Friday, September 25, 2009

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News


BBC Trust launches review

Posted: 24 Sep 2009 10:28 AM PDT

The BBC Trust has launched a review of BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four and the Red Button.
This forms part of the Trust's regular series of reviews and will be the largest and most significant service review the Trust has undertaken. BBC One and BBC Two are the two most popular services that the BBC operates. It will be the first time that the Trust has looked at these services.

Diane Coyle, BBC Trustee, who is leading the review said:
"The Trust is the BBC's governing body and we need to ensure these services are meeting audiences' expectations. This is why we have launched this significant piece of work that will help us understand how well the BBC's most popular services are operating. These services have a key role in helping the BBC deliver its public service mission. We'll be looking at how they are performing against their service licences and whether they are offering value for money.
"Our research tells us that audiences want and expect more fresh and new ideas on the BBC television. This review will help us understand how best the BBC can provide distinctive programming that audiences love.

"We now want to encourage viewers to get in touch with us to let us know what they think of these BBC services."

Viewers can participate in the survey online.

News: Doctor Who Adventures 134

Posted: 24 Sep 2009 10:13 AM PDT

EXTRA adventures! Doctor Who Adventures takes a look at all the mini adventures the Doctor has experienced over the years, from the Attack of the Graske to Time Crash. The Doctor has travelled to many exciting places on his adventures. This week’s Top 10 is all about the best planets he’s visited, but which will be number one? The countdown includes Gallifrey, the Ood Sphere and Midnight. Find out how well you know the Weeping Angels in this week’s quiz. But remember not to...

Hole lot of fun - The Sun

Posted: 24 Sep 2009 06:10 AM PDT


The Sun

Hole lot of fun
The Sun
... have been baffled by how TV bosses manage to persuade vain, image-obsessed celebs to go on the box looking like a mistake at the Cybermen factory. ...

cyberman in Surefire Ways to Prevent and Cure Gun Shyness - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Posted: 24 Sep 2009 03:50 AM PDT


cyberman in Surefire Ways to Prevent and Cure Gun Shyness
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Chad and Jodi Hines own and operate Willow Creek Kennels & Hunting out of Little Falls, Minn. There they custom train upland and waterfowl dogs of all ...

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SECRET IDENTITY: Five Actors Who Could Play Captain America - MTV.com

Posted: 24 Sep 2009 03:39 AM PDT


MTV.com

SECRET IDENTITY: Five Actors Who Could Play Captain America
MTV.com
JOHN BARROWMAN: The "Torchwood" star already has a Captain to his name, so what harm could come of one more? As the mostly heroic Captain Jack Harkness, ...

Sarah Jane dates Confirmed

Posted: 24 Sep 2009 12:59 AM PDT


The BBC has confirmed that Series Three of The Sarah Jane Adventures will start on BBC1 at 4.35pm on Thursday 15th October.
Investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith, one-time companion to The Doctor, is back for a third series of alien-busting adventures, from creator Russell T Davies, which also features a special appearance from The Doctor himself, David Tennant, who stars in two episodes.

Sarah Jane is accompanied by her adopted son, Luke, his streetwise pal, Clyde Langer, their schoolmate, Rani, who lives opposite and has aspirations to become a journalist like Sarah Jane, and their Xylok super computer in the attic, Mr Smith. Sarah Jane's robot dog, K-9, also joins the gang on their adventures.

In the first of this two-part adventure, Sarah Jane and the gang face the most dangerous day of their lives, as the rhino-like Judoon return. When prisoner Androvax the Destroyer crash-lands on Earth, a Veil is set free and starts to turn Earth's technology against itself. And his next intended victim is Sarah Jane.

The series also features an extraterrestrial girl who can make people play games against their will; a living painting; the inhabitants of a supposedly haunted house; and monsters who want to infect Earth with a strangely aggressive weed. Finally, there is a chance for Sarah Jane to find personal happiness with someone who could be the perfect person to complete her family.

A brand-new website accompanies the third series, complete with a trailer maker, monster hunt, video diaries from the cast, web games and exclusive behind-the-scenes videos.

