Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News


Profits up at BBC Worldwide as Dr Who rents on Facebook - B&T Marketing & Media

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 02:57 PM PDT


Profits up at BBC Worldwide as Dr Who rents on Facebook
B&T Marketing & Media
Meanwhile the BBC has announced plans to offer a series of digitally remastered Doctor Who stories to rent via Facebook. From tomorrow, users in Australia by using Facebook credits will be able to stream a selection of nine stories – each containing ...

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Critical Reaction: The UK Has Lost 'Torchwood' - Airlock Alpha

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 02:48 PM PDT


Holy Moly!

Critical Reaction: The UK Has Lost 'Torchwood'
Airlock Alpha
Almost as if testing the waters, BBC launched "Torchwood" -- an adult-themed series based in the "Doctor Who" universe -- to continue exploring the newfound success that the genre has enjoyed. Sadly, it looks like the run of British science-fiction is ...
John Barrowman talks Torchwood: Miracle DayCoventry Telegraph (blog)
An Interview With The Stars And Creator Of TorchwoodHoly Moly!
Pullman's blank over TorchwoodBelfast Telegraph
Fox 31 KDVR.com -Scotsman -Unreality TV
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Facebook video rentals coming from BBC - iTWire

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 02:26 PM PDT


Facebook video rentals coming from BBC
iTWire
... has all the episodes), 'The Greatest Show in the Galaxy' (a Sylvester McCoy story that has yet to be released on DVD) as well as 21st century stories such as 'Silence in the Library' (David Tennant) and 'End of the World' (Christopher Eccleston). ...

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BBC to lease TV shows over Facebook - including New Zealand - National Business Review

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 01:10 PM PDT


BBC to lease TV shows over Facebook - including New Zealand
National Business Review
In a new venture for BBC Worldwide, the BBC's commercial arm will tomorrow offer a series of digitally remastered Doctor Who stories to rent via Facebook. By using Facebook credits, users visiting the official Doctor Who page will be able to stream a ...

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BBC to lease TV shows over Facebook - including New Zealand - National Business Review

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 01:01 PM PDT


BBC to lease TV shows over Facebook - including New Zealand
National Business Review
In a new venture for BBC Worldwide, the BBC's commercial arm will tomorrow offer a series of digitally remastered Doctor Who stories to rent via Facebook. By using Facebook credits, users visiting the official Doctor Who page will be able to stream a ...

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Fan Cast- "Nolanverse" Batman Villains Part One - Comic Book Movie

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 12:40 PM PDT


Comic Book Movie

Fan Cast- "Nolanverse" Batman Villains Part One
Comic Book Movie
Sure what most of are ya' are thinking, "Why didn't he go for Joseph Gordon Levit, Johnny Depp, David Tennant, hell, even Micheal Emerson, instead going with a comedian, it's Jim Carrey all over again!". Well reason i picked Bill Hader is cause while ...

Entertainer Quickie: Pia Toscano Post-'American Idol' & Daisy Lowe in Playboy - San Diego Entertainer Magazine

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 11:59 AM PDT


San Diego Entertainer Magazine

Entertainer Quickie: Pia Toscano Post-'American Idol' & Daisy Lowe in Playboy
San Diego Entertainer Magazine
Lowe is currently dating the "Doctor Who" star Matt Smith. It is unknown what Smith's reaction was when finding out his girlfriend is heading over to Hugh Hefner's famous Playboy Mansion for the shoot. Daisy already has previous experience with ...

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John Barrowman talks Torchwood: Miracle Day - Coventry Telegraph (blog)

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 11:07 AM PDT


Coventry Telegraph (blog)

John Barrowman talks Torchwood: Miracle Day
Coventry Telegraph (blog)
TORCHWOOD returns to the small screen this week and John Barrowman is back saving the world as Captain Jack Harkness. At the end of the third series, the Torchwood organisation had been destroyed, ...

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Torchwood: Miracle Day Episode Guide

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 10:15 AM PDT

Update: Short synopses for all 10 episodes of Torchwood: Miracle Day are now available courtesy of Starz. Check them out below.

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Dr Who available for Facebook rent - Yorkshire Evening Post

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 10:08 AM PDT


Yorkshire Evening Post

Dr Who available for Facebook rent
Yorkshire Evening Post
Doctor Who fans will be able to rent classic episodes of the Time Lord's adventures on Facebook for the first time. They will include at least one story that has never been released on DVD when the online rental service is launched on Wednesday by BBC ...

