Thursday, September 8, 2011

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News


I've fallen in love with 'Doctor Who' - phillyBurbs.com (blog)

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 03:29 PM PDT


I've fallen in love with 'Doctor Who'
phillyBurbs.com (blog)
David Tennant became the 10th during the 2005 season finale, and Matt Smith, the latest Doctor, started in 2010. I didn't think I would like the show at all considering I'm not a huge fan of sci-fi. But it's become one of my favorites.

'Torchwood' a miracle for Eve Myles, Starz - Reading Eagle

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 03:22 PM PDT


'Torchwood' a miracle for Eve Myles, Starz
Reading Eagle
It all starts with (executive producer) Russell T. Davies. That's the key to topping 'Miracle Day.' If anyone is going to be able to do it, it's Russell T. Davies. "But, my God, it'll have to be sensational, because 'Miracle Day' has been mind-blowing. ...

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Movie capsules: What's playing at Erie's Tinseltown, Millcreek 6 and Movies at ... - GoErie.com

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 03:08 PM PDT


Movie capsules: What's playing at Erie's Tinseltown, Millcreek 6 and Movies at ...
GoErie.com
When no one he knows believes him, he enlists Peter Vincent (David Tennant), a Las Vegas magician who supposed to be an expert on vampires to help him take down Jerry and his guardian. Audiences won't have any trouble sinking their teeth into this ...

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Starting This Week - Abilene Reporter-News

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 03:03 PM PDT


Starting This Week
Abilene Reporter-News
Comedy horror with Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell and David Tennant. R. 106 minutes. Not reviewed. "HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2" (Century 12) Harry and his allies seek to destroy the evil Voldemort. Action adventure with Daniel Radcliffe ...

Jodie’s support slot means home town show - Blackpool Gazette

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 02:13 PM PDT


Blackpool Gazette

JodieĆ¢€™s support slot means home town show
Blackpool Gazette
Blackpool singer Jodie Prenger has been confirmed as the support act on Torchwood star John Barrowman's forthcoming UK tour. That means a home town date for Jodie when the show visits the Opera House on Sunday, November 6. Jodie also features on the ...

Frightening but fun - Manila Bulletin

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 02:00 PM PDT


Frightening but fun
Manila Bulletin
As people close to him have been victimized, high schooler Charley comes to the famous Vegas magician Peter Vincent (David Tennant) and seeks his advice on how to destroy vampires. Peter shakes off Charley's dilemma, though, dismissing it as some ...

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Torchwood: Miracle Day and Web of Lies Debut Finales - Tubefilter News

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 12:49 PM PDT


Torchwood: Miracle Day and Web of Lies Debut Finales
Tubefilter News
For those of you not watching Torchwood: Miracle Day, the story follows Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman) and Gwen Cooper (Eve Myles), former members of the British organization Torchwood (which – again as any self-respecting Doctor Whooligan will ...

Cinema Review - Fright Night - Galway Advertiser

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 10:27 AM PDT


Cinema Review - Fright Night
Galway Advertiser
Another annoying factor was David Tennant who played Fright Night TV show star, and proclaimed vampire expert Peter Vincent with a kind of Captain Sparrow or Russell Brand feel to it; less is often more. Something is not quite right in a quiet little ...

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HOLLYWOOD STARS OUT IN FORCE FOR GQ AWARDS - Express.co.uk

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 10:15 AM PDT


HOLLYWOOD STARS OUT IN FORCE FOR GQ AWARDS
Express.co.uk
Luther star Idris Elba celebrated his 39th birthday by presenting Doctor Who actor Matt Smith with the Tanqueray Most Stylish Man Award, while Yasmin Le Bon said she was "too short sighted" to spot most of her fellow celebs, including Emma Watson, ...

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Doctor Who needed time travel to get to GQ awards - Mirror.co.uk

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 10:10 AM PDT


Doctor Who needed time travel to get to GQ awards
Mirror.co.uk
FOR a Time Lord, Doctor Who star Matt Smith was cutting it fine – he barely made it to the awards on time. And why was the Most Stylish Man held up? His model girlfriend Daisy Lowe was still preening. ...

