Sir Terry Wogan has died aged 77. He is best none for his radio show, children in need, eurovision song contest, blankety blank and Come Dancing.
Earlier this month singer, David Bowie and actor, Alan Rickman also died both aged 69.
Star Wars and Doctor Who
Sunday, 31 January 2016
The Curious Case of Star Wars Spin Offs
Star Wars currently has four spin-offs released in a feature film style.
They are:
1. The Holiday Special (1978)
2. Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1985)
3. Ewoks: Battle for Endor (1986)
4. Star Wars the Clone Wars (2008)
When Disney took over Star Wars they announced that they would continued making Spin Offs.
(Refering to them by the people in charge)
Originally there were two:
Gareth Edwards
Josh Trank
Then there was announcement of a third:
Gareth Edwards
Josh Trank
Lawrence Kasden
Then there was announcement of a fourth:
Gareth Edwards
Josh Trank
Lawrence Kasden
Simon Kinberg
Then it was announced that Josh Trank was relieved of his duties and that Simon Kinberg would move to his project and Lawrence Kasden's would be put forward.
Gareth Edwards
Lawrence Kasden
Simon Kinberg (working on Josh Tranks's script)
Now Josh Trank's script that Simon Kinberg is working on has started too late so has, for the moment been cancelled:
Gareth Edwards
Lawrence Kasden
Therefore it has now returned to two.
They are:
1. The Holiday Special (1978)
2. Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1985)
3. Ewoks: Battle for Endor (1986)
4. Star Wars the Clone Wars (2008)
When Disney took over Star Wars they announced that they would continued making Spin Offs.
(Refering to them by the people in charge)
Originally there were two:
Gareth Edwards
Josh Trank
Then there was announcement of a third:
Gareth Edwards
Josh Trank
Lawrence Kasden
Then there was announcement of a fourth:
Gareth Edwards
Josh Trank
Lawrence Kasden
Simon Kinberg
Then it was announced that Josh Trank was relieved of his duties and that Simon Kinberg would move to his project and Lawrence Kasden's would be put forward.
Gareth Edwards
Lawrence Kasden
Simon Kinberg (working on Josh Tranks's script)
Now Josh Trank's script that Simon Kinberg is working on has started too late so has, for the moment been cancelled:
Gareth Edwards
Lawrence Kasden
Therefore it has now returned to two.
Film Reviews #7: World's End
World's End by Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright
I have now seen all of the Cornetto Trilogy! Next the marmite trilogy!
Primary Cast
Gary King: 8/10 - Good character but my least favourite Pegg.
Andy Knightley: 7/10
Steven Price: 7/10
Oliver: 7/10
Peter Page: 7/10 - Great, funny and weird
Total: 36/50
Secondary Cast
Sam: 7/10
Enemy
The Aliens: 7/10 - All-right and they bring the humour.
Story Rating
Story: 8/10 - As usual a very nice story
Seriousness: 8/10 - People getting killed, but the humour knocks it down.
Scariness: 7/10
Continuity: 8/10 - A bit obvious in places, like O-Man being a Zombie
Humour: 10/10 - The least funny of the three but still incredibly funny.
Total: 41/50
I have now seen all of the Cornetto Trilogy! Next the marmite trilogy!
Primary Cast
Gary King: 8/10 - Good character but my least favourite Pegg.
Andy Knightley: 7/10
Steven Price: 7/10
Oliver: 7/10
Peter Page: 7/10 - Great, funny and weird
Total: 36/50
Secondary Cast
Sam: 7/10
Enemy
The Aliens: 7/10 - All-right and they bring the humour.
Story Rating
Story: 8/10 - As usual a very nice story
Seriousness: 8/10 - People getting killed, but the humour knocks it down.
Scariness: 7/10
Continuity: 8/10 - A bit obvious in places, like O-Man being a Zombie
Humour: 10/10 - The least funny of the three but still incredibly funny.
Total: 41/50
91/120
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi - 90.00%
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens - 86.47%
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back - 92.50%
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens - 86.47%
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back - 92.50%
World War Z - 70.00%
Hot Fuzz - 78.57%
Shaun of the Dead - 79.23%
World's End - 75.83%
My least favourite of the Cornetto trilogy but no doubt a good film.
Saturday, 30 January 2016
Russel T Davies: A Look Back
Russel was the man who brought Doctor Who back to are screens. Unlike the Steven Moffat I will not be honouring everything that Russel has done for the show today.
