Saturday, February 19, 2011

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Doctor Who: production roundup - The Doctor Who News Page

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 02:20 PM PST


Doctor Who: production roundup
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Walliams said, "I am a huge fan of Doctor Who and am so looking forward to working with Matt Smith and running up and down some corridors with him." His episode has been written by Toby Whithouse, whose previous contributions include The Vampires of ...

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Pre-Order Everyone's Just So So Special

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 10:05 AM PST

When he released his last collection of short stories, Robert Shearman did a very silly thing. He decided that fifty of the leatherbound editions would each have a new story, individually handwritten and sealed in envelopes. He hurt his wrist writing that out. He moaned a lot.

He said he'd never do anything like that again.

But this year, he's being sillier.

Everyone's Just So So Special is his third collection of stories, and its theme is history. Twenty-one short stories of the comical and the absurd, the touching and the horrific, all glancing off the way we perceive time and memory. But for the leatherbound edition, he's proposing to write another hundred short stories. And all uniquely tailored to the people who pre-order the book.

The hundred stories will each take the form of an encyclopaedia entry about a person forgotten to history, someone who nearly became famous, but never quite did. And the stories will be inspired by the names of the hundred customers who pre-order this edition. "If Nicholas Briggs ordered a copy, then Nicholas Briggs would find within the book a story about a fictitious ancestor of his who shares his name. Utterly exclusive, and individually handwritten by the author."

After release of the regular hardback, the one hundred stories will be presented online, so that everyone can see the results of the project, and that each of the entries are completely original.

Everyone's Just So So Special will be released in July, on the back of Tiny Deaths (winner of the World Fantasy Award) and Love Songs for the Shy and Cynical (winner of the Shirley Jackson Award, the Edge Hill Readers Prize, and the British Fantasy Award). These special leatherbound copies - strictly limited to one hundred - will retail at £40, and can be pre-ordered now.

Asked what story he'd write about a Nicholas Briggs, Shearman gave the matter some considerable thought, and said, "Sounds as if he probably came from peasant stock to me."


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WhovianNet news, today celebrating two years online!

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 10:00 AM PST

Today is another landmark day for WhovianNet, as we are celebrating the 2nd birthday of our news site! On February 20th 2009, we launched our news site as a separate blog. Since then, it's been fully integrated into the main site and now stands as what you see today! Although its look has changed, its purpose has always remained the same [...]

Happy Birthday, Anjli Mohindra!

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 10:00 AM PST

Birthday celebrations are in order today for actress Anjli Mohindra! Anjli has appeared on our screens as Rani Chandra in Series 2, Series 3 and Series 4 of The Sarah Jane Adventures, and will be back as the budding journalist in its fifth series in the autumn. She turns 21 today, and we hope she has a brilliant day. Post [...]

Doctor Who: production roundup

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 09:18 AM PST

Back at the beginning of the month, David Walliams revealed that he would be appearing in an episode of the next series of Doctor Who; more details have now been released regarding his role by the BBC and other media outlets:
It's been confirmed that David Walliams will appear in the new series. He'll feature in a spooky episode playing a character called Gibbis.

Walliams said, "I am a huge fan of Doctor Who and am so looking forward to working with Matt Smith and running up and down some corridors with him."

His episode has been written by Toby Whithouse, whose previous contributions include The Vampires of Venice and School Reunion.
 
Further casting details for episodes have been revealed through agencies over the course of February.

Spotlight lists a number of guest stars under the direction of Peter Hoar. Actress Frances Barber plays a character named Kovarian; recent roles include Elizabeth in the BBC Christmas Tale Nativity, and Janice in ITV's The Fattest Man in Britain. Christina Chong plays Lorna Bucket - she will feature as an Interpreter in the forthcoming film sequel, Johnny English Reborn. Meanwhile, Joshua Hayes takes on his first television role as a character named Lucas.
 
Actor Geoffrey Burton has been listed as "Nasa Man" - though no director has been listed, this credit would seem to tie in with the American-themed opening two-parter for the series written by Steven Moffat and directed by Toby Haynes. Burton is better known for stage roles, but has appeared in Law and Order and Family Affairs.

Michael Begley has been listed as appearing as Mulligan in the just finished episode three written by Steve Thompson and directed by Jeremy Webb (coverage below); the actor has recently featured as Mark the hospital chaplain in Being Human, and as Orson in the revived Minder.
 
Mark Jermin Management has also listed two child actors to appear in roles this series.

