Category: Universes, Franchises & Characters

Jackie Lane, actress, dies

Jackie Lane as Dodo in Doctor WhoFormer actress Jackie Lane, who portrayed the first Doctor’s companion, Dodo Chaplet, in the third season of Doctor Who opposite William Hartnell, dies at the age of 79. One of the actresses originally considered for the role of Susan, the Doctor’s granddaughter, at the beginning the series, Ms. Lane wasn’t offered a role until the show entered its third season. The character of Dodo was rather abruptly introduced at the end of part four of The Massacre, and then is not seen again after the end of part 4 of The War Machines, presumably having decided to stay on Earth in her native time period, though the character’s fate is never specified; in real life, her contract was allowed to expire with no attempt made to keep her in the series. Burned by that experience, she retired from acting and became an agent, representing fellow Doctor Who stars Tom Baker and Janet Fielding during that phase of her career. Though she appeared in a handful of DVD bonus features covering her time on Doctor Who, she chose to stay out of the convention ecosystem, resisting offers to make public appearances.

Legends Of Tomorrow: Stressed Western

ArrowThe CW airs the 90th episode of Legends Of Tomorrow, starring Caity Lotz, Matt Ryan, Jes Macallan, and Tala Ashe. David Ramsey guest stars and directs.

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Loki: The Nexus Event

LokiStreaming service Disney Plus releases the fourth episode of Loki, created for TV by Michael Waldron and starring Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Owen Wilson. Richard E. Grant guest stars.

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Loki: Journey Into Mystery

LokiStreaming service Disney Plus releases the fifth episode of Loki, created for TV by Michael Waldron and starring Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Owen Wilson. Richard E. Grant guest stars.

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Loki: For All Time. Always.

LokiStreaming service Disney Plus releases the sixth episode of Loki, created for TV by Michael Waldron and starring Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Owen Wilson. This is the first season finale.

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The Flash: Heart Of The Matter, Part 2

The FlashThe CW airs the 150th episode of The Flash, a modern-day reboot of DC Comics’ superhero starring Grant Gustin. This is the seventh season finale.

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What If…?: What If…Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?

What If...?The first episode of the Marvel animated series What If…? premieres on the Disney+ streaming service, featuring the voices of Jeffrey Wright (Westworld), Hayley Atwell (Captain Carter), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), and Samuel L. Jackson (Captain Marvel).

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Star Trek: Lower Decks: Strange Energies

Star Trek: Lower DecksStreaming service CBS All Access releases the 11th episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, created by Mike McMahan (Rick & Morty) and starring Tawny Newsome (Space Force), Jack Quaid (The Boys), Noel Wells (Craig Of The Creek), Eugene Cordero (Other Space), Dawnn Lewis (A Different World, Futurama), and Jerry O’Connell (Sliders). Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Neil Casey (Other Space), and Phil LaMarr guest star in the second season premiere. Read more

What If…?: What If…T’Challa Became A Star Lord?

What If...?Disney+ streams the second episode of the Marvel animated series What If…?, featuring the voices of Jeffrey Wright (Westworld), Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther), and Karen Gillan (Guardians Of The Galaxy, Doctor Who).

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Star Trek: Lower Decks: Kayshon, His Eyes Open

Star Trek: Lower DecksStreaming service CBS All Access releases the 12th episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, created by Mike McMahan (Rick & Morty) and starring Tawny Newsome (Space Force), Jack Quaid (The Boys), Noel Wells (Craig Of The Creek), Eugene Cordero (Other Space), Dawnn Lewis (A Different World, Futurama), and Jerry O’Connell (Sliders). Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Vanessa Marshall (Star Wars: Rebels), and Paul F. Tompkins guest star. Read more

What If…?: What If…The World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?

What If...?Disney+ streams the second episode of the Marvel animated series What If…?, featuring the voices of Jeffrey Wright (Westworld), Samuel L. Jackson (Captain Marvel), and Michael Douglas (Ant-Man).

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Star Trek: Lower Decks: We’ll Always Have Tom Paris

Star Trek: Lower DecksStreaming service CBS All Access releases the 13th episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, created by Mike McMahan (Rick & Morty) and starring Tawny Newsome (Space Force), Jack Quaid (The Boys), Noel Wells (Craig Of The Creek), Eugene Cordero (Other Space), Dawnn Lewis (A Different World, Futurama), and Jerry O’Connell (Sliders). Robert Duncan McNeill (Star Trek: Voyager) guest stars. Read more

Legends Of Tomorrow: There Will Be Brood

ArrowThe CW airs the 96th episode of Legends Of Tomorrow, starring Caity Lotz, Matt Ryan, Jes Macallan, and Tala Ashe. Steve Bacic (Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda) guest stars.

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What If…?: What If…Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead Of His Hands?

What If...?Disney+ streams the fourth episode of the Marvel animated series What If…?, featuring the voices of Jeffrey Wright (Westworld), Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange), and Rachel McAdams (Doctor Strange).

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Tony Selby, actor, dies

Tony Selby as Sam in Ace Of WandsActor Tony Selby, known to British sci-fi and fantasy fans both as recurring rogue Sabalon Glitz in Doctor Who and as series regular Sam Maxsted in the first two (now missing) seasons of Ace Of Wands, dies of COVID-19-related complications at the age of 83. With his first credited TV role at the age of 13, Mr. Selby was a frequent fixture in British TV and films. He made numerous appearances in The Wednesday Play, and appeared in The Avengers, Department S, Callan, Special Branch, and Crown Court. He also made movie appearances, in such films as Villain, Adolf Hitler – My Part In His Downfall, and uncredited roles in Alfie and Superman. His 21st century TV appearances included Dream Team, New Tricks, and Doctors.

Legends Of Tomorrow: The Fungus Amongus

ArrowThe CW airs the 97th episode of Legends Of Tomorrow, starring Caity Lotz, Matt Ryan, Jes Macallan, and Tala Ashe. This is the sixth season finale.

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