Monday, August 8, 2011

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News


'Party Animals': Straddling the Political Divides - PopMatters

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 05:14 PM PDT


'Party Animals': Straddling the Political Divides
PopMatters
In fact, it's probably best known for being the show on which Doctor Who's Matt Smith was starring before he was given a TARDIS key. That's a bit sad, really, because Party Animals is so much more than a testing ground for its most famous alumnus cast ...

Fright Night Set Visit Series Part 5: Imogen Poots Talks Fright Night 3D - Dread Central

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 04:51 PM PDT


Fright Night Set Visit Series Part 5: Imogen Poots Talks Fright Night 3D
Dread Central
I knew that (director) Craig Gillespie was very genius from Lars and the Real Girl and I really respect actors like Toni Collette, Anton, Colin and David Tennant too so I really wanted to be part of this so much." Even though Fright Night 3D is set to ...

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What We're Into: 'Torchwood,' '90s tunes, parental advice and rice - Lincoln Journal Star

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 03:53 PM PDT


What We're Into: 'Torchwood,' '90s tunes, parental advice and rice
Lincoln Journal Star
Actor John Barrowman, left, and actress Eve Myles from the Starz series "Torchwood: Miracle Day", pose for a portrait last month during Comic Con in San Diego. (AP Photo) Each week, Journal Star staffers will share what we're listening to, reading, ...

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JJ Abrams Tackling One Final Frontier Of Star Trek? - Airlock Alpha

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 02:29 PM PDT


Airlock Alpha

JJ Abrams Tackling One Final Frontier Of Star Trek?
Airlock Alpha
Steven Moffat, the show runner of "Doctor Who," had been accused by some of eliminating gay characters and stories when he took over the show from "Queer as Folk" creator Russell T. Davies. Moffat answered that quickly by including gay characters, ...

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People Roundup

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 11:41 AM PDT

David Tennant is to play a wedding planner with a passion for plastic surgery in a new comedy on Sky Atlantic. The actor will make a guest appearance in episode one of This Is Jinsy, playing Mr Slightlyman. The series will be shown in September 2011 and future episodes will feature Catherine Tate and Simon Callow.

Tennant has also been signed up for a new CBeebies animation series, Tree Fu Tom. He will provide the voice of the lead character Twigs while the voice Tom will be provided by former companion Sophie Aldred, who played Ace alongside the Seventh Doctor in the 1980's. The series is aimed at 4-6-year-olds, and set in an enchanted world where movement creates magic.

Colin Baker is currently touring the UK playing the role of Count Fosco in the national tour of Wilkie Collins' classic ghost story The Woman in White. This tour runs into the Autumn and includes stops in Swansea, Guildford, Buxton, Worthing, Derby, Basingstoke, Crewe, Malvern and Taunton.

Robert Shearman, who wrote the 2005 story Dalek will become writer-in-residence at Edinburgh's Napier University from September. The fantasy writer will advise students on the university's MA in creative writing course, a role previously held by Scottish novelist James Robertson.


Sexy Karen Gillan made Who big hit - The Sun

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 11:11 AM PDT


Sexy Karen Gillan made Who big hit
The Sun
DOCTOR Who's Matt Smith reckons the sci-fi show's a hit because dads can ogle pretty Karen Gillan. The 23-year-old actress's role as the Time Lord's companion Amy Pond helps keep fellas interested while they watch the BBC1 show with their kids, ...

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John Barrowman interview: Sometimes fans send me knickers, but I never send ... - Mirror.co.uk

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 10:15 AM PDT


John Barrowman interview: Sometimes fans send me knickers, but I never send ...
Mirror.co.uk
FANS who hold a torch for TV star John Barrowman are liable to become "seriously raunchy" in their enthusiasm, he revealed. The man who has won millions of hearts as Captain Jack Harkness in Torchwood often finds ...

