Thursday, April 10, 2008

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Here Comes the Commentary!

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 03:24 PM CDT

It is nice to see that the commentary track dropped at the last minute on the US DVDs for Series three is now available on the BBC America website.

I can't imagine anyone listening -- and pausing -- with it while it's actually airing on BBC America. (Especially in case they make any sort of episode cuts -- the episode was heavily cut on Sci Fi, after all...)

But, really, very very cool.

It's just the way my brain works...

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 03:09 PM CDT

Ok. Sometimes, I think there are some times that I can't escape Doctor Who.

I'm watching the following video of Jonathan Coulton performing his song Still Alive in the UK, and well, they've got a bunch of faces on sheets of paper... and one is clearly Colin Baker from when he was playing the Doctor... why, I don't pretend to understand.



I think there's some fine tuned "Doctor Who" sense that goes off whenever there's something with a connection to the series...

DWO RPG - Coming Soon

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 10:36 AM CDT

DWO RPG - Coming Soon
News Dated: 10/4/2008

DWO are currently working on a brand new Doctor Who Role Playing Game.

The game will be FREE OF CHARGE to all our visitors and will allow you to enter worlds of the Doctor Who universe that you never knew existed. As well as new faces / planets there will be some familiar ones too.

Those of you who are familiar with our popular VORTEXTRA section, will be aware of the Games that we created to accompany each new series episode. For the rest of Series 4, we will be replacing the games with teasers for the brand new DWO RPG.

To get the ball rolling, we now present Teaser #1:

"Something is stirring in the the dark, the sound of thunder is rumbling in the distance. Is it the oncoming storm? Something's coming, and even the corridors of time are shaking... A new hero is needed. Are you ready?"

Teaser #2 will be integrated into the VORTEXTRA for 4.2: The Fires of Pompeii, this Saturday.

DWO RPG will be available this summer, only on Doctor Who Online.

[Source: DWO]

Critic's Corner weekend - USA Today

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 09:49 AM CDT


Critic's Corner weekend
USA Today - 35 minutes ago
Elisabeth Sladen repeats her role as a former Who companion in this series, which is more family friendly than the amusingly adult Torchwood. ...

ROBERT MCNEIL: Freeze my brain and stick it in the desert? Er ... - Scotsman

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 06:51 AM CDT


ROBERT MCNEIL: Freeze my brain and stick it in the desert? Er ...
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago
The fear is that your brain comes alive in the future, but has to be permanently attached to machines, or housed in a Dalek-like structure. ...

You write the reviews: Doctor Who, BBC1 - Independent

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 06:43 AM CDT


You write the reviews: Doctor Who, BBC1
Independent, UK - 37 minutes ago
... that involved David Tennant and Catherine Tate, along with the creator of the latest series, Russell T Davies, appearing everywhere and anywhere. ...

Now we're all time lords - Guardian

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 06:30 AM CDT


Now we're all time lords
Guardian, UK - 1 hour ago
One Friday back, and Doctor Who, according to his leading representative on planet Earth, is at risk of becoming Doctor When. ...

Cutting Edge: Cotton Wool Kids; The Strange Luck of VS Naipaul - Times Online

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 06:13 AM CDT


Cutting Edge: Cotton Wool Kids; The Strange Luck of VS Naipaul
Times Online, UK - 1 hour ago
In all the cases featured in Cotton Wool Kids neither Catherine Tate nor Rob Brydon could have satirised the parents more entertainingly – but I still think ...

Avatar of the Week: Terence Steiner - AfterElton.com

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 06:07 AM CDT


Avatar of the Week: Terence Steiner
AfterElton.com - 1 hour ago
Sci fi is my all time fav. my favorite show is Battlestar Galactica. followed by SG1, SGA, Torchwood, Ghost Hunters, Eureka, Doctor Who, Dead Like Me, ...

Rivers of Blood - The Voice

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 05:12 AM CDT


Rivers of Blood
The Voice, UK - 2 hours ago
In lighter news: it was only ever gonna be a matter of time before Catherine Tate became a Doctor Who (Saturday, BBC ONE, 7.10pm) regular. ...