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Doctor Who best seller for BBC Worldwide

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 09:38 AM PDT

BBC Worldwide's Annual Review for 2011 has been released, and figures show that Doctor Who has led the way for the BBC's commercial arm's success in the last year.

The series was the biggest show sold internationally last year, and is now available in over fifty territories. It saw significant growth within the United States, including becoming the third-biggest seller in the US iTunes charts (behind Mad Men and Glee). Overall, the Doctor Who franchise saw its revenue increase by 49%.

Series Five was one of the top five selling series for BBC Worldwide, with the others being the first series of Sherlock, series 15 and 16 of Top Gear, and Human Planet. In terms of revenue, the top three series were Top Gear, Doctor Who, and Waking the Dead.

Doctor Who is one of the five "power brands", along with Top Gear, Lonely Planet, BBC Earth and Dancing with the Stars; together their revenue reached £308.1m, accounting for 27% of BBC Worldwide's total of £1.16 billion.

The full report can be found via the BBC website.

Dr Who available for Facebook rent - Rye and Battle Today

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 09:09 AM PDT


Rye and Battle Today

Dr Who available for Facebook rent
Rye and Battle Today
Doctor Who fans will be able to rent classic episodes of the Time Lord's adventures on Facebook for the first time. They will include at least one story that has never been released on DVD when the online rental service is launched on Wednesday by BBC ...

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Bradley Cooper stars in 'Limitless' - Lincolnwood Review

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 09:02 AM PDT


Bradley Cooper stars in 'Limitless'
Lincolnwood Review
Matt Smith, who is both the youngest Doctor in "Doctor Who" history, and now the most popular, followed up his debut series as the regenerated Time Lord with these episodes, beginning with a 1960s Earth invasion by the evil Daleks. ...

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8 Harry Potter Films in 8 Days - Pittsburgh Post Gazette (blog)

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 09:00 AM PDT


8 Harry Potter Films in 8 Days
Pittsburgh Post Gazette (blog)
David Tennant, as bad, bad boy Barty Crouch Jr. Day 5: Dementors in the Muggle world? Attacking Harry and Dudley? Yikes! "The Order of the Phoenix" finds the wizarding world in denial over the return of You Know Who and Dumbledore mostly ignoring Harry ...

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Bradley Cooper stars in 'Limitless' - Morton Grove Champion

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 08:59 AM PDT


Bradley Cooper stars in 'Limitless'
Morton Grove Champion
Matt Smith, who is both the youngest Doctor in "Doctor Who" history, and now the most popular, followed up his debut series as the regenerated Time Lord with these episodes, beginning with a 1960s Earth invasion by the evil Daleks. ...

Bradley Cooper stars in 'Limitless' - Lincolnshire Review

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 08:57 AM PDT


Bradley Cooper stars in 'Limitless'
Lincolnshire Review
Matt Smith, who is both the youngest Doctor in "Doctor Who" history, and now the most popular, followed up his debut series as the regenerated Time Lord with these episodes, beginning with a 1960s Earth invasion by the evil Daleks. ...

Bradley Cooper stars in 'Limitless' - The Doings Weekly

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 08:55 AM PDT


Bradley Cooper stars in 'Limitless'
The Doings Weekly
Matt Smith, who is both the youngest Doctor in "Doctor Who" history, and now the most popular, followed up his debut series as the regenerated Time Lord with these episodes, beginning with a 1960s Earth invasion by the evil Daleks. ...

Dr Who available for Facebook rent - Yorkshire Post

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 08:54 AM PDT


Dr Who available for Facebook rent
Yorkshire Post
Doctor Who fans will be able to rent classic episodes of the Time Lord's adventures on Facebook for the first time. They will include at least one story that has never been released on DVD when the online rental service is launched on Wednesday by BBC ...

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Bradley Cooper stars in 'Limitless' - Mundelein Review

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 08:54 AM PDT


Bradley Cooper stars in 'Limitless'
Mundelein Review
All three seasons of the "Doctor Who" spin-off sci-fi/fantasy series (often considered England's answer to "The X-Files") about 51st century Time Agent Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman) who joins the 21st-century Torchwood organization — a secret ...

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Bradley Cooper stars in 'Limitless' - Niles Herald-Spectator

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 08:53 AM PDT


Bradley Cooper stars in 'Limitless'
Niles Herald-Spectator
All three seasons of the "Doctor Who" spin-off sci-fi/fantasy series (often considered England's answer to "The X-Files") about 51st century Time Agent Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman) who joins the 21st-century Torchwood organization — a secret ...