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TORCHWOOD: THE BI LIFE - Daily Star

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 10:09 AM PDT


TORCHWOOD: THE BI LIFE
Daily Star
TV STAR John Barrowman has blasted viewers who complain to Ofcom that the sci-fi show is "too gay''. The actor, 44, plays bisexual time agent Captain Jack Harkness in the BBC1 series. Two weeks ago there was a gay sex ...

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Wendy's Baby Diary: 18 weeks – I nearly gave up David Tennant for my baby - Frost Magazine

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 09:34 AM PDT


Frost Magazine

Wendy's Baby Diary: 18 weeks – I nearly gave up David Tennant for my baby
Frost Magazine
But this week called for the sacrifice of Much Ado About Nothing tickets, starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate, as it was becoming a logistical and babysitting nightmare. I'm happy to report it all worked out at the last minute, and we had our ...

Character's Second Wave

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 08:30 AM PDT

Doctor Who - The Doctor's Wife Toys

On the eve of the second instalment of Doctor Who: Series 6 Character Options has released the second wave of its 2011 action gigures for pre-order.

Coming 8th August fans can get their hands on the bearded Doctor, complete with straight jacket, from Day of the Moon (which will probably be lacking in at least two areas of articulation!), Idris the personification of the Doctors greatest companion, the TARDIS, and Uncle, the patchwork humanoid who lured the Doctor to House with false promises of a belated Time Lord reunion, both of which appeared in Neil Gaiman's masterful The Doctor's Wife.

Each figure is available from Forbidden Planet and can be pre-ordered for just £8.99!

Torchwood ensures you'll never think about Death Panels the same way again - io9

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 08:12 AM PDT


Torchwood ensures you'll never think about Death Panels the same way again
io9
This was sort of a classic Russell T. Davies setup, in which people eagerly participate in their own destruction by setting up bureaucracy and processes and officialdom. Some of the people in the system are fairly decent and well-meaning, ...

The Chemistry of Karen

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 08:05 AM PDT

Karen Gillan has recently stated that the reason that the current incarnation of Doctor Who works so well is because of the chemistry between her and Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith.

Chatting to Metro, the actress went on to state that the dynamic between the two of them was "the heart of the show" and very important to giving it the success that keeps audiences tuning in.

In many ways, Karen is completely correct, it is very important for the lead actors in any show and especially Doctor Who to create an enjoyable back and forth for viewers to get drawn into. There have certainly been some TARDIS crew members that have not bonded entirely well with the Doctor, leading to viewers having a difficult time enjoying the Doctor Who experience. Of note (and this has nothing to do with the actors at all) the Sixth Doctor and Peri had a patchy relationship filled with arguments and cynical comments thrown back and forth at each other leading to a fall in ratings.

But chemistry is not everything, after all the show is so much more than just the actors who bring it to life so amazingly well. The writers, producers and remaining members of the cast and crew put so much effort every year to make sure that audiences get the best that Doctor Who can offer.

However, Matt and Karen have a wonderful friendship that does indeed sparkle both in front and behind the camera.

Long may it continue!

Kill Hitler at The Lass!

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 07:27 AM PDT

With the premiere and series finale screenings now long established at Manchester'sLass O'Gowrie pub, landlord Gareth Kavanagh hs decided to extend the screenings to include each and every episode for remainder of Doctor Who Series 6 from Saturday, 27th August through to the finale.

So if you fancy watching Who in a room full of like minded souls, the Lass is for you!

Even better, as luck would have it August 27th is also the date of the regular Who meet-up (Vworp) at the Lass O'Gowrie, so there is every chance of a good crowd, especially with the Pride festival in town that weekend.

For the uninitiated, The Lass O'Gowrieis an award-winning traditional pub down the side of the BBC, just off Oxford Road. With a great atmosphere, the pub will be playing the episodes on a digital big screen with 5.1 sound in their Salmon Room. You can find more info about the venue at www.thelass.co.uk or over at their bustling Facebook group (search for the Lass O'Gowrie).

