Thursday, May 7, 2009

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

News: Lesser Mortals

Posted: 06 May 2009 05:45 PM PDT

The former role of Head of Fiction at the BBC has received a savaging from the Guardian's Gareth McLean recently following Jane Tranter's Special BAFTA Award, delivered in a moment of academy sycophancy by outgoing Doctor Who star David Tennant. As Tranter moves across to the USA, her role as Head of Fiction is being removed and replaced by two lesser positions, with Christine Langan moving up the chain at BBC Films to become creative director, Ben Stephenson confirmed as "the most...

News: RTD to Move Stateside?

Posted: 06 May 2009 07:36 AM PDT

This sighting will hardly quell rumours of a Doctor Who movie - but Russell T Davies has been spotted queing for a work visa ath the US Embassy... Times Online's gossipy womens section revealed: Russell T. Davies, the screenwriter who rebooted Doctor Who, is leaving Britain to pursue a career in Hollywood. Well, that’s the conclusion we drew after spotting the Welshman, who will quit the BBC series when David Tennant regenerates, patiently waiting in the work visa queue at the US...

Oh, Baby!

Posted: 06 May 2009 07:13 AM PDT

Big congratulations to Eve Myles who has just announced she is three months pregnant. The very busy actress has wanted to have a child for quite some time and finally decided with her partner to start trying after filming Children of Earth. "I thought, if I put this off any more I'm going to be 65." She said in the What's on TV article. "My partner and I decided this year was going to be the year, and we were blessed that it happened so quickly."

Does this mean she is done with Torchwood? Well, not according to her. "I hope we get a new series. I'd really like to play Gwen as a mother. It's not like I have to really save the world – I just have to sit in make-up!"

Makes you wonder if Gwen may have her own contribution to the "Children of Earth" on the way by the end of the third series.

The Secret Life of Captain Barrowman...?

Posted: 06 May 2009 06:54 AM PDT

It's Halloween all year 'round for John Barrowman... or so he would have us believe.

A special premiere screening of the first episode of Children of Earth was held today, and while reporters are sworn to secrecy about all the juicy details, that didn't stop them from questioning The Barrowman about his costumed appearance on the Doctor Who set.

His reply? "I actually go to the supermarket dressed as Captain Jack and that was a picture of me running from Tesco to my car and some paparazzi photographed me and they superimposed David there and that's what that is."

Cue the raised eyebrows of, um, everyone who reads that. Far be it from me to call "shenanigans" on his explanation, but just take a good look at his face as he says the same thing to each reporter! One video from Digital Spy here, and another video here.
(And "I'm telling you the honest to God truth, haven't read a script" -- haven't read a script? I think we may have found a loophole the size of the Rift!)

Heedless of the noise - Bangkok Post

Posted: 06 May 2009 05:22 AM PDT


Heedless of the noise
Bangkok Post, Thailand - Jack Gilead
This latest move to remove BBC Entertainment will deprive me, as an avid sci-fi fan, of Dr Who and Torchwood, as well as the programmes mentioned by the other writers. But this is only their latest slap in the face of subscribers. ...

AfterElton Hot 100 Sneak Peek: Russell Tovey - AfterElton.com

Posted: 06 May 2009 03:50 AM PDT


AfterElton Hot 100 Sneak Peek: Russell Tovey
AfterElton.com
He also starred in a memorable episode of Doctor Who, and raised the hopes of Who fans when exec. producer Russell Davies suggested him as a possible replacement for David Tennant. Unfortunately he wasn't picked to play The Doctor this time ... but ...

FILM REVIEW: X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Posted: 06 May 2009 03:20 AM PDT

12A • 107 mins • 29 April Director: Gavin Hood Cast: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston Rating: X-Men Origins: Wolverine proves a more memorable scandal than a screen experience. A notorious leaked workprint...

FILM REVIEW: Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

Posted: 06 May 2009 03:19 AM PDT

12A • 100 mins • 1 May Director: Mark Waters Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Michael Douglas, Emma Stone, Noureen DeWulf, Breckin Meyer Rating: This lowbrow comedy raises two questions. One: why release an update of A...

EXCLUSIVE Eric Bana interviewed

Posted: 06 May 2009 02:07 AM PDT

It's nearly here! After all that waiting, Star Trek finally beams into cinemas on Friday. Doing all manner of nasty things to Kirk, Spock, McCoy and co is Romulan villain Nero, played by Aussie actor Eric Bana (the guy out of Chopper, Troy, Munich and the...

