Friday, September 19, 2008

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

The 10 Doctors - Page 120a - Technical Oddities

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 02:50 PM CDT

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The 1st Doctor explains why there's some weirdness going on with the site, like vanishing pages, comments, news items, etc. and that you shouldn't panic or freak out. We're trying to do a host server transfer as smoothly as possible, so please stand by!

Canada: Series Four on CBC Tonight

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 10:29 AM CDT

Series Four of Doctor Who will debut tonight Friday September 19th on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation at 9:00pm EDT across Canada (9:30pm in Newfoundland). In some markets this will put Doctor Who in direct competition with Series Two of Torchwood which is currently running on ">SPACE. The CBC is launching Series Four with Partners in Crime. At this time there is no word on if or when the 2007 Christmas special Voyage of the Damned will air on CBC. The CBC have updated their Doctor Who W

Lis Sladen Profile

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 06:52 AM CDT

The new issue of SFX landed on my mat this morning .... and there on page 88 is a smashing full page interview and profile with Lis Sladen!
She talks of filming for series 2 of the Sarah-Jane Adventures, cutting one of David Tennant's lines in Journeys End (by accident) and working with Nicholas Courteney again.
Plus there is a bit of a spoiler about the fate of the Jackson's ...
SFX hits shops next week .. but since I subscribe, and subscribers get lovely covers with no writing on, I cant actually tell you how much it costs as mine has no price on it! Just a rather good Zachary Quinto picture...... sorry about that!

Have a laugh - The Sun

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 06:33 AM CDT


Have a laugh
The Sun, UK - 55 minutes ago
HOW does a Dalek keep its skin soft? DID you hear about the boy cannibal expelled from school for buttering up the teacher? IT'S been a volatile week in the ...

The BBC turns from Doctor Who to Merlin as knights draw in - Times Online

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 06:09 AM CDT


The BBC turns from Doctor Who to Merlin as knights draw in
Times Online, UK - 18 minutes ago
Happily, Julie Gardner, the executive producer with Russell T. Davies of Doctor Who, was looking for a drama to fill the void that will be left when the ...

David Lister: Stop whingeing about your fans, Annie - Independent

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 06:06 AM CDT


David Lister: Stop whingeing about your fans, Annie
Independent, UK - 22 minutes ago
The third actress in the play, Catherine Tate, is not as far as I know involved in any age-gap issues. There's the curse of an era fixated with celebrities' ...

TV: Merlin - The Virgin Daughters - Losing It: Griff Thys Jones on ... - Scotsman

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 06:05 AM CDT


TV: Merlin - The Virgin Daughters - Losing It: Griff Thys Jones on ...
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 22 minutes ago
Richard Wilson twinkles manfully in an unfortunate bobbed blond wig as Merlin's mentor and Torchwood's Eve Myles drops by for an effectively spooky scene. ...

Exclusive Mirrors preview

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 05:39 AM CDT

We've been given an exclusive clip from Kiefer Sutherland's new movie Mirrors, and we're such lovely people that we're going to share it with you. If you want to know what it's all about, here's a synopsis: Ben Carson (Sutherland) has seen better days....

Farscape Continues

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 05:18 AM CDT

Farscape is back in comic book form, with the show's creator, Dan O'Bannon, providing the storyline. According to Comic Book Resources , which has an interview with O'Bannon, the four issue mini-series, out in November from BOOM! Studio, will be a direct...

Does Torchwood Season 2 Work Better In One Sitting? - io9

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 04:50 AM CDT


Does Torchwood Season 2 Work Better In One Sitting?
io9, CA - 32 minutes ago
The second season of Doctor Who's naughtier spinoff Torchwood just came out on DVD, and now's your chance to take it in as if it were a single, ...

All-star cast - oh yes it is - Burton Mail

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 02:03 AM CDT


All-star cast - oh yes it is
Burton Mail, UK - 1 hour ago
Sylvester has also enjoyed a very successful career - he was voted best doctor in 1990 by readers of Doctor Who Magazine. He said: "My memories of Dr Who ...