Russel T Davies's Works
Writer:
Banana (2015)
Cucumber (2015)
Wizards Vs Aliens (2013)
Old Jack's Boat (2013)
Torchwood (2006, 2009-2011)
Doctor Who (2005-2010)
The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007, 2010)
Casanova (2005)
Mine All Mine (2004)
The Second Coming (2003)
Linda Green (2001)
Bob and Rose (2001)
Queer as Folk (1999-2000)
The Grand (1997-1998)
Coronation Street: Viva Las Vegas! (1997) (ONE OF SPECIAL)
Touching Evil (1997)
Revelations (1994-1995)
Children's Ward (1994)
The House of Windsor (1994)
Cluedo (1993)
Century Falls (1993)
ChuckleVision (1992)
Dark Season (1991)
On the Waterfront (1988-1989)
Creator:
Banana (2015)
Cucumber (2015)
Tofu (2015)
Wizards Vs Aliens (2012-2014)
Torchwood (2006-2011)
The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007-2011)
Casonova (2005)
Queer as Folk USA (2000-2005)
Mine All Mine (2004)
The Second Coming (2003)
Queer as Folk (1999-2000)
Revelations (1994-1995)
Century Falls (1993)
Dark Season (1991)
Showrunner:
Banana (2015)
Tofu (2015)
Cucumber (2015)
Wizards Vs Aliens (2012-2014)
The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007-2011)
Torchwood (2006-2011)
Doctor Who (2005-2010)
Casonova (2005)
Mine all Mine (2004)
The Second Coming (2003)
Bob and Rose (2001)
Queer as Folk (1999-2000)
The Grand (1997-1998)
Springhill (1996-1997)
Coronation Street (1996)
Revelations (1994-1995)
Families (1992-1993)
Children's Ward (1992-1996)
Dark Season (1991)
Executive Producer:
Banana (2015)
Cucumber (2015)
Tofu (2015)
Wizards Vs Aliens (2012-2013)
Torchwood (2006-2011)
The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007-2011)
SJA: Alien Files (2010)
Doctor Who (2005-2010)
Doctor Who: Confidential (2005-2010)
Doctor Who: Greatest Moments (2009)
Torchwood: Declassified (2006-2009)
Totally Doctor Who (2007)
TARDISodes (2006)
The Second Coming (2003)
Producer:
Bob and Rose (2003)
Queer as Folk (1999-2000)
Children's Ward (1992)
Script Editor:
On the Waterfront (1989)
Russel T Davies's Works
Writer:
Banana (2015)
Cucumber (2015)
Wizards Vs Aliens (2013)
Old Jack's Boat (2013)
Torchwood (2006, 2009-2011)
Doctor Who (2005-2010)
The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007, 2010)
Casanova (2005)
Mine All Mine (2004)
The Second Coming (2003)
Linda Green (2001)
Bob and Rose (2001)
Queer as Folk (1999-2000)
The Grand (1997-1998)
Coronation Street: Viva Las Vegas! (1997) (ONE OF SPECIAL)
Touching Evil (1997)
Revelations (1994-1995)
Children's Ward (1994)
The House of Windsor (1994)
Cluedo (1993)
Century Falls (1993)
ChuckleVision (1992)
Dark Season (1991)
On the Waterfront (1988-1989)
Creator:
Banana (2015)
Cucumber (2015)
Tofu (2015)
Wizards Vs Aliens (2012-2014)
Torchwood (2006-2011)
The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007-2011)
Casonova (2005)
Queer as Folk USA (2000-2005)
Mine All Mine (2004)
The Second Coming (2003)
Queer as Folk (1999-2000)
Revelations (1994-1995)
Century Falls (1993)
Dark Season (1991)
Showrunner:
Banana (2015)
Tofu (2015)
Cucumber (2015)
Wizards Vs Aliens (2012-2014)
The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007-2011)
Torchwood (2006-2011)
Doctor Who (2005-2010)
Casonova (2005)
Mine all Mine (2004)
The Second Coming (2003)
Bob and Rose (2001)
Queer as Folk (1999-2000)
The Grand (1997-1998)
Springhill (1996-1997)
Coronation Street (1996)
Revelations (1994-1995)
Families (1992-1993)
Children's Ward (1992-1996)
Dark Season (1991)
Executive Producer:
Banana (2015)
Cucumber (2015)
Tofu (2015)
Wizards Vs Aliens (2012-2013)
Torchwood (2006-2011)
The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007-2011)
SJA: Alien Files (2010)
Doctor Who (2005-2010)
Doctor Who: Confidential (2005-2010)
Doctor Who: Greatest Moments (2009)
Torchwood: Declassified (2006-2009)
Totally Doctor Who (2007)
TARDISodes (2006)
The Second Coming (2003)
Producer:
Bob and Rose (2003)
Queer as Folk (1999-2000)
Children's Ward (1992)
Script Editor:
On the Waterfront (1989)
Chris Chibnall: A Look Back and Forward
Chris Chibnall has recently been announced to be the new Showrunner for Doctor Who.