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Torchwood: Miracle Day - BBC1, 9pm - Mirror.co.uk

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 10:07 AM PDT


Mirror.co.uk

Torchwood: Miracle Day - BBC1, 9pm
Mirror.co.uk
And I'll bet you a year's worth of John Barrowman-style spray tans and teeth bleaching that it's not at all what you were expecting. As for our other Torchwood chums, Rex is attempting to locate the mysterious Family by reading pulp fiction and Gwen's ...

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Doctor Who complete reviews: The Stolen Earth - Shadowlocked

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 09:48 AM PDT


Shadowlocked

Doctor Who complete reviews: The Stolen Earth
Shadowlocked
Now when you take into account that that was on a hot July day (well, lukewarm July day – hot and Britain don't quite relate), that's a huge achievement, and a testament to the stewardship of Russell T Davies. As I've said before, although some of his ...

Dr Whooligan: On The Road - Doctor Who Night Terrors BBC Screening, More McCoy - Anglotopia.net

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 09:28 AM PDT


Dr Whooligan: On The Road - Doctor Who Night Terrors BBC Screening, More McCoy
Anglotopia.net
McCoy also again played the Dr. Who theme on the spoons. He took lots of questions from the audience and had them laughing the entire time. Following McCoy's talk was a screening of Night Terrors sponsored by BBC America. It was pretty cool that McCoy ...

Elisabeth Sladen – A Celebration event information

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 09:01 AM PDT

Hyde Fundraisers will be celebrating the life of Elisabeth Sladen at Cineworld in Ashton-under-Lyne on Saturday 17th September. As well as photo opportunities and a charity tombola with Doctor Who prizes, the event will include a screening of the episode School Reunion followed by selected episodes of The Sarah Jane Adventures. Subject to work commitments, Daniel [...]

BBC Reveals 2011 Plans for 'The Complete 4th Season' on DVD - TVShowsOnDVD.com

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 08:37 AM PDT


TVShowsOnDVD.com

BBC Reveals 2011 Plans for 'The Complete 4th Season' on DVD
TVShowsOnDVD.com
In her role as companion Sarah Jane Smith, she took us on adventures with the 3rd Doctor and the 4th Doctor, and spent time with the 10th Doctor as well. In the second season of her own show, The Sarah Jane Adventures, she (and we) met with The ...

David says that he hasn't “had any phone calls”

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 08:33 AM PDT

As David Tennant keeps himself busy promoting his latest film, Fright Night, he has once again been asked about the chances of a Doctor Who return for its 50th anniversary. He has previously said that it's "not impossible" he'll be back for the landmark year, but has told NOW Magazine that he hasn't "had any phone [...]

All Rise for the President!

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 07:33 AM PDT

They said it couldn't happen. They hated his coat. Some dismissed his acting ability, while others decried the quality of his scripts.

Yet here he is, Sixth Doctor Colin Baker, the new president of the Doctor Who Appreciation Society!

Following the sad loss earlier this year of the great Nicholas Courtney, DWAS have been in need of a new president, and they have made absolutely the right choice in appointing Colin Baker to the position.

Colin tweeted that he is pleased to represent the Doctor Who Appreciation Society:

"Was voted DWAS president today – following JP (MR Charisma) [Pertwee] and The Brig (MR Wonderful) [Courtney] – greatly honoured and touched. Thanks DWAS!!."

"To all of you who have tweeted congrats on my DWAS elevation – many thanks. It's an honour I will wear with pride."

Let's get one thing straight right now: Doctor Who in the 1980s was a mixed bag regardless of who was playing the Time Lord. Colin had some duffers, just like Tom, Peter and Sylvester did. This doesn't mean that he's a bad actor – he clearly isn't – but sadly his televised episodes have suffered over the years from a poor reputation.

Thankfully Colin is a smashing chap who enjoys being part of Doctor Who. Over the years  he has done an immense service to fandom, and has thankfully built a new reputation as an audio Doctor with Big Finish.

