Wednesday, July 20, 2011

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You are viewing the archive: “2011 Comic-Con Preview” - Deadline.com

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 03:52 PM PDT


You are viewing the archive: "2011 Comic-Con Preview"
Deadline.com
All panels are subject to change, especially if somebody gets stabbed in the eye again this year: 10:00-11:00 - Torchwood: Miracle Day. Doctor Who alumni John Barrowman and Eve Myles join Mekhi Phifer, Bill Pullman, Alexa Havins, Lauren Ambrose, ...

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2011 Comic-Con Preview: Friday - Deadline.com

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 03:52 PM PDT


2011 Comic-Con Preview: Friday
Deadline.com
All panels are subject to change, especially if somebody gets stabbed in the eye again this year: 10:00-11:00 - Torchwood: Miracle Day. Doctor Who alumni John Barrowman and Eve Myles join Mekhi Phifer, Bill Pullman, Alexa Havins, Lauren Ambrose, ...

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You are viewing the archive: “2011 Comic-Con San Diego Preview” - Deadline.com

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 03:04 PM PDT


You are viewing the archive: "2011 Comic-Con San Diego Preview"
Deadline.com
... Ringer), Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory), Jorge Garcia (Lost, Alcatraz), Leslie Hope (The River), Zachary Levi (Chuck), Joe Manganiello (True Blood), Julie Plec (Vampire Diaries), Matt Smith (Doctor Who), Kevin Williamson (Vampire Diaries), ...

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Comic-Con 2011: What You Must Do -- and See -- in San Diego - Reuters

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 02:23 PM PDT


Comic-Con 2011: What You Must Do -- and See -- in San Diego
Reuters
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm "BBC America's 'Doctor Who.'" Actors Matt Smith and Karen Gillan will be onstage with writers and producers, showing footage of the next season of the show. It's their first appearance at Comic-Con. 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm "It's Always ...

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David says a future comeback isn't “impossible”…

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 12:37 PM PDT

David Tennant has revealed that, while there are no current plans for him to make a return, he hasn't completely ruled out a Doctor Who comeback at some point in the future. "Not impossible, but no plans at the moment," he explained during a recent interview with Total Film. "People keep telling me they've [...]

How to Spend $20 - Box Office Prophets

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 11:29 AM PDT


Box Office Prophets

How to Spend $20
Box Office Prophets
This is a genius concept very well implemented by current showrunner Steven Moffatt (of Coupling fame). After this two-parter, the series leads directly into an episode about pirates followed by one written by living legend Neil Gaiman. ...

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'Game of Thrones': Carice Van Houten, Stephen Dillane take key Season 2 roles - Zap2it.com (blog)

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 11:26 AM PDT


Zap2it.com (blog)

'Game of Thrones': Carice Van Houten, Stephen Dillane take key Season 2 roles
Zap2it.com (blog)
Rumors had circulated recently that former "Doctor Who" star Christopher Eccleston might be in line to play Stannis, but Dillane should bring plenty to the role too. He was an Emmy nominee for playing Thomas Jefferson in HBO's "John Adams" miniseries ...

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Blu-ray Review - Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1 - TVOvermind

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 11:22 AM PDT


Blu-ray Review - Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1
TVOvermind
Knowing Steven Moffat's detail-ridden writing, I'm sure there are plenty of easter eggs for us to try and find out before the midseason premiere, "Let's Kill Hitler," airs in September. That's what Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1 (out on DVD and Blu-ray ...

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'Torchwood: Miracle Day' sex scene won't air in UK - Gather.com

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 11:06 AM PDT


'Torchwood: Miracle Day' sex scene won't air in UK
Gather.com
Apparently, the episode that will be airing Friday in the US, "Dead of Night," will feature a sex scene between Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman) and a bartender, but it won't be included when the episode is shown in the UK. ...

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Torchwood: Miracle Day - Maximum Men

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 09:48 AM PDT


Torchwood: Miracle Day
Maximum Men
John Barrowman plays Captain Jack Harkness, a role he originated as one of The Doctor's companions in the parent show. I like Barrowman, he is a decent actor and seemingly good fun, definitely the force that ties the many elements together. ...

