Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News


Minnie the minx gets to grips with the Doctor - Yorkshire Post

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 04:09 PM PST


Minnie the minx gets to grips with the Doctor
Yorkshire Post
Written by Russell T Davies, the show sees both the Doctor and the Master determined to cheat death. It will be shown on BBC1 at 6pm on Christmas Day.

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Colin Philpott: Take your pick from television's hardy annuals - Yorkshire Post

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 04:01 PM PST


Colin Philpott: Take your pick from television's hardy annuals
Yorkshire Post
There's been a lot of hype about David Tennant's swansong as Doctor Who on Christmas Day and New Year's Day; and that relative newcomer on the block Gavin ...

What did you watch? My fave's list for '09 - Tampa Tribune

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 03:10 PM PST


What did you watch? My fave's list for '09
Tampa Tribune
... "Burn Notice" and "In Plain Sight" on USA; "Desperate Housewives" (still wickedly funny) on ABC; "Torchwood" and "Being Human" on BBC America; ...

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Whitfield gets to grips with Doctor - Mirror.co.uk

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 02:21 PM PST


Whitfield gets to grips with Doctor
Mirror.co.uk
Written by Russell T Davies, the show sees both the Doctor and the Master determined to cheat death, with the battle ranging from the wastelands of London ...

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Villainous Bond girl Sarah Harding - ABS CBN News

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 01:19 PM PST


Villainous Bond girl Sarah Harding
ABS CBN News
The Girls Aloud singer - who recently starred as a schoolgirl alongside Rupert Everett and David Tennant in the movie "St Trinian's 2: The Legend of ...

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Viewers would prefer Ewan McGregor over Matt Smith as next Doctor Who - Coventry Telegraph (blog)

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 11:40 AM PST


Coventry Telegraph (blog)

Viewers would prefer Ewan McGregor over Matt Smith as next Doctor Who
Coventry Telegraph (blog)
Captain Jack Harkness, played by John Barrowman, was second with 11 per cent and Catherine Tate's Donna Noble was third with 9 per cent. ...

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'Doctor Who' Special Propels BBC America to Best Prime Ever - Broadcast Newsroom

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 10:52 AM PST


'Doctor Who' Special Propels BBC America to Best Prime Ever
Broadcast Newsroom
It was the first of three Doctor Who specials airing three straight Saturdays on the network, the finale to David Tennant's era as the Tenth Doctor. ...

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Who's that? Oh no, it's Catherine Tate returning to the Tardis (and David ... - Mail on Sunday

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 10:49 AM PST


Who's that? Oh no, it's Catherine Tate returning to the Tardis (and David ...
Mail on Sunday
Catherine Tate and David Tennant are both appearing as guest stars - in each other's Christmas TV shows. Tate reprises her role as Donna Noble in Doctor Who ...

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Whitfield gets to grips with Doctor - Sleaford Today

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 10:45 AM PST


Whitfield gets to grips with Doctor
Sleaford Today
Written by Russell T Davies, the show sees both the Doctor and the Master determined to cheat death, with the battle ranging from the wastelands of London ...

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Whitfield gets to grips with Doctor - Brighouse Echo

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 10:41 AM PST


Whitfield gets to grips with Doctor
Brighouse Echo
Written by Russell T Davies, the show sees both the Doctor and the Master determined to cheat death, with the battle ranging from the wastelands of London ...

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British TV Podcast Show #12 - BBC Christmas Special Roundup, John Simm, David ... - Anglotopia.net

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 10:40 AM PST


British TV Podcast Show #12 - BBC Christmas Special Roundup, John Simm, David ...
Anglotopia.net
... go through all the highlights of what's on offer over Christmas week in Britain (including a few programmes David Tennant is not in! ...

Whitfield gets to grips with Doctor - Banbury Guardian

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 10:38 AM PST


Whitfield gets to grips with Doctor
Banbury Guardian
Written by Russell T Davies, the show sees both the Doctor and the Master determined to cheat death, with the battle ranging from the wastelands of London ...

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Whitfield gets to grips with Doctor - Offaly Express

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 10:37 AM PST


Whitfield gets to grips with Doctor
Offaly Express
Written by Russell T Davies, the show sees both the Doctor and the Master determined to cheat death, with the battle ranging from the wastelands of London ...

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Whitfield gets to grips with Doctor - Carrick Today

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 10:37 AM PST


Whitfield gets to grips with Doctor
Carrick Today
Written by Russell T Davies, the show sees both the Doctor and the Master determined to cheat death, with the battle ranging from the wastelands of London ...