Catherine Tate Stars in Eldridge’s Blue Sky, 10 Jul - WhatsOnStage.com

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 04:43 AM CDT


Catherine Tate Stars in Eldridge's Blue Sky, 10 Jul
WhatsOnStage.com, UK - 2 hours ago
Actress-comedienne Catherine Tate (pictured) will return to the West End this summer to star in a revival of David Eldridge's 2000 play Under the Blue Sky, ...

Moths nominated for Sony Award

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 03:26 AM CDT

Toby Hadoke's play Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf opened in London's West End last night, and a successful performance was topped off by the news that the radio version of the production had been nominated in the Best Drama category of the prestigeous Sony Awards. Famous faces at the Arts Theatre, Leicester Square, on Wednesday's opening night included Fenella Woolgar (Bright Young Things, Steven Moffat's Jekyll and soon to be Agatha Christie in...

Why Torchwood star and talent show judge John Barrowman would do ... - Daily Mail

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 02:32 AM CDT


Why Torchwood star and talent show judge John Barrowman would do ...
Daily Mail, UK - 4 hours ago
When he had to kiss both Billie Piper and Christopher Ecclestone in the first series of the new Doctor Who, he admits to preferring Billie. ...

Flickr Users Cry Mutiny Over New Video Feature - Wired News

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 02:23 AM CDT


Flickr Users Cry Mutiny Over New Video Feature
Wired News - 4 hours ago
The anti-video crusaders on Flickr are tagging their photos "novideo" and using graphics (like this Dalek-inspired one, pictured) to express their ...

Torchwood - Adrift - TV Fodder

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 02:22 AM CDT


Torchwood - Adrift
TV Fodder, CT - 4 hours ago
Jack confesses to Gwen that when he started at Torchwood, there were only two of these "refugees" and that they were locked away in vaults. ...

'Torchwood' wraps up a fine season as a new 'Doctor Who' spinoff ... - The Watcher - Chicago Tribune Blog

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 01:01 AM CDT


'Torchwood' wraps up a fine season as a new 'Doctor Who' spinoff ...
The Watcher - Chicago Tribune Blog, IL - 1 hour ago
"Torchwood," which was imported by BBC America and revolves around Captain Jack (John Barrowman), was the first spinoff from the "Who" relaunch, ...

BBC Worldwide Enters Co-Production Deal with Greek Broadcaster - World Screen News

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 12:00 AM CDT


BBC Worldwide Enters Co-Production Deal with Greek Broadcaster
World Screen News, NY - 2 hours ago
The channel has already licensed such BBC Worldwide titles as Robin Hood, Torchwood and Top Gear. "Since the channel's launch we have developed and ...

it’s yet more ‘Doctor Who’ with ‘The Sarah Jane Adventures’ - Flick Filosopher

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 11:41 PM CDT


it's yet more 'Doctor Who' with 'The Sarah Jane Adventures'
Flick Filosopher, NY - 11 minutes ago
It doesn't have the Doctor or David Tennant like Doctor Who does, and it's not sexy like Torchwood, but still: it's pretty much Doctor Who. ...

'Doctor Who' set for Proms concert

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 10:37 PM CDT

Doctor Who will be showcased at the Proms in a specially themed concert.

TV 101: Auteur Theory (or How YOU can make TV better, a practical ... - TV Squad

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 10:21 PM CDT


TV 101: Auteur Theory (or How YOU can make TV better, a practical ...
TV Squad, CA - 1 hour ago
"I thought Russell T. Davies had peaked with Queer as Folk, but I'll tell you, Torchwood is his best yet." "Shonda Rimes used to be one of my favorite ...

Buy Lard!!!!

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 10:05 PM CDT

Hmmmmmmmmmm....... We know they're cute and cuddly in a dripping on crumpets kind of way, but don't you think some people...

We need your questions for James Marsters

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 10:00 PM CDT

The Fannish Inquisition is back, and this time we're giving you the chance to put your questions to James Marsters. He's best known for playing punkish vampire Spike in Buffy and Angel, but hanging up his fangs hasn't meant the end of his SF and fantasy...

Thursday Link-a-Mania

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 09:47 PM CDT

Doctor Who at the Proms There will be a special Doctor Who night at this year's BBC Proms from the Albert Hall. The special event, on Saturday 27th July, will be presented by Freema Agyeman and will feature music with a space and time theme, including...