Emily Blunt and Jason Segel: "Gulliver's Travels" - LimeLife

Posted: 06 May 2009 01:14 AM PDT


Emily Blunt and Jason Segel: "Gulliver's Travels"
LimeLife, CA
The "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" stud looked handsome in a blazer and trousers with a shaggy coif. "Gulliver's Travels" promises to be a masterpiece of visual arts and acting, with a cast that includes Jack Black, Catherine Tate, James Corden, ...

Emily Blunt and Jason Segel: "Gulliver's Travels" - UpNorthLive.com

Posted: 06 May 2009 12:57 AM PDT


Emily Blunt and Jason Segel: "Gulliver's Travels"
UpNorthLive.com, Michigan
The "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" stud looked handsome in a blazer and trousers with a shaggy coif. "Gulliver's Travels" promises to be a masterpiece of visual arts and acting, with a cast that includes Jack Black, Catherine Tate, James Corden, ...

Emily Blunt and Jason Segel: "Gulliver's Travels" - ConnectAmarillo.com powered by KVII

Posted: 06 May 2009 12:55 AM PDT


Emily Blunt and Jason Segel: "Gulliver's Travels"
ConnectAmarillo.com powered by KVII, TX
The "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" stud looked handsome in a blazer and trousers with a shaggy coif. "Gulliver's Travels" promises to be a masterpiece of visual arts and acting, with a cast that includes Jack Black, Catherine Tate, James Corden, ...

Emily Blunt and Jason Segel: "Gulliver's Travels" - ConnectTriStates.com powered by KHQA

Posted: 06 May 2009 12:55 AM PDT


Emily Blunt and Jason Segel: "Gulliver's Travels"
ConnectTriStates.com powered by KHQA, IL
The "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" stud looked handsome in a blazer and trousers with a shaggy coif. "Gulliver's Travels" promises to be a masterpiece of visual arts and acting, with a cast that includes Jack Black, Catherine Tate, James Corden, ...

RIM Upgrades Facebook App - PDAstreet

Posted: 06 May 2009 12:54 AM PDT


RIM Upgrades Facebook App
PDAstreet, CT - James Alan Miller
By James Alan Miller RIM's launched the latest edition, version 1.5, of its Facebook application for BlackBerry smartphones. Popular app better integrates Facebook and BlackBerry functionality and supports more languages with upgrade. ...

Emily Blunt and Jason Segel: "Gulliver's Travels" - WPDE

Posted: 06 May 2009 12:50 AM PDT


Emily Blunt and Jason Segel: "Gulliver's Travels"
WPDE, SC
The "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" stud looked handsome in a blazer and trousers with a shaggy coif. "Gulliver's Travels" promises to be a masterpiece of visual arts and acting, with a cast that includes Jack Black, Catherine Tate, James Corden, ...

Children of Earth DVD/Blu-ray Date Found on 'Net...But is it Accurate? - TVShowsOnDVD.com

Posted: 06 May 2009 12:11 AM PDT


Children of Earth DVD/Blu-ray Date Found on 'Net...But is it Accurate?
TVShowsOnDVD.com, Canada - David Lambert
This time the Torchwood team are faced with their fiercest threat to date: one which throws the future of Torchwood and the entire human race spiraling into danger. They battle against the odds, but do they stand a chance of saving mankind? ...

Emily Blunt and Jason Segel: “Gulliver's Travels” - The Gossip Girls

Posted: 05 May 2009 11:37 PM PDT


Emily Blunt and Jason Segel: "Gulliver's Travels"
The Gossip Girls
The "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" stud looked handsome in a blazer and trousers with a shaggy coif. "Gulliver's Travels" promises to be a masterpiece of visual arts and acting, with a cast that includes Jack Black, Catherine Tate, James Corden, ...

Share your Must List picks! (We're loving Michael and Pam's awww ... - Entertainment Weekly

Posted: 05 May 2009 11:11 PM PDT


Share your Must List picks! (We're loving Michael and Pam's awww ...
Entertainment Weekly - Jean Bentley
My pick is kind of an oldie, but new to me: TORCHWOOD reruns on BBC America. Just started watching it a month ago, and I'm friggin hooked. 1.) Scrubs - How could anyone not love a show with the best friend relationship of all time? ...

