Friday, July 2, 2010

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News


Veteran Costume Designer Returns

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 06:43 AM PDT

Velvet smoking jackets, scarf's that could conceivable cover an entire human body, crickety cricket wear; Barbara Kidd has taken the Doctor down some usual sartorial routes and now she's returning to the series for the Christmas special and the next series.

Kidd worked on Doctor Who at the beginning of her career creating costumes for the 'Dandy Doctor' Jon Pertwee in Frontier in Space in 1973. She worked regularly throughout the seventies on The Green Death, Invasion of the Dinosaurs and The Monster of Peladon.

She also designed costumes for the Fourth Doctor adventures The Ark in Space, The Sontaran Experiment, Genesis of the Daleks and Pyramids of Mars.

Her final contribution was for the Peter Davison story Kinda.

Kidd is a BAFTA Award winning designer for Charles Dickens adaptation The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby in 2002 and was nominated again in 2009 for another Dickens adaptation, Little Dorrit which featured a raft of past and present Doctor Who actors including Arthur Darvill, Eve Myles, Bill Paterson, Freema Agyeman and Russell Tovey.

Recently she has been working on the Wallander the BBC's adaptation of the Swedish detective novel series by Henning Mankel which features Kenneth Branagh in the titular role.

Doctor Who will also have a new producer for the 2010 Christmas Special in the shape of Sanne Wohlenberg.

Wohlenberg also worked on Wallander (the first tabloid to produce the 'Kenneth Branagh to appear in Who' headline automatically wins the coveted Kasterborous 'Hack of the Week' award) as well as Murphy's Law and The Whistleblowers.

(Via GallifreyNewsBase)

First Torchwood comic to go on sale at SDCC

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 05:16 AM PDT

Titan Magazines have announced that the first issue of the brand new US Torchwood comic series will be available to buy at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. Issue #1 includes Captain Jack and the Selkie, written by John Barrowman and his sister, Carole E. Barrowman, as well as part one of Gary Russell’s 5-parter, Broken. Tommy Lee Edwards, who [...]

Eric Cantona to play ‘evil alien’ in Series 6?

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 04:55 AM PDT

The Series 6 rumour wheel has started spinning today with a report in The Daily Star which claims Eric Cantona will be appearing in Series 6 of Doctor Who. According to the article, the French footballer-turned-actor will be playing an ‘evil alien’ in the series, and his casting was apparently suggested by Eleventh Doctor actor Matt Smith, as an ‘insider’ explains: [...]

Julianne Moore films lesbian sex scene

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 04:36 AM PDT

Julianne Moore films a lesbian sex scene for The Kids Are All Right.

Next Series News!

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 04:23 AM PDT

It's not been a week since The Big Bang, and reports are already surfacing about the progress of and what is to be expected from Series 6 (or as we prefer here at Kasterborous, the traditional title of Season 32)!

Doctor Who boss, writer and award winner, Steven MoffatFirst, Digital Spy's recent interview with some guy who thinks he's in charge named Steven Moffat (who's that?) extracted the fact that a lot of the run is thought out but not written down yet:

"Not far enough, I think is the answer to [how far the plans for the season have come]! I've got lots of plans – plans are not nearly as useful as scripts, I find – so I'd like to have more scripts and fewer plans. We're not quite as ahead of the game as we were last time. But it's fine."

One reason that there aren't enough scripts seems to be due to the fact that, as of last week, there aren't enough writers! Aside from Neil Gaiman and Moffat himself, we indeed haven't heard much about the masters behind the series' penning. When Digital Spy asked Moffat if all the writers had been confirmed, he replied,

"We've got a fair number of them, there's one more I'm chasing, but yeah."

But hey! At least there are plans! And some of them are plans that Moffat has already given clues to! Den of Geek transcribed this Moff quote from the most recent Doctor Who Confidential discussing what revelations are coming in 2011:

"What is that, who is that, who are the silence, what's coming?" teased Moffat. "The whole point of the silence is next series. Also, River Song … who is she really? That's what we're going to find out next year," he said.

Most of us Whovians have been asking the "Who is River Song?" question since 2008. Three years later, it seems we'll finally get our answer!

As for the silence – I've got a funny feeling the next series is going to be considerably quieter.

DC's Zuda line under threat?

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 04:22 AM PDT

DC imprint Zuda Comics is thought to be in jeopardy following the publisher's move into digital.

