The Hunter Games Synopsis

The CW has released the synopsis for the mid-season premiere of Supernatural.

THE AFTERMATH — After the massacre at the ranch, Dean (Jensen Ackles), Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Castiel (Misha Collins) double their efforts to find a cure for the Mark of Cain but there is nothing in the lore that can help them. Desperate, Castiel comes up with an idea that Sam deems the “single worst idea I’ve ever heard.” Meanwhile, Rowena (guest star Ruth Connell) continues to plot against Crowley (Mark Sheppard), and Castiel tries to mend his relationship with Claire (guest star Kathryn Love Newton) who is plotting revenge against Dean for killing her friend. John Badham directed this episode written by Eugenie Ross-Leming & Brad Buckner (#1011). Original airdate 1/20/2015.

Age of Ultron Promo Pics

15 new images from Avengers: Age of Ultron have leaked online.

Agent Carter Behind-the-Scenes Clip

ABC has released a short video where Hayley Atwell talks about her character.

Ant-Man Promo Poster

A new poster for next year's Ant-Man movie has been leaked online. The image shows Ant-Man, aka Scott Lang, and his nemesis Yellowjacket, aka Darren Cross.

Last Christmas Review

My biggest question about this episode comes from the tangerine at the end. Obviously, we're meant to suspect that Santa is still involved. Now, either the Doctor and Clara are still dreaming or the real Santa entered their dreams to help them out. I doubt Moffat would extend the dream sequence into series 9 unless he had something super clever planned. I suppose them dreaming and slowly figuring it out could make for a story arc. However, I'm hoping the arc has more to do with Gallifrey since they seemed to have largely ignored that last season. Until we see evidence otherwise, I'm going with the theory that Santa entered their dreams.

I may be overthinking this, but I find myself wondering where the Doctor was when he was attacked by the dream crab. It was probably just a cave in Utah or on Mars (someplace with red rocks). However, it might have been Gallifrey or Sarn. I doubt Moffat would have the Doctor find Gallifrey without us seeing, especially so soon after failing to find it. He could do it through an extended flashback sequence, but I doubt that. It's possible the Doctor returned to the Sisterhood for help and found them all victims of the dream crabs, before falling victim himself.

It's clear that the rumors about Jenna changing her mind were true. Some news publication (I forget which one) posted that Jenna was leaving, then a few months later reported that she had changed her mind and was staying for series 9. The ending of the episode seems to suggest that Clara was supposed to stay an old lady (as the rumors suggested), but Moffat rewrote the last page or two of the script. All he had to do was add another layer of dreams, and Clara becomes a young woman again. The major problem is rewriting the series 9 scripts to keep her character in.

Agents of SHIELD Comic Covers

Marvel has revealed the covers (including variants) of a new range of comics based on the TV show. The series will take place inside the comic universe with the first issue being released midnight Wednesday evening.

Last Christmas Doctor Who Insiders

BBC America has posted a couple of their Doctor Who Insider videos for the Christmas special.

Jenna Confirmed for Series 9

The Radio Times has announced that Jenna Coleman will continue her role as Clara for the entirety of the next season. This was confirmed by Steven Moffat at the press screening of Last Christmas.

Doctor Who Extra: Last Christmas

The BBC has released the behind-the-scenes video for today's Christmas special.

Doctor Who Extra Clip 2

The BBC has posted a second clip from today's Doctor Who Extra.

Last Christmas Spoiler Summary

Following is a collection of hints and teasers for the 2014 Doctor Who Christmas special.

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• Blogtor Who review
• Combom review
• Cultbox review
• Doctor Who TV review
• Blogtor Who hints
• Combom hints
• Doctor Who TV hints 1, 2, & 3
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Synopsis

Four crew members of an Ice Cap Polar Base – Ashley Carter, Bellows, Professor Albert and Shona – are under attack from the alien Kantrofarri. Fortunately for them, help is on the way. But desperate though their situation is, how willing will they be to accept one rescuer who arrives in a police box, and another who turns up on a sleigh pulled by flying reindeer?

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Mission that Matters

ABC has aired a new trailer for Agent Carter.

Doctor Who Extra Preview Clip

The BBC has released a short clip from the Doctor Who Extra episode for Last Christmas.

Justin Lin to Direct Star Trek 13

Paramount has hired Justin Lin (director of Fast and Furious 4-6) to direct the third Star Trek reboot film. The film is set to release on July 8, 2016, just in time for the 50th anniversary.