Works
Writer:
Broadchurch (2013-)
Gracepoint (2014)
The Great Train Robbery (2013) (FILM)
Doctor Who (2007, 2010-2012)
Camelot (2011)
United (2011) (FILM)
Law and Order: UK (2009)
Torchwood (2007-2009)
Life on Mars (2006-2007)
All About George (2005)
Born and Bred (2002-2005)
Creator:
Broadchurch (2013-)
Malaterra (2015)
Gracepoint (2014)
Born and Bred (2002-2005)
Showrunner:
Broadchurch (2013-)
Gracepoint (2014)
Camelot (2011)
Law and Order: UK (2009)
Torchwood (2006-2008)
Born and Bred (2002-2005)
Executive Producer:
Gracepoint (2014)
The Great Train Robbery (2013) (FILM)
Broadchurch (2013)
Camelot (2011)
Law and Order: UK (2009)
Born and Bred (2005)
Producer:
Torchwood (2006-2008)
Born and Bred (2002-2004)
Works
Writer:
Broadchurch (2013-)
Gracepoint (2014)
The Great Train Robbery (2013) (FILM)
Doctor Who (2007, 2010-2012)
Camelot (2011)
United (2011) (FILM)
Law and Order: UK (2009)
Torchwood (2007-2009)
Life on Mars (2006-2007)
All About George (2005)
Born and Bred (2002-2005)
Creator:
Broadchurch (2013-)
Malaterra (2015)
Gracepoint (2014)
Born and Bred (2002-2005)
Showrunner:
Broadchurch (2013-)
Gracepoint (2014)
Camelot (2011)
Law and Order: UK (2009)
Torchwood (2006-2008)
Born and Bred (2002-2005)
Executive Producer:
Gracepoint (2014)
The Great Train Robbery (2013) (FILM)
Broadchurch (2013)
Camelot (2011)
Law and Order: UK (2009)
Born and Bred (2005)
Producer:
Torchwood (2006-2008)
Born and Bred (2002-2004)
Steven Moffat: A Look Back
Steven Moffat has been part of Doctor Who for 11 years, 6 of which he has been the Showrunner for.
This is list of all the things 'The Moff' has done for the show.
This is list of all the things 'The Moff' has done for the show.
- He Created the Weeping Angles
- He Created the Gas Mask Zombies
- He Created the Vasta Nerada
- He Created the Clock Work Robots
- He was behind Doctor 11 and 12, Amy, Rory, Clara and River
- He made humans eternals in two cases (Jack and Ashilda)
- He has written 3 stories in the Top 10 of Doctor Who stories of all time
- He has written the most screentime for Doctor Who out of all the writers
- He invented the Silence, the Crack in Time and the Doctor's death
- He created Prequels and Sequels released online for some episodes
- He created DVD Exclusive mini-sodes (Series 5-7)
- He re-designed the Daleks, and then changed them back
- He used an excessive amount of timey-wimey.
- He re-introduced two companions in the TARDIS (Series 6 being the only series with two companions throughout in the modern era)
- Introduced the Silurians in to New Who
- He axed Doctor-louse episodes
- He heavily advertised Doctor Who, allowing in to air in the USA at the same time as the UK (Series 6-)
- He introduced split series and axed them again (Series 6-7)
- He convinced the BBC to allow some Doctor Who episodes to over run to 50 minutes
- He made it clear that Time Lords can regenerate into different skin tones.
- He axed the standard two-part final (Series 6-7), before re-introducing it.
- He axed Doctor Who Confidential
- He axed two-parters all together (series 7)
- Introduced a companion that has visited the Doctor Who through out his many lives
- He introduced the Great Intelligence to New Who.
- He introduced the Ice Warriors to New Who.
- He showed how the Doctor fled Gallifrey
- He invented a secret regeneration of the Doctor (The War Doctor)
- He wrote the 50th Anniversary Special
- He introduced the Zygons to New Who.
- He changed how the Doctor destroyed Gallifrey (Now he saved it)
- He convinced Tom Baker to return to Doctor Who after 30 years.
- He explained how the Doctor can survive passed his 12 regenerations.
- He created the show Doctor Who Extra
- He gave Doctor Who's explanation of Heaven
- He showed the Doctor as a Child.
- He made the Cybermen fly.
- He made it clear that Time Lords can change gender in regeneration (The Master - Missy)
- He reintroduced Skaro
- He explored Davros has a Child
- He axed the Sonic Screwdriver and brought it back again (series 9)
- He invented the Sonic Shades.
- He invented that the Daleks' casing can control the Dalek mutants inside.
- He re-introduced Three Parters
- He wrote an episode that just featured the Doctor (Heaven Sent).