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'Doctor Who' nabs top rating - Variety

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 10:29 AM PST


'Doctor Who' nabs top rating
Variety
BBC America has plans for a new "Doctor Who" series in 2010. It stars Matt Smith as the 11th incarnation of the lead character; Steven Moffat is the writer ...

Whitfield gets to grips with Doctor - The Press Association

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 10:20 AM PST


Whitfield gets to grips with Doctor
The Press Association
The adventures mark the 10th Doctor's final journey, before Tennant regenerates as new Doctor Matt Smith. Written by Russell T Davies, the show sees both ...

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Record Ratings for BBC America

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 10:12 AM PST

Waters of MarsThe Waters of Mars helped BBC America achieve its highest ever rating last Saturday.

Over 1.1 million watched the Doctor Who special on the channel giving it its highest ever prime time rating and making it 13th highest amongst advertising supported cable networks for ages 25-35.

Richard De Croce, Senior Vice President Programming, BBC AMERICA said
"The final specials starring David Tennant have opened the door for new audiences to this iconic series while taking longtime fans on an incredible journey, Tennant's remaining two specials, The End of Time, Part One and Part Two, are the most anticipated episodes in the history of the series – which is why we're airing them just a day after their UK premiere."

The End of Time airs on BBC America over the next two Saturdays, with Part One at 9pm ET on the 26th followed by Part Two at 8.30 ET on 2nd January.  To mark the importance of the programme to the channel, Doctor Who has taken over the front page of the BBC America website, with video clips and images from the specials.

BBC America has already confirmed that Series One, Matt Smith's first series as the Doctor will air on the channel in the Spring. Previous series have aired first on the Sci-Fi channel, where they got ratings of around 1.5 million.

Advent Calendar: Day Twenty-three

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 10:01 AM PST

Unless you’ve been stuck in the Medusa Cascade for the past several months, you’ll all know that this Friday (Christmas Day) will mark the return of the Master in part one of The End of Time! And as we gear up for his long-awaited comeback, one that promises to be well worth the wait, we bring you [...]

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 09:34 AM PST

Not posted a blog for a while so here is a Christmas message from myself and Ian the6thdoctor on behalf of The Cultdom Collective Podcast.

Talkshoe ID 54821

http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-54821/TS-305657.mp3

 

Cheers, daveac

The Waters of Mars US debut brings record-breaking ratings

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 09:24 AM PST

It has been revealed that the broadcast of The Waters of Mars on BBC America on Saturday brought the channel their highest ever viewing figures. An audience of over 1.1million tuned in for the US debut of David Tennant’s penultimate adventure, which saw the Tenth Doctor arriving on Mars where the head of Bowie Base One, Captain Adelaide Brooke, was far from [...]

'Doctor Who' Special Propels BBC America to Best Prime Ever - Multichannel News

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 08:02 AM PST


Multichannel News

'Doctor Who' Special Propels BBC America to Best Prime Ever
Multichannel News
It was the first of three Doctor Who specials airing three straight Saturdays on the network, the finale to David Tennant's era as the Tenth Doctor. ...

and more »

Ooh! Only a few more days!

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 07:57 AM PST

Oh, boy! I can feel the excitement running down my legs, already. The teaser that is now being run that opens with the shot of the earth, I have already seen as I was lucky enough to have been invited to a party to celebrate the end of the run of the Darksmith Legacy books and it was shown as a sneaky exclusive to all the prize winning kids that were there. That reminds me, I owe Kasterborous an article to cover the event if it's not too late!

A brief interlude into my personal life now... I've been very busy with work and also contending with several bouts of flu and coughs and colds and I'm desperately hoping I'm well enough to enjoy the 1st episode of the Doctor Who 2-part special on Christmas Day at 6pm - after our family Christmas dinner at the local Harvester restaurant. None of that messing about with cookers and pots and pans for us since we discovered the delights of having someone else do it for you! So, in my rambling but hopefully endearing way, this explains why I've not been around here or on the Kasterborous forum much in the past month or two.

I am currently watching the Doctor Who special version of "Never Mind The Buzzcocks" for a second time. Jo Whiley was a revelation as a Doctor Who fan! Who'd have thought? Cribbins is still a comedy genius and Catherine Tate proves how much she doesn't know about Doctor Who... or anything else, actually! But I still love her anyway. Looking forward to "Nan's Christmas Carol" with guest shots from David Tennant, Ben Miller and Roger Lloyd-Pack.

