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| Classic Moment: The Master Reborn ('Dr Who') Posted: 31 Mar 2009 04:00 PM PDT Relive the stunning final few minutes of the Doctor Who episode &os;Utopia&os; for a masterful twist. | ||
| Posted: 31 Mar 2009 11:13 AM PDT In a bold move by the BBC, The Sarah Jane Adventures has become the first ever British children's show to receive a release in the Blu-ray format! Currently only available in Region 1, Amazon.com have recently put up a placeholder for a high-definition boxset of the first series; due out later this year.  Offering far superior video and sound than anything else available on the consumer market, Blu-ray technology will make watching SJA a truly cinematic experience! We tried to get in touch with the BBC regarding the release, but were unsuccessful in our attempts to get any information. We were, however, later contacted by someone under the alias of frail_polo09, who claimed to be a BBC Worldwide employee. Though there's no way to verify their identity, they were kind enough to leak us what seems to be an initial mock-up of the boxset:  The release date has been penned down for the 'third quarter' [sometime this Autumn] and as such, the cover art may be subject to revision prior to being officially marketed. Is this a response to Russell T. Davies' recent claims that not enough is being invested into children's TV? And as the second show in the Who family to receive a Blu-ray release, will the parent show ever follow in the footsteps of its spinoffs? More information as we get it!  | ||
| John Barrowman - the Loose Woman Posted: 31 Mar 2009 11:00 AM PDT With filming completed on the third series of Torchwood, and post-production nearing completion on the fourth and fifth episodes, the production team's attention turns towards what lies ahead after that. Specifically, series four - which was, believe it or not, actually commissioned before "Children of Earth" as a bug on new BBC One Controller Jay Hunt's computer led him to believe the 2009 series would be Torchwood's fourth, not third. (Legally Hunt then had to go back and order a third series, which he did reluctantly - hence the new run is shorter than most, and still hasn't found a home in the schedules.) So, series four is a go. Yay! Right? Maybe not so much... Due to another BBC computer bug John Barrowman is now out of contract. I don't know the hows or whys - all I *do* know is that unless Barrowman signs up pretty soon, he won't be onboard for the fourth series (after all, the script process begins months before actual shooting). What's the likelihood of him resigning the contract? Normally I'd say they were quite high, considering how much that John enjoys his time on the show - a series created specially for him, remember - but this time I'm not so sure, because ITV have made John an offer that even he can't refuse... You see the channel wants John to head up an all male version of Loose Women, with - it's rumoured - the likes of Christopher Biggins, Julian Clary and David Walliams. Bizzarely, and for no reason I can think of, channel bosses want the show to retain its Loose Women name. Seeing as though Loose Women (which John has appeared on pretty much every other week since his voice broke) films five times weekly, it'd be impossible for him to shoot both Torchwood and ITV's lunchtime glamourfest. I was alerted to the problem by a source at the heart of BBC Wales' Upper Boat studios, Wilma Maria Felt - a former make-up artist sacked last year after she was caught watching Primeval in Gareth David-Lloyd's trailer. Here's what she has to say: "Obviously I worked with John pretty much every day that I was there, and as most people know he needs a lot more make-up than most to get him looking that shiny and artifical. John and I built up a pretty good friendship, mostly because we share one very similar interest... MEN! As a fan of Loose Women, I was one of the first that John told about ITV's offer. Whatever the BBC are willing to pay to keep John ITV will double or triple! Haha, I bet that one man is the sole reason we're in recession right now. Let the money talk. Best of luck to him I say." Captain Jack Harkness plays such a major part of the Doctor Who mythos, what with the Face of Boe and all that, that it's likely that the production team have a contingency plan in effect - probably something along the lines of casting an experienced, well known older actor to portray an aged-up Jack. Somebody like Robert