News: The Moff @ Screenwriter's Festival 2009

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:30 PM PDT

New Doctor Who chief writer and Executive Producer Steven Moffat will be a special guest at the Screenwriter's Festival 2009 which runs from October 26th to 29th at Cheltenham Ladies' College. Also set to appear are James Moran (Torchwood, The Fires of Pompeii), Doctor Who Magazine contributors Jason Arnopp and Benjamin Cook, Joseph Lidster, Phil Ford and K-9 collaborators Bob Baker and Paul Tams for a series of panels and talks covering all 46 years of Doctor Who. Further names on the...

'Doctor Who' : 'Doctor Who' star Tennant beats Obama as pupils ... - Entertainment and Showbiz!

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 10:25 PM PDT


'Doctor Who' : 'Doctor Who' star Tennant beats Obama as pupils ...
Entertainment and Showbiz!
'Doctor Who' actor David Tennant has piped US President Barack Obama after being voted children's "dream" head teacher in a poll. A quarter of kids, ...

Doctor Who Adventures 134

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 09:39 PM PDT


Doctor Who Adventures 134 takes a look at all the mini adventures the Doctor has experienced over the years, from the Attack of the Graske to Time Crash.

The Doctor has travelled to many places on his adventures. This week's Top 10 is all about the best planets he's visited, but which will be number one? The countdown includes Gallifrey, the Ood Sphere and Midnight.

Find out how well you know the Weeping Angels in this week's quiz.

This week's favourite scene takes us back to the first time Rose steps inside the TARDIS.

West End to welcome financial scandal play Enron - Best Western News

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 08:27 PM PDT


West End to welcome financial scandal play Enron
Best Western News
She is also the author of hit play The Sugar Syndrome and television series Secret Diary of a Call Girl, which stars Billie Piper and has been met with much ...

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John Barrowman's airline awakening - The Press Association

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 08:25 PM PDT


John Barrowman's airline awakening
The Press Association
John Barrowman has revealed he first knew he was gay when he realised he fancied airline pilots. The Torchwood actor told The Stage that he considered being ...

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News: Hamlet DVD Date

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 07:44 PM PDT

Expected to be aired some time in late Autumn or over the Christmas period, the BBC DVD release of the Royal Shakespeare Company production of Hamlet starring David Tennant is scheduled for December 28th from 2entertain. Starring David Tennant and Patrick Stewart along with a cast of largely principal players from the successful RSC production of 2008, Hamlet looks set to be one of the RSC's most successful DVDs. In this Royal Shakespeare Company production, the titular prince of Denmark,...

Easebourne actress raising meningitis awareness - Midhurst and Petworth Today

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 07:07 PM PDT


Easebourne actress raising meningitis awareness
Midhurst and Petworth Today
Easebourne's best-known young mum, actress Billie Piper, is backing the nationwide Meningitis in Babies Awareness week which starts on Monday. ...

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Cake Wrecks: The Blog Becomes a Book - Wired (blog)

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 06:38 PM PDT


Cake Wrecks: The Blog Becomes a Book
Wired (blog)
(We're a detail-oriented lot.) However, I do see a lot of Dalek Wrecks for some reason. And then there's also this kind of thing:

Retro TV W/C 25th September 2009 - Retro To Go (blog)

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 05:13 PM PDT


Retro TV W/C 25th September 2009
Retro To Go (blog)
... being '"Ooh you are awful, but I like you" - and his influence can be seen in Little Britain, as well as the work of Catherine Tate, and Harry Enfield. ...

Torchwood writer Moran pens web thriller - Broadcastnow

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 02:47 PM PDT


Torchwood writer Moran pens web thriller
Broadcastnow
Doctor Who and Torchwood writer James Moran is to make his directorial debut with a web-only crime thriller. Girl Number 9 stars Joe Absolom as a man ...

VIDEO: Dalek made entirely of matchsticks invades Bognor Regis - Shoreham Today

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 02:01 PM PDT


VIDEO: Dalek made entirely of matchsticks invades Bognor Regis
Shoreham Today
"I'd really love it if a former Doctor Who or David Tennant would visit Bognor Regis to come and see the Dalek." Brian said there was 'no great secret' to ...

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VIDEO: Dalek made entirely of matchsticks invades Bognor Regis - Bognor Today

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 02:01 PM PDT


VIDEO: Dalek made entirely of matchsticks invades Bognor Regis
Bognor Today
"I'd really love it if a former Doctor Who or David Tennant would visit Bognor Regis to come and see the Dalek." Brian said there was 'no great secret' to ...

