Tuesday, June 9, 2009

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New Website RSS Feed

Posted: 08 Jun 2009 11:58 AM PDT


As we enter the next phase in our transition to our 3.0 website, please take note of our new RSS feed address for the new site:

http://gallifreyanembassy.org/vortex/?q=rss.xml

As more new stories are posted on the new site now and things are winding down on this existing one you may miss interesting articles being posted if you don't update the RSS feed addres...

News: Further Specials Casting

Posted: 08 Jun 2009 09:58 AM PDT

At least one piece of casting news seems to be grounded in fact today - Being Human actress Sinead Keenan is apparently in the final Doctor Who episodes to star David Tennant. According to SFX (via the Ultimate Doctor Who blog) Being Human creator Toby Whithouse told them: "Russell T Davies would email me after every single episode, going, ‘I’m loving it!’. He absolutely fell in love with Sinead who plays Nina so he’s given her a part in David Tennant’s...

News: The Dalton Rumour

Posted: 08 Jun 2009 07:54 AM PDT

First reported around a month ago, former James Bond Timothy Dalton was allegedly cast as a villain in David Tennant's final Doctor Who episodes. With speculation claiming "Time Lord!", "Regenerated Master!" and much more, it all went a bit quiet on the Dalton front, and other than the declaration that: He’s in the UK right now and is shooting scenes over the next few weeks. ...there seemed little in it. io9.com have apparently been sent a bit of a spoiler,...

Dragonball Movie Sequel in the Works. No, Seriously. - Newsarama

Posted: 08 Jun 2009 05:32 AM PDT


Dragonball Movie Sequel in the Works. No, Seriously.
Newsarama, NJ
You've built up enough geek credibility between Buffy, Angel, and Torchwood to get roles in better movies than that. How about lobbying for the role of Hawkeye in the upcoming Avengers movie? Or maybe you can get your old pal Joss Whedon to talk ...

We're all D'oh nuts - The Sun

Posted: 08 Jun 2009 04:39 AM PDT


We're all D'oh nuts
The Sun, UK
into second place, with the Dalek's "Exterminate!" placed third. TheBabyWebsite polled 7431 TV fans. Spokesman Nigel Crawford said: "It's surprising how many catchphrases have stood the test of time." Cartoon dolt Homer first used "D'oh! ...

The future of London is ... Brisbane - Brisbane Times

Posted: 08 Jun 2009 04:33 AM PDT


The future of London is ... Brisbane
Brisbane Times, Australia
Brisbane might be a long way from chilly London but you won't be able to tell when a new Doctor Who spin-off series filmed down under begins airing next year. Since late last year a production team has been in Brisbane filming new TV series K-9, ...

HOMER D'OH SO CATCHY - Daily Star

Posted: 08 Jun 2009 04:24 AM PDT


HOMER D'OH SO CATCHY
Daily Star, UK
By Neil Hyde Telly fans have voted "d'oh" as their favourite catchphrase from a children's TV programme. Homer Simpson's classic curse, described as an "annoying grunt" in the show's script, was first used in a short episode shown on the Tracey Ullman ...

A Funeral For A Time Lord - io9

Posted: 08 Jun 2009 02:20 AM PDT


A Funeral For A Time Lord
io9, CA
We have to doff our hats, in sadness and respect, to Doctor Who fan Seb Neale for leaving this plane of existence in such style. His entire funeral was an homage to Neale's favorite time traveling series. Sonic screwdriver salute, everyone. ...

Jude Law in 'Hamlet': What did the critics think? - Los Angeles Times

Posted: 08 Jun 2009 12:16 AM PDT


Jude Law in 'Hamlet': What did the critics think?
Los Angeles Times, CA
She added that Law lacks the wit and humor displayed by David Tennant's Hamlet earlier this season, but that he "delivered the play's big lines with ease." Michael Billington of the Guardian had mostly praise for the actor: "I missed the quicksilver ...

