Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News


FOX ADAPTING 'TORCHWOOD' FOR AMERICAN AUDIENCES WITH ORIGINAL SERIES PRODUCERS - iFMagazine

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 02:44 PM PST


FOX ADAPTING 'TORCHWOOD' FOR AMERICAN AUDIENCES WITH ORIGINAL SERIES PRODUCERS
iFMagazine
Russell T. Davies, Julie Gardner, and Jane Tranter, the original producers behind TORCHWOOD, are all on board, and Davies is currently at work writing the ...

Doctor Who - More on Amy Pond - TVOvermind

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 01:57 PM PST


TVOvermind

Doctor Who - More on Amy Pond
TVOvermind
... doctor, and socialite that the Doctor has previously shared the TARDIS with) has been attributed to the new, edgier showrunner Steven Moffat. ...

Fox Developing US Version of BBC Hit Torchwood - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:45 PM PST


Fox Developing US Version of BBC Hit Torchwood
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Fox is developing an American version of the British hit series Torchwood, according to The Hollywood Reporter. ...

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TORCHWOOD is Coming to the US - TV.com

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:26 PM PST


TORCHWOOD is Coming to the US
TV.com
However, there is one indication that a US Torchwood won't be a shell of its former self. Series creator Russell Davies is writing the script, ...

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Russell T Davies to write US version of Torchwood; American remake of Doctor ... - Coventry Telegraph (blog)

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:50 AM PST


Coventry Telegraph (blog)

Russell T Davies to write US version of Torchwood; American remake of Doctor ...
Coventry Telegraph (blog)
A US version of Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood is being developed for the Fox network by BBC Worldwide Productions, ...

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Fox Developing US Version of BBC Hit Torchwood - TV Guide

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:49 AM PST


TV Guide

Fox Developing US Version of BBC Hit Torchwood
TV Guide
Fox is developing an American version of the British hit series Torchwood, according to The Hollywood Reporter. ...

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Super Smash Bros. Late Night Brawl! - Movieline (blog)

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:18 AM PST


Super Smash Bros. Late Night Brawl!
Movieline (blog)
[LAT] · Smash hit UK sci-fi series Torchwood, a Buffy-sized take on Doctor Who (of which its title is an anagram), is being developed by Fox into a US ...

The National Television Awards: ITV1, 7.30pm - Mirror.co.uk

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:01 AM PST


Mirror.co.uk

The National Television Awards: ITV1, 7.30pm
Mirror.co.uk
Last year David Tennant exterminated the opposition – walking away with two major gongs and using his acceptance speech to announce that he was quitting Dr ...

Sarah Jane Adventures - Series 4 confirmed

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:00 AM PST

Sarah JaneIn what amounts to conformation that Series Four of The Sarah Jane Adventures has been commissioned, the BBC are recruiting a new producer to take over production of the series. The successful applicant will be based in Cardiff, and assumes responsibility for the programme which begins shooting in March. The series will once again consist of twelve, thirty minute episodes.

Series Three was shown in the UK last Autumn achieving much higher than average ratings for CBBC. Series Two has just begun broadcasting on BBC Kids in Canada.

because Fox really, really hates 'Torchwood' fans - Flick Filosopher (blog)

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:35 AM PST


because Fox really, really hates 'Torchwood' fans
Flick Filosopher (blog)
Tranter might try to reboot "Doctor Who" for US audiences while departing "Doctor Who" star David Tennant stars in NBC's pilot "Rex Is Not Your Lawyer. ...

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Fox developing US version of "Torchwood" - U.S. Daily

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:30 AM PST


Fox developing US version of "Torchwood"
U.S. Daily
By Reuters LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Fox is developing a version of the hit British sci-fi series "Torchwood." A more straight-faced spin-off of ...

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Arlene Phillips - Gaea Times (blog)

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:12 AM PST


Gaea Times (blog)

Arlene Phillips
Gaea Times (blog)
Catherine Tate, Arlene Phillips,Ray Winstone and Pixie Lott! Enjoy :) wilsondan I momentarily thought Arlene Phillips was going to be Acting First Minister ...

