Saturday, July 17, 2010

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News


I AM JUST A CAPTAIN JACK OF ALL TRADES ; Actor John Barrowman's talents know ... - istockAnalyst.com (press release)

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 05:03 PM PDT


I AM JUST A CAPTAIN JACK OF ALL TRADES ; Actor John Barrowman's talents know ...
istockAnalyst.com (press release)
Having battled aliens in Torchwood and Doctor Who, the housewives' favourite is taking on an even greater menace - the UK's new coalition Government. ...

The Dalek Daily News for Friday, July 16 - Motley Fool (blog)

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 11:55 AM PDT


The Dalek Daily News for Friday, July 16
Motley Fool (blog)
It is hotter than the devil's hate here today. We're having a "Smart Day" which is where they double the electricity rates (or something like that) between ...

Doctor Who assistant Karen Gillan lets her glamorous guard down as she's ... - Daily Mail

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 11:20 AM PDT


Daily Mail

Doctor Who assistant Karen Gillan lets her glamorous guard down as she's ...
Daily Mail
Critics universally praised both Gillan and new timelord Matt Smith in the latest series, which ended last month. Despite the couple's on-screen kissing ...

Matt Smith “plans to quit” 'Doctor Who' after next series, says pal - Hollywoodnews.com

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 11:01 AM PDT


Hollywoodnews.com

Matt Smith "plans to quit" 'Doctor Who' after next series, says pal
Hollywoodnews.com
It is claimed bosses will be shocked to hear of the young actor's plans as he has become a popular replacement for former Doctor David Tennant.

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'Doctor Who' thing of the day: Matt Smith thinking about quitting already? - Flick Filosopher (blog)

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 10:51 AM PDT


'Doctor Who' thing of the day: Matt Smith thinking about quitting already?
Flick Filosopher (blog)
Plus, I like him too much as the Doctor to see him go so soon. (Thanks to reader Martha for the heads-up. If you stumble across a cool Doctor Who thing, ...

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// Doctor Who Joins The Hobbit? - 411mania.com

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 10:32 AM PDT


// Doctor Who Joins The Hobbit?
411mania.com
Scottish actor Sylvester McCoy, who was the seventh Dr. Who, is said to be playing a major role in The Hobbit.. A "close source" said that McCoy would be ...

Matt Smith planning to quit Doctor Who job next year? - Monsters and Critics.com

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 10:31 AM PDT


Monsters and Critics.com

Matt Smith planning to quit Doctor Who job next year?
Monsters and Critics.com
It is claimed bosses will be shocked to hear of the young actor's plans as he has become a popular replacement for former Doctor David Tennant.

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Tennant 'about to go green' - The Sun

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 10:21 AM PDT


Tennant 'about to go green'
The Sun
The 39-year-old Scots actor is in the frame to play the angry green comic hero in major new Hollywood film The Avengers. Tinseltown sources say he is up ...

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Daisy Lowe's nets big thing - The Sun

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 10:19 AM PDT


Daisy Lowe's nets big thing
The Sun
The girlfriend of Doctor Who star MATT SMITH was off to new Swedish shop Acne in London's Mayfair. I'm told it's not a gift emporium for spotty teenagers, ...

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JOHN BARROWMAN'S TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT SNAPPED UP BY US - Daily Star

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 10:11 AM PDT


JOHN BARROWMAN'S TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT SNAPPED UP BY US
Daily Star
TORCHWOOD actor John Barrowman, 43, is set to have the last laugh over the TV critics who panned Tonight's The Night, ...

Does she really fit The Bill? Claire Bloom on starring in ITV1's police series - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 10:02 AM PDT


Telegraph.co.uk

Does she really fit The Bill? Claire Bloom on starring in ITV1's police series
Telegraph.co.uk
To be fair, it was a David Tennant episode she acted in. What, one wonders, is a great Shakespearean actress, discovered by Charlie Chaplin at 19, ...

[Movies] Doctor Who Joins The Hobbit - 411mania.com

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 09:47 AM PDT


[Movies] Doctor Who Joins The Hobbit
411mania.com
Scottish actor Sylvester McCoy, who was the seventh Dr. Who, is said to be playing a major role in The Hobbit.. A "close source" said that McCoy would be ...

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Access Week In Geek (July 16, 2010) - Access Hollywood

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 07:00 AM PDT


Access Week In Geek (July 16, 2010)
Access Hollywood
Former "Dr. Who," David Tennant, was suggested, but Mark Ruffalo became the rumored front-runner, according to Deadline Hollywood. ...

