TV news: ‘Doctor Who’ returning Christmas 2026 without Disney
The BBC confirmed Tuesday that flagship science fiction show Doctor Who will return to British television screens for Christmas 2026.
However, a brief partnership with Disney will not continue.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence discusses the future of Doctor Who.
TV news: The future of dead ‘Doctor Who’ ignites a war of words
Questions of the future of long-running British sci-fi show Doctor Who have been spiralling since the conclusion of the most recent season.
Amid uncertainty over the continued partnership between the BBC and Disney+, 15th Doctor Ncuti Gatwa surprisingly departed after a run of just 19 episodes.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence writes how the future has caused some barbs to fly in the media.
‘Tron: Ares’ review: A lifeless attempt at modern sci-fi
When Steven Lisberger’s 1982 epic Tron arrived, it was part of a revolution on the big screen, bringing futuristic techno stories to life.
Then, in 2010, Joseph Kosinski reignited The Grid with the Garrett Hedlund and Olivia Wilde-led sequel that received mixed reviews and mustered $400 million at the box office overall.
So, with the latest addition, Tron: Ares, flopping at the box office to just $60 million on debut, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to talk you through it.
Doctor Who news: Dissecting that huge regeneration as Ncuti Gatwa makes way for Billie Piper
The recent Doctor Who season finale shocked fans as the beloved Ncuti Gatwa regenerated and a familiar face, Billie Piper, took his place before the show cut to credits for an unspecified hiatus.
An all-too-soon departure for Gatwa, the future of Doctor Who in partnership with Disney+ and Piper’s shock return in a new form have left fans, otherwise known as Whovians, scratching their heads.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason is among them, and is trying to make sense of all the timey wimey Doctor Who madness.
Film news: Edgar Wright teases changes to The Running Man for 2025 remake
With Glen Powell set to head The Running Man remake due for release in November this year, Edgar Wright has revealed he intends to take the film back to its roots.
Given the incredible back catalogue of the actor and director, this is one to get excited about.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to discuss.
Film opinion: Mickey 17 adds another string to Bong Joon Ho’s bow
Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite was one of the films of the decade when it was released in 2019, and since then, film fans around the world have awaited his next project, and finally, Mickey 17 has landed.
The space opera has an all-star cast and out-of-this-world premise.
Lucky for all of you at home, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to talk you through it.
Film news: Jurassic World Rebirth trailer, it’s time to be scared of dinosaurs again
Universal Pictures has unveiled a chilling first trailer for Jurassic World Rebirth.
Audiences have now got their first proper glimpse of what Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali will be running away from in theatres this summer.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason writes why it’s time to be scared of dinosaurs again.
TV news: New screenwriters board the TARDIS for Doctor Who Season 2
Doctor Who is a television marvel, science fiction’s longest-running show and a staple of British culture.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason reports on the new writers joining showrunner Russell T Davies for the upcoming season.
Film news: James Cameron teases exciting update on Avatar: Fire and Ash
Fans eager for the return to Pandora, rejoice!
Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson reports on Cameron’s promising update for Avatar: Fire and Ash.
TV news: Ncuti Gatwa teases Doctor Who Christmas Special - ‘It’s a big one’
Britain’s longest-serving hero, Doctor Who is returning soon to television screens in the latest Christmas Special, Joy to The World.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason reports what the Doctor has to say about the upcoming Christmas Special.