Setlock to Begin on January 6

In an interview with India Today, Mark Gatiss has confirmed that filming for the Sherlock special is to begin on January 6.

Time & Tide Synopsis

Marvel has released the synopsis and cast list for the third episode of Agent Carter.

As Agent Carter closes in on Howard Stark's stolen technology, Peggy's secret mission could unravel when the SSR arrests Jarvis and a secret is revealed, on "Marvel's AgentCarter."

"Marvel's Agent Carter" stars Hayley Atwell as Agent Peggy Carter, James D'Arcy as Edwin Jarvis, Chad Michael Murray as Agent Jack Thompson, Enver Gjokaj as Agent Daniel Sousa and Shea Whigham as Chief Roger Dooley.

Guest starring are Lyndsy Fonseca as Angie Martinelli, Kyle Bornheimer as Agent Ray Krzeminski, Meagan Fay as Miriam Fry, Patrick Smith as Agent Wallace, Alexander Carroll as Agent Yauch, Rob Mars as Jerome Zandow, Lesley Boone as Rose, Benita Robledo as Carol, Bridget Regan as Dottie Underwood, Laura Coover as Molly, Tim James as Jimmy, Paul Roache as building manager, Christie Lynn Herring as prostitute and Rick Steadman as automat customer.

"Time & Tide" was written by Andi Bushell and directed by Scott Winant.

5 New Last Christmas Pics

The BBC has released five new images from this Thursday's episode of Doctor Who.

Mike Colter Cast as Luke Cage

Marvel has confirmed rumors that Mike Colter has been cast as Luke Cage. Colter will first appear in the Netflix series A.K.A. Jessica Jones next year, before starring in his own series.

9th Doctor Comic Mini Series

Titan Comics has announced a five-part mini series starring the ninth Doctor. The first issue will go on sale March 15 priced US$3.99 and is written by Cavan Scott and drawn by Blair Shedd.

The Ninth Doctor is BACK with a brand-new miniseries: WEAPONS OF PAST DESTRUCTION!
Leaving World War II behind, The Ninth Doctor, Rose and Captain Jack discover that Time Lord technology, lost in the wake of the Time War, is being sold on the intergalactic black market!
Now the threat of a NEW temporal war brews on the horizon. Can the Doctor stop history repeating itself?

Now is Not the End Promo Photos

Marvel has released 29 images from the first episode of Agent Carter.

Sam Anderson TARDIS Tin Questions

The BBC has posted a short interview video with Samuel Anderson.

The Things We Left Behind Review

It's really interesting to see the consequences after Team Free Will touch people's lives. We don't always get to see what happens to people after they discover the world is full of monsters. Usually, the brothers just kill somebody's friend or family, explain why they had to do it, then just leave. It's a wonder they don't get more people like Cole hunting them down. The Novaks probably aren't the first family that's fallen apart after having someone taken by hunters, angels, or demons. I mean, you have to wonder what percentage of missing persons are the vessels of angels and demons. How many others were converted to vampires or werewolves, then simply went to live with the ones who turned them?

I'm not sure it was ever confirmed before that Jimmy is no longer in there. I know people on the internet (read: Tumblr) have discussed Jimmy not surviving being blown up in season five. However, I don't know if the writers have confirmed before now that he's dead. If the writers didn't mention it before, then this must be one of those instances where they took an idea from the fans. It's entirely possible it was brought up during an interview at a convention and the writers decided to roll with it. Either that, or they do actually take ideas from Tumblr.

So can the living enter Hell? Unless that demon killed Rowena to bring her there, it seems that living people can enter Hell. Does that mean they can enter Purgatory and Heaven as well? In season 8, when Sam and Dean broke into Hell, they did so by sneaking in through Purgatory. They still had to be killed and brought in by a reaper they paid off. Is there some sort of spell that could allow them to bust in and out at will? Maybe only angels, demons, and possibly reapers can bring the living in and out.

I get that Rowena is supposed to be the villain of the season, but she doesn't seem to be doing anything particularly evil. She's only been in two episodes and a bit, so far, and she's spent one of those locked up in Hell. Perhaps she and Crowley are going to start some sort of mother-son world domination plot. It's also possible that this season doesn't have the usual big bad like Lucifer or Dick. Maybe this season is just about personal relationships. Crowley's dealing with his mother, Sam and Dean with the Mark of Cain, and Cas is dealing with the consequences of everything he's done.