3 More Catching Fire Behind-the-Scenes Pics

Lionsgate has released three more behind-the-scenes photos from Catching Fire. You can see the last two here

First Doctor Who Titan Comics

In case you missed the message a few months, IDW has stopped making comics for the Doctor Who franchise. Fear not, for Titan Comics has taken over in their place. They've recently announced the first comics in their 10th and 11th Doctors ranges.

Tenth Doctor #1

Eisner Award-winning writer Nick Abadzis (Laika) and fan-favorite artist Elena Casagrande (Angel, Suicide Risk, Doctor Who, Star Trek) take control of the TARDIS for their first five-issue arc with the Tenth Doctor! And don't miss the second arc, by fellow series architect Robbie Morrison (Drowntown, Nikolai Dante, The Authority)!

Eleventh Doctor #1

Series architects Al Ewing (Loki: Agent of Asgard, Mighty Avengers, Trifecta) and Rob Williams (Revolutionary War, Ordinary, Miss Fury, The Royals: Masters of War, Trifecta) kick off a whirlwind adventure through eternity for the Eleventh Doctor, with artist Simon Fraser (Nikolai Dante, Grindhouse, Doctor Who)!







Both issues go on sale July 23rd.

Thinman Sneak Peek

Sneak peek of next week's Supernatural

Two More Tribes Characters Cast

Danielle Savre and Stephen Martines have both been cast in the new Supernatural spin-off, Tribes. The former Heroes star will play Margo Hayden, while Martines will play Detective Freddie Costa. Margo is the acting head of a powerful shapeshifter family, while Freddie is the mentor to main character Ennis Roth.

Blade Runners Synopsis

The CW has released the synopsis for the week after next's episode of Supernatural

Dean is frustrated when he can’t reach Crowley, who has promised to find The First Blade. When Crowley finally calls Sam and Dean, he tells them he fell off the wagon and has been injecting human blood and needs their help. To make matters worse, he had a demon helping him find blood, but she sold him out and told Abaddon that he and the Winchesters were searching for The First Blade. The brothers need to find the blade before Abaddon does, so they enlist the help of a former member of the Men of Letters. Meanwhile, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi appears in a cameo role.

Captives Review

So a lot of people suspected that the ghost in this episode would be Kevin. Turns out they were right. There doesn't seem to have been much point in bringing Kevin back other than pleasing fans. Yeah, the boys rescued his mom, but they could have done that any number of ways. They could have been tipped off by another demon about humans being kept hostage. The only thing the Winchester side of the episode did accomplish was tipping us off to the pipeline to heaven being closed.

It's interesting that no more souls are getting into heaven just because the angels are gone. I thought the responsibility of guiding souls into the afterlife belonged to the reapers. Perhaps with the system broken, the reapers are all doing their own thing. I can actually see an opportunity for the demons to encourage reapers to bring all these stranded souls to hell. The demons could use this to increase their own power by adding more souls. However, I have a sneaking suspicion that the angels and demons are oblivious to this problem. We've seen more of the angels recently, and from what I can tell, they're either A) oblivious, B) don't care, or C) unable to do anything about it. If the demons were aware of the issue, I'm sure they would be attempting to steal the supply of souls.

I'm really not sure where all this angel faction stuff is going. It's obviously not that important to the plotline, seeing as the writers haven't spent much time on the issue. It's probably going to lead into something (2014!endverse perhaps?), but at this point, there isn't enough information to tell. It's possible that most of the angels are simply going to kill each other off, leaving the demons in power.

I'm guessing we're not going to see much more of Mrs. Tran. She's not likely to get much more than one appearance later on. The writers are probably going to either kill her off or just never mention her again. If they do kill her off, they might just do it off-screen. However, since they already did that once and then brought her back, they'll likely make her next death final.

Catching Fire Behind-the-Scenes Pics

Lionsgate has released two behind-the-scenes pictures from the set of Catching Fire. The movie is due out on Blu-ray and DVD on March 7th.