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TV series 'Doctor Who' helps scientists with phobia studies - Mother Nature Network

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 09:20 AM PDT


Mother Nature Network

TV series 'Doctor Who' helps scientists with phobia studies
Mother Nature Network
is an homage to a giant spidery alien on "Doctor Who," likely "the ultimate attention-grabbing stimulus for any Dr. Who-loving spider-phobic," Purkis said. The scientists detailed their findings online June 27 in the journal Emotion. ...

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Doctor Who Series 6 Part 1 - Comicmix.com

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 08:45 AM PDT


Doctor Who Series 6 Part 1
Comicmix.com
Doctor Who, under producer Steven Moffat, feels very different than that of the shows from Russell T. Davies. In some ways, it feels as if Moffat needs to top Davies so we go from the terrifying ...

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New sci-fi invasion hitting the small screen - Globe and Mail

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 08:43 AM PDT


Globe and Mail

New sci-fi invasion hitting the small screen
Globe and Mail
You can lose interest," says the show's star, John Barrowman (Captain Jack Harkness). "When you look at things like Lost, sometimes as a viewer we watched and thought, 'Y'know, they just made this up.' " Torchwood also offers adult-oriented ...

The Most Accurate Sonic Screwdriver Models Ever Created! - io9

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 08:03 AM PDT


The Most Accurate Sonic Screwdriver Models Ever Created!
io9
... line yet — in large part, thanks to the involvement of Doctor Who's actual propmaker in the sonic screwdriver toys. The sonic featured above is Matt Smith's sonic screwdriver, as close as you'll ever get to owning the one that Smith himself uses.

Doctor Who at the Alamo

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 07:46 AM PDT

Doctor Who Fans Unite have rolled out the red carpet, put up some streamers and invited you to a spectacular screening of a specially-selected episode of the show for its third anniversary.

The event – taking place Wednesday July 20th at 7:30 pm at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, West Lakes, San Antonio – has a distinctly comic book theme: Sandman creator Neil Gaiman's episode The Doctor's Wife currently leads the viewers choice vote and IDW Godzilla cover artist Paul Hanley will be on hand during the night selling original art and prints.

Entrance to the event will be free but you will need to head to the Alamo box office to pick up a ticket to secure your spot as it will be busy. A second theatre is on standby in case of overflow.

To celebrate Doctor Who Fans Unite have also remade their own glow in the dark TARDIS T-shirts which feature all eleven Doctors on the back as well as a host of commemorative TARDIS pints for sale as well.

To vote on which episode you would like to see on the big screen click hit the voting site and make your mark!

John Barrowman Gay Sex Scene Cut From UK Version Of Torchwood - Huffington Post

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 07:35 AM PDT


John Barrowman Gay Sex Scene Cut From UK Version Of Torchwood
Huffington Post
PRESS ASSOCIATION -- John Barrowman has reportedly had a sex scene edited out of Torchwood: Miracle Day. The TV star, reprising his role as omnisexual time-traveller Captain Jack in the Doctor Who spin-off, apparently has a liaison with a barman in the ...

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Unlucky Number Seven

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 07:02 AM PDT

Poor Sylvester McCoy; his Doctor just can't seem to catch a break.

He may have played the Doctor longer than any other actor (1987 to 1996), but that didn't stop TV quiz question setters trying to give that honour to David Tennant's Doctor (2005-2010).

And it doesn't stop there for the poor Seventh Doctor.

Initial excitement was dampened last year when it was revealed that the New Adventures listed for reprint this year were in fact an error and wouldn't be getting a release this year. But still, he must have been hopeful that the Eighth Doctor adventures that were getting released would mean an eventual release for his books.

A chance that slipped away this week when the DWRS noted that the details for the paper copies for the reprints had been removed from retail websites, leaving only the Kindle versions.

Still at least his collection of comic strips from Doctor Who Magazine have been reprinted. Volume 1, A Cold Day in Hell, has been released with Volume 2 to be released any day now.

Except it isn't. Volume 1 was released back in 2009 and following the cancellation/delay of The Crimson Hand the future of Volume 2 has been left in serious doubt.

But it's not all doom and gloom. The Seventh Doctor's Series 25/26 outfit was chosen to be to used in collection of Forbidden Planet exclusive shirts along with Doctors three to six as well as 10. Shirts should have been delivered in early July.

No, wait it's the end of August now.

Still, that's only next month. Not long to wait and it's not as if Seventh Doctor merchandise  has a history of being delay or cancelled now is it……?

