Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

TARDIS arrives on set

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 12:11 PM CST

The TARDIS arrived out on location in Cardiff for the first time last night as filming for this year's Easter special, Planet of the Dead, continues.


Damaged bus, first picture online

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 12:01 PM CST

An image of the double decker bus (or what was left of it) after it was damaged whilst being shipped to Dubai has surfaced online.


Prop Bus Damaged In Dubai

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 11:50 AM CST

Extensive damage was caused to a bus due to be used in Dubai for filming Doctor Who special Planet of the Dead. Dubai newspaper 7DAYS has uploaded a report with picture showing the double-decker's roof crushed. It says the vehicle was damaged by a crane operator at Dubai port as it was being brought into the United Arab Emirates state. The left side of the bus was also crushed inwards, windows were smashed, the frame was bent and paint was ripped from the roof. The vehicle is currently being re

News: Paul McGann Backs Sleddale Hall Campaign

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 10:06 AM CST

While only vaguely related to Doctor Who, the Sleddale Hall property near Penrith in Cunbria was the centre of most of the film Withnail & I, which starred future Eighth Doctor Paul McGann and alternative Ninth Doctor Richard E Grant in 1987. Now the property is up for auction, with the threat of demolition or ownership by Kate Moss hanging over it - and the only way to save "Crow Crag" is to get together with other like-minded individuals to safeguard a piece of British...

The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel' - PR Newswire (press release)

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 10:03 AM CST


The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel'
PR Newswire (press release), NY - 20 minutes ago
... programs such as the Emmy Award winning "Arrested Development," "The Black Donnellys," "Dead Like Me," "Smallville" and the hit series "Torchwood. ...

Number set up for weather concern calls - MU The Parthenon

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 10:03 AM CST


Number set up for weather concern calls
MU The Parthenon, WV - 21 minutes ago
... Wednesday trying to clear out clogs in drainage basins that have caused standing water around the city. Brian Dalek can be contacted at dalek@marshall.edu.

The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel' - Audio Video Producer

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 10:00 AM CST


The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel'
Audio Video Producer, CA - 23 minutes ago
... programs such as the Emmy Award winning "Arrested Development," "The Black Donnellys," "Dead Like Me," "Smallville" and the hit series "Torchwood. ...

The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel' - Digital Post Production

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 09:46 AM CST


The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel'
Digital Post Production, CA - 37 minutes ago
... programs such as the Emmy Award winning "Arrested Development," "The Black Donnellys," "Dead Like Me," "Smallville" and the hit series "Torchwood. ...

K9 Series Producer Speaks

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 09:33 AM CST

Above: K9 - due for a regeneration Paul Tams, the co-creator and associate producer on the K9 series that is being filmed in Australia has spoken to The Doctor Who News Page (aka, Outpost Gallifrey) about how the show is progressing. Apparently there...

Tyra Banks is GLAAD Awards nominee - Gay NZ

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 08:59 AM CST


Tyra Banks is GLAAD Awards nominee
Gay NZ, New Zealand - 19 minutes ago
Lesbian drama The L Word, sci-fi action series Torchwood, family drama Brothers & Sisters vampire drama True Blood and new teen show South of Nowhere were ...

K9 Production Latest

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 08:20 AM CST

Production on spin-off series K9 is well under way in Brisbane, with the fourth block of filming due to complete at the end of next week. Paul Tams, who along with Bob Baker is the show's co-creator and co-associate producer, told The Doctor Who News Page that there would be 13 blocks, each comprising two half-hour episodes, with principal photography set to end on May 7. Taking the opportunity to put the record straight on various matters regarding the show, he confirmed that the series would

News: RTD on Dubai Shoot

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 07:43 AM CST

Russell T Davies has been chatting to SFX about taking Doctor Who to the controversial location of Dubai for location shooting on Planet of the Dead. The outgoing Executive Producer of Doctor Who reveals that it was a question of scale - as well as needing a desert... "We needed a desert, simple as that," the Who supremo exclusively tells SFX. "I loved the Roman stuff that we did in The Fires of Pompeii - I thought it gave it a size and a breadth that we hadn't had...