Bradley Cooper stars in 'Limitless' - The Doings Clarendon Hills

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 08:52 AM PDT


Bradley Cooper stars in 'Limitless'
The Doings Clarendon Hills
All three seasons of the "Doctor Who" spin-off sci-fi/fantasy series (often considered England's answer to "The X-Files") about 51st century Time Agent Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman) who joins the 21st-century Torchwood organization — a secret ...

Bradley Cooper stars in 'Limitless' - Buffalo Grove Countryside

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 08:51 AM PDT


Bradley Cooper stars in 'Limitless'
Buffalo Grove Countryside
... Agent Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman) who joins the 21st-century Torchwood organization — a secret group founded by Queen Victoria to battle extra-terrestrial and supernatural enemies. Created by Dr. Who writer/producer Russell T. Davies. ...

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Owling is the new planking, and other made-up trends - Salon

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 08:34 AM PDT


Salon

Owling is the new planking, and other made-up trends
Salon
... Julie Plec ("Vampire Diaries"), Matt Smith ("Doctor Who"), Kevin Williamson ("Vampire Diaries"), Deborah Ann Woll ("True Blood"), and others. What a clusterfuck … do the same people who want to see Jorge Garcia or Matt Smith really care about what ...

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Comic Con 2011 – Movies Dominate Friday, But TV and Toons Still Cool - BuzzFocus.com

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 08:23 AM PDT


Comic Con 2011 – Movies Dominate Friday, But TV and Toons Still Cool
BuzzFocus.com
TV Fans looking for an early start can head to Ballroom 20 for Torchwood: Miracle Day at 10:00-11:00am. The panel features writer Jane Espenson and stars John Barrowman, Eve Myles, Bill Pullman, Mekhi Phifer, Alexa Havins, and Lauren Ambrose. ...

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Comic Con 2011 – Hot TV and Movie Panels to Attend on Thursday - BuzzFocus.com

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 07:20 AM PDT


BuzzFocus.com

Comic Con 2011 – Hot TV and Movie Panels to Attend on Thursday
BuzzFocus.com
The latter feature stars David Tennant of Doctor Who fame as a haplessly smitten young scientist. If you didn't leave Ballroom 20 yet, you're in luck. Buffy the Vampire Slayer legend Sarah Michelle Gellar takes the stage on the Ringer panel (*NEW ...

BBC Worldwide reports record profits - Variety

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 07:12 AM PDT


Variety

BBC Worldwide reports record profits
Variety
By Variety Staff "Doctor Who," top, featuring Matt Smith, and "Top Gear" are among shows that have helped BBC Worldwide post record profits in the past fiscal year. The producer is focusing on sales to the US Led by five top brands including "Doctor ...

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Art for Hearts: Peter McKinstry

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 07:05 AM PDT

Art for Hearts – the noble endeavour where beautiful pieces of Doctor Who artwork are auctioned off to raise research funds for the transplant team at Great Ormond Street Hospital- has begun with the first item by Doctor Who Concept Artist Peter McKinstry hitting eBay just in time for Transplant Week.

McKinstry has kindly offer this signed print of the Master's Laser Screwdriver – currently the bidding stands at £20.00 – with items to follow by such esteemed artists as Lee Binding, Colin Howard, Alister Pearson, John Ross, Adrian Salmon and Kasterborous' own Anthony Dry.

The group have also promised signed caricatures of Head Writer/Executive Producer Steven Moffat, Tenth Doctor David Tennant and 1960s script editor Donald Tosh – with additional items to follow.

This is a fantastic cause and well worth putting in a bid to not only owned an ultra-rare piece of Doctor Who artwork but to also help save lives.

So get bidding!

Doctor Who drives BBC Worldwide profits - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 05:59 AM PDT


Telegraph.co.uk

Doctor Who drives BBC Worldwide profits
Telegraph.co.uk
The international success of Doctor Who has seen BBC Worldwide turn to Facebook as a video-on-demand platform in which users will be able to rent episodes of the popular TV series. The Doctor, played by Matt Smith, and Amy Pond, played by Karen Gillan. ...