But we shouldn't complain, we should take solace in the fact that the DVD release of Paradise Towers went through fine.

Paradise Towers.

Oh well. Many questions about release dates surround the 7th Doctor is his tie in material, but one stands out more than any other:

When am I getting my bloody T-shirt?

(Calm down Alasdair – we've heard from the publishers and the paper reprints of the classic Doctor Who books are still going ahead! – Ed)

4 Reasons to Fear Your Future Nerd Overlords - GeekSugar.com

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 06:59 AM PDT


4 Reasons to Fear Your Future Nerd Overlords
GeekSugar.com
We may have added the last one ourselves, but check out the full Conan interview after the jump for full nerd domination. Nerdist will be at Comic-Con taping a live podcast with guests Matt Smith and Karen Gillan of Doctor Who, who have brought their ...

BBC Cuts Steamy 'Torchwood' Scenes - Airlock Alpha

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 06:49 AM PDT


Gigwise

BBC Cuts Steamy 'Torchwood' Scenes
Airlock Alpha
"Torchwood" has received a minor beating from fans in the United Kingdom over creative decisions made this season as well as the BBC's decision to air the series after it is broadcast in the United States, ...
Torchwood Sex Scene Axed From UK BroadcastGigwise
Barrowman sex scene reportedly cut from TorchwoodWhat&os;s On TV
BBC cuts Torchwood gay sex sceneATV Today
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The Sun Makers on DVD!

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 06:45 AM PDT

Cover art has been released for the Fourth Doctor classic The Sun Makers, which will be available on DVD from 1st August with an RRP of £20.42.

Doctor Who - The Sun MakersFeaturing newly remastered episodes, the serial has been subjected to advances in technology and technique to produce a the best ever version of Robert Holmes' attack on the Inland Revenue.

Starring Tom Baker as the Doctor and Louise Jameson as Leela, the adventure begins when the time travellers land on Pluto and discover the that Earth colony is built upon the shoulders of exploited workers paying too much tax.

Sound familiar?

Far in the distant future, Earth has become uninhabitable, forcing mankind to colonise first Mars, and then Pluto…

No longer the coldest planet in the Solar System, Pluto is now warmed by a series of artificial suns. But access to the sunlight is limited to a select few… The majority of the citizens of the vast Megropolis cities are being overworked and overtaxed by the ruling elite, led by the Gatherer, and the sinister Collector.

When the Doctor, Leela and K9 arrive they discover that all is not well on Pluto. The human population is being totally exploited, while deep in the Undercity, a small band of rebels seeks to overthrow the mysterious 'Company' that controls all aspects of everyday life.

As the situation gets more desperate, the Doctor is forced to fight the oppression of the evil corporate rulers of Pluto. And their taxes…!

To top it all off, The Sun Makers features a fantastic collection of extras:

  • Commentary with actors Tom Baker, Louise Jameson and Michael Keating, director Pennant Roberts.
  • Running from the Tax Man – a retrospective look at the making of the story and the science behind it. With actors Louise Jameson and Michael Keating, director Pennant Roberts, writer and historian Dominic Sandbrook and astronomer Marek Kukula.
  • Outtakes
  • Trailer – the original BBC1 trailer for the story.
  • The Doctor's Composer – Part Two – the concluding part of the series looking at the career of prolific composer Dudley Simpson, covering his work on the show in the seventies.
  • Photo Gallery – production, design and publicity photos from the story.
  • Coming Soon – a trailer for a forthcoming DVD release.
  • Radio Times Listings in Adobe PDF format.
  • Programme subtitles
  • Subtitle Production Notes

Despite the RRP of £20.42, you can pre-order The Sun Makers on Amazon for just 12.93!

Reviews of recent and upcoming DVD releases - Bellingham Herald

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 06:36 AM PDT


Reviews of recent and upcoming DVD releases
Bellingham Herald
-"Doctor Who: Series Six, Part 1" (NR, 2011, BBC): Now that we've made peace with Matt Smith as the new Doctor, it's only fitting that we send him to 1960s America to kick off the new season. Only problem: This version of that reality includes a ...

