S. Return: Plus: Get a Video Sneak Peek!

• May 28, 2009 08:20 PM ET
• by Matt Mitovich
• 28 Comments

The Doctor will see you now — or, more specifically, in a few weeks.

BBC America has acquired the Stateside rights to five Doctor Who specials that mark the end of both Russell T. Davies' stint as show-runner and David Tennant's run as the titular time-traveler. Producer Steven Moffat and actor Matt Smith will... read more

Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Other Announced Releases

• Feb 25, 2009 04:21 PM ET
• by The DVD Team
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New releases announced today, February 25:

Doctor Who - Story #011 & 012: The Rescue / The Romans and Doctor Who - Story #138: Attack of the Cybermen will be coming out July 7

Whose Line Is It Anyway? - The Best Of will be coming out June 9

Marvel Superheroes - The Mighty Thor: Enter Hercules will be coming out March 17

Mistresses - Volume 1 will be coming out May 26

Tom and Jerry - The Chuck Jones Collection will be coming out June 23

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Bionic Woman Makes Appointment with Doctor Who

• Jan 23, 2009 04:15 PM ET
• by Matt Mitovich
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And let's hope for her sake, it all nets out better than the short-lived NBC reboot did!

Michelle Ryan, who of course starred as EastEnders' Zoe before attempting to fill Jaime Sommers' shoes stateside, has been tapped to guest-star on a Doctor Who special premiering this spring on BBC One.

In the Easter special, which is (perhaps ironically?) titled "Planet of the Dead," Ryan will play ... read more

Billie Piper on New Doctor Who: The TARDIS Is in "Good Hands"

• Jan 14, 2009 06:38 PM ET
• by Matt Mitovich
• 24 Comments

Billie Piper, who has gone from playing Rose Tyler to turning tricks as Showtime's Call Girl, has a message for Doctor Who fans: Relax.

Read the Brit beauty's complete take on the recast — as well as the rumor that she herself would play Doctor — after the jump. read more