Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

News: The Poison Sky Preview

Posted: 29 Apr 2008 07:38 PM CDT

Will the Doctor (David Tennant) have to make the ultimate sacrifice? The Poison Sky is episode 5 in season 30, and sees the conclusion of the events set in motion in The Sontaran Stratagem Kicking off again at 6.20-7.05pm on BBC ONE this Saturday, the Sontarans activate their masterplan and begin to choke the whole of planet Earth, as Russell T Davies's Bafta Award-winning time-travelling drama continues. UNIT is left defenceless, with a traitor in their ranks. And as interplanetary war...

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Posted: 29 Apr 2008 12:43 PM CDT

From the Doctor Who News Page&os;s coverage of the ratings for the Torchwood series 2 finale, Exit Wounds The final episode, Exit Wounds achieved an Appreciation Index of 90, the highest score the series has ever received. It was most...

News: Doctor Who Magazine 395

Posted: 29 Apr 2008 12:17 PM CDT

IT'S ALL OUT WAR IN DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE 395! David Tennant and the cast of the latest Doctor Who adventure discuss the war-loving, potato-headed, baddies in the latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine... "Sontarans are great," beams David, while sitting on a deck chair, and watching a troop of Sontarans march across the Doctor Who set. "I think that's partly because they come from a very specific world. That back story gives them a great context. Robert Holmes didn't just create a race, back...

News: Exclusive Audio Book

Posted: 29 Apr 2008 11:37 AM CDT

Pest Control, the first Doctor Who audio-exclusive story to be published by BBC Audiobooks, will be released on 8 th May. The title, read by David Tennant, will be available on CD and on download and will not be published as a book. The story was commissioned from the author Peter Anghelides and is one of the first pieces of published fiction to feature the character Donna Noble (played by Catherine Tate in the television series) as the Doctor's companion. The exciting narrative is...

Final Ratings - Torchwood

Posted: 29 Apr 2008 09:44 AM CDT

Final ratings and audience profile data for Season Two of Torchwood is now available in the Doctor Who Forum. The final episode, Exit Wounds achieved an Appreciation Index of 90, the highest score the series has ever received. It was most appreciated by Welsh females aged 16-34. The episode was also the highest rated on BBC2 for the week, with an official rating of 3.13 million viewers.

On The Radar - PW-Philadelphia Weekly

Posted: 29 Apr 2008 09:33 AM CDT


On The Radar
PW-Philadelphia Weekly, PA - 1 hour ago
by Steven Wells The world of religion is aghast at the news that Dr. Richard Dawkins is to play himself on the top BBC-TV sci-fi show Doctor Who. ...

Perth's latest entertainment news and gossip - Sunday Times.au

Posted: 29 Apr 2008 09:13 AM CDT


Perth's latest entertainment news and gossip
Sunday Times.au, Australia - 8 minutes ago
"Last year my family bought a remote-controlled Dalek and model Tardis for my birthday and I buy Doctor Who Magazine each month without fail," he says. ...

Doctor Who Magazine 395

Posted: 29 Apr 2008 07:40 AM CDT

IT'S ALL OUT WAR IN DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE 395 David Tennant and the cast of the latest Doctor Who adventure discuss the war-loving, potato-headed, baddies in the latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine. "Sontarans are great," beams David, while sitting on a deck chair, and watching a troop of Sontarans march across the Doctor Who set. "I think that's partly because they come from a very specific world. That back story gives them a great context. Robert...

Constellations, Comic Shop Openings and Stuff

Posted: 29 Apr 2008 06:38 AM CDT

Just popping in quickly to mention a few things that need urgently mentioning. I'm aware that my blog at the moment is really just a combination of promotion and social calendar, and I promise I'll get to some more writerly writing soon. Notably a piece about New York. It's just that life is busy at the moment and thinks keep popping up. I'm also aware that the blog design could do with a bit

Hollywood set to honor Brit wit - Variety

Posted: 29 Apr 2008 05:43 AM CDT


Hollywood set to honor Brit wit
Variety, CA - 2 hours ago
I thought, here's this wonderful character, Catherine Tate, and her catchphrase that nobody over here has ever heard of. So this awards show was really an ...

Could Black Eyed Peas Become "Cherylicious"? - Anglophenia

Posted: 29 Apr 2008 05:01 AM CDT


Could Black Eyed Peas Become "Cherylicious"?
Anglophenia, NY - 3 hours ago
Freema Agyeman says her departure from Doctor Who wasn't sparked by some backstage row with David Tennant, as has been rumored. "Oh my God, I'd never heard ...

Steve set for Dr Who stardom - Metro

Posted: 29 Apr 2008 02:14 AM CDT


Steve set for Dr Who stardom
Metro, UK - 5 hours ago
He is about to appear in Doctor Who. Benidorm is on Friday nights on ITV1. Is filming in Benidorm fun or is it full of drunken chavs? ...

