Friday, April 3, 2009

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

News: Oh No K-9 Rangers

Posted: 02 Apr 2009 09:29 AM PDT

The first trailer for the upcoming K-9 series has been released on YouTube - and it's not pretty. The Doctor's best friend has been reduced to a hovering, wise-cracking toy. In fact I believe the term is ill-judged. Despite reservations over the design of the upgraded cyberdog and the co-production aspect, not to mention that Sarah Jane Adventures-esque titles and logo, Kasterborous has held fire on K-9 long enough to see what turns out. It's hardly the mutt's nuts. See for yourself. Kudos...

Transformers: Robots un-disguised! - Malaysia Star

Posted: 02 Apr 2009 07:28 AM PDT


Transformers: Robots un-disguised!
Malaysia Star, Malaysia
Decepticons: Starscream, Sideways, The Fallen, Scorponok, Soundwave, Ravage, The Doctor (a mechanized David Tennant? Noooo!), Wheelie, Demolisher and Devastator (who comprises Scavenger, Scrapper, Hightower, Longhaul, Rampage, Overload and Mixmaster). ...

First K9 series trailer

Posted: 02 Apr 2009 05:19 AM PDT

A preliminary trailer for the forthcoming K9 series has been released on YouTube and can be seen below. The trailer was made to promote the series at the MIPTV festival in Cannes. Series co-creator and associate producer Paul Tams notes that "All music and titles and K9's voice are for demo purposes only and [are] not the actual voice, etc. that will be used in the programme." Tams also says that monsters designed for the series remain "under wraps". The trailer shows the first glimpses of t

> Horne collapses during Sloane performance - London Theatre Guide

Posted: 02 Apr 2009 04:01 AM PDT


> Horne collapses during Sloane performance
London Theatre Guide, United Kingdom
Horne shot to fame in BBC sitcom Gavin And Stacey, but also appeared in comedies including The Catherine Tate Show and Roman's Empire. More recently he has been seen opposite Gavin And Stacey writer and co-star James Corden in both TV sketch show Horne ...

I’ve forgotten Who you are - The Sun

Posted: 02 Apr 2009 02:51 AM PDT


I've forgotten Who you are
The Sun, UK
By COLIN ROBERTSON DAVID Tennant has admitted he took so much time off last year he FORGOT how to play Doctor Who. The Scottish actor confessed that his stint in the theatre playing Hamlet made getting back into character "tricky". ...

Costuming for charity

Posted: 02 Apr 2009 12:48 AM PDT

If you're in Bristol on Friday 17 April, then keep an eye out for a crowd of cartoon characters who'll be hitting the city centre in aid of children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent. The story behind this fundraising effort begins with the tragic death of...

BLOG Loving The Monster Squad

Posted: 02 Apr 2009 12:34 AM PDT

Do you remember 1987's The Monster Squad? Blogger Laura McConnell discusses the geek classics we treasure from our youth: Cult Classics In The Closet Let's face it. Being a sci-fi nut is only cool in certain circles. For those of us who...

Auditions for summer extravaganza - Swindon Advertiser

Posted: 02 Apr 2009 12:06 AM PDT


Auditions for summer extravaganza
Swindon Advertiser, UK
WHETHER they fancy being the next David Tennant, Denise Van Outen or Connie Fisher, youngsters across Swindon are being given the opportunity to tread the boards at the Wyvern Theatre this summer. This year's Summer Youth Project (SYP) production has ...

News: Doctor Who Magazine 407

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 11:41 PM PDT

Meet the Lady Christina de Souza in DWM 407! In an exclusive interview with DWM, Michelle Ryan talks about playing the remarkable Lady Christina de Souza – the Doctor’s new companion in the forthcoming Easter Special, the 200th Doctor Who television adventure, Planet of the Dead… DWM asks whether there’s sexual tension between the Doctor and Christina. “Yeah,” Michelle grins, “and I think it’s a real meeting of minds. He’s bowled over by...