We don't think anyone else fits the bill quite like Colin, so from the entire Kasterborous team, huge congratulations!

“Fright Night” remake has more humour and startling effects - The Lacombe Globe

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 07:32 AM PDT


"Fright Night" remake has more humour and startling effects
The Lacombe Globe
Charley seeks the help of a famous magician, Peter Vincent (David Tennant) to fight Jerry, who has decided that Charley's girlfriend and Charley's mom (Toni Collette) are his next meal. I rarely do reviews about horror films as normally I avoid them ...

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New Images & Trailer for TORCHWOOD: MIRACLE DAY Season Finale "The Blood Line" - The Daily BLAM

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 07:23 AM PDT


New Images & Trailer for TORCHWOOD: MIRACLE DAY Season Finale "The Blood Line"
The Daily BLAM
The show's original creator, writer/producer Russell T Davies, serves as executive producer along with BBC Worldwide Productions' SVP Julie Gardner, with Davies also serving as show-runner. Torchwood: Miracle Day is produced by BBC Worldwide ...

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The God Complex Tidbits

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 06:16 AM PDT

We have a some more tidbits for episode 11, The God Complex.

As you may be aware, the episode takes place in a hotel with ro Read more ...


The Valeyard Judges: Night Terrors

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 05:51 AM PDT

Once more my grand designs took me to the very cusp of dark victory. Once more I could almost taste the sweet taste of victory. Once more it was snatched away at the last second, this time by an unfortunate incident with a miniature schnauzer.

Therefore I once more find myself having to review the latest misadventure of my younger self from the comfort of my leather bound arm chair.

My preview notes from Cawley inform me that this episode is written by Mr Gatiss and is titled Night Terrors. They're going to try and scare me are they? I wonder how they plan on scaring the oncoming storm, the thing that the monsters are scared of? They won't find it easy.

A child. They've let a child on the set. I do hope it doesn't join the TARDIS crew, I'd hate to see him abandoned in war torn London or blown up on a Mondasian Space Craft…

"Needs a Doctor?" Really, Mr Gatiss? That's the best line you could conjure to introduce the Doctor into proceedings? Oh dear.

Anyway, the Doctor and his band of hangers-on arrive in what he describes as the "scariest place in the universe". That'll be Paisley then. Actually looking at these tower blocks reminds me of Paradise Towers, but as I've been told that we don't talk about Series 24, we'll wisely move on.

Actually I feel I must pass comment on the tone of the episode; it's really rather deliciously dark. When I inherit the title role of this show I think I shall use this director quite extensively.

And talking of dark, Rory manages to impress me yet again. Last week he was quite happily punching Hitler repeatedly in the face, this week he's giving a little boy the heeby jeebies. I approve.

"He hates clowns." At last something myself and my eleventh self can agree on. I can't stand clowns. Haven't been able to ever since 1984. Please don't ask, it's rather a touchy subject.

As this episode progresses I find myself drawn further and further in, it's wonderfully dark and chilling in all the right ways. As my light weight counterpart attempts to open the cupboard I actually send my Doritos flying as Armitage chooses that moment to drop from the top of my chair into my shoulder. Damned cat.

All in all this is a rather wonderful episode from the direction all the way back to the script. Misters Gatiss and Clark; the Valeyard salutes you.

BSFA Issue Apology to Steven Moffat

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 05:39 AM PDT

The British Science Fiction Association have issued an apology to Doctor Who show runner, Steven Moffat for an offensive tweet made by one of its committee members last Friday and sent to the writer.

At the time Moffat retweeted the comment asking Does everybody get this?

Although the tweet came from a personal account, the BSFA committee the felt individual concerned was seen as closely linked to the organisation. They wanted to make clear they did not endorse either the choice of wording or the sentiments expressed in the offending tweet.

A letter of apology has been sent to Moffat, who told the Association that he understood the circumstances and has taken no offence from the BSFA.

Steven Moffat joined twitter last year as part of the promotion for Sherlock. He now has over 150,000 followers.

