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I'm the Editor of SFX, the world's number one sci-fi, fantasy and horror magazine – available digitally and in print every four weeks since 1995. I've been editing magazines, and writing for numerous publications since before the Time War. Obviously SFX is the best one. I knew being a geek would work out fine.

Latest articles by Darren Scott

Stephen King sent a sweary email to the producers of It: Welcome to Derry – but it was for a positive reason

By Will Salmon, Darren Scott Published 5 October 25

News Exclusive: Andy and Barbara Muschietti get candid about Stephen King's thoughts on the f-word

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It: Welcome to Derry director jokes that the new Stephen King horror series will both "ruin and explain" all the cryptic elements of Pennywise: "What does It want? Why is It there?"

By Darren Scott, Lauren Milici Published 5 October 25

News Exclusive: Andy Muschietti talks the upcoming prequel series to his hit IT movies

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It: Welcome to Derry director says fans are going to have to wait to see Pennywise in the new horror spin-off: "When he appears, he appears in a big way"

By Amy West, Darren Scott Published 4 October 25

News Exclusive: Andy Muschietti warns fans to be patient when it comes to Pennywise's appearance in new horror series It: Welcome to Derry

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Following his "very dark" roles in John Wick and Nosferatu, Bill Skarsgård "was a little hesitant" to play Pennywise again in It: Welcome to Derry

By Emily Garbutt, Darren Scott Published 4 October 25

News Exclusive: Director Andy Muschietti says Bill Skarsgård was convinced to join the It prequel by the show's exploration of Pennywise's backstory

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Predator: Badlands director teases "fun" new Predator movie, as he likens its lead characters to Chewbacca and C-3PO: "There's nothing like a laugh amidst all the violence"

By Amy West Published 9 September 25

News Exclusive: Dan Tractenberg says he set out to lighten up the Predator franchise with upcoming sci-fi sequel Predator: Badlands

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Predator Badlands director explains how Steven Spielberg's Jaws and the video game Shadow of the Colossus influenced the upcoming sci-fi movie: "The Predator's gotta be badass and ferocious, but also sincere and have a pulse of its own"

By Darren Scott, Lauren Milici Published 6 September 25

News Exclusive: Dan Trachtenberg dishes on the new movie's pop culture influences

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Alien: Earth showrunner says he has "great plans and ambitions" for more seasons of the sci-fi horror series, but assures fans it won't be "a Kevin Feige Marvel Universe moment"

By Molly Edwards, Darren Scott Published 14 July 25

News Exclusive: Noah Hawley talks the future of his Alien prequel show

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Alien: Earth creator explains why the sci-fi horror series is more than just a creature feature: "The next question is, does humanity deserve to survive?"

By Bradley Russell, Darren Scott Published 14 July 25

News Exclusive: Are we the baddies? Noah Hawley talks to SFX about tapping into humanity's "moral horror" in the new Alien series

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Sydney Chandler as Wendy in Alien: Earth

Alien: Earth showrunner had "a conversation" with Dune director Denis Villeneuve about the sci-fi horror series: "The guy's a master, one of the greats"

By Darren Scott, Emily Garbutt Published 12 July 25

News Exclusive: Alien: Earth showrunner Noah Hawley says he spoke to Denis Villeneuve for guidance on making his new small-screen addition to the iconic franchise

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The Sandman co-showrunner says they wanted to "preserve as many of the comic book moments as possible" but certain big scenes had to be cut: “They can’t say we didn’t try!”

By Darren Scott, Lauren Milici Published 16 June 25

News Exclusive: Allan Heinberg explains why not every big Sandman moment made it into the Netflix show

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Prey director teases secret new project after Predator: Killer of Killers and Predator: Badlands: "I sort of rushed two at once because I was so eager to get to the third thing"

By Amy West Published 16 June 25

News Exclusive | Dan Trachtenberg suggests he's not done with the Predator franchise just yet

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Predator: Killer of Killers director breaks down the surprise new animated movie releasing very soon, Arcane inspiration, and bringing back "R, crazy carnage" to the franchise