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Who's Tube Map

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 06:31 AM PDT

Want to see something really clever? A hard working Doctor Who fan has put together an alternative version of the London Underground map, which instead of containing all the traditional and famous stops that everyone is used to, contains the timelines of each individual incarnation of the Doctor and every encounter he has had with an enemy!

The incredibly complex and thoroughly entertaining piece includes nearly every bit of information that a Who fan could desire and may be particularly useful for those who are new to the show but can also handle the wibbly wobbly timeline of the Doctor.

Different coloured lines represent different Doctors and each "stop" is linked to a Wiki page containing a wealth of information, right at your fingertips.

It is honestly, one of the most fun and interesting ways to look at the Doctor's time line if you feel inclined to have a browse.

Created by Crispian Jago (is there a Litefoot counterpart somewhere?), there's also plenty of information on people and groups who have helped the intrepid Time Lord out over the decades including UNIT, River Song and even dear old Bessie!

Don't forget to look out for that Yeti, either…

Draft artwork for Series 6: Part 2 boxset revealed

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 06:31 AM PDT

Online retailers have updated their listings of the Series 6: Part 2 boxset with its draft artwork! Although there's no release date for the 2 disc DVD/Blu-ray set yet, we know that it'll contain the second half of Series 6 (that's Episodes 8 to 13). We'll bring you more details as and when! What do you think [...]

'Torchwood,' 'Knight Rider' Actors to Return to 'All My Children' - Hollywood Reporter

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 06:28 AM PDT


Hollywood Reporter

'Torchwood,' 'Knight Rider' Actors to Return to 'All My Children'
Hollywood Reporter
Alexa Havins, currently on Starz's Torchwood: Miracle Day, and real-life husband Justin Bruening will reprise their roles as Babe Chandler and Jamie Martin on the daytime drama this September. Both will appear in several episodes. ...

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Reviews of recent and upcoming DVD releases - The Olympian

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 06:11 AM PDT


Reviews of recent and upcoming DVD releases
The Olympian
-"Doctor Who: Series Six, Part 1" (NR, 2011, BBC): Now that we've made peace with Matt Smith as the new Doctor, it's only fitting that we send him to 1960s America to kick off the new season. Only problem: This version of that reality includes a ...

Reviews of recent and upcoming DVD releases - Macon Telegraph (blog)

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 06:09 AM PDT


Reviews of recent and upcoming DVD releases
Macon Telegraph (blog)
-"Doctor Who: Series Six, Part 1" (NR, 2011, BBC): Now that we've made peace with Matt Smith as the new Doctor, it's only fitting that we send him to 1960s America to kick off the new season. Only problem: This version of that reality includes a ...

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Jane's Take - Episode Two "Torchwood: Miracle Day" - AfterEllen.com

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 06:09 AM PDT


Jane's Take - Episode Two "Torchwood: Miracle Day"
AfterEllen.com
Well, guess where I was when John Barrowman came in, weeks after shooting, to record his vomit noises? I was right there in the room with him. It was an experience, I'll tell you that! And you'll be happy to know that every vomit noise in the episode ...

DVD reviews: Instant gratification is 'Limitless' - Monessen Valley Independent

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 05:12 AM PDT


DVD reviews: Instant gratification is 'Limitless'
Monessen Valley Independent
"Torchwood: The Complete Original UK Series" (John Barrowman and Eve Myles, 14 discs, 31 episodes, extras, BBC Productions). • "Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1" (Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill, two discs, seven episodes, extras, BBC Productions). ...

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'Miracle Day' Has American Input As Well As Money - Airlock Alpha

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 05:04 AM PDT


'Miracle Day' Has American Input As Well As Money
Airlock Alpha
But, according to series creator Russell T. Davies, American involvement is not among the problems. "Money's tight across the entire BBC but this isn't new – there hasn't been a Dickens adaptation for 25 years that hasn't had some American money in it ...

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Empire Presents BIG SCREEN - WhatCulture!

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 04:39 AM PDT


Empire Presents BIG SCREEN
WhatCulture!
... kick start the event with stars Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford to attend for the world premiere, while the remake of classic 80's horror Fright Night 3D, starring Colin Farrell and David Tennant, has been picked as the movie to close the event. ...

David Tennant: I would love to return to Doctor Who - Metro

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 04:19 AM PDT


Metro

David Tennant: I would love to return to Doctor Who
Metro
Matt Smith had better watch out – David Tennant has given his strongest hint yet that he's desperate to return to Doctor Who. The former Time Lord is so keen to pull on his long coat again that he admitted he'd be 'shouting it very loudly' if BBC ever ...