- He reintroduced Gallifrey
Moffat's Jobs
Writer:
Sherlock (2010-Present)
Doctor Who (2005-Present)
The Adventures of Tintin (2011) (FILM)
Coupling (2000-2004, 2007-2008)
Jekyll (2007)
Murder Most Horrid (1994, 1996, 1999)
Doctor Who does Comic Relief: The Curse of Fatal Death (2009) (ONE OF SPECIAL)
Chalk (1997)
The Office (1996) (FILM)
Joking Apart (1991-1995)
Press Gang (1989-1993)
Exam Conditions (1992) (FILM)
Stay Lucky (1990)
Creator:
Sherlock (2010-Present)
Coupling (2000-2004)
Chalk (1997)
Joking Apart (1993-1995)
Press Gang (1989-1993)
Showrunner:
Doctor Who (2010-Present)
Sherlock (2010-Present)
Jekyll (2007)
Coupling (2000-2004)
Chalk (1997)
Joking Apart (1993-1995)
Press Gnag (1989-1993)
Executive Producer:
Sherlock (2010-Present)
Doctor Who (2010-Present)
Doctor Who Extra (2014-Present)
The Five(ish) Doctor's Reboot (2013) (ONE OF SPECIAL)
An Adventure in Space and Time (2013) (ONE OF SPECIAL)
Doctor Who Confidential (2009-2013)
Jekyll (2007)
Coupling (2003)
Producer:
Doctor Who (2013)
Assistant Producer:
Chalk (1997)
Script Editor:
Office Gossip (2001)
Saturday, 23 January 2016
Star Wars Official News: Episode VIII for December 2017.
Rian Johnson's Star Wars Episode VIII was originally supposed to be released on 27th May 2017, which would tie in to the Star Wars's 40th Anniversary. Filming was originally supposed to start in October 2015, then January 2016 and then February 2016. Now it has been changed again with many rewrites. The date is now 15th December 2017.
It was decided that it should be moved for three reasons:
1. Rian Johnson wasn't happy with his final script
2. 1 year and a half is too short for a big motion picture
3. Episode VII did really well when being released in the Christmas holidays.
At first people were worried that Episode VIII would have big competition with Avatar 2, the highest grossing film of all time's sequel. This was changed as it has since been revealed that Avatar 2 will be delayed also.
I hope that they will re-release Episode IV in cinemas in May to tie in with the 40th. This is also what they did for the film's 20th anniversary. Disney might not do however so that general viewers won't get confused where Episode IV is set.
It was decided that it should be moved for three reasons:
1. Rian Johnson wasn't happy with his final script
2. 1 year and a half is too short for a big motion picture
3. Episode VII did really well when being released in the Christmas holidays.
At first people were worried that Episode VIII would have big competition with Avatar 2, the highest grossing film of all time's sequel. This was changed as it has since been revealed that Avatar 2 will be delayed also.
I hope that they will re-release Episode IV in cinemas in May to tie in with the 40th. This is also what they did for the film's 20th anniversary. Disney might not do however so that general viewers won't get confused where Episode IV is set.
Doctor Who Official News: Steven Moffat Leaves!
Steven Moffat has been a Doctor Who writer since the the revival in 2005. He became the showrunner for in series 5. He has been behind the creations of the weeping angles and he has been behind the 11th and 12th doctors.
There will be no full series of doctor who in 2016, with one Christmas special and the sixth part spin off series, Class. The next series, series 10 will be the last series under Moffat. This will air in April 2017.
Chris Chibnall who is currently showrunner and creator for Broadchurch, previous showrunner for Torchwood series 4 and has written Doctor Who episodes 42, The Hungry Earth/Cold Blood, Dinosaurs on a Spaceship and the Power of Three. Chris Chinbnall's first series will be in 2018.
It is unclear that Peter Capaldi will leave with him but it is highly likely. It is also unknown if he will return for free lance writing
My Opinion
This was actually a great shock to me. I thought it was a joke that everyone was talking about online. Chris Chinball is a weird choice. He is a good writer in my opinion but many don't think that he was a good DW writer. I thought that series 9 and then series 10 was to be the last series of Moffat so the fact that he is leaving is not that shocking. It has been announced rather early.
I am upset that there is no Doctor Who in 2016 but if it means that it will return to the spring format which it where it is most popular than I am okay. There isn't a lot of good TV in spring so that is good that the greatest TV show will fill that space. I will miss the short lived Autumn time-slot as I quite liked watching Doctor Who when it is dark outside.
Generally I've just been shocked with some big news and I don't really know what I think yet.
I hope Peter does not leave! Also I hope he continues writing for the show. I thought he was loosing ideas as a showrunner but he is a good writer.
There will be no full series of doctor who in 2016, with one Christmas special and the sixth part spin off series, Class. The next series, series 10 will be the last series under Moffat. This will air in April 2017.
Chris Chibnall who is currently showrunner and creator for Broadchurch, previous showrunner for Torchwood series 4 and has written Doctor Who episodes 42, The Hungry Earth/Cold Blood, Dinosaurs on a Spaceship and the Power of Three. Chris Chinbnall's first series will be in 2018.
It is unclear that Peter Capaldi will leave with him but it is highly likely. It is also unknown if he will return for free lance writing
My Opinion
This was actually a great shock to me. I thought it was a joke that everyone was talking about online. Chris Chinball is a weird choice. He is a good writer in my opinion but many don't think that he was a good DW writer. I thought that series 9 and then series 10 was to be the last series of Moffat so the fact that he is leaving is not that shocking. It has been announced rather early.