Cheyenne Jackson, Anderson Cooper and Debbie Harry - Windy City Times

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 05:12 AM PDT


Windy City Times

Cheyenne Jackson, Anderson Cooper and Debbie Harry
Windy City Times
A gay sex scene on BBC's Torchwood between John Barrowman and another man received 500 complaints (from 3.4 million viewers), according to Advocate.com. The scene featured a flashback with Barrowman's "omnisexual" character, Captain Jack Harkness, ...

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Send in your questions for Tommy, Danny, Anjli!

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 04:46 AM PDT

With Series 5 of The Sarah Jane Adventures on its way, the series' official site has invited fans to submit their questions for a forthcoming interview with its cast! If there is anything you'd like to ask Tommy Knight, Daniel Anthony or Anjli Mohindra, who play Luke, Clyde and Rani, now is your chance! You've got [...]

Matt named Most Stylish Man at GQ Awards 2011!

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 04:23 AM PDT

Congratulations to Matt Smith, who was named as the Most Stylish Man of the Year at last year's GQ Men of the Year Awards, as voted for by readers of GQ Magazine! He recieved the award for his fashionable portrayals of the Doctor and Christopher Isherwood in Christopher and his Kind, as well as for always [...]

Podcast - September 01: October Preview - 07 September 2011

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 04:16 AM PDT

Nick Briggs and Paul Spragg are back again for a second podcast for the month, and this time it's all about the October releases.

Find out more about The Silver Turk (Cybermen! Mary Shelley!), The Many Deaths of Jo Grant (Jo! Death!), The Elite (Lost! Found!) and Sherlock Holmes in The Final Problem and The Empty House.

Plus: the long-awaited new competition (and it's a little easier this month) and your mail! Send your answers to podcast@bigfinish.com

What are you waiting for? Download now!


Download Podcast Here

The Eleventh Doctor, Volume 3 Companion details

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 04:07 AM PDT

This week sees the release of the latest series 'Companion' special from the folks at Doctor Who Magazine! 'The Eleventh Doctor – Volume 3′ is on sale from today and features 83 pages of features and unseen pictures, covering the first half of the sixth series, as well as 2010's Christmas special, A Christmas Carol, last [...]

Previews of this week's Doctor Who Confidential

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 03:52 AM PDT

A new episode of Doctor Who means there's a new episode of Confidential, and accompanying The Girl Who Waited this Saturday is What Dreams May Come! In the episode, as Karen Gillan attempts to get to 100mph on one of the UK's fastest racetracks, Arthur Darvill rises to the challenge of swimming in a tank of [...]

British TV Podcast Show #100 – Favourite Online Resources, Torchwood predictions - Anglotopia.net

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 03:31 AM PDT


British TV Podcast Show #100 – Favourite Online Resources, Torchwood predictions
Anglotopia.net
At the end of the show, we throw caution to the wind and make fearless (and probably mostly inaccurate) predictions on how "Torchwood: Miracle Day" will end this week. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio ...

Stop what you're doing! Here's a video of Doctor Who's new coat - Holy Moly!

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 03:26 AM PDT


Stop what you're doing! Here's a video of Doctor Who's new coat
Holy Moly!
However, we have just been sent a video showing the Doctor's new coat. THE DOCTOR'S GOT A NEW COAT! We should also point out that Karen Gillan is in this video just as much as the Doctor's new coat. She is also wearing a new coat.

The Eleventh Doctor Volume 3

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 03:13 AM PDT

Doctor Who Magazine Special Edition: The Doctor Who Companion – The Eleventh Doctor Volume 3 is out this week!

Your complete guide to the award-winning BBC One series! Written and researched by Andrew Pixley.

The 2011 season of Doctor Who began in the most dramatic way possible – by killing off the Doctor in the first episode! Unaware of his ultimate fate, the Doctor (Matt Smith) was reunited with his friends, newlyweds Amy (Karen Gillan) and Rory Pond (Arthur Darvill) and together they embarked on an incredible series of adventures in time and space. Their journey took them from the Utah desert to beyond the universe, and saw encounters with River Song, President Nixon, the Silence, pirates, a Siren… and even the Doctor's wife!