Naomi Campbell 'sent to court over diamond'

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 04:16 AM PDT

Naomi Campbell will allegedly have to attend court after claims that she owns a blood diamond.

IDW promotes Chris Ryall to CEO

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 03:57 AM PDT

IDW Publishing's editor-in-chief Chris Ryall is promoted to chief creative officer.

Carter praises new-look Wonder Woman

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 03:52 AM PDT

Former Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter praises DC's new costume design for the heroine.

Katherine Jackson 'working on MJ film'

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 03:47 AM PDT

Katherine Jackson is reportedly working on a film based on son Michael's life.

Feldman teases 'Drop Dead Diva' romance

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 03:42 AM PDT

Ben Feldman hints that his Drop Dead Diva character will have a romance in the future.

Single-player 'BioShock 2' DLC announced

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 03:40 AM PDT

2K Games announces single-player downloadable content for BioShock 2 from August.

Gervais reveals Pilkington show title

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 03:34 AM PDT

Ricky Gervais announces details of a new show starring sidekick Karl Pilkington.

'Heavy Rain' DLC dropped for Move support

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 03:26 AM PDT

Quantic Dream says that the axed Heavy Rain DLC is due to Sony insisting on Move support.

Kardashian, Odom 'get own reality show'

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 03:20 AM PDT

Khloe Kardashian and her husband Lamar Odom reportedly land their own reality show on E!.

'Party Down' stars react to cancellation

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 03:10 AM PDT

Some of the stars of Party Down respond to the news that it has been cancelled by Starz.

Video: Caoimhe kisses Shabby

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 03:07 AM PDT

Caoimhe makes up with Shabby by giving her a romantic smooch on her neck.

Housemates react to their task costumes

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 03:04 AM PDT

The house exhibit mixed reactions to the costumes they have been assigned for the shopping task.

Kim Kardashian "nervous" to see waxwork

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Kim Kardashian says that she is nervous about seeing her new waxwork of herself.

Josie, John James discuss 'the secret'

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 03:00 AM PDT

John James and Josie wonder who in the house has the much-rumoured 'secret'.

Ben to perform live eviction night routine

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 02:55 AM PDT

Ben is to perform a stand-up routine live during Friday's eviction show.

John James reaches limit with Sunshine

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 02:51 AM PDT

John James tells Josie that Sunshine milked their argument for all it was worth and 'loved' it.

Paltrow calls for reduction in oil use

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 02:36 AM PDT

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow responds to the ongoing BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Craven 'will have great time with Scream duo'

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 02:30 AM PDT

Lymelife's Derick Martini says that Wes Craven will have a "great time" with Emma Roberts on Scream 4.

Footballer Turned Actor? Unheard Of!

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 12:20 AM PDT

Oh dear. Have you ever had that feeling when you're reading a tabloid that you not only suspect one of its reports is inaccurate, you know for a fact that it is? 

Me neither. 

Can't say I spend much time reading that rubbish. Nonetheless, as of today I must admit that I'm no longer a virgin to the experience.

Machester United footballing legend Eric Cantona - set for Doctor Who?Today, the Daily Star committed two of the worst sins known to man, aside from canceling Doctor Who. First, it reported an "exclusive" story, when, in fact, it wasn't. Second, the original story the tabloid stole from, appearing in the TV Times, provided mere speculation; the Daily Star reported as if it were set in stone.

What am I on about?

Last week, the TV Times reported that Matt Smith was interested in working with ex-footballer-turned-screen-actor Eric Cantona in a future episode of a particularly well-liked programme in this corner of the internet:

As mentioned by Digital Spy, Smith said,

"I'd like Eric to do one and I've mentioned it to Steven Moffat. Eric's got to be bad!"

The Daily Star essentially took the exact same story, with no new information, and wrote this:

"FOOTBALL legend Eric Cantona is set to inject a bit of Ooh Ah into Doctor Who.

"The former Manchester United star is being lined up for a role as an evil alien alongside Time Lord Matt Smith.

"And producers are hoping the Frenchman might show off some of his famous Kung Fu moves in his baddie part."

But wait, there's more! In reference to Smith's quote to the TV Times, the Daily Star continued,

"A BBC insider said: 'Matt has made a huge impression. The writers and producers all value his input and give his ideas careful consideration.'"

