Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News


Localized: Fulton Lights' Healing Waters EP - Decider DC

Posted: 01 Sep 2009 09:25 AM PDT


Decider DC

Localized: Fulton Lights' Healing Waters EP
Decider DC
... had spent the past seven years in Brooklyn making music under various names (Maestro Echoplex, John Guilt) and with artists from The Hold Steady, Dalek, ...

Madonna wants Blanchett for musical - People's Daily Online

Posted: 01 Sep 2009 07:37 AM PDT


Madonna wants Blanchett for musical
People&os;s Daily Online
... wants the 'Notes On A Scandal' actress to take on the lead role opposite 'Doctor Who' actor David Tennant after opting against casting Keira Knightley. ...

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Madonna ready to direct - Galatta.com

Posted: 01 Sep 2009 06:39 AM PDT


Madonna ready to direct
Galatta.com
Rumour has it that Madonna is intent on getting David Tennant and Cate Blanchett to don the lead roles in the movie, whose script is complete.

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Madonna wants Cate for movie - The Age

Posted: 01 Sep 2009 06:39 AM PDT


Madonna wants Cate for movie
The Age
She wants the Notes On A Scandal actress to take on the lead role opposite Doctor Who actor David Tennant after opting against casting Keira Knightley. ...

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Madonna wants Cate for movie - Brisbane Times

Posted: 01 Sep 2009 06:38 AM PDT


Madonna wants Cate for movie
Brisbane Times
She wants the Notes On A Scandal actress to take on the lead role opposite Doctor Who actor David Tennant after opting against casting Keira Knightley. ...

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Madonna wants Blanchett for musical - MSN Singapore

Posted: 01 Sep 2009 06:26 AM PDT


MSN Singapore

Madonna wants Blanchett for musical
MSN Singapore
Madonna is hoping to cast Cate Blanchett and David Tennant in 'Wallis', the biopic about American socialite Wallis Simpson which she is set to direct and ...

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Madonna wants Blanchett for musical - China Daily

Posted: 01 Sep 2009 06:25 AM PDT


China Daily

Madonna wants Blanchett for musical
China Daily
... wants the 'Notes On A Scandal' actress to take on the lead role opposite 'Doctor Who' actor David Tennant after opting against casting Keira Knightley. ...

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News: More Revamps To Come?

Posted: 01 Sep 2009 06:16 AM PDT

In light of the recent overhaul of the BBC's Official Doctor Who site - which went as far as a new section and some relabelling - TVSquad have asked "is that it?" It's a fair point - the current look has been with the site for 2 years now, and since we've all known about David Tennant's departure for almost a year the guys behind the BBC site (who do a sterling job) have had more than enough time to plan something more than a change of focus from the TV show to a short animated...

Madonna wants Cate for movie - Sydney Morning Herald

Posted: 01 Sep 2009 05:08 AM PDT


Madonna wants Cate for movie
Sydney Morning Herald
She wants the Notes On A Scandal actress to take on the lead role opposite Doctor Who actor David Tennant after opting against casting Keira Knightley. ...

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'Yes, we know who you are...'

Posted: 01 Sep 2009 04:03 AM PDT

Paraphrased a teeny bit, but SJA's enigmatic Brand Manager, Edward Russell, said as much when I introduced myself to him at the See Me on CBBC event in Manchester over the weekend. Furthermore, he was actually aware of SARAH-JANE.tv! I kid thee not. 'We know everything(!)' he quipped.


Having been up since the crack o' dawn to get to Manchester before 9am [only three hours sleep, gah!] I can honestly say there's no greater wake-up call than hearing a senior New Who rep say he knows about your fansite!

If this interactive CBBC tour is any indication, though, the Beeb are really starting to acknowledge the value of fandom. This is evident in the sheer workmanship that went into the SJA corner of the event; where they'd recreated Mr Smith's attic set just so fans could have a go re-enacting mini episodes specially penned for the tour by SJA's very own Gary Russell!


Don't worry, that isn't Mr Smith's new screensaver for Series 3(!)

The basic format of the activity involved having kids go backstage for a few minutes to practice a simple SJA script. Once they were familiar with it, they'd be brought out for a dress rehearsal with a pseudo-alien played by 'Jeff' [pictured], a rather adorkable 20-something CBBC rep. Here, the children could iron out a few kinks with their lines but for their final performance, the Beeb surprised 'em by whipping out a real-life SJA alien for them to act with!

