ANOTHER SEASON OF DOCTOR WHO COMING TO DISNEY+

You know who will be back for some new adventures soon! A second season of brand new Doctor Who episodes is coming to Disney+ and will be available to stream starting Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 12 AM Pacific Time. New episodes from this eight-part season will premiere weekly.  In Season 2 of Doctor Who on Disney+, the Doctor meets Belinda Chandra and begins an epic quest to get her back to Earth. But a mysterious force is stopping their return and the time-traveling TARDIS team must face great dangers, bigger enemies and wider terrors than ever before.

Emmy® Award winner Alan Cumming (“The Traitors”) will guest star in the second episode as Mr Ring-a-Ding, a happy, funny, singalong cartoon, who lives in Sunny Town with his friend Sunshine Sally. However, in 1952, after years of repeats in cinemas across the land, Mr Ring-a-Ding suddenly looks beyond the screen and sees the real world outside — and the consequences are terrifying. Cumming is returning to the Whoniverse after previously playing King James I in the 2018 episode “The Witchfinders.”

Showrunner, executive producer and writer Russell T Davies told ageekdaddy.com, “Only Alan Cumming could give a runaway cartoon so much wit, malice, danger and fun. He makes the whole universe of ‘Doctor Who’ wilder and madder than ever, and it’s an absolute honor to welcome him on board the TARDIS."

This new season stars Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra and Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday. Previously announced guest cast includes Rose Ayling-Ellis, Christopher Chung, Anita Dobson, Michelle Greenidge, Jonah Hauer-King, Ruth Madeley, Jemma Redgrave and Susan Twist.

Quintessentially British, Doctor Who is one of the longest running action-adventure television series in the world with legions of fans across the globe since it was launched by the BBC in 1963. Ncuti Gatwa took on the role of the Fifteenth Doctor in "The Church On Ruby Road".  Doctor Who was a top 5 series on Disney+ globally every week it aired for its first season the streaming service.

For more information about the show, visit drwho.tv

NEW SEASON OF DOCTOR WHO TO DEBUT ON DISNEY+

Calling across the Whoniverse! Today, Disney Branded Television and BBC jointly announced the premiere date for the next “Doctor Who” installment, the first-ever season to launch on Disney+ and release simultaneously worldwide. Beginning Friday, May 10, at 7:00 p.m. EDT on Disney+ in the U.S. and internationally (excluding the UK), audiences will return to “The Church on Ruby Road,” which premiered last December, and journey through two all-new episodes. In the UK, the show remains on its traditional home BBC with the season kicking off Saturday, May 11, at 12:00 a.m. GMT on BBC iPlayer, followed by a BBC One broadcast later that day.

This season of “Doctor Who” follows the Doctor and Ruby Sunday through infinite adventures across time and space in the TARDIS. From the Regency era in England to war-torn futures, the duo champion the forces of good while encountering incredible friends and dangerous foes. Showrunner, executive producer and writer Russell T Davies reached out to ageekdaddy.com saying “At last, it’s my great delight to unleash a whole new season of the Doctor and Ruby’s adventures together. Monsters! Chases! Villains! Mysteries! And a terrifying secret that’s been spanning time and space for decades. Don’t miss a second!”

Stay tuned for a brand-new trailer for the upcoming season being released next Friday, March 22 on Disney+.

Quintessentially British, “Doctor Who” is one of the longest running action-adventure television series in the world with legions of fans across the globe since its inception on the BBC in 1963. The critically acclaimed show was the UK’s most watched drama on Christmas Day 2023 as Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor took over the TARDIS in “The Church On Ruby Road.”

Buy tickets now to reserve your seats to see the DOCTOR WHO: SEASON 10 premiere on a movie screen

Tickets are now available for the Fathom Events presentation of BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who: Season 10 Premiere playing in movie theaters nationwide for two nights only on Monday, April 17 and Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. local time both days, following BBC AMERICA’s television premiere on Saturday, April 15 at 9/8c. Season 10 has actor Peter Capaldi returning as The Doctor, who will be joined by a brand new companion Bill (Pearl Mackie)and returning alien companion Nardole (Matt Lucas). Fantastic adventures and terrifying monsters await this team of heroes as they journey through space and time in the latest installment of the globally-renowned science fiction drama. Expect laughter, danger, and exhilarating escapades in this final season under the helm of lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat.