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Obituary: Derek Crewe

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 04:16 AM PDT

It is with deepest regret that DWO announces the passing of Classic Doctor Who Actor, Derek Crewe.

Derek was perhaps best known to Doctor Who fans for his role as Synge in the 4th Doctor adventure; The Sun Makers.

DWO would like to extend our sympathies to Derek's family and friends.

[Source: Neil Marsh]

TORCHWOOD Sex Scene Cut From UK Broadcast - We Love Soaps

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 04:05 AM PDT


We Love Soaps

TORCHWOOD Sex Scene Cut From UK Broadcast
We Love Soaps
The BBC has confirmed that it has cut a sex scene from an upcoming episode of TORCHWOOD: MIRACLE DAY. The moment featured Captain Jack (John Barrowman) sleeping with a barman and is expected to be shown in the US on cable network Starz, The Sun reports ...

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Doctor Who's Day Roundup: Matt Smith Divulges 'Doctor Who' Details on 'Chatty Man' - Anglophenia (blog)

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 03:35 AM PDT


Doctor Who's Day Roundup: Matt Smith Divulges 'Doctor Who' Details on 'Chatty Man'
Anglophenia (blog)
David Tennant has not only failed to rule out making a return to the show — presumably in the vein of The Three Doctors, The Five Doctors or The Two Doctors — he's actively keen to do it! He told TotalFilm: "People keep telling me that they've read ...

DVD reviews: Instant gratification is 'Limitless' - Tribune Review

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 03:10 AM PDT


DVD reviews: Instant gratification is 'Limitless'
Tribune Review
"Torchwood: The Complete Original UK Series" (John Barrowman and Eve Myles, 14 discs, 31 episodes, extras, BBC Productions). • "Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1" (Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill, two discs, seven episodes, extras, BBC Productions). ...

DVD reviews: Instant gratification is 'Limitless' - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 02:54 AM PDT


DVD reviews: Instant gratification is 'Limitless'
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
"Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1" (Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill, two discs, seven episodes, extras, BBC Productions). • "The Girls Next Door: Season Six" (Playboy reality show, two discs, 10 episodes, extras, MPI Home Video). • "Go, Diego, Go! ...

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'Doctor Who' Helps Shed Light on Phobias - LiveScience.com

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 02:44 AM PDT


'Doctor Who' Helps Shed Light on Phobias
LiveScience.com
The grid also held pictures of spiders and screenshots taken from the most recent series of "Doctor Who" at the time of the study (the "Tenth Doctor" played by David Tennant), as well as images of fish, cows and screenshots taken from an Australian cop ...

Miranda Hart told she can't appear in Doctor Who despite offer from Steven Moffat - AOL Television UK

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 02:17 AM PDT


Miranda Hart told she can't appear in Doctor Who despite offer from Steven Moffat
AOL Television UK
She won three gongs at the British Comedy Awards in January - and was presented with the coveted People's Choice Award by former Doctor Who star David Tennant. Insiders claim it's the latest evidence of bad blood between Cohen and Moffat. ...

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Next Time: Rendition

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 02:17 AM PDT

This Thursday (21st July) sees the second episode of Torchwood: Miracle Day premiering in the UK, with Rendition being broadcast at 9:00pm on BBC1/BBC1HD. The episode will also be repeated on BBC2/BBCHD the following Monday at 11:20pm, and available to watch online in the UK via the BBC iPlayer until 23rd September.

The following is the plot synopsis for Rendition which might be considered a spoiler


As the Torchwood team is reunited, Jack realises he's the most vulnerable man on Earth; and a flight to the USA turns into a desperate battle for survival.

The BBC trailer for the episode is now available online:

Torchwood online Rendition trailer, BBC, via iPlayer - may not play outside of the United Kingdom

A preview clip from the episode is also available to watch:

Torchwood episode 2 preview clip, BBC, via iPlayer - may not play outside of the United Kingdom
Alternatively there is a YouTube version.