Catherine Tate Teaches You How To Write Comedy. Plus: Merlin ... - Anglophenia

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 01:56 AM CDT


Catherine Tate Teaches You How To Write Comedy. Plus: Merlin ...
Anglophenia, NY - 1 hour ago
Torchwood star Eve Myles is the only memorable thing about the first episode of Merlin, the new BBC fantasy drama to replace Doctor Who, says The Guardian. ...

Doctor Who Series 4 soundtrack coming in November! - Discover Magazine

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 01:35 AM CDT


Doctor Who Series 4 soundtrack coming in November!
Discover Magazine, NY - 1 hour ago
As I sit here listening to the Doctor Who Series/Seasons 1 and 2 soundtrack (and having just listened to the Torchwood soundtrack for the n th time), ...

Star Wars The Force Unleashed webchat today

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 01:00 AM CDT

Want information about the new Star Wars videogame , that continues the story between episodes three and four? Don't forget that one of the stars is answering questions online at 2pm today.

Six Characters in Search of an Author: a dazzling trip to the future - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 10:56 PM CDT


Six Characters in Search of an Author: a dazzling trip to the future
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 5 hours ago
... the evil emperor in the Star Wars movies, he's not quite David Tennant when it comes to box-office appeal, magnificent actor though he undoubtedly is. ...

Hype Alert! It's Merlin, Folks!!

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 10:40 PM CDT

Yep, right now us folks in the UK are being bombarded with all sorts of promotional material (adverts, magazine interviews, billboards, you name it) for the BBC's latest Saturday night fantasy filler, Merlin. The series, devised by Julian Murphy and Johnny Caps of Hex fame, had been in development hell for a number of years - at one point former Torchwood producer/writer Chris Chibnall was in talks about creating a Sunday evening series devoted to the character of Merlin, who originates from the King Arthur legend.

FILMING TORCHWOOD'S THIRD SERIES HAS TAKEN ITS TOLL ON POOR EVE MYLES

Episode one features Eve Myles, quite possibly as you've never seen her before - as a witch! DigitalSpy have reported on an interview that Wales Online conducted with the star, regarding her appearence in the show. Sounds very promising, then.

Of course, the series also stars a number of other leading cult television stars - including Anthony Head, who played librarian Rupert Giles on the WB/UPN series Buffy the Vampire Slayer for seven years, and then there's Santiago Cabrera... you know, Santiago Cabrera - the guy who played that part on Heroes, Issac Mendez, who painted prophecies of the future? No? Oh come on! It's Santiago Cabrera already!!

Richard Wilson, respected RSC thesp and star of the BBC's comedy gem One Foot in the Grave - not to mention 2005's Doctor Who adventure "The Empty Child"/"The Doctor Dances", which first introduced audiences to John Barrowman's Captain Jack Harkness - also appears, playing the role of 'Gaius'.

Russell T Davies seems very keen on the new series. In the latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine he goes as far as to compare it to his own Saturday night ratings smash, Doctor Who: "Merlin is the first proper rival to Doctor Who that I've seen, and that's my finest compliment. [It's] a really, really fine piece of work."

Infact, the end credits go as far as to include a special "Thanks to Russell T Davies" message at the end. Aww... no wonder Davies loves the show so much - just watching it gives his ego a much needed boost!

But, ultimately, it's for you to make up your own mind. The series kicks off tomorrow night on BBC One, at 7:30pm - miss it, and I'm afraid you miss out. Unless you I-Player it; it which case, you don't so much miss out on it.

I'll shut up now and stop rambling, hey?

PHOTOS: Doctor Who and Robert Powell at festival - Louth Today

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 10:13 PM CDT


PHOTOS: Doctor Who and Robert Powell at festival
Louth Today, UK - 5 hours ago
... Toby Hadoke's nationally acclaimed one man show Moths Ate My Dr Who Scarf about his love of all things Doctor Who; Orange Prize nominated novelist, ...