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Queer as Folk (UK) - The Original UK Series: The Complete Collection - TVShowsOnDVD.com

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 05:58 AM PDT


TVShowsOnDVD.com

Queer as Folk (UK) - The Original UK Series: The Complete Collection
TVShowsOnDVD.com
This groundbreaking series by Russell T. Davies (Doctor Who) became a television phenomenon in the UK and inspired a long-running American remake. Witty, daring, and unapologetic, it celebrates gay culture while tackling universal themes of friendship, ...

Pop pundit: British invasion, sci-fi style - Bellingham Herald

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 05:40 AM PDT


Pop pundit: British invasion, sci-fi style
Bellingham Herald
In fact, on BBC-America, the revamped "Dr. Who" series has a dedicated fan base (as well he should since he's one of pop's most iconic characters), which began when the Syfy channel when it was still SCI FI started airing showrunner Russell T. Davies' ...

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Russell T Davies likes Torchwood's short series' - Unreality TV

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 05:34 AM PDT


Russell T Davies likes Torchwood's short series'
Unreality TV
Russell T Davies has suggested that more Tv channels follow his lead and make shorter drama series'. The Torchwood creator was talking about why he makes such short runs of the Doctor Who spin off show – which recently returned to TV screens with it's ...

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The Sun Knows You Watch Who

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 05:33 AM PDT

The Sun has reported that the average British family – mom, dad, kids, the private eye hacking their phone – watch an average of nine hours of TV a day, with Doctor Who as the most watched programme.

The irony of a News International paper reporting on the private inner workings of family life might seem a bit disingenuous given that evidence has come to light that its not just the News of the World that had the monopoly on scum. So lets enter the irony free bubble (otherwise known as Murdoch's back pocket) and try not to chortle.

The findings come as part of an 'alternative census' carried out by AlertMe – a technological company specialising in cloud-based "Smart Home Services" – and were set up to offer colour to the bare bones National Census which in the past has helped the Government find out how many practicing Jedi's there are in the UK.

Mary Turner, of AlertMe, said

"The Government census tells us information that is quite run-of-the-mill and we wanted to find out the bare bones of people's everyday behaviour; what they eat, the car they drive, how much they spend and try to save."

Right up The Sun's street then! Poor AlertMe…

Sexing up the census are such earth shattering facts as:

  • The average family wake up in a semi-detached house at 6.57 am, own a silver Ford Focus and go to bed at 10.39 pm
  • They sit down for dinner at 5.54 pm but only eat together three times a week
  • The average family have two arguments per week

Do they have their allocated two arguments a week during two of the three times they eat together? Maybe they're arguing over the purchase of the third most popular car in Britain rather than say a Ford Fiesta? If only there was some way to listen in on their lives so we could publish these findings?

5.04: "The Time of Angels" - PopStar.com Celebrity News

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 05:24 AM PDT


5.04: "The Time of Angels"
PopStar.com Celebrity News
12000 years later: Amy (Karen Gillan) and the Doctor (Matt Smith) are in a museum. Amy is eager to see a planet and the Doctor comments this is the resting place of the Headless Monks, whom we will meet in season 6.7 A Good Man Goes to War. ...

Torchwood: Miracle Day Smashes Series' Viewing Record on SPACE - CINEMASPY.COM

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 04:55 AM PDT


Torchwood: Miracle Day Smashes Series' Viewing Record on SPACE
CINEMASPY.COM
Torchwood's success on SPACE follows closely on the heels of hot viewing figures for another British export: Doctor Who. The recently-aired finale of Season 6A, starring Matt Smith as the Doctor, confirmed that the series was the most-watched in the ...

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Cast and crew introduce Torchwood: Miracle Day!

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 04:34 AM PDT

The premiere of Miracle Day is now just two days away in the UK, and the new behind the scenes featurette that's been playing on the BBC Red Button since yesterday has now been made available to watch online! In it, John Barrowman narrates an introduction to the new 10 part series, with cast and crew [...]

Will Torchwood and Damages Thrive on Their New Networks? - Huffington Post (blog)

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 03:53 AM PDT


Will Torchwood and Damages Thrive on Their New Networks?
Huffington Post (blog)
Torchwood, the sci-fi show, is an outstanding British import first seen in this country in edited form on BBC America that began its fourth season July 8 on Starz. Damages, the Emmy winner, is a sophisticated legal thriller starring Glenn Close that ...

Russell T Davies: 'Torchwood works best as short series' - Digital Spy

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 03:31 AM PDT


Russell T Davies: 'Torchwood works best as short series'
Digital Spy
Torchwood: Miracle Day creator Russell T Davies has suggested that the sci-fi series benefits from having a smaller episode count per series than most other US programs. Davies said that Torchwood: Miracle Day's ...