BBC Brings Programs To iTunes Store In USA - Top40-Charts.com

Posted: 29 Apr 2008 01:02 AM CDT


BBC Brings Programs To iTunes Store In USA
Top40-Charts.com, NY - 8 minutes ago
Starting today on iTunes, customers can purchase single episodes and complete seasons of BBC AMERICA's hit sci-fi series Torchwood, the outrageous ...

BBC AMERICA sells UK TV shows on iTunes US - Macworld UK

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 11:42 PM CDT


BBC AMERICA sells UK TV shows on iTunes US
Macworld UK, UK - 6 minutes ago
The available catalogue to US audiences includes Torchwood, Little Britain and Robin Hood, which premiered its second season Saturday on cable channel BBC ...

BBC BRINGS PROGRAMS TO ITUNES STORE IN US - The Futon Critic

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 11:12 PM CDT


BBC BRINGS PROGRAMS TO ITUNES STORE IN US
The Futon Critic, CA - 1 hour ago
Starting today on iTunes, customers can purchase single episodes and complete seasons of BBC AMERICA's hit sci-fi series Torchwood, the outrageous ...

Your photo could say a thousand words to Dove - Greenpeace UK

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 10:57 PM CDT


Your photo could say a thousand words to Dove
Greenpeace UK, UK - 50 minutes ago
We've had young 'uns, old 'uns and even a Cyberman - if you've had your picture taken, see if you can find it and send it to the people behind Dove (details ...

Benidorm writer plans musical theatre debut - Stage

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 10:52 PM CDT


Benidorm writer plans musical theatre debut
Stage, UK - 55 minutes ago
Litten, who was also one of the lead writers on The Catherine Tate Show, is penning the show's book. The collaboration with Arnold and Black marks his first ...

K9 Tales box set extras

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 10:15 PM CDT

The Doctor Who Restoration Team website has published an article confirming the release of the K9 Tales box set later this year, and announcing the extras package being provided for the two stories - 1977's The Invasion of Time and 1981 spin-off adventure K9 and Company. The extras for The Invasion of Time are: A commentary Louise Jameson, John Leeson, Mat Irvine and Bob Baker. Documentary feature Dreams and Fantasy, looking back at the making...

BBC America programming now available on iTunes - iLounge

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 09:19 PM CDT


BBC America programming now available on iTunes
iLounge, CA - 3 hours ago
Beginning today, customers can purchase single episodes and complete seasons of the BBC AMERICA series "Torchwood," "Little Britain," and "Robin Hood. ...

Anthony Head keen to return

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 09:04 PM CDT

Anthony Head keen to return
News Dated: 29/4/2008

Speaking to Digital Spy, Anthony Head discusses his ambition for a return to Doctor Who.

Are there any plans to resurrect your Doctor Who villain Mr Finch?
"Apparently not – and I'm not sure why! I think he should come back. He was good fun. There is a school of thought that he's dead, but you don't see him die. Who knows? I'm very fond of him and it was such good fun working with Mr Tennant. He's a lovely actor. So if they ask me I'd say 'yes' in a flash."

They say 'never work with children or animals', so where does K-9 fit into that?
"In both categories! I've worked with more responsive actors. After all this time, they might have worked out one or two more means of propulsion. He was quite slow off the mark and not always terribly consistent. But beyond that I know he's a lot of people's favourite, so I'm not going to diss him!"

READ the interview in full here:
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/a94672/anthony-head-the-invisibles.html

Discuss this story in the DWO Forums here:
http://www.drwho-online.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1209452533

[Source: Digital Spy]

BBC Brings Programs to iTunes Store in US - StreetInsider.com (subscription)

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 09:00 PM CDT


BBC Brings Programs to iTunes Store in US
StreetInsider.com (subscription), MI - 1 hour ago
Starting today on iTunes, customers can purchase single episodes and complete seasons of BBC AMERICA's hit sci-fi series Torchwood, the outrageous ...

Tuesday Link-a-Mania

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 08:34 PM CDT

Land of the Lost Monsters Revealed On this side of the Atlantic, any news about a big screen Land of the Lost remake might well be met with so-what shrug. The show – an Irwin Allen-esque adventure about a dad and two kids thrust into a world of dinosaurs and...

New X-Files 2 Pic Confirms A Startling Rumor - io9

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 08:05 PM CDT


New X-Files 2 Pic Confirms A Startling Rumor
io9, CA - 2 hours ago
Also, the magazine claims that Davros is back, and we'll visit the Dalek's homeworld of Skaro (which has been destroyed, like, twice now. ...

Author interview: Deborah J Miller

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 08:00 PM CDT

Welcome to the latest SFX author interview, featuring more tips and advice for aspiring writers. Whether you're penning a story for our Pulp Idol 2008 competition, or working on your first novel, we've been able to get a variety of industry insiders to offer...