Now, Doctor Who Magazine takes you behind the scenes of these astonishing episodes with an in-depth episode guide – including original storylines, deleted scenes, media appearances, ratings information and hundreds of facts about the day-to-day life of the making of Doctor Who – all illustrated with gorgeous, never-before-seen photographs. This collectors' edition examines the 2010 Special A Christmas Carol, The Impossible Astronaut/Day of the Moon, The Curse of the Black Spot and The Doctor's Wife, as well as the 2010 Doctor Who Prom, the spectacular stage show Doctor Who Live, and the Comic Relief Special Space/Time.

This is your essential guide to the worlds of Doctor Who.

Get ready to discover a wealth of information – and remember, silence will fall…

Available from Thursday 8 September 2011, price £4.99

Torchwood: Miracle Day: Episode 9: “The Gathering” (review) - Flick Filosopher (blog)

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 02:33 AM PDT


Torchwood: Miracle Day: Episode 9: "The Gathering" (review)
Flick Filosopher (blog)
The story so far: Jack's been shot and is bleeding to death and this is bad because he's the only person who can die and Esther doesn't know what to do so she's crying again. Gwen's been deported back to the UK and back to her little baby whom she ...

Doctor Who - Season 6 Episode 9 - Night Terrors - Starpulse.com

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 01:16 AM PDT


Doctor Who - Season 6 Episode 9 - Night Terrors
Starpulse.com
Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Steven Moffat, Arthur Darvill, Mark Gattiss (writer), Leila Hoffman (Mrs. Rossiter), Daniel Mays (Alex), Emma Cunniffe (Clare), Andrew Tiernan (Mr. Purcell), Jamie Oram (George) , Sophie Cosson (Julie)

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Rocker to writer: Keith Richards feted by pal Johnny - hellomagazine.com

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 01:07 AM PDT


hellomagazine.com

Rocker to writer: Keith Richards feted by pal Johnny
hellomagazine.com
Doctor Who's Matt Smith won the most stylish man award, while Professor Brian Cox received TV personality of the year. Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch won best actor, Tinie Tempah got the solo artist gong and actor Bradley Cooper was named ...

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Rory Named Sportsman of the Year by GQ - Herald.ie

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 01:06 AM PDT


Rory Named Sportsman of the Year by GQ
Herald.ie
Doctor Who star Matt Smith won the most stylish award, while Professor Brian Cox was named TV personality of the year. Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch won best actor, Tinie Tempah got the solo artist gong. Other winners at the event included woman ...

Louise Jameson: Pulling Faces in Australia

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 12:56 AM PDT

Louise Jameson, Pulling Faces, photo Ian Fraser/TLC ProductionsLouise Jameson is to give a special performance of her one-woman show Pulling Faces in Australia next month.

The event is hosted by the Doctor Who Club of Australia as an epilogue to the Whovention 21 Celebration and takes place at the Bankstown Sports Club in Sydney on Wednesday 26th October. As well as the show itself, the actress will also attend a Q&A session, and an additional 'priority' package is available which enables ticket holders to attend an exclusive "meet and greet" with the actress and be able to receive her autograph after the event.

Louise Jameson plays twelve different characters in the course of one hour. You will be guided through a week in television presenter Joanna's life as she does battle with her nipped and tucked nemesis, the evil agent, and her anti-surgery daughter Rachel. An evening of guilty pleasure.

You can find more details of the event from the Doctor Who Club of Australia, and the play itself via Louise Jameson's official website.

(with thanks to Vitas Varnas)

6.09: "Night Terrors" - PopStar.com Celebrity News

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 12:53 AM PDT


6.09: "Night Terrors"
PopStar.com Celebrity News
This is relayed eons away to the Doctor (Matt Smith) in the TARDIS on his psychic paper. Just as Claire says George needs a doctor. The Doctor's doing something he's never done before, "making a housecall." Or that should be a (dolls) housecall! ...