Tickets for Doctor Who: Season 10 Premiere can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 550 select movie theaters. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change). With Hot Topic as the official retail partner of the Doctor Who: Season 10 Premiere cinema event, attendees can bring in their ticket stub or proof of purchase to Hot Topic retail locations for 25% off Doctor Who merchandise, valid March 10 – May 6, 2017. In addition, fans who purchase tickets through Atom Tickets will receive three free Doctor Who digital comic books by Titan Comics from ComiXology, delivered to purchasing email address on event date.

In addition to the feature content, audiences will enjoy the premiere episode of the Doctor Who spinoff series Class, featuring a guest appearance by the Doctor himself, Peter Capaldi, and the never-before-seen bonus feature Becoming the Companion, in which fans will travel with new companion Pearl Mackie from the London stage through the doors of the TARDIS to a once-in-a-lifetime role, or as Pearl says, “the most insane thing that's ever happened to me.” The bonus feature includes exclusive interviews with Pearl Mackie, Peter Capaldi, and Steven Moffat, and is narrated by Ingrid Oliver.



DOCTOR WHO is a British sci-fi television franchise that originally aired from 1963 - 1989 and was relaunched in 2005 with the current incarnation which is debuting its 10th season of episodes on April 15th.  The show, which has developed a global fan base, follows the adventures of an extraterrestrial being called The Doctor who explores the universe in a time-traveling vessel called the TARDIS which has the exterior of a blue British police box which were a common sight in Great Britain in 1963 when the series first aired.  The Doctor is often joined by a number of companions who assist him in preventing a variety of foes from harming people throughout time and space.  The series is seeing increased interest with American audiences with last year's viewership of its traditional Christmas Day special having a record viewership by U.S. and Canadian fans of the "Return of Doctor Mysterio" episode which featured a superhero themed adventure set in New York City.

For more information about the television series, visit bbcamerica.com/shows/doctor-who

LEGO Dimensions Provides Video Game Experience For Whovians

** A Geek Daddy received the featured product for free to review ** 

Whovians, as fans of the DOCTOR WHO television series are known, have been neglected for some time when it comes to video game experiences featuring the time traveling alien coming to the rescue with his handy sonic screw driver.  There really haven't been very many video games featuring The Doctor to choose from. So Whovians will be pleased to know the LEGO Dimensions video game has embraced DOCTOR WHO incorporating all twelve incarnations of the character as an element of its main plot plus provides an add on level pack, "The Dalek Extermination of Earth" that lets players engage in a stand alone adventure where The Doctor has to travel through time and space to save the inhabitants of Earth from a horrid fate.

To play "The Dalek Extermination of Earth" the DOCTOR WHO Level Pack must be purchased separately from the LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack which contains the core game.  The level pack includes a mini-figure of the Twelfth Doctor (as the TV series has progressed when actors have been replaced the storyline explains this by having the character have to regenerate its form from time to time as part of the alien's life cycle)  as well as LEGO bricks to build a TARDIS (a time-traveling space ship which has the exterior of a blue British police box which were a common sight in Great Britain in 1963 when the television series first aired) and K-9 (a robotic dog equipped with a powerful weapons and encyclopedic knowledge) that can assist in completing the 11 stages of this  level dedicated to Doctor Who.

My son has become enamored with Doctor Who since being introduced to the him in the main LEGO Dimensions game so he was really excited when we got our hands on the DOCTOR WHO Level Pack providing additional play options with the character.  Our family really has been having a good time playing this additional content to the video game.  As a fan of DOCTOR WHO myself it has been nice to share with my kids something I like that we can enjoy together.  LEGO Dimensions does a nice job of incorporating the quirky and unique elements of the TV show into the game plus placing numerous Easter eggs for Whovians to enjoy discovering as they play through the level.  You can have never seem an episode of DOCTOR WHO though and still enjoy playing the scenarios incorporated into LEGO Dimensions.  My son who has never seen any episodes of the television show but now he has asked me if he can start watching it because he enjoys this aspect of LEGO Dimensions so much.

To get started playing the stand alone "The Dalek Extermination of Earth" segments of the game place The Doctor mini-figure from the Level Pack on the LEGO Dimensions Toy Pad.  This will allow you to access the content.  Next you will need to accomplish some tasks that once completed will provide you the directions needed for constructing the TARDIS and K-9.  Once you've built them you can place these toys-to-life figures on the LEGO Dimensions Toy Pad as well and utilize them to help The Doctor overcome the challenges presented by the Daleks.  The Daleks by the way look like simplistic robots but are actually complicated cyborgs with a living body encased inside of a heavily armored and weaponized shell who aim to conquer other civilizations and add the defeated populations to their ranks.

