Month: January 2013

The Birth of Doctor Who for A New Generation

Helene McLaughlin

Yesterday BBC America announced details of a Doctor Who made-for-tv movie that it is filming this year in celebration of the famous shows 50th anniversary. As was commissioned in August of 2012, An Adventure in Time and Space will detail the earliest years of the Doctor Who empire from its creation through its initial filming with William Hartnell. The movie is a co-production by BBC America and BBC Cymru Wales. The script was written by Mark Gatiss, co-creator of hit BBC show Sherlock.

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A Nyan Cat Birthday Party, Or How You Too Can Give In To Your Geekling’s Party Ideas

Patricia Vollmer

My youngest son recently became addicted to the Nyan Cat internet meme. It’s one of the few “clean” memes so I figured there was no harm in it, right? Then he asked if he could have a Nyan Cat-themed birthday party. Um…how on earth would we do that? I love how my sons come up with unique ideas and I was so hesitant to turn it down, so I promised him we’d do our best. Read about how our family came up with a simple Nyan-Cat-meme-themed birthday party that will fit anyone’s budget.

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Mardi Gras 101: A Geeky Primer on the Big Party

Patricia Vollmer

Many Americans know that Mardi Gras is the last hurrah before entering the more austere Lenten season. And that it’s the kissing cousin of the Carnivales that are celebrated in many other parts of the world. There’s a pocket of America along the Gulf of Mexico coastline that embraces the Carnivale-season-styled rituals and traditions, and I encourage everyone to learn more about it. Many people envision the scenes on Bourbon Street, usually involving women lifting their shirts in hopes of getting some beads thrown down to them from the balconies.

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Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Script Has ALL Eleven Doctors

Helene McLaughlin

As of today Steven Moffat has confirmed that he is completing a script that will feature the current Doctor, Matt Smith, facing a foe so great that he will need assistance from all ten of the previous TARDIS inhabitants. Roumors suggest, Eccelston is in!!! The producers have gotten agreements from all living actors who have ever played the Doctor; Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, and Matt Smith. With some studio special effects they have even resurrected William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, and Jon Pertwee.

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