Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Daisy Lowe at home in drawers - The Sun

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 02:19 PM PDT


Daisy Lowe at home in drawers
The Sun
The model - dating Doctor Who star Matt Smith - is September's cover girl. She said: "I'm more comfortable in my underwear than anywhere else. You don't have to worry about how you dress your shape. It's just there." The 22-year-old also said she had ...

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Matt Smith planning Shakespeare play with Doctor Who co-star Karen Gillan - Monsters and Critics.com

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 09:55 AM PDT


Monsters and Critics.com
Matt Smith planning Shakespeare play with Doctor Who co-star Karen Gillan
Monsters and Critics.com
Smith, 28, then added: 'And I want to be Macbeth, so let's do that. I'd quite like to do a play.' Former Doctor Who star David Tennant ended up starring with his sidekick in the show Catherine Tate in the Shakespeare play Much Ado About Nothing.

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BBC America To Air 'Doctor Who' Specials In Lead-Up To Series 6 Return - Geeks of Doom

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 08:36 AM PDT


BBC America To Air 'Doctor Who' Specials In Lead-Up To Series 6 Return
Geeks of Doom
While Torchwood: Miracle Day gives Whovians a breath of fresh air during the break from Doctor Who Series 6, BBC America is already gearing up for the return of Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor with several Doctor Whotelevision shows to air during August. ...

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Walk For Lis

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 07:35 AM PDT

This fall, Senior Doctor Who Executive, Edward Russell is going on a 160 mile trek from Cardiff to London!

Russell is taking on this challenge to raise money for Meadow House Hospice, the NHS-funded facility which cared for Lis earlier this year.

From Edward:

"Like many of her fans and friends, I was deeply saddened by Lis' death in April 2011 and I hope to raise as much money as possible for this wonderful cause. 

Starting on Saturday 3 September, I will walk from the BBC's Upper Boat studios in Cardiff (where SJA was filmed), aiming to arrive at the BBC Television Centre (where Lis first filmed Doctor Who) in London the following Friday. I will largely be following the National Cycling Route No. 4 - walking the equivellent of a marathan every day!"
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(Edward Russell with Elisabeth Sladen)

You can donate to this wonderful cause at  Just Giving- Walk for Lis and  follow his progress from his blog, walkforlis.

From all of us here at Sarah-Jane.tv: Good luck, Mr. Russell!!!

UK DVD release update

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 07:15 AM PDT

2|Entertain have released the cover art of the forthcoming Third Doctor adventure, Colony in Space, currently expected to be released in the UK in October 2011 (Amazon reports 3rd October, DWM reports 24th October); full details for next month's Day of the Daleks have also now been confirmed.

Day of the Daleks
Release Date: 9th September 2011 (available for pre-order)

Starring Jon Pertwee as Doctor Who, with Katy Manning as Sarah Jane Smith
Written by Louis Marks
Directed by Paul Bernard

Broadcast: 1st January - 22 January 1972

World peace hangs in the balance and Sir Reginald Styles, a high-ranking diplomat, is the only person that stands between mankind and a third and final World War. But a mysterious and savage guerrilla force from the 22nd Century believe Styles is the agent that shaped their terrifying future and therefore must die...

The Doctor and Jo find themselves flung into the guerrillas' world; a brutal dictatorship policed by the merciless and ape-like Ogrons. The Daleks have invaded Earth, enslaved the population and face certain triumph unless the Doctor betrays all he believes in and condones the cold-blooded murder of Styles in an attempt to change the course of history... forever.
 

