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BLOG The value of a good eBook Posted: 01 Apr 2009 03:00 PM PDT We all love to read. But are your shelves groaning under the weight of countless hardbacks? Blogger Lee Harris discusses the joys (and costs) of reading electronic versions: How Much Would You Pay For A Bunch Of Pixels? I'm an avid... Read More

Reviews: Sarah Jane Smith on Big Finish Posted: 01 Apr 2009 08:49 AM PDT Brian A. Terranova provides a summary review of the gripping second run of Sarah Jane Smith audio adventures from Big Finish... Created for a single Doctor Who adventure called The Invisible Enemy in 1977, K-9 became so popular that he stayed with the series as a companion until 1981. His popularity grew so much that the BBC thought it natural to make a spin off series staring the metal mutt in the title role. K-9 and Company aired in 1981 yet despite their belief in the tin dogs ability to...

The Last of the Titans - Part 1 Posted: 01 Apr 2009 08:45 AM PDT Following on from our first story podcast some while ago (One Small Step, a Second Doctor, Jamie and Zoe reading by Nicholas Briggs), episode one of The Last of the Titans is now available. Originally offered as a free CD with Doctor Who Magazine, this Seventh Doctor adventure is being released in two parts. Part 1 is available now.

News: Planet of the Dead Gallery Enhanced Posted: 01 Apr 2009 08:16 AM PDT The Radio Times have enhanced their Planet of the Dead gallery with more images following release of the trailer online and on TV this evening - and it includes a close up of the "flappy things with teeth"! Are they the Tritovore? We may not know until broadcast, but one thing is for sure - they're impressive-looking CGI if the trailer is anything to go by. Like a giant flying mantaray, whatever these beasties are certainly owe a design similarity to the floaty things we saw...

Planet of the Dead date and time Posted: 01 Apr 2009 04:55 AM PDT The BBC Press Office has stated that the Doctor Who Easter special, "Planet of the Dead", will air on Saturday, April 11 from 6:45 to 7:45 pm. The Saturday date was posted last week on the Press Office's website, and subsequently withdrawn; it has now been reposted.

Your chance to quiz Mark Sheppard Posted: 01 Apr 2009 02:30 AM PDT What question would you like actor Mark Sheppard to answer? He plays a key role in the final episode of Battlestar Galactica which aired last week, but he's also in Dollhouse at the moment as well as the new sci-fi videogame The Conduit, and non-genre... Read More

Hairdo worship - The Sun Posted: 01 Apr 2009 02:24 AM PDT Hairdo worship The Sun, UK Current Doctor David Tennant also has striking hair. "Basically, if you've got long or big hair, you've got the job." Matt, 26, is now preparing to become the 11th — and youngest — Doctor Who. Paul added: "He is an absolute knockout choice — a fabulous ...

News: View Planet of the Dead Trailer! Posted: 01 Apr 2009 12:47 AM PDT At last it's here - the trailer for Planet of the Dead! Whether this is the same trailer set for broadcast tonight at 9pm on BBC One, the same trailer shown at the Celtic Media Festival and the Wales vs Ireland Six Nations Rugby match or a new one entirely isn't clear - but who cares?! Looks great, and I for one cannot wait!

New Doctor Who Trailer. Plus: Panic on the Streets of London - Anglophenia Posted: 01 Apr 2009 12:42 AM PDT New Doctor Who Trailer. Plus: Panic on the Streets of London Anglophenia, NY Damn, I'm gonna miss David Tennant: Now for the G20 protests - there's a lot of first-hand footage popping up on YouTube right now, and here are some of the best clips. Warnings: clips contain strong language and violence:

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Dragonball’ Star James Marsters Talks Up A Return To ... - MTV.com Posted: 01 Apr 2009 12:09 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE: 'Dragonball' Star James Marsters Talks Up A Return To ... MTV.com Likewise, Marsters' Captain John Hart is only a phone call away from a return to the hit science-fiction series "Torchwood." Because of the truncated season this year, Hart won't be back until Season Four at the earliest, but Marsters is anxious to ...

TV Shows Blamed for Bad Behaviour in Schools - California Chronicle Posted: 31 Mar 2009 11:06 PM PDT TV Shows Blamed for Bad Behaviour in Schools California Chronicle, CA Other shows which were heavily criticised were The Catherine Tate Show, with pupils using phrases such as "Whatev-ah!" and "Am I bovvered!" as regular retorts. Worrying behaviour in younger pupils included kicking and fighting games, picked up from TV ...

Enlightenment DVD Extras Posted: 31 Mar 2009 10:49 PM PDT The BBFC have now classified DVD extras for the Peter Davison story Enlightenment, cited as part of "The Guardian Trilogy". Details of the extras are listed as: 00:23:46:07 WINNER TAKES ALL (MAKING OF) 00:10:32:13 CASTING OFF! (FEATURETTE) 00:05:56:05 ENLIGHTENMENT - ORIGINAL STORYBOARDS & VISUAL EFFECTS SHOTS (MULTI ANGLE STORYBOARDS & VFX - ANGLE 1 + COMMENTARY) 00:05:55:18 ENLIGHTENMENT - ORIGINAL STORYBOARDS & VISUAL EFFECTS SHOTS (MULTI ANGLE STORYBOARDS & VFX - AN

Schools blame TV for bad behaviour - SFS Group Posted: 31 Mar 2009 10:26 PM PDT Schools blame TV for bad behaviour SFS Group, UK EastEnders also made the list, with The Catherine Tate Show, particularly being blamed for promoting phrases such as "Whatev-ah!" and "Am I bovvered!". Even Power Rangers and Ben 10 did not escape the blame. One secondary school teacher from an ...

