Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News


5 Lessons TV Should Learn After Losing 'Heroes' - Wired News

Posted: 17 May 2010 01:19 PM PDT


Wired News

5 Lessons TV Should Learn After Losing 'Heroes'
Wired News
How do you think Dr.Who has managed to survive even cancellation after all these years, with the same old annoying Daleks, marching-in-step cybermen and ...

Bret Michaels Is Back, and VH1's Got Him - TheWrap

Posted: 17 May 2010 12:28 PM PDT


Bret Michaels Is Back, and VH1's Got Him
TheWrap
Also featured are Jamie Bamber ("Battlestar Galactica"), Daniel Mays ("The Bank Job") and Amy Mason ("Torchwood"). Eight hourlong episodes are in production ...

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DOCTOR WHO 5.05 'Flesh and Stone' - Crave Online

Posted: 17 May 2010 12:08 PM PDT


DOCTOR WHO 5.05 'Flesh and Stone'
Crave Online
by Blair Marnell The Doctor (Matt Smith) and Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) were recruited by River Song (Alex Kingston) — a woman who may be the Doctor's wife in ...

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'Outcasts' To Be Co-Produced By BBC America - Pop Culture Zoo

Posted: 17 May 2010 11:58 AM PDT


'Outcasts' To Be Co-Produced By BBC America
Pop Culture Zoo
... Daniel Mays (The Bank Job, Atonement), Amy Mason (Being Human, Torchwood) and South African actress and model Jeanne Kietzmann also cast in the series. ...

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BBC America Doctor Who Clip

Posted: 17 May 2010 11:42 AM PDT

Here's a clip courtesy of BBC America for our Stateside friends – a preview of the next episode of Doctor Who, Vampires of Venice.

The Doctor takes Amy and Rory for a romantic mini-break. But 17th Century Venice is not as it should be. The city has been sealed to protect it from the plague – or does Rosanna Calvierri have other plans?

Vampires of Venice stars Matt Smith as the Doctor, Karen Gillan as Amy Pond and Arthur Darvill as Rory, with Helen McCrory as Rosanna Calvierri. Catch it on BBC America on Saturday, 22nd May at 9/8c!

You can also view this film at the Doctor Who minisite on BBC America. Meanwhile, don't miss out on BBC America's Doctor Who photo gallery with images from Toby Whithouse's Vampires of Venice, featuring 20 striking images from the next episode.

Press Speculation

Posted: 17 May 2010 11:18 AM PDT

The British tabloid, The Daily Star, is reporting that Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page is to appear in two future episodes of Doctor Who.

The paper claims the actress will play a long-lost relative of the Doctor and that the role could lead to a major part in the series.

Coaching Highland in campaign against cuts - BBC News

Posted: 17 May 2010 11:07 AM PDT


BBC News

Coaching Highland in campaign against cuts
BBC News
The arts body said new Doctor Who assistant Karen Gillan attended similar schemes run for youngsters by Eden Court when she lived in Inverness. ...

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Doctor Who: Joanna Page to play 'long lost relative' of The Doctor - Unreality Shout (blog)

Posted: 17 May 2010 11:05 AM PDT


Unreality Shout (blog)

Doctor Who: Joanna Page to play 'long lost relative' of The Doctor
Unreality Shout (blog)
In the post-2005 series, The Doctor had some of his DNA stolen and used to create a female warrior who was named Jenny by Catherine Tate's character, ...

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Daleks poised to invade tour UK - Reg Hardware

Posted: 17 May 2010 10:04 AM PDT


Daleks poised to invade tour UK
Reg Hardware
... by some of the best-loved and most terrifying monsters from the TV series including the Cybermen, Weeping Angels, Judoon and Oods to name but a few. ...

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The Lost Time Lord?

Posted: 17 May 2010 09:25 AM PDT

The Time Lords may be dead but the Doctor will discover he's not so alone if rumours are to believed...

BBC America's 'Outcasts' Finds Jamie Bamber Right Where 'Battlestar Galactica ... - Film School Rejects (blog)

Posted: 17 May 2010 09:11 AM PDT


Film School Rejects (blog)

BBC America's 'Outcasts' Finds Jamie Bamber Right Where 'Battlestar Galactica ...
Film School Rejects (blog)
... Atonement), Amy Mason (Being Human, Torchwood) and South African actress and model Jeanne Kietzmann (pictured above right) also cast in the series. ...