Sean Faris Cast in Tribes

Deadline is reporting that Vampire Diaries star Sean Faris has been cast as Julian Durant in the upcoming Supernatural spin-off. Julian is set to be a werewolf in one of five monster families that run Chicago. The pilot for the series airs as an episode of Supernatural on April 29th.

Doctor Who Lego

Lego has recently started accepting Doctor Who-based submissions to its CUUSOO project. Previously, there had been licensing issues that prevented them from accepting such submissions. Apparently, they have now cleared up these issues with BBC Worldwide. Whether that opens the door to Doctor Who Lego sets remains to be seen. However, fans are free to submit their own ideas for sets and see if they can get the 10,000 likes necessary for production.

Thinman Trailer

Trailer for next week's Supernatural

Series 8 Filming, Day 10

Filming on episode 4 continued today. Peter, Jenna, and Sam were all on set. I'm not certain, but I believe the location is the same as yesterday down by Mermaid Quay.

The Doctor and Clara are by the TARDIS. Clara walks away and 12 goes into TARDIS angrily #dwsr
— TARDISArchives (@TARDISArchives) February 25, 2014

Jenna storms out of restaurant #dwsr pic.twitter.com/6sMTrQWmkZ
— Derek Price (@metalitup) February 25, 2014

Filming taking place INSIDE the restaurant at the moment, not a lot to see, only crew! About 50 fans watching. #dwsr
— Jonnie Boyo (@jonnieboyo) February 25, 2014

No sign of The Doctor, but Clara and Danny Pink on set :-) #cardiff #cardiffbay #dwsr
— Jonnie Boyo (@jonnieboyo) February 25, 2014

#dwsr http://t.co/LzADt8Win1
— colin waymark (@colseywolsey) February 25, 2014

Clara nervously walks into the bar, pausing before she enters. Looks like a date #dwsr
— Ryan Farrell (@ryanfarrr) February 25, 2014

Scene is set in London #dwsr pic.twitter.com/xbWPzL5oGL
— Simon Watkins (@simon_watkins) February 25, 2014

#dwsr zoomed in on the script and all I can make out is "space" and "tardis" pic.twitter.com/xKxCFBdhy2
— the impossible girl (@w0nderstruck_13) February 25, 2014

Space suit man - possibly Peter's double #dwsr pic.twitter.com/5cKDDlx6bN
— Ryan Farrell (@ryanfarrr) February 25, 2014

UPDATE: More videos added

Thinman Promo Pics

The CW has released some stills from next week's episode of Supernatural

Series 8 Filming, Day 9

Filming on episode 4 took place today at Mermaid Quay. Jenna Coleman and new star Samuel Anderson were on set.

Jenna and Samuel from today. #dwsr #doctorwho pic.twitter.com/OC4zGNhexM
— Peter Phillips (@Auton710) February 24, 2014

Extras entering building and waitress. Likely Clara is having a meal with Samuel and friends #dwsr
— TARDISArchives (@TARDISArchives) February 24, 2014

Extras outside #dwsr pic.twitter.com/DvkRCp0e5q
— TARDISArchives (@TARDISArchives) February 24, 2014

#dwsr the who are filming here http://t.co/P8GXzDqJTZ
— colin waymark (@colseywolsey) February 24, 2014

Following images courtesy of AutonPete on Flickr

Samuel Anderson to Join Cast of Series 8

The BBC have announced that actor Samuel Anderson will join the cast of series 8. Anderson will play Coal Hill School teach Danny Pink. He had this to say on the matter

I was so excited to join Doctor Who I wanted to jump and click my heels, but I was scared I might not come down before filming started! It’s a quintessential part of British culture and I can’t believe I’m part of it. It’s an honour to be able to work alongside Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman and I can’t wait to show people how my character becomes involved with such a fantastic duo!