News: Anthony Stewart Head to Return?

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 07:59 PM CDT

Speaking to Digital Spy, actor Anthony Stewart Head has revealed that he would love to reprise the role of Mr Finch, the shape-shifting Krillitane leader from School Reunion Chatting exclusively to the website about his new series The Invisibles (more on that at Quintessential Comedy), Head revealed: "If they ask me I'd say 'yes' in a flash," he said. "I think he should come back. He was good fun. There is a school of thought that he's dead, but you don't see him die. Who knows?" Head...

News: Welsh BAFTA, Boyo

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 07:50 PM CDT

Well done once more to Doctor Who which continues to fly the flag for Welsh television and entertainment - the show picked up six BAFTA awards, including best drama series and best screenwriter, a good haul from eight nominations. Meanwhile the sci-fi thriller Torchwood, won an award for best costume. Given the series' content, I can't help but think that was a bit token, but there you go. Blue Peter presenter and Cyberman Gethin Jones hosted the ceremony at the Wales Millennium Centre...

News: Sontaran Stratagem Reaction

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 07:43 PM CDT

Overnight figures gave The Sontaran Stratagem viewing figures of 6.4m, with digital and delayed viewings set to be added, this puts the adventure roughly in the same bracket as Planet of the Ood. Not perfect for an early season two-parter, however I don't think it's time to set the alarm bells just yet - not with 35% of the available audience! The Stage exclaimed "Ah, this is more like it!", declaring that: Helen Raynor, who penned last year's (unfairly) maligned Dalek two-parter,...

Dalek suit makes £3200 for Chester man - Ellesmere Port Standard

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 07:40 PM CDT


Dalek suit makes £3200 for Chester man
Ellesmere Port Standard, UK - 2 hours ago
By Hayley Maguire A FORMER Doctor Who fan has told of his shock after a vintage Dalek suit he had owned since he was a small boy, fetched £3200 on eBay. ...

Dalek suit makes £3200 for Chester man - Chester Standard

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 07:27 PM CDT


Dalek suit makes £3200 for Chester man
Chester Standard,  United Kingdom - 3 hours ago
By Hayley Maguire A FORMER Doctor Who fan has told of his shock after a vintage Dalek suit he had owned since he was a small boy, fetched £3200 on eBay. ...

Lizo reviews fifth episode of Dr Who - CBBC Newsround

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 06:13 PM CDT


Lizo reviews fifth episode of Dr Who
CBBC Newsround, UK - 56 minutes ago
Our Doctor Who superfan Lizo reviews the fourth episode of the fifth series - The Poison Sky. It's not looking good. The skies over the world are filling ...

TV role is bringing more to Flat Holm - ic Wales

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 05:01 PM CDT


TV role is bringing more to Flat Holm
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago
RECORD numbers of spring tourists are expected to visit an island given new-found fame on sci-fi show Torchwood. Tours to Flat Holm, in the Bristol Channel, ...

Big rise in library members - Scarborough Today

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 03:54 PM CDT


Big rise in library members
Scarborough Today, UK - 56 minutes ago
In June, the county's library service is planning for a Dr Who Dalek to visit two of its libraries in a bid to encourage Dr Who devotees into library ...

Actor Glyn Houston’s one regret - ic Wales

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 03:19 PM CDT


Actor Glyn Houston's one regret
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago
Houston received his Bafta from screenwriter Russell T Davies, creator of the latest Doctor Who series, and he admits he'sa huge fan. ...

Blogging about the TV slush pile - guardian.co.uk

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 03:15 PM CDT


Blogging about the TV slush pile
guardian.co.uk, UK - 1 hour ago
So for the Russell T Davies of tomorrow, is all this sharing a good idea? Many users are remarkably open about their rejections. ...

A real celebrity fundraiser - Warrington Guardian

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 02:22 PM CDT


A real celebrity fundraiser
Warrington Guardian,  UK - 2 hours ago
"I had replies and donations from Barbara Windsor, Dr Who's David Tennant, Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Rowan Atkinson, Ricky Hatton, Lewis Hamilton and ...

Trailer Maker

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 01:00 PM CDT

Red carpet rolled out for new video tool.

Anthony Head keen on 'Doctor Who' return - Digital Spy

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 12:31 PM CDT


Anthony Head keen on 'Doctor Who' return
Digital Spy, UK - 1 hour ago
Head, soon to be seen in BBC One's The Invisibles, added that "it was such good fun working with Mr [David] Tennant - he's a lovely actor". ...

Dr Who takes on zombies of Nor' Loch - Edinburgh Evening News

Posted: 27 Apr 2008 10:00 PM CDT


Dr Who takes on zombies of Nor' Loch
Edinburgh Evening News, UK - 28 Apr 2008
He said: "I first decided that I wanted to write a Doctor Who story set in Edinburgh years ago, as I regularly visited during the Festival and had a few of ...

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