One of the things as a parent I really appreciate about LEGO Dimensions, and especially the DOCTOR WHO Level Pack, is it isn't all about bashing and shooting your way to victory but rather really focuses on players completing challenges and solving in-game puzzles to win in the game.  Of course there is fighting involved too that provides plenty of action but it doesn't overshadow the other elements of the game.  Strategic thinking in using the special abilities of different characters is also a big part of the game. The Doctor's traits include Hacking, Technology, Fix-it and Doctor Regenerate abilities to help complete tasks necessary to accomplish your objectives.  You can also add in other characters that you have LEGO Dimensions mini-figures of to help Doctor Who save the day.  Who better than Harry Potter to join The Doctor in battling the Daleks?! Two of Great Britain's greatest fantasy heroes can be teamed up together when you play the LEGO Dimensions video game.

LEGO Dimensions is great because of all the unstructured play it allows incorporating characters and settings from a multitude of movie, television and video game brands; but if you are interested in also playing through structured stories with defined missions and goals to accomplish than you should pick up the DOCTOR WHO Level Pack to enhance your experience.  It provides a nice story, complete with lots of entertaining animated video sequences, to compliment the game play.  You don't need to be a Whovian to enjoy embarking on adventures with The Doctor in the LEGO Dimensions video game thanks to all its fun features.  I recommend picking up the DOCTOR WHO Level Pack for your LEGO Dimensions video game available at retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Meijer, Target, Toys R Us, and Walmart.  If you haven't played LEGO Dimensions yet you are missing out -- go get a Starter Pack and get into the game!

Watch the DOCTOR WHO: SEASON 10 premiere on a movie screen

Whovians won't want to miss out on this!  Enjoy the premiere episode of DOCTOR WHO: SEASON 10 on a movie theater screen along with other fans of the television series.  Fathom Events will show the episode, initially being broadcast by BBC AMERICA on Saturday, April 15 (9pm ET/PT), at movie theaters nationwide for two nights only along with bonus content on Monday, April 17 and Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 7:00pm local time both days.  The new season stars Peter Capaldi as The Doctor, who will be joined by new companion Bill (Pearl Mackie) and returning alien companion Nardole (Matt Lucas).

Tickets for the Doctor Who: Season 10 Premiere can be purchased online beginning Friday, March 10, 2017 by visiting FathomEvents.com or going to participating theater box offices.  A list of participating theater locations will be available on the Fathom Events website when tickets go on sale. 



DOCTOR WHO is a British sci-fi television franchise that originally aired from 1963 - 1989 and was relaunched in 2005 with the current incarnation which is debuting its 10th season of episodes on April 15th.  The show, which has developed a world-wide pop-culture fan base, follows the adventures of an extraterrestrial being called The Doctor who explores the universe in a time-traveling vessel called the TARDIS which has the exterior of a blue British police box which were ca common sight in Great Britain in 1963 when the series first aired.  The Doctor is often joined by a number of companions who assist him in preventing a variety of foes from harming people throughout time and space.  The series is seeing increased interest with American audiences with last year's viewership of its traditional Christmas Day special having a record viewership by U.S. and Canadian fans of the "Return of Doctor Mysterio" episode which featured a superhero themed adventure set in New York City.

For more information about the television series, visit bbcamerica.com/shows/doctor-who

ROBOTECH Comic Book Series Launching In 2017

There was a year of elementary school where I almost missed the bus every morning because I didn't to leave the house before seeing every minute of one of my favorite television shows ROBOTECH.  This 85-episode animated television series produced by Harmony Gold was based upon Japanese anime and featured sci-fi battles where the Earth had to be defended from intergalactic adversaries.  The TV series revolves around robotechnology which are scientific advances incorporated into Earth's technology based upon analyzing a crashed alien space ship that is discovered on a South Pacific island.  The military utilizes this technology to create transformable mecha -- fighting vehicles that switch between being an fighter jet and a robotic warrior -- to repel three successive extraterrestrial invasions.  As a kid, I was amazed by the mecha in this show and didn't want to miss any of the action!



Even though more than 30 years has gone by since I last saw an episode of ROBOTECH, I became very excited when learning of the news that Harmony Gold is partnering with Titan Comics to create a comic book series based upon the 1980s era anime sci-fi television show.  Titan Comics which currently publishes a popular DOCTOR WHO series plus comic books based upon ASSASSINS CREED, BLACK LIST, DARK SOULS, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR, and HISTORY CHANNEL'S VIKINGS has demonstrated a knack for transferring television shows, movies and video game stories into print.  Titan Comics is still assembling the creative team of talent that will work on this series and the new ROBOTECH comic book series is planned to begin arriving on store shelves in 2017.