BLOG The Joy of 3D

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 10:48 PM PDT

Remembering his first ever 3D experience, blogger Jamie Starbuck contemplates the future of 3D technology at home: The Joy of 3D For a reason that has forever been beyond my limited capacity to understand lots of puppies and pets in...

Pushing Daisies

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 09:52 PM PDT

Fancy a copy of Pushing Daisies: season two on DVD, some signed posters and more? Click here to enter our Pushing Daisies competition!

Sony Ericsson Satio : A 12 MegaPixel Beauty - Dialaphone

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 08:14 PM PDT


Sony Ericsson Satio : A 12 MegaPixel Beauty
Dialaphone, UK
The Satio has dispensed with both the CyberShot and Walkman branding, instead incorporating the best of them both (surely making it a CyberMan?), so music and photography fans won't find themselves split between which top-range phone to purchase, ...

SFX and Doctor Who nominated in British Fantasy Awards

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 07:41 PM PDT

The short-list of nominees for the 2009 British Fantasy Awardes has been announced and SFX is in there! Hurrah! But this isn't a free-for-all vote, so you you can't vote for us – we have to hope the BFA members who can vote have exquisite taste. Doctor Who...

British Fantasy Awards

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 07:31 PM PDT

The British Fantasy Society, which has presented the British Fantasy Awards since 1971, is this year adding a category for Best Television, and Doctor Who has been nominated for the new category, which does not appear to be strictly limited to the fantasy genre. Also nominated are "Battlestar Galactica", "Dead Set", "Supernatural" and "Dexter". Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale by Russell T Davies and Benjamin Cook has also been nominated for an award in the Best Non-Fiction category. A full list

Twilight Vampire In New Vampire Role

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 07:03 PM PDT

Is Cam Gigandet (the baddie in the first Twilight film) is in danger of being typecast? He's now nabbed a role in Priest, the Hollywood adaptation of the Japanese manga about a world ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires. He will play a...

Sony Ericsson Aino: upscale multimedia - The Digital NewsRoom

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 06:53 PM PDT


Sony Ericsson Aino: upscale multimedia
The Digital NewsRoom
Sony Ericsson's newest-born offers complete multimedia features in a rather astonishing design, provided with a recharging and synchronization base but also a kit of wireless stereo earphones, accessories which put the cellphone in the higher side of ...

Masi Oka, Virtual Hero

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 06:39 PM PDT

Heroes star Masi (Hiro) Oka has created a movie project called The Defenders, which he's sold to Dreamworks. The story is about "a group of mostly teenagers from around the world who are involved in a multiplayer video game, each unaware of who they really...

What's Mickey Rourke's Iron Man 2 Motto? Who's Dalton Playing On ... - io9

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 06:02 PM PDT


What's Mickey Rourke's Iron Man 2 Motto? Who's Dalton Playing On ...
io9, CA
[SpoilerTV-Movies] An anonymous tipster gave us some info about Timothy Dalton's supposed role in the final episodes of the David Tennant era. (So take it with a grain of salt.) Apparently, Dalton will be playing the Lord Chancellor of the High Council ...

The Word Magazine Interview

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 05:36 PM PDT

A little while back, I was pleased to be grilled for The Word Magazine by top journo Andrew Harrison (who seemed pleasantly surprised that I was aware of the goings on of him and his colleagues via their excellent podcast).  The issue is out today.  I talked mostly about Captain Britain, but we covered all sorts of stuff.  And I can report that there is definitely a geek contingent at work in the

All cisterns go for proud Sir Terry - Michael Pearlman's Wales ... - South Wales Argus

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 05:22 PM PDT


All cisterns go for proud Sir Terry - Michael Pearlman's Wales ...
South Wales Argus, UK
Filming of such high-quality programming as Casualty and Torchwood boosts the local economy by over £1 million a year? You do now! Fun facts! The idea was to get people to the City of Newport stand in the tented village. As I wrote on Saturday, ...