I am upset that there is no Doctor Who in 2016 but if it means that it will return to the spring format which it where it is most popular than I am okay. There isn't a lot of good TV in spring so that is good that the greatest TV show will fill that space. I will miss the short lived Autumn time-slot as I quite liked watching Doctor Who when it is dark outside.
Generally I've just been shocked with some big news and I don't really know what I think yet.
I hope Peter does not leave! Also I hope he continues writing for the show. I thought he was loosing ideas as a showrunner but he is a good writer.
Sunday, 17 January 2016
Star Wars Rebels: Season 2 Mid-Way Trailer Analysis
Recently, the trailer for the second half of the second season of Star Wars rebels.
Characters
Returning from Rebels:
Kanan Jarrus
Ezra Bridger
Hera Syndulla
Sabine Wren
C1-1OP "Chopper"
5th Brother
7th Sister
Agent Kallus
Pheonix Sqaudron
Returning from another series/films:
Ahsoka Tano
Darth Vader
Yoda
Rex
Princess Leia Organa
Darth Maul
Cham Syndulla
New Characters to Rebels:
Another Inquisitor
Two Mandalorians
Jedi Temple Guards
Elderly Lassart
Imperial Astromech Droid
Locations
Returning from Rebels:
Lothol
Returning from another series/films
Concord Dawn
Geonosis
Other Information
Sith Temple
Darth Vader new armour to match A New Hope
Updated Storm Trooper Armour
Hammarhead ships from the EU
Space Whales
Jedi Temple Guards
Anakin in a holocron
Voice of Matt Lanter
Y-Wings and A-Wings
Imperial Troop Transport
The Jedi Temple on Lothol
Darth Vader V Ahsoka Tano
Characters
Returning from Rebels:
Kanan Jarrus
Ezra Bridger
Hera Syndulla
Sabine Wren
C1-1OP "Chopper"
5th Brother
7th Sister
Agent Kallus
Pheonix Sqaudron
Returning from another series/films:
Ahsoka Tano
Darth Vader
Yoda
Rex
Princess Leia Organa
Darth Maul
Cham Syndulla
New Characters to Rebels:
Another Inquisitor
Two Mandalorians
Jedi Temple Guards
Elderly Lassart
Imperial Astromech Droid
Locations
Returning from Rebels:
Lothol
Returning from another series/films
Concord Dawn
Geonosis
Other Information
Sith Temple
Darth Vader new armour to match A New Hope
Updated Storm Trooper Armour
Hammarhead ships from the EU
Space Whales
Jedi Temple Guards
Anakin in a holocron
Voice of Matt Lanter
Y-Wings and A-Wings
Imperial Troop Transport
The Jedi Temple on Lothol
Darth Vader V Ahsoka Tano
Film Reviews #6: Shaun of the Dead
Shaun of the Dead by Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg
The First part of the Cornetto Trilogy.
This is another classic. I really love this film..
Primary Cast
Shaun: 8/10 - Perfectly reasonable of a character but not quite as good as Pegg's character in Hot Fuzz
Ed: 8/10 - Really funny character.
Liz: 7/10 - An all right character
Total: 23/30
Secondary Cast
Diane: 7/10 - Good, just good
David: 6/10 - A bit annoying but that is the point
Barbara: 8/10 - Really funny character
Phillip: 8/10 - Too Small of role but great.
Total: 29/40
Enemy Rating
Zombies: 8/10 - Done before but this time it is different as they are comical
Story Rating
Story: 8/10 - Clever idea about zombies being comical.
Seriousness: 8/10 - Starts of being a bit silly but gets more serious
Scariness: 8/10 - Being humorous it still has it's guts and gore.
Humour: 10/10 - Really funny
Continuity: 9/10 - I did think that the mum was a zombie but apart from that it was fine.
Story: 43/50
The First part of the Cornetto Trilogy.
This is another classic. I really love this film..
Primary Cast
Shaun: 8/10 - Perfectly reasonable of a character but not quite as good as Pegg's character in Hot Fuzz
Ed: 8/10 - Really funny character.
Liz: 7/10 - An all right character
Total: 23/30
Secondary Cast
Diane: 7/10 - Good, just good
David: 6/10 - A bit annoying but that is the point
Barbara: 8/10 - Really funny character
Phillip: 8/10 - Too Small of role
Total: 29/40
Enemy Rating
Zombies: 8/10 - Done before but this time it is different as they are comical
Story Rating
Story: 8/10 - Clever idea about zombies being comical.
Seriousness: 8/10 - Starts of being a bit silly but gets more serious
Scariness: 8/10 - Being humorous it still has it's guts and gore.
Humour: 10/10 - Really funny
Continuity: 9/10 - I did think that the mum was a zombie but apart from that it was fine.
