Friday, December 4, 2009

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News


Legally Blonde - The Musical Begins Dec. 5 at West End's Savoy Theatre - Playbill.com

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 03:13 PM PST


Playbill.com

Legally Blonde - The Musical Begins Dec. 5 at West End's Savoy Theatre
Playbill.com
Best known for playing the fifth incarnation of the Doctor in tv's "Doctor Who" from 1981-84, Davison's other leading TV credits include playing Tristan ...

Oh When Will We See Owen?

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 01:45 PM PST

The answer is: very soon. Here's some information from the wonderful people at BurnGormanOnline, care of xenutia1 and the Torch_wood Livejournal community.

" Two New Projects and a Nomination For Burn Gorman

We have a triple whammy for you from BurnGormanOnline, with two new projects for Burn this month and the What'sOnStage award to boot!

First off, we have had word that Burn is to play the Tin Woodman in a new radio adaptation of L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz. This is set to air around the 18th of December but as yet the listings have not been released, so we'll get back to you with details as soon as they are.

Second is a chance to see him live, but hurry, tickets are selling fast! Burn is narrating The Southbank Centre's newest run of Peter and the Wolf, which uses camera projection technology to transmit images of a scaled-down set onto a screen over the stage. The short animated film won in its category in the 2008 Oscars, and this new production features a fresh script from poet Simon Armitage, and an introductory skit (also featuring Burn). You can read the full article or book tickets here. It is only 6 shows, running at both matinee and evenings from 28th-30th December, just perfect to cure the after-Christmas blues!

Last but certainly not least, Burn is currently in the lead in his category at the What'sOnStage awards, but it's a close-run thing so let's vote like the clappers and get him a win! He has been nominated under "Best Supporting Actor In a Musical" for Oliver! John is also way ahead in the "Best Takeover In a Role" category, and for those that were lucky enough to see Oliver!, Jodie Prenger is also leading the "Best Supporting Actress in a Musical" category. "

Thanks to www.burngormanonline.com for the updates.

Peladon DVD Delayed?

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 01:18 PM PST

Amazon are advising their customers that the UK January release of Peladon Tales is being delayed by two weeks. No information is available from 2 entertain to confirm this and it is not known what effect any delay may have on the rest of the 2010 schedule.

Meanwhile TV Shows on DVD is reporting that The Next Doctor will be "upconverted" from standard definition to HD for the upcoming Blu-Ray edition of the 2009 Specials box set. This is the first time a Doctor Who episode that hasn't been produced in HD has undergone this treatment.
The website also confirms the extras which will be included on the End of Time DVD/Blu-Ray release. The information is for the North American release, but is expected to be identical to the UK edition.
  • Doctor Who Confidential - The End of Time Part One
  • Doctor Who Confidential - The End of Time Part Two
  • Deleted Scenes
  • David Tennant Video Diary - The Final days
  • BBC Christmas Idents
  • Doctor Who at Comic Con
  • 5.1 Surround Sound
The Specials Collection will include Doctor Who at the Proms.

Laguna Beach store brings art to retail - OCRegister

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 10:50 AM PST


Laguna Beach store brings art to retail
OCRegister
The centerpiece is a painting that spans the store's two stories, created by artist Dalek with help from Laguna Beach High School students. ...

Time Out Special Edition

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 10:43 AM PST

Next weeks issue of the London listings magazine, Time Out, is a special Doctor Who edition.

The magazine will be available with ten different covers, one for each of the first ten Doctors. The magazine explores the love affair between the Doctor and London, there is an interview with outgoing executive producer Russell T Davies and a preview of the new Doctor, Matt Smith.

The magazine itself is available in London from Tuesday, however, a collectors set featuring all ten versions is available to buy online.

Advent Calendar: Day Five

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 10:01 AM PST

For our fifth advent update, we’re kicking off the weekend with the launch of our exclusive Doctor Who festive story, which is called The Doctor Calls. We don’t want to give away too much of the plot, so we haven’t written an overview, but you can now check out its first instalment by simply heading over to our Advent index and clicking the [...]

Richard Todd Dies at Age 90

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 09:30 AM PST

Richard Todd as SandersDoctor Who fans will kinda remember Richard Todd for his part as Sanders in the 1982 Peter Davison story, Kinda. Though for others, this real life war hero will be remembered for roles in such films as The Dam Busters (1955) and the Yangtse Incident (1957).