Sci Fi Warewhouse

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 10:08 PM CDT

The US Sci Fi Channel has commissioned a new hour-long comedy-drama series called Warehouse 13, according to The Hollywood Reporter . It's described as a mix between The X-Files, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Moonlighting… which sound mightily like The...

Trek and Blade Creators Team Up

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 10:01 PM CDT

US TV network ABC has ordered a pilot for a TV show written by former Trek producer Branon Braga and Blade creator David S Goyer. Called Flash Forward, and based on a novel by Robert J Sawyer it chronicles the chaos that ensues after everyone in the world...

Series Four Soundtrack On Its Way

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 09:09 PM CDT

Silva Screen Records is to release music from Series Four of Doctor Who in November. A news item on its website says the tracks, composed by Murray Gold, will include Song Of Freedom - the choral piece that marked the Daleks' defeat in Journey's End. The exact date of the CD's release has still to be announced. No other track titles are known yet either.

Joking aside for Tony Blair on Daily Show - First Post

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 07:15 PM CDT


Joking aside for Tony Blair on Daily Show
First Post, UK - 21 minutes ago
However, viewers expecting another comedic performance similar to Blair's well-received sketch with Catherine Tate for Comic Relief 2007 would have been ...

It might take a magician to make Merlin work - guardian.co.uk

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 06:51 PM CDT


It might take a magician to make Merlin work
guardian.co.uk, UK - 45 minutes ago
Being a first episode, the plot, so much as there is one, is a flimsy caper memorable only for centring around the wonderful big-eyed Eve Myles. ...

Who’s that playing The Mikado? - BirminghamMail.net

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 06:24 PM CDT


Who's that playing The Mikado?
BirminghamMail.net, UK - 6 minutes ago
The Seventh Doctor, who played the role from 1987-9, is taking the title role in the Carl Rosa production of The Mikado at the city's Alexandra Theatre next ...

Big fish on the small screen ... - Herald.ie

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 06:18 PM CDT


Big fish on the small screen ...
Herald.ie, Ireland - 1 hour ago
The revelation that Hopper very nearly ended up in last year's Christmas special comes in a new book by Russell T Davies, the man responsible for reviving ...

Moly Mines finds more iron mineralisation - Mineweb

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 05:30 PM CDT


Moly Mines finds more iron mineralisation
Mineweb, UK - 1 hour ago
... holes drilled to follow up previously reported significant iron intersections in two areas (now named Dalek and Auton) at its Spinifex Ridge moly-copper ...

Who will be the Face of Cardiff? - WalesOnline

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 05:24 PM CDT


Who will be the Face of Cardiff?
WalesOnline, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago
Cardiff Devils ice hockey team captain Brad Voth is second with 15%, while Torchwood actor Gareth David Lloyd has 12%. The public can continue to nominate ...

TV series looks at eco-friendly US town - Peterborough Examiner

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 05:14 PM CDT


TV series looks at eco-friendly US town
Peterborough Examiner, Canada - 1 hour ago
(Discovery Channel) * On the popular "Doctor Who" spinoff series "Torchwood," Owen the genius wants help from tech expert Toshiko in finding absolution. ...

Theatre aiming to continue success of last season - Nidderdale Herald

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 04:59 PM CDT


Theatre aiming to continue success of last season
Nidderdale Herald, UK - 1 hour ago
... combining his role as a writer and director on the audio series for BBC7 with appearances as a Dalek in the tense series four finale on the BBC1 show. ...

Some good news from Who-ville - Toronto Star

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 03:40 PM CDT


Some good news from Who-ville
Toronto Star,  Canada - 3 hours ago
... spot of bother last year by blurting out on radio that co-star David Tennant might be leaving the show along with departing producer Russell T. Davies. ...

Staying In: Your Home Entertainment Guide - Calgary Herald

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 03:37 PM CDT


Staying In: Your Home Entertainment Guide
Calgary Herald,  Canada - 3 hours ago
NBC, Ch. 16, 9 pm Doctor Who The fourth season kicks off with Donna (Catherine Tate) on the trail of the Doctor (David Tennant), despite the presence of ...