The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel' - Broadcast Newsroom

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 07:21 AM CST


The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel'
Broadcast Newsroom, CA - 40 minutes ago
... programs such as the Emmy Award winning "Arrested Development," "The Black Donnellys," "Dead Like Me," "Smallville" and the hit series "Torchwood. ...

News: Planet of the Dead Scrapped - UPDATED

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 07:01 AM CST

"The scenes in the UK may well have to be scrapped. Russell is not best pleased and is trying to think of some way round it." The story of what appears to be a troubled production of Planet of the Dead continues to tickle the tabloids, who have described how two ú20,000 double deckers were hired for use in the erstwhile Easter special, only for one to be damaged beyond repair. Scenes have of course already been filmed featuring David Tennant and Michelle Ryan on board...

IN BRIEF - Fresno Bee

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 06:14 AM CST


IN BRIEF
Fresno Bee, CA - 1 hour ago
Among the television nominees are BBC America's "Torchwood" and "Skins," HBO's vampire drama "True Blood," the episodes "Ghostfacers" from "Supernatural" ...

Matthew Horne: Fom Gavin & Stacey to leather-clad psycho - Independent

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 06:13 AM CST


Matthew Horne: Fom Gavin & Stacey to leather-clad psycho
Independent, UK - 3 hours ago
While 2008 saw his spectacular rise from Catherine Tate's sidekick (he played the unfortunate foil to both the belligerently sweary Nan and Lauren "Am I ...

David Tennant shines at Critics' Circle Theatre Awards - 3 News NZ

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 05:52 AM CST


David Tennant shines at Critics' Circle Theatre Awards
3 News NZ, New Zealand - 3 hours ago
Doctor Who star David Tennant has received a best Shakespearean performance honour for his turn as Hamlet at the prestigious Critics' Circle Theatre Awards. ...

The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel' - RedOrbit

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 05:34 AM CST


The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel'
RedOrbit, TX - 2 hours ago
... programs such as the Emmy Award winning "Arrested Development," "The Black Donnellys," "Dead Like Me," "Smallville" and the hit series "Torchwood. ...

The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel' - Digital Producer (press release)

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 05:27 AM CST


The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel'
Digital Producer (press release), CA - 2 hours ago
... programs such as the Emmy Award winning "Arrested Development," "The Black Donnellys," "Dead Like Me," "Smallville" and the hit series "Torchwood. ...

Skins in for gay honour - The Sun

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 04:54 AM CST


Skins in for gay honour
The Sun, UK - 3 hours ago
The racy E4 screen hit is up with Torchwood for the GLADD Media Awards. The pink prizes are dished out to shows that accurately portray the gay and lesbian ...

new Dälek (MP3), 2009 tour w/ Oddateee ++ Earth dates too - Brooklyn Vegan

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 04:39 AM CST


new Dälek (MP3), 2009 tour w/ Oddateee ++ Earth dates too
Brooklyn Vegan, NY - 3 hours ago
Recorded in their Union City studio, Gutter Tactics features the instrumental embellishments of Destructo Swarmbots from Dalek's Deadverse roster. ...

The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel' - SunHerald.com (press release)

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 04:21 AM CST


The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel'
SunHerald.com (press release) - 3 hours ago
... programs such as the Emmy Award winning "Arrested Development," "The Black Donnellys," "Dead Like Me," "Smallville" and the hit series "Torchwood. ...

The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel' - MarketWatch (press release)

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 04:08 AM CST


The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel'
MarketWatch (press release) - 3 hours ago
... programs such as the Emmy Award winning "Arrested Development," "The Black Donnellys," "Dead Like Me," "Smallville" and the hit series "Torchwood. ...

The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel' - SYS-CON Media

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 04:06 AM CST


The HDNet Concert Series Checks Into 'Tokio Hotel'
SYS-CON Media, NJ - 3 hours ago
... programs such as the Emmy Award winning "Arrested Development," "The Black Donnellys," "Dead Like Me," "Smallville" and the hit series "Torchwood. ...

Primeval Season Three Trailer

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 04:00 AM CST

Hurrah! Demons will be over soon!

Doctor Who And The Return Of The Underused Companions - io9

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 03:32 AM CST


Doctor Who And The Return Of The Underused Companions
io9, CA - 5 hours ago
... 0 views Doctor Who's most underrated companion, Martha Jones, will return for one of the 2009 specials, says actor Freema Agyeman. ...

