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

'Torchwood' Set to Return This Fall

The final season of "Torchwood" aired in 2011, and fans of the "Doctor Who" spin-off have been awaiting a revival of the series ever since. Well now, you'll get the chance to learn what the gang have been up to for the last four years, as Captain Jack Harkness will be donning his suspenders and saving the world once again in the upcoming series of audio plays from Big Finish.

"Torchwood has been to the moon, and America, and the Himalayas, but now I think it's finally coming home, to the brilliance of Big Finish," show creator Russell T Davies, said of the audio dramas.

Each episode in the six episode series will focus on a different member of the team and the repercussions that a mysterious incident has on them, eventually reuniting the whole team for future stories. The first episode will center around Captain Jack, with John Barrowman returning to the role.

As of now, no other cast members have announced their participation in the audio series; but after years of championing the shows return, it won't be too long before official cast announcements are made.

"The Conspiracy," the first episode in the series, is set for a September 2015 release and is available for pre-order.

-Nowal Massari

Sneak a Peek into Season 3 of 'Bates Motel'

If you haven't watched "Bates Motel" on A&E, stop reading right now and go watch it. You can easily marathon the first two seasons in a day. You don't need to sleep, trust me on this!

Alright, now that you're caught up, rejoice! After catching a rather grim and familiar glimpse of Norman Bates at the end of the second season, it has been revealed that viewers will be seeing even more of that sweet, terrifying madness we have all been waiting for.

Executive Producers, Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin, give fans a little insight in a behind the scenes peek of their contemporary prequel to Robert Bloch's novel, "Psycho." It is revealed that his hallucinations and his reality, especially involving mother Norma (Vera Farmiga), are much more difficult for him to discern. This season Norman, brilliantly portrayed by Freddie Highmore, will creep ever closer to the knife-wielding, mother-loving "Psycho" that viewers have been expecting.

The "Bates Motel" re-opens March 9 at 9 p.m. ET on A&E; so check in, relax...take a shower.





-Nowal Massari

'Doctor Who' Recap: 'Deep Breath'

Images Courtesy of the BBC

BY NOWAL MASSARI

After what seemed like a nerd-ternity, the series eight premiere of "Doctor Who" has finally arrived. As with all post-regeneration Doctors, we enter the first episode with a touch of sadness and slight caution. As pointed out by Chris Hardwick and Wil Wheaton on "After Who Live," we nerds are living in a post-Phantom Menace world and we do not like change. However, we always warm to the new Doctor as time goes forward (or backward). So now, hold on to your sonics and take a "Deep Breath."

First Official, Full Length Doctor Who Trailer Released

"Am I a good man?"

As the clock ticks down to the August 23 premiere of "Doctor Who," the BBC is giving Whovians everywhere a peek into where the next season will be headed. With glimpses of old villains, and new, to quote the Doctor himself, this time around we will all be time traveling "into darkness."

Check out the full length trailer below and tell us what you think we can expect from this darker season!



-Nowal Massari

'Doctor Who' Season Eight Premiere Date and Trailer Released

Image Courtesy Official Doctor Who Facebook

After Matt Smith's Christmas regeneration/departure, Whovians everywhere wondered how long they would have to wait before officially meeting the Twelfth Doctor, Peter Capaldi. Well, wonder no more! Earlier, the BBC announced that the eighth season of the sci-fi smash hit will be premiering in late August:

"The new Doctor lands on August 23, with a feature-length first episode called “Deep Breath” – starring Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor and Jenna Coleman as his companion, Clara.”

Along with the premiere date, the BBC also released a new teaser trailer for the upcoming season, where we catch a glimpse of a confused Clara being asked if the Doctor is a good man. With "Doctor Who: the World Tour" kicking off soon, it's safe to assume that fans will be treated to even more sneak peeks, new information and trailers right up until the premiere on August 23.

Slap on your bow ties and check out the newest teaser!



-Nowal Massari

'Doctor Who' Returning in August

Courtesy Doctor Who Official Twitter

Hear that sound in the distance? Could it be? After an eight month hiatus, the TARDIS is returning!

The official Twitter account for "Doctor Who" announced earlier this morning that the popular series will be hitting BBC One in August, along with a teaser photo that features the silhouette of new Doctor, Peter Capaldi, inside of the TARDIS.

A short while later, they also linked followers to the first teaser "trailer" for the upcoming series eight. Check it out below and stay tuned for all the latest info!

-Nowal Massari