Are We Getting More Of David Tennant's Doctor Than We Bargained For? - io9

Posted: 05 May 2009 10:34 PM PDT


Are We Getting More Of David Tennant's Doctor Than We Bargained For?
io9, CA
There are only three episodes of Doctor Who featuring David Tennant's version of the time-traveling weirdo yet to appear... but new reports suggest that those won't be the only doses of Tennant's Doctor we'll get. Tennant already filmed a scene, ...

10 Highly Addictive Facebook Aplications - AllFacebook

Posted: 05 May 2009 10:22 PM PDT


10 Highly Addictive Facebook Aplications
AllFacebook, DC - Leah Betancourt
Filed under the new Facebook app quiz is one for Dr. Who TV show fans: Which Dalek are You? The questions and response follow the clinical-style rhetoric of ever-so monotone villains.Users can choose answers such as "The uncouth reminder that I ...

In Russell/Moffat We Trust Shirts and More

Posted: 05 May 2009 10:09 PM PDT

In Russell We Trust ShirtIn Moffat We Trust Shirt

You heard it here on Doctor Who: Podshock and now you can take it with you where ever you g...

John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack - Mirror.co.uk

Posted: 05 May 2009 10:01 PM PDT


John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack
Mirror.co.uk, UK
The duo were spotted on the Cardiff set of the BBC One show, prompting rumours that John's Torchwood character Captain Jack is making an appearance on its sister programme - but the flamboyant star claimed he was just making a dash to the supermarket. ...

He is Spock

Posted: 05 May 2009 10:00 PM PDT

Our pals at Trekmovie.com have scored an exclusive interview with Leonard Nimoy, talking about his role in JJ Abrams' reborn Star Trek. And it's... fascinating. "There is no way in the world that a Star Trek film will please every Star Trek follower or fan,...

John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack - Skegness Standard

Posted: 05 May 2009 09:58 PM PDT


John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack
Skegness Standard, UK
The duo were spotted on the Cardiff set of the BBC One show, prompting rumours that John's Torchwood character Captain Jack is making an appearance on its sister programme - but the flamboyant star claimed he was just making a dash to the supermarket. ...

John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack - Melton Today

Posted: 05 May 2009 09:57 PM PDT


John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack
Melton Today, UK
The duo were spotted on the Cardiff set of the BBC One show, prompting rumours that John's Torchwood character Captain Jack is making an appearance on its sister programme - but the flamboyant star claimed he was just making a dash to the supermarket. ...

John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack - Market Rasen Today

Posted: 05 May 2009 09:51 PM PDT


John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack
Market Rasen Today, UK
The duo were spotted on the Cardiff set of the BBC One show, prompting rumours that John's Torchwood character Captain Jack is making an appearance on its sister programme - but the flamboyant star claimed he was just making a dash to the supermarket. ...

John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack - Offaly Express

Posted: 05 May 2009 09:50 PM PDT


John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack
Offaly Express, Ireland
The duo were spotted on the Cardiff set of the BBC One show, prompting rumours that John's Torchwood character Captain Jack is making an appearance on its sister programme - but the flamboyant star claimed he was just making a dash to the supermarket. ...

John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack - Sunderland Echo

Posted: 05 May 2009 09:48 PM PDT


John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack
Sunderland Echo, UK
The duo were spotted on the Cardiff set of the BBC One show, prompting rumours that John's Torchwood character Captain Jack is making an appearance on its sister programme - but the flamboyant star claimed he was just making a dash to the supermarket. ...

The Summer Gay TV Viewing Guide - AfterElton.com

Posted: 05 May 2009 09:48 PM PDT


The Summer Gay TV Viewing Guide
AfterElton.com - Brent Hartinger
It's like a big audition to be the next pro on "Dancing With the Stars (Lacey and Chelsea) I have to say I'm glad I don't see Torchwood the way you see it. If I thought Ianto was just Jack's boy-toy, I wouldn't like any of them, I wouldn't like Jack at ...

John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack - The Star

Posted: 05 May 2009 09:47 PM PDT


John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack
The Star, UK
The duo were spotted on the Cardiff set of the BBC One show, prompting rumours that John's Torchwood character Captain Jack is making an appearance on its sister programme - but the flamboyant star claimed he was just making a dash to the supermarket. ...

John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack - Louth Today

Posted: 05 May 2009 09:47 PM PDT


John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack
Louth Today, UK
The duo were spotted on the Cardiff set of the BBC One show, prompting rumours that John's Torchwood character Captain Jack is making an appearance on its sister programme - but the flamboyant star claimed he was just making a dash to the supermarket. ...

