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Doctor Who Snail Mail Coming Your Way!

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, and the Internet can barely contain its excitement (two Doctors in one!).

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, and the Internet can barely contain its excitement (two Doctors in one!). Where do Web citizens turn during these momentous events? Reddit, of course. The Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Gift Exchange pairs Whovians around the world with their Time Lord brethren to celebrate all things timey wimey by sending themed care packages.

Sign-ups are now open and run through May 13, when the Reddit system will select your pen pal match. You then have until May 24 to find and post a Who gift based on the recipient's provided information. Specify your favorite Doctor, favorite enemy, favorite companion, and preference for Classic Who vs. New Who to give your match inspiration for your ideal Doctor memorabilia.

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SNL Demos Google Glass: "It's (Not) That Easy"

Ready or not, Google Glass is poised to become a part of our tech lives.

Ready or not, Google Glass is poised to become a part of our tech lives. One question on our minds: if the augmented reality glasses catch on, how will users' behavior differ from those of us constantly with our heads down, looking at smartphones? Will Glass be as intuitive as it's purported to be? Saturday Night Live thinks not. On the most recent "Weekend Update," Fred Armisen appeared as tech blogger Randall Meeks to show just how "easy" and incognito Glass is — or is not.

Preview our Google Glass future below!

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10 Favorite Geeks From '90s TV Shows

Some of our all-time favorite geeks come from classic '90s television shows.

Some of our all-time favorite geeks come from classic '90s television shows. Whether it was their supersize specs or their strange, silly mannerisms, these nerds managed to win our hearts with their quirky, lovable personalities. From Steve Urkel to Screech Powers, here are 10 TV geeks we couldn't help but adore.

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Wonder Women! Documentary Looks at Real-Life Superheroines

In the male-dominated comic-book world of the 1940s, Wonder Woman attracted a lot of attention as the superheroine of justice, love, peace, and equality.

In the male-dominated comic-book world of the 1940s, Wonder Woman attracted a lot of attention as the superheroine of justice, love, peace, and equality. The warrior princess of the Amazons has been a hero to strong-willed women ever since. Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines is a PBS Independent Lens documentary about the real-life leading ladies that the DC Comics superheroine created by William Moulton Marston has gone on to inspire.

The documentary follows the legacy of Wonder Woman and explores how the comics-character-turned-TV-star influenced women to fight for positive female role models, both on screen and off. Lynda Carter, who played the title role in The New Original Wonder Woman series in the '70s; feminist Gloria Steinem; and a handful of comic writers and artists appear in the film to discuss the portrayal of women in the action genre and the meanings of "heroism" and "power."

Check your local listings to find out what time tonight, April 15, your PBS station is showing the premiere of Wonder Women!. There's also a great discussion guide with more tidbits on the state of women in popular culture. Tell us about the wonder women in your lives and watch a trailer and a clip from the documentary after the break.

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Benedict and Martin Return to Set on Sherlock Season 3

Season three of Sherlock is up and running!

Season three of Sherlock is up and running! After recently confirming the show will return for a fourth season, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, in Sherlock and Watson gear, respectively, have hit the streets of London to film episodes for the new season.

This week, we also learned the title of season three's second episode: "The Sign of Three," likely based on the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle original story The Sign of Four, the case in which Watson meets his future wife, Mary Morstan. The first episode in the series, "The Empty Hearse," is thought to be a take on Doyle's The Empty House, which details the detective's return from the dead.

Producer Sue Vertue took to the web to beg fans who spot the crew out filming on location not to reveal/tweet/Instagram/Vine/all of the above any plot spoilers or specifics on the production's daily location. No show spoilers in the following gallery from the first week of London filming, other than, yes, that is an iPad Benedict is carrying to set, and we'll speculate the other device is a Kindle of some kind. Proceed to the Sherlock extravaganza!