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Doctor Who's Day Roundup: Facebook to Rent Out 'Doctor Who' Episodes - Anglophenia (blog)

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 03:30 AM PDT


Anglophenia (blog)

Doctor Who's Day Roundup: Facebook to Rent Out 'Doctor Who' Episodes
Anglophenia (blog)
We are just 12 days away from seeing Matt Smith and Karen Gillan take the stage at the San Diego Comic-Con. And don't forget, the Eleventh Doctor will be joining other big TV names like Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory), Zachary Levi (Chuck), ...

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BBC offers Doctor Who episodes on Facebook - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 03:27 AM PDT


BBC offers Doctor Who episodes on Facebook
Telegraph.co.uk
The most recent series, featuring Matt Smith as the Time Lord, will not be available at launch, however. BBC Worldwide also plans to exploit other popular shows on Facebook, including Top Gear, which already has 12 million fans on the site. ...

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Blue Blistering Barnacles! A New “Adventures of Tintin” Trailer! - Nickutopia

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 02:47 AM PDT


Blue Blistering Barnacles! A New "Adventures of Tintin" Trailer!
Nickutopia
Steven Moffat (Doctor Who), Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) and Joe Cornish (Attack the Block) wrote the script. "The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn" will be released in Europe on October 26 and the United States on December 23 ...

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Your Thoughts: Series 6: Part 1 DVD/Blu-ray set

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 02:33 AM PDT

Part one of Series 6 is now out to buy in the UK in a 2-disc DVD and Blu-ray boxset! It contains the first 7 episodes of the current series – The Impossible Astronaut, Day of the Moon, The Curse of the Black Spot, The Doctor's Wife, The Rebel Flesh, The Almost People and A Good [...]

Doctor Who adventures arrive on Facebook

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 02:09 AM PDT

The BBC are to make a number of classic and new Doctor Who stories available to watch via their Facebook page. The stories, which includes (the as-yet unreleased on DVD) The Greatest Show in the Galaxy, will be 'rentable' for 48 hours from the page using Facebook's proprietry credit system.

As well as the Seventh Doctor's clownish encounter above, the initial offering includes a monochrome cyber-adventure for the Second Doctor in Tomb of the Cybermen, Sontaran shenanigans for the Third Doctor in The Time Warrior, a trip to Paris for the Fourth Doctor in City of Death, the Fifth and Sixth Doctors' encounters with the Cybermen in Earthshock and Attack of the Cybermen, and revived series stories such as the Ninth Doctor taking Rose to the future in The End of the World, and the Tenth Docotor's first meeting with River Song in Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead.

BBC Worldwide's Chief Executive John Smith said:
As we have grown internationally, we've seen through our Facebook channel that fans who are loving the new series are asking for a guide into our rich Doctor Who back catalogue. Our approach to Facebook and other leading edge platforms is to be right there alongside them in fostering innovation. We see this service as a perfect way to give our fans what they want, as well as a great way for them to get their fix between now and the autumn when Series Six continues.

Facebook's Director of Platform Partnerships Christian Hernandez said:
Millions of people engage with their favourite TV shows on Facebook every day and we're now seeing broadcasters look at innovative ways to use Facebook tools to connect their fans with exclusive content. Through its Facebook page, BBC Worldwide is giving Doctor Who fans a quick and easy way to access these iconic episodes.


The stories will be accessible via the BBC's application on Facebook, and may be viewed by users from Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

TORCHWOOD: The Complete Original UK Series (Blu-ray) - Fox 31 KDVR.com

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 01:47 AM PDT


TORCHWOOD: The Complete Original UK Series (Blu-ray)
Fox 31 KDVR.com
Series creator Russell T. Davies had been kicking around an idea for a television series mixing the eerie alien fighting scenarios of THE X FILES with the character drama of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. The idea lay dormant for several years until he ...

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Eighth Doctor Retro Podcast 2 - 12 July 2011

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 01:37 AM PDT

While Nick Briggs, Paul Spragg and David Richardson take a break from their weekly podcasts (not, we stress, because they're on holiday - because they're not!), producer Martin Montague brings us the second instalment of his Eighth Doctor Retrospective.

An in-depth look at the making of the second season of Eighth Doctor and Lucie adventures, featuring clips and behind-the-scenes interviews. Featuring Paul McGann, Sheridan Smith, Duncan James (from Blue!), Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and just about everybody who featured in that season.