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Mulligan, LaBeouf 'thanks to Stone'

Posted: 17 May 2010 09:07 AM PDT

Director Oliver Stone says he is responsible for the romance between Shia LaBeouf and Carey Mulligan.


Chris Daughtry and wife expecting twins

Posted: 17 May 2010 08:53 AM PDT

Chris Daughtry and his wife are "overjoyed" to be expecting twins in November.


Kamelion Tales DVD Cover

Posted: 17 May 2010 08:37 AM PDT

Set for release in June, two Fifth Doctor adventures starring Peter Davison are set for DVD release. Doctor Who: The Kamelion Box Set follows the Doctor's battles with the shape-changing android Kamelion.

Packed with extras, and containing two stories, The King's Demons and Planet of Fire, this quirky pair of 1980s Doctor Who adventures are set for release on June 14th, 2010 with an RRP of £29.99.

Doctor Who - Kamelion TalesIf you're unfamiliar with either tale, read on – first of all, The King's Demons:

It is 13th Century England and King John is visiting the castle stronghold of Sir Ranulph Fitzwilliam. Ranulf's personal fortune has dwindled away, freely donated to King John to help fund the Crusade.

When the TARDIS materialises and disturbs a jousting duel, the Doctor's party are proclaimed friendly demons by the King, who seems strangely interested in their 'blue engine'. Before long the Doctor becomes embroiled in court politics, and he realises that there is far more to the situation than a simple battle of honour between nobles.

Ranulf's cousin, Sir Geoffrey de Lacey, arrives at the castle and is astonished to find the King present. He has just left His Majesty in London preparing to sign Magna Carta, a document that will shape the future of democracy in the western world. The Doctor learns that neither the King nor Sir Gilles Estram are exactly who they claim, and that their true identities involve a battle-ravaged alien planet light-years away, and one of the Doctor's oldest and deadliest enemies…

The second adventure is Planet of Fire, which sees the introduction of Nicola Bryant as Peri, and the departure of Turlough, played by Mark Strickson.

A strange signal from Earth draws the TARDIS to the island of Lanzarote. While the Doctor tries to track the source of the signal, his companion Turlough rescues a young girl, Peri, from drowning. She is holding an artefact made from platinum bearing a strange symbol – the same symbol that Turlough himself carries on his arm, branded into the flesh…

It is the artefact that is emitting the signal, leading them all to the planet Sarn, a world ravaged by volcanoes and yet holding the secret of eternal life. But an old foe of the Doctor's is desperate for this elixir, and will stop at nothing to gain it.

What is Turlough's link to the artefact? What is the nature of Sarn's mythical god, Logar, and how is it linked to the ruined spaceship crashed on a mountainside? As age-old systems of belief begin to break down, will anyone escape from the planet of fire with their life?

Both episodes are accompanied by a raft of extras – including a Dolby 5.1 surround special edition of Planet of Fire.

Doctor Who - The King's Demons stars Peter Davison

The King's Demons

* Audio Commentary – with actors Peter Davison and Isla Blair, script editor Eric Saward. Plus a bonus commentary with director Tony Virgo on episode one only.
* Kamelion – Metal Man - this documentary looks at the short history of the Doctor's robotic companion.
* Magna Carta – In the story, the Master tries to alter history by preventing the signing of the Magna Carta. But what exactly is the Magna Carta and what is its relevance both throughout history and to our lives today?
* Photo Gallery
* Isolated Score
* Coming Soon
* PDF Material – Radio Times listings in Adobe PDF format for viewing on PC or Mac.
* Programme Subtitles
* Subtitle Production Notes
Doctor Who - Kamelion Tales

Planet of Fire

* Audio Commentary with actors Peter Davison, Nicola Bryant and Mark Strickson, director Fiona Cumming.
* The Flames of Sarn – cast and crew recall the production of Planet of Fire. With actors Peter Davison, Nicola Bryant, Mark Strickson, director Fiona Cumming, designer Malcolm Thornton, film cameraman John Walker.
* Return to the Planet of Fire – director Fiona Cumming and designer Malcolm Thornton return to Lanzarote to revisit some of the locations used during filming of the story.
* Designs on Sarn – designer Malcolm Thornton talks about his inspirations for the production design of 'Planet of Fire'.
* Alternate Edits, Deleted and Extended Scenes
* Continuity - BBC1 continuity announcements from the story's original transmission.
* Photo Gallery
* Isolated Score
* Coming Soon – a trail for a forthcoming DVD release. See Notes below.
* PDF Material – Radio Times listings in Adobe PDF format for viewing on PC or Mac.
* Programme Subtitles
* Subtitle Production Notes
* Planet of Fire – Special Edition – option to choose between 5.1 (default) and stereo soundtrack.
* Optional Introduction - an introduction to the Special Edition from director Fiona Cumming.
* Calling the Shots – behind the scenes during the production of 'Planet of Fire'.
* Remembering Anthony Ainley – A retrospective of the life and career of actor Anthony Ainley.