Special Features

Disk 1
  • 4 x 25 mins approx colour episodes with mono audio (Original Version).
  • Commentary - stereo. With actors Anna Barry and Jim Winston, producer Barry Letts, script editor Terrance Dicks and vision mixer Mike Catherwood.
  • Blasting the Past (dur. 30' 30") – cast and crew look back on the making of this story. With actors Katy Manning, Jimmy Winston and Anna Barry, producer Barry Letts, script editor Terrance Dicks, monster maker John Friedlander, Dalek operator Ricky Newby, Dalek voice artiste Nicholas Briggs, classic series writer Ben Aaronovitch, new series writer Paul Cornell and Doctor Who Magazine writer Dave Owen.
  • A View from the Gallery – producer Barry Letts and vision mixer Mike Catherwood talk about the art of vision mixing on a multi-camera studio show like Doctor Who.
  • Nationwide – a report from a primary school on the day they took delivery of a Dalek, first prize in a Radio Times competition.
  • Blue Peter – presenter Peter Purves remembers his time as a companion to William Hartnell's Doctor and is joined in the studio by a trio of Daleks.
  • Photo Gallery - production, design and publicity photos from the story.
Disk 2
  • 4 x 25 mins approx colour episodes with mono audio (Special Edition).
  • The Making of Day of the Daleks – Special Edition – producer Steve Broster guides us through the creation of his Special Edition of this story. With voice artiste Nicholas Briggs, audio engineer Mark Ayres, cameraman John Kelly, Dalek builder Toby Chamberlain, UNIT soldier Kevan Looseley and Ogron Nick Nicholson.
  • Now and Then – the latest instalment of our long-running series revisits the locations used in Day of the Daleks to see how much or little they have changed over the years. Narrated by Toby Hadoke.
  • The UNIT Family – Part Two – the second instalment of our series looking at the Doctor's years on Earth as scientific advisor to the United Nations Intelligence Taskforce and the strong family bonds created during that time. With Katy Manning, Barry Letts, Terrance Dicks, actors Nicholas Courtney, John Levene, Richard Franklin and Fernanda Marlowe, stuntman Derek Ware.
  • The UNIT Dating Conundrum – over the years, many fans have tried to rationalise the chronological setting of the UNIT stories from clues within the narrative, despite the obstacles seemingly put in their way by the production team. Narrator Toby Hadoke explains why dating the stories is so difficult, assisted by Terrance Dicks, Dave Owen, Nicholas Briggs and Ben Aaronovitch.
  • The Cheating Memory – Special Edition producer Steve Broster tries to discover why the reality of Day of the Daleks doesn't quite live up to the memory he has of first seeing it, aged six. With psychologist Dr. Sarita Robinson, Nicholas Briggs and Ben Aaronovitch.

Colony in Space
Release Date: 3rd or 24th October 2011 (available for pre-order)

Starring Jon Pertwee as Doctor Who, with Katy Manning as Jo Grant
Written by Malcolm Hulke
Directed by Michael Briant

Broadcast: 10th April - 15 May 1971

The Time Lords discover that the Master has stolen their secret file on the Doomsday Weapon and decide to send the Doctor to retrieve it for them.

The TARDIS takes the Doctor and Jo to the desolate planet Uxarieus in the year 2472. There they become involved in a dispute between some beleaguered colonists and the crew of an Interplanetary Mining Corporation (IMC) spaceship over the ownership rights to the planet. The Doctor learns that the indigenous Primitives and their High Priests worship a large machine tended by a creature called the Guardian.
 

The single disc release features remastered versions of all six episodes, and includes the restoration of four seconds of material missing from the original VHS release of the story.

Special Features
  • Commentary - cast members Katy Manning (Jo Grant), Bernard Kay (Caldwell), Morris Perry (Dent), plus Michael Briant (director), Terrance Dicks (script editor), and Graeme Harper (assistant floor manager); moderated by Toby Hadoke
  • IMC Needs You! - documentary on the making of the story, featuring Katy Manning, Bernard Kay, Michael Briant, Graeme Harper, plus producer Barry Letts.
  • From the Cutting Room Floor - trims from the location and model filming, including annotations
  • Coming Soon - a trailer for a forthcoming DVD release
  • Programme subtitles
  • Subtitle Production Notes
  • Photo Gallery - production, design and publicity photos from the story
  • Radio Times Listings in Adobe PDF format

The BBFC have passed a trailer for a 2012 boxed set, The UNIT Box; no other details are known about this at present.

The remaining stories involving the Doctor's "earth-based family" that have yet to be announced include The Ambassadors of Death, The Mind of Evil, The Daemons, Invasion of the Dinosaurs, Terror of the Zygons and The Android Invasion.

Meanwhile, the Classic Doctor Who team have continued to keep readers appraised with the developments on future releases over Twitter (summary over the last month detailed below). This includes a new feed dedicated to the Restoration Team, which can be followed on Twitter via @RTnewsfeed.