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DWM Companion: The Eleventh Doctor (Vol 3)

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 11:55 PM PDT

Details for the third Doctor Who Companion volume covering the adventures of the Eleventh Doctor have been released by Doctor Who Magazine. This edition features the first half of the 2011 series, The Impossible Astronaut to A Good Man Goes To War, plus the 2010 Christmas Special, A Christmas Carol; it also covers the 2010 Prom, Doctor Who Live, and the Comic Relief special, Space/Time.

The magazine will be published on 8th September 2011.

The Doctor Who Companion
The Eleventh Doctor
Volume Three

Your complete guide to the award-winning BBC One series!
Written and researched by Andrew Pixley.

The 2011 season of Doctor Who began in the most dramatic way possible – by killing off the Doctor in the first episode! Unaware of his ultimate fate, the Doctor (Matt Smith) was reunited with his friends, newlyweds Amy (Karen Gillan) and Rory Pond (Arthur Darvill) and together they embarked on an incredible series of adventures in time and space. Their journey took them from the Utah desert to beyond the universe, and saw encounters with River Song, President Nixon, the Silence, pirates, a Siren... and even the Doctor's wife!

Now, Doctor Who Magazine takes you behind the scenes of these astonishing episodes with an in-depth episode guide – including original storylines, deleted scenes, media appearances, ratings information and hundreds of facts about the day-to-day life of the making of Doctor Who – all illustrated with gorgeous, never-before-seen photographs. This collectors' edition examines the 2010 Special A Christmas Carol, The Impossible Astronaut/Day of the Moon, The Curse of the Black Spot and The Doctor's Wife, as well as the 2010 Doctor Who Prom, the spectacular stage show Doctor Who Live, and the Comic Relief Special Space/Time.

This is your essential guide to the worlds of Doctor Who.
Get ready to discover a wealth of information – and remember, silence will fall...

Jodie's support slot means home town show - Blackpool Gazette

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 11:43 PM PDT


Blackpool Gazette

Jodie's support slot means home town show
Blackpool Gazette
Blackpool singer Jodie Prenger has been confirmed as the support act on Torchwood star John Barrowman's forthcoming UK tour. That means a home town date for Jodie when the show visits the Opera House on Sunday, November 6. Jodie also features on the ...

People roundup - The Doctor Who News Page

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 11:43 PM PDT


People roundup
The Doctor Who News Page
[Metro, 6 Sep 2011] John Barrowman has been busy promoting his new album, but will also be launching a range of grooming products on 12th September; named HIM, the range will be available exclusively from shopping channel QVC. [John Barrowman website ...

People roundup

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 11:41 PM PDT

Last Friday heard David Tennant co-hosting the Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio, discussing current projects and joining in the general mayhem of the programme - you can watch two videos from the show, with David discovering the delights of "Building Tennis" and "Fish Face Friday"! [Absolute Radio, 2 Sep 2011]

West-end stars including David Tennant have put their underwear up for auction to raise money for the Make A Difference Trust. The auction is being run on Ebay and items have been signed by the celebrity in question. Steven Inman, charity director, said: "This is a novel and fun way to raise money for good causes and we are fortunate to have the support of so many big names backing the Pants Project and its aims to help sick people in hardship. The pants are destined to become must-have mementos and are sure to attract a lot of interest from fans. [Metro, 6 Sep 2011]

John Barrowman has been busy promoting his new album, but will also be launching a range of grooming products on 12th September; named HIM, the range will be available exclusively from shopping channel QVC. [John Barrowman website, 6 Sep 2011]

The entertainer is also subject of a new musical, Stalking John Barrowman, where two eccentric fans set up a detective agency to snoop on the star. Described as a very traditional Broadway sound with a sort of Disney element, Musical director Patrick Steed said: "I hope he'll be flattered. There should be loads in there for the fans – it will appeal to a lot of people who love Doctor Who and Torchwood and people who follow his career." [Wales on Sunday, 4 Sep 2011]

