SDCC Announces Air Date of 'Doctor Who' Season 9; Releases First Official Trailer

Jenna Coleman, Peter Capaldi and Michelle Gomez
courtesy the Irish Examiner

During the "Doctor Who" panel, in the infamous Hall H of San Diego Comic Con, the official date for the upcoming ninth season was revealed. The new season is set to air on the BBC, Saturday, September 19th.

Peter Capaldi, the Doctor and first time con-goer, was asked by moderator, Chris Hardwick, during the Doctor Who panel if it has been like any other show he's been on before. It's a well documented fact that Peter Capaldi is a long-time Whovian, so his response was quite touching; "It's the only show that's in my bones." He also admitted to getting teary eyed the first time he saw the TARDIS in person when he guest starred alongside David Tennant, in the 2008 episode, "The Fires of Pompeii."

In addition to the release date of the next season, attendees were treated to an exclusive look at the first official season 9 trailer. In it, we see old villains return, new foes arrive and what looks to be a lot of action. Not only are we treated to glimpses of what appear to be Missy and Clara working together, but we're also shown a brief interaction between Capaldi's Twelfth Doctor and Maisie Williams' (Game of Thrones) yet unknown character.

What do you think, Whovians? Are you excited for the new season and do you have any guesses who Maisie Williams will be playing? Let us know your thoughts & theories in the comments!

-Nowal Massari

Karen Gillan becomes zombie companion for 'Nerdist' makeup

Zombie Pond, courtesy BBC America

Last Saturday’s episode of BBC America’s The Nerdist was just plain awesome. Guests included creator of The Walking Dead Robert Kirkman and birthday boy Michael Rooker. They played Walking Dead Mad Libs, discussed the show and comic books, joked around ...it was magical.

Then there were the mock ads starring the beauty who played Doctor’s former companion Amy Pond. Karen Gillan is a stunning woman and even as a zombie, she wants to look her best. She promoted the new cosmetics line "z’Ombeal" which includes face make-up to give you that lovely LIVE look your skin once had, and hair care to give you that shine and keep it from falling out. The ads were hilarious and had her feasting on many of her handlers. You can see her skin care ad here.

It’s nice to know that we gals can still look our best during the zombie apocalypse!

Just because: Ben Folds Five rocks out with 'Fraggle Rock'

It isn't really paranormal, but it is a groovy track from Ben Folds (Five) with a fun vid featuring Folds, Chris Hardwick of Nerdist, Rob Corddry, Anna Kendrick and the Fraggles of Fraggle Rock.

Or maybe it's super paranormal since it involves cryptids who live under ground while subverting a slave race all while they dance, play and fear only the Gorgs. OK, if that helps us rationalize posting this so it fits within the paranormal umbrella, so be it. Either way, it's just fun...

-Aaron Sagers