11 Jul Ed Stradling: Article on March's filming of the #doctorwho Android Invasion DVD here 
       http://t.co/5zaHIXR 
11 Jul ClassicDW: Lee Binding provides first drafts of R1 and R2 COLONY IN SPACE sleeves. 
12 Jul ClassicDW:  A lot of Qs coming in re REVISITATIONS 4. No current plans for this. 
       Are there other early releases buyers would like to see revisited? 
13 Jul Ed Stradling: starting prep work today on an obituary #doctorwho DVD feature for Barry Letts 
14 Jul ClassicDW: Signed off enjoyable doc about DEATH TO THE DALEKS from Chris Chapman 
14 Jul Chris Chapman: Have just been commissioned to put together a VERY exciting making-of! 
14 Jul Chris Chapman: Anyone ever hear what became of the small boy in Reign of Terror - 
       Peter Walker? He'd be nearly 60 now and we're trying to track him down! 
15 Jul RTnewsfeed: Gearing up for heavy workload next week, delivering VAM packages for 
       four Doctor Who releases. Two full days in grading at TV Centre! 
17 Jul RTnewsfeed:  Busy times ahead for the Restoration Team's Mark Ayres with two 
       new 5.1 surround mixes commissioned. 
18 Jul RTnewsfeed: The RT's Steve Roberts sitting down to edit Hon Sarah Ward's meeting 
       with Michael Aspel for a future release. 
20 Jul ClassicDW: Finished stock for the SUN MAKERS has just arrived! That was early!! 
20 Jul RTnewsfeed: The RT's Steve Roberts is sitting in a grading suite at TV Centre with 
       colourist Paul Warren, grading VAM for Nightmare of Eden. 
21 Jul Mark Ayres: Commentaries for #drwho #doctorwho The Sensorites DVD uploaded to 
       ClassicDW for checking. Hopefully he'll just tick the box! 
21 Jul ClassicDW: Rough of SENSORITES commentary in from Mark Ayres. That's much of  
       Thursday all used up!! Lovely to hear W.Russell & C.A.Ford together. 
21 Jul Chris Chapman:  DVD of Colony in Space due out in October - featuring my next 
       Who documentary 'IMC Needs You!' lots of lovely quarry anecdotes! 
22 Jul Ed Stradling: A RTnewsfeed ClassicDW grading day at BBC TV Centre - various extras 
       for #drwho Dragonfire, H Patrol & Face of Evil. http://t.co/UxLMJBl 
22 Jul RTnewsfeed: The Sensorites DVD commentaries signed off. Audio files 
       ftp'd from Mark Ayres to Peter Crocker for layback to video masters. 
25 Jul Ed Stradling: Watched good DVD feature by Thomas Guerrier on Sun Makers 
       DVD. Excellent use of clips. 
26 Jul Chris Chapman: The mystery of Peter R Newman, eh? Hey... that might make a 
       good subject for a DVD documentary... 
28 Jul Mark Ayres: DVD commentary for #drwho #doctorwho The Face of Evil submitted to 
       ClassicDW for review. It contains the word "fettling" 
28 Jul ClassicDW: Rough version of THE FACE OF EVIL comm in from Mark Ayres. Sounds like 
       a tremendous full studio: "I'm out to kill Leela!" 
28 Jul Mark Ayres: "Fettling" passed muster; Face of Evil DVD masters uploaded 
       to ftp. I will now attempt to take a couple of weeks off #drwho 
28 Jul ClassicDW: What a troupe! @Tobyhadoke and team at the comm recording for  
       COLONY IN SPACE. #DoctorWho http://t.co/uHgrUv3 
28 Jul ClassicDW: Oh, DAY OF THE DALEKS Disc 2 is WONDERFUL!!! 
1 Aug Steve Roberts: A day of ClassicDW paperwork awaits. Writing up asset notes for 
      four titles delivering very soon! 
1 Aug Steve Roberts: Paperwork just about done, pending Ed getting his ass into gear 
      and delivering his clearance forms. ;) 
2 Aug Chris Chapman:  Ok, fingers crossed that August 31st works for all my interviewees-  
      if so, that'll be my filming day for Greatest Show and Reign. 
2 Aug Chris Chapman: Am wondering if I can squeeze 10 interviews into a day... 
      normally do nine... my brain may bubble out by the end... aw, go on! 
5 Aug Ed Stradling: Some more graphics & editing today on that political #doctorwho 
      feature for happiness patrol dvd 
8 Aug Ed Stradling: Looking through long interview with Nick Courtney and Tom Baker 
      which Michael McManus did last year. So many funny but un-usable gags from Tom!