This process was repeated dozens of times throughout the day, so to add a little variety they had two stories with two different aliens for kids to perform alongside. One performance involved a Judoon, and the other...a Blathereen!

' Really?!' I exclaimed, when Edward Russell informed me of this. 'Bet they're exactly like the Slitheen to save on the budget, right?'

'Actually,' he smirked, pausing for effect. 'They're Orange!'

The sound of my jaw hitting the floor could've been heard from space...


SARAH-JANE.tv founder, Anthony, [who'd accompanied me to the CBBC event that day] thought it worked, though. Orange is so their colour. And a lot more alieny, to boot! I'd tend to agree. Orange is quite a mature colour choice, and suits them a lot more than Green, I find. Of course, you can just imagine Clyde cracking a few jokes at their expense when the Blathereen make their first appearance in SJA's series three finale! To see both the Blathereen and Judoon in action, check out our exclusive videos of both performances below!

You may see a little surprise at the start of each ;)







The Sarah Jane Adventures © BBC 2009

You can distinctly hear Sarah Jane saying she's 'out and about searching for a missing spaceship that's fallen to Earth'! Prisoner of the Judoon reference, w00t! The clothes she's wearing seem to reinforce this, as that's the same attire she wore in the recently leaked series three promo pic.

The timing of the performances were a bit off 'cause they had another kid on a computer doing all the sound effects! Here's the interface that they used:


They even had a child as a 'Director' with a clapper board and everything! Personally, I thought that particular role was a bit pointless and didn't get the child as involved with the activity as they could've been. It felt more like a position a child could be shunned into if they weren't good at performing or using computers. Other than that though, I thought the activity was superb!

At the end of their session, the kids could collect a free DVD of their performance to take home with 'em! Lucky things! Grown-ups like myself couldn't take part *sob* but I did get the opportunity to go on set after hours!

'Mr Smith, I need you!' *dork*


When we weren't taking nerdy pictures of the attic, we went around the Trafford Centre to see what other SJA-ish activities we could get up to!


Ant and I gave got free SJA goodies to fans participating in the tour that day.


We dorkily surfed SARAH-JANE.tv and Gallifrey Base at an Apple Store.


We had a laugh at some VERY overpriced SJA DVD's in HMV.

And la pièce de résistance?


Ohhh yes...we actually did it...


It had a proper Warriors of Kudlak-style training video and everything! Sadly we couldn't actually take any pictures in the arena, but here are some dorky shots of Anthony and I in our Combat 3000-ish garb!


T'was the first time I'd ever played, and I can honestly say I'm totally hooked! First game we had, I placed 19th on the rankings. *fail* But let no one say I'm not a fast learner, 'cause by the second game I'd climbed up to 4th! Anthony pwned pretty hard and fragged himself into 2nd on the leaderboard!


Note the dorky handle. :P Anthony nabbed 'Dr Who' straightaway, whilst I opted for something a little more Luke-y. *tips hat to Mr Knight* An hour of gameage later, we got some fun caricatures done of ourselves by a busking arty fellow:


Anthony thought his drawing didn't look anything like him, but I thought mine came out fairly accurate(!) Albeit not entirely flattering :P


It was approaching evening now, and what with the CBBC event coming to an end and Anthony heading off to work - we had to part ways shortly after. :(

On the train ride home, I reflected on what an amazing day I'd had and how my friendship with Ant was pretty solid. I even pondered everything I'd learnt from New Who's Senior Brand Executive, Edward Russell, who was more than generous in the exclusive SJA info he'd been kind enough to pass onto me...

I was excited to learn a brand spankin' new cinema trailer for the third series was being planned, which would feature all four of the leading cast as opposed to just one or two. Look out for that tagged to kids films in the coming month or so! I was also thrilled to learn that the new cast publicity shots were going to feature a different coloured background and an interesting technique where the cast have more interactivity with the picture elements. I'm aware of which colour and picture elements they'll use, but it's better left a surprise!

By far the most exciting thing I'd learnt concerned a cinematic SJA screening being planned in Liverpool prior to Waters of Mars airing. :O All four of the leading cast will be attending, but from what I gather - it's a press-only event! I'm guessing it's an advance screening of The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith, featuring David Tennant - but it could just as easily be a random two-parter.