Billie Piper is to star as Carly in Neil LaBute's Reasons To Be Pretty, which will open in London's Almeida Theatre on 10th November; her co-stars in the Tony Award-nominated play are Kieran Bew (Kent), Sian Brooke (Steph), and Tom Burke (Greg). Synopsis: "Greg is overheard admitting that his girlfriend Steph is no beauty, but that he wouldn't change her for the world. She is devastated; he can't quite see what he's done wrong. Meanwhile, Greg's best friend Kent alternates between boasting about how gorgeous his wife Carly is, and chasing after a hot new colleague." [inc The Stage, Theatermania, What's On Stage, 2 Sep 2011]

Steven Moffat recently spoke on his continuing association with Doctor Who: I haven't got any kind of plans to leave. I take it one [season] at a time. 'Doctor Who' on its own is an incredible workload, astonishing. And to have that and to have 'Sherlock,' yeah, it's savage. I'd like to get out before it kills me. But and it's not killing me at the moment. I'm loving doing it, so I have no immediate plans to leave. But at the same time, the thing about 'Doctor Who' is, when it is time to go, you want to make sure it's looked after. You don't want to be the last one. I want it to go on and triumph long after I stop. [AOLTV, 26 Aug 2011]

Daniel Mays (who appeared as Alex in last weekend's Night Terrors) talked about if he would play the Doctor: "I don't know, it's so huge. Matt said to me you have to get used to having your face on plates and merchandise and all this sort of stuff. It's a huge part. isn't it? I don't know whether I would be able to take that on. But he's doing a fantastic job." [Coventry Telegraph, 2 Sep 2011]

Peter Hoar (director for A Good Man Goes To War) commented on his preferences for directing: "I prefer the more organic approach of reality and 'things'. If I can create it for real, to be seen and touched by the cast, then I believe the performances are stronger. CGI definitely has a place but as a tool to improve reality and create fantasy but not out of proportion." On returning to direct further episodes: "I haven't been asked as yet but wouldn't turn down a great offer!" [Hypable, 5 Sep 2011 (with thanks to Nicholas Myers)]

Confidential: What Dreams May Come - Doctor Who TV (blog)

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 11:31 PM PDT


Doctor Who TV (blog)

Confidential: What Dreams May Come
Doctor Who TV (blog)
Here are details and a clip for this weekend's installment of Doctor Who Confidential, entitled What Dreams May Come. Confidential is out and about with Karen Gillan (Amy Pond) and Arthur Darvill (Rory Williams). Can Karen get up to 100mph around one ...

Confidential: What Dreams May Come

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 11:15 PM PDT

Here are details and clips for this weekend's installment of Doctor Who Confidential, entitled What Dreams May Come.

Details:

Confidential is out and about with Karen Gillan (Amy Pond) and Arthur Darvill (Rory Williams). Can Karen get up to 100mph around one of the UK's fastest racetracks and can Arthur rise to the challenge of swimming in a tank of sharks?

The team are also on set at Wales Millennium Centre to fend off some brutal new enemies and viewers get to experience a 'Day in the Life' of the camera department.

Also featured is another Script to Screen, as our storyboard artist brings the story to life.

Featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill and Steven Moffat.

Read more ...


Matt's Not Afraid of Typecasting

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 10:50 PM PDT

Being a Time Lord you can forgive Matt Smith for looking into the future-Yes his time as the Doctor maybe finite but he sees no reason why the role will hinder his career when he decides to vacate the TARDIS.

Speaking to The Daily Record Matt Smith believes that he shouldn't be hampered by typecasting:

"I don't think good actors get typecast. In ten years' time I'll be playing very different parts than I am playing now. So there is plenty of time for me to evolve as an actor."

Matt's not the only thing that's evolving- the role of the Doctor (of which there's nothing else like out there) has changed during Matt's tenure:

"I can never relax because I'm always pushing myself to the highest level but it's nice to enjoy the fact people have accepted me as The Doctor and enjoy the things I do."

Its clear looking back to Matt's first appearance in the TARDIS to the flaying arm conclusion of Night Terrors that Matt has changed; he's managed to capture that wonderous glint and mischievous smile of the Doctor and the weariness of a near a thousand year-old man.

Long may he continue to evolve.

