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“The world belongs to people who turn up”: Doctor Who author on who to write a novel
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (1005+ words) In this clip from The Independent's Like This Love This podcast, Jenny Colgan reflects on her writing philosophy. Colgan has written more than sixty books, selling fifteen million in more than thirty five countries, as well as six stories in…...
Netflix unveils new horror series from Stranger Things creators
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (114+ words) Netflix unveils new horror series from Stranger Things creators'The Independent Netflix unveils new horror series from Stranger Things creators - Netflix has unveiled a new horror series titled Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen, executive-produced by the Duffer Brothers of…...
William Shatner mocks Stephen Miller’s call for him to save ‘woke’ Star Trek series
1+ week, 1+ day ago (411+ words) U.S. Homeland Security Advisor last week decried Paramount+s "tragic new spinoff, "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Star Trek legend William Shatner has poked fun at Stephen Millers desperate pleas for him to save Paramount+s new series, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy....
Stranger Things fans triggered as coming-out scene sparks showâs lowest rating
4+ week, 2+ day ago (152+ words) Stranger Things fans triggered as coming-out scene sparks show's lowest rating'The Independent Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Stranger Things fans triggered as coming-out scene sparks…...
Former Doctor Who boss says show has ‘hedged its bets’ with Billie Piper return
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (435+ words) The actor made a surprise return to the show at the end of the latest season Former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat believes the series" current bosses are keeping their options open with Billie Piper"s return. Moffat, who worked…...
Rian Johnson shares plan for scrapped Star Wars trilogy
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (366+ words) Filmmaker said he'd be "thrilled' to work on more franchise content Star Wars: The Last Jedi filmmaker Rian Johnson has shared his plans for his trilogy of Star Wars films, which was announced in 2017 but never materialised. While Star Wars…...
Star Trek and Argo actor Peter-Henry Schroeder dies aged 90
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (470+ words) The actor enjoyed a varied career in film, TV, theatre and music Peter-Henry Schroeder, who portrayed the Klingon Chancellor in Star Trek: Enterprise, has died, aged 90. The actor died surrounded by family on 7 June in Lake City, Florida at the…...
Doctor Who star criticises more recent BBC series
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (421+ words) Actor, who starred in BBC series in the 1980s, has shared his struggles with sci-fi show's modern episodes Doctor Who star Peter Davison, who played the Time Lord from 1982 to 1984, has criticised recent series of the long-running programme for their "huge…...
Mark Hamill shares bemused response to Luke Skywalker plot in divisive Star Wars film
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (578+ words) I should have kept that to myself," Luke Skywalker actor said of previous remarks Mark Hamill has made an admission about Star Wars film The Last Jedi after criticising Luke Skywalker"s storyline. The actor, who plays Luke Skywalker, expressed…...
Star Wars director disagrees with popular opinion on hit prequel film
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (479+ words) Rogue One" proved a huge hit with Star Wars fans upon its release Jurassic World: Rebirth director Gareth Edwards has downplayed claims that his 2016 film, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, is the best in the illustrious sci-fi franchise"s…...