Todd, who had been fighting cancer, has died at the age of 90. He had been one of the first British soldiers to parachute into France on D-Day.

He has a long list of credits with film and television roles as early as 1937 to as recent as 2007. 

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New Doctor Who The End Of Time footage - Den Of Geek

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 08:48 AM PST


New Doctor Who The End Of Time footage
Den Of Geek
Catch a new glimpse of David Tennant's time as Doctor Who coming to an end, with new footage from The End Of Time... With thanks to those who alerted us to ...

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The outrageous Kim Noble Must Die - Times Online

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 07:08 AM PST


Times Online

The outrageous Kim Noble Must Die
Times Online
He projects footage of his mum, explaining how he used to have a career, how he once hired Catherine Tate to help out on a show he did as half of the ...

Doctor Who breaking news: how the Master resurrects - Examiner.com

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 06:36 AM PST


Examiner.com

Doctor Who breaking news: how the Master resurrects
Examiner.com
During interviews with Russell T Davies, the exiting show-runner has also referred to something called 'The Immortality Gate,' which is presumably the same ...

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The Doctor Flies His TARDIS Through a Winter Wonderland - io9

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 06:13 AM PST


The Doctor Flies His TARDIS Through a Winter Wonderland
io9
Although this doesn't offer any clues to the Tenth Doctor's exit, we do get a fun moment with David Tennant playing Santa Claus:

New Christmas Promo

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 05:54 AM PST

The BBC has released a new promo previewing Doctor Who and The Gruffalo, both of which will be shown on BBC One on Christmas Day.

The promo contains several new clips from The End of Time Part One.



The official website has now released the BBC One ident along with three short stings.

Doctor Who 2009 Christmas presents: the Master's new powers and Special ... - Examiner.com

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 05:33 AM PST


Examiner.com

Doctor Who 2009 Christmas presents: the Master's new powers and Special ...
Examiner.com
... producer Russell T Davies has called 'Special Project #3:' the first of several BBC One Christmas idents featuring David Tennant as the Doctor. ...

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Last Dalek from original Dr Who series for sale - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 04:54 AM PST


Last Dalek from original Dr Who series for sale
Telegraph.co.uk
Only the lower half of this Dalek dates from 1963, he said. Also to be sold are a number of Cybermen, Sea Devils and Tractators. ...

The Risk Professional: people power challenges Malaysia's ASTRO - ChiefOfficers.Net

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 03:35 AM PST


The Risk Professional: people power challenges Malaysia's ASTRO
ChiefOfficers.Net
... series 4 earlier this year; we were still getting the second David Tennant series: this week in the UK, he leaves the programme after five series. ...

Official Answer for The Next Doctor on Blu-Ray, Plus the bbc's Press Release - TVShowsOnDVD.com

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 03:35 AM PST


TVShowsOnDVD.com

Official Answer for The Next Doctor on Blu-Ray, Plus the bbc's Press Release
TVShowsOnDVD.com
The latter title is a 5-disc box set which includes all of David Tennant's final group of productions, from the Christmas 2008 special "The Next Doctor" to ...

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Holiday in Croatia could help fans experience filming of new Doctor Who - Croatian Villas

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 03:03 AM PST


Holiday in Croatia could help fans experience filming of new Doctor Who
Croatian Villas
It is one of the first times Matt Smith has played the role of the doctor since recently taking over from David Tennant in the lead role. ...

Brand new preview trailer for The End of Time!

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 02:49 AM PST

As BBC continue running their previews of their upcoming Christmas highlights, a brand new trailer has surfaced online today which features a sleigh-load of new clips from the Tenth Doctor’s regeneration two-parter, The End of Time! The preview contains even more previously unseen footage from the episodes, including lots of new Master action shots - and from this short [...]

Chicago TARDIS Thank You!

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 02:38 AM PST

The Big Finish team are now back from the Chicago TARDIS Doctor Who convention and just about over the jet lag... So we thought we'd take this opportunity of saying a big thank you to the organizers and the hundreds of you who made us so welcome.

During the three and a bit days of the convention, we had three signing sessions and three panels. It was great to meet you all and really informative to hear your views on Big Finish.