John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack - Ellesmere Port Standard

Posted: 05 May 2009 09:46 PM PDT


John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack
Ellesmere Port Standard, UK
The duo were spotted on the Cardiff set of the BBC One show, prompting rumours that John's Torchwood character Captain Jack is making an appearance on its sister programme - but the flamboyant star claimed he was just making a dash to the supermarket. ...

John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack - Chichester Today

Posted: 05 May 2009 09:46 PM PDT


John Barrowman: I dress up as Jack
Chichester Today, UK
The duo were spotted on the Cardiff set of the BBC One show, prompting rumours that John's Torchwood character Captain Jack is making an appearance on its sister programme - but the flamboyant star claimed he was just making a dash to the supermarket. ...

Torchwood star Eve Myles is pregnant - What's On TV

Posted: 05 May 2009 09:38 PM PDT


Torchwood star Eve Myles is pregnant
What's On TV, UK
Eve added that motherhood will not make her quit her role in Torchwood. "I hope we get a new series," she said. "I'd really like to play Gwen as a mother. It's not like I have to really save the world – I just have to sit in make-up!"

Seeing Stars

Posted: 05 May 2009 09:04 PM PDT

It isn't everyday that we here at SARAH-JANE.tv come across an SJA event as genuinely exciting as Utopia! In the past, we've reported for signings featuring one, two or even three guests from The Sarah Jane Adventures.

But FIVE?! That's definitely a first.

The last time we mentioned Utopia, the guest list stood at Joseph Millson [Alan Jackson], Juliet Cowan [Chrissie Jackson], Christopher Pizzey [Eddie Smith] and Rosanna Levelle [Barbara Smith]. If that wasn't reason enought to go, SJA composer Sam Watts has agreed to make his convention debut by also throwing his hat into the ring! His appearance will follow hot on the heels of the Music from Outer Space concert in Liverpool last month, where he had the oppurtunity to premiere his SJA compositions to a live audience.

With just a month till the June 6th convention date, and only a handful of tickets remaining - this is one signing that cannot to be missed. As the official Utopia website itself proclaims, buy now to avoid disappointment!

Incidentally, if the £40 entry fee isn't for you - an informal Tommy Knight [Luke Smith] signing will be taking place in Stansted on the same day! Reiterating what we wrote in March, half the money raised by Tommy will go toward benefitting the school that invited him, whilst the other half will be donated to his favoured charity, the Demelza House Children's Hospice. Organiser, Trisha Brozek, was kind enough to pass on some details:

"Tommy will be signing/photographs from 3 to 3:45 and then 4:15 to 5 although he should be arriving around 2ish. He will be supplying his official photos for autographing as well as photos which will be taken on the day. When printed he will sign them and then they will be posted to the person on the pic, i think that will be popular."

For more information on the venue and event, here's a copy of the flyer.

In other news, Tommy Knight's mum and sisters will be taking part in the Race for Life on 17th May, 2009. A UK-wide women-only event, money raised through Race for Life marathons are vital in funding Cancer Research UK's life-saving work into preventing, diagnosing and treating cancer. Please dig deep and help Sandy Knight reach her £170 target! We've sponsered her, why don't you?

Primeval

Posted: 05 May 2009 08:15 PM PDT

Want to win a complete set of Primeval tie-in novels and a jacket worn by Douglas Henshall on the show, courtesy of Titan ? Click here to enter our competition!

War Of The Worlds

Posted: 05 May 2009 08:11 PM PDT

Want to win CD recordings from the 30th Anniversary tour of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War Of The Worlds, courtesy of Concert Live ? Click here to enter our competition!

News: Dalek Storm

Posted: 05 May 2009 07:29 PM PDT

A Yorkshireman with a love of Daleks - and a lack of respect for the design of the Supreme Dalek from The Stolen Earth/Journey's End - has put together his own 6-foot home-build Skaro killing machine. It is Alan Clark's third Dalek, and it seems his neighbours in the Wakefield area are used to seeing the Daleks in his back garden. Of the latest build - based on 1980s "Dalek Storm" designs by BBC artist Rocky Marshall - Mr Clark said: "When I built the first Dalek I got...

Friends and foes of Doctor Who are welcome to attend free event - Essex Echo

Posted: 05 May 2009 12:03 PM PDT


Friends and foes of Doctor Who are welcome to attend free event
Essex Echo, UK
You can pick up your personal Planet Pass in advance from any of the libraries in Thurrock, and bring it along on the day. Using this you can visit the Cybermen's home planet of Mondas and have fun making a monster mask with the troops from Thurrock ...