Gareth tells me that he just might (no promises mind, printers permitting) have copies of Vworp Vworp #2 with to hand on the night which would make it the unofficial launch for this most-anticipated Doctor Who fanzine

Torchwood: Miracle Day recap/review: Episode 4.5 “Categories of Life” - Examiner.com

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 05:08 AM PDT


Torchwood: Miracle Day recap/review: Episode 4.5 "Categories of Life"
Examiner.com
Torchwood: Miracle Day on Starz the fifth episode, which aired on August 5th, was not only good, but it also was a wakeup call to all the new fans to the show, who probably didn't realize going in that Russell T. Davies loves to whack characters off as ...

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Spoiler Talk: Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Geeks of Doom

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 04:53 AM PDT


Geeks of Doom

Spoiler Talk: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Geeks of Doom
Aside from David Tennant, nothing about its promos have dissuaded the notion that it's another crappy remake (surprise!) in the overflowing septic tank of crappy remakes. Then again, it is in 3D so it's probably really, really good because they would ...

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Next Week's TV: A round up of the best and worst of what you should be paying ... - TV Scoop

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 04:47 AM PDT


Next Week's TV: A round up of the best and worst of what you should be paying ...
TV Scoop
Same goes for Torchwood: Miracle Day, which has been enchanting Whovians (Oh, don't hate us, we're naïve) to much stronger capacities this series, and is giving the BBC a valuable use of their endless John Barrowman quota. Happy choosing. ...

Torchwood Miracle Day Episode 6 The Middle Men Trailer - Anglotopia.net

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 04:21 AM PDT


Torchwood Miracle Day Episode 6 The Middle Men Trailer
Anglotopia.net
Starz has released the preview trailer for the sixth episode of Torchwood: Miracle Day called The Middle Men. I've been the episode already and it's pretty awesome. Jonathan is a consummate Anglophile with an obsession for Britain that borders on ...

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John says the heart of Torchwood is “still British”

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 02:34 AM PDT

John Barrowman has said that the Torchwood will always be British at heart, no matter where in the world it is filmed. Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday about suggestions that the new series, Miracle Day, has become too Americanized, the actor explained: "Throughout the series, we will always return to Wales or some place in [...]

"The Mind Robber" - A.V. Club

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 02:14 AM PDT


A.V. Club

"The Mind Robber"
A.V. Club
After playing Zoe, Wendy Padbury found a second career as a theatrical agent, in the course of which she discovered a young then-unknown actor named Matt Smith. • You'd hardly know it from seeing the character on screen, but the Karkus—the Teutonic ...

Queenie's TV Highlights: Come Dine With Me, The Hour and Torchwood: Miracle Day - ATV Today

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 01:55 AM PDT


Queenie's TV Highlights: Come Dine With Me, The Hour and Torchwood: Miracle Day
ATV Today
Given the trend Torchwood has established so far across its three seasons - killing off the central characters - Gwen may just be next to get it. Then again it will probably be the ever annoying CIA agent Rex (Mekhi Phifer) who had a go at Esther ...

Roll up, roll up! Calling all Doctor Who fans…

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 01:50 AM PDT

Have you got what it takes to be our next Fan of the Month? If you answered 'yes' to that question, keep on reading! If you want to let the world know just how much you love the Doctor and take pride of place on WhovianNet, all you have to do is head over to the [...]

Doctor Who: Weird and Wonderful - Doctor Who TV (blog)

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 01:00 AM PDT


Doctor Who TV (blog)

Doctor Who: Weird and Wonderful
Doctor Who TV (blog)
David Tennant as the ginger Mr Slightlyman in Sky's new comedy, This Is Jinsy. The Fourth Doctor made a cameo again in Futurama! He turned up towards the end of the most recent episode, Möbius Dick, emerging from the inside of a space whale!