Vaughan, Patrick Stewart or, hell, one of the Chuckle Brothers (the more they resemble Boe, the better!). Whatever, Torchwood is guarenteed a full length, 13 part series - with or without John. Eve and Gareth will still be there - and that might mean that both get additional screentime. Wouldn't that be fantastic, having Gwen Cooper promoted to central protagonist, with 60% of every episode's running time. It's what fans have been crying out for ever since the series launched, more Gwen. (No news if Lis Sladen's long delayed cameo is still going ahead, mind) Watch this space for updates on John's potential career change. In the mean time you can catch him on the following shows over the next few weeks: Celebrity 60 Minute Make-Over, QI, Saturday's National Lottery, next Thursday's This Morning, a Land of Leather commercial, Jim'll Fix It, Vaginal Reconstruction Live, the Bill, 30 Rock and Muffin the Mule. He's not appearing on telly today, what with it being April Fool's Day and all...  | ||
| Posted: 31 Mar 2009 07:46 AM PDT The fabulous Freema Agyeman was a guest on The Paul O'Grady Show last Thursday, March 26th. After the obligatory promotion of her new show Law & Order: UK, the topic changed to what the audience really wanted to hear about: "Everybody loves Doctor Who!". Miss Martha Jones herself recounted the tale of her strange audition process for the show, which involved the producers having her read for the part of Gwen on Torchwood! Until the clip goes up on the official O'Grady website, YouTube has it here. ~~~~ Speaking of Freema, you can catch both her and Eve Myles in the excellent BBC adaptation of Dickens' classic novel "Little Dorrit". Both actors wear the latest in Victorian-era dresses while navigating this tale of society, scandal, and, um, debtor's prison? The mini-series aired in the U.K. a few months ago, but American viewers can watch it on PBS, and stream it online, through this April. ~~~~  And while we're on the subject of Dickens, the current West End revival of Oliver!, featuring Burn Gorman as the dastardly villain Bill Sikes, released its official cast album on March 15th. Burn appears in several of the songs, most notably "It's A Fine Life", as well as his deliciously creepy solo "My Name". Give it a listen here at Amazon.co.uk, and let us know what you think about Dr. Owen Harper's surprising career change.  | ||
| FILM REVIEW: The Haunting In Connecticut Posted: 31 Mar 2009 03:45 AM PDT 15 • 92 mins • 27 March Director: Peter Cornwell Cast: Virginia Madsen, Kyle Gallner, Elias Koteas, Erik J Berg, Amanda Crew Rating: Although it boasts a few genuinely disquieting images (especially if you're squeamish about... | ||
| Cupid premieres while Dancing Stars and Idol compete - SheKnows.com Posted: 31 Mar 2009 03:40 AM PDT
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| Three towns to get 'Who' early Posted: 31 Mar 2009 02:51 AM PDT Venues in three UK towns have been chosen for an early screening of the upcoming Doctor Who special. | ||
| Posted: 31 Mar 2009 02:20 AM PDT Continuing from where I left off last time, here's the second raft of writers to join the new and improved TORCHWOOD.tv's writing staff. Enough from me - over to you! Aimee Jones (blogging alias, "pebbles") - "My name's Aimee I'm a huge Torchwood and Doctor Who fan, although i enjoy Torchwood more mainly because i have been watching it since the beginning. I am currently in my first year at uni in Swansea studying international relations. I have followed the site for as long as i can remember, found it one day while googling torchwood and have never looked back lol! I enjoy keeping up todate with all thinks torchwood and would like to help in doing that for others now." Jennifer Spence (blogging alias, "load-of-tosh") - Hey everyone! I'm Jenn, aka that blogger Anthony called out for being MIA in last week's introductory post. Hopefully I'm not too late to the party, and now that I've got all my lame real life stuff out of the way, I'm eager to jump into the crazy world of my fellow Torchwood enthusiasts! A bit about myself: I'm a 19 (almost 20! almost!) university student from Ontario, Canada. I'm kind of a huge sci-fi geek, and my love for everything Who-niverse introduced me to Torchwood. I was hooked by the very first episode, and fell hard for the show. I'm sure all of you know the feelings I'm talking about! Canada is home to some diehard Who fans, and Ontario in particular hosts some of the country's best sci-fi conventions. If