Story: 43/50
Total: 103/130
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi - 90.00%
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens - 86.47%
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back - 92.50%
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens - 86.47%
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back - 92.50%
World War Z - 70.00%
Hot Fuzz - 78.57%
Shaun of the Dead - 79.23%
So the record of being my best non-Star Wars film has been beaten by another of the same trilogy. I am hoping to watch World's End so it will be interesting to see where that will go.
Doctor Who Classic Reviews #12: Time and the Rani
This is the twelfth in the series. For the last one click here: Vengeance on Varos
Time and the Rani by Pip and Jane Baker
Time and the Rani is the first story of Season 24. It marks the first appearance of Sylvester McCoy as the Doctor and the second appearance of the Rani.
There comes a time in every whovian's life that they have to do watch poor episodes of Doctor Who. This is one of them. I knew of the fan reputation of it and that is why I wanted it. As I go through the classic series of Doctor Who I don't want just have the bad ones to watch at the end so I decided I wanted this one. I went in with an open mind. It was better than I expected to a certain degree but wasn't the best of all time. It could well be my least favourite of the classic era (I have seen more than 12) but I'm not sure it will surpass Terminus.
Doctor Rating
7th Doctor: 7/10
He is fine but a bit weird. I haven't scored him lower on that due to it being a regeneration episode.
Companion Rating
Mel Bush: 5/10
Wooden as a stick. I have seen Mel before and she could have done better.
Enemy Rating
The Rani: 6/10
The Tetraps: 6/10
Total: 12/20
No disrespect to the Kate O' Mara, she is a fabulous actress but the character in this one was far weaker than the her previous appearance.
Story Rating
Story: 5/10
Scariness: 7/10
Humour: 6/10
Total: 18/30
It isn't the best of a story. The humour was there but flat.
Time and the Rani by Pip and Jane Baker
Time and the Rani is the first story of Season 24. It marks the first appearance of Sylvester McCoy as the Doctor and the second appearance of the Rani.
There comes a time in every whovian's life that they have to do watch poor episodes of Doctor Who. This is one of them. I knew of the fan reputation of it and that is why I wanted it. As I go through the classic series of Doctor Who I don't want just have the bad ones to watch at the end so I decided I wanted this one. I went in with an open mind. It was better than I expected to a certain degree but wasn't the best of all time. It could well be my least favourite of the classic era (I have seen more than 12) but I'm not sure it will surpass Terminus.
Doctor Rating
7th Doctor: 7/10
He is fine but a bit weird. I haven't scored him lower on that due to it being a regeneration episode.
Companion Rating
Mel Bush: 5/10
Wooden as a stick. I have seen Mel before and she could have done better.
Enemy Rating
The Rani: 6/10
The Tetraps: 6/10
Total: 12/20
No disrespect to the Kate O' Mara, she is a fabulous actress but the character in this one was far weaker than the her previous appearance.
Story Rating
Story: 5/10
Scariness: 7/10
Humour: 6/10
Total: 18/30
It isn't the best of a story. The humour was there but flat.
Total: 42/70
1. The Aztecs: 73.5%
2. The Moonbase: 81.8%
3. The Ark in Space: 82.5%
4. The Sontaran Experiment: 78.7%
5. The Brain of Morbius: 87.2%
6. The Tomb of the Cybermen: 82.73%
7. The Web of Fear: 85%
8. Arc of Infinity: 66.3%
9. The Monster of Peladon: 66%
10. Vengeance on Varos: 76.25%
11. Earthshock: 65%
12. Time and the Rani: 60%
I have to say that Time and the Rani did a better job than I expected. Even though it still came last.
Saturday, 16 January 2016
RIP Robert Banks Stewart
Doctor Who legend Robert Banks Stewart has died aged 84.
He has written three Doctor Who stories (one was a co-write). All three are considered some of the best Doctor Who's with one of them being in the top 10 of all time. He has also created the monsters known as the Zygons that have recently returned to Doctor Who. Outside of Doctor Who he is best known for creating the TV Series Bergerac.
He isn't just a fan favourite writer but one of mine too. The Talons of Weng Chiang is my second favourite Doctor Who of all time.
RIP Robert Banks Stewart
He has written three Doctor Who stories (one was a co-write). All three are considered some of the best Doctor Who's with one of them being in the top 10 of all time. He has also created the monsters known as the Zygons that have recently returned to Doctor Who. Outside of Doctor Who he is best known for creating the TV Series Bergerac.
He isn't just a fan favourite writer but one of mine too. The Talons of Weng Chiang is my second favourite Doctor Who of all time.
RIP Robert Banks Stewart
Saturday, 9 January 2016
Film Revies #5: Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz by Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg
This is a very funny film. I enjoyed it very much.
Primary Cast
Sgt. Nick Angel: 9/10 - Really good character but not one of the best in film history.
PC Danny Butterman: 8/10 - Less good then Pegg's character but still a really funny one.
Total: 17/20
Secondary Cast
DS Andy Wainwright: 7/10 - Perfectly reasonably good character.
DS Andy Cartright: 7/10 - Same as the above.