Next week's podcast should, if all goes to plan, feature Paul Spragg and Nick Briggs. They'll be announcing the competition winner for June (closing date: July 15th), setting a new competition, and previewing upcoming productions. The following week will see the beginning of a series of podcasts featuring Big Finish Doctor Who episodes previously only available as free CDs from Doctor Who Magazine.

Download Podcast Here

Miracle Day Red Button Preview

Posted: 12 Jul 2011 12:08 AM PDT

Torchwood Miracle Day is now just a couple of days away from UK broadcast. To whet your appetite, the BBC have made the Red Button preview available to view online. Check it out in the video below.

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New British movie Tower Block confirmed - Den Of Geek

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 11:45 PM PDT


New British movie Tower Block confirmed
Den Of Geek
Doctor Who and Torchwood writer James Moran has penned a brand new movie. And we've got some details of it right here... You might know the pen of James Moran from its work on the likes of Doctor Who, Torchwood and the movie Severance. ...

Doctor Who fans now able to rent classic episodes from Facebook - Metro

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 10:35 PM PDT


Metro

Doctor Who fans now able to rent classic episodes from Facebook
Metro
The current series of Doctor Who will be back on screens later this year after a mid-season break which writer Steven Moffat put in place to enable him to create a cliffhanger halfway through series six.

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The New World: Canadian Ratings

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:57 PM PDT

The premiere of Torchwood: Miracle Day drew nearly a million viewers to SPACE on Saturday delivering the channel its highest audience ever.

The New World achieved an average of 432,000 viewers with 929,000 watching some part episode. When compared to the premiere of Torchwood's third series, Children of Earth, the premiere of Miracle Day increased 55% among total viewers, 49% among A25-54, 53% among A18-49, and 56% among female viewers.

The series continues next Saturday, July 16 at 9 p.m. ET.

The Greatest Show in the Galaxy on Facebook!

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:51 PM PDT

BBC Worldwide has announced that from tomorrow they are offering a series of digitally remastered Doctor Who stories to rent via Facebook!

It's all cleverly done by using Facebook credits, and users visiting the official Doctor Who page will be able to stream a selection of nine stories including digitally remastered classics such as Tomb of the Cybermen as well as modern day favourites Silence in the Library and End of the World.

In a surprise inclusion, The Greatest Show in the Galaxy will be a Facebook exclusive, having never been released on DVD.

Doctor Who fans in Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand will be able to rent and view the episodes for 48 hours.

John Smith, Chief Executive at BBC Worldwide:

"As we have grown internationally, we've seen through our Facebook channel that fans who are loving the new series are asking for a guide into our rich Doctor Who back catalogue. Our approach to Facebook and other leading edge platforms is to be right there alongside them in fostering innovation. We see this service as a perfect way to give our fans what they want, as well as a great way for them to get their fix between now and the autumn when Series Six continues".

Meanwhile, Christian Hernandez, Director of Platform Partnerships at Facebook said:

"Millions of people engage with their favourite TV shows on Facebook every day and we're now seeing broadcasters look at innovative ways to use Facebook tools to connect their fans with exclusive content," "Through its Facebook page, BBC Worldwide is giving Doctor Who fans a quick and easy way to access these iconic episodes."

If you're unfamiliar with Facebook credits, they are deisgned to provide a familiar and consistent payment experience, as well as a trusted space to store payment information. Credits can be purchased within an app, or through the payments tab within the users account settings.

To view Doctor Who episodes on Facebook, head to the official page at www.facebook.com/DoctorWho from Wednesday, July 13th. Remember, you can also check out the official Kasterborous Facebook page while you're at it!

Win Doctor Who Series 6: Volume 1 DVD Box-set!

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:03 PM PDT

To celebrate the launch of our new Bublaa social network bubble, DWO are offering our visitors a chance to win the Doctor Who Series 6: Volume 1 DVD Box-set simply by following us!

To enter, follow these simple steps:

1) Sign up to Bublaa for FREE here.

2) Join the Doctor Who Online bubble here.

3) Reply to the Doctor Who Online DVD contest thread here.

That's it! The winner will be announced on August 1st 2011.

What is Bublaa?

Bublaa is a new type of social network that allows us all to share and collaborate around any community or topic called bubbles. Bubbles can be created and customised to suit our interests and desires.

[Source: Doctor Who Online]

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