No doubt there's some truth in the idea that Smith has the potential for significant sway in what the producers do with Who; he is playing the most important character on television after all, so if he weren't happy, it wouldn't be likely that anyone else would be either.

But if the producers really are interested in signing on Eric Cantona, what does Cantona himself have to say about it? Has he even heard? Probably only if he's Googled himself today.

Besides, when a tabloid quotes a person who is only referred to as a "BBC Insider," chances are high that they're talking to the studio custodian. Remember that salt that Meredith was telling you about this morning? Keep pinching it.

The Daleks’ Masterplan Audios

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 11:09 PM PDT

Big, bold and rather long, The Daleks' Masterplan heralded the first real over exposure of The Daleks. This 12-part epic stretched the affection the British public had for these little pepper pots to the limit and also seemed to repeat itself on a regular basis. Before the serial started properly it was preceded by a sort of teaser, Mission To The Unknown, a one part piece that served as a sort of introduction to the story and would affectionately become known as Dalek Cutaway.

After the Myth Makers 4-part story The Daleks' Masterplanwas broadcast. When John Peel novelised The Daleks' Masterplan he split it into two books and took the title from this single episode and gave it to the first part. The Mutation Of Time, the second volume was named after the original title for the final episode which was called The Destruction Of Time. This review takes both releases into account as they cover one full story.
Doctor Who - The Daleks Masterplan

Doctor Who – Daleks: Mission To The Unknown

Stranded in the jungles of Kembel, the most hostile planet in the Galaxy, Space Security agent Marc Cory has stumbled across the most deadly plot ever hatched – the Daleks are about to invade and destroy the Universe. Cory has to get a warning back to Earth before it's too late – but the Daleks find him first. Months later the Doctor and his companions arrive on Kembel and find Cory's message. But it may be too late for Earth – the Daleks' masterplan has already begun…

Doctor Who – Daleks: The Mutation Of Time

The Dalek's masterplan is well underway. With the Time Destroyer, the most deadly machine ever devised, they will conquer the Universe. Only one person stands in their way – the Doctor. For he has stolen the precious Taranium core which is vital to activate the machine. Travelling through time and space, the Doctor and his companions are forever on the move in case the Daleks track them down. But after several months, to their horror, the TARDIS indicates that they are being followed…

Dramatic and bold this is a serious release that grabs listeners by the ears and doesn't let go. Of the two main narrators Purves in particular stands out delivering each line with such effort you can almost hear the drops of sweat that must have built up on his brow. His take on the Doctor is fun and captures the more alien traits the character possessed. Marsh does her best to keep the urgency up but sometimes her voice is slightly muted by the enthusiastic score. John Peel's book leaps into your ears and truly comes alive on these audiobooks making it a more enjoyable experience than reading the original paperback.

Doctor Who - The Daleks MasterplanThe addition of Nicholas Briggs as "Voice of the Daleks" helps bridge the two eras of the show together and he is his usual reliable self. What a great job he has, hasn't he? This is not for casual fans though as the over use of the Daleks throughout the story may become slightly tiresome for them. These two releases add to the original plot but are best listened to in two in separate sittings unless of course you're on holiday. Perfect listening whilst lazing beside a pool!

As usual there are clips from David Howe's exceptional On Target book letting us in on the background to the story and the production of the original book.

Obviously if you buy one you must buy the other and for once this isn't a bad thing. A classic in every sense of the word, just a tad long!

Ordering this story:

Doctor Who – Daleks: Mission To The Unknown is available from BBC Audiobooks. Written by John Peel, it is read by Peter Purves and Jean Marsh, with Dalek voices By Nicholas Briggs. The ISBN is 9781408409985 and the RRP is £12.99. You can get a good value purchase of just just £7.78 from Amazon

Doctor Who – Daleks: The Mutation Of Time is also from BBC Audiobooks and written by John Peel. Peter Purves and Jean Marsh continue their reading, accompanied by Nicholas Briggs performing Dalek voices. The RRP is £12.99 and the ISBN 9781408409992 – purchase this from Amazon for just £7.99

Moffat on Ratings Storm

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 08:56 PM PDT

The Grand Moff has dismissed the low overnight ratings of the recent series of Doctor Who as unimportant.

Doctor Who chief Steven MoffatMoffat made the comments in a video posted on YouTube by his son Joshua (posting as 'armytedd') who filmed his family as they prepared to watch last Saturdays finale The Big Bang.