Related Articles: Colony in Space DVD release for October (21 Jul 2011); Day of the Daleks on DVD in 2011 (9 Oct 2010)


Doctor Who News

Behind the Scenes with DWA!

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 06:52 AM PDT

Visitors to the Doctor Who Experience on Friday the 5th August were treated to a special appearance from the editorial team from Doctor Who Adventures magazine.

The team were at the Experience at London's Olympia II for an exclusive Behind the Scenes with the Doctor Who Adventures masterclass. Four interactive one-hour sessions, were conducted, during which DWA showed over 100 youngsters how to go about making a weekly magazine. The masterclass gave a real insight into all aspects of magazine publishing, from designing a magazine cover to deciding on the ideal free gift.

Each session was lead by Doctor Who Adventures editor, Natalie Barnes

"We had a lot of fun at the Doctor Who Experience on Friday. The workshop was a great opportunity for us to meet with fans of Doctor Who Adventures and to show them how we put the magazine together. We were really impressed by their creativity– they'll be after our jobs soon."

There was also a special guest appearance from comic designer John Ross, who has designed a comic strip for every issue of the magazine since it launched over four years ago.

"Torchwood" Gets Even Darker With a "Final Solution" - AfterElton.com

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 06:50 AM PDT


"Torchwood" Gets Even Darker With a "Final Solution"
AfterElton.com
Warning: This post contains MAJOR spoilers for Torchwood: Miracle Day episode 5, "Categories of Life," which aired Friday night in America, and will air Friday, August 12th in the UK. JK Rowling once said if you are writing children's books, ...

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"Torchwood" Gets Even Darker With a "Final Solution" - AfterElton.com

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 06:50 AM PDT


"Torchwood" Gets Even Darker With a "Final Solution"
AfterElton.com
When you're exploring moral issues as complicated as the ones in Torchwood, you're going to have to create some dark images. And one of the best ways bring the ramifications of those dark images home to the audience is to make the tragedies personal. ...

Daisy Lowe's Playboy cover revealed: PVC-clad wearing some strategically ... - Daily Mail

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 06:17 AM PDT


Daily Mail
Daisy Lowe's Playboy cover revealed: PVC-clad wearing some strategically ...
Daily Mail
So the Playboy shoot must have been similarly freeing. Daisy, who is dating Doctor Who star Matt Smith is following in the footsteps of rock icon Mick Jagger's daughter, Elizabeth, who has also recently featured in a nude shoot for the magazine.

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Doctor Who complete reviews: The Doctor's Daughter - Shadowlocked

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 06:14 AM PDT


Shadowlocked
Doctor Who complete reviews: The Doctor's Daughter
Shadowlocked
Apparently, you can blame Steven Moffat for this last minute change of heart – allegedly, this was tacked on to the end at Moff's suggestion, and it shows with the hurried dialogue. Funnily enough, Jenny's never returned to the programme, although I'm ...

TORCHWOOD: MIRACLE DAY 1.05 'The Categories of Life' - Crave Online

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 06:11 AM PDT


The Independent (blog)
TORCHWOOD: MIRACLE DAY 1.05 'The Categories of Life'
Crave Online
Meanwhile, Esther Drummond (Alexa Havins) accidentally allowed herself to be followed, exposing the Torchwood team's presence in Los Angeles. The forces behind PhiCorp and the Miracle Day dispatched an assassin (C. Thomas Howell) to take out the team ...
Exclusive! "Jane's Take" on "Torchwood: Miracle Day" Episode FiveAfterElton.com
Torchwood: Miracle Day sorts "The Categories of Life"Examiner.com
Torchwood ensures you'll never think about Death Panels the same way againio9
WhatCulture! -The Guardian (blog) -Los Angeles Times
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Torchwood Episode Three: Final Ratings

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 05:49 AM PDT

Episode Three of Torchwood: Miracle Day had a final official rating of 5.49 million viewers according to figures released by BARB.

 The programme was the 8th highest rated on BBC One for the week. The final result includes those who recorded the programme and watched it within 7 days. It does not include those watching on iPlayer.

Episode One of the current series was the 8th most requested programme on the BBC iPlayer in July, with 0.84 million requests, only being beaten by Top Gear and The Apprentice. Episode Two was 11th with 0.65 million requests and Episode Three 38th with 0.41 million requests.

