Thursday, May 1, 2008

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Benidorm creator Derren Litten has teamed up with composer David ... - MI6

Posted: 01 May 2008 11:02 AM CDT


Benidorm creator Derren Litten has teamed up with composer David ...
MI6, UK - 11 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 ...

First Night: Is this funny?, University of London Union, London - Independent

Posted: 01 May 2008 08:09 AM CDT


First Night: Is this funny?, University of London Union, London
Independent, UK - 3 hours ago
However, given the pedigree of both men, (it's worth remembering that Horne was plucked from an Edinburgh sketch show by Catherine Tate to star in her TV ...

Owen Teale returns to Macbeth at Clwyd Theatr Cymru - ChesterChronicle.co.uk

Posted: 01 May 2008 06:49 AM CDT


Owen Teale returns to Macbeth at Clwyd Theatr Cymru
ChesterChronicle.co.uk, UK - 3 hours ago
The last time I saw Owen Teale on TV, he was playing a Welsh cannibal terrorising the heroes of Torchwood. Since then, he has also played an abusive husband ...

Provocative Documentary 'SURFWISE' to Premiere as a Sneak Preview ... - Earthtimes (press release)

Posted: 01 May 2008 04:40 AM CDT


Provocative Documentary 'SURFWISE' to Premiere as a Sneak Preview ...
Earthtimes (press release), UK - 5 hours ago
... Award winning "Arrested Development," "The Black Donnellys," "Star Trek: Enterprise," "Dead Like Me," "Smallville" and the hit BBC series "Torchwood. ...

S4: Episode #7 - Synopsis

Posted: 01 May 2008 04:37 AM CDT

S4: Episode #7 - Synopsis
News Dated: 1/5/2008

The synopsis for 4.7: The Unicorn and the Wasp is now online.

4.7: The Unicorn and the Wasp

In 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 10 days. Was it amnesia? A nervous breakdown? Or a Giant Alien Wasp..?

As Russell T Davies's Bafta Award-winning time-travelling drama continues, the Doctor and Donna join forces with the world's most famous crime novelist to encounter a body in the library, poisoned cocktails and a Vespiform seeking revenge.

David Tennant plays the Doctor and Catherine Tate plays his companion Donna Noble, with guest stars Felicity Kendal and Fenella Woolgar.

4.7: The Unicorn and the Wasp airs on Saturday 17th May, Time TBC.

Discuss this story in the DWO Forums:
http://www.drwho-online.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1206637255

[Source: BBCi Press Office - website]

'Dr Who' boss explains shock Rose cameo

Posted: 01 May 2008 03:49 AM CDT

Russell T. Davies explains why he kept the return of Billie Piper to Doctor Who a secret.

Cribbins: 'I auditioned for The Doctor'

Posted: 01 May 2008 03:02 AM CDT

Bernard Cribbins has revealed that he almost became the fourth Doctor.

New Incredible Hulk trailer online

Posted: 01 May 2008 01:10 AM CDT

Tomorrow Iron Man marks this year's superhero season officially open, and it won't be long before Ol' Shellhead's Marvel stablemate The Incredible Hulk smashes his own way back to the big-screen. So before the jolly green giant returns on 13 June, there's a...

iWood

Posted: 01 May 2008 12:47 AM CDT

Maybe the BBC is trying to make up to us Yanks for making us wait a week late to see Torchwood... Now, US residents can buy and download episodes of Torchwood from the Apple iTunes Store.
Americans can buy single episodes and complete seasons, so what are you doing still reading this??? Get to it!

City is the real star of TV drama - York Press

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 11:56 PM CDT


City is the real star of TV drama
York Press, UK - 11 hours ago
... is being made for American television company NBC by Power Studios International, which also made the series Casanova, starring Dr Who's David Tennant. ...

FILM REVIEW: Iron Man

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 11:15 PM CDT

12A • 126 mins • 2 May Director: Jon Favreau Starring: Robert Downey Jr, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow Rating: Megalomaniac scientists? Easy! Planet-munching space entities? Pah! Superheroes who are really looking for...

'Dr Who' boss explains shock Rose cameo - Digital Spy

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 09:57 PM CDT


'Dr Who' boss explains shock Rose cameo
Digital Spy, UK - 21 minutes ago
The showrunner wrote in his monthly column in Doctor Who Magazine: "When I wrote the very first draft of 'Partners In Crime' in September, I just got the ...

And the winner is...