Music To Our Ears

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 10:28 PM PDT

We bow down to your infinitely superior deductive know-how if you picked up on our April Fools Day antics yesterday :) Most of you were able to figure out that our recent SJA on Blu-ray article was, in fact, fakeity-fake-fake. Despite this, SARAH-JANE.tv's visitor logs showed quite a spike in our unique hits yesterday, due in part to quite a few of you being forwarded onto the story by e-mail! If you fell for it, don't feel bad. My own nephew got me yesterday with the old 'there's something on your back!' trick *sob*.

We'd like to assert that The Sarah Jane Adventures, unlike its sibling spinoff, is not filmed in high definition. Consequently, we probably won't be seeing a Blu-ray release of the show anytime soon - if ever. :( On the plus side, we have got some genuinely exciting news to report to make it up to you!

You may recall us mentioning that Lis Sladen was due to appear at the Liverpool Philharmonic in a few weeks time, to present a two-hour Music From Outer Space concert. What we didn't know at the time was that SJA composer, Sam Watts, will also be in attendance! According to a recent update to his Myspace page, Sam will be at the Philharmonic organising a short concert suite of his work on The Sarah Jane Adventures!

SARAH-JANE.tv sent along a quick enquiry to Dan Watts, Sam's brother and composing partner, and learnt that the SJA segment of the show wouldn't be longer than 5 minutes. He wanted to keep the content of the segment a surprise, but we assume it'll consist of a medley of the show's most recognisable compositions. It may even include SJA's most signature tune, 'Until Next Time Miss Smith' [aka. the fan-favourite from the cinema trailer].

Performing compositions live in front of an audience has, thus far, been an honour bestowed only upon Doctor Who composer, Murray Gold. Beating out sibling show Torchwood, SJA has become the first Doctor Who spinoff to get a piece of the concert-performing action. Despite the small segment, it's going to be an epic once in a lifetime gig. As such, jackharkness and I won't be missing it for the world! We've got our tickets, we hope you have yours!

News: Planet of the Dead Schedule Confirmed

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 09:39 PM PDT

The BBC have confirmed the broadcast data and time for Planet of the Dead - and as widely expected (but conversely to SKY Magazine's listing it is Easter Saturday!) So gird your loins, collect your figures together and place an appropriately sized pedestal or coffee table close to your favourite chair and stock up with Easter eggs, a nice glass of something wet and alcoholic (fuit based drink for the ladies) and get set for the brief, one-night-only return of Doctor Who with Planet of the...

Watch the new 'Doctor Who' trailer!

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 08:36 PM PDT

Click in to watch the trailer for Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead.

Transformers Revenge Of The Fallen Pics and Robot List

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 07:37 PM PDT

Paramount has revealed new pics and a few snippets of information about Michael Bay's Transformer's sequel to various sites , including a list of the robots that appear in the movie.

Doctor Who: Planet Of The Dead trailer - Den Of Geek

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 05:23 PM PDT


Doctor Who: Planet Of The Dead trailer
Den Of Geek, UK
... the airborne legions of flying jellyfish by clicking the thumbnails down the page a bit. Don't forget to check out our interview with Planet Of The Dead director James Strong next Monday, and also a competition to win some Dalek-ey Doctor Who goodies!

'Big hair helped Matt get Dr Who job' - Metro

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 04:29 PM PDT


'Big hair helped Matt get Dr Who job'
Metro, UK
Former Doctor Who Paul McGann claims that new Time Lord Matt Smith only got the job because of his luscious locks. McGann, who was the eighth Doctor Who, told The Sun that his own big hair helped to get the role back in 1996 and said the Beeb went wild ...

question of the day: Is the end of ‘ER’ the end of an era? - Flick Filosopher

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 04:25 PM PDT


question of the day: Is the end of 'ER' the end of an era?
Flick Filosopher, NY
And if I want to I can watch DVDs or stream old episodes from Netflix et al. Life isn't over if I am not at home-thats the difference these days, along with more media. I love BBC America Shows, Torchwood, and Dr Who but wish they would use a bit less ...

John and Sarah Parish - guardian.co.uk

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 04:06 PM PDT


John and Sarah Parish
guardian.co.uk, UK
I remember doing a thing with David Tennant where he played somebody who was badly brain damaged, and I played his wife. That character definitely stayed with me for a while. I would hate to say I bring them home … because I think that sounds a bit ...

