Sherlock plays the villain in Star Trek sequel

Moffat’s Sherlock is as close as we may get to seeing the lauded detective through the artistic aperture of film director David Fincher (Se7eN)! A lofty comparison, but puzzles are their stock-in-trade.

So, Benedict Cumberbatch's (Sherlock) casting should delight genre fans everywhere. What villian will he play in JJ Abrams' first Star Trek sequel?

Missing Believed Wiped

Christmas arrived early for Doctor Who fan's during yesterday's Missing Believed Wiped event at the BFI!

Episode 3 of the William Hartnell adventure "Galaxy 4" and Episode 2 of Patrick Troughton's "The Underwater Menace" were purchased by film collector Terry Burnett at a village fete near Southampton in the early 80s. He had been unaware that the canisters contained material missing from the BBC.



Host at the event was Doctor Who writer and actor Mark Gatiss who said: "Christmas has come early for Doctor Who fans everywhere. It's always wonderful when a missing episode turns up but it's been years since the last one so to have two is just brilliant. Add to that a proper bit of action from the legendary Chumblies (and the horrifying Rills!) plus the utterly mesmeric Patrick Troughton on great form. Well, what more could we all ask for?"

Over 100 episodes of Doctor Who from the 1960s still remain missing. The tapes were routinely wiped once the rights to repeat them had expired. It seems unfathomable to us today, but before the advent of DVDs and iPlayer, grainy black and white material was thought to no longer be of interest to the television audience. However, many film prints sold overseas have since been returned. These latest discoveries are the first complete episodes to have been located since 2004.

Thundercats Classic Lion-O at The Entertainer!

This highly detailed figure features many points of movement and comes with an extending Sword of Omens to bring evil to justice! A great collector's item for Thundercats fans everywhere.

See the entire range of Thundercats toys available at The Entertainer in time for the holiday season!

What are your favourite Doctor Who stories?

This post is inspired by a thread on the Facebook Group Whovians.

What are your favourite stories by Doctor? I'll start the ball rolling...

The Dead Planet, Invasion, Spearhead from Space, Pyramids of Mars, Earthshock, Revelation of the Daleks, Remembrance of the Daleks, Dalek, The Girl in the Fireplace and The Girl Who Waited.

This list isn't definitive, it's just for fun.

Doctor Who is 48 today!

Doctor Who started 48 years ago, with the broadcast of An Unearthly Child, today.

Thank you to everyone who has worked on the series past, present and future.

Many happy returns of the day, Doctor!

Doctor Who blockbuster!

Doctor Who was last on the silver screen in the swinging Sixties

Who else is looking forward to the upcoming Doctor Who movie directed by David Yates (Harry Potter)?

Variety, the Hollywood trade paper, has announced that a new feature film will be made in the next three years, which will be separate to the television series. This rules out any possibility of either David Tennant or Matt Smith in a starring role.

This will be the third time that the world-famous Time Lord has graced the silver screen...

Doctor Who Convention

BBC Worldwide has revealed plans for what is being dubbed the first official Doctor Who Convention since the series' reboot in 2005.

The event will take place on the 24 and 25 March 2012 at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff, Wales. Tickets are priced at £99 and limited to 1500 for each of the days.

Matt Smith commented on the convention’s announcement: “It’s brilliant that the first official convention is being held in Cardiff, the home of Doctor Who. I’m really looking forward to seeing the fans there, and remember – bow ties are cool!”

Steven Moffat said: “A whole weekend dedicated to all things Doctor Who, brilliant! We’re going to be celebrating the whole team behind the show, people who bring to life the Doctor’s craziest adventures and letting fans into some of our trade secrets. If you want to get under the skin of Doctor Who this is an unmissable event!”

Given limited ticket availability, I can foresee a reprise of the 20th Anniversary Convention in Longleat (circa 1983). Somehow I can't see myself getting into this one.

Please visit Doctor Who Convention for further information.

Doctor Who Encyclopedia for iPad

Doctor Who is no stranger to the App Store with digital comics and an applauded video game for iOS. Now iPad-owning Doctor Who fans can download the Encyclopedia, too.

In view of the iPad's capacious touchscreen. A glossy and image-laden book is ideal fodder. However, some fans may take exception to further in-app purchases if they wish to read all about the Doctor's incarnations, allies and enemies since the series returned to television screens in 2005.

Doctor Who Encyclopedia for iPad (iTunes)

A Dalek invades BBC Television Centre

Dalek Jack-O-Lantern