 Episode Four had an AI score of 85.


Doctor Who News

A closer look at ‘The David Tennant Years' gift set!

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 05:00 AM PDT

Last week we told you about the new 'The David Tennant Years' boxset which will be released in the US this autumn, and today, again with thanks to TVShowsOnDVD, we have been given a closer look at its packaging! The collector's gift set goes on sale on 11th October (priced $199.98) and contains 26 discs featuring [...]

Fright Night 2011 Trailer, Sneak Peak, & Review (No Spoilers) - Sure Start News

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 04:29 AM PDT


Fright Night 2011 Trailer, Sneak Peak, & Review (No Spoilers)
Sure Start News
Another is David Tennant, aka 'the 10th Doctor' from the hugely popular Doctor Who series. His presence is creating a lot of excitement from Doctor Who fans. Collin Farrell does his job perfectly in the film. He seems the perfect choice for the 'evil ...

BBC,PBS: The Complete Emmy winning Collections Debut on DVD - Hollywood Today Newsmagazine

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 04:17 AM PDT


BBC,PBS: The Complete Emmy winning Collections Debut on DVD
Hollywood Today Newsmagazine
... as Folk: The Complete UK Collection - Hailed by critics as witty, daring, and unapologetic, the four-time BAFTA-nominated drama and inspiration for Showtime's popular remake was created and written by Russell T. Davies (Doctor Who, Torchwood). ...

Edward Russell to embark on 160 mile Walk for Lis

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 03:59 AM PDT

Doctor Who's brand manager, Edward Russell, will be taking part in a trek in memory of the late Elisabeth Sladen. He has spoken to WalesOnline about the project, which will see him walking 160 miles from the Doctor Who set in South Wales to Shepherd's Bush in London. The money raised will go to The Meadow [...]

Torchwood: The Complete Original UK Series Blu-ray Review - Blu-rayDefinition.com

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 03:57 AM PDT


Blu-rayDefinition.com
Torchwood: The Complete Original UK Series Blu-ray Review
Blu-rayDefinition.com
A hip, edgy, risqué, and definitely more adult spinoff of the sci-fi series Doctor Who (the name Torchwood is actually an anagram of Doctor Who), the series is anchored by the stage star John Barrowman. Set in Wales, it revolves around a secret ...

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News Roundup: 'Harry Potter' Rules Teen Choice Awards and the Hollywood ... - Anglophenia (blog)

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 03:54 AM PDT


Anglophenia (blog)
News Roundup: 'Harry Potter' Rules Teen Choice Awards and the Hollywood ...
Anglophenia (blog)
John Barrowman recently revealed to The Daily Mirror that legions of female admirers go to great lengths when professing their fan devotion. "Sometimes I get sent knickers and occasionally I get requests to send some of my own underwear back," the ...

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Matt Smith - Doctor Who should be sexy, scary and dark - Musicrooms.net

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 03:36 AM PDT


Matt Smith - Doctor Who should be sexy, scary and dark
Musicrooms.net
Look at the companions of John Pertwee and Tom Baker in their tiny Tarzanian tops." He also commented on the criticism of his co-star's character Amy Pond, who it has been said wears outfits that are too skimpy. "What do people what Karen to dress in? ...

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This Week's TV: Jewel Staite saves the world. Learn to become a superhero. And ... - io9

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 03:08 AM PDT


This Week's TV: Jewel Staite saves the world. Learn to become a superhero. And ...
io9
Doctor Who's coming back soon, and BBC America is celebrating with a look at Matt Smith's tenure as the Doctor. And meanwhile, Firefly's Jewel Staite is back in action, staving off Doomsday. But that's not all that television has in store for you this ...

BBC Worldwide signs production deal with Starz - ATV Today

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 02:28 AM PDT


BBC Worldwide signs production deal with Starz
ATV Today
As yet there's been no official word on renewal for Torchwood - with Starz indicating it depends on the availability of showrunner Russell T. Davies - but fans will be hoping the new deal between BBC Worldwide and Starz will pave the way for another ...