Sgt. Tony Fisher: 6/10 - Good character but didn't do much
PC Doris Thatcher: 8/10 - Another happy Olivia Coleman character.
PC Bob Walker: 8/10 - His strange way of speaking is brilliant.
Total: 36/50
Enemy Rating
Inspector Frank Butterman: 8/10 - Good villain but slightly suspected.
Simon Skinner: 8/10 - The same as the above.
Total: 16/20
Story Rating
Story: 8/10 - Good story and good idea of a whole village operating and killing everyone who gets in their way of getting village of the year.
Seriousness: 8/10 - Although serious in places the humour does tone it down.
Scariness: 7/10 - Blood is seen throughout that could be scary for some people.
Humour: 10/10 - Very humorous.
Continuity: 8/10 - I couldn't pick out any mistakes but I think the villain was a bit too obvious for higher marks.
Total: 41/50
This is a very funny film. I enjoyed it very much.
Primary Cast
Sgt. Nick Angel: 9/10 - Really good character but not one of the best in film history.
PC Danny Butterman: 8/10 - Less good then Pegg's character but still a really funny one.
Total: 17/20
Secondary Cast
DS Andy Wainwright: 7/10 - Perfectly reasonably good character.
DS Andy Cartright: 7/10 - Same as the above.
Sgt. Tony Fisher: 6/10 - Good character but didn't do much
PC Doris Thatcher: 8/10 - Another happy Olivia Coleman character.
PC Bob Walker: 8/10 - His strange way of speaking is brilliant.
Total: 36/50
Enemy Rating
Inspector Frank Butterman: 8/10 - Good villain but slightly suspected.
Simon Skinner: 8/10 - The same as the above.
Total: 16/20
Story Rating
Story: 8/10 - Good story and good idea of a whole village operating and killing everyone who gets in their way of getting village of the year.
Seriousness: 8/10 - Although serious in places the humour does tone it down.
Scariness: 7/10 - Blood is seen throughout that could be scary for some people.
Humour: 10/10 - Very humorous.
Continuity: 8/10 - I couldn't pick out any mistakes but I think the villain was a bit too obvious for higher marks.
Total: 41/50
Total: 110/140
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi - 90.00%
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens - 86.47%
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back - 92.50%
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens - 86.47%
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back - 92.50%
World War Z - 70.00%
Hot Fuzz - 78.57%
Hot Fuzz becomes the highest non star-wars film that I have seen.
Wednesday, 6 January 2016
Highest Grossing Films of All Time
As Star Wars fans are watching the Force Awakens rise up the ranks of the highest grossing films of all time.
Top 10 Highest Grossing Film of all Time Worldwide (Those in bold are still in cinemas)
1. Avatar (2009) - $2,787,965,087
2. Titanic (1997) - $2,186,772,302
3. Jurassic World (2015) - $1,668,984,926
4. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015) - $1,549,330,824
5. The Avengers Assemble (2012) - $1,519,557,910
6. Furious 7 (2015) - $1,515,047,671
7. Avengers 2: Age of Ultron (2015) - $1,405,035,767
8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II (2011) - $1,341,511
9. Frozen (2013) - $1,279,852,693
10. Iron Man 3 (2013) - $1,215,439,944
Top 10 Highest Grossing Films of all Time in the United Kingdom
1. James Bond: Skyfall (2012) - £102,900,000
2. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens - £100,100,000
3. James Bond: Spectre (2015) - £94,200,000
4. Avatar (2009) - £94,000,000
5. Titanic (1997) - £80,100,000
6. Toy Story 3 (2010) - £74,000,000
7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II (2011) - £73,100,000
8. Mamma Mia! (2008) - £68,500,000
9. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) - £66,100,000
10. Jurassic World (2015) - £64,100,000
Top 10 Highest Grossing Films of all Time Worldwide with adjusted inflation
1. Gone with the Wind (1939) - $3,440,000,000
2. Avatar (2009) - $3,020,000,000
3. Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) - $2,825,000,000
4. Titanic (1997) - $2,516,000,000
5. The Sound of Music (1965) - $2,366,000,000
6. ET: The Extra Terrestrial (1982) - $2,310,000,000
7. The Ten Commandments (1956) - $2,187,000,000
8. Doctor Zhivago (1964) - $2,073,000,000
9. Jaws (1975) - $2,027,000,000
10. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) - $1,819,000,000
Top 10 Highest Grossing Franchises of all Time Worldwide
1. Marvel's Cinematic Universe (2008-) - $9,085,442,258
2. Harry Potter (2001-2011) - $7,723,431,572
3. James Bond (1962-) - $7,024,430,991
4. Star Wars (1977-) - $5,928,284,629
5. Middle Earth Saga (2001-2015) - $5,883,468,587
6. Spider Man (2002-2014) - $3,963,259,504
7. The Fast and Furious (2003-) - $3,895,132,339
8. Batman (1966-) - $3,805,543,530
9. Transformers (1986-) - $3,799,696,275
10. Pirates of the Caribbean (2006-2011) - $3,729,577,967
Top 10 Highest Grossing Film of all Time Worldwide (Those in bold are still in cinemas)
1. Avatar (2009) - $2,787,965,087
2. Titanic (1997) - $2,186,772,302