Job watch..our weekly round-up of vacancies nationwide - Mirror.co.uk

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 03:13 AM CST


Job watch..our weekly round-up of vacancies nationwide
Mirror.co.uk, UK - 6 hours ago
Past speakers have included Graham Norton, Sir Trevor McDonald and Dr Who writer Russell T Davies. Delegates will also have the opportunity to apply for a ...

Planet of the Dead filming continues

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 02:15 AM CST

Filming continues in Cardiff for this year's Easter special, Planet of the Dead, with David Tennant and Michelle Ryan filming scenes in Central Cardiff involving the mysterious double decker bus.

Noel: "I'll see if they come knocking"

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 02:03 AM CST

Noel Clarke has revealed that he would love to make a return to Doctor Who as Mickey Smith, claims The Sun.


News: More Mickey Smith?

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 02:03 AM CST

Award winning actor, writer and director Noel Clarke has spoken of his interest in returning to Doctor Who. Clarke - who was rumoured to be joining Torchwood along with Martha Jones actress Freema Agyeman - says of the idea: "Who would turn down a return to Dr Who? I love the show and have always supported it. I was there from day one when nobody was sure if it was going to be a hit." ôut the show moves on. Who knows? Whatever happens, happens. IÆl see if they come knocking.ö...

Peter Purves Autobiography

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 01:52 AM CST

WhovianNet has been sent details regarding the publication of Peter Purves new autobiography, Here's One I Wrote Earlier.


Think Our Economy's Bad? Look Across the Pond... - Anglophenia

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 01:37 AM CST


Think Our Economy's Bad? Look Across the Pond...
Anglophenia, NY - 7 hours ago
Russell T. Davies was NOT happy when a crane operator destroyed a costly double decker bus that was to be used in a Doctor Who special filmed in Dubai. ...

Torchwood at NY ComicCon - NewsOK.com

Posted: 28 Jan 2009 12:22 AM CST


Torchwood at NY ComicCon
NewsOK.com, OK - 7 hours ago
Torchwood" stars John Barrowman as Capt. Jack Harkness and Myles as Gwen Cooper. NYCC con-goers will also get a sneak peek at the third series. ...

Doctor Whobai

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 11:36 PM CST

Doctor Who may reportedly be experiencing a little public transport trouble but showrunner Russell T Davies believes that the location shoot in Dubai will bring a spectacular otherworldly sheen to the Easter special, Planet of the Dead. "We needed a...

FILM REVIEW: Underworld: Rise Of The Lycans

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 10:35 PM CST

18 • 93 mins • 23 January Director: Patrick Tatopoulos Cast: Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy, Rhona Mitra, Steven Mackintosh, Kevin Grevioux Rating: When a franchise starts promoting minor characters to top billing, it's usually time to...

Who rewrite after damage to bus - BBC News

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 10:30 PM CST


Who rewrite after damage to bus
BBC News, UK - 10 hours ago
Parts of the script by executive producer Russell T Davies and co-writer Gareth Roberts had to be changed as a result of the damage. ...

David Tennant Shines At Critics' Circle Theatre Awards - Post Chronicle

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 10:26 PM CST


David Tennant Shines At Critics' Circle Theatre Awards
Post Chronicle - 10 hours ago
by Staff Doctor Who star David Tennant has received a best Shakespearean performance honour for his turn as Hamlet at the prestigious Critics' Circle ...

The Doctor and Martha, together again - TV Squad

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 10:19 PM CST


The Doctor and Martha, together again
TV Squad, CA - 9 hours ago
... New York Comic Con guests will include Colin Baker (the sixth Doctor). Also, there will be a Torchwood panel with Eve Myles.and episode director Euros Lyn.

Bristol bus wrecked on Doctor Who set - Evening Post

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 09:57 PM CST


Bristol bus wrecked on Doctor Who set
Evening Post, UK - 11 hours ago
Russell T Davies, the TV series producer, only revealed last week that the Easter special would see the Doctor taking a "bus trip which takes an unexpected ...

