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Doctor Who Review: "The Name of the Doctor" (SPOILERS)

Wait, so this WASN’T the 50th Anniversary special? It’s an episode in which every single incarnation of the Doctor we know (and also…) is featured, and in a way that makes sense and isn’t stupid. It’s full of past characters and references and mystery and intrigue and loss and sadness and endings and beginnings and…. Man, “The Name of the Doctor” had everything. It was even about what it said… more

DICE 2013: The Winners and the Amazing Intro Video

Last night, the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences held its 16th annual awards show, the DICE Awards. The AIAS was formed to celebrate and foster the art and creativity… more

Catching Up With Catherine Mary Stewart

For a period of time in the late ’80s, Catherine Mary Stewart was the go to “girl next door with backbone.” A run of great casting landed her the lead… more

Avatar: The Last Airbender Goes Digital and Legend of Korra Gets Artsy at Dark Horse

Okay, Avatar fans, your ship (whether it be steam powered or sail) has come in. Dark Horse announced two new projects that you’ll want to get your bendy little hands… more
 

DICE 2013 – Gabe Newell and J.J. Abrams: Storytelling Across Platforms

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Nerdist News' Brian Walton and Dan Casey are at the DICE 2013 conference in Las Vegas to report on the event. Here's Brian's coverage of the J.J.... more

“Star Trek: Into Darkness” Super Bowl TV Spot

“I am better.” “At what?” “Everything.” And with those words we have another soon to be classic line for Trek fans to quote like crazy. We’ve seen pretty much everything… more

Pickstarter: The Death of Superman Lives, Bakshi’s Last Days of Coney Island

This week in Pickstarter, we’re seeing how Nic Cage and Tim Burton killed Superman, the return of an animation legend, and a backpack mount that lends a helping hand. Pick #… more
 

“The Lone Ranger” Super Bowl TV Spot

With big action set pieces, over the top storytelling and Tom Wilkinson giving voice over, the latest spot for Disney’s The Lone Ranger is strengthening the case for the film… more

World War Z Super Bowl Spot Teaser

It’s clear from the early teaser trailer that World War Z is going to be very different from Max Brooks’ book. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, except when you… more

EXCLUSIVE: “Superman Unbound” Trailer Premiere

Look, up in the air! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman! Unbound, that is. The next release in the critically acclaimed line of DC animated films from Warner… more