Moffat added

For the fourth time in Doctor Who history, Coal Hill School is coming to the aid of the TARDIS. In 1963 teachers Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright accompanied the First Doctor. These days it’s the turn of Jenna Coleman as Clara Oswald. And very soon now, Sam Anderson as Danny Pink will be entering the world of the Doctor. But how and why? Answers are coming later this year in Peter Capaldi’s first series of Doctor Who!

Wilmshurst to Direct in Series 8

According to an online resume, Paul Wilmshurst is going to direct at least one episode in the upcoming season of Doctor Who. Wilmshurst's recent directing work includes the TV shows Strike Back and Da Vinci's Demons. He also has experience as a producer, writer, and cinematographer.

This now makes four directors confirmed for at least seven episodes. The others are Douglas Mackinnon, Ben Wheatley, and Paul Murphy.

Captives Sneak Peek

Here's the clip from next week's episode of Supernatural.

Catching Fire Behind the Scenes

There are two new videos exploring the production of Catching Fire out on the internet. One explores the production of the movie, while the other focuses on Katniss' dress.

First Bit of Tribes Casting

Deadline has announced that Nathaniel Buzolic (The Vampire Diaries) and Lucien Laviscount (Episodes) will be starring in the new Supernatural spin-off, Tribes. They will play the lead characters, David Hayden and Ennis Roth. The series will start with a backdoor pilot in Supernatural on April 29th.

The Essential Doctor Who

Panini (publishers of Doctor Who Magazine) are releasing a new range of Doctor Who bookazines (whatever those are) titled The Essential Doctor Who. The first issue will be about the Cybermen

The Essential Doctor Who: Cybermen is a lavish and comprehensive guide featuring details of every Cyberman episode. There are new and previously unpublished interviews with the writers, designers and actors who brought the Cybermen to life, details of an unmade Cyberman story from the 1970s and even a guide to walking like a Cyberman by Doctor Who’s choreographer.

Details of Cyberman comics, novels, audio stories, toys and collectables complete this essential guide to one of the Doctor’s most enduring adversaries.

The issue will be released on March 23rd priced £9.99

50th Anniversary Collection DVD/Blu-ray

The British Board of Film Classification has made some rather interesting releases recently. They've cleared some films for publication under the title "Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Collection." It's set to include The Day of the Doctor, The Science of Doctor Who, Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide, as well as a deleted scene and the two cinema intros that aired in theaters before the special.

Series 8 Filming, Day 8

Filming continued today at the Rest, Porthcawl. Peter and Jenna were both on set.

Panoramic of the location unit #DWSR pic.twitter.com/9tlD36B2Jh
— Matt Smith (@mattsmeeth) February 17, 2014

Doctor Who Filming In Porthcawl Today #DoctorWho #southwales #bbc #restbay pic.twitter.com/I0713hKbU7
— something2wear (@S2WS2W) February 17, 2014

PETER AND JENNA ARE HERE! pic.twitter.com/uzgcSJ5fVL
— Daniel Jenkins (@DanielJenk101) February 17, 2014

#dwsr seems like they just rehearsed the scene tonight. the actual shooting must be tomorrow.
— nazzz (@benlyingtous) February 17, 2014

Captives Promo Pics

Promotional images for the next episode of Supernatural

Supernatural Renewed for 10th Season

The CW has announced the renewal of several programs, including Supernatural

The CW Network has ordered early pickups for the 2014-15 season for its hit series Arrow, Reign, The Originals, The Vampire Diaries and Supernatural,which will be returning for its tenth season next fall. The series pickups were announced today by Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW.

“This season we’ve had great success with our new hit series The Originals paired with Supernatural, giving us our best Tuesday nights in years. The Vampire Diaries is #2 in its time period in the young adult demos, and with Arrow continuing to gain among young men, and Reign growing its time period, we now have strong nights on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,” said Pedowitz. “I’m very pleased to announce early pickups for all five series, and let our fans know they’ll have more great drama to look forward to next season.”