News: Doctor Wii

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 09:20 PM CDT

Despite concerns from ISPs that the BBC iPlayer is using too much bandwidth which the BBC should be paying for, the video streaming on demand service continues to march, with the Nintendo Wii joining desktop computers and the Apple iPhone in being able to view content. According to C+VG Nintendo have already gone live with the system, despite advising customers that they would receive an email to confirm the service had gone live. However while the deal means that all BBC programmes...

News: eBay Adipose

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 09:11 PM CDT

Enterprising knitters and people with some clay lying around have created a raft of Adipose cuddly toys, with various types selling on eBay. The woolen handknitted version utilises a cardboard insert to it stand and is stuffed with child-safe stuffing, but the eyes are unsuitable for under-3s. Meanwhile, there is the clay version, where the seller states: Sold individually - if they're popular, I'll make some more! Closer inspection reveals them to be lumps of plasticine with...

Telefantasy huge on BBC iPlayer

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 09:02 PM CDT

If download figures from the BBC's new iPlayer service, launched on Christmas Day 2007, are anything to go by, then BBC bigwigs should be happy to commission a third series of Torchwood. Seven episodes of the show feature in the Top 20 downloads in the...

Dalek features again at exhibition - Ilkeston Today

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 07:35 PM CDT


Dalek features again at exhibition
Ilkeston Today, UK - 34 minutes ago
A full-size dalek will be just one of the attractions on show at the Regency Suites on Sunday April 27. The event will feature over 20 stalls displaying ...

No – I’m over her - Now Magazine Online

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 07:03 PM CDT


No – I'm over her
Now Magazine Online, UK - 1 hour ago
The TV presenter will feature in the series finale alongside David Tennant, 36. 'I'm a big fan of Doctor Who,' he tells the Daily Star. ...

Gethin tight-lipped on Doctor Who role - ic Wales

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 06:52 PM CDT


Gethin tight-lipped on Doctor Who role
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago
Cardiff-born Jones has previously appeared in the BBC Wales-produced series – as a Cyberman, pictured right. "One of my last Blue Peter jobs will be ...

Nigel Kennedy unites 'Dr Who' theme with classical music Proms - hellomagazine.com

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 06:20 PM CDT


Nigel Kennedy unites 'Dr Who' theme with classical music Proms
hellomagazine.com, UK - 35 minutes ago
Daleks and cybermen are to take to the stage at this year's Proms. The music festival will feature a special Dr Who-themed concert on July 27 presented by ...

Catherine Tate joins Dr Who - Hunts Post

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 06:00 PM CDT


Catherine Tate joins Dr Who
Hunts Post, UK - 2 hours ago
TAKE a trip back to the 1950s in this family fun comedy about a group of rebellious teenage girls who unite to save their school from closure. ...

Norwegian protest quotes Fraser-Moleketi - ITWeb

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 05:47 PM CDT


Norwegian protest quotes Fraser-Moleketi
ITWeb, South Africa - 1 hour ago
Among the biggest programmes were the Apprentice, Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood and time-travel drama Ashes to Ashes. The figures represent a dramatic rise ...

'Torchwood' star buys John's car - Ballymoney Times

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 05:44 PM CDT


'Torchwood' star buys John's car
Ballymoney Times, UK - 1 hour ago
But it was not just any old vehicle that enabled John McMillan of McMillan Transport to establish friendship with Torchwood star John Barrowman. ...

Breaking: iPlayer popular with geeks, lads, Alan Sugar - Guardian

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 05:43 PM CDT


Breaking: iPlayer popular with geeks, lads, Alan Sugar
Guardian, UK - 1 hour ago
Firstly and even as a Torchwood fan I feel this can't be said too clearly - this is the only top 20 where ludicrous, patchy, overblown sci fi features seven ...

Seaside will rock if band plan goes ahead - ic Wales

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 05:17 PM CDT


Seaside will rock if band plan goes ahead
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 17 minutes ago
The lighting will be done by the people who work on Torchwood and Dr Who. "There will be off-site parking, hopefully at the Ogmore Centre, ...

