First Teaser for the Doctor Who Christmas Special Released!

If you like your television spoiler free, I suggest you look away now!

Now that the late watchers have gone, the season 8 finale of Doctor Who gave fans a sneak peek into this years Christmas special, by introducing Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead) as Santa Claus.

The episode was followed immediately by the first official teaser trailer, and let me say that things are looking quite terrifying up at the North Pole. Check it out and let us know what you think!

-Nowal Massari

IDW Announces 'Orphan Black' Comic Book Series

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Despite its snub at the Emmys, fans really dig the BBC America hit, "Orphan Black" and IDW Publishing paid attention. They just announced at Comic-Con that coming in 2015 is a new comic book series based on the show. Details were released yesterday via a press release from IDW and it revealed that not only will it not be cloning the show, it'll offer new story lines set in the show's world.

Here is the announcement from IDW:

Orphan Black, the acclaimed sci-fi series by Temple Street Productions, assumes a new identity in the form of a comic-book series from IDW Publishing. IDW’s series will not be a clone of the show but will feature some all-new stories set in the complex and thrilling world of Orphan Black.

“Orphan Black, in addition to being a captivating TV series, is a perfect premise for comics,” said Chris Ryall, IDW’s Chief Creative Officer/Editor-in-Chief. “And as the second season has expanded the series in exciting new directions, that has only increased the amount of stories we’ll be able to tell in comic-book form.”

'Doctor Who' Returning in August

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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

Cast for "Star Wars: Episode VII" Finally Revealed

First Official Cast Photo Provided by StarWars.com

"Star Wars" fans, we've got some huge news for you! The official site of the franchise has officially released the cast list for the upcoming installment. The cast will introduce some new faces, but more importantly, it will bring back some familiar ones.

New to the "Star Wars" Universe are actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow. Returning to the far, far away galaxy will be Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker. The newest edition of the "Star Wars" saga will be directed by J.J. Abrams, with a screenplay co-written by him and Lawrence Kasdan. Abrams, Bryan Burk and Kathleen Kennedy are producing the film, and John Williams will be returning to compose the score.

Of the new project, Abrams stated, "We are so excited to finally share the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to life, once again. We start shooting in a couple of weeks, and everyone is doing their best to make the fans proud."

"Star Wars: Episode VII" is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2015.

-Nowal Massari

'Jupiter Ascending' International Trailer

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There is no doubt some huge summer blockbusters on tap for 2014 so the box office competition is pretty stiff. Many of the big films coming out are sequels or a reboot, but we're thinking you might want to add the sci-fi adventure "Jupiter Ascending" to your list. Directed and written by the sibling team of Andy and Lana Wachowski, the film stars Mila Kunis as "Jupiter Jones" who has the earthly job of cleaning houses but is, in fact, marked to be the next Queen of the Universe. Channing Tatum (who rocks guyliner quite nicely) is "Caine," an ex-military dude who is hired to hunt Jupiter down. The film also stars Sean Bean, so for the ticket price alone, it'll be worth it to see if Bean's character survives!

After the synopsis, courtesy of Collider, check out the Japanese trailer (after the jump) and let us know if "Jupiter Ascending" will be on your must-see summer blockbuster list. It hits theaters in 2D, 3D, and IMAX 3D on July 18th.

Gillian Anderson to Write a Sci-Fi Book Series

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Gillian Anderson is returning to the world of science fiction, only this time, she's the one writing the tales! Anderson is officially adding author to her resume with the new sci-fi series "EarthEnd Saga," which will be co-written with friend Jeff Rovin. The pair are collaborating with new Simon & Schuster imprint, Simon451, and will be published this coming October.

The first book, "A Vision of Fire," will focus on Caitlin O'Hara, a child psychologist that specializes in working with children that have suffered trauma due to natural disasters and war. When she begins working with a deeply troubled young girl, her deeply scientific world views are shaken when confronted by mysterious forces. "Over the course of spending time and helping her and investigating the origins of the girl's trauma, Caitlin begins to realise that the girl's behaviour is tied to much greater forces in the universe, and as the story unfolds, she must prevent destruction on a grand scale," Anderson revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.

When asked about the parallels between Caitlin O'Hara and Anderson's own Dana Scully, she stated “I also wanted a very strong female character, around my age. I would want to read something like that and I think other women would like to read."

Emilia Clarke Starring in Terminator Reboot

Deadline has revealed that "Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke is venturing out of Westeros to face off against Skynet as Sarah Connor in the upcoming "Terminator" reboot, "Terminator: Genesis."

Best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen, the Khaleesi and Mother of Dragons, Clarke is a relative newcomer to American audiences. The part of Sarah Connor was a much sought after role, which eventually came down to two actresses; Brie Larson and Clarke.

Clarke will be joining Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is returning to the title role, and will be reuniting with director Alan Taylor, who has also worked on "Game of Thrones." Jason Clarke (no relation) is currently in talks to play her son, John Conner. Being quite a few years older than his possible onscreen mother, the storyline is rumored to be taking a few trips into the future.

Filling the kick-ass boots of Linda Hamilton,  will be no easy task, but Clarke has proven to audiences that she is one tough lady. Paramount is set to release the film in the summer of 2015.

-Nowal Massari