We were particularly pleased to hear how popular our podcast is. And the level of support for the character of Charley Pollard was truly breath-taking. Now that she's finally parted company with the Sixth Doctor, there were many, many calls for her to have her own series. So we are looking into that possibility right now.

'It's rather humbling to discover just how Big Finish has touched so many people's lives,' says executive producer Nick Briggs. 'I spoke to so many lovely people, but I'd particularly like to give a big shout out to Kurt, Tara and Fatenah... Not that I want to be accused of favouritism!'

Here's to many great Chicago TARDISes to come... And, of course, we'll all be at the New York TARDIS convention next year.

Doctor Who Christmas idents revealed!

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 02:36 AM PST

Last month, we brought you news regarding ‘Special Project #3′ , which comes in the form of four brand new Doctor Who themed Christmas idents which the BBC will be using throughout the month to promote the socks off the Tenth Doctor’s regeneration two-parter, The End of Time. Today, they were officially unveiled as part of Day 4 of the [...]

Blackpool Xmas Preview Podcast

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 01:20 AM PST

Big Finish's Eighth Doctor Christmas Special Death in Blackpool is available this month. If you haven't already ordered it, here's a taster of what you might be missing. A special preview podcast with exclusive behind-the-scenes material not available anywhere else!

If you have already ordered it, here's an exclusive preview to whet your appetite.

Just click the play button in the box next to this news item to stream the audio, or click on the podcast button and download. It's free and you can share it with the entire world and beyond... if you have the capability!

EMBARRASSINGLY, THERE IS A DELAY IN THE ARRIVAL OF THE PODCAST. THE SITE IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING A DATABASE BACK-UP, SO THE PODCAST SHOULD HAVE ARRIVED BY EARLY EVENING GMT, 4th DECEMBER.

Idyllic setting for museum and toy shop - Burton Mail

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 01:00 AM PST


Burton Mail

Idyllic setting for museum and toy shop
Burton Mail
In addition to thousands of old toys in the museum, including an original BBC Dalek, there will be a reproduction of a 1950s Toyshop and Corner Shop, ...

The Hobbit Report: December, 2009 - Examiner.com

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 12:41 AM PST


Examiner.com

The Hobbit Report: December, 2009
Examiner.com
Names bandied about include Doctor Who's David Tennant (as young Bilbo), original Hannibal Lector Brian Cox (possibly as Thorin Oakenshield), ...

Richard Todd 1919 - 2009

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 11:04 PM PST

The actor Richard Todd has died at the age of ninety.

Richard Todd was a British film star well known for his heroic roles in such films as The Dambusters, D-Day the Sixth of June, and The Longest Day.

Born in Ireland he was a war hero in his own right, being one of the first soldiers to parachute into France on D-Day in 1944. He had a long and distinguished career in British stage and film. He was Oscar nominated for the 1949 film The Hasty Heart, appearing alongside future American President Ronald Regan. He won the Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer for the same film. In 1957 he appeared in Yangtse Incident alongside William Hartnell.

He appeared in many Disney adventure movies such as The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men, The Sword and the Rose and Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue. In 2002 he was made a Disney Legend.

Todd appeared in the 1982 Fifth Doctor's third story, Kinda. Appearing with Peter Davison, Todd played Sanders, the leader of the Earth colonisation survey expedition to the jungle planet Deva Loka.

Todd was made an OBE in 1993, was last seen on screen in a 2007 episode of ITV drama Heartbeat.

He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday at his home near Grantham in Lincolnshire.

BBC Obituary

I'ma celebrity... Get me autograph here - The Sun

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 10:19 PM PST


The Sun

I'ma celebrity... Get me autograph here
The Sun
But it's the £20-a-head Torchwood talk that takes the biscuit and comes very close to pantomime. In fact, there's singing, dancing and double-entendres ...

Christmas Radio Times cover unveiled!

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 07:11 PM PST

The artwork for the 2009 Christmas edition of Radio Times has been revealed today, ahead of its release this weekend, and there’s two alternative covers to choose from this year! The first is based on Strictly Come Dancing, and features an illustrated Father Christmas overlooking a dancing couple toy, while the second represents another of the BBC’s flagship shows… yep, you guessed it! It [...]