I think the week between ep1 and ep2 of "The End of Time" is going to be the longest week of my life!

In case I don't post again before the big day, Kopic wishes you all...

...A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

David Tennant: 'Doctor Who' role was 'impossibly fortunate' - Los Angeles Times (blog)

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 07:32 AM PST


David Tennant: 'Doctor Who' role was 'impossibly fortunate'
Los Angeles Times (blog)
Myself and Russell T. Davies, the show runner, and Julie Gardner, the executive producer, the three of us talked about the prospect of all leaving together, ...

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Villainous Bond girl Sarah Harding - NZ City

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 06:57 AM PST


Villainous Bond girl Sarah Harding
NZ City
The Girls Aloud singer – who recently starred as a schoolgirl alongside Rupert Everett and David Tennant in the movie 'St Trinian's 2: The Legend of ...

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'Doctor Who' draws highest US ratings - Digital Spy

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 06:51 AM PST


'Doctor Who' draws highest US ratings
Digital Spy
'Waters of Mars' was the first of three specials from the sci-fi show to air on BBC America and marked the finale to David Tennant's era as ...

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20 Science Fiction Characters Who Got Their Legs Back - io9

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 05:45 AM PST


20 Science Fiction Characters Who Got Their Legs Back
io9
But the first character to rock a wheelchair in Who was actually one of the good guys — Dortmun, one of the leaders of the anti-Dalek resistance in "Dalek ...

BBC America Success!

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 05:40 AM PST

It's good to see that BBC America has had success with Waters of Mars.

And here are some clips from them in support of The End of Time which are coming the next two Saturdays on BBC America. I'm quite excited at this point!





Advent Calendar: Day Twenty-two

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 05:34 AM PST

It’s time to put your Doctor Who knowledge to the test! For our twenty-second seasonal special, we bring you an exclusive quiz which will determine how much of a fan you really are… Simply answer the set of questions by heading over to our Advent index and clicking the box for Day 22, and you’ll recieve your very [...]

Doctor Who Special Propels BBC America to Best Prime Ever - Multichannel News

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 05:20 AM PST


Multichannel News

Doctor Who Special Propels BBC America to Best Prime Ever
Multichannel News
It was the first of three Doctor Who specials airing three straight Saturdays on the network, the finale to David Tennant's era as the Tenth Doctor. ...

and more »

Doctor Who Saves The Day, Wins Over New Fans - io9

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 05:13 AM PST


Doctor Who Saves The Day, Wins Over New Fans
io9
Richard De Croce, Senior Vice President Programming for the network, said: The final specials starring David Tennant have opened the door for new audiences ...

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Doctor Who Special Lifts BBC America to Best Primetime Ever - Multichannel News

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 04:47 AM PST


Multichannel News

Doctor Who Special Lifts BBC America to Best Primetime Ever
Multichannel News
It was the first of three Doctor Who specials airing three straight Saturdays on the network, the finale to David Tennant's era as the Tenth Doctor. ...

and more »

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars sets BBC America ratings record - NewsOK.com (blog)

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 04:45 AM PST


NewsOK.com (blog)

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars sets BBC America ratings record
NewsOK.com (blog)
Guest stars include John Simm, Timothy Dalton, Catherine Tate and Bernard Cribbins. Both specials are written by lead writer and executive producer Russell ...

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DOCTOR WHO GIVES BBC AMERICA BEST NIGHT EVER - The Futon Critic

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 04:03 AM PST


DOCTOR WHO GIVES BBC AMERICA BEST NIGHT EVER
The Futon Critic
Guest stars include John Simm, Timothy Dalton, Catherine Tate and Bernard Cribbins. Both specials are written by lead writer and executive producer Russell ...

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Russell T Davies in a Couple New Videos from BBC America

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 03:53 AM PST

A couple new videos from BBC America include Russell T Davies talking about the thought process during his final specials and working with John Simm.

Russell T Davies on his final episodes of Doctor Who:

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A Twittering Critic Prepares for the Final Tweet - New York Times (blog)

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 03:51 AM PST


New York Times (blog)

A Twittering Critic Prepares for the Final Tweet
New York Times (blog)
It was a review of Dalek's "Gutter Tactics." According to my archive here, I sent it Friday, January 2, 2009. I probably had the promo in my hands all ...

David Tennant gears up for last Dr Who (and it includes a with June Whitfield) - Daily Mail

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 03:24 AM PST


Daily Mail

David Tennant gears up for last Dr Who (and it includes a with June Whitfield)
Daily Mail
The special episodes, which are the last written by Russell T. Davies, also include former characters Donna Noble, played by Catherine Tate, ...