Clarke 'wants Doctor Who return'

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 09:14 PM CST

Noel Clarke wants to return to Doctor Who to reprise his role as Mickey Smith.

Wednesday Link-a-Mania

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 08:46 PM CST

Lara Croft Heading Big Screenwards Again Tomb Raider could be heading back to cinemas again, though not as a continuation of the two Angelina Jolie features that were made by Paramount, according to The Hollywood Reporter . Paramount let the rights slip...

Torchwood Season 3 Sneaks at NY ComicCon - About - News & Issues

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 07:15 PM CST


Torchwood Season 3 Sneaks at NY ComicCon
About - News & Issues, NY - 12 hours ago
Torchwood star Eve Myles, who plays Gwen, and director Euros Lyn will make the first American panel appearances at ComicCon in New York next month, ...

News: Did Martin Clunes Say No?

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 06:33 PM CST

There has been a rumour for some weeks now that British actor Martin Clunes - star of Men Behaving Badly, Doc Martin and other serials and one-offs -had been involved in the casting process for The Next Doctor. However the Mirror yesterday raised the possibility that Clunes may also have been in the running to be the Eleventh Doctor (reported here in the Telegraph)! There's no way of knowing at this stage exactly how close to the truth this is, and these things tend to remain up in the air...

Tennant, Jacobi share Shakespeare gong - RedOrbit

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 12:59 PM CST


Tennant, Jacobi share Shakespeare gong
RedOrbit, TX - 37 minutes ago
David Tennant and Derek Jacobi are this year's co-winners of Britain's Critics' Circle Theatre Award for best Shakespearean actor. ...

Brave boy who has never lost his smile - Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 12:38 PM CST


Brave boy who has never lost his smile
Northampton Chronicle & Echo, UK - 58 minutes ago
... given his special star-shaped chrome trophy and a certificate signed by celebrities including Leona Lewis, Lewis Hamilton, and David Tennant last week. ...

DWO WhoCast episode 105

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 12:00 PM CST

In the second of our two part look at the Fifth Doctor, Peter Davison, the DWO WhoCast delves further into his time as the Doctor and picks up where we left off last week.

In this episode we cover The Five Doctors all the way through to Caves of Androzani and his two Children in Need specials.

Marty and Trevor also take a look at his Big Finish audio work, and have an in depth look at the Judgement of Isskar and Circular Time.

We want your mp3 feedback about the Davison era, send it in to feedback@thewhocast.com and share your favourite moments from the fifth Doctor's time.

This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Freema Agyeman Finds Way Back To 'Doctor Who' - SyFyPortal

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 11:27 AM CST


Freema Agyeman Finds Way Back To 'Doctor Who'
SyFyPortal, FL - 1 hour ago
Agyeman was slated to make the move full-time over to the "Doctor Who" spinoff "Torchwood" after a trial run in that show's second season, but at the last ...

Children of the Stones (review) - Flick Filosopher

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 11:06 AM CST


Children of the Stones (review)
Flick Filosopher, NY - 2 hours ago
Russell T. Davies saw this as a kid. David Tennant saw this as a kid. This intensely creepy show is what made an entire generation of British kids the ...

Tennant, Jacobi share Shakespeare gong - Times of the Internet

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 10:04 AM CST


Tennant, Jacobi share Shakespeare gong
Times of the Internet, Ohio - 3 hours ago
David Tennant and Derek Jacobi are this year's co-winners of Britain's Critics' Circle Theatre Award for best Shakespearean actor. ...

Tennant, Jacobi share Shakespeare gong - MarketWatch (press release)

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 10:03 AM CST


Tennant, Jacobi share Shakespeare gong
MarketWatch (press release) - 3 hours ago
LONDON, Jan 27, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- David Tennant and Derek Jacobi are this year's co-winners of Britain's Critics' Circle Theatre Award for best ...

Tennant, Jacobi share Shakespeare gong - United Press International

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 10:01 AM CST


Tennant, Jacobi share Shakespeare gong
United Press International - 3 hours ago
27 (UPI) -- David Tennant and Derek Jacobi are this year's co-winners of Britain's Critics' Circle Theatre Award for best Shakespearean actor. ...