3. Jurassic World (2015) - $1,668,984,926
4. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015) - $1,549,330,824
5. The Avengers Assemble (2012) - $1,519,557,910
6. Furious 7 (2015) - $1,515,047,671
7. Avengers 2: Age of Ultron (2015) - $1,405,035,767
8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II (2011) - $1,341,511
9. Frozen (2013) - $1,279,852,693
10. Iron Man 3 (2013) - $1,215,439,944
Top 10 Highest Grossing Films of all Time in the United Kingdom
1. James Bond: Skyfall (2012) - £102,900,000
2. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens - £100,100,000
3. James Bond: Spectre (2015) - £94,200,000
4. Avatar (2009) - £94,000,000
5. Titanic (1997) - £80,100,000
6. Toy Story 3 (2010) - £74,000,000
7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II (2011) - £73,100,000
8. Mamma Mia! (2008) - £68,500,000
9. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) - £66,100,000
10. Jurassic World (2015) - £64,100,000
Top 10 Highest Grossing Films of all Time Worldwide with adjusted inflation
1. Gone with the Wind (1939) - $3,440,000,000
2. Avatar (2009) - $3,020,000,000
3. Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) - $2,825,000,000
4. Titanic (1997) - $2,516,000,000
5. The Sound of Music (1965) - $2,366,000,000
6. ET: The Extra Terrestrial (1982) - $2,310,000,000
7. The Ten Commandments (1956) - $2,187,000,000
8. Doctor Zhivago (1964) - $2,073,000,000
9. Jaws (1975) - $2,027,000,000
10. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) - $1,819,000,000
Top 10 Highest Grossing Franchises of all Time Worldwide
1. Marvel's Cinematic Universe (2008-) - $9,085,442,258
2. Harry Potter (2001-2011) - $7,723,431,572
3. James Bond (1962-) - $7,024,430,991
4. Star Wars (1977-) - $5,928,284,629
5. Middle Earth Saga (2001-2015) - $5,883,468,587
6. Spider Man (2002-2014) - $3,963,259,504
7. The Fast and Furious (2003-) - $3,895,132,339
8. Batman (1966-) - $3,805,543,530
9. Transformers (1986-) - $3,799,696,275
10. Pirates of the Caribbean (2006-2011) - $3,729,577,967
My Best Films of 2015
I don't go to the cinema often. This year I have been nine times and have seen eight films. As I go rarely these films are all films I wanted to see. Therefore I like all of them as I wanted to see them (none of the them were a huge disappointment)
8. San Andreas - Brilliant disaster film but just my least favourite of all the other films I have seen this year.
7. The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron - The Second of the Avengers four part series. This was a good film but a lot worse than the original.
6. Inside Out - This is meant to be a children's film but it is still very good. PIXAR often do a good job.
5. The Martian - A Very good film. One of the best real world Sci-Fi's.
4. SPECTRE - The 24th film in the James Bond series. SPECTRE has done well for 2015. For me SPECTRE is an average James Bond film but not a bad film.
3. Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation - The 5th film in the Mission Impossible series. This was a very good film, full of action and my favourite of the series.
2. Jurrasic World - The Fourth in the Jurassic Park series. I am not a fan of the Jurassic Park fan but I would say that this was a very good film to reboot the franchise.
1. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens - The seventh film in the Star Wars series. A Very good film at of course the best of 2015. It is my 4th best Star Wars film.
I am looking forward to seeing new films in 2016, particuly Rogue One: A Star Wars story.
8. San Andreas - Brilliant disaster film but just my least favourite of all the other films I have seen this year.
7. The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron - The Second of the Avengers four part series. This was a good film but a lot worse than the original.
6. Inside Out - This is meant to be a children's film but it is still very good. PIXAR often do a good job.
5. The Martian - A Very good film. One of the best real world Sci-Fi's.
4. SPECTRE - The 24th film in the James Bond series. SPECTRE has done well for 2015. For me SPECTRE is an average James Bond film but not a bad film.
3. Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation - The 5th film in the Mission Impossible series. This was a very good film, full of action and my favourite of the series.
2. Jurrasic World - The Fourth in the Jurassic Park series. I am not a fan of the Jurassic Park fan but I would say that this was a very good film to reboot the franchise.
1. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens - The seventh film in the Star Wars series. A Very good film at of course the best of 2015. It is my 4th best Star Wars film.
I am looking forward to seeing new films in 2016, particuly Rogue One: A Star Wars story.
RIP Jason Wingreen
Jason Wingreen the voice of Boba Fett in the original release of The Empire Strikes Back.
He died aged 95.
He died aged 95.
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