Edmond Moulton appeared in the two-part story written by Matthew Graham and directed by Julian Simpson, playing a character named Adam.

Oscar Lloyd's character has yet to be revealed; he has had two prominent roles on television, playing Will Wylde in ITV's Emmerdale, and is now perhaps best recognised as Sidney in the BBC's Lark Rise to Candleford.


In Production

After the media-intensive, public-friendly filming for Doctor Who in Charlestown at the beginning of the month, February has since seen the production crew retreat from sight back into studio and other private locations to continue work on the Steve Thompson-penned episode three.

Though 'over the horizon', Hugh Bonneville continued to regale us with tweets on the 'high seas' during the course of his filming schedule:
07 19:07 Skulduggery on the high seas was knackering today.
         Talk about poop-decked. Well done crew.
08 12:00 *gallops up hill on charger, grabs fluttering flag, brandishes it aloft*
         BRING BACK #JustWilliam #BBC !
08 12:08 I get about *gallops off towards Tardis, horse gets wedged in Police Box door,
         hat falls off*
08 17:58 Am having a fab time running around the Tardis at the mo. 
         Congrats on the wonderful body of work. Hx 
08 22:47 me gunwales have been awash with them pirates. And none of them rinse.
08 22:53 My buckle has never felt so swashed. Having fabblass time thanks. 
         It's Dr Who - what's not to love?!
09 07:40 I'm here all weak, folks.
09 09:56 Today is a load of old bilge water. In a good way. 
12 13:54 Thanks to Steven Moffat & the brilliant #DrWho crew for a fantastic fortnight
         on the high seas. #BeardGone #ColdFace
12 14:51 Steven Moffat: What, you've shaved ALREADY??  What if we've forgotten a bit??
12 15:01 Hugh Bonneville: Too bad, land-lubber! Mwahahaha *sets sail for horizon*
12 15:03 Hugh Bonneville: Some pirates are extremely fast. I'm one of them.
         I came top in my class at Pirate Academy.
12 15:35 Steven Moffat: That's not the horizon, shipmate.
         That's the CONVENTION CIRCUIT.
12 15:38 Hugh Bonneville: yikes!
Work on the episode continued until Tuesday last week, as reported by Director of Photography Dale McCready:
13 22:46 last two days shooting on this show, it's been a nice short blast. 
15 20:18 Wrapped tonight on a fun show with a lovely crew.
         Start tomorrow planning and scheming for Merlin IV |

Next Time ...

Production on the next block is now under way, with a base being set up in Porthcawl this weekend in readiness for filming.



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OK! TV'S KATE WALSH IS A REAL TURN-ON - Daily Star

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 03:22 AM PST


OK! TV'S KATE WALSH IS A REAL TURN-ON
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TV with Matt Johnson, 28, blonde Kate has already had hunky JLS star Oritse Williams, 24, proposition her. And she can't wait for next week when Doctor Who hunk Matt Smith, 27, and Hollywood superstar Ashton Kutcher, 33, are guests on the show.

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T P McKenna

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 02:28 AM PST

Veteran actor T P McKenna, who guested in Doctor Who during the 1980s, has died recently. The Irishman starred in various movies and television shows in a career spreading over five decades.

Born in 1929, he started his illustrious career by performing several Gilbert and Sullivan shows at St Patricks College. Despite spending six years working in banks and finance, McKenna never let go of the acting bug that he had caught and made the decision to join the prestigious Abbey Theatre.

Between the years of 1953 and 1962, the actor took part in over seventy stage roles whilst also performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre Company.

Whilst he starred in films alongside Hollywood talents such as Gregory Peck and Dustin Hoffman, he never shied away from television roles. He appeared in cult shows such as The Sweeney, Minder, The Saint, Blake's 7 and on three separate occasions in The Avengers.

Doctor Who fans will recognise the actor from the 1988 adventure The Greatest Show in the Galaxy, where McKenna played an egotistical and selfish explorer called Captain Cook. He brought a brilliant edge to the character, one of nobility, pride and ruthlessness all at the same time.

Irish actress Roma Tomelty described the actor as:

"One of a new generation of Irish actors with this fierce, wonderful energy, but still in the old natural tradition, he had a blend of both."

T P McKenna passed away on Sunday, February 13th 2011 after a long illness. He was 81 years old and is survived by a daughter and four sons. His funeral will take place at  St.Kilian's Church, Mullagh, Co.Cavan on Saturday 26th February, 2011.

You can find out more about the actor's career at www.tpmckenna.com.

Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

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David Walliams' episode and character details revealed

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 01:54 AM PST

At the start of the month, David Walliams confirmed that he'll be appearing in Series 6, and today more details about his episode have been revealed on the official site! The actor and comedian will be playing a character called Gibbis in a "spooky" story which has been written by Toby Whithouse (School Reunion/The Vampires of Venice). Of his role, he said: [...]

Two more reviews of the new Experience now online

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 01:43 AM PST

Two more reviews of the new Doctor Who Experience have materialised online ahead of its grand opening in London tomorrow! The first is written by reporter Andy McSmith from The Independent, who previewed the "sure to be a sell-out" Experience with his 13 year old son, discovering that the attraction is more than enough to "keep two generations [...]

David Walliams lands alien role in Dr Who - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 01:36 AM PST


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David Walliams lands alien role in Dr Who
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Walliams said he could not wait to star alongside the Doctor, played by Matt Smith, 28. "I am a huge fan of Doctor Who and am so looking forward to working with Matt and running up and down some corridors with him," he said. ...

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David Walliams will play a cowardly mole-like alien in 'Doctor Who'. - Unreality Shout (blog)

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 01:11 AM PST


Unreality Shout (blog)
David Walliams will play a cowardly mole-like alien in 'Doctor Who'.
Unreality Shout (blog)
David revealed he had landed a part in the programme earlier this month and admitted he was thrilled to be joining Matt Smith – who portrays The Doctor – because he is such a huge fan of the series. He said: "I've actually been offered a part in ...

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The Least In Canon Doctor Who Comic Ever Is One Of The Most Fun - Bleeding Cool News

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 11:33 PM PST


The Least In Canon Doctor Who Comic Ever Is One Of The Most Fun
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BabyWatch: Congratulations to Matt Smith – the 2000AD editor Matt Smith that is – on the birth of one Evangeline Brunel Smith. It's my... 2000AD Parodies Doctor Who In Brendan McCarthy's Judge Dredd Beginning in 2000AD Prog 1712 out next week, ...

"Glorious 39" on DVD! - EDGE Boston

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 11:19 PM PST


"Glorious 39" on DVD!
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One night, Hector (David Tennant, "Dr. Who", St. Trinian's 2), one of Alexander's friends, stops by for dinner and during a heated conversation makes no secret of his disapproval of prime minister Neville Chamberlain and his efforts to appease Hitler's ...

Gareth Roberts Back for Series 6 - Doctor Who TV (blog)

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 10:45 PM PST


Gareth Roberts Back for Series 6
Doctor Who TV (blog)
Other confirmed writers include Neil Gaiman (1 episode), Mark Gatiss (1 episode), Matthew Graham (2 episodes), Toby Whithouse (1 episode), Steve Thompson (1 episode) and of course Steven Moffat (5 episodes).

Dalek Bikini Pulled Down

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 08:31 PM PST

So here I was ready to peel back the velvet curtain and show you the delights of BBC America's Doctor Who Swimsuit Calendar- a resplendent piece of erotica containing images apparently too disturbing for anyone… ever.

That's right Dalek's in tankini's have been banned across the universe. No more ogling of Sontarans in sarongs, no cheeky glances at The War Machine playing beach volleyball and for the love of all that's holy, no more Colin Baker in a mankini (maybe…)

None of the hundreds of links via social networks like Twitter or Tumblr are able to find the scantily clad Daleks nor does the BBC America Doctor Who site appear to have its own link to it. So why the sudden change of heart?

Was the very idea of a calender usually associated with Sports Illustrated Magazine using familiar faces from a children's programme too close to the bone for some parents? That said, that implies that someone actually looked at it.

In issues of censorship its tradition to not actually see/hear/acknowledged the thing that offends you before you blab to the powers that be: 'won't somebody think of the children!'

Of course we don't know if offence was taken at all but to pull a calendar in February is a little strange (maybe it was a Chinese calender?)

Still if you're keen to see the cover of the calendar – featuring a Dalek covering its bumps in a fetching pink bikini (you know you want to!) – then see this link here.

Of course, if anyone while looking on the Internet, happens to find images from it (you perverts!) then we'd be more than happy to post them here.

(not via BBC America)

New Series 6 Alien Details?

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 06:01 PM PST

A couple of weeks back actor and comedian David Walliams officially announced he was guest starring as an alien in Series 6 of Doctor Who.

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Gareth Roberts Back for Series 6

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 05:31 PM PST

Gareth Roberts is returning to write another episode of Doctor Who.

It's been rumoured for months and now the man Read more ...


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