The overnight ratings for this fantastic episode suggest that it had underperformed but when collated with the timeshift data, the show has been higher than before.

Moffat believes the way people are watching television is changing;

"That is something that's becoming very, very important to television. Everything in television used to be about the overnight and the ratings the following morning, the rating that we'll hear tomorrow morning used to be so important and now it isn't because so many people are watching on iPlayer, so many are catching it up later.

"They no long think they have to watch when we tell them so if it's hot outside like it is now – damn you! – then people stand there with their barbecue forks and say, 'Ah, let's toss some more hamburgers and we'll watch it later,' and quite right too."

As a viewer Moffat added that he prefers to watch each episode as it airs and 'gets very grumpy' when he's interrupted (who doesn't?)

See Moffat grilled by his own mini Paxman.

Johnny Depp Doctor Who Movie?!

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 07:00 PM PDT

Doctor Who rumour - Johnny Depp to star in movie?It begins again. In a repeat of the early nineties when tabloids made huge claims that a Doctor Who movie was being made (helmed by Stephen Spielberg with the TARDIS now talking – New York rap style – as Doctor Who Magazine once joked) the latest rumour has hit the street that Johnny Depp is to play the "big screen" version of the Doctor in a script written by Russell T Davies.

Note that this whole story is at this stage nothing more unconfirmed rumour.

The post that "revealed" this information has actually been taken down now (surprise surprise) but it hints at a 2012 release date.

Russell T Davies is quoted as saying:

"There will be brand new concepts and the film will be just as adventurous, scary and humorous as the television programme. But none of us working the film will forget what makes the character great and interesting and the long-time fans will not be disappointed because yes, the Daleks make an appearance."

Now any rational person will take this with a pinch of salt. Any Doctor Who fan will realise that the quoted statement above sounds nothing like Davies and why would he try and rival a series that he loves and respects?

In my honest opinion, this article seems like a rumour that got out of control. Ask yourself this, why would Russell T Davies spend years making Doctor Who amazing for television viewers to enjoy on a Saturday night and then try and take it to the cinema?

You can read the broader article at i09.com or read the slightly more rational report (which includes the words "pinch" and "salt") at TVOvermind.com.

Eighth Doctor Trailer II

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 06:55 PM PDT

The second trailer for Season Four of the new Eighth Doctor adventures is now available to stream and download.

Paul McGann stars in a brand new series of adventures, encountering enemies and friends, old and new.

To hear the latest trailer, go to the RSS Feeds box, just to the left and down from this news feature. To stream, click on 'Eighth Doctor Trailer II', or to download click the podcast button. That will take you to the Podcast page, where you will see the mp3 file. Click that to download.

And remember, it's completely free.

Who Bet?

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 05:40 PM PDT

And the bets are off! Betnose.com have reported a cut in the bet amount in relation to Matt Smith being replaced as the Doctor after reported disappointing viewing figures for his series of Doctor Who. Betting office William Hill now have (The Next Doctor actor) David Morrissey as their favourite with (The Lodger guest star) James Corden following closely behind.

The website quoted:

"The viewing figures were disappointing but Doctor Who was up against the World Cup and Sunny skies, so we think Matt will survive the disappointment," said Hill's spokesman Rupert Adams.

It also added that the betting cost of Matt Smith playing the Doctor in the 2011 series of Doctor Who had been reduced, meaning that they think he will be replaced, before going on to list betting rates on other possible actors to replace him in the role.

The fact that Matt is preparing to film his new scenes for the next years worth of Doctor Who goodness should tip them off a little but apparently doesn't. And if David Morrissey is the favourite, then the betting shops are obviously looking to drain some cheap cash out of their punters…

BBC America Clips

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 02:33 AM PDT

We've got a great selection of Doctor Who clips from BBC America, starting with a Q&A with the team behind Vincent and the Doctor…

The Doctor Who team behind Vincent and the Doctor – writer Richard Curtis, actress Karen Gillan (Amy), director Jonny Campbell, and executive producer Piers Wenger – shares some secrets about this episode and what awaits us in the season finale.

Watch here on Kasterborous or visit www.bbcamerica.com to view the clip.

Doctor Who – The Lodger

To solve the mystery of the man upstairs, the Doctor must pass himself off as a normal human being, and share a flat with Craig Owens, played by Gavin & Stacey's James Corden. The Lodger premieres Saturday, July 10th at 9/8c.