No April Foolin' Here... - The Leaky Cauldron.org

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 03:37 PM PDT


No April Foolin' Here...
The Leaky Cauldron.org, MA
Now, if I'm not much mistaken, the original plan was for the Torchwood series 3 (a week of one-hour specials so just five episodes) to air in March. March is over, and the BBC's website still lists it as coming soon... so I'm not sure what's up with ...

Funny things going on at Trestle, St Albans - Advertiser 24

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 02:13 PM PDT


Funny things going on at Trestle, St Albans
Advertiser 24, UK
From the Catherine Tate of choreography, Natasha Gilmore, comes The Blank Album on Friday at 8pm. A high-energy dance piece, it is performed by a cast of dancers and musicians and explores the dynamics of a rock band on tour. It is suitable for ages 14 ...

Wilson to make RSC debut - Leamington Observer

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 01:37 PM PDT


Wilson to make RSC debut
Leamington Observer, UK
She also played Juliet to David Tennant's Romeo in Michael Boyd's production in 2000. Doran's recent RSC productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Hamlet which played at The Courtyard Theatre before transferring to the Novello theatre in London's ...

Doctor Who Easter Special Rides Dubai's Dunes - Wired News

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 12:19 PM PDT


Doctor Who Easter Special Rides Dubai's Dunes
Wired News
"Planet of the Dead" teams outgoing Doctor David Tennant with Bionic Woman star and temporary Who companion Michelle Ryan as an average London bus is transported to the arid home world of the latest bug-eyed monsters, the Tritivores. ...

Music, comedy and dance - Derby Evening Telegraph

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 11:35 AM PDT


Music, comedy and dance
Derby Evening Telegraph, UK
The show is the creation of choreographer Natasha Gilmore, who has been described as "the Catherine Tate of contemporary dance", and Quee MacArthur of maverick Scottish roots band Shooglenifty. Performed live on stage with guitars, fiddle, cello, ...

ANNE DIAMOND: TV is turning our children into little yobs - and ... - Daily Mail

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 10:48 AM PDT


ANNE DIAMOND: TV is turning our children into little yobs - and ...
Daily Mail, UK
Lippy schoolgirl Lauren from the Catherine Tate Show Nowadays, the swearing, aggressive, defiant behaviour is right in your face. They're proud of it. It defines them. After all, it's on the telly, isn't it? It's in everything from EastEnders to Big ...

Red Nose Day 09! win some Red Nose goodies - Flick Filosopher

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 09:11 AM PDT


Red Nose Day 09! win some Red Nose goodies
Flick Filosopher, NY
Remember that sketch from a while back featuring David Tennant as a schoolteacher and Catherine Tate as his annoying student? (You can watch it here.) It's from the 2007 installment of Comic Relief, a British charity effort to raise money to fight ...

Interviews: Marc Platt Interview

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 08:34 AM PDT

I spoke to Marc Platt (pictured here with David Richardson (Producer), Russell Floyd (Gerry Lenz), Lisa Bowerman (director) and Nicholas Courtney (legend)) recently about a variety of topics - including his special serial The Three Companions for Big Finish subscribers... So Marc, tell us about The Three Companions, the special series for subscribers to the latest Eighth Doctor series from Big Finish? David (Richardson, Big Finish producer) got in touch with me last September and said...

'Planet Of The Dead' Trailer Out For 'Doctor Who' - Airlock Alpha

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 06:15 AM PDT


'Planet Of The Dead' Trailer Out For 'Doctor Who'
Airlock Alpha, Florida
"Planet of the Dead" is set to air on BBC Easter Sunday (a release date in the United States has yet to be set) with David Tennant returning to play the famed Time Lord, joining special guest Michelle Ryan from "Bionic Woman" fame. ...

£20000 BILL FOR AL QAEDA TERRORIST DUMPED ON US - UK Express

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 04:04 AM PDT


£20000 BILL FOR AL QAEDA TERRORIST DUMPED ON US
UK Express, UK
I couldn't Adam and Eve it yesterday. I drove through Gloucester and I saw a woman dressed like a Dalek and you could not even see her eyes as she was wearing dark glasses. I had not realised that Islam had spread to the Wild West.

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