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 09:45 PM CDT

The movers and shakers of the British SF literature world descended on London's Apollo West End last night, for the presentation of the Arthur C Clarke Award. SFX's very own Dave Bradley was the man charged with presenting "the UK's premier prize for science...

Robin Hood coming to America through iTunes - Mobile Marketing News

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 09:15 PM CDT


Robin Hood coming to America through iTunes
Mobile Marketing News, UK - 1 hour ago
... hit with fans of the virtual music, TV and film store. Sci-fi series Torchwood is another BBC programme that will soon be found on iTunes' virtual shelves.

Cribbins: 'I auditioned for The Doctor' - Digital Spy

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 09:15 PM CDT


Cribbins: 'I auditioned for The Doctor'
Digital Spy, UK - 13 hours ago
He first appeared as newsagent Wilfred Mott in the 2007 Christmas special before becoming a cast regular alongside Catherine Tate in the fourth season.

Bernard missed out on Doctor Who role - Metro

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 08:12 PM CDT


Bernard missed out on Doctor Who role
Metro, UK - 15 hours ago
... Christmas special as newsagent Wilfred Mott. Later, series creator Russell T Davies decided to make the character permanent by linking him to Donna Noble.

Dove story: how you're helping to change Unilever's mind on palm oil - Greenpeace UK

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 07:52 PM CDT


Dove story: how you're helping to change Unilever's mind on palm oil
Greenpeace UK, UK - 2 hours ago
Potentially good news for orang-utans - Unilever announced this morning that they're now supporting our calls for a moratorium to protect Indonesia's ...

BBC SHOWS DEBUT ON ITUNES - Contactmusic.com

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 06:39 PM CDT


BBC SHOWS DEBUT ON ITUNES
Contactmusic.com, UK - 26 minutes ago
The programs, which became available on Tuesday, include single epsodes and full seasons of the sci-fi drama Torchwood, the comedy Little Britain, ...

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 109

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 05:44 PM CDT

Episode 109 of Doctor Who: Podshock is now available.

"Well, Sergeant? Aren't you going to say that it's bigger on the inside than it is on the outside? Everybody else does."

Outpost Gallifrey Presents:
Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 109
Running Time: 1:20:55
30 April 2008

An in-depth interview with...

The Linx effect: Sontaran Officer Linx, that is - Crows Nest

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 05:13 PM CDT


The Linx effect: Sontaran Officer Linx, that is
Crows Nest - 49 minutes ago
Their range of helmets will also include an Ice Warrior helmet, and Industrial Welding Mask, a Sycorax helmet, a Cyberman helmet and a Lord President Borusa ...

Students hope to strike a cord - BBC News

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 05:02 PM CDT


Students hope to strike a cord
BBC News, UK - 1 hour ago
... Scotland remains at the centre of international arts provision." Famous alumni of the academy include James McAvoy, "Doctor Who" David Tennant and Ruby Wax.

Cybermen invade Radlett - Watford Observer

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 03:56 PM CDT


Cybermen invade Radlett
Watford Observer, UK - 53 minutes ago
By Filip Hnzido Children from special needs schools across the county faced off against Cybermen and Daleks in Radlett on Wednesday, enlisting the help of ...

Collectormania's who's who of sci-fi - Milton Keynes Today

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 03:21 PM CDT


Collectormania's who's who of sci-fi
Milton Keynes Today, UK - 13 minutes ago
By Sammy Jones IT'LL be a sci-fi fan's idea of heaven – mingling with stars from TV shows like Star Wars, Doctor Who, Heroes and Torchwood – and the ...

Final push may not be enough for outright victory - Norfolk Eastern Daily Press

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 02:47 PM CDT


Final push may not be enough for outright victory
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, UK - 2 hours ago
The Tories, meanwhile who hope to win the seat from her after 13 years, are fielding Niall Baxter, a 21-year-old student and David Tennant lookalike. ...

Torchwood star to light up Bryn’s festival - ic Wales

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 02:46 PM CDT


Torchwood star to light up Bryn's festival
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 48 minutes ago
TORCHWOOD star John Barrowman will join an exciting line- up at this summer's Faenol Festival. The three-night festival will take place from Friday, ...

Comic Maker Updates

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 01:00 PM CDT

New assets and exclusive comics!

Torchwood star joins 'Bryn-fest' - BBC News

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 12:38 PM CDT


Torchwood star joins 'Bryn-fest'
BBC News, UK - 4 hours ago
John Barrowman - Captain Jack in BBC sci-fi series Torchwood - is the latest name to be revealed for ninth year of the event dubbed "Bryn-fest". ...

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