David Tennant talks Pirates, plasticine and secret projects - Total Film

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 01:12 AM PDT


Total Film

David Tennant talks Pirates, plasticine and secret projects
Total Film
While lounging around his West End dressing room waiting to go on-stage to perform in Much Ado About Nothing, former timelord Tennant, talked Total Film through how he's been keeping busy since stepping away from the ...

Miranda Hart banned from joining Doctor Who! - Unreality TV

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 12:07 AM PDT


Miranda Hart banned from joining Doctor Who!
Unreality TV
Miranda Hart is reportedly gutted after BBC bosses told her that she can't join the cast of Doctor Who. Show boss Steven Moffat is said to have offered the buxom comedienne a 'significant' role in the second part of the soon to return series, ...

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First Look at Series 6 Part 2

Posted: 18 Jul 2011 10:21 PM PDT

The BBC are now showing another "Original British Drama" trail and it features our first official look at a couple of new scenes from the second half of Doctor Who Series 6!

It the first scene, Amy is fighting what we assume is a Handbot from episode 10. She appears to be holding a samurai-style sword.

Read more ...


Whovian Creators in Pub Fiction

Posted: 18 Jul 2011 09:16 PM PDT

While the Vworp Vworp pubcon at the Lass O'Gowrie earlier in July might have passed you by, you should not miss the Whovian element of the Pub Fiction events in the Lassfest literary programme, where Paul Magrs and Steven Gallagher will be talking this Saturday and Sunday!

These sessions are intended as intimate and relaxed opportunities for people to meet some of the North's best and brightest authors.  You'll be treated to readings, multi-media presentations and Q&A's in one of Manchester's cosiest pubs!

At 5pm on Saturday, 23rd July, Bryan Talbot discusses his graphic novels Grandville and Grandville Mon Amour and the venerable and on-going tradition of anthropomorphic characters in illustration and comics from which they have emerged, pointing out references to this tradition and 19th century art within the Grandville books themselves.

Later that day at 6.30pm, you can catch an autobiographical chat with one of Salford's most prolific writers, Warrior's Gate and Terminus scriptwriter Stephen Gallagher (pictured), as he recalls the old Piccadilly Radio/Granada days via Doctor Who to his most recent Hollywood stint, illustrated with a few clips!

Finally on Sunday, July 24th the prolific fantasy author Paul Magrs will be one half of an audience and reading with George Mann, sci-fi author and publisher. As well as many Big Finish works, BBC Books and creating Iris Wildthymne, Magrs has written two Doctor Who audios with Tom Baker – the first time he had reprised the role for 30 years and is currently recording a new audio series with Tom on behalf of the BBC.

(Image credit: Lisa Bowerman)

The Princely Doctor

Posted: 18 Jul 2011 09:00 PM PDT

We at Kasterborous are always partial to a concept mash-up – the more divergent the entity being pulled into the Whoinverse the better – so when IDW comic book artist Michael Dialynas squashed together the dark fairytales of the Eleventh Doctor and Antoine de Saint Exupéry's beautiful 1943 children's classic The Little Prince in this fantastic sketch – well it would be rude not to show it!

Taking his inspiration from French aviator Exupéry's novella, where the narrator finds himself (like Exupéry's own experiences) stranded when his plane crashes into the Sahara Desert.

While contemplating his predicament the narrator is approached by the Little Prince – a serious blond haired boy – who asks the Narrator to draw him a sheep. As the pair share their tales of life on Asteroid B-612, a mysterious rose and suffer through the narrow minded world of adults the pair finally build up the courage to search for a lifesaving supply of water.

Taking his cue from this pose-Dialynes perfectly captures the wide-eyed enthusiasm of the Doctor and his world.

Dialynes doesn't just limit himself to the Whoniverse. Though his blog The Wooden Crown he's brought together the worlds of Marvel, Game of Thrones and The Princess Bride all in the name of 'what if?'

Rendition: Starz ratings

Posted: 18 Jul 2011 06:57 PM PDT

Initial audience figures have been released for the second episode of Torchwood: Miracle Day shown on Starz, and indicate that an average of 1.4m viewers watched Rendition over its airings across the weekend. The premiere broadcast on Friday at 10:00pm was watched by 609,000 viewers. This compares with 819,000 viewers for The New World on its premier broadcast, and an average of 2m across the opening weekend.


Starz have also reported that the total audience for The New World reached 2.7m viewers once the additional weekday airings and the Live+3 DVR data have been included.

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