I'll endeavour to learn more when I see the CBBC Tour again, this time at the Thames Festival in London! Young fans can expect to take part in a slightly different story concerning the Berserker necklace, with an opening video featuring Anjli Mohindra! Here's a little preview to whet your appetite:


Wanna see more? Then come along to the Thames Festival on September 12th! Seeing the story performed live is a hundred times better than watching one of my cruddy videos, and it's a great day out, to boot. =D Hope to see you thar!

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Madonna wants Cate Blanchett to star in - LIVENEWS.com.au

Posted: 01 Sep 2009 03:50 AM PDT


LIVENEWS.com.au

Madonna wants Cate Blanchett to star in
LIVENEWS.com.au
... and wants the actress Cate Blanchett to take on the lead role opposite 'Doctor Who' actor David Tennant after opting against casting Keira Knightley. ...

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Madonna to Direct Movie Starring Cate... - Hollyscoop

Posted: 01 Sep 2009 02:51 AM PDT


Madonna to Direct Movie Starring Cate Blanchett
Hollyscoop
According to The Sun, she is considering Dr. Who star David Tennant to play Edward. A source tells the publication, "The final script is now written and the ...

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Madonna wants Cate for musical - Tonight

Posted: 01 Sep 2009 02:40 AM PDT


Madonna wants Cate for musical
Tonight
... wants the 'Notes On A Scandal' actress to take on the lead role opposite 'Doctor Who' actor David Tennant after opting against casting Keira Knightley. ...

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'Torchwood' blogging: “Children of Ea... - Flick Filosopher

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 11:55 PM PDT


'Torchwood' blogging: "Children of Earth: Day Two"
Flick Filosopher
If Torchwood comes back for more, it's gonna be very different. Could even be a new city. That could be fun. Still: Russell Davies blew up downtown Cardiff. ...

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Madonna wants Blanchett in musical - Ireland Online

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 09:27 PM PDT


Madonna wants Blanchett in musical
Ireland Online
... wants the 'Notes On A Scandal' actress to take on the lead role opposite 'Doctor Who' actor David Tennant after opting against casting Keira Knightley. ...

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Playhouse Theatre Sets Stage for Youn... - Click Liverpool

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 09:19 PM PDT


Playhouse Theatre Sets Stage for Young Romance
Click Liverpool
... for their marriage include Richard Briers who was married in Liverpool whilst working at the Playhouse and Elisabeth Sladen who met her husband here. ...

Madonna Wants Cate Blanchett To Star ... - Post Chronicle

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 09:14 PM PDT


Madonna Wants Cate Blanchett To Star In Her New Musical
Post Chronicle
... wants the 'Notes On A Scandal' actress to take on the lead role opposite 'Doctor Who' actor David Tennant after opting against casting Keira Knightley. ...

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Madonna wants Kate Blanchett to star ... - AZ Central.com

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 09:13 PM PDT


Madonna wants Kate Blanchett to star in her musical
AZ Central.com
... wants the 'Notes On A Scandal' actress to take on the lead role opposite 'Doctor Who' actor David Tennant after opting against casting Keira Knightley. ...

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Win: Pixie Lott Album Launch Party - Londonist

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 08:12 PM PDT


Londonist

Win: Pixie Lott Album Launch Party
Londonist
Although it might seem like 'Mama Do' has only just left our radios, Pixie will be celebrating the release of her new, very Billie Piper-esque, single 'Boys ...

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ART/CULTURE - Urbanite Baltimore

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 08:00 PM PDT


ART/CULTURE
Urbanite Baltimore
... Hilarity," featuring comic takes from such pop-culture villains as GI Joe's archenemy Cobra Commander and an evil extraterrestrial Dalek from Dr. Who. ...

Bruschi, Brady, and getting ready for... - Boston Globe

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 07:54 PM PDT


Boston Globe

Bruschi, Brady, and getting ready for the Bills
Boston Globe
My interpretation of it, from afar, is that it could be a coach, a front-office employee, or perhaps a trainer/doctor who works on behalf of the Patriots. ...

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Pop culture Q&A: A new Dr. Who' is in... - San Luis Obispo Tribune

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 07:12 PM PDT


Pop culture Q&A: A new Dr. Who' is in the wings
San Luis Obispo Tribune
Then will come "The End of Time," a two-parter marking the end of David Tennant's tenure as the Doctor, as well as the end of Russell T. Davies' run as ...