"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" Airs as the "ABC Saturday ... - All American Patriots (press release)

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 03:49 PM CDT


"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" Airs as the "ABC Saturday ...
All American Patriots (press release), Sweden - 1 hour ago
... Brendon Gleeson as Professor Alastor 'MadEye' Moody, David Tennant as Barty Crouch Junior, Robert Pattinson as Cedric Diggory, Miranda Richardson as ...

Proms in Doctor Who 'dumbing down' row - ic Wales

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 03:01 PM CDT


Proms in Doctor Who 'dumbing down' row
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 32 minutes ago
... in a pre-recorded scene written by Swansea-born Russell T Davies, which will also see Daleks and marching Cybermen roaming around the Albert Hall stage. ...

Ellen Gray: Lifetime raises the bar with 'Memory' - Philadelphia Daily News

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 02:07 PM CDT


Ellen Gray: Lifetime raises the bar with 'Memory'
Philadelphia Daily News, PA - 22 minutes ago
For anyone who's shared a love of "Doctor Who" with their children, only to discover that "Who's" racy spin-off, BBC America's "Torchwood," might be just a ...

Ellen Gray: Lifetime raises the bar with 'Memory' - Philadelphia Inquirer

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 02:07 PM CDT


Ellen Gray: Lifetime raises the bar with 'Memory'
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - 1 hour ago
For anyone who's shared a love of "Doctor Who" with their children, only to discover that "Who's" racy spin-off, BBC America's "Torchwood," might be just a ...

Family-friendly mix of folk and classics as new director pursues ... - Media Guardian

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 02:06 PM CDT


Family-friendly mix of folk and classics as new director pursues ...
Media Guardian, UK - 23 minutes ago
The event will be hosted by Freema Agyeman, aka Dr Who's assistant Martha Jones, and will include a specially-written Doctor Who scene by Russell T Davies. ...

New charity to tackle depression - ic Wales

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 02:05 PM CDT


New charity to tackle depression
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago
Torchwood star Gareth David-Lloyd will join Minister for Health and Social Services Edwina Hart tomorrow lunchtime to mark the launch of the charity, ...

Space Music

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 01:00 PM CDT

BBC Proms Doctor Who concert planned.

Actress revisits 'Doctor Who' three decades later - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 11:28 AM CDT


Actress revisits 'Doctor Who' three decades later
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com, OR - 51 minutes ago
... she actually spends much of her time trying to cope with alien invasions without resorting to the somewhat dire measures taken on "Torchwood," another, ...

London's Donmar Warehouse Has Small Change Beginning April 10 - Playbill.com

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 11:13 AM CDT


London's Donmar Warehouse Has Small Change Beginning April 10
Playbill.com, NY - 1 hour ago
For television his credits include "Holby Blue," "Torchwood," "Consenting Adults," "The Tudors" and "Mine All Mine"; and for film, "Miss Pettigrew Lives for ...

You know, for Kids!

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 11:13 AM CDT

I think the advertising for the Sarah Jane Adventures on Sci Fi has made it clear that this spin-off is much more a children's show than Doctor Who is.

The main reason why I was skeptical about an American distribution was that I couldn't quite see how it would get sold here -- but the teenage cast should make it clear that it's target audience.

It's an enjoyable show -- but really, the intended audience is completely different than something like Battlestar Galactica -- and that is one of the things views of the show have to be aware enough to realize.

'Dan Rather Reports' on HDNet to Present Interview With Senator ... - PR Newswire (press release)

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 04:35 AM CDT


'Dan Rather Reports' on HDNet to Present Interview With Senator ...
PR Newswire (press release), NY - 7 hours ago
... "Smallville" and the hit BBC series "Torchwood." HDNet Movies also features a wide selection of major studio theatrical releases -- all uncut, unedited, ...

DR WHO TARDIS TRAVELS FROM MANCHESTER MUSEUM TO LOCAL SCHOOL - 24 Hour Museum

Posted: 08 Apr 2008 09:10 PM CDT


DR WHO TARDIS TRAVELS FROM MANCHESTER MUSEUM TO LOCAL SCHOOL
24 Hour Museum, UK - 18 hours ago
By 24 Hour Museum Staff The TARDIS was created by the technical team of the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) to promote the recent Doctor Who Up-Close ...

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