'Speed Racer' updates television cartoon show - Dailyrecord.com

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 03:11 PM CDT


'Speed Racer' updates television cartoon show
Dailyrecord.com, NJ - 3 hours ago
(Paramount) "TORCHWOOD: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON" -- An offbeat team of operatives with a mysterious leader (John Barrowman) battle alien menaces and ...

Numb3rs highlight of slow TV night - Regina Leader-Post

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 03:10 PM CDT


Numb3rs highlight of slow TV night
Regina Leader-Post, Canada - 3 hours ago
Owen (Burn Gorman), recently brought back from the dead in Torchwood, continues on his quest for absolution in tonight's outing, A Day in the Death. ...

Double dose of Numb3rs leads up to fifth season - Ottawa Citizen

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 02:38 PM CDT


Double dose of Numb3rs leads up to fifth season
Ottawa Citizen,  Canada - 3 hours ago
Owen (Burn Gorman), recently brought back from the dead in Torchwood, continues on his quest for absolution in tonight's outing, A Day in the Death. ...

Exclusive: Is The Family's Emily Britain's vilest teen? - Sunday Mirror

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 02:01 PM CDT


Exclusive: Is The Family's Emily Britain's vilest teen?
Sunday Mirror, UK - 5 hours ago
By Beth Neil 19/09/2008 Not since Catherine Tate's "Am I bovvered?" schoolgirl Lauren has Britain seen such a stroppy teenager. And this one is real! ...

Numb3rs rules Friday ratings - Windsor Star

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 01:52 PM CDT


Numb3rs rules Friday ratings
Windsor Star,  Canada - 4 hours ago
Owen (Burn Gorman), recently brought back from the dead in Torchwood, continues on his quest for absolution in tonight's outing, A Day in the Death. ...

The Doctor is out - Melbourne Community Voice

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 01:23 PM CDT


The Doctor is out
Melbourne Community Voice, Australia - 14 hours ago
Russell T Davies, the clever homosexual behind the revival of the BBC series, has revealed hopes that 26 year-old gay actor Russell Tovey will take control ...

Myles reveals unrecognisable 'Merlin' role - Digital Spy

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 01:09 PM CDT


Myles reveals unrecognisable 'Merlin' role
Digital Spy, UK - 5 hours ago
By Ben Rawson-Jones, Cult Editor Torchwood star Eve Myles has revealed that she was rendered unrecognisable for her latest role as a witch in Merlin. ...

People will love me or hate me.. (..but am I bovvered?) - Mirror.co.uk

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 11:43 AM CDT


People will love me or hate me.. (..but am I bovvered?)
Mirror.co.uk, UK - 7 hours ago
By Beth Neil 19/09/2008 Not since Catherine Tate's "Am I bovvered?" schoolgirl Lauren has Britain seen such a stroppy teenager. And this one is real! ...

RUGBY UNION By John Walsh - News & Star

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 11:32 AM CDT


RUGBY UNION By John Walsh
News & Star, UK - 1 hour ago
Richard Moffat and Dan Reed scored the Wigton tries with new full-back Andrew Logue converting one and adding a penalty. Wigton have also beefed-up their ...

Stanley, DeBoy, Brooks, Robinson, Broughton Bring My Fair Lady to ... - Playbill.com

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 11:06 AM CDT


Stanley, DeBoy, Brooks, Robinson, Broughton Bring My Fair Lady to ...
Playbill.com, NY - 1 hour ago
Completing the cast are Britney Dean, Gwen De Veer, Erin Fair, Emily Moffat, Jeff Pew, William Richardson and Rhett Richins. Director Morey has been the ...

Southwell happy to take centre stage - Times Online

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 03:12 AM CDT


Southwell happy to take centre stage
Times Online, UK - 9 hours ago
The most significant change sees Steve Swindall, the Scotland A player, being preferred to Johnnie Beattie, who won his fourth cap in June. ...

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