Win Comedy DVDs For Christmas! - Future Movies

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 06:54 PM PST


Win Comedy DVDs For Christmas!
Future Movies
... featuring clips from the Channel 4 series and previously unbroadcastable material, with guests including David Tennant, Gok Wan, Lily Allen, Simon Pegg, ...

Christmas Radio Times cover

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 06:26 PM PST


The MediaGuardian.co.uk website has unveiled this year's front cover for the Christmas double edition of the BBC's Radio Times listings magazine. The Christmas special of the Radio Times is a festive tradition in the UK, eagerly awaited and usually the magazine's biggest-selling issue of the year. Usually the special features a generic Christmas scene on the front cover, but occasionally particular programmes are featured - as Doctor Who was in 2005, which was considered to be a great honour for the series.

This year, the magazine has produced two alternate covers, both of a similar design. One features Father Christmas and a wind-up toy of some dancers, representing the BBC's successful Strictly Come Dancing series. The second cover features a Dalek toy in place of the dancers, highlighting Doctor Who's key role in the BBC's Christmas schedules across a range of programming.

Geek shows and movies on UK TV in the coming week - Den Of Geek

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 06:25 PM PST


Geek shows and movies on UK TV in the coming week
Den Of Geek
... they're as impressively cel-shaded and, truth be told, we'd watch a stick figure version of The 10th Doctor, as long as he was voiced by David Tennant. ...

Video: Christmas on BBC and The End of Time Christmas Promo (fan-edit)

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 06:15 PM PST

The BBC has released a promo for their Christmas line up (see second video below) which features some clips from the Doctor Who: The End of Time specials. One fan ("WhoFan9") made their own edit of it strictly for The End of TIme which you can see below.

The BBC One Christmas Drama 2009 Promo:

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Last-minute Christmas gift ideas - Liverpool Daily Post

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 05:59 PM PST


Last-minute Christmas gift ideas
Liverpool Daily Post
Musical and Torchwood star John Barrowman advises his teenage persona to switch off Dynasty, Jenni Eclair tells her 16-year-old self to stop sunbathing ...

Last-minute gifts - Liverpool Daily Post

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 05:24 PM PST


Last-minute gifts
Liverpool Daily Post
Musical and Torchwood star John Barrowman advises his teenage persona to switch off Dynasty, Jenni Eclair tells her 16-year-old self to stop sunbathing ...

Crystal clear -- Armagh actor Colin Morgan is a star - California Chronicle

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 04:56 PM PST


Crystal clear -- Armagh actor Colin Morgan is a star
California Chronicle
David Tennant would kill for that kind of exposure but as far as the States goes, he's still stuck on cable channel BBC America. ...

Disney Expands International TV Toon Production - Animation Magazine

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 04:07 PM PST


Disney Expands International TV Toon Production
Animation Magazine
... designed and created by Peter Fowler, written by The Trap (Harry Enfield and Chums, People Like Us) and produced by Baby Cow (The Catherine Tate Show, ...

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David Tennant's Final Episodes as The Doctor on BBC America - Daemon's TV (blog)

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 02:51 PM PST


Daemon's TV (blog)

David Tennant's Final Episodes as The Doctor on BBC America
Daemon's TV (blog)
BBCAmerica.com/DoctorWho has exclusive Doctor Who video clips including Inside Look interviews with David Tennant, Russell T Davies and executive producer ...

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David Tennant: "…Nothing I say can really help him."

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 02:43 PM PST

Reader's Digest David Tennant CoverREADER'S DIGEST EXCLUSIVE:
David Tennant has nothing to say to Matt Smith

David Tennant has admitted he has "nothing to say" to new Time Lord, Matt Smith.

Tennant told Reader's Digest, in an exclusive interview for the December issue, that he'd spoken to his successor several times "but there's nothing to say. I think we both thought we'd be able to exchange lots of ideas. But actually it's none of my business how Matt does it and nothing I say can really help him."

Talking about his final foray as the Doctor in this year's Christmas special, Tennant says "This year we've done something different. It is still set in Christmas, but it's perhaps not got quite as much, er…Christmas cheer as before." Tennant adds that come Christmas Day he'll be watching his own send off. "Just to enjoy the moment. It's my last Doctor Who – it will be nice to witness that."