Doctor Who: Weird and Wonderful

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 12:30 AM PDT

Weird and Wonderful is our look at the some of the other Doctor Who bits and bobs around the web that caught our attention over the last week or so. This week: the Doctor is finally ginger, more Futurama, Matt Smith on Craig Ferguson again, Awesome Art, Comic Con cosplay, and the new River Song action figure.

Finally Ginger!

David Tennant as the ginger Mr Slightlyman in Sky's new comedy, This Is Jinsy.

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BBC America 'Best Of' Specials

Posted: 06 Aug 2011 11:34 PM PDT

BBC America is to air three Doctor Who specials in the run up to the return of Doctor Who to the channel on Saturday August 27.

The three programmes will talk to devoted fans of Doctor Who asking such questions as which Doctor Who monster would make the best roommate? What's the most fashionable Timelord headgear, fez or Stetson? And. pool in the TARDIS or Vortex Manipulator watch?

These questions as put to celebrity Doctor Who fans as well as viewers who packed the exhibition floor at last month's San Diego Comic-Con. Their answers will be feature in three original specials that BBC America will show over the next three Saturdays.
Doctor Who: Best of the Doctor – Saturday, August 13 at 9/8c.
Doctor Who: Best of the Monsters – Saturday, August 20 at 9/8c.
Doctor Who: Best of the Companions – Saturday, August 27 following the Doctor Who premiere episode, "Let's Kill Hitler," which airs at 9/8c.
The lineup is a Who's Who of DW fandom: Alison Haislip (The Voice, G4 correspondent), Chris Hardwick (Nerdist), Scott Adsit (30 Rock), Natalie Morales (Parks and Recreation), Eugene Mirman (Flight of the Conchords, Bob's Burgers), WIRED Magazine senior editor Adam Rogers, singer-songwriter Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls), comedian/musician Reggie Watts, Danielle Harris (the Halloween franchise), comedian Paul F. Tompkins, former NFL player Hugh Douglas, and guitar hero Scott Ian (Anthrax). And Who fan fave Mark Sheppard — Canton Delaware III from the two-part season opener — will also be joining the festivities.

John Barrowman: 'Torchwood's heart is still British' - Digital Spy

Posted: 06 Aug 2011 10:26 PM PDT


John Barrowman: 'Torchwood's heart is still British'
Digital Spy
John Barrowman has revealed that Torchwood will still keep most of its British "heart", despite its production partly taking place in the US. The actor, who has played Captain Jack Harkness in the Doctor Who spinoff ...

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John Barrowman: 'Torchwood's heart is still British' - Digital Spy UK

Posted: 06 Aug 2011 10:24 PM PDT


John Barrowman: 'Torchwood's heart is still British'
Digital Spy UK
John Barrowman has revealed that Torchwood will still keep most of its British "heart", despite its production partly taking place in the US. The actor, who has played Captain Jack Harkness in the Doctor Who spinoff ...

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TV Review: TORCHWOOD MIRACLE DAY, 4.5 – “The Categories of Life” - WhatCulture!

Posted: 06 Aug 2011 07:11 PM PDT


TV Review: TORCHWOOD MIRACLE DAY, 4.5 – "The Categories of Life"
WhatCulture!
Jack (John Barrowman), had surprisingly little going on in this episode. Mostly he stalked Oswald Danes (Bill Pullman), and eventually cornered him before Danes is supposed to give a big speech at a rally; said speech being handed to him by Jilly ...

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TV stars Matt Smith and Karen Gillan swap Doctor Who for Shakespeare - Scottish Daily Record

Posted: 06 Aug 2011 05:55 PM PDT


TV stars Matt Smith and Karen Gillan swap Doctor Who for Shakespeare
Scottish Daily Record
DOCTOR WHO star Matt Smith and sidekick Karen Gillan are planning to team up again ... in Shakespeare's Macbeth. Inverness-born Karen - who plays the Time Lord's companion Amy Pond - wants to land the role of the doomed king's infamous wife. ...

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