Talks held over Torchwood exhibit - BBC News

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 05:20 PM PDT


Talks held over Torchwood exhibit
BBC News, UK
An exhibition on the BBC Wales sci-fi series Torchwood is being planned just a stone's thrown from Captain Jack's underground hub in Cardiff Bay. The team behind the Doctor Who Up Close exhibition hope to make the most of the spin-off show's Cardiff ...

TELEVISION: Michael Shanks Online Launches Charity Auction! - Eclipse Magazine

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 04:48 PM PDT


TELEVISION: Michael Shanks Online Launches Charity Auction!
Eclipse Magazine, CA
... Sean Astin ("The Lord Of The Rings") and Gareth David Lloyd ("Torchwood"). * "SG-1″ team and individual photos, DVDs, and more, signed by Michael Shanks, Claudia Black, Amanda Tapping, Beau Bridges, Ben Browder and Christopher Judge, among others. ...

4oD back catalogue goes free! - Mirror.co.uk

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 03:58 PM PDT


4oD back catalogue goes free!
Mirror.co.uk, UK
That means hit show like Trigger Happy TV, Drop The Dead Donkey and Queer As Folk (Which launched the career of Dr Who writer Russell T Davies) sitting ready online on the 4oD site to play on your orders, compared to the iPlayer's past 7 days plus ...

4oD back catalogue goes free! - ElectricPig.tv

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 03:38 PM PDT


4oD back catalogue goes free!
ElectricPig.tv, UK
That means hit show like Trigger Happy TV, Drop The Dead Donkey and Queer As Folk (Which launched the career of Dr Who writer Russell T Davies) sitting ready online on the 4oD site to play on your orders, compared to the iPlayer's past 7 days plus ...

Industry Leaders: Jane Tranter Controller BBC Fiction - Rapid Talent

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 03:08 PM PDT


Industry Leaders: Jane Tranter Controller BBC Fiction
Rapid Talent, UK
From 2000 to 2006, Jane Tranter was Controller, Drama Commissioning, green-lighting productions including Cranford, Rome, Jane Eyre, Life On Mars, Bleak House, New Tricks, Hustle, Robin Hood, Five Days, White Girl, Doctor Who, Torchwood, Blackpool, ...

Plan for Torchwood exhibition in Cardiff Bay - WalesOnline

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 01:25 PM PDT


Plan for Torchwood exhibition in Cardiff Bay
WalesOnline, United Kingdom
The Torchwood Experience concept comes from the hugely-successful Doctor Who Experience in the nearby Red Dragon Centre, which counted 50000 visitors in its first month after opening in 2005. That has now been rolled out to cities all over the UK from ...

Introducing Trock: Songs about 'Doctor Who' - Digital Spy

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 01:17 PM PDT


Introducing Trock: Songs about 'Doctor Who'
Digital Spy, UK
For instance there's no song about the Cybermen on [this album], which is a big thing for me." "I really wanted to encourage people to start up their own Trock bands. Also I'd love to hopefully get embraced by the fandom. Wizard Rock is a really big ...

AlphaBits: Steven Moffat Takes 'Doctor Who' Back In Time - Airlock Alpha

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 11:12 AM PDT


AlphaBits: Steven Moffat Takes 'Doctor Who' Back In Time
Airlock Alpha, Florida
Not only did Neale bear a striking resemblance to David Tennant, he was a huge "Doctor Who" fan. So instead of finding a church to honor the life of their friend, they did what I hope my funeral is like: They made it "Doctor Who"-themed. ... complete ...

Expert advice: Tom Preston, executive coaching specialist - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 11:02 AM PDT


Expert advice: Tom Preston, executive coaching specialist
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom
Your dilemma sounds like a sketch from the Catherine Tate Show. It may be funny on TV but not when it is happening in your own office. Your colleague is probably not setting out to irritate you, and is simply unaware. But he does not have ESP so you ...

Long List Released Of Potential 2009 Portal Awards Nominees - Airlock Alpha

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 09:51 AM PDT


Long List Released Of Potential 2009 Portal Awards Nominees
Airlock Alpha, Florida
For Best Actor/Television, Olmos and "Doctor Who's" David Tennant joined Matthew Fox from "Lost" in getting first place votes, while in the Best Actress/Television category, five people received first place votes: Patricia Arquette from "Medium," ...