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Pop culture Q&A: A new Dr. Who' is in... - Fresno Bee

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 07:11 PM PDT


Pop culture Q&A: A new Dr. Who' is in the wings
Fresno Bee
Then will come "The End of Time," a two-parter marking the end of David Tennant's tenure as the Doctor, as well as the end of Russell T. Davies' run as ...

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Pop culture Q&A: A new Dr. Who' is in... - CharlotteObserver.com

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 07:10 PM PDT


Pop culture Q&A: A new Dr. Who' is in the wings
CharlotteObserver.com
Then will come "The End of Time," a two-parter marking the end of David Tennant's tenure as the Doctor, as well as the end of Russell T. Davies' run as ...

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Pop culture Q&A: A new Dr. Who' is in... - SunHerald.com (registration)

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 07:09 PM PDT


Pop culture Q&A: A new Dr. Who' is in the wings
SunHerald.com (registration)
Then will come "The End of Time," a two-parter marking the end of David Tennant's tenure as the Doctor, as well as the end of Russell T. Davies' run as ...

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Pop culture Q&A: A new Dr. Who' is in... - Belleville News Democrat

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 07:08 PM PDT


Pop culture Q&A: A new Dr. Who' is in the wings
Belleville News Democrat
Then will come "The End of Time," a two-parter marking the end of David Tennant's tenure as the Doctor, as well as the end of Russell T. Davies' run as ...

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Pop culture Q&A: A new Dr. Who' is in... - Macon Telegraph

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 07:08 PM PDT


Pop culture Q&A: A new Dr. Who' is in the wings
Macon Telegraph
Then will come "The End of Time," a two-parter marking the end of David Tennant's tenure as the Doctor, as well as the end of Russell T. Davies' run as ...

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Pop culture Q&A: A new Dr. Who' is in... - Modesto Bee

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 07:07 PM PDT


Pop culture Q&A: A new Dr. Who' is in the wings
Modesto Bee
Then will come "The End of Time," a two-parter marking the end of David Tennant's tenure as the Doctor, as well as the end of Russell T. Davies' run as ...

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'Wallis' update: Madonna wants Cate B... - Monsters and Critics.com

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 07:06 PM PDT


Monsters and Critics.com

'Wallis' update: Madonna wants Cate Blanchett for musical
Monsters and Critics.com
... wants the 'Notes On A Scandal' actress to take on the lead role opposite 'Doctor Who' actor David Tennant after opting against casting Keira Knightley. ...

and more »

Pop culture Q&A: A new Dr. Who' is in... - Bradenton Herald

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 07:04 PM PDT


Pop culture Q&A: A new Dr. Who' is in the wings
Bradenton Herald
Then will come "The End of Time," a two-parter marking the end of David Tennant's tenure as the Doctor, as well as the end of Russell T. Davies' run as ...

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Del Toro over The Hobbit - Filmtotaal

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 06:47 PM PDT


Filmtotaal

Del Toro over The Hobbit
Filmtotaal
Als laatste meldt del Toro dat je niet hoeft te rekenen op David Tennant of Tom Cruise in de rol van Bilbo. "If after AVATAR the market may change and ...

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Theatrical Trailer For 'Stargate: Uni... - Airlock Alpha

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 05:18 PM PDT


Airlock Alpha

Theatrical Trailer For 'Stargate: Universe' Now Out
Airlock Alpha
... a common practice in other countries like the United Kingdom, which has a habit of showing "Doctor Who" and "Torchwood" trailers ahead of movies there. ...

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Eve Myles drama pulls in 4.7 million - Digital Spy

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 03:24 PM PDT


Eve Myles drama pulls in 4.7 million
Digital Spy
The programme, starring Trevor Eve and Torchwood's Eve Myles, pulled in a decent 4.67m (19.8%) between 8.30pm and 10pm. The half-hour Would I Lie To You? ...

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HOT: JORDAN GOES BALLISTIC! - New Magazine

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 03:06 PM PDT


HOT: JORDAN GOES BALLISTIC!
New Magazine
Charlotte Church tells new! why she wants to tone up as Billie Piper debuts a frighteningly gaunt figure. In this week's Gossip To Go! we reveal how Louise ...

Madonna wants Blanchett for musical - Monsters and Critics.com

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 02:33 PM PDT


Madonna wants Blanchett for musical
Monsters and Critics.com
... wants the 'Notes On A Scandal' actress to take on the lead role opposite 'Doctor Who' actor David Tennant after opting against casting Keira Knightley. ...