anything Torchwood-related happens there, you'll be the first to know. In sum: I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you, and maintaining Torchwood.TV's reputation for great coverage and community!" Catie Kagawa (blogging alias, "Estel") - "My name is Catie, though I am often known as "Estel". I was directed to you by Salina (of your new writers). I'm very, very interested in writing for the Torchwood.TV blog.Some general information about me. I'm 21, in college for Theater at UC Berkeley in California. I've been into Torchwood from the word 'go', quite literally. I have my research skills (about history, production, characters, fandom, whatever), my performance studies theory (which I write about frequently due to it being part of my major), and my tireless obsession to bring to the writing team, if you want it. Whatever you need to know, I'm an open book." Shabbs (blogging alias, "tribeHeaven") - "Hallo! I'm Shabbs. I've read the previous e-mails about everyone and thought Iought to tell you a bit about myself, just incase you're curious... Well, I was approached by Anthony to design a new look for theTorchwood.TV blog after he saw my work on the (now defunct) sitewww.ilovewood.org so I went for it. I have a fansite for a TV seriescalled The Tribe: www.tribeHeaven.co.uk which I've been running forseveral years, it is through that site I began to try and test my designskills. I hadn't searched for anything Torchwood online since series 2 ended, sowhile developing the new layout I just recently found out that series 3had already been produced and I'm still reeling over the fact that it'llbe only five episodes running over a week (that's right, right?). I dosomewhat feel cheated it is not a full 13 week episode run, but hopefullythe fewer episodes and it's broadcast schedule will provide a tightstoryline as well as bring in new fans to the series? I think thescheduling gimmick will be good, it worked well for the E4 series DeadSet... Anyhows, I love Sci-Fi shows - but you may hate me for this, I am not afan of Doctor Who. I did watch the first series when it was rebooted and Ihave since caught the odd episode. I like Doctor Who, I just don't loveit, but I am thankful for it introducing me to Jack Harkness. When I heardthat Jack Harkness was given his own series in a more 'adult' version ofDoctor Who, I knew I would immediately be a fan of Torchwood. And, likey'all, it is a show I love! My other sci-fi loves are Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Coronation Street,Heroes and, uhm, you'll hate me even more for this, I love Primeval. Hehheh, before I'm given the boot now, I'd just like like to say I hope youlike the current look of TORCHWOOD.tv (and also the one on SARAH-JANE.tv).Do let me know what you think. Sorry for the rambling! I could go on... Till next time." Joining them is Rebecca J Slominsky (blogging alias, "BeccaJaneStClair"). Have a blast writing for the site, guys. (There's still time to join the team! We still need another three or four writers, so if you're willing, let me know by contacting me on this email address)  | ||
| It's taper time - Stuff.co.nz Posted: 30 Mar 2009 11:42 PM PDT
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| HAVE YOUR SAY: Child Vicky Pollards - Gloucestershire Echo Posted: 30 Mar 2009 08:48 PM PDT
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| HAVE YOUR SAY: Child Vicky Pollards - Gloucester Citizen Posted: 30 Mar 2009 08:36 PM PDT
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| Doctor Who Trailer Tomorrow Night Posted: 30 Mar 2009 07:41 PM PDT A quick heads-up for those of you who haven't heard the rumour yet: BBC entertainment correspondent Lizo Mzimba has posted this on his Twitter feed : "Psst. Didn't hear this from me... I can't wait for1st Dr Who Easter ep trailer. I'll be watching BBC One... | ||
| Spider-Man Musical Sneak Preview Posted: 30 Mar 2009 07:11 PM PDT The New York Times reporter Micahel Riedal managed to finagle a ticket to a preview for the Spider-Man musical intended for representatives from ticket sales outlets and is impressed by the scale of what he saw: "The sets, drawings of which were on display,... | ||
| Paul Bettany Is Post Apocalyptic Priest Posted: 30 Mar 2009 06:55 PM PDT While we wait to see if Sam Mendes will ever actually direct a movie version of Garth Ennis's Preacher, a Manga comic about another ass-kicking man of the cloth is well on its way to the big screen. According to The Hollywood Reporter Paul (A Knight's Tale,... | ||