John Barrowman talks Desperate Housewives and Glee - stv.tv

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 06:25 AM PDT


stv.tv

John Barrowman talks Desperate Housewives and Glee
stv.tv
They said they had followed my career, they know what I've done, they love what I do," explained the Torchwood star. "The ball is in their court now. ...

Sandra Vergara Joins 'Fright Night' - Hollywood.com

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 05:58 AM PDT


Hollywood.com

Sandra Vergara Joins 'Fright Night'
Hollywood.com
Already cast are Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, David Tennant, Imogen Poots, Toni Collette and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. Vergara will play the girlfriend and ...

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Every Doctor Who villain since 1963 - Visualized - VizWorld.com

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 05:07 AM PDT


Every Doctor Who villain since 1963 - Visualized
VizWorld.com
A great find by the Guardian, xxnapoleonsolo on Many Eyes has created an interactive chart of all Doctor Who Villians in the entire history of the ...

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Another Human Is Added Onto 'Fright Night' - Latino Review

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 04:39 AM PDT


Latino Review

Another Human Is Added Onto 'Fright Night'
Latino Review
Sofía Vergara's sister, Sandra Vergara, will be playing assistant to Peter Vincent (David Tennant) who gets recruited to take down the charming yet evil ...

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Colin Farrell: Gelson's Grocery Store Stud - DailyFill.com

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 04:34 AM PDT


Colin Farrell: Gelson's Grocery Store Stud
DailyFill.com
Also starring Sandra Vergara, David Tennant, Anton Yelchin, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Toni Collette, the picture about a teenager who discovers his ...

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The Week in Gay TV: A Daily "Degrassi", "Noah's Arc" Gets Ready for "Jumping ... - AfterElton.com

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 04:31 AM PDT


The Week in Gay TV: A Daily "Degrassi", "Noah's Arc" Gets Ready for "Jumping ...
AfterElton.com
And if you think new showrunner Stephen Moffat isn't going to follow Russell T Davies' tradition of having The Doctor face several terrifying enemies at ...

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Dr. Who (Sylvester McCoy) is Bilbo Baggins after all? - TheOneRing.net

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 04:29 AM PDT


Dr. Who (Sylvester McCoy) is Bilbo Baggins after all?
TheOneRing.net
It was a year ago, right around Comic-Con 2009 when the rumors where swirling all over the interwebs that Doctor Who (David Tennant) was going to be cast as ...

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Plastic Jack

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Captain Jack Harkness actor John Barrowman has shockingly revealed that he would consider having plastic surgery to halt the aging process.

Torchwood star John Barrowman - we need some new picturesBarrowman, 43, commented:

"I have flaws – I have to dye my hair twice a month to get rid of all the grey. But I also have these eye-flaps and bags. And I have a problem round my stomach… I have let myself go in the waist area. When I see myself naked, I know I'm heavy and out of shape."

And so with that in mind he revealed what may be his future plans:

"If the time comes and I want to go under the knife, I'm going to go and do it. If it makes someone feel better – as long as you don't come out and you look like you've been tied up from behind your head, or that you have to speak out of your arse – it's fine."

John is well known for his vanity and what he chooses to do with his life is his business. Let's just hope that he doesn't actually end up looking like The Face of Boe. Now that would be a twist and a half.

You can currently catch John in Desperate Housewives.

Rob Shearman @ Vworp 3

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 02:30 AM PDT

Among the guests at this weekend's Vworp 3 is Rob Shearman, the man who wrote 2005's Dalek and a regular contributor to the Big Finish range over the years.

Doctor Who writer Rob ShearmanShearman has been pretty successful as a script writer for Big Finish, with The Holy Terror, The Chimes of Midnight and Jubilee all winning awards in Doctor Who Magazine. Jubilee itself was so well-regarded that Russell T Davies requested that certain elements were reworked for Dalek.

He's also seen his latest book, Love Songs for the Shy and Cynical, receive a series of awards.

Rob is due to appear from 11am, where he will present clips and chat with Kasterborous editor Christian Cawley. See Vworp 3 News for the full schedule.

Information and directions to the Lass O'Gowrie in central Manchester can be found at www.thelass.co.uk – meanwhile check out www.wegottickets.com to purchase a ticket for £19.50.

Don't forget – The Lass O'Gowrie is a pub, so food and drink will be available for purchase!

To tie in with Rob's appearance at Vworp 3, we've published an exclusive interview with the award winning writer!