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'Torchwood' To Get U.S. Version on FOX? - TVOvermind

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 09:20 AM PST


TVOvermind

'Torchwood' To Get U.S. Version on FOX?
TVOvermind
... the series is being scripted by former Who scribe Russell T. Davies, who ended his tenure on who with the departure of David Tennant from the role of ...

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Torchwood America

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 09:09 AM PST

TorchwoodThe Hollywood Reporter is reporting that US network Fox is developing an American version of Torchwood.

According to the site, the project is being developed with the original executive team, most of whom are now based in Los Angeles. The scripts would be written by Torchwood creator, Russell T Davies, with Julie Gardner and Jane Tranter acting as executive producers. The whole project would come under BBC Worldwide Productions.

Tranter and Gardner moved to the US with a specific brief to develop BBC properties for the American market.

Torchwood has been shown on BBC America where it set viewing records for the channel and has a strong fan base in the US. It is likely that if the series is commissioned some of the current cast would be involved; most likely John Barrowman would reprise the role of Captain Jack.

New Torchwood Coming to Fox - Deadbolt

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 08:15 AM PST


Deadbolt

New Torchwood Coming to Fox
Deadbolt
With Torchwood already a fan favorite in the UK, Fox is getting in on the Torchwood action with plans to develop an American version of ...

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Fox to Create US Version of British Series TORCHWOOD - Collider.com (blog)

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 08:08 AM PST


Collider.com (blog)

Fox to Create US Version of British Series TORCHWOOD
Collider.com (blog)
The show's original producing team of Russell T. Davies and Julie Gardner, who famously revamped Doctor Who in 2005, will be writing the pilot, ...

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If You Like Battlestar Galatica… - PerezHilton.com (blog)

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 08:07 AM PST


PerezHilton.com (blog)

If You Like Battlestar Galatica…
PerezHilton.com (blog)
Coming to us from the UK, FOX has just bought the rights to Torchwood, an extremely popular sci-fi show about "a covert group that investigates and fights ...

Fox Wants To Bring 'Torchwood' To America - Inside Blip

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 07:46 AM PST


Fox Wants To Bring 'Torchwood' To America
Inside Blip
Yes, that means creator and showrunner Russell T. Davies as well as executive producer Julie Gardner and Jane Tranter will be aboard the American version. ...

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American Torchwood in development - ABC Online

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 07:40 AM PST


American Torchwood in development
ABC Online
A more straight-faced spin-off of Doctor Who, Torchwood is about a covert group that investigates and fights alien activity. The title is an anagram of ...

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American Torchwood

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 07:38 AM PST

I can see how Torchwood could possibly get American treatment, especially with Julie Gardner, Russell T Davies and Jane Tranter all based in California now.

And honestly, I'd so much rather have an American Torchwood than an American Doctor Who remake. Which is something that really does scare me, after all. Especially if it is one not also trying to serve the UK market, which the 1996 TV movie did.

I really don't have a massive opinion about it. After all, it's a genre show on FOX -- it will get canceled after at most a dozen episodes anyways.

Moffat’s Hollywood

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 07:30 AM PST

Here’s a great clip of David Tennant (remember him?!) chatting with Steven Moffat on Doctor Who Confidential. It’s a great clip, in which Moffat and Tennant share some Scottishness and the Grand Moff declares the BBC Television Centre as being “more Hollywood than Hollywood.” Beginning with a wander into the studio complex in London and dropping in [...]

American Torchwood In Development at Fox - Anglophenia

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 07:27 AM PST


Anglophenia

American Torchwood In Development at Fox
Anglophenia
But there's reason to be optimistic with Torchwood, as THR shows us: The project is from BBC Worldwide Prods., with original series creator Russell T Davies ...

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Torchwood: The Pros and Cons of a US Remake - Television Without Pity

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 07:17 AM PST


Torchwood: The Pros and Cons of a US Remake
Television Without Pity
Fox is teaming up with Russell T. Davies to work on developing an Americanized version of the popular British show ...

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Fox to develop US version of Torchwood - TV Squad (blog)

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 07:11 AM PST


Fox to develop US version of Torchwood
TV Squad (blog)
Series creator Russell T. Davies is writing the pilot (and several other former executives of the original are behind the show), so there will likely be ...