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Watch Now: New Trailer For 'Doctor Who' Series 6 Part 2 - Geeks of Doom

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 02:06 AM PDT


Geeks of Doom
Watch Now: New Trailer For 'Doctor Who' Series 6 Part 2
Geeks of Doom
We also get a few glimpses of companions Amy Pond (Karen Gillan), Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill), and River Song (Alex Kingston); and of course the Doctor himself, Matt Smith. Also, a new promotional poster has been floating around the web lately, ...

BBC, Starz announce an “innovative” partnership

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 01:59 AM PDT

Following the worldwide success of Torchwood: Miracle Day, the BBC and Starz have today announced "an innovative multi-year partnership" together. The new deal will see them co-develop further one-hour TV dramas to be distributed in the US and Canada by Starz and internationally by BBC Worldwide. Head of BBC Worldwide, Jane Tranter, has said that the [...]

Barrowman: “Torchwood Is Still British” - Doctor Who TV (blog)

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 01:34 AM PDT


Doctor Who TV (blog)
Barrowman: "Torchwood Is Still British"
Doctor Who TV (blog)
With Torchwood's shift towards America in both location and characters this year, there are some fans who feel that the show has lost its "Britishness" and become Torchwood in name only. However, despite the changes, John Barrowman still thinks the ...

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Barrowman: “Torchwood Is Still British”

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 01:26 AM PDT

With Torchwood's shift towards America in both location and characters this year, there are some fans who feel that the Read more ...


'Torchwood's Heart Is Still British', John Barrowman Says - Gigwise

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 01:24 AM PDT


Gigwise
'Torchwood's Heart Is Still British', John Barrowman Says
Gigwise
John Barrowman has said that Torchwood will retain its British "heart", despite most of the shooting on the series now taking place in the US. Barrowman, who plays Captain Jack Harkness in the Doctor Who spin-off, still struggles to come to terms with ...

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Matt Smith: Doctor Who should be scary and sexy - TV Scoop

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 12:58 AM PDT


TV Scoop
Matt Smith: Doctor Who should be scary and sexy
TV Scoop
By shinychris on August 8th, 2011 Matt Smith believes Doctor Who should be "dark, scary and sexy". The actor – who plays the eleventh incantation of the titular Timelord – can't understand criticisms of the programme for being less family-friendly, ...

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Game of Thrones Looks Ahead - About - News & Issues

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 12:56 AM PDT


Game of Thrones Looks Ahead
About - News & Issues
Also announced for season 2: veteran actor Roy Dotrice as Pyromancer Hallyne; Liam Cunningham as ex-smuggler Ser Davos Seaworth; and Tom Wlaschiha, a German actor largely having appeared in German productions (but also The Sarah Jane Adventures as Lt. ...

A Goth Panda in Hawaii

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 12:34 AM PDT

That's what I look like in this CBR report, on their yacht beside the San Diego Comic Con. I was straight off the plane, and I cringe at how I look, but I think it's a fun interview about Demon Knights, Stormwatch, the Action Comics controversy, and the new novel, Cops and Monsters.



I should also have added, as I did with other interviews around that time, that it's absolutely right that we let a concerned audience know where the Apollo/Midnighter relationship is going. I kind of leave that thought halfway here, and it looks like I'm complaining. Until next time, Cheerio!

John Barrowman: 'Fans ask for my underwear' - Digital Spy UK

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 12:32 AM PDT


John Barrowman: 'Fans ask for my underwear'
Digital Spy UK
The Torchwood star told The Mirror that some of the photos he is sent from his female admirers are "seriously raunchy". Barrowman said: "Sometimes I get sent knickers and occasionally I get requests to send some of my own ...

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Next Time: The Categories of Life

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 12:29 AM PDT

Next Thursday (11th August) sees the fifth episode of Torchwood: Miracle Day premiering in the UK, with The Categories of Life 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.


PLOT SYNOPSIS FOR THE CATEGORIES OF LIFE FOLLOWS - MAY BE CONSIDERED A SPOILER



Torchwood goes undercover and discovers the terrible truth behind the "miracle"; but the enemy is closing in, and death is about to make a shocking return.


The BBC trailer for the episode is available online:

Torchwood episode 3 trailer, BBC, via iPlayer - may not play outside of the United Kingdom
Alternatively there is a YouTube version.

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

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




Doctor Who News

Brilliant Books Coming Soon - Doctor Who TV (blog)

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 12:24 AM PDT


Doctor Who TV (blog)
Brilliant Books Coming Soon
Doctor Who TV (blog)
Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, and Alex Kingston take us behind the scenes in revealing new interviews, while showrunner Steven Moffat unravels the secrets of the scripts. Learn the art of making a memorable monster, discover how the show"s ...