MICHAEL SHANKS ONLINE LAUNCHES 5TH ANNUAL ONLINE AUCTION JUNE 8, 2009 - Eclipse Magazine

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 07:28 AM PDT


MICHAEL SHANKS ONLINE LAUNCHES 5TH ANNUAL ONLINE AUCTION JUNE 8, 2009
Eclipse Magazine, CA
... Sean Astin ("The Lord Of The Rings") and Gareth David Lloyd ("Torchwood"). * "SG-1″ team and individual photos, dvds, and more, signed by Michael Shanks, Claudia Black, Amanda Tapping, Beau Bridges, Ben Browder and Christopher Judge, among others. ...

The Broken PC (Andy)

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 06:49 AM PDT

The bad luck at Torchsong continues. Tom Price looked the wrong way as he was crossing the street and was hit by a bike- not a car- and broke his arm. He stayed through the convention events on Saturday and then had to head home to rest and see his proper doctor.

John has been virtually attending thanks to a live video feed and has been delighting the fans with his trouble-maker charm.

Just a reminder for those of you who are mourning the troubles of Torchsong, a Doctor Who and Torchwood convention called Hurricane Who is going to be hosting Gareth on Halloween weekend. One day passes are going for $20 each until the end of June and a full weekend is only $55. For those who can't quite make it out to some of the pricier conventions, this could be a good solution. Check it out at their website.

News: Two Runs in 2010?

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 04:52 AM PDT

Rumours are circulating this weekend that the 2010 series of Doctor Who - season 31 in Kasterborous' book - will be split in two by the BBC to accomodate the FIFA World Cup which kicks off Friday June 11th 2010. By this stage, Doctor Who could conceivably be half way through its run (although it could also be nearing a conclusion) but the speculation on io9.com (via Life, Doctor Who and Combom) points to Steven Moffat opting to split the series in two. If the series took a summer break and...

News: Noel Clarke - Saviour of British Cinema?

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 04:06 AM PDT

Former Doctor Who companion Noel Clarke has been interviewed in the Guardian recently (Friday, with an appearance on GMTV timed to coincide) in which we discover that he's a hard working, driven man who doesn't spend his days in bed till noon. We do get these opinions of actors and other freelancers that they spend their days in pyjamas, not getting dressed until it's time to attend awards ceremonies and development meetings - and certainly as far as Noel Clarke is concerned, that couldn't be...

Solving the problem of a new 'Maria' - Today's Zaman

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 04:03 AM PDT


Solving the problem of a new 'Maria'
Today's Zaman, Turkey
So the call went out across the United Kingdom for all young girls who ever dreamed of being Julie Andrews to come and give a panel of judges -- Lloyd Webber, theater producer David Ian, "Torchwood's" John Barrowman and vocal coach Zoe Tyler ...

“The best of times is now!” :A musical summer in London Theatre - Jewish Theatre

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 01:02 AM PDT


"The best of times is now!" :A musical summer in London Theatre
Jewish Theatre, Israel
Just as audiences are savouring the chemistry between the current couple, Roger Allam's Albin and Philip Quast's Georges (his second stint in the role), the next Albin, John Barrowman (hugely popular star of BBC TV's Dr Who and Torchwood) has already ...

Who should get dancing? - TeleText

Posted: 07 Jun 2009 12:25 AM PDT


Who should get dancing?
TeleText, UK
Steph, Northampton Jack Bauer, Shaun the Sheep, Dot Branning, Jonathan Ross and David Tennant! I've never watched SCD but that lot would have me glued! Al, Cambs I'd love to be waltzed by Daniel Craig if that counts. But no fake tan please! ...

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 152

Posted: 06 Jun 2009 11:34 PM PDT

"I've come to help. I'm the Doctor."