By Darren Scott Published 8 April 25

Exclusive A surprise new Predator animated movie is headed to Disney Plus and Hulu in June

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Charlie Brooker promises Black Mirror season 7 is "a bit more OG", having previously said that he didn't want the series to be known as "the 'tech is bad' show" anymore

By Emily Garbutt, Darren Scott Published 26 March 25

Exclusive Exclusive: Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker teases a more tech-oriented installment of the show after season 6's supernatural twist

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Black Mirror's USS Callister team says surprise sequel episode in season 7 is less '60s Star Trek and more big-screen Star Wars: "It feels a bit Return of the Jedi"

By Emily Garbutt, Darren Scott Published 26 March 25

Exclusive Exclusive: Charlie Brooker and director Toby Haynes tease the upcoming USS Callister sequel episode

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Star Trek movie star is "terrified" about how new film Section 31 will be received by fans, as he feared it “might not feel like Trek at all"

By Bradley Russell, Darren Scott Published 30 December 24

Exclusive Exclusive: Section 31 actor Robert Kazinsky gets candid over the Star Trek: Discovery spin-off's bold new direction in the new issue of SFX

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The director of Michelle Yeoh's new Star Trek movie details how it's gone through "seven different iterations" over five years, with everything changing but two character names

By Emily Murray, Darren Scott Published 29 December 24

Exclusive Exclusive: Section 31 director Olatunde Osunsanmi says its "wonderful" where the new Star Trek movie has ended up after years of changes

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Terrifier creator weighs in on the future of the gory horror franchise: "My big fear is of going on too long and wearing out my welcome"

By Molly Edwards, Darren Scott Published 28 September 24

Exclusive Exclusive: Damien Leone talks the future of Terrifier

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Art the Clown is a "love letter" to all the horror villains Terrifier 3 director idolized as a three year old

By Molly Edwards, Darren Scott Published 28 September 24

Exclusive Exclusive: Terrifier 3 director Damien Leone tells SFX magazine about his horror heroes

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Russell T Davies says he's hopeful that Doctor Who will be renewed for season 3, but adds that there is no update yet

By Emily Murray, Darren Scott Published 30 August 24

Exclusive Exclusive: The Doctor Who showrunner says it's likely news of a third season won't come until after season two has aired

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Anita Dobson as Mrs. Flood in Doctor Who

Russell T Davies promises "great answers" to Anita Dobson’s Mrs. Flood mystery in the next season of Doctor Who

By Bradley Russell, Darren Scott Published 2 August 24

Exclusive Exclusive: Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies teases answers to the mystery of Mrs. Flood in the new issue of SFX

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Rick and Michonne in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live

Danai Gurira and The Walking Dead team are "actually chatting" about how they could do a musical

By Amy West, Darren Scott Published 5 July 24

Exclusive Exclusive: Andrew Lincoln also reveals whether or not he'd reprise the role of Rick Grimes again

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Doctor Who's Russell T Davies explains how Varada Sethu's cameo in 'Boom' led to her being cast as Ncuti Gatwa's companion

By Emily Garbutt, Darren Scott Published 5 July 24

Exclusive Exclusive: Showrunner Russell T Davies talks casting the Doctor's new companion

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richard e. grant cameo in doctor who episode 6 rogue

Doctor Who boss opens up about that surprising Richard E. Grant cameo that made an obscure Doctor canon

By Emily Murray, Darren Scott Published 5 July 24

Exclusive Exclusive | Russell T Davies reveals how that wonderful appearance in 'Rogue' came together

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Doctor Who stars break down every episode of Ncuti Gatwa's first season, from the Bridgerton episode to a "huge" finale

By Darren Scott Published 17 May 24

interview Exclusive: Ncuti Gatwa, Russell T Davies, and Millie Gibson break down every episode of Doctor Who season 1 for SFX magazine

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Doctor Who villain star hits back at viewers who think the show has got too inclusive: "Why don’t you let your favorite show teach you something new?"

By Emily Garbutt, Darren Scott Published 16 May 24

Exclusive Exclusive: Jinkx Monsoon says fans bemoaning queerness in the sci-fi show are "ridiculous"

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