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David Tennant's a time lord in a hurry - This is London

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 02:26 PM PDT


This is London

David Tennant's a time lord in a hurry
This is London
David Tennant took his new girlfriend Georgia Moffett to The Ivy over the weekend. The pair met when Georgia, 24, co-starred in Doctor Who with Tennant. ...

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Madonna set to make film on Duchess o... - Little About

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 02:12 PM PDT


Madonna set to make film on Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson
Little About
Madge, 51, hopes that Scottish actor David Tennant, 38, and Aussie actress Cate Blanchett, 40, will star in the movie about Wallis Simpson, ...

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Madonna set to make film on Duchess o... - Thaindian.com

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 02:12 PM PDT


Thaindian.com

Madonna set to make film on Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson
Thaindian.com
Madge, 51, hopes that Scottish actor David Tennant, 38, and Aussie actress Cate Blanchett, 40, will star in the movie about Wallis Simpson, ...

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Madonna plots Wallis Simpson movie - DotMusic.com

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 01:38 PM PDT


DotMusic.com

Madonna plots Wallis Simpson movie
DotMusic.com
Madonna is said to be lining up Blanchett for the lead role, while she is considering Dr Who star David Tennant to play Edward, according to The Sun. ...

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TV Review: Framed - Leicester Mercury

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 01:33 PM PDT


TV Review: Framed
Leicester Mercury
And most importantly of all, he finds love, with Eve Myles' free-spirited teacher. It's a charming story, only marginally marred by the dawning of the ...

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Madonna to direct 'Wallis' - North India Times

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:31 PM PDT


Madonna to direct 'Wallis'
North India Times
The 51-year-old is trying to get David Tennant and Cate Blanchett to do the project. "The final script is now written and the locations have been scouted. ...

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Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus DVD R... - Den Of Geek

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:25 PM PDT


Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus DVD Review
Den Of Geek
Dalek creator Terry Nation brings us a classic Hartnell Who story in this new release of the Doctor's adventures... I'm often asked by new Who fans to ...

Madonna to direct 'Wallis' - Argentina Star

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 11:53 AM PDT


Madonna to direct 'Wallis'
Argentina Star
The 51-year-old is trying to get David Tennant and Cate Blanchett to do the project. 'The final script is now written and the locations have been scouted. ...

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Madonna to direct 'Wallis' - Malaysia Sun

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 11:50 AM PDT


Madonna to direct 'Wallis'
Malaysia Sun
The 51-year-old is trying to get David Tennant and Cate Blanchett to do the project. 'The final script is now written and the locations have been scouted. ...

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Madonna to direct 'Wallis' - Zimbabwe Star

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 11:49 AM PDT


Madonna to direct 'Wallis'
Zimbabwe Star
The 51-year-old is trying to get David Tennant and Cate Blanchett to do the project. 'The final script is now written and the locations have been scouted. ...

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Madonna to direct `Wallis` - Spicezee

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 11:36 AM PDT


Spicezee

Madonna to direct `Wallis`
Spicezee
The 51-year-old is trying to get David Tennant and Cate Blanchett to do the project. "The final script is now written and the locations have been scouted. ...

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Sci-Fi On TV: What I Watched Over Sum... - Airlock Alpha

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 11:25 AM PDT


Sci-Fi On TV: What I Watched Over Summer Break
Airlock Alpha
I tuned into the "Torchwood" miniseries "Children of Earth," which I thought had a great buildup, but a poor finale. Gwen had nothing useful to do, ...

Madonna to direct 'Wallis' - SamayLive

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 11:05 AM PDT


Madonna to direct 'Wallis'
SamayLive
The 51-year-old is trying to get David Tennant and Cate Blanchett to do the project. "The final script is now written and the locations have been scouted. ...

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Madonna to direct 'Wallis' - Thaindian.com

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 11:05 AM PDT


Thaindian.com

Madonna to direct 'Wallis'
Thaindian.com
The 51-year-old is trying to get David Tennant and Cate Blanchett to do the project. "The final script is now written and the locations have been scouted. ...

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Exclusive: If It Wasn't Ianto, It Wou... - Airlock Alpha

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 11:04 AM PDT


Exclusive: If It Wasn't Ianto, It Would've Been Rhys
Airlock Alpha
When the announcement was first made that "Torchwood" would return for a third season on BBC One, fans received the news ...

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