Outpost Gallifrey Presents:
Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 152
Running Time: 1:04:08

All news edition: Karen Gillan Recap, Outpost Gallifrey Closing, Gallifreyan Embassy New Website, Who Party 14 Toronto, Doctor Who/Torchwood Come...

BBC Considers Splitting Fifth 'Doctor Who' Season - Airlock Alpha

Posted: 06 Jun 2009 08:34 PM PDT


BBC Considers Splitting Fifth 'Doctor Who' Season
Airlock Alpha, Florida
"Torchwood" also had its third season truncated to five episodes, which will air in a single week later this month on both sides of the pond. So crazy scheduling? It just might happen. But once nice thing that could come from it is a pretty solid 2010 ...

News: Hack of the Week!

Posted: 06 Jun 2009 08:25 PM PDT

The speculation and rumour mill has sadly come to this - a Hack of the Week Award for the usually readable and geneuine Den of Geek, whose recent summary of Doctor Who special rumours has crossed the line from informed tittle-tattle to reading Outpost Gallifrey's forum and The Sun and printing rumour as fact. These elements have lead to a pretty dire article on Den of Geek - a site we like - that rambles through various tabloid reports but lends them too much credence. Only Den of Geek's...

News: BBC America Picks Up Who

Posted: 06 Jun 2009 07:58 PM PDT

BBC America have planned a week of High Definition content for July - and the highlight is the recent Easter Special Planet of the Dead, which will be followed by the subsequent 2010 Doctor Who specials. Joining Doctor Who on BBC America wll be Primeval, Being Human and editions of non-genre programming such as Top Gear and the overrated Gavin and Stacey. BBC America chief Garth Ancier is extremely happy with the HD week of sci fi shows - which also includes Torchwood: Children of Earth -...

Stargate Universe teaser clips make it look like Battlestar

Posted: 06 Jun 2009 07:16 PM PDT

Three new videos are online now, delivering a glimpse into the latest Stargate spin-off. They include clips from the show, plus soundbites from the cast. And it seems like the show will have a different tone from previous Stargate incarnations. Slightly...

Morbius not the villain in Spider-Man 4

Posted: 06 Jun 2009 06:54 PM PDT

Over at The New York Post , producer Todd Black teased some facts about the next Spider-Man film. He was being interviewed about The Taking of Pelham 123, but he confirmed a couple of interesting facts about Spider-Man 4 during the course of the interview:...

Dr Who star David Tennant encouraged me to join Torchwood, reveals ... - Glasgow Sunday Mail

Posted: 06 Jun 2009 02:18 PM PDT


Dr Who star David Tennant encouraged me to join Torchwood, reveals ...
Glasgow Sunday Mail, UK
HUNKY model Rik Makarem has landed a dream role in cult Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood. The 27-year-old martial arts expert will play dishy Rupesh Patanjali in series three of the sci-fi epic - Children Of Earth - which hits our screens in July. ...

Doc Said Scots Are Like Time Lords..Out for World Domination ... - California Chronicle

Posted: 06 Jun 2009 01:01 PM PDT


Doc Said Scots Are Like Time Lords..Out for World Domination ...
California Chronicle, CA
By HEATHER GREENAWAY HUNKY model Rik Makarem has landed a dream role in cult Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood. The 27-year-old martial arts expert will play dishy Rupesh Patanjali in series three of the sci-fi epic - Children Of Earth - which hits our ...

The Great Outdoors

Posted: 06 Jun 2009 08:56 AM PDT

Stansted C of E Primary School celebrated its annual summer fete today, with one special difference! This year, the school was lucky enough to play host to a Tommy Knight signing, and I and a friend were lucky enough to go along!

Tommy was there to raise money for his favourite charity, the Demelza House Children's Hospice - a cause which aims to provide care for over 450 children with life-limiting illnesses. Tom raised over £1000 for the charity last June after attending a signing at The Oncoming Storm convention. SARAH-JANE.tv were lucky enough to cover his donation to the hospice the following month! This year, half the money raised by Tom's activities at the fete will also go toward benefiting the school where he'll be doing his signing.