Sarah Harding wants to be the next Bond girl - Metro

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 02:48 AM PST


Metro

Sarah Harding wants to be the next Bond girl
Metro
She recently starred as a schoolgirl alongside Rupert Everett and David Tennant St Trinians 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold but is now aiming higher. ...

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Tennant 'greatest Doctor of all' - The Press Association

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 02:31 AM PST


Tennant 'greatest Doctor of all'
The Press Association
Some fans believe it's time to see the Time Lord reincarnated in female form, with Catherine Tate, Anna Friel and Jo Brand as the most popular choices. ...

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Tennant voted top Doctor, Billie best assistant - What's On TV

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 02:18 AM PST


What's On TV

Tennant voted top Doctor, Billie best assistant
What's On TV
Some fans believe it's time to see the Time Lord reincarnated in female form, with Catherine Tate, Anna Friel and Jo Brand as the most popular choices. ...

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Sarah Harding Dreams Of James Bond Movie - Post Chronicle

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 02:01 AM PST


Sarah Harding Dreams Of James Bond Movie
Post Chronicle
by Staff Sarah Harding, the Girls Aloud singer - who recently starred as a schoolgirl alongside Rupert Everett and David Tennant in the movie 'St Trinian's ...

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Disgusted Cornish complain to race chiefs over 'outrage' of locals being ... - Mail on Sunday

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 01:15 AM PST


Disgusted Cornish complain to race chiefs over 'outrage' of locals being ...
Mail on Sunday
The BBC sitcom Wild West starring Dawn French and Catherine Tate has also infuriated residents of Cornwall. One comment on the BBC Cornwall website after it ...

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Tennant's Top Ten 'Who' Moments: #6 - Digital Spy

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 01:06 AM PST


Tennant's Top Ten 'Who' Moments: #6
Digital Spy
Our countdown of David Tennant's top ten Who moments continues in earnest now with the revelation of your number six. ...

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A few surprises for Who - Herald.ie

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 01:01 AM PST


A few surprises for Who
Herald.ie
Of course, there is one event on its way no one could have kept a lid on: David Tennant's departure. We know Matt Smith is taking over the role of the ...

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David Tennant says Batman rumours not true - Malaysia Sun

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 12:12 AM PST


David Tennant says Batman rumours not true
Malaysia Sun
London, Dec 22 : Actor David Tennant has dismissed speculation that he is in negotiations to play The Riddler in the next Batman movie. The Doctor Who star, ...

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Joy for Eve Myles at birth of first daughter - South Wales Evening Post

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 12:06 AM PST


Joy for Eve Myles at birth of first daughter
South Wales Evening Post
THE Swansea Valley-born star of Torchwood is turning her back on TV for a while after becoming a mum for the first time. Eve Myles and partner Brad Freegard ...

Top Gear runs out of gas - Autoblog UK (blog)

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 12:06 AM PST


Top Gear runs out of gas
Autoblog UK (blog)
Doctor Who is famous for his regeneration as David Tennant is just about to find out but it seems that another BBC icon may have to reinvent itself if it is ...

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David Tennant says Batman rumours not true - DailyIndia.com

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 11:59 PM PST


David Tennant says Batman rumours not true
DailyIndia.com
London, Dec 22: Actor David Tennant has dismissed speculation that he is in negotiations to play The Riddler in the next Batman movie. The Doctor Who star, ...

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Villainous Bond girl Sarah Harding - soFeminine.co.uk

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 11:14 PM PST


Villainous Bond girl Sarah Harding
soFeminine.co.uk
The Girls Aloud singer - who recently starred as a schoolgirl alongside Rupert Everett and David Tennant in the movie 'St Trinian's 2: The Legend of ...

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Sarah Harding Wants To Be The James Bond Girl - Celebritygossip.ie

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 10:47 PM PST


Sarah Harding Wants To Be The James Bond Girl
Celebritygossip.ie
The Girls Aloud singer – who recently starred as a schoolgirl alongside Rupert Everett and David Tennant in the movie "St Trinian's 2: The Legend of ...

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Sarah Harding Wants To Be The James Bond Girl - Fashion.ie

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 10:40 PM PST


Sarah Harding Wants To Be The James Bond Girl
Fashion.ie
The Girls Aloud singer – who recently starred as a schoolgirl alongside Rupert Everett and David Tennant in the movie "St Trinian's 2: The Legend of ...

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