For those of you who haven't seen the original television series that the new comic book series is based upon, its entire 85-episodes can be viewed on Crackle Anime for FREE.  Just click here to view the show.

Coloring books aren't just for kids anymore

This Christmas a whole bunch of people in our family received coloring books for presents and none of them were children.  My college-aged niece, wife, and mother-in-law all received coloring books during our family's gift exchange.  Coloring books aren't just for kids anymore.  Many adults are beginning to take coloring up as a hobby and books with intricate patterns and detailed drawings are beginning to skyrocket up the publishing industry's best seller lists.

Health professionals are encouraging this new trend noting that for adults taking some time out to color can reduce stress, spark creativity, maintain fine motor skills, help keep your mind sharp, and can be just plain fun to do.  Several studies have shown that coloring can also have a therapeutic value in dealing with anxiety, cancer, depression, and post-traumatic disorders.  We have a cupboard full of coloring books that my kids are always using but I can't recall the last time I spent some time doing some coloring.  During my last routine doctor's visit, my physician warned me that my blood pressure was starting to become troubling so maybe I should take some time to relax a bit with one of these new adult focused coloring books.

This video shares some information about the benefits for adults when it comes to enjoying a coloring book:



While many of these adult focused coloring books are marketed to the ladies there are plenty of selections that will appeal to guys as well.  Plus with the popularity, and profitability, of this new trend a bunch of new coloring books are on their way to retailers to join the existing ones that are already on store shelves.  Here are a few suggestion that dads, and moms, who enjoy the geeky side of life will probably appreciate:

Art of Coloring Star Wars: 100 Images to Inspire Creativity and Relaxation 

This coloring book is filled with pen-and-ink illustrations that portray exotic sci-fi landscapes, elaborate patterns inspired by the movies, and memorable characters from the Star Wars universe.

Secret New York: Color Your Way To Calm

Color your way through the boroughs of New York City with this book filled with images of everyday life in the Big Apple. 

Coloring Dragons

This coloring book is filled with fantastic imagery of these mythic beasts from John Howe, the concept artist for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies.



Color Your Own Age of Ultron

Comic books aren't just for kids anymore and neither are coloring books.  Marvel has published a coloring book aimed at adults who enjoyed last year's blockbuster Avengers: Age of Ultron movie. Also coming out in 2016 will be Color Your Own Deadpool and Color Your Own Civil War based upon those two upcoming movies.



The Official A Game of Thrones Coloring Book (A Song of Ice and Fire)

Ideal for any fan of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and HBO's Game of Thrones, this coloring book contains forty-five exclusive illustrations of the characters and places in Westeros.

Creative Haven Steampunk Devices Coloring Book

30 illustrations of flying machines, locomotives, submarines, watches and other curious contraptions with a steampunk flair.

Lost Ocean: An Inky Adventure & Coloring Book

Wonderful pen and ink illustrations take you on an underwater adventure through coral reefs and barnacle-studded shipwrecks to discover intricate shells and lost pirate treasure.  The sea life and backgrounds are as colorful as you want to make them.

Highlights Hidden Pictures: A Coloring Book for Grown-up Children

My grandma who was a librarian used to always give me a Highlights Magazine subscription for my birthday when I was a child.  Now this iconic children's brand has a publication featuring a nostalgic collection of Hidden Picture puzzles meant for a grown up audience.  Color the puzzles for a relaxing activity that will remind you of the fun you had as a kid doing the hidden picture puzzles in Highlights Magazine.

Plus coming out soon will be:

Doctor Who Coloring Book

This book features 96 pages filled with some of the best quotes from the television series and out-of-this-world images featuring the escapades of Doctor Who that will delight any Whovian.

Harry Potter Magical Creatures Coloring Book

Discover the magical beings and extraordinary beasts from the world of Harry Potter in this 96 page coloring book.  It also includes a selection of concept art and film stills from the making of the Harry Potter films to your coloring creativity.

There is even a Walking Dead coloring book based upon the AMC television show coming out in the Fall of 2016.

If you haven't colored in awhile with selections like the ones mentioned above you won't need to use your child's Care Bears, Paw Patrol, or Scooby Doo coloring book to have some fun....although there's nothing wrong with using a kiddie one if you want to.  Hey its all about relaxing and having fun! So get out those crayons, markers or colored pencils and embrace your inner artist.

Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 2, 2015

One of my favorite days of the year is the first Saturday in May which is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY.  This year there are 50 free publications being given out with something for everyone in the family ranging from early readers (All Ages)  to teens (Teen+) to adults (Mature) to pick up at a participating comic book store.  CLICK HERE to find a participating location near you.

To help encourage new customers to visit their stores and to reward existing ones for their loyalty, Free Comic Book Day provides a selection of comic books that provide a sample of a publishers work or an interesting one-shot story to promote a particular character or series.  While all of these comic books are absolutely FREE, each retailer normally has their own guidelines for the event. While I always enjoy taking my kids to this event to pick up some fun comics for them to enjoy, I have to admit there are always a few things each year I pick up for myself as well.  Here's a few items that will be available on May 2 that those of us in the 18+ age category can enjoy and that I'll be looking to grab for myself.

NEW ENGLAND COMICS - THE TICK - RATED: ALL AGES

THE TICK returns for FCBD 2015 with 32 pages of FULL-COLOR comic book fun! In the ALL-NEW lead story, The Tick & Arthur's apartment is haunted by a ghost from The Tick's mysterious past---an entity who claims to be The Tick's FIRST sidekick and it won't rest in peace until... well, we can't give everything away! Plus more full-color story fun featuring The Tick! Great for fans new and old!

DARK HORSE - FIGHT CLUB - RATED:  MATURE READERS

Dark Horse Comic's most thrilling FCBD to date . . . Chuck Palahniuk and Cameron Stewart premiere Fight Club! Eric Powell with all-new tragedy in The Goon! And Guillermo del Toro presents an all-new chapter from The Strain! Need we say more?

TITAN - DOCTOR WHO - RATED: TEEN+

Take a blistering trip through time and space with three stunning ALL-NEW short stories featuring Tenth Doctor, Eleventh Doctor and the brand-new Twelfth Doctor by the ongoing DOCTOR WHO creative teams - PLUS a sneak peek of the TOP SECRET Summer 2015 event! Be the first to get a hint of the epic that will shake the Doctor to his core! It's an unmissable read for fans, and the perfect primer for anyone looking to jump on board the TARDIS!

COMIXTRIBE - AND THEN EMILY WAS GONE - RATED: MATURE READERS

A chilling prelude to the cult horror sensation, And Then Emily Was Gone!  Bonnie Shaw is a terrifying creature of Scottish folklore who would grant parents their hearts' desire... in exchange for their child.  Young Billy McTaggart has nothing to fear from Ol' Bonnie, as his mother and father love him, don't they?  DON'T THEY?! Featuring a cover by superstar artist Ryan Stegman

HERMES PRESS - THE PHANTOM - RATED: ALL AGES

The Phantom, the grand-daddy of costumed heroes celebrates Free Comic Book Day 2015 with a volume showcasing stories by some of the greatest artists to ever create tales for this ground-breaking title featuring The Ghost Who Walks.  This 32 page book will feature work from the Gold Key and King Phantom comics created by Bill Lignante; from the Charlton Phantom comics created by Jim Aparo and Don Newton and will offer samples of the newest Phantom story created by Peter David and Sal Velluto. Hermes Press' Phantom FDBD issue will also offer bonus material and tons of surprises!

 LEGENDARY COMICS - COMIC BOOK SAMPLER - RATED: TEEN+

Working with industry-leading talent such as Grant Morrison, Frazer Irving, Matt Wagner, Simon Bisley, Judd Winick, Geoff Shaw, Jonathan Hennessey and Shane Davis, we've created an ever-growing library of thrilling sagas including Annihilator, Epochalypse, A Town Called Dragon, The Harvester, The Tower Chronicles: DreadStalker and more, alongside cinematic tie-ins such as Godzilla: Awakeningand the best-selling Pacific Rim: Tales from Year Zero.

DARK CIRCLE COMICS ISSUE #1 - RATED: MATURE READERS

THE BLACK HOOD! THE FOX! THE SHIELD! Get in on the ground floor of Dark Circle Comics and experience the cinematic and creator-driven reinventions of these iconic properties. Who is the new Shield? How did the Black Hood come to be? Can things get more unpredictable for The Fox? Learn the secrets of the Dark Circle universe from the creators themselves via sneak peeks at the new series, creator interviews and a first glance at the next Dark Circle series - all held together by an eye-popping cover from Afterlife with Archie artist Francesco Francavilla!