John Barrowman to host West End Bares: Strip Britannia! - Pink Paper

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 02:19 AM PDT


Pink Paper

John Barrowman to host West End Bares: Strip Britannia!
Pink Paper
Broadway charity gala and fund-raising initiative Broadway Bares is to be translated to the West End stage, making its London debut this September, ...

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John Barrowman to host charity gala West End Bares - PinkNews.co.uk

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 01:32 AM PDT


John Barrowman to host charity gala West End Bares
PinkNews.co.uk
Barrowman, a former Broadway star best known for his appearances in Doctor Who and Torchwood, is a patron of the Make A Difference Trust, which raises funds ...

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Bad news for sexually servile pop fans: no more Blue threesomes - 3am.co.uk

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 01:24 AM PDT


3am.co.uk

Bad news for sexually servile pop fans: no more Blue threesomes
3am.co.uk
Here's hoping you get all the exposure you want to… Otherwise Lee may need a bit more protection than a Johnny if he's reduced to banging a Dalek.

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Bruce Who?

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 01:11 AM PDT

Could David Tennant be landing a dream Hollywood role playing Bruce Banner aka The Incredible Hulk? According to cinemablend.com, maybe.

Is former Doctor Who actor David Tennant the new Hulk?As you may or may not know, a movie called The Avengers is scheduled for cinema release in 2012. Directed (hopefully) by Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel creator Joss Whedon and starring Robert Downey Junior as Iron Man, Samuel L Jackson as Nick Fury and a host of other actors playing Thor and Captain America. The premise is of a super hero group that protects the world via government funding. If you haven't read the comics (later re titled The Ultimates) then go and check them out as they're fantastic.

Part of this super group's massive problem usually ends up being The Hulk who was last played by Ed Norton in 2008's The Incredible Hulk. Since Marvel Studios have now dropped Norton from the role, they're looking to replace him and David Tennant has been mentioned as a possible successor.

As always, this is all rumour and conjecture at the moment but Tennant would fit the look of the character brilliantly and also bring a heart to the role that has been slightly lacking from the previous Hulk films.

Now he's just got to start working at that American Accent…

Robert Shearman

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 12:57 AM PDT

TV episode and Big Finish writer Robert Shearman is responsible for one of the most memorable episodes of the last 5 years – Dalek reinvigorated the space fascists and repositioned them as a true force to be reckoned with in the Doctor Who universe.

We spoke to Robert recently about some of his best known work, and began with "Love Songs for the Shy and Cynical", his recently-released book of short stories published by Big Finish

Well let's start with the present then – Love Songs for the Shy and Cynical is your new collection of short stories. It's an interesting title – how does it relate to the tales within?

Love Songs for the Shy and CynicalI like to pretend the new book is something of a self-help manual for the lovelorn! You know, so that anyone who has romantic problems can dip inside, and find the answers they need. So the collection is perfect if you need to know what to do in the event of your wife leaving you, and giving you your own heart back sealed in a Tupperware box. (And exactly what measures should be taken if every day after she's left you find it's growing knobbly specks of bone.) Or how you should react if your other half vanishes off the face of the earth, taking away an entire small landlocked European nation with him.

These are stories about love, rather than love stories themselves: the pig in the Garden of Eden composing the very first love song when he falls hopelessly for a woman, the Devil trying to write romantic fiction. There are ghost cats and mutant rabbits and strange succubi who do bizarre things to you when they kiss you.

My last collection, 'Tiny Deaths', was a comic meditation on mortality from lots of different angles – this time I'm putting that peculiar urge we all have to reach out for other people, to matter to someone else, under the microscope.

You've written for TV, radio and stage – do you have a particular favourite? Is there any medium you would like to write for or have any upcoming plans to do?

Well, there's always opera! Seriously, I love opera – I had a girlfriend years ago who sung opera as a chorus member, and I devoted myself to Verdi and Mozart and Donizetti simply so I could chat her up! There was talk about me working on an opera back in the mid-nineties, but it came to nothing – I'd love to get my teeth with an interesting composer into something dark and modern. It all comes back to the stage for me, really.

For my first ten years as a full time writer I wanted nothing more than to be working in the theatre, both as writer and director. And my twentysomething self would be appalled, I know, at how I've tried to spread my wings subsequently, and try different media. But I still see myself really as a playwright, and feel most comfortable taking a theatrical space and trying to transform it into something else.