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Tennant's Final Doctor Who Date - IGN

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 12:21 PM PST


Tennant's Final Doctor Who Date
IGN
December 3, 2009 - BBC America has announced the US premiere date for David Tennant's final appearance as The Doctor on Doctor Who. ...

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BBC Makes The End of Time Date and Time Official

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 11:54 AM PST

It is no big surprise that the final David Tennant (as the 10th Doctor) Doctor Who specials, The End of Time, Part 1 and Part 2 will be shown on the BBC in the UK on Christmas Day and New Year's Day respectively. It was pretty much what we have all been expecting ever since the specials were originally announced. Though we have been waiting for an official word from the Beeb on the dates and times of two last specials before Matt Smith takes over the part.

The End of Time, Part One will be on BBC One on Christmas Day at 6pm. 

The End of Time, Part Two will be on New Year's Day at 6:40pm on BBC One and runs 75 minutes.

Following suit, BBC America has also announced their date and times for part two (see here for details) as well today.

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BBC America Announces Final Tennant Special

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 11:05 AM PST

BBC America has announced the date for the last and final Doctor Who special starring David Tennant as the 10th Doctor (before regenerating into the 11th played by Matt Smith), The End of Time, Part 2 for January 2, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT (note that the other specials are airing at 9pm).

The following is the press release from BBC America:

DAVID TENNANT'S FINAL DOCTOR WHO SPECIAL - U.S. PREMIERE ONLY ON BBC AMERICA

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Canadian Airdate for The End of Time

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 10:30 AM PST

SPACE have confirmed both parts of The End of Time will be broadcast in Canada on Saturday 2nd January 2010.

The final two episodes of David Tennant's tenure as The Doctor will be transmitted back to back with Part One at 8pm and Part Two starting at 9.20pm. Both episodes will be preceded by a repeat of the first three specials, The Next Doctor, Planet of the Dead and The Waters of Mars making a total of seven hours of Doctor Who on the channel.

And if that is not enough Doctor Who, the entire series of Torchwood Children of Earth will be shown earlier in the day.

Advent Calendar: Day Four

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 10:01 AM PST

The fourth day of December means it’s time for our fourth festive treat, and today we’re pleased to reveal the long-awaited results of our Tenth Doctor Diary Contest! Firstly, a huge thanks to everyone who put their time aside to enter. We recieved some great entries, and based on its success, we’re looking to launch some more competitions in the New Year, so watch [...]

Day Four!

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 10:00 AM PST

Check out the fab festive idents! Hang on tight and take a trip with the Doctor!

Exclusive Image!

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 10:00 AM PST

The End of Time, Part One on BBC One!

BBC One's New Festive Idents

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 10:00 AM PST

Hang on tight and take a trip with the Doctor!

Wallpaper: The Doctor and the Reindeer

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 10:00 AM PST

The Advent of Fear Draws Closer...

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 10:00 AM PST

What's the worse thing that can happen when you open the window of an advent calendar?

BBC America Schedules Next Doctor Who - SF Universe (blog)

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 09:31 AM PST


SF Universe (blog)

BBC America Schedules Next Doctor Who
SF Universe (blog)
David Tennant stars as the Tenth Doctor and guest stars include John Simm, Bernard Cribbins, Catherine Tate, Timothy Dalton, David Harewood and June ...

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Theater Listings: Dec. 4 — 10 - New York Times

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 08:04 AM PST


Theater Listings: Dec. 4 — 10
New York Times
If the Jets and the Sharks seem too cute to be true, the show's doomed lovers (played by Josefina Scaglione and Matt Cavenaugh) have rarely been more ...

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When Gary Numan met Little Boots - guardian.co.uk

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 07:35 AM PST


guardian.co.uk

When Gary Numan met Little Boots
guardian.co.uk
When Numan enters the studio, he is far from the impassive cyberman of lore. Dressed in jeans, black T-shirt and Doc Martens, like an off-duty metalhead, ...

This year’s BBC One Christmas Drama preview airs!

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 07:06 AM PST

BBC One’s preview of their upcoming Christmas drama aired for the first time tonight, and, as expected, the trailer features a mash of new clips taken from the upcoming Doctor Who specials, The End of Time! Previously unseen content includes the Master looking bewildered in the snow, the Doctor running (there was always going to be lots of that, right?), the Master shooting [...]

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