Watch below or at BBC America.

Finally, in this 12-minute episode of Doctor Who Confidential, we go behind-the-scenes of Vincent and the Doctor with the episode's writer Richard Curtis and guest star Tony Curran (who plays Vincent Van Gogh).

You'll need to visit BBC America to watch this one!

Note – these clips are intended for BBC America and US-based Doctor Who fans. If you're outside the USA, don't expect to see much!

Depp as the Doctor (Sigh)

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:50 AM PDT

In other words, another stupid Doctor Who movie rumour!

June’s Fan of the Month online

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 11:37 PM PDT

As June draws to a close, it’s time to look back and honour one of the biggest Doctor Who fans from the past month, and the winner has been chosen and their profile can be read now! Thanks to everybody who entered – it’s getting harder and harder to pick just one entree each month, but stay tuned [...]

John Barrowman to co-write new children’s book

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 08:42 AM PDT

The Bookseller has revealed that Doctor Who and Torchwood star John Barrowman will be co-writing a new children’s sci-fi/fantasy book with his sister, Carole E. Barrowman. The novel will be aimed at 9-12 year olds and will be published by Buster Books in August 2011. It will follow the story of a 13 year old twin brother and sister. [...]

Final Ratings Delayed

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 06:59 AM PDT

Final ratings data for the BBC One showing of Doctor Who, Episode twelve The Pandorica Opens, has been delayed due to data processing problems at BARB. The final data is now not expected for several days, and will appear on the news page as soon as it is available.

However final data for BBC HD is available and it gives the HD showing of The Pandorica Opens a final rating of 635,000 viewers. This is the highest rating ever achieved by BBC HD.

Doctor Who, Torchwood up for TV Choice Awards

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 05:42 AM PDT

The shortlist for the TV Choice Awards 2010 has been revealed, with Doctor Who facing competition from Merlin, Wild at Heart and Waterloo Road for the Best Family Drama gong. In addition, Karen Gillan’s portrayal of companion Amy Pond in the latest series has secured her a place in the Best Actress category, alongside Waterloo Road’s Denise Welch, Keeley Hawes from [...]

Doctor Who Monsters on Tour the First Dates.

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 04:09 AM PDT

The First Lot of Doctor Who tour Dates have Been confirmed and are as Follows:

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Last Hours of Summer Sale

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 03:49 AM PDT

A quick reminder that the Summer Sale will end on June 30, so there's just a few hours left to get your order in! Whether you'd like to get your hands on the complete Cyberman, some classic Bernice Summerfield adventures or have a listen to our Robin Hood range, these offers and many others will end soon! Take an opportunity to have a quick look over the Sale offers and make sure you haven't missed any bargains!

And don't forget: Saturday is Big Finish Day, with big reductions on early Doctor Who releases. Don't miss it, for 24 hours starting at midnight on July 3!

Doctor Who Live: Monsters Revealed

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 03:42 AM PDT

The monsters appearing in the forthcoming Doctor Who Live stage show have now been revealed:



This topically football-themed "Monsters First 11" consist of monsters from various recent Doctor Who stories: Judoon, Winders, Clockwork Droids, Silurians, Weeping Angels, Ood, Cybermen, Saturnynes, Daleks, Scarecrows and Smilers.

The Doctor Who Live show will be appearing at the following locations:
  • London Wembley Arena: 8-10 October 2010
  • Sheffield Arena: 12-13 October 2010
  • Glasgow SECC: 14-17 October 2010
  • Birmingham NIA: 18-20 October 2010
  • Manchester Evening News Arena: 22-24 October 2010
  • Nottingham Trent FM Arena: 25-26 October 2010
  • Cardiff International Arena: 28-31 October 2010
  • Liverpool Echo Arena: 2-3 November 2010
  • Belfast Odyssey Arena: 6-7 November 2010
For more details read on the show visit the official Doctor Who Live site, and our previous news report from May.

Doctor Who Live monster line-up unveiled!

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 03:02 AM PDT

BBC Worldwide have unveiled the 11 monters who will be taking to the stage in the highly-anticipated Doctor Who Live arena shows later this year. The intergalatic line-up consists of the Daleks, the Cybermen, the Weeping Angels, the Judoon, a Silurian, the Smilers, the Winders, the Scarecrows, the Vampires, the Clockwork Droids and the Ood. The 25-date tour [...]