Doctor Who Catch-Up - Salt Lake City Weekly

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 12:06 AM PDT


Salt Lake City Weekly
Doctor Who Catch-Up
Salt Lake City Weekly
I was hearing how great this new Doctor Who show was, and my only memories of the show were of Tom Baker and his scarf from after-school viewings on PBS. By accident, I caught a random episode from the 29th season, and I was hooked. ...

The TVLine-Up: TV Worth Watching This Week - TVLine

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 12:02 AM PDT


The TVLine-Up: TV Worth Watching This Week
TVLine
9 pm Doctor Who (BBC America) | A special hour serves up highlights from Matt Smith's run as the Time Lord. 9 pm WrestleMania (NBC) | If you haven't noticed, The TVLine-Up will never suggest that you watch Jersey Shore. But there might be some fun to ...

Brilliant Books Coming Soon

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 12:00 AM PDT

Last year's The Brilliant Book of Doctor Who was aptly titled. It was one of the best pieces of Doctor Who merchandise to come out of 2010, and it gave us an early glimpse into Series 6 with the 41 hints and teasers. It comes as no surprise that a new edition is on the way. Full details follow.

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BBC Worldwide Productions/Starz Partnership

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 11:38 PM PDT

BBC Worldwide Productions and Starz have announced a new partnership to develop television series for the American cable channel to distribute in the United States and Canada, with BBC Worldwide distributing worldwide.

The deal comes after the perceived success of the co-production of Torchwood: Miracle Day for the two enterprises; Head of BBC Worldwide Productions, Jane Tranter, said:
We're in a uniquely similar place to Starz. With Chris (Albrecht)'s arrival, Starz made a name in originals and is defining themselves as a true player in the U.S. premium cable territory. At BBC Worldwide Productions, we've hit our stride in the scripted business after starting these efforts just over two years ago. Working with Starz on Torchwood: Miracle Day has been a collaborative and invigorating journey. We're very much looking forward to bringing Starz' subscribers more of the programming they're coming to expect - intelligent, groundbreaking, and honest storytelling, which is synonymous with our BBC roots and values.

Albrecht, CEO of Starz, said:
When I came to Starz, we determined that forging strong international partnerships would play centre stage in financing our ramp-up of dynamic original programming; this exciting partnership with BBC Worldwide Productions is a major step in that direction. It will allow us to provide Starz subscribers more original programming, while delivering enhanced opportunity across all our domestic distribution businesses including Anchor Bay and Starz Digital Media. Jane Tranter, and the incredible teams at BBC Worldwide Productions and BBC Worldwide will be terrific partners, and we are very pleased to be able to extend our relationship with them through this venture.

The partnership strengthens the relationship between the two companies, but does not guarantee further series of Torchwood would automatically follow; Albrecht commented at a recent TV Critics Show that the series was not a high priority and would depend upon commitment from Russell T Davies.

(newslink: BBC Worldwide Press Releases)
Related Articles: Starz: future Torchwood not assured (29 Jul 2011)


Doctor Who News

Karen Gillan is sexy – so what? Matt Smith defends Doctor Who assistant - stv.tv

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 11:19 PM PDT


stv.tv
Karen Gillan is sexy – so what? Matt Smith defends Doctor Who assistant
stv.tv
While some Doctor Who fans have criticised the outfits Karen Gillan wears as Amy Pond, Matt Smith has spoken out to defend the wardrobe choices. He told The Sun that Amy is one of the reasons male viewers tune in. "Don't tell me that the dads at home ...

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John Barrowmans seriously raunchy fan gifts - FemaleFirst.co.uk

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 11:13 PM PDT


John Barrowmans seriously raunchy fan gifts
FemaleFirst.co.uk
'Torchwood' star John Barrowman often receives women's knickers and ''seriously raunchy'' photos in the post. John Barrowman gets sent women's knickers and "seriously raunchy" photos in the post. The 'Torchwood' star - who is married to partner Scott ...