I'm writing my first stage play for some years very soon, and I'm very excited about it. And I'm going to be very clever (I hope), and do it alongside my new novel and new short story collection, and new work for radio and TV. I want to be very busy in 2010.

paidContent Mobile: BBC.com's Miranda Cresswell On Profiting From Auntie - MocoNews

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 12:51 AM PDT


paidContent Mobile: BBC.com's Miranda Cresswell On Profiting From Auntie
MocoNews
Episodes of BBC shows popular in the US - like Doctor Who and Torchwood - could prove moneyspinners Stateside, whether with pre-rolls or as pay-to-watch. ...

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paidContent Mobile: BBC.com's Miranda Cresswell On Profiting From Auntie - paidContent.org

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 12:51 AM PDT


paidContent Mobile: BBC.com's Miranda Cresswell On Profiting From Auntie
paidContent.org
Episodes of BBC shows popular in the US - like Doctor Who and Torchwood - could prove moneyspinners Stateside, whether with pre-rolls or as pay-to-watch. ...

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John Barrowman to Host West End Bares in September - Playbill.com

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 12:41 AM PDT


John Barrowman to Host West End Bares in September
Playbill.com
West End and Broadway star John Barrowman, best known for his appearances in TV's "Doctor Who" and "Torchwood," will be hosting the debut event. ...

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Morning Meme: Elizabeth Banks Is Tinkerbell, Matt Smith Is Christopher ... - AfterElton.com (blog)

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 12:10 AM PDT


Morning Meme: Elizabeth Banks Is Tinkerbell, Matt Smith Is Christopher ...
AfterElton.com (blog)
The new American characters for Torchwood are casting. We have Rex, who sounds like a match for Capt. Jack, at least professionally. ...

Proms to begin with Mahler epic - BBC News

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 11:23 PM PDT


Proms to begin with Mahler epic
BBC News
On Saturday 24 July, there will be a Doctor Who prom - hosted by stars Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill - featuring music from the show. ...

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Graeme Harper @ Vworp 3

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 11:23 PM PDT

Highly respected director Graeme Harper is among the guests at Vworp 3 this weekend, where he will be regaling the audience with stories of his 6 favourite moments in Doctor Who.

Doctor Who director Graeme HarperAfter moving into directing following a career as a child actor via production assistant on Doctor Who, Harper has built an impressive list of Doctor Who episodes on his CV as director – from The Caves of Androzani to The Waters of Mars totalling 18 broadcast-length episodes in total. He also directed the Children in Need short Time Crash featuring David Tennant and Peter Davison, not to mention scores of episodes of other television series from Grange Hill to Boon and beyond.

Graeme is appearing from 5.30pm at the Vworp 3 event on Sunday, 18th July – see Vworp 3 News for the full schedule.

If you require further information and directions to the Lass O'Gowrie in central Manchester, visit www.thelass.co.uk – meanwhile check out www.wegottickets.com to purchase a ticket for £19.50.

Don't forget – The Lass O'Gowrie is a pub, so food and drink will be available for purchase!

Matt Smith to quit Doctor Who? - Now Magazine Online

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 10:54 PM PDT


Now Magazine Online

Matt Smith to quit Doctor Who?
Now Magazine Online
The BBC admit Matt is only contracted to make one more season. 'He is filming the Christmas special and then goes on to film the second series,' a ...

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Every Doctor Who villain since 1963 - The Guardian (blog)

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 10:35 PM PDT


The Guardian (blog)

Every Doctor Who villain since 1963
The Guardian (blog)
The end of the 31 series saw David Tennant's Doctor replaced by Matt Smith - as well as the introduction of new companion Amy Pond, played by Karen Gillan. ...

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Matt Smith quitting Doctor Who? - TV Scoop (blog)

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 10:30 PM PDT


Matt Smith quitting Doctor Who?
TV Scoop (blog)
By Mof Gimmers on July 16, 2010 Comments (0) Rumours are flying around saying that Matt Smith is going to jack-in his role in Doctor Who... and he could be ...

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Another Wired Giveaway

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 09:15 PM PDT

Doctor Who WiredBBC America have yet another issue of Wired sigined by Doctor Who stars Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, and writer and Executive Producer Steven Moffat.

The striking cover – featuring the new Sonic Screwdriver - is the April 2010 issue of Wired and is in fact a 4-panel cover wrap which highlights the sonic screwdriver as "Gadget of the Year."

This edition is so special however it isn't available on newsstands or to subscribers

Released with a limited edition variant wrap around cover earlier this year to tie-in with the promotional trip to the USA, BBC America have been giving away issues of Wired over the months to US based fans.