Stansted C of E Primary is a small rural school with just over 80 pupils. With only four classrooms across the school, year groups of different ages are often combined in one room when taught their lessons. The school has some superb facilities and no doubt a most excellent teaching staff, but the money raised from events like these offer rural schools like Stansted Primary the chance to grow and enhance their teaching experience. Plus, it's an opportunity for the pupils, their parents and the locals to have a bit of summer fun, too!

The event kicked off with some traditional maypole dancing, very well choreographed if I might say so! Particularly fond of the 'Weave' routine!

After all the dancing, Tommy snapped a few pictures for the press with the May King and Queen, along with their attendees. D'aww!

Tom even had the time to take part in an egg catching contest. He and his partner had to chuck an egg to each other and with each successful catch, they had to take a step back making it harder for them to succeed! Tom eventually lost when the egg splattered all over his fingers!

At the end of the day, SARAH-JANE.tv surprised Tom with a few pressies! Amongst them, a Good Luck card signed by everyone at the fete wishing Tom well for his exams, a little chocolate treat from moi and le pièce de résistance?


A gift from SARAH-JANE.tv reader, Brian, which left Tommy speechless!



So props to you, Brian! Very creative present! Tom and his folks loved it! More so since Tommy himself is studying Art at school!


All in all, a grand day oot with fun had by all! Many thanks to Stansted C of E Primary, in particular organiser Trisha Broszek and her daughter Victoria, for all their hospitality! And many thanks to Tommy Knight and his family for letting me hang out with 'em for the day, even behind the scenes!

"How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?" to Debut on BBC America ... - Playbill.com

Posted: 06 Jun 2009 08:54 AM PDT


"How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?" to Debut on BBC America ...
Playbill.com, NY
... each week for Andrew Lloyd Webber and a panel of three expert critics - including David Ian, one of the biggest theatre producers in the UK; John Barrowman, 'Torchwood' star and musical theater leading man; and Zoe Tyler, a tough vocal coach. ...

What To Watch This Week | June 7-13 - Kansas City Star

Posted: 06 Jun 2009 08:19 AM PDT


What To Watch This Week | June 7-13
Kansas City Star, MO
"Torchwood" star John Barrowman is one of the judges. •"The Closer" returns (8 pm, TNT), although unlike most cable shows it never really seems to go away. You sit through the standard-issue story twists on "The Closer" (and a stock crime-show device ...

Terminator 5 may be set in London

Posted: 06 Jun 2009 06:18 AM PDT

The current buzz from Bleeding Cool (via /Film and Den Of Geek ) is that the follow-up to Terminator Salvation will be set in London, and in the present day (presumably the present day when the movie is released in about 2011). And John Connor will still...

Talking points - Times Online

Posted: 06 Jun 2009 04:47 AM PDT


Talking points
Times Online, UK
Comparisons were inevitably drawn with David Tennant's performance of the role in last year's Royal Shakespeare Company production. Tennant was judged the "best Hamlet in years" by the Guardian's Michael Billington, but dismissed as "that man from ...

Hamlet, Wyndham's, London Sister Act, Palladium, London Arcadia ... - Independent

Posted: 06 Jun 2009 04:34 AM PDT


Hamlet, Wyndham's, London Sister Act, Palladium, London Arcadia ...
Independent, UK
It's a nerve-rackingly hard act to follow: playing the Prince of Denmark so soon after David Tennant's incisive, lionised take on the role. One West End Hamlet doth tread upon another's heel. But I'm inclined to say the more the merrier, if they're all ...

Sketch Comedy Saturday: Big Train - TV Squad

Posted: 05 Jun 2009 11:21 PM PDT


Sketch Comedy Saturday: Big Train
TV Squad, CA
Julia Davis later went on to create the black-as-hell comedy Nighty Night, Catherine Tate became the tenth Doctor's sassiest companion, and Mark Heap continued his strange combination of neurotic and physical comedy as Brian in Spaced and Dr. Alan ...

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