Gay and Lesbian Group Lists Award Nominees - New York Times

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 09:09 AM CST


Gay and Lesbian Group Lists Award Nominees
New York Times, United States - 3 hours ago
Among TV series, "Brothers & Sisters," "The L Word," "South of Nowhere," "Torchwood" and "True Blood" were nominated for outstanding drama, and "Desperate ...

HDNet Movies Presents a Special Sneak Preview of the Film 'TWO ... - DVD Creation

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 08:14 AM CST


HDNet Movies Presents a Special Sneak Preview of the Film 'TWO ...
DVD Creation, CA - 4 hours ago
... programs such as the Emmy Award winning "Arrested Development," "The Black Donnellys," "Dead Like Me," "Smallville" and the hit series "Torchwood. ...

NYCC 09: Disney Gives it Up at Con - IGN

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 08:06 AM CST


NYCC 09: Disney Gives it Up at Con
IGN, CA - 4 hours ago
by Scott Collura January 27, 2009 - Riding high on the success of WALL-E, Walt Disney Studios and Pixar will be unveiling their next animated film, UP, ...

HDNet Movies Presents a Special Sneak Preview of the Film 'TWO ... - Consumer Electronics Net

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 06:49 AM CST


HDNet Movies Presents a Special Sneak Preview of the Film 'TWO ...
Consumer Electronics Net, CA - 5 hours ago
... programs such as the Emmy Award winning "Arrested Development," "The Black Donnellys," "Dead Like Me," "Smallville" and the hit series "Torchwood. ...

Doctor's double decker wrecker - The Sun

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 06:35 AM CST


Doctor's double decker wrecker
The Sun, UK - 7 hours ago
Series boss Russell T Davies exploded when he heard there was no way of getting a replacement in time. Only last week he revealed the show revolved around ...

20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Nominees Announced - Stopping The Hate

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 06:23 AM CST


20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Nominees Announced
Stopping The Hate, Indiana - 6 hours ago
... Patrik-Ian Polk's big-screen adaptation of his hit sitcom Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom, BBC America's hit shows Torchwood and Skins, HBO's vampire ...

Arts, Briefly Gay and Lesbian Group Lists Award Nominees - New York Times

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 06:20 AM CST


Arts, Briefly Gay and Lesbian Group Lists Award Nominees
New York Times, United States - 6 hours ago
Among TV series, "Brothers & Sisters," "The L Word," "South of Nowhere," "Torchwood" and "True Blood" were nominated for outstanding drama, and "Desperate ...

NY Comic Con Grows In Video Game Presence - GamePlasma

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 05:50 AM CST


NY Comic Con Grows In Video Game Presence
GamePlasma, Virginia - 6 hours ago
Announced in a press release, it seems that the New York Comic Con is continuing to grow each year. This year, there seems to be quite the gaming presence ...

HDNet Movies Presents a Special Sneak Preview of the Film 'TWO ... - RedOrbit

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 05:35 AM CST


HDNet Movies Presents a Special Sneak Preview of the Film 'TWO ...
RedOrbit, TX - 6 hours ago
... programs such as the Emmy Award winning "Arrested Development," "The Black Donnellys," "Dead Like Me," "Smallville" and the hit series "Torchwood. ...

HDNet Movies Presents a Special Sneak Preview of the Film 'TWO ... - Broadcast Newsroom

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 05:30 AM CST


HDNet Movies Presents a Special Sneak Preview of the Film 'TWO ...
Broadcast Newsroom, CA - 7 hours ago
... programs such as the Emmy Award winning "Arrested Development," "The Black Donnellys," "Dead Like Me," "Smallville" and the hit series "Torchwood. ...

Bard triumph for Tennant - Herald de Paris

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 04:57 AM CST


Bard triumph for Tennant
Herald de Paris, France - 8 hours ago
By Wire News Sources on January 27, 2009 David Tennant's turn as Hamlet has earned him a best Shakespearean performance trophy at the Critics' Circle ...

Mickey set for Dr Who comeback - The Sun

Posted: 27 Jan 2009 04:52 AM CST


Mickey set for Dr Who comeback
The Sun, UK - 8 hours ago
We told yesterday how bosses were lining up Freema Agyeman for a shock return. And now Noel Clarke, who played Rose's boyfriend in the hit Beeb show, ...

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