Wizards Vs Aliens: Rebel Magic

Tuesday, 6 November 2012 - Reported by John Bowman
A gallery of pictures from Rebel Magic - the third adventure in the CBBC series Wizards vs Aliens - has been released by the BBC today. The story introduces the character Jackson Hawke, played by Andy Rush.


Written by Joseph Lidster, Rebel Magic - episodes 5 and 6 of the action adventure show - will air on Monday 12th November and Tuesday 13th November at 5.15pm both days.

In part one, when Tom meets another wizard called Jackson Hawke he can't resist dabbling in dangerous magic. Benny tries to warn him, to no avail, but all three lads are unaware of the Nekross getting closer and closer – and this time, alien Prince Varg is determined to make it personal.

In part two, Tom and Jackson take the fight to the Nekross, but their forbidden Grim Magic is taking its toll on Tom. Only Benny can help his best friend – but he's been enchanted. Tom's dad Michael and gran Ursula fight to reach Tom in time, but dawn is rising, and the final confrontation is about to begin . . .





FILTER: - CBBC - Wizards Vs Aliens

Merlin: The Dark Tower

Tuesday, 6 November 2012 - Reported by John Bowman
Pictures from episode six of Merlin - entitled The Dark Tower - have been released by the BBC today:


Previously believed to have been called The Tribe, the episode will air at 8.05pm on Saturday 10th November on BBC One, and will guest-star Kelly Wenham as Queen Mab.

When Gwen is snatched from Camelot without warning, Merlin knows there can be only one person responsible: Morgana. Arthur is determined to rescue his Queen, but it will not be easy, for she is locked in the Dark Tower, a place that haunts the dreams of men. Arthur and his Knights must embark on a quest like no other, battling through a landscape riddled with hidden dangers, perilous obstacles, and magical beings. As they near their goal, Merlin's sense of dread reaches breaking point. What twisted game is Morgana playing? And more importantly, just what is the final test that awaits them in the tower?





FILTER: - Merlin

The Nekross King And Randal Moon

Saturday, 3 November 2012 - Reported by John Bowman
Images depicting The Nekross King and Randal Moon from Dawn of the Nekross - the first story in the new CBBC series Wizards vs Aliens, which aired on Monday and Tuesday this week - have been released by the BBC.


The Nekross King is voiced by Brian Blessed and operated by puppeteer Tim Rose, and Randal Moon is played by Dan Starkey.

Grazlax Attacks - the second adventure, written by Phil Ford who also wrote Dawn of the Nekross - will air on CBBC on Monday 5th November and Tuesday 6th November at 5.15pm each day. Pictures from the third adventure - Rebel Magic, written by Joseph Lidster and to be broadcast on Monday 12th November and Tuesday 13th November - will be released by the BBC this coming Tuesday.




FILTER: - CBBC - Wizards Vs Aliens

Fourth Wizards Vs Aliens Adventure Title Revealed

Thursday, 1 November 2012 - Reported by John Bowman
Episodes 7 and 8 of the CBBC action adventure drama Wizards vs Aliens will together form the adventure Friend Or Foe.

In part one, Lexi adopts human form and transports to Earth, with one aim – to capture Tom Clarke. But both are unaware that a greater enemy is watching – scheming billionaire Stephanie Gaunt is determined to prove the existence of magic, and nothing can stand in her way.

In part two, with Tom and Lexi held prisoner by Gaunt, the wizards and aliens must learn to work together, but is the alliance doomed to fail? As Benny faces the terror of the Brain Scrape, Gaunt's plans begin to escalate – with magic and Nekross technology combined, she can rule the world!

Part one of the series' fourth adventure will air on Monday 19th November and part two on Tuesday 20th November, both at 5.15pm.





FILTER: - CBBC - Wizards Vs Aliens

Wizards Vs Aliens: Grazlax Attacks

Tuesday, 30 October 2012 - Reported by John Bowman
Pictures from Grazlax Attacks - the second adventure in the new CBBC series Wizards vs Aliens - have been released by the BBC today.



The two-part adventure, written by Phil Ford, will air on Monday 5th November and Tuesday 6th November at 5.15pm.

In part one, Tom's quiet Saturday at Benny's house becomes a thrilling fight for their lives when the vicious alien Grazlax hunts them down. The two boys must learn to fight together, combining Tom's magic with Benny's science, or the Nekross's savage pet will succeed – and devour them.

In part two, the Grazlax is out of control. But Tom has used up all of his magic, and Benny's scientific genius is useless against a creature from beyond the stars. It's a race against time for both humans and Nekross as the Grazlax menace grows – but will stopping the rampage leave any survivors at all?

Episodes 5 and 6 - which together form the adventure Rebel Magic, written by Joseph Lidster - are scheduled to air on Monday 12th November and Tuesday 13th November, again at 5.15pm.

In part one, when Tom meets another wizard called Jackson Hawke he can't resist dabbling in dangerous magic. Benny tries to warn him, to no avail, but all three lads are unaware of the Nekross getting closer and closer – and this time, alien Prince Varg is determined to make it personal.

In part two, Tom and Jackson take the fight to the Nekross, but their forbidden Grim Magic is taking its toll on Tom. Only Benny can help his best friend – but he's been enchanted. Tom's dad Michael and gran Ursula fight to reach Tom in time, but dawn is rising, and the final confrontation is about to begin . . .

The series comprises 12 episodes.




FILTER: - CBBC - Wizards Vs Aliens

Merlin: The Disir

Tuesday, 30 October 2012 - Reported by John Bowman
Next Saturday's episode of Merlin - entitled The Disir - sees Frances Tomelty, Sian Thomas, and Helen Schlesinger guest-starring as the three eponymous soothsayers, and fellow guest star Andrew Tiernan as Osgar.

Pictures from the episode were released by the BBC today, as seen below:


This fifth episode of the current 13-part series will air at 8.15pm on Saturday 3rd November on BBC One.

In the inky depths of an ancient pool, three soothsayers cast a dark judgment upon the king of Camelot. But despite Merlin's warnings, headstrong Arthur refuses to take the words of the Disir seriously, and their fury rains down on Camelot. Only the greatest sacrifice can appease them, and with the kingdom in jeopardy is it one that Arthur is prepared to make? Faced with the king's uncertainty, Merlin has just one chance to save him from his destiny - but this decision comes at the highest price.

Meanwhile, episode 6 - believed to be called The Tribe - is scheduled to be broadcast on BBC One at 8.20pm on Saturday 10th November.

When Gwen is snatched from Camelot without warning, Merlin knows there can be only one person responsible: Morgana. Arthur is determined to rescue his Queen – but it's not going to be easy, for she is locked in the Dark Tower, a place that haunts the dreams of men. Arthur and his Knights must embark on a quest like no other, battling through a landscape riddled with hidden dangers, perilous obstacles, and magical beings. As they near their goal, Merlin's sense of dread reaches breaking point. What twisted game is Morgana playing? And more importantly, just what is the final test that awaits them in the tower?

UPDATE - 1st NOVEMBER: Episode 6 has now been confirmed to air at 8.05pm.

UPDATE - 3rd NOVEMBER: Episode 6 is to be called The Dark Tower, not The Tribe.




FILTER: - Merlin