The CW’s lineup of breakout freshman hit series The Originals and fan favorite Supernatural has doubled the network’s Tuesday night ratings year-to-year in adults 18-34 (+100%, 1.4 vs. 0.7), grown +150% in adults 18-49 (1.5 vs. 0.6), and gained +88% in total viewers (3.2 million vs. 1.7 million) versus last season. In its ninth season, Supernatural has seen double-digit increases year-to-year in total viewers and all key demos, and recently had its most watched episodes since 2010.

In its second season, Arrow is The CW’s most-watched series (3.9 million), and is #1 in its time period among men 18-34 (1.4). The Vampire Diaries remains the network’s highest-rated show in all key demos in its fifth season, and season to date is ranked #2 in its time period among adults 18-34 (1.8 - tie), and #3 in adults 18-49 (1.8), ahead of ABC and NBC. Season to date, Reign has improved its time period in total viewers (+4%, 2.35 million) and in women 18-49 (+8%, 1.3).

This season, both Arrow and The Vampire Diaries have also seen a 25% jump in digital viewing versus last season, and Supernatural has seen a huge 57% jump in digital viewing over last year. The Originals was also named the most social new series of the fall season by ListenFirst Media.

Recovered Episodes Screening

On Saturday the 22nd, Prince Charles Cinema in London will be putting on a screening of the two recently recovered Doctor Who serials. The Web of Fear and Enemy of the World will be shown back-to-back starting at 11:15am. Tickets go on sale this morning at 9am for £14. There will be a Q&A session with Deborah Watling and Frazer Hines following the screening.

Thinman Synopsis

Synopsis for Supernatural 9x15

A teenage girl is killed and the final selfie she took before the attack shows a ghostly figure in the background. Looking for something to keep them busy, Dean and Sam head to Washington to find the ghost. While the two interview the girl’s mother, Betty, they are surprised when she starts talking about cold spots and fritzing. When they ask her about bringing up paranormal signs, Betty replies that the “supernaturalists” who called earlier brought it up. Enter Harry and Ed, the famous supernaturalists.

Series 8 Filming, Day 7

Filming on episode 2 resumed today on Bute Street, Cardiff. Jenna Coleman and Paul Hickey (Inspecter Gregson, previously appeared in Vastra Investigates) were on set.

#DoctorWho filming outside my UK headquarters, this morning pic.twitter.com/9Wx1v1QbVq
— Lynton Black (@lyntonblack) February 12, 2014

Doctor Who scenes being filmed from inside our office this morning #behindthescenes #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/zrqRk5huGr
— Lynton Black (@lyntonblack) February 12, 2014

And the Logo The Crew are wearing on the front of their coats more the more 70's - 80's styled one. I like it #dwsr pic.twitter.com/QreuwGegXZ
— Ashley Woolston (@AshleysFilms) February 12, 2014

The inspector was back again, and Jenna had a small scene inside, but other than them, nobody else was there #dwsr pic.twitter.com/kRJ3krsVcw
— Ryan Farrell (@ryanfarrr) February 12, 2014

1st AD shouts "rumble!" as the extras do their shaky acting and point in the air. Camera shakes too. #dwsr
— Ryan Farrell (@ryanfarrr) February 12, 2014

The extras spot something in the sky, and point in shock. #dwsr
— Ryan Farrell (@ryanfarrr) February 12, 2014

Photos courtesy of Ashley Woolston on Flickr.

Ben Wheatley on Series 8 Air Date

Ben Wheatley did an interview with FilmDrunk and briefly mentioned a July air date for Doctor Who

I’ve got two more weeks shooting Doctor Who, which hopefully is going to go in July.

The two parts of his statement ("two more weeks" and "go in July") seem to contradict each other. If they only finish filming two episodes by the end of February, there's no way they're going to have the entire season ready to go by July.

I have no idea how long it normally takes to film two 45 minute TV shows, but they seem to be taking their time. Production on episode 1 started in mid-December and they're still only on the second episode. The only way a July broadcast date is going to work is if they do a split season, and Moffat has already promised they won't be doing that again. Of course, Moffat does lie, but there's no reason to lie about something like this.

Previous reports have indicated a fall air date.