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DVD Review: Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus - The Trades

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 06:58 AM PST


DVD Review: Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus
The Trades
For me, Doctor Who will always conjure up images of Tom Baker. I guess you just keep an imprint of your first encounter with one of the ...

Overnights Success?

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 06:47 AM PST

Over the past 5 years since the return of Doctor Who,we’ve been living in a world where the “overnights” - the initial audience figures that give an indication of how successful a broadcast has been - have been absolutely vital. However it turns out that they might not be that important after all. Following the massive [...]

A U.S. Version of Torchwood Coming to Fox?

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 05:42 AM PST

John Barrowman in TorchwoodAccording to a Hollywood Reporter article, there may be a new US version of Torchwood coming to Fox. Series creator and producer Russell T Davies along with producer Julie Gardner are to be spearheading the project with executive VP of programming and production at BBC Worldwide Productions, Jane Tranter.

The article suggests that some of the original cast may be onboard the project as well, mainly John Barrowman.

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US Torchwood series in the works?

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 05:04 AM PST

According to an article published by The Hollywood Reporter today, a US version of the Doctor Who spin off, Torchwood, is currently being developed by Fox. The report, which has since been picked up by various other news outlets, suggests that, if the series is given the greenlight, it will be penned by its creator, Russell T Davies, with John Barrowman remaining [...]

Spooks and Waking The Dead face wrath of BBC budget cuts - Daily Mail

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 04:51 AM PST


Daily Mail

Spooks and Waking The Dead face wrath of BBC budget cuts
Daily Mail
... starring Billie Piper and Sue Johnston; Luther, a new police drama; and a further series of Doctor Who, with Matt Smith replacing David Tennant. ...

Billie Piper on the return of Belle - What's On TV

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 02:59 AM PST


What's On TV

Billie Piper on the return of Belle
What's On TV
What do you think of Matt Smith being the new Doctor? "I've worked with him before and he is amazing and a great choice. We've spoken briefly, ...

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Fox Will Be Developing a US Version of Torchwood (The Dr Who Spin-off Show) - Comic Book Movie

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 02:55 AM PST


Comic Book Movie

Fox Will Be Developing a US Version of Torchwood (The Dr Who Spin-off Show)
Comic Book Movie
"Torchwood" is the spin-off from the 2005 new run of "Doctor Who," also been a comic book and its about a special covert group that investigates and fights ...

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Torchwood US?

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 02:38 AM PST

This is quite a turn up - The Hollywood Reporter, um, “reports” that Fox are developing a US version of Doctor Who spinoff Torchwood! So, you wanted to know what Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner and former BBC drama boss Jane Tranter were doing in the USA - and now you know! Here’s how they put it: Fox [...]

Fox planning American 'Torchwood'?

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 02:07 AM PST

Fox is reportedly planning a US version of Doctor Who spinoff Torchwood.

Torchwood set for the US - Den Of Geek

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 01:42 AM PST


Torchwood set for the US
Den Of Geek
... triumverate of Jane Tranter (she helped bring back Doctor Who in the Noughties), Julie Gardner (former producer) and ex-showrunner Russell T Davies. ...

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US version of 'Torchwood' coming to FOX - Monsters and Critics.com

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 01:38 AM PST


Monsters and Critics.com

US version of 'Torchwood' coming to FOX
Monsters and Critics.com
... along with original series creator Russell Davies are developing the script, and "Torchwood" John Barrowman may also star in this effort. ...

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Fox readying US version of 'Torchwood' - The Live Feed

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 01:08 AM PST


Fox readying US version of 'Torchwood'
The Live Feed
Tranter might try to reboot "Doctor Who" for US audiences while departing "Doctor Who" star David Tennant stars in NBC's pilot "Rex Is Not Your Lawyer. ...

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Fox developing US version of 'Torchwood' - Hollywood Reporter

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 01:04 AM PST


Hollywood Reporter

Fox developing US version of 'Torchwood'
Hollywood Reporter
Tranter might try to reboot "Doctor Who" for US audiences while departing "Doctor Who" star David Tennant stars in NBC's pilot "Rex Is Not Your Lawyer. ...

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Frazer Hines on Kasterborous!

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:30 AM PST

We’ve been lucky enough to speak to former Doctor Who co-star Frazer Hines, who played Jamie McCrimmon, companion to the Second Doctor from 1966-1969! Hines has issued a new version of his autobiography. Now called Hines Sight, you can find out what we thought of it in the Reviews section - meanwhile, our interview with Fraser [...]

Frazer Hines Interviewed

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:30 AM PST

Frazer Hines is probably one of the most recognisable actors from the classic series of Doctor Who. His time onboard with Doctor number 2 created some of the shows mist iconic moments. Recently Frazer released his autobiography, Hines Sight, so we decided to have a brief chat about his past, present and future work. In your [...]

Green Lantern's Director Speaks! Plus A Weird Mad Max Rumor, And An Iron Man ... - io9

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:07 AM PST


Green Lantern's Director Speaks! Plus A Weird Mad Max Rumor, And An Iron Man ...
io9
Also, her sexy outfits are apparently part of Steven Moffat's plan to make the show "edgier." [The Sun] Alan Ball is casting the role of Debbie Pelt, ...

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BBC to create 'Drama Village' - Techwatch

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 11:09 PM PST


BBC to create 'Drama Village'
Techwatch
This new centre of drama will be the home of some of the top BBC productions such as, Casualty, Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adventures and Torchwood. ...

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Billie’s Baby Bullies

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 11:06 PM PST

Speaking to Heat magazine recently, former Doctor Who co-star Billie Piper revealed that she’s a bit concerned about her new baby Winston finding out about some of her acting jobs as he gets older - particular Secret Diary of a Call Girl… Piper - who gave to birth to Winston last year following marriage to actor [...]

Why Hollywood should abolish the ministry of silly accents - The Guardian (blog)

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 10:36 PM PST


The Guardian (blog)

Why Hollywood should abolish the ministry of silly accents
The Guardian (blog)
The two Americans had a fairly good shot at it, despite sometimes betraying their origins, and Freeman slipping occasionally into Dalek mode. ...

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Consoles driving iPlayer popularity - geeks

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 09:56 PM PST


Consoles driving iPlayer popularity
geeks
Reportedly, one million requests came in for David Tennant's last Doctor Who episode alone. Erik Huggers, the director of future media and technology at the ...

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Join Us for Our Pre-Gallifrey 21 Second Life Meet Up

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 09:53 PM PST

Second Life Meet Up February 2010

Whether you are attending Gallifrey 21 or not, you can join us at our Pre-Gallifrey 21 Second Life Meet Up.

Here's a chance to virtually meet up with those you might be meeting the following week at Gallifrey 2010 in Los Angeles. Compare notes, thoughts, and schedule details of the upcoming event. Even if you are not attending the convention, our seasonal meet ups are a fun and fantastic way to connect with other Doctor Who and Torchwood fans without even leaving the comfort of your own home. Each meet up has been grown larger and larger.

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New BBC Production Centre for Wales - The Drama Student (Magazine | Online)

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 09:36 PM PST


New BBC Production Centre for Wales
The Drama Student (Magazine | Online)
The BBC1 show will join a stable network of drama already produced in Wales, including Doctor Who, Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures and the soap Pobol y ...

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Early Dancing on SL

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 09:29 PM PST

Early Dancing on SL

Early on in the dance party aspect of our Second Life meet ups. This one is from November 2009.

Exploring the 14th Season TARDIS

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 09:24 PM PST

Exploring the 14th Season TARDIS

Exploring the 14th season TARDIS interior in our November 2009 Second Life Meet Up.

TARDIS Tours

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 09:19 PM PST

TARDIS Tours

Tours in the TARDIS at our Second Life Meet Up in November 2009.

iPlayer a hit with console crowd - Play.tm

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 08:54 PM PST


iPlayer a hit with console crowd
Play.tm
Apparently, one million requests came in for David Tennant's last Doctor Who episode alone. One in eight iPlayer users are now on consoles, we're told. ...

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