This latest giveaway ends today – over 18 US residents have until 4:59 PM ET to get their entries in via the link above!

Matt Smith planning to quit Doctor Who for glittering Hollywood career? - Metro

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 07:24 PM PDT


Metro

Matt Smith planning to quit Doctor Who for glittering Hollywood career?
Metro
Matt, 27, is currently filming this year's Christmas special with his foxy co-star Karen Gillan, who plays his assistant Amy Pond. ...

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Matt Quits?

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 07:04 PM PDT

Murdoch tabloid The Sun has printed a story concerning the future of Doctor Who star Matt Smith – suggesting that he may quit the role at the end of his second series.

Doctor Who star Matt SmithSmith has only just come to the end of his first series as the Time Lord – in general, he's made a great impression, and certainly seems to have worked very hard in the role.

According to the tabloid rumour-rag in question, Matt Smith has a "pal" who has told the paper:

"Matt plans to quit after the next series. He is eager to try new things and thinks Hollywood beckons."

Whether Hollywood beckons or not, an actor of Matt's verve and intelligence should know that the leafy suberb in California has little sway over the movie industry these days. Obviously it's short hand – Smith wants to do more movies.

But does he really want to quit Doctor Who so soon? The article confirms that Smith is committed to a second series, and according to the BBC,

"Matt is filming the Christmas special and then goes on to film the second series. Beyond that, the BBC and Matt won't speculate on things."

Here's hoping that we get at least three series out of Matt Smith.

(Via Den of Geek)

Matt Smith may quit Doctor Who after two seasons - ATV News (blog)

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 06:23 PM PDT


ATV News (blog)

Matt Smith may quit Doctor Who after two seasons
ATV News (blog)
A "Pal" of Matt Smith's quoted in The Sun The actor is currently filming the Christmas Special alongside Karen Gillan and guest-star Katherine Jenkins and ...

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Free Episodes on iTunes

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 05:46 PM PDT

Christopher Eccleston as Doctor WhoFor a limited time only Apple iTunes US are offering free premiere episodes of Doctor Who and Torchwood season one.

Both Rose and Everything Changes are available in SD and HD along with reduced rates for their respective full seasons.

Other series include the recently re-imagined Battlestar Galactica, Fringe, Heroes, Stargate SG-1, Eureka, Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The X-Files, Stargate Atlantis, Robin Hood, Star Trek: Enterprise, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Unfortunately, the offer doesn't appear to work on the UK iTunes page.

Links to episodes:

Links to seasons:

(Via Gallifreyan Embassy)

Friday afternoon distractions - TV.com (blog)

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 05:22 PM PDT


Friday afternoon distractions
TV.com (blog)
Torchwood's Captain Jack is back! But this time, under a very different guise. John Barrowman is currently courting the makers of Glee, including writer ...

Matt: I'll quit as Doc for movies - The Sun

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 10:46 AM PDT


The Sun

Matt: I'll quit as Doc for movies
The Sun
MATT SMITH is ready to quit as Doctor Who as early as next year - to crack Hollywood. And he certainly looks relaxed about his future, ...

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Trek Stars To Voice Marvel Super Hero Squad - Trek Today

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 07:33 AM PDT


Trek Stars To Voice Marvel Super Hero Squad
Trek Today
... Hamill (Star Wars), John Barrowman (Torchwood), James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Kevin Sorbo (Hercules) and Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries). ...

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Katee Sackhoff, Jonathan Frakes, Michael Dorn and Kevin Sorbo to Guest in ... - TrekWeb.com

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 03:45 AM PDT


TrekWeb.com

Katee Sackhoff, Jonathan Frakes, Michael Dorn and Kevin Sorbo to Guest in ...
TrekWeb.com
... Next Generation), John Barrowman (Torchwood), James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Kevin Sorbo (Hercules), and Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries). ...

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Take the poll: Is this the funniest season of 'Doctor Who' ever? - Chicago Tribune (blog)

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 03:20 AM PDT


Take the poll: Is this the funniest season of 'Doctor Who' ever?
Chicago Tribune (blog)
And though there have been a few sub-par episodes along the way (the Dalek outing was really a dud), overall there's been a sense of fresh energy and fun as ...

Katherine Jenkins speaks about her Doctor Who joy - DigitalJournal.com

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 02:22 AM PDT


DigitalJournal.com

Katherine Jenkins speaks about her Doctor Who joy
DigitalJournal.com
All the previous ones were written by his successor, Russel T Davies (Torchwood). "I'm over the moon to be involved in the Doctor Who Christmas special. ...

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