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No TV? No Problem. Watch New Doctor Who Episodes on the Web

When Doctor Who, starring the dashing Matt Smith and "saucy" new companion Jenna-Louise Coleman, returned to the small screen last Saturday, there was one common outcry: how do I watch and trust the doctor without BBC?

When Doctor Who, starring the dashing Matt Smith and "saucy" new companion Jenna-Louise Coleman, returned to the small screen last Saturday, there was one common outcry: how do I watch and trust the doctor without BBC? Fear not, TV-less Whovians. You can catch up with seasons past and present without Britain's premier public broadcasting channel.

Doctor Who runs Saturdays on BBC America at 8 p.m., but for those without cable subscriptions, new episodes are typically updated online Sunday morning or later. Read on to find out how to catch up with Eleven's latest adventures on the web.

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Season 3 Is Coming: How to Catch Up With Game of Thrones Online

Winter is over, but that doesn't mean the drama is done — the third season of Game of Thrones is upon us.

Winter is over, but that doesn't mean the drama is done — the third season of Game of Thrones is upon us. In case you missed it, HBO's hit show based on the book series A Song of Ice and Fire made its return to living rooms on Sunday. But before you jump back into the battle over the Iron Throne, catch up with seasons past online, and download the ebook versions of author George R.R. Martin's first two novels, Game of Thrones and Clash of Kings, to get an in-depth look at the world of Westeros.

Find out how to get your GoT on between new episodes, and then tell us which character has you hooked on the fantasy story.

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Geek Shot: The Doctors Are In

Huzzah . . . the 10th Time Lord is back!

Huzzah . . . the 10th Time Lord is back! BBC announced that Ten, played by David Tennant, is returning for the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special, which began filming this week.

The official Doctor Who Twitter handle shared this victorious shot of David and present Doctor Matt Smith, after finishing the read through for the special episode.

And what's a doctor without his companion? Billie Piper, who played the ninth and 10th Time Lord's companion, Rose Tyler, will also be appearing in the 50th anniversary special. Legendary British actor John Hurt, of Harry Potter and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, is joining the star-studded Doctor Who cast as well, although it's unclear what his role will be.

We don't know when the special will air, but we do know that we'll be tuning into BBC America every Saturday to watch the second half of season seven!

See the teaser images of Billie, David, and John after the break.

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Chris Hardwick Challenges Jimmy Fallon to a Lightsaber Duel

Professional geek Chris Hardwick, who's taking his YouTube show The Nerdist to BBC America this Saturday, dropped by Late Night With Jimmy Fallon for a little lightsaber action.

Professional geek Chris Hardwick, who's taking his YouTube show The Nerdist to BBC America this Saturday, dropped by Late Night With Jimmy Fallon for a little lightsaber action.

Before challenging Jimmy to a plasma blade duel, Chris announced that Course For the Force, a seven-day relay leading up to Comic-Con, will start at Skywalker Ranch in Northern California and cross the Golden Gate Bridge on its way to San Diego. Watch Chris and Jimmy duke it out, and let us know if you'll be participating in this year's run benefiting the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

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The Geekiest Bits From the Game of Thrones Season 3 Premiere

We hit the red carpet for last night's Game of Thrones season-three premiere in San Francisco to ask the stars of HBO's hit series how they really feel about their characters and about their own personal geeky obsessions.

We hit the red carpet for last night's Game of Thrones season-three premiere in San Francisco to ask the stars of HBO's hit series how they really feel about their characters and about their own personal geeky obsessions.

Natalie Dormer, aka Margaery Tyrell, told us what it's like to be a part of two major fantasy projects (the other is Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere on BBC Radio 4), and John Bradley, who plays Samwell Tarly, dished his penchant for the Dark Side.

Find out more about Game of Thrones's geeky actors and what A Song of Ice and Fire author George R. R. Martin had to say about the much-anticipated book six in the gallery! And don't forget to catch the third season when it premieres March 31 on HBO.