Friends and foes of Doctor Who are welcome to attend free event - Basildon Recorder

Posted: 05 May 2009 12:03 PM PDT


Friends and foes of Doctor Who are welcome to attend free event
Basildon Recorder, UK
DOCTOR Who fans are in for a treat as some of his deadliest foes come to Thurrock. Grays library, otherwise known as the Thameside Complex, in Orsett Road, is being invaded by some of the most popular characters from the long-running BBC show. ...

West end Oliver! star savaged by Sutton bull terriers - Sutton Borough Guardian

Posted: 05 May 2009 11:05 AM PDT


West end Oliver! star savaged by Sutton bull terriers
Sutton Borough Guardian, UK - Julia Kennard
Bodger is currently acts in Oliver! opposite former Mr Bean star, Rowan Atkinson, who plays Fagan, and former Dickens' Bleak House actor Burn Gorman who acts as bruiser Bill Sykes. Luckily the three-year-old, who has his own dressing room for the show ...

West end Oliver! star savaged by Sutton bull terriers - Your Local Guardian

Posted: 05 May 2009 11:02 AM PDT


West end Oliver! star savaged by Sutton bull terriers
Your Local Guardian, UK - Julia Kennard
Bodger is currently acts in Oliver! opposite former Mr Bean star, Rowan Atkinson, who plays Fagan, and former Dickens' Bleak House actor Burn Gorman who acts as bruiser Bill Sykes. Luckily the three-year-old, who has his own dressing room for the show ...

West end Oliver! star savaged by Sutton bull terriers - Wimbledon Guardian

Posted: 05 May 2009 11:02 AM PDT


West end Oliver! star savaged by Sutton bull terriers
Wimbledon Guardian, UK - Julia Kennard
Bodger is currently acts in Oliver! opposite former Mr Bean star, Rowan Atkinson, who plays Fagan, and former Dickens' Bleak House actor Burn Gorman who acts as bruiser Bill Sykes. Luckily the three-year-old, who has his own dressing room for the show ...

West end Oliver! star savaged by Sutton bull terriers - Surrey Comet

Posted: 05 May 2009 11:01 AM PDT


West end Oliver! star savaged by Sutton bull terriers
Surrey Comet, UK - Julia Kennard
Bodger is currently acts in Oliver! opposite former Mr Bean star, Rowan Atkinson, who plays Fagan, and former Dickens' Bleak House actor Burn Gorman who acts as bruiser Bill Sykes. Luckily the three-year-old, who has his own dressing room for the show ...

DWO WhoCast episode 117

Posted: 05 May 2009 11:00 AM PDT

Marty and Trev brave the time vortex once more to bring you episode 117 of the DWO WhoCast and manage to catch up on the news as well as delving into the thoughts and opinions of your good selves with your feedback.

James gives us the second part of his DVD review concentrating on the William Hartnell story The Romans.

And the boys look at some fantastic Harlequin miniatures in our popular Random Fandom segment:
Harlequin Doctor Who Miniatures

With hints of greatness to come as well as all of the above, the DWO WhoCast will keep your ears occupied for a good while once more this week.

So kick off your Gallifreyan Elk brogues, brew a cuppa and enjoy this, the DWO WhoCast 117.

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West end Oliver! star savaged by Sutton bull terriers - This is Local London

Posted: 05 May 2009 10:53 AM PDT


West end Oliver! star savaged by Sutton bull terriers
This is Local London, UK - Julia Kennard
Bodger is currently acts in Oliver! opposite former Mr Bean star, Rowan Atkinson, who plays Fagan, and former Dickens' Bleak House actor Burn Gorman who acts as bruiser Bill Sykes. Luckily the three-year-old, who has his own dressing room for the show ...

People: Michael Jackson, Russell T. Davies, John Prescott, Neil ... - Times Online

Posted: 05 May 2009 04:26 AM PDT


People: Michael Jackson, Russell T. Davies, John Prescott, Neil ...
Times Online, UK - Adam SherwinAdam Sherwin
Russell T. Davies, the screenwriter who rebooted Doctor Who, is leaving Britain to pursue a career in Hollywood. Well, that's the conclusion we drew after spotting the Welshman, who will quit the BBC series when David Tennant regenerates, ...

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