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Torchwood: Miracle Day sorts "The Categories of Life" - Examiner.com

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 11:11 PM PDT


Torchwood: Miracle Day sorts "The Categories of Life"
Examiner.com
Gwen (Eve Myles) and Rhys (Kai Owen) break into a Wales medical facility to rescue Gwen's father (William Thomas, Alys), while Captain Jack (John Barrowman) and the rest of the new Torchwood team infiltrate a similar compound in California. ...

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John says Torchwood's “the best job in the world”

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 10:51 PM PDT

John Barrowman has said that working on Torchwood is "the best job in the world" in a new interview with the Mirror. "It's the best job in the world and I love ­everything about it," he told the newspaper. "I'm not ashamed of that. My partner Scott said to me one day, 'What have you been [...]

Torchwood's John Barrowman gets knickers and sexy pictures in the post! - Unreality TV

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 09:57 PM PDT


Torchwood's John Barrowman gets knickers and sexy pictures in the post!
Unreality TV
John Barrowman has admitted that despite being openly gay, he still has a massive female following, who seem more enthusiastic than your general Tom Jones fan! The Torchwood star has confessed that he regularly gets raunchy pictures of naked women ...

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Matt Smith insists that Doctor Who should be 'dark, sexy and scary!' - Unreality TV

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 09:52 PM PDT


Matt Smith insists that Doctor Who should be 'dark, sexy and scary!'
Unreality TV
Also hitting back at viewers who criticise Amy Pond's (Karen Gillan) skimpy outfits on the show, Smith claimed that her attire has always been part of the appeal. He told Live magazine: "What do people want Karen to dress in – a floor-length skirt, ...

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Matt Smith: Karen Gillan's sex appeal makes dads watch Doctor Who - Metro

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 09:45 PM PDT


Metro
Matt Smith: Karen Gillan's sex appeal makes dads watch Doctor Who
Metro
I think it should be all of those things. I think it should be dark, I think it should be scary. 'And sexy? I mean, for God's sake, look at the companions of Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker [the third and fourth Doctors] in their tiny, Tarzanian tops…'

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John Barrowman's 'seriously raunchy' fan gifts - stv.tv

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 09:41 PM PDT


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John Barrowman's 'seriously raunchy' fan gifts
stv.tv
'Torchwood' star John Barrowman often receives women's knickers and ''seriously raunchy'' photos in the post. John Barrowman gets sent women's knickers and "seriously raunchy" photos in the post. The 'Torchwood' star - who is married to partner Scott ...

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Matt Smith: Doctor Who should be scary and sexy - The List

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 09:08 PM PDT


The List
Matt Smith: Doctor Who should be scary and sexy
The List
Isn't that one of the virtues of a show like this, when you can see something and look over and go, 'Know what? In a few years, you'll get that one.' "I think that's what Steven [Moffat, executive producer] does. Don't tell me that the dads at home ...

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Torchwood ignites Starz, BBCWW pact - C21Media

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 08:55 PM PDT


Torchwood ignites Starz, BBCWW pact
C21Media
Starz effectively saved Torchwood when it joined the Russell T Davies-penned sci-fi drama in June last year. The most recent episode scored four million viewers on BBC1 last week, while the series has scored consistently good ratings for Starz. ...

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Lee Evans One Night Warm-Up Show Is the UK's Hottest Ticket According to ... - SBWire (press release)

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 07:34 PM PDT


Lee Evans One Night Warm-Up Show Is the UK's Hottest Ticket According to ...
SBWire (press release)
... Stoke-on Trent on the 6th of August are outstripping demand for tickets to see Kevin Spacey in Richard III at the Old Vic and Much Ado About Nothing, starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate at the Wyndhams Theatre in London's West End. One reason ...

Actress's pants sell for good cause - Leamington Spa Today

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 07:09 PM PDT


Actress's pants sell for good cause
Leamington Spa Today
Other items which have gone to new owners included a Royal Shakespeare Company programme for Hamlet signed by actor David Tennant, which sold for £119, and Harry Potter pictures signed by author of the series JK Rowling, which raised £252. ...

Futurama season 6 episode 21 review: Mobius Dick - Den Of Geek

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 07:08 PM PDT


Futurama season 6 episode 21 review: Mobius Dick
Den Of Geek
There are touches of Doctor Who, Lost and 2001: A Space Odyssey in the latest Futurama. Here's Cameron's review... Are the writers of Futurama running out of ideas? I mean a second appearance in as many weeks for Tom Baker's Doctor Who? ...

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