Series 6 Part 2 DVD Update

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 10:45 PM PDT

Above: Bradley Cooper at GQ Men of the Year Awards 2011 - OK! Magazine

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 10:23 PM PDT


Above: Bradley Cooper at GQ Men of the Year Awards 2011
OK! Magazine
Tanqueray Most Stylish Man, was Doctor Who star Matt Smith, and with gorgeous model girlfriend, Daisy Lowe, on hand to help him pick ensembles we're not too surprised. The British actor didn't disappoint in yesterday evening's formal getup either. ...

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Matt Smith - Most Stylish Man

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 09:14 PM PDT

Matt Smith: GQ AwardsMatt Smith has won the Most Stylish Man award at the 2011 GQ Men of the Year awards.

The citation reads
In addition to revitalising the Doctor (and sales of tweed jackets, while he's at it), Smith earned acclaim for his portrayal of Christopher Isherwood – all while dressing to perfection on and off screen.

The annual GQ Men of the Year awards gives GQ magazine readers the chance to vote for the most influential figures in a variety of fields over the past year. Winners are chosen from nominees in the fields of film, television, sports, music, fashion, theatre, literature and food through online voting by GQ readers. Winners are typically featured in an issue of GQ, as well as being honored at the annual Men of the Year awards show.

Smith won the 2010 award for Best Actor which this year went to Benedict Cumberbatch of Sherlock fame.

Bill Nighy, who appeared in Vincent and the Doctor, who won the 2011 Editor's Special award.

Fancy meeting Captain Jack? - Gay Times Magazine (blog)

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 09:04 PM PDT


Fancy meeting Captain Jack?
Gay Times Magazine (blog)
If there's one thing we're sure of it's that we can rely on John Barrowman to entertain us. If he's not boffing some hot guy on Torchwood, he's belting out a showtune on Tonight's The Night or doing hugely inappropriate interviews with us at GT. ...

Foe From the Future Cast Revealed!

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 08:24 PM PDT

Recording is underway this week on Foe from the Future, which will be released in The Lost Stories: The Fourth Doctor Lost Stories Box Set in January 2012.

The six-part story, originally devised by Robert Banks Stewart for the TV series in 1977, finds the Doctor and Leela arriving on Earth, where the locals are haunted by mysterious ghostly figures…

The story's main villain Jalnik – the titular Foe from the Future! – is played by acclaimed character actor Paul Freeman. Paul is perhaps best known to genre fans as Indiana Jones's enemy Belloq in Raiders of the Lost Ark; his credits also include Hot Fuzz, ER, The Final Cut and Falcon Crest.

Joining the Doctor in his fight against Jalnik is a young girl called Charlotte, who is played by Louise Brealey. Louise plays the ongoing role of Molly Hooper in the hit BBC series Sherlock, and has also starred in Bleak House and Mayo.

Blake Ritson is Instructor Shibac, who joins the story in the year 4000. Blake is about to shoot the new series of Upstairs Downstairs and historical epic World Without End, and has starred in The Crimson Petal and the White, Emma and Red Cap.

Mark Goldthorp (Androvax in The Sarah Jane Adventures) is Constable Burrows, Philip Pope (The Fast Show, KYTV, Chelmsford 123) is Father Harpin, Jaimi Barbakoff (Holby City) is Supreme Councillor Geflo, Dan Starkey (the Sontarans in Doctor Who) is Historiographer Osin while Camilla Power (Waterloo Road, The Grand, Torchwood: From Out of the Rain) is Councillor Kostal.

The Lost Stories: The Fourth Doctor Box Set is available for pre-order now. The Fourth Doctor stories are also available to pre-order as a bundle here.

A look back over The X-Files' finest stand-alone episodes - Den Of Geek

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 06:34 PM PDT


Den Of Geek

A look back over The X-Files' finest stand-alone episodes
Den Of Geek
Ah, the age-old debate between the value of a lengthy story arc and the value of a single, one-off story, recently kicked into a higher gear by Steven Moffat's arc-based approach to Doctor Who. Except, in the world of sci-fi fandom and criticism, ...

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