| Posted: 30 Mar 2009 06:37 PM PDT According to Shock Till You Drop director Sam Raimi's return to the horror fold has been worth the wait: "When it comes to horror, this film proves Raimi has not lost his touch. Drag Me to Hell is an achievement in the fact that it's PG-13 and scary (the... | ||
| Paramount Orders a Star Trek XII Script Posted: 30 Mar 2009 06:27 PM PDT Paramount must be pretty certain it has a hit on its hands with JJ Abrams's big screen revamp of Star Trek, because the company has already commissioned a script for a sequel. Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof have already been hired to pen... | ||
| The Unexpected Doctor Who-Fringe Crossover! (Not Really.) - io9 Posted: 30 Mar 2009 06:06 PM PDT
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| News: Comic Strip Artists Wanted! Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:50 PM PDT If you're an unpublished comic book artist with an interest in completing a 10 page Doctor Who comic strip, Kasterborous would love to hear from you... We have a special project ready to go, all scripted and overseen by former Doctor Who Magazine editor John Freeman, the man behind DownTheTubes.net! John has very kindly offered to mentor this project - entitled Time Leech - and will provide useful guidance to the artist and the scriptwriter (that's me, folks) with the aim of producing a... | ||
| Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT Joss Whedon and Eliza Dushku's new show Dollhouse has seen mixed reviews . Several episodes in, blogger Will Salmon discusses its merits: In Defence of Dollhouse A couple of weeks back Narin Bahar blogged on here about her... | ||
| Posted: 30 Mar 2009 04:47 PM PDT According to BBC journalist Lizo Mzimba on Twitter, the first television trailer for the forthcoming Doctor Who special, "Planet of the Dead", will air on BBC One on Wednesday at 9 pm, just prior to "The Apprentice". Trailers for the special have already appeared before live audiences at a Wales rugby match and at the "Story of Doctor Who" event at the Celtic Media Festival. However, Mzimba tweets, "You didn't hear this from me. But trailer is a brand new one. It's not the one shown at the Wal | ||
| 'Little Britain is making students behave badly' - Herald.ie Posted: 30 Mar 2009 04:13 PM PDT
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| TV 'Creating Vicky Pollard Generation in Classrooms' - California Chronicle Posted: 30 Mar 2009 02:58 PM PDT
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| Teachers' union blames TV for pupils' bad behaviour - Brand Republic Posted: 30 Mar 2009 02:54 PM PDT
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| ‘Little Dorrit’ is delectable Dickens - The Wenatchee World Online Posted: 30 Mar 2009 02:24 PM PDT
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| Pupils Copying Bad Behaviour on TV - California Chronicle Posted: 30 Mar 2009 02:17 PM PDT
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| Prisoner Of The Daleks book review - Den Of Geek Posted: 30 Mar 2009 01:23 PM PDT
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| The Ingrid Pitt Column: spies of the 60s - Den Of Geek Posted: 30 Mar 2009 01:04 PM PDT
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| When satnav systems go awry - Telegraph.co.uk Posted: 30 Mar 2009 12:45 PM PDT
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| Sat navs lead to strange incidents - RAC Posted: 30 Mar 2009 12:35 PM PDT
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| Roundhay's Sir Jim won't be bid for old Jim'll Fix It chair - Seacroft Today Posted: 30 Mar 2009 12:12 PM PDT
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| Roundhay's Sir Jim won't be bid for old Jim'll Fix It chair - Roundhay Today Posted: 30 Mar 2009 12:09 PM PDT
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| Roundhay's Sir Jim won't be bid for old Jim'll Fix It chair - Moortown Today Posted: 30 Mar 2009 12:04 PM PDT
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| Little Britain 'Makes Pupils Behave Badly' - California Chronicle Posted: 30 Mar 2009 09:57 AM PDT
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| Honda research group unveils non-invasive human-to-robot interface - DVICE Posted: 30 Mar 2009 09:14 AM PDT
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| UK & World News Pupils 'mimic bad behaviour on TV' - Liverpool Daily Post Posted: 30 Mar 2009 09:13 AM PDT
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