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VIDEO: Dalek made entirely of matchsticks invades Bognor Regis - Chichester Today

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 01:58 PM PDT


VIDEO: Dalek made entirely of matchsticks invades Bognor Regis
Chichester Today
Brian, 66, from North Bersted, and his wife Hazel, 64, worked as a team to slowly build each section of the Dalek. "I can't quite believe this huge Dalek is ...

VIDEO: Dalek made entirely of matchsticks invades Bognor Regis - Littlehampton Gazette

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 01:58 PM PDT


VIDEO: Dalek made entirely of matchsticks invades Bognor Regis
Littlehampton Gazette
Brian, 66, from North Bersted, and his wife Hazel, 64, worked as a team to slowly build each section of the Dalek. "I can't quite believe this huge Dalek is ...

BBC Entertainment to launch in ME on Nov 11 - Trade Arabia

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 01:56 PM PDT


BBC Entertainment to launch in ME on Nov 11
Trade Arabia
New dramas set to premiere on the channel from November onwards include the five-part series Mine all Mine, penned by Russell T Davies, Waterloo Road S3, ...

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VIDEO: Dalek made entirely of matchsticks invades Bognor Regis - Worthing Today

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 01:55 PM PDT


VIDEO: Dalek made entirely of matchsticks invades Bognor Regis
Worthing Today
Brian, 66, from North Bersted, and his wife Hazel, 64, worked as a team to slowly build each section of the Dalek. "I can't quite believe this huge Dalek is ...

BBC Entertainment to Launch Across 12 Million Households in Europe ... - California Chronicle

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 12:58 PM PDT


BBC Entertainment to Launch Across 12 Million Households in Europe ...
California Chronicle
New dramas set to premiere on the channel from November onwards include the five-part series Mine all Mine, penned by Russell T. Davies, Waterloo Road S3, ...

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In criticism of new Doctor Who - Den Of Geek

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 12:57 PM PDT


In criticism of new Doctor Who
Den Of Geek
And it's happening right now, as I type and as you read this; an alternate version of me is currently battling Cybermen in a quarry in Cardiff. ...

BBC Entertainment to launch across 12 million households in Europe ... - AME Info

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:55 AM PDT


AME Info

BBC Entertainment to launch across 12 million households in Europe ...
AME Info
New dramas set to premiere on the channel from November onwards include the five-part series Mine all Mine, penned by Russell T. Davies, Waterloo Road S3, ...

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BBC Entertainment to launch across 12 million households in Europe ... - Eye of Dubai (press release)

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:14 AM PDT


BBC Entertainment to launch across 12 million households in Europe ...
Eye of Dubai (press release)
New dramas set to premiere on the channel from November onwards include the five-part series Mine all Mine, penned by Russell T. Davies, Waterloo Road S3, ...

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News in brief: Thursday 24 September - B&T Marketing & Media (subscription)

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 10:59 AM PDT


News in brief: Thursday 24 September
B&T Marketing & Media (subscription)
Beginning today, Australians can purchase episodes of Torchwood, Doctor Who, Little Britain, Spooks, Ashes to Ashes and Robin Hood. ...

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Bi activist Sheela Lambert is interviewed by GLAAD for Celebrate ... - Examiner.com

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 10:45 AM PDT


Examiner.com

Bi activist Sheela Lambert is interviewed by GLAAD for Celebrate ...
Examiner.com
What I liked on Torchwood was Captain Jack Harkness, a character that was very nonchalant about his bisexuality. He was like 'oh you people and your quaint ...

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Australian digital video industry group formed - iTWire

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 09:18 AM PDT


Australian digital video industry group formed
iTWire
The Australian Interactive Multimedia Industry Association (AIMIA) has created what it says is Australia's first video industry group "n ...

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Calling all Douglas Adams Fans!

Posted: 21 Sep 2009 11:00 AM PDT

Find out more about Douglas Adams and Last Chance to See.

Douglas Adams - A Pictorial Guide

Posted: 21 Sep 2009 11:00 AM PDT

Daleks, Paris and The Pirate Planet... and more!

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