Acting Like Gods Posted: 31 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT Sam Worthington (top left), Gemma Arterton (top right), Alexa Davalos (bottom left) and Mads Mikkelsen (bottom right) Casting is well underway for director Louis (Incredible Hulk) Leterrier's Clash Of The Titan's remake, with Gemma Arterton, Alexa... Read More

Simon Pegg Exclusive Posted: 31 Mar 2009 09:40 PM PDT SFX recently caught up with alpha geek Simon Pegg for a natter about upcoming projects. Here he shares his thoughts on working with Spielberg and Jackson on Tintin , his new Stateside SF comedy Paul , the state of play on the Cornetto Trilogy... and why you... Read More

Planet Of The Dead Trailer Posted: 31 Mar 2009 08:59 PM PDT There seems to be some debate over at Outpost Gallifrey as to whether this is the same trailer which will allegedly be shown tonight on BBC1, so it may be worth checking that out as well in case it is different. Read More

News: RTD Cameos! Posted: 31 Mar 2009 08:05 PM PDT Just when you thought the universe couldn’t get any smaller or revolve around one man any more than usual, then this happens. The latest rumor making the rounds over that past 24 hours seems to suggest that the series show runner himself, Russell T. Davies, will be making a cameo appearance in David Tennant’s last outing in Doctor Who. In what the producer is calling an “homage to Alfred Hitchcock,” Mr. Davies will be seen on his mobile phone pitching a new...

Preview new Doctor Who - The Sun Posted: 31 Mar 2009 07:30 PM PDT Preview new Doctor Who The Sun, UK Michelle Ryan and funnyman Lee Evans will star with David Tennant in The Planet Of The Dead. The ex-EastEnders star will play the mysterious Lady Christina de Souza while Lee is a boffin called Malcolm whose life "becomes connected to the Doctor's in ...

Will Day Of The Triffids Help Plants To Grow? Posted: 31 Mar 2009 07:28 PM PDT "Will Prince Charles be vindicated? Can talking to plants really help them grow? That's what the Royal Horticultural Society is aiming to find out in an experiment at Wisley Gardens in Surrey. For 30 days tomato plants at Wisley in Surrey will "listen" to... Read More

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 144 Posted: 31 Mar 2009 06:41 PM PDT Episode 144 of Doctor Who: Podshock is now available. You want me to become a god?" Outpost Gallifrey Presents: Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 144 Running Time: 1:37:47 Author of Time's Champion Chris McKeon interviewed, GE News report from the Doctor Who convention in Sydney, Aus...

Technical pair join Sequence - WalesOnline Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:42 PM PDT Technical pair join Sequence WalesOnline, United Kingdom Sequence has offices in Cardiff and Bangor, and has a diverse client portfolio that includes hit BBC programmes Doctor Who and Torchwood; Storm Model Agency; the Welsh Assembly Government; Welsh National Opera; Volkswagen and Rachel's Dairy. ...

DWO WhoCast episode 354 Posted: 31 Mar 2009 11:00 AM PDT Tune your AudiLink™ to the DWO WhoCast for another packed episode. The DWO WhoCast comes live once more from the Third Life™ DWO Arena keeping up to speed with the latest news, reviews, interviews and listener feedback. Plenty of fresh casting rumours surrounding the casting of the 12th Doctor continue to flood in but before we find out who is going to have the arduous task of following Matt Smith's triumphant tenure as the 11th Doctor, Marty and Trev review the penultimate episode of Season Nine, The Spume of Destiny. Media Journalist James returns with a review of the latest Big Finish release, Wink, and Marty catches up with an old, old friend of the WhoCast. Please do not activate your AudiLink™ while driving or operating heavy machinery. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Planet of the Dead Trailer Revealed! Posted: 31 Mar 2009 11:00 AM PDT Tune in just before 9pm tonight.

Classic Moment: The Master Reborn ('Dr Who') - Digital Spy Posted: 31 Mar 2009 10:10 AM PDT Classic Moment: The Master Reborn ('Dr Who') Digital Spy, UK That Russell T. Davies fellow is a damn clever chap, it must be said... The Doctor is finally reunited with Captain Jack after landing in Cardiff to refuel his vessel. The Tardis then transports the pair, along with Martha Jones, to the planet ...

Pupils behaving badly 'inspired by TV' - Belfast Telegraph Posted: 31 Mar 2009 08:25 AM PDT Pupils behaving badly 'inspired by TV' Belfast Telegraph, United Kingdom Other shows which were heavily criticised were The Catherine Tate Show, with pupils using phrases such as "Whatev-ah!" and "Am I bovvered!" as regular retorts. Worrying behaviour in younger pupils included kicking and fighting games, picked up from TV ...

'The Osbournes: Reloaded': Repulsive, repellent, ridiculous - Entertainment Weekly Posted: 31 Mar 2009 07:40 AM PDT 'The Osbournes: Reloaded': Repulsive, repellent, ridiculous Entertainment Weekly If you want to watch a good variety show, stick with Carol Burnett, Dave Chappelle or Catherine Tate. I think that the show served its purpose as entertaining. Although maybe not witty it had some good laughs, and was worth the watch. Calm down. ...

News: Planet of the Dead Free Preview! Posted: 30 Mar 2009 11:27 PM PDT Theatr Hafren in the mid-Wales town of Newtown in Powys has been selected as one of three venues to air a preview of Planet of the Dead on Good Friday. Those wishing and able to attend should contact the ticket line on 0330 3330560 - but beware, things are likely to be busy! If you're lucky enough to get a ticket, you'll get to see the Easter special - one of David Tennant's last - on Good Friday, 10th April, before it broadcasts nationally on Easter weekend. Theatr Hafren director, Sara...

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