Dracula Returns for Textbook Stuff

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 10:41 PM PDT

Big Finish is delighted to announce the release of Bram Stoker - Dracula's Guest and Other Dark Tales read by the velvet-voiced Peter Guinness and produced by our sister site, Textbook Stuff. This classic short story was the only other piece of Dracula-related fiction Bram Stoker ever wrote and, so his widow claimed, may even have been the very first chapter of Dracula itself. It concerns an unnamed young Englishman (Jonathan Harker, perhaps) who finds himself in a deserted graveyard and unwisely decides to seek shelter in a tomb.

This unabridged 'weird tale', as Stoker termed it, is accompanied by two other complete stories from the master of horror: The Judge's House (in which a student's desire for peace and quiet takes a turn for the worse when he lodges in a haunted house) and A Gipsy Prophecy (in which a fortune teller predicts doom for a happily married couple).

All three titles are read by Peter Guinness, familiar to Big Finish listeners from his appearances in The Holy Terror, The Phantom of the Opera and The Beast of Orlok. Our friends at Textbook Stuff are also including three special suites of Howard Carter's beautiful music for this release. Bram Stoker - Dracula's Guest and Other Dark Tales is only available on download and can be purchased on its own here or as part of a Horror subscription, which includes supernatural tales by Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe and M.R. James.

Follow the links for Textbook Stuff releases, including their Poetry range. If you want to know more about what makes Textbook Stuff titles different from ordinary audiobooks, why not listen to our special podcast here, where Nick Briggs chats to Barnaby Edwards about the project. Also available to download right now in the Horror range is Charles Dickens - The Signalman and Other Ghostly Tales.

Action! Convergence! Stuff!

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 08:00 PM PDT

This Wednesday in the US, Thursday in the UK, sees my first issue of Action Comics (#890) in comic shops. Do grab one and check out our surprise last-page villain! (That's just asking for spoilers, isn't it?) I'm so excited about this story. There's a print interview with me about it up at iFanboy and I've also done a live chat with them for their Don't Miss Podcast. You can hear new Dad Josh trying to deal with my enthusiastic bouncing.

Tomorrow I'll be flying off to Minneapolis for Convergence, a convention that runs across next weekend. I'm looking forward to all the usual panels, plus a good dollop of fun, in the context of Just A Minute and, erm, Iron Chef. Whatever that may be.

I have an interview in the latest edition (#198) of SFX Magazine...


Where I'll be talking to Rob Williams about Action, Pulse and loads more besides.

And, here's fun, I'm going to be doing a lecture at this year's Fortean Times Unconvention! It's entitled 'Fortean Themes in Doctor Who'. The Unconvention runs from 23rd-24th October, it's at the University of Westminster in London, and when there's a website where you can sign up for it, I'll let you know. As you know, I'm a long term Foretan Times reader, and it's great to be part of their big event.

I hope to be seeing some of you in Minneapolis. Until then, Cheerio!

Future of the Whoniverse

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 03:01 PM PDT

Taking a look at what's coming up in the Whoniverse 2010 and beyond.

Official site updated with last Big Questions

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 08:53 AM PDT

The official Doctor Who site has today posted a new instalment of Big Questions, featuring Matt Smith and Karen Gillan. In the last edition of the series, the leading due are asked questions based on the events of the finale, and you can see their respective replies here, but watch out for spoilers. We also have a big question – what did YOU think of [...]

Bonahms Sale of Doctor Who Props Pt. 2

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 07:20 AM PDT

Here are the Prices for the sold Items from the Bonhams Auction on July 23rd last week.

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Matt Smith surprises fans at Glastonbury festival

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 04:30 AM PDT

Matt Smith made a surprise guest appearance at this year’s Glastonbury last night, taking to the stage with Orbital to introduce their techno remix of the Doctor Who theme tune. As the iconic music began, the Eleventh Doctor actor told cheering fans, “Let me hear you cheer! Let me hear you roar!” – and that they did! You [...]

The Doctor onstage at Glastonbury

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 11:46 PM PDT

 

As the final act of the Night at Glastonbury, electronic band Orbital who hadn't played live in 16 years had a very special Introduction For the last song of the Evening.  Matt Smith showing no end to his talents, showed that of a showman firing up the Crowd. Orbitals first song of the night... Their version of the Doctor Who Theme Music. Follow the link below to see the 33second clip of Matt's Introduction.

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