Available on June 14th, 2010, Kamelion Tales is available to preorder for just £17.91 from Amazon!

Sophie Fiennes 'couldn't get UK funding'

Posted: 17 May 2010 08:23 AM PDT

Sophie Fiennes reveals that she had to go to mainland Europe to get funding for her new movie.


Kitano: 'Outrage is controversial'

Posted: 17 May 2010 08:08 AM PDT

Takeshi Kitano claims that his return to the yakuza genre has resulted in a controversial movie.


Vincent and the Doctor - Children's Preview

Posted: 17 May 2010 07:52 AM PDT

BFIThe British Film Institute is offering the chance to see a special preview of episode ten of the current series, Vincent and the Doctor, but the event is only open to those who attend with children.

The special showing will take place on Wednesday 2nd June at 1.30pm and at 2pm and will be followed by a special Question and Answer session with writer Richard Curtis and Karen Gillan.

Tickets can be booked on 020 7928 3232.

BBC America Co-Produces New Drama Series OUTCASTS - Broadway World

Posted: 17 May 2010 07:36 AM PDT


BBC America Co-Produces New Drama Series OUTCASTS
Broadway World
... Daniel Mays (The Bank Job, Atonement), Amy Mason (Being Human, Torchwood) and South African actress and model Jeanne Kietzmann also cast in the series. ...

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O'Brien show to film on historic lot

Posted: 17 May 2010 07:36 AM PDT

Conan O'Brien's new late-night show will be filmed on the same lot as The Ellen Degeneres Show.


Doctor Who's Magic Fades in Weeping Angels Part Two - UGO

Posted: 17 May 2010 07:34 AM PDT


UGO

Doctor Who's Magic Fades in Weeping Angels Part Two
UGO
One of the best things about Steven Moffat's recent take over of the show is the tight continuity. It might play poorly in syndication - though I don't know ...

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Trend alert - dark crystal - The Vine (blog)

Posted: 17 May 2010 07:25 AM PDT


The Vine (blog)

Trend alert - dark crystal
The Vine (blog)
This one reminds me of Doctor Who in Tom Baker days*. Maybe because the tardis was once powered by crystals before it was powered by CGI. ...

Joanna Page signs for ‘major’ Doctor Who role?

Posted: 17 May 2010 07:04 AM PDT

The Daily Star have claimed that Joanna Page will be appearing as a “major character” in a future Doctor Who story. Although the tabloid doesn’t establish whether the actress, best known for her role as Stacey in the hit BBC comedy, Gavin & Stacey, will be seen in Series 5 or as part of Series 6, [...]

Kane & Lynch 2 gets Inked: Comic book with DC announced - GotGame News

Posted: 17 May 2010 06:59 AM PDT


GotGame News

Kane & Lynch 2 gets Inked: Comic book with DC announced
GotGame News
... known for his work on properties such as Aliens, Predator and Terminator through to Planet of the Apes, Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who and Torchwood. ...

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DOCTOR WHO LIVE Tours the U.K. Beginning 10/10 - Broadway World

Posted: 17 May 2010 06:56 AM PDT


DOCTOR WHO LIVE Tours the U.K. Beginning 10/10
Broadway World
A new live stage show based on the BBC's popular Doctor Who television series is being launched in the UK this October. Doctor Who Live will open at Wembley ...

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July Doctor Who Books

Posted: 17 May 2010 06:38 AM PDT

July Doctor Who Books
News Dated: 17/5/2010

BBC Books have sent DWO the 11th Doctor Book covers and details for release this July.

The Glamour Chase
Written by:
Gary Russell

'Why are you here? I mean – who are you, exactly?'

An archaeological dig in 1936 unearths relics of another time... And – as the Doctor, Amy and Rory realise – another place. Another planet. But if Enola Porter, noted adventuress, has really found evidence of an alien civilisation, how come she isn't famous? Why has Rory never heard of her? Added to that, since Amy's been travelling with him for a while now, why does she now think the Doctor is from Mars?

As the ancient spaceship reactivates, the Doctor discovers that nothing and no one can be trusted. The things that seem most real could actually be literal fabrications – and very deadly indeed. Who can the Doctor believe when no one is what they seem? And how can he defeat an enemy who can bend matter itself to their will? For the Doctor, Amy and Rory – and all of humanity – the buried secrets of the past are very much a threat to the present...

A thrilling, all-new adventure featuring the Doctor, Amy and Rory, as played by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in the spectacular hit series from BBC Television.


  The Glamour Chase is released on 8th July 2010, priced £6.99.
  Compare Prices for this Book on WhoStore.

The King's Dragon
Written by:
Una McCormack

'They called it Enamour. It turned minds, sold merchandise, and swayed elections. And it did its job far too well...'

In the city-state of Geath, the King lives in a golden hall, and the people want for nothing. Everyone is happy and everyone is rich. Or so it seems. When the Doctor, Amy and Rory look beneath the surface, they discover a city of secrets. In dark corners, strange creatures are stirring. At the heart of the hall, a great metal dragon oozes gold.

Then the Herald appears, demanding the return of her treasure... And next come the gunships. The battle for possession of the treasure has begun, and only the Doctor and his friends can save the people of the city from being destroyed in the crossfire of an ancient civil war. But will the King surrender his new-found wealth? Or will he fight to keep it...?

A thrilling, all-new adventure featuring the Doctor, Amy and Rory, as played by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in the spectacular hit series from BBC Television.


 
The King's Dragon is released on 8th July 2010, priced £6.99.
  Compare Prices for this Book on WhoStore.
Nuclear Time
Written by:
Oli Smith

'My watch is running backwards.'

Colorado, 1981. The Doctor, Amy and Rory arrive in Appletown – an idyllic village in the remote American desert where the townsfolk go peacefully about their suburban routines. But when two more strangers arrive, things begin to change. The first is a mad scientist – whose warnings are cut short by an untimely and brutal death. The second is the Doctor...

As death falls from the sky, the Doctor is trapped. The TARDIS is damaged, and the Doctor finds he is living backwards through time. With Amy and Rory being hunted through the suburban streets of the Doctor's own future and getting farther away with every passing second, he must unravel the secrets of Appletown before time runs out…

A thrilling, all-new adventure featuring the Doctor, Amy and Rory, as played by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in the spectacular hit series from BBC Television.


 
Nuclear Time is released on 8th July 2010, priced £6.99.
  Compare Prices for this Book on WhoStore.


[Source: BBC Books]

Bruce Willis joins sci-fi thriller 'Looper'

Posted: 17 May 2010 06:36 AM PDT

Bruce Willis joins Rian Johnson's sci-fi time travel thriller Looper.


Rapper B.o.B announces first UK gig

Posted: 17 May 2010 06:18 AM PDT

Chart-topping US rapper B.o.B announces details of his first ever UK gig.


Dr. Who Review: Amy's Choice - Collective Review

Posted: 17 May 2010 06:03 AM PDT


Dr. Who Review: Amy's Choice
Collective Review
... they were a 'proud race' and 'better than this' it sounded far too much like something that David Tennant already said during his stint in the show). ...

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Jessica Biel for 'The Tall Man'

Posted: 17 May 2010 05:58 AM PDT

Jessica Biel lands the leading role in forthcoming thriller The Tall Man.


Doctor Who complete reviews: The Evil Of The Daleks - Shadowlocked

Posted: 17 May 2010 05:42 AM PDT


Shadowlocked

Doctor Who complete reviews: The Evil Of The Daleks
Shadowlocked
By 1967, though, there had been lots of Dalek stories, mostly of a very high standard. But how could you keep the standard up? The latest Dalek stories in ...

Amy Adams welcomes baby girl

Posted: 17 May 2010 05:35 AM PDT

Amy Adams and fiancé Darren Le Gallo welcome their first child.


Recap of Saturday, May 15 - FOXNews

Posted: 17 May 2010 05:32 AM PDT


Recap of Saturday, May 15
FOXNews
We need to take this very carefully under the guidance of a geneticist and a doctor who can interpret the results. Testing for true genetic disorders is one ...

Dustin Hoffman to star in 'Nightwork'

Posted: 17 May 2010 05:25 AM PDT

Dustin Hoffman boards a film adaptation of 1975 novel Nightwork.


Miss USA winner 'was champion pole dancer'

Posted: 17 May 2010 05:12 AM PDT

Reports say that Miss USA 2010 winner Rima Fakih previously won a Detroit pole dancing contest.


Charlie Sheen negotiating new 'Men' deal?

Posted: 17 May 2010 05:09 AM PDT

Charlie Sheen is reportedly negotiating a deal to return to Two and a Half Men.


McCartney: 'Beatles would have reformed'

Posted: 17 May 2010 04:52 AM PDT

Sir Paul McCartney claims that The Beatles would have reformed "just for a laugh".


Doctor Who stage show, tour dates announced

Posted: 17 May 2010 04:45 AM PDT

A new Doctor Who stage show, reported by The Scotsman yesterday, has been officially confirmed by the BBC! The arena tour will see a selection of the Doctor’s iconic foes – including the Daleks and the Cybermen – battle it out live on stage, with new scenes recorded especially for the occasion by Matt Smith and Karen Gillan! The action will be accompanied by [...]

Wet Wet Wet star: 'I did assault girlfriend'

Posted: 17 May 2010 04:40 AM PDT

Wet Wet Wet keyboardist Neil Mitchell admits to assaulting his girlfriend in South-West London.


Fox unveils 2010-11 lineup

Posted: 17 May 2010 04:36 AM PDT

Fox announces seven new series as part of its two-phase lineup for 2010-11.


Woody Allen: 'I'm too old to play the lead'

Posted: 17 May 2010 04:34 AM PDT

Woody Allen says that he thinks he is too old to play the romantic lead in his films.


Whittle: 'Fancying Cheryl is embarrassing'

Posted: 17 May 2010 04:32 AM PDT

Ricky Whittle says that revealing his feelings for Cheryl Cole was embarrassing.


Costner passes on 'Field of Dreams' property

Posted: 17 May 2010 04:25 AM PDT

Kevin Costner turns down an offer to buy the property where he filmed Field of Dreams.


Howard in talks to play Marvin Gaye

Posted: 17 May 2010 04:10 AM PDT

Terrence Howard says that he is in talks to portray Marvin Gaye in a biopic.


Scorecard: What's in and out at FOX

Posted: 17 May 2010 04:09 AM PDT

Click in for a full list of the FOX shows that have been renewed, axed and picked up.


Doctor Who Live Hits UK Arenas from October - WhatsOnStage.com

Posted: 17 May 2010 04:01 AM PDT


Doctor Who Live Hits UK Arenas from October
WhatsOnStage.com
A live show, with all the coolest Doctor Who monsters, a proper story, and brand new screen material for Matt Smith's Doctor. I'll be writing scenes for it, ...

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A week on the box: May 18-24 - Stuff.co.nz

Posted: 17 May 2010 04:00 AM PDT


Stuff.co.nz

A week on the box: May 18-24
Stuff.co.nz
Tonight's instalment brings back the popular weeping angels from the David Tennant episode Blink. Even more exciting is the recent of the enigmatic River ...

Doctor Who Live

Posted: 17 May 2010 03:52 AM PDT

See the Daleks, Cybermen, Weeping Angels and more in new live UK tour.

Covers, plot details for new Doctor Who novels

Posted: 17 May 2010 03:13 AM PDT

BBC Books have released the covers and plot details for their three forthcoming Doctor Who New Series Adventure novels! The King’s Dragon by Una McCormack, Nuclear Time by Oli Smith, and Glamour Chase by Gary Russell will be available to buy this summer, each at the RRP price of £6.99, and are three brand new adventures featuring the Eleventh [...]

Pulse Transmission Date

Posted: 17 May 2010 02:51 AM PDT

News just in from the press screening this morning: Pulse will be broadcast on BBC3 at 9pm on Thursday, June 3rd.

Watch this space, or my Twitter feed, for a forthcoming trailer, website, and how you can see the episode before broadcast. Our Twitter hashtag is: #pulsebbc3.

It was brilliant to get such great reactions from the journalists and reviewers along this morning. This bodes well, I hope. A big online reaction will make all the difference about whether or not we make it to a series. Cheerio!

Cybermen and Daleks are Comming to Town!!!

Posted: 17 May 2010 02:27 AM PDT

BBC Worldwide today announced a series of dates for the very first production of Doctor Who Live. 

The shows promise to deliver spectacular special effects accompanying a new storyline and a full orchestra.  Taking in nine cities and 25 dates, Doctor Who Live kicks off in London at Wembley Arena on October 8, and will visit Sheffield, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, Cardiff , Liverpool and Belfast.  The Full dates are below and how you can get hold of Tickets.

 

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