Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Torchwood/Doctor Who Star John Barrowman Speaks Out
John Barrowman has given an interview to Media Blvd Magazine.
In the interview, John talks about his role as Captain Jack Harkness in Torchwood, the success of the show, American audiences, work in the USA and more.
Read the interview in full, here.
In the interview, John talks about his role as Captain Jack Harkness in Torchwood, the success of the show, American audiences, work in the USA and more.
Read the interview in full, here.
Hyde Fundraisers charity evening
Our friends over at Hyde Fundraisers have another fantastic who-themed event planned.
Event: Hyde Fundraisers Charity Evening
Date: 2nd November 2007
Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Venue: Museum of Science & Industry; Manchester; UK
Costs: Limited Tickets - £20 Adults / £10 Children
Hyde Fundraisers are delighted to announce that on Friday November 2nd - in association with the Museum Of Science & Industry in Manchester, they be holding an evening event in aid of BBC Children In Need & Help The Aged. This exciting event will have a limited number of tickets available at £20 Adults and £10 Children. Apart from admission to the fantastic UpClose Exhibition, attendees will also enjoy a welcome drink, Hyde Fundraisers promotional cards and an entry for a great Prize Draw taking place on the evening.
We shall also be welcoming some special guests to join us for this evening along with great character interaction experiences and unique photo opportunities. Join us for Donna's Wedding reception, stop the Clockwork Droids mission and go back in time to meet the sinister Scarecrows! First Guests Announced - all guests subject to work commitments/availability.
DON GILET - appearing last Christmas as Lance, Donna's husband to be from THE RUNAWAY BRIDE, Don has also appeared in BABYFATHER, 55 DEGREES NORTH, IN THE LINE OF BEAUTY, RUBY IN THE SMOKE (With Billie Piper) and recently completed appearances in CAPE WRATH.
RICHARD PIERS RAYNER - Appearing at a couple of Hyde Fundraisers events in the 1990's, comic artist Richard illustrated Dr Who Evening's Empire and gained attention for his work on graphic novel THE ROAD TO PERDITION which directly lead to the Tom Hanks film.
JOHN LEESON - an Honorary Member of Hyde Fundraisers, John has made his mark on the DR WHO series providing the characteristic voice of robot dog K-9. He also brought the original Bungle to life in RAINBOW, and appearances is BLAKE'S 7, SORRY, THE BILL, ALLO ALLO and as Dugeen in the classic Dr Who episode THE POWER OF KROLL.
More guests to be confirmed.
There will also be a special appearance by Pudsey Bear onsite to promote this years BBC Children In Need Appeal being screened on November 16th.
Only 200 Tickets will be available and can be booked on http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/ from Monday September 17th - first come/first served.
Hyde Fundraisers Charity Evening takes place on 2nd Novemeber 2007 from 5:30pm-9:30pm.
Event: Hyde Fundraisers Charity Evening
Date: 2nd November 2007
Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Venue: Museum of Science & Industry; Manchester; UK
Costs: Limited Tickets - £20 Adults / £10 Children
Hyde Fundraisers are delighted to announce that on Friday November 2nd - in association with the Museum Of Science & Industry in Manchester, they be holding an evening event in aid of BBC Children In Need & Help The Aged. This exciting event will have a limited number of tickets available at £20 Adults and £10 Children. Apart from admission to the fantastic UpClose Exhibition, attendees will also enjoy a welcome drink, Hyde Fundraisers promotional cards and an entry for a great Prize Draw taking place on the evening.
We shall also be welcoming some special guests to join us for this evening along with great character interaction experiences and unique photo opportunities. Join us for Donna's Wedding reception, stop the Clockwork Droids mission and go back in time to meet the sinister Scarecrows! First Guests Announced - all guests subject to work commitments/availability.
DON GILET - appearing last Christmas as Lance, Donna's husband to be from THE RUNAWAY BRIDE, Don has also appeared in BABYFATHER, 55 DEGREES NORTH, IN THE LINE OF BEAUTY, RUBY IN THE SMOKE (With Billie Piper) and recently completed appearances in CAPE WRATH.
RICHARD PIERS RAYNER - Appearing at a couple of Hyde Fundraisers events in the 1990's, comic artist Richard illustrated Dr Who Evening's Empire and gained attention for his work on graphic novel THE ROAD TO PERDITION which directly lead to the Tom Hanks film.
JOHN LEESON - an Honorary Member of Hyde Fundraisers, John has made his mark on the DR WHO series providing the characteristic voice of robot dog K-9. He also brought the original Bungle to life in RAINBOW, and appearances is BLAKE'S 7, SORRY, THE BILL, ALLO ALLO and as Dugeen in the classic Dr Who episode THE POWER OF KROLL.
More guests to be confirmed.
There will also be a special appearance by Pudsey Bear onsite to promote this years BBC Children In Need Appeal being screened on November 16th.
Only 200 Tickets will be available and can be booked on http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/ from Monday September 17th - first come/first served.
Hyde Fundraisers Charity Evening takes place on 2nd Novemeber 2007 from 5:30pm-9:30pm.
Tennant becomes charity patron
David Tennant has taken on a new role as a celebrity patron of a pioneering cancer charity.
David is supporting the Association for International Cancer Research, after hearing about the Scottish charity's ground-breaking work around the world.
David, 36, said: "I know only too well that cancer strikes without regard to age or race, country or creed, fame or fortune."
Chief executive Norman Barrett said he was delighted the actor would be helping raise awareness of the charity and its research.
He said: "As Dr Who, David is expert at fighting aliens: we hope his support will help us in the biggest medical fight we face - the fight against cancer."
Check out the Association for International Cancer Research website, here.
David is supporting the Association for International Cancer Research, after hearing about the Scottish charity's ground-breaking work around the world.
David, 36, said: "I know only too well that cancer strikes without regard to age or race, country or creed, fame or fortune."
Chief executive Norman Barrett said he was delighted the actor would be helping raise awareness of the charity and its research.
He said: "As Dr Who, David is expert at fighting aliens: we hope his support will help us in the biggest medical fight we face - the fight against cancer."
Check out the Association for International Cancer Research website, here.
Stamp Centre - Key to Time offer
London's Stamp Centre has a fantastic Key to Time DVD offer.
Scifi Collector / The Stamp Centre announce a special promotion on the new Key to Time box-set.
They have a quantity of the Androids of Tara stamp cover personally signed by Tom Baker & Mary Tamm, worth £14.95, to give away completely free of charge to the first 80 customers who order from them.
The box-set together with the stamp cover, will be sent postfree, representing added value of over £20!
PREORDER this box-set for £69.99 from Scifi Collector.
Scifi Collector / The Stamp Centre announce a special promotion on the new Key to Time box-set.
They have a quantity of the Androids of Tara stamp cover personally signed by Tom Baker & Mary Tamm, worth £14.95, to give away completely free of charge to the first 80 customers who order from them.
The box-set together with the stamp cover, will be sent postfree, representing added value of over £20!
PREORDER this box-set for £69.99 from Scifi Collector.
Fanzine Update
The latest issue of Enlightenment, (#139), the fanzine of the Doctor Who Information Network -- North America's largest Doctor Who fan club -- features an interview with writer Steven Moffat (The Empty Child, The Girl In The Fireplace, Blink) where he talks about his work on the series, what makes Doctor Who so great, and gives us a glimpse into writing Blink, an episode where the Doctor isn't around much. Also: Does Doctor Who have an agenda? How does Doctor Who's changing cast connect to a new shipping fanbase? And can the Two-Four crew survive 15 episodes with the Roger Delgado Master? Enlightenment is available from the Doctor Who Information Network website.
BBC7 Revisits McGann
BBC7 is currently set to begin re-running the Big Finish Eighth Doctor audios that have aired on the station over the next several weeks. BBC7 programmes can be heard either live on the internet or for seven days afterwards using BBC7's Listen Again option. The series begins Monday, September 10th at 6pm with Shada, and continues every weeknight thereafter.
Classic Series Toy Update
Character Options have announced the first in the new Classic Series range of figures. The first wave will include four single releases and two twin packs. There is currently not a release date. The list is still under negotiations and approvals, but Wave 1 is currently slated to include:
The Fourth Doctor in his Red velvet jacket from the story Revenge of the Cybermen. This figure will include two interchangeable heads - one with the hat, one without.
The Fifth Doctor with short hair as seen in the story Resurrection of the Daleks.
The Sixth Doctor in his patchwork frock coat with short hair as seen in Attack of the Cybermen.
A Sea Devil complete with string vest.
A Zygon with the Skarassen control device.
Voc Robots from The Robots of Death. This twin pack will include SV-7 (Super Voc) and D-84 (Dum Class).
Magnus Greel and Mr Sin from Talons of Weng Chiang will be the second twin pack.
The Fourth Doctor in his Red velvet jacket from the story Revenge of the Cybermen. This figure will include two interchangeable heads - one with the hat, one without.
The Fifth Doctor with short hair as seen in the story Resurrection of the Daleks.
The Sixth Doctor in his patchwork frock coat with short hair as seen in Attack of the Cybermen.
A Sea Devil complete with string vest.
A Zygon with the Skarassen control device.
Voc Robots from The Robots of Death. This twin pack will include SV-7 (Super Voc) and D-84 (Dum Class).
Magnus Greel and Mr Sin from Talons of Weng Chiang will be the second twin pack.
The Church of the ... Time Lord?
The Anglican church used two years ago as the location for the episode Father's Day is to invite its congregation to compare a Time Lord with the Lord of Time at a special Dr Who-themed church service.According to an article in the Metro, teenagers are being targeted for the "cafe-style" Communion service, with music and video clips from the hit series, at St Paul's Church in Grangetown, Cardiff.Fr Dean Atkins, youth officer for the Diocese, is quoted as saying: "The figure of Doctor Who is somebody who comes to save the world, almost a Messiah figure. In the series there are lots of references to salvation and the Doctor being almost immortal. We are using the figure of Doctor Who as a parable of Christ."
Tate bovvered by poster campaign
Comedians Catherine Tate, Matt Lucas and David Walliams have called in their lawyers after a Christian group used their catchphrases on its posters.
Christian Publishing and Outreach (CPO) featured Tate's "Am I bovvered?" remark and Little Britain's "Yeah, I know!" in a campaign aimed at young people.
Representatives for the stars confirmed solicitors would be contacting CPO.
CPO admitted it had not sought permission to use the material, and said the posters had been withdrawn.
The campaign also featured Tate's "How very dare you" and the "Yeah but no but yeah" mantra of Little Britain's Vicky Pollard.
Bible quotations
Under the catchphrases, each poster featured a quote from the Bible.
Tate's production company Tiger Aspect confirmed it had instructed solicitors to act on her behalf.
Lucas and Walliams' management said their legal representatives had been in contact with the evangelical Christian organisation.
Before the brightly-coloured posters were withdrawn, CPO had been selling them to churches for £25 a set.
Christian Publishing and Outreach (CPO) featured Tate's "Am I bovvered?" remark and Little Britain's "Yeah, I know!" in a campaign aimed at young people.
Representatives for the stars confirmed solicitors would be contacting CPO.
CPO admitted it had not sought permission to use the material, and said the posters had been withdrawn.
The campaign also featured Tate's "How very dare you" and the "Yeah but no but yeah" mantra of Little Britain's Vicky Pollard.
Bible quotations
Under the catchphrases, each poster featured a quote from the Bible.
Tate's production company Tiger Aspect confirmed it had instructed solicitors to act on her behalf.
Lucas and Walliams' management said their legal representatives had been in contact with the evangelical Christian organisation.
Before the brightly-coloured posters were withdrawn, CPO had been selling them to churches for £25 a set.
The Infinite Quest
Animated adventure coming to DVD in November.
BBC Children's DVD have announced details of their upcoming release of The Infinite Quest.
Starring David Tennant and Freema Agyeman, the special episode was a highlight of the last series of Totally Doctor Who.
Buffy star Anthony Head and Lisa Tarbuck guest-starred in the thrilling tale of space pirates and really big bugs.
As well as the episode, the DVD will feature the following extras:
Exclusive cast interviews
David Tennant's animation test
Animation and Voiceover behind the scenes features
Animatics of episodes and deleted scenes
Character profiles
Photo gallery
The Infinite Quest will be released on 5 November 2007.
BBC Children's DVD have announced details of their upcoming release of The Infinite Quest.
Starring David Tennant and Freema Agyeman, the special episode was a highlight of the last series of Totally Doctor Who.
Buffy star Anthony Head and Lisa Tarbuck guest-starred in the thrilling tale of space pirates and really big bugs.
As well as the episode, the DVD will feature the following extras:
Exclusive cast interviews
David Tennant's animation test
Animation and Voiceover behind the scenes features
Animatics of episodes and deleted scenes
Character profiles
Photo gallery
The Infinite Quest will be released on 5 November 2007.
Monster Hit
Weeping Angels beat the Daleks in Scariest Monster Poll.
The Weeping Angels have been voted this year's Scariest Monsters in a poll of over 2,000 Doctor Who Adventures readers.
Although the Daleks will always be popular, it was the stone statues that had the Doctor Who Adventures readers (and their parents) diving behind the sofa.
A massive 55 per cent of the votes went to the angels - created by Steven Moffat for his Blink episode. The Master, played by John Simm, was runner-up with with 15 percent of the votes. The Daleks came in 3rd with 4 per cent.
"The Weeping Angels are a fantastic addition to the long list of scary monsters in Doctor Who," said Moray Laing, Editor of Doctor Who Adventures says. "Children will definitely remember being scared by them for years to come. Also, the idea that you could possibly escape a creature by not blinking is inspired... but it's not as easy as it sounds! The Daleks usually come top of every monster poll - so the Weeping Angels should be proud of their achievement! I wonder what the Daleks would say to the news?"
Dalek Caan was unavailable for comment.
The new issue of Doctor Who Adventures, recently named as the UK's fastest growing consumer magazine, featuring more info on the Weeping Angels, is out on 13th September.
The Weeping Angels have been voted this year's Scariest Monsters in a poll of over 2,000 Doctor Who Adventures readers.
Although the Daleks will always be popular, it was the stone statues that had the Doctor Who Adventures readers (and their parents) diving behind the sofa.
A massive 55 per cent of the votes went to the angels - created by Steven Moffat for his Blink episode. The Master, played by John Simm, was runner-up with with 15 percent of the votes. The Daleks came in 3rd with 4 per cent.
"The Weeping Angels are a fantastic addition to the long list of scary monsters in Doctor Who," said Moray Laing, Editor of Doctor Who Adventures says. "Children will definitely remember being scared by them for years to come. Also, the idea that you could possibly escape a creature by not blinking is inspired... but it's not as easy as it sounds! The Daleks usually come top of every monster poll - so the Weeping Angels should be proud of their achievement! I wonder what the Daleks would say to the news?"
Dalek Caan was unavailable for comment.
The new issue of Doctor Who Adventures, recently named as the UK's fastest growing consumer magazine, featuring more info on the Weeping Angels, is out on 13th September.
Book News
Three more novels announced for 2008.
Details of the Spring 2008 stand-alone Doctor Who novels have been announced by BBC Books.
All three will feature the Tenth Doctor and Martha.
Martha in the Mirror - by Justin Richards
Castle Extremis - whoever holds it can control the provinces either side that have been at war for centuries. Now the castle is about to play host to the signing of a peace treaty. But as the Doctor and Martha find out, not everyone wants the war to end.
Who is the strange little girl who haunts the castle? What is the secret of the book the Doctor finds, its pages made from thin, brittle glass? Who is the hooded figure that watches from the shadows? And what is the secret of the legendary Mortal Mirror?
The Doctor and Martha don't have long to find the answers - an army is on the march, and the castle will soon be under siege once more.
Snowglobe 7 - by Mike Tucker
Earth, 2099. Global warming is devastating the climate. The polar ice caps are melting.
In a desperate attempt at preservation the Governments of the world have removed vast sections of the Arctic and Antarctic and set them inside huge domes across the world. The Doctor and Martha arrive in Snowglobe 7 in the Middle East, hoping for peace and relaxation. But they soon discover that it's not only ice and snow that has been preserved beneath the Dome.
While Martha struggles to help with an infection sweeping through the holidaymakers the Doctor discovers an alien threat that has lain hidden since the last ice age. A threat that is starting to thaw.
The Many Hands - by Dale Smith
Edinburgh, 1759.
The Nor' Loch is being filled in. If you ask the soldiers there, they'll tell you it's a stinking cesspool that the city can do without. But that doesn't explain why the workers won't go near the place without an armed guard.
That doesn't explain why they whisper stories about the loch giving up its dead, about the minister who walked into his church twelve years after he died.
It doesn't explain why, as they work, they whisper about a man called the Doctor. And about the many hands of Alexander Monro.
Details of the Spring 2008 stand-alone Doctor Who novels have been announced by BBC Books.
All three will feature the Tenth Doctor and Martha.
Martha in the Mirror - by Justin Richards
Castle Extremis - whoever holds it can control the provinces either side that have been at war for centuries. Now the castle is about to play host to the signing of a peace treaty. But as the Doctor and Martha find out, not everyone wants the war to end.
Who is the strange little girl who haunts the castle? What is the secret of the book the Doctor finds, its pages made from thin, brittle glass? Who is the hooded figure that watches from the shadows? And what is the secret of the legendary Mortal Mirror?
The Doctor and Martha don't have long to find the answers - an army is on the march, and the castle will soon be under siege once more.
Snowglobe 7 - by Mike Tucker
Earth, 2099. Global warming is devastating the climate. The polar ice caps are melting.
In a desperate attempt at preservation the Governments of the world have removed vast sections of the Arctic and Antarctic and set them inside huge domes across the world. The Doctor and Martha arrive in Snowglobe 7 in the Middle East, hoping for peace and relaxation. But they soon discover that it's not only ice and snow that has been preserved beneath the Dome.
While Martha struggles to help with an infection sweeping through the holidaymakers the Doctor discovers an alien threat that has lain hidden since the last ice age. A threat that is starting to thaw.
The Many Hands - by Dale Smith
Edinburgh, 1759.
The Nor' Loch is being filled in. If you ask the soldiers there, they'll tell you it's a stinking cesspool that the city can do without. But that doesn't explain why the workers won't go near the place without an armed guard.
That doesn't explain why they whisper stories about the loch giving up its dead, about the minister who walked into his church twelve years after he died.
It doesn't explain why, as they work, they whisper about a man called the Doctor. And about the many hands of Alexander Monro.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Barrowman "OUT" interview
Out Magazine has an fantastic interview with John Barrowman, CLICK HERE to read it.
Planet Of Evil
Details of the DVD release of Planet Of Evil - the classic Fourth Doctor / Sarah Jane adventure from 1975 - have now been revealed.
In Planet Of Evil, the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) receive a distress call from Zeta Minor - the most distant planet in the known universe. There, a Morestran geological expedition has fallen prey to an unknown entity, controlled by antimatter. All except the sole survivor, Professor Sorenson. But is he all that he seems to be?
Extras for the release will include:
Commentary - With actors Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen and Prