Thursday, June 16, 2011

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News


The STV Trailer Park: with Tintin, Puss in Boots and Zookeeper - stv.tv

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 05:02 PM PDT


stv.tv

The STV Trailer Park: with Tintin, Puss in Boots and Zookeeper
stv.tv
(Plus the screenplay's by Doctor Who genius Steven Moffat, plus Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish!) Though when it turns out the trilogy they're working on involves Tintin, it becomes a big confuddling to non-fans. Wasn't that the boring blonde foppish kid ...

MrBlueSky's Fancast for an "A-Team" TV Series - Comic Book Movie

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 02:32 PM PDT


Comic Book Movie

MrBlueSky's Fancast for an "A-Team" TV Series
Comic Book Movie
The show will have a more somber tone to it mixed with comedic moments (similar to the revived version of "Doctor Who"). Mark Harmon as Colonel John "Hannibal Smith: The cigar smoking leader of the A-Team, who is a brilliant tactician and a master of ...

There's something for everyone at the LA Film Festival - Pasadena Star-News

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 02:25 PM PDT


There's something for everyone at the LA Film Festival
Pasadena Star-News
It stars "Doctor Who's" Matt Smith as the author of "The Berlin Stories," which was the basis for "Cabaret." "You kind of learn who the real woman behind Sally Bowles was," says Ansen. Getting ready for the festival begins in September, says the former ...

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10 promising new summer TV shows - The Seattle Times

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 01:24 PM PDT


10 promising new summer TV shows
The Seattle Times
"Torchwood: Miracle Day," 10 pm July 8 on Starz. In this extension of the BBC's "Torchwood," people all over the world somehow stop dying, threatening to stretch the Earth's resources to the breaking point. Mekhi Phifer is CIA agent Rex Matheson, ...

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'Doctor Who': Mysterious plans for the 50th anniversary season could mean ... - Entertainment Weekly

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 12:06 PM PDT


'Doctor Who': Mysterious plans for the 50th anniversary season could mean ...
Entertainment Weekly
... that there will be less episodes of Doctor Who in 2012. When reached by EW for comment, a BBC spokesperson pointed us to a new tweet by Moffat, apparently in response to the rumors, which states simply: "Dr Who: misquotes and misunderstandings. ...

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The Shadow Line - BBC2, 9pm - Mirror.co.uk

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 10:25 AM PDT


The Shadow Line - BBC2, 9pm
Mirror.co.uk
And although our supposed hero is tormented detective Jonah Gabriel (Chiwetel Ejiofor), the person whose welfare most of us will find ourselves fretting about is Christopher Eccleston's Joseph Bede. It says a lot that the most heroic person in this ...

International iPlayer rollout for Western Europe

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 09:12 AM PDT

Jana BennettThe international version of the BBC iPlayer moved one step closer to fruition, with the BBC's President of Worldwide Networks and Global iPlayer, Jana Bennett, presenting the plans for a staged rollout across Western Europe over the coming months.

Speaking at the 2011 Banff World Media Festival yesterday, she explained that, unlike the domestic version, the international iPlayer is not restricted to programmes that have already been shown on television.
The freedom from catch-up means that we've got a lot more flexibility in terms of what we put on there and how we present it. In overseas markets where the whole gamut of the BBC's linear broadcast isn't available then applying the on-demand model we have in the UK doesn't make sense.

Whilst it won't happen overnight, our ambition is to present a timeless mix of classic and contemporary UK creativity, showcasing the best of British content from the 1950s to the present day. Vintage British creativity but fresh and for the future.

We want the global BBC iPlayer to imaginatively engage an on-demand audience with the best classic and contemporary British shows.

This version of the iPlayer will initially be a beta service available on Apple i-platforms, though other mobile and Internet-based access are expected to follow later. It was originally believed that the United States rather than Europe was the target for the initial roll-out, with the BBC's Director General, Mark Thompson, reporting in March that it would be offered as a monthly fee under the $10 mark; the European price is yet to be finalised, but is expected to be around €6-7 a month.

It Came from My Instant Queue: In Defense of Torchwood - Screened

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 08:18 AM PDT


Screened

It Came from My Instant Queue: In Defense of Torchwood
Screened
Fortunately, this prodding leads not to a swift, anonymous death, but rather to an encounter with team leader Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman). And here is where we find ourselves with the Dr. Who connection. Any fan of the Dr. Who reboot will ...

Doctor Who's 2012 Series Sonically Screwed - UGO

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 07:43 AM PDT


UGO

Doctor Who's 2012 Series Sonically Screwed
UGO
However, several Doctor Who specials are still expected to air in 2012, and fans need only wait until falll 2011 for the remainder of the time lord's sixth series on the BBC. Not only that, but IGN notes that Steven Moffat himself tweets: "Dr Who: ...

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Five Ravishing Redheaded Brits We Love - Anglophenia (blog)

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 07:38 AM PDT


Five Ravishing Redheaded Brits We Love
Anglophenia (blog)
Karen Gillan: Our debut redhead list would not complete without our dear Amelia Jessica Pond. The girl has some of the best Pantene-looking hair (and thick too!) in the biz. But in a press interview with Metro earlier this spring, the Doctor Who star ...

Doctor Who In Trouble? Some Thoughts On The Season 7 Split - Comic Book Resources

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 06:44 AM PDT


Comic Book Resources

Doctor Who In Trouble? Some Thoughts On The Season 7 Split
Comic Book Resources
It's true, the ratings have taken a slight tumble in the UK since the end of Russell T. Davies' run as showrunner, and the show has moved in a different, potentially more offputting direction that both makes it more child-friendly (Come on, ...

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6.07: "A Good Man Goes to War" - PopStar.com Celebrity News

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 06:37 AM PDT


6.07: "A Good Man Goes to War"
PopStar.com Celebrity News
She's referring to Rory (Arthur Darvill) but she could also be talking about the Doctor (Matt Smith) in another time, another place; but she'd never do that. Twenty thousand light years away. Rory has a message for the Cybermen from the Doctor and a ...

New on Vulture Recommends: Nathan Fillion Picks the Best Father's Day Gizmos - New York Magazine

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 05:13 AM PDT


New York Magazine

New on Vulture Recommends: Nathan Fillion Picks the Best Father's Day Gizmos
New York Magazine
And in case you haven't been keeping up with your Vulture Recommends, we also have Malcolm McDowell's favorite movie villains, Esperanza Spalding's mind-blowing musical moments, Iron and Wine's Sam Beam on the Tom Baker era of Doctor Who, ...

'Dr. Who' short 2012 season confirmed on Twitter - Gather.com

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 04:20 AM PDT


'Dr. Who' short 2012 season confirmed on Twitter
Gather.com
Last week, correspondent Sam Hodges who is the head of communications for BBC1 Fiction confirmed on Twitter that the BBC has ordered 14 episodes of Dr. Who with Matt Smith, and Doctor Who magazine confirmed that one of those would be the Christmas show ...

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Doctor Who will not broadcast full series in 2012 - Metro

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 04:00 AM PDT


Metro

Doctor Who will not broadcast full series in 2012
Metro
Mzimba issued a flurry of tweets, saying: 'Bit of confusion, to summarise: no FULL 13 episode series of Dr Who in 2012. So some episodes will still go out in 2012. Remainder in 2013. 'No idea yet how many episodes in total in 2013. ...

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Do we stage too much Shakespeare? - The Guardian (blog)

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 03:26 AM PDT


The Guardian (blog)

Do we stage too much Shakespeare?
The Guardian (blog)
Catherine Tate and David Tennant in Josie Rourke's starry, spangly Much Ado About Nothing at Wyndham's theatre. Photograph: Robbie Jack/Corbis The avalanche of Hamlets that engulfs us every other year prompts an obvious question: is British theatre ...

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BBC Only Showing Half as Much Doctor Who Next Year - Escapist Magazine

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 02:35 AM PDT


BBC Only Showing Half as Much Doctor Who Next Year
Escapist Magazine
It's not quite the same sitation as David Tennant's last season as the Doctor, where the BBC made just four special episodes to accommodate Tennant's commitments to an RSC production of Hamlet; The BBC isn't making fewer episodes, it's just showing ...

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Black Destiny Part One

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 02:00 AM PDT

Black Destiny, written by Gary Russell. Art by Martin Geraghty.

Click the images to enlarge the comic.







Thanks to Paul Guest for the wonderful scans. Part two coming soon!

Much Ado About Nothing: Wyndham's Theatre, London - Oxford Times

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 01:17 AM PDT


Much Ado About Nothing: Wyndham's Theatre, London
Oxford Times
David Tennant and Catherine Tate revive the winning partnership that so delighted fans of Dr Who in a scintillating production of Much Ado About Nothing at London's Wyndham's Theatre. The duo are again time-travelling — to ...

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Kasterborous PodKast, OBE

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 01:10 AM PDT

This week's Kasterborous PodKast with a K is the proud recipient of an OBE for services to showbusiness… oh, no, that's not right, is it?

Anyhow, the podKast does feature Brian A Terranova and James McLean filling in admirably in the absence of editor Christian Cawley (perhaps I should take more breaks?) and discussing the sad loss of Dalek and Zippy voice actor Roy Skelton, the wonderful and long-deserved OBE award to Bernard Cribbins (Series 4′s Wilf Mott) and various interesting continuity aspects surrounding Series 5 and 6.

The links below will allow you to play or download the latest podKast:

You can also subscribe to the RSS feed or pick up the podKast in iTunes, where we would be ever so grateful if you could leave us some feedback, perhaps a rating or a review if you have the time!

The Morning's Top 5 Pop Culture Stories - Flavorwire

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 01:07 AM PDT


Flavorwire

The Morning's Top 5 Pop Culture Stories
Flavorwire
Danny Cohen, Controller of BBC One, has confirmed that even though Matt Smith is on board, Doctor Who will not be coming back for a full 14 episodes next season; instead, there will be a "special run for the anniversary in 2013." [via io9] 3. ...

Much Ado About Shakespeare: Best Sights in England For Fans of The Bard - Anglotopia.net

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 01:07 AM PDT


Much Ado About Shakespeare: Best Sights in England For Fans of The Bard
Anglotopia.net
Alternatively, right now at the Wyndham Theatre, British actors David Tennant and Catherine Tate appear as Benedict and Beatrice in a rendition of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Even if you don't take in a play, it's worth popping by the Tate ...

Doctor Who is in trouble - TG Daily

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 01:05 AM PDT


TG Daily

Doctor Who is in trouble
TG Daily
Steven Moffat, the show's lead writer and executive producer, has been struggling to keep the show inside the budget, and even had to ask Neil Gaiman to rewrite parts of his episode, The Doctor's Wife, to cut back on effects (originally, Nephew was not ...

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Polar Bear: Spy on the Ice, Thursday, June 16 - Sydney Morning Herald

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 01:02 AM PDT


Sydney Morning Herald

Polar Bear: Spy on the Ice, Thursday, June 16
Sydney Morning Herald
The bears are under surveillance but they're anything but passive, giving one of the cameras a flick across the ice and wiping their ample arses in the lens. Add to this a jaunty voice-over by David Tennant and the inherent cuteness of baby polar bears ...

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Theatre company Punchdrunk is back with The Crash Of The Elysium - Manchester Evening News

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 12:01 AM PDT


Theatre company Punchdrunk is back with The Crash Of The Elysium
Manchester Evening News
Felix is thrilled that people are already talking about it online on the show's blog, but his overriding sense of pride comes from having the opportunity to working with the BBC – and the Doctor Who series and writer Steven Moffat in particular ...

Moffat: “Cool Stuff” for 2012 - Doctor Who TV (blog)

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 11:48 PM PDT


Doctor Who TV (blog)

Moffat: "Cool Stuff" for 2012
Doctor Who TV (blog)
Steven Moffat then tweeted, "Misquotes and misunderstandings. But I'm not being bounced into announcing the cool stuff before we're ready. Hush, and patience." Doctor Who Magazine followed up with, "Doctor Who's future is safe and secure. ...

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Moffat: “Cool Stuff” for 2012

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 11:44 PM PDT

There's still a lot of confusion surrounding Read more ...


AudioGo: Doctor Who release update

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 11:21 PM PDT

AudioGo have announced the release of two more titles in their range of Doctor Who spoken stories. The Eye of the Jungle joins the range of original Tenth Doctor adventures, with David Troughton imparting a tale set within the Amazon rainforests of 1827. Meanwhile, the ongoing series of Target novelisations continues with John Peel's adaptation of Hartnell romp The Chase, narrated by Vicki herself, Maureen O'Brien, plus Dalek voices by Nicholas Briggs.

The Eye of the Jungle (available for pre-order)
by Darren Jones
read by David Troughton
published 7th July 2011

The Doctor, Amy and Rory arrive in the jungle near a hurriedly abandoned campsite, where they are surrounded by hungry black caiman - huge lizards. Only the arrival of a man with a rifle sees off the giant beasts. Oliver Blazington has come to the forest to bag big game, and his companion Garrett is a naturalist, collecting exotic creatures for London Zoo. But the Doctor soon discovers that another very different hunter is stalking the Amazon. Animals and people have been disappearing without trace, and local villagers speak darkly of 'The Eye of the Jungle'.

Amy senses that the all-seeing Eye is watching them - but she and Rory are powerless to intervene when it sets its sights on the Doctor...
Daleks: The Chase (available for pre-order)
by John Peel
read by Maureen O'Brien
published 7th July 2011

Through a Space-Time Visualiser the Doctor and his companions are horrified to see an execution squad of Daleks about to leave Skaro on a mission to find the TARDIS and exterminate the time travellers. Eluding the Daleks on the barren planet Aridius the Doctor and his friends escape in the TARDIS. But this is only the beginning of an epic journey.

As they travel through space and time, they try to shake off their pursuers by making a series of random landings - but the Daleks don't give up easily. This is a chase to the death...
Also, out this month:
Ghost Light (purchase now)
by Marc Platt
read by Ian Hogg
published 2nd June 2011

A gloomy, decaying mansion, a mysterious fire, and a reclusive 19th century naturalist with blasphemous theories are the sinister elements to be found in Doctor Who: Ghost Light, an unabridged reading of Marc Platt's classic Doctor Who adventure. Who - or what - is Josiah Smith?

What terrible secret does his house conceal? And, as the Doctor and Ace venture from the Tardis to explore the mansion, why does Ace find everything so frighteningly familiar?
 

Doctor Who to split series over two years - FemaleFirst.co.uk

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 11:11 PM PDT


Doctor Who to split series over two years
FemaleFirst.co.uk
He tweeted: "Bit of confusion, to summarise: no FULL 13 episode series of Dr Who in 2012. So some episodes will still go out in 2012. Remainder in 2013. No further details about what more's happening in 2013 yet. But it's the 50th anniversary, ...

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Doctor Who fans angry at series 'downsizing' - TV Scoop

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 10:47 PM PDT


TV Scoop

Doctor Who fans angry at series 'downsizing'
TV Scoop
He tweeted: "Bit of confusion, to summarise: no FULL 13 episode series of Dr Who in 2012. So some episodes will still go out in 2012. Remainder in 2013. "No idea yet how many episodes in total in 2013. But, hey, it's still two years away. ...

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'Doctor Who' won't return for full series in 2012 - Digital Spy

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 10:36 PM PDT


'Doctor Who' won't return for full series in 2012
Digital Spy
BBC reporter Lizo Mzimba later confirmed the news, posting: "The BBC has, of course, commissioned 14 new episodes of Dr Who (hurrah) so looks like some will go in 2012 and remainder in 2013. "Don't know how many 2012 eps or what time of year they'll be ...

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The Father's Day Experience!

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 10:26 PM PDT

It's summer, so forget about the BBC's lack of clarity concerning the scheduling of Doctor Who Series 7 and just enjoy the sun while you can. With Father's Day just around the corner, why not treat your family to a special day out this weekend at the Doctor Who Experience?

The event is offering an exclusive Father's Day package which features a souvenir programme and a Doctor Who-themed photo to take home against your choice of backdrop, from the interior of the Matt Smith TARDIS and the Pandorica Chair as seen on screen, making year's Father's Day treat one to remember.

What better way to indulge your Dad this Father's Day than with a trip to the Doctor Who Experience?

The package details:

PEAK  & OFF- PEAK  ADULT £40

FATHER'S DAY PACKAGE includes:

  • 1 x Doctor Who Experience ticket
  • 1 x Official Doctor Who Experience Souvenir Brochure
  • A themed photo of your day to take home
  • On site Gift Shop -5% discount

Be aware that the package can be booked for any session up to the 4th of September and is available for purchase up to and including the 19th of June.

Ticket packages can be booked up until 30th June 2011, after which time other packages will become available.

The Silence of the Cheryl - Coronation Street Blog (blog)

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 10:08 PM PDT


Coronation Street Blog (blog)

The Silence of the Cheryl
Coronation Street Blog (blog)
Steven Moffat has got a lot of kudos for this brilliant idea. However, it's one that Corrie has successfully used itself for the past year. Except their version is called Cheryl. Cheryl is almost completely forgettable. It's fascinating to see her turn ...

Doctor Who to split series over two years - stv.tv

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 09:40 PM PDT


stv.tv

Doctor Who to split series over two years
stv.tv
He tweeted: "Bit of confusion, to summarise: no FULL 13 episode series of Dr Who in 2012. So some episodes will still go out in 2012. Remainder in 2013. "No idea yet how many episodes in total in 2013. But, hey, it's still two years away. ...

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OH NO! Doctor Who will not air a full series in 2012 :-( - Unreality TV

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 09:26 PM PDT


OH NO! Doctor Who will not air a full series in 2012 :-(
Unreality TV
He tweeted: "Bit of confusion, to summarise: no FULL 13 episode series of Dr Who in 2012. So some episodes will still go out in 2012. Remainder in 2013. "No idea yet how many episodes in total in 2013. But, hey, it's still two years away. ...

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No Full Series of Doctor Who Until 2013

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 09:15 PM PDT

Danny Cohen (BBC1 Controller) recently confirmed at the Church and Media Conference that Doctor Who will not be returning for a full series until 2013.

The comments come after weeks of speculation over the scheduling for the series in 2012. Last week the BBC confirmed that 14 episodes of Doctor Who had been commissioned but that the schedule was yet to be announced. We do know that one of the confirmed 14 episodes will be the 2012 Christmas Special.

It is unknown yet as to the exact reason behind the decision, but it is likely due to the reports of big plans for the show's 50th anniversary in 2012.

What could we expect to see in 2013?

- Possible American-style dual season (26 x Episodes) throughout the year.

- A mixture of standard episodes and specials.

- 14 x 1-hour specials aired throughout the year.

- A 13 x Episode series (plus Christmas Special) beginning in the Autumn.

[Source: Danny Cohen]

Doctor Who New Tease Late-Summer 2011 BBCA Promo [VIDEO]

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 08:42 PM PDT

From BBC America - Time runs out, in this exclusive new tease at new episodes of Doctor Who, premiering late-summer 2011 to BBC America.

The Doctor Gets Cross: Doctor Who Insider Ep 7 #2 [VIDEO]

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 08:38 PM PDT

From BBC America - An exclusive, never-before-seen interview with Doctor Who star Matt Smith and Executive Producer/Lead Writer Steven Moffat, about getting to finally show the Doctor being "properly cross" and the events of the end of the episode that change Amy & Rory's lives forever!

Doctor Who: Podshock Live Show Reviewing the Spring 2011 Series Scheduled for Saturday, June 18

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 07:52 PM PDT

Doctor Who: Podshock will be once again be taking to the net this Saturday, 18 June 2011 for a live-over-the-net show reviewing the spring 2011 series.

Doctor Who: Podshock Live Show Reviewing the spring 2011 series

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Doctor Who: 'A Good Man Goes to War' Now Available on iTunes and Amazon

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 07:17 PM PDT

Wait no further, you can now get (buy and/or rent) Doctor Who: A Good Man Goes to War on iTunes and Amazon.

You can purchase and/or rent them now via iTunes or Amazon (after they are shown on BBC America). See the links below:

A Good Man Goes to War - Doctor Who, Season 6, Pt. 1 A Good Man Goes to War

Doctor Who, Season 6, Pt. 1 - Doctor WhoDoctor Who, Season 6, Pt. 1

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Doctor Who: no full series in 2012 - Den Of Geek

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 06:45 PM PDT


Doctor Who: no full series in 2012
Den Of Geek
Russell T Davies, of course, gave us four specials to keep us busy in 2009, but there's no indication that's what's happening here. What might be happening is that a full series will be produced, but the episodes will be split across 2012 and 2013. ...

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No full Doctor Who series in 2012 - ATV Today

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 06:31 PM PDT


No full Doctor Who series in 2012
ATV Today
Fans of Doctor Who hoped that speculation was put to rest when the BBC announced it had ordered a full seventh series (13 episodes plus a Christmas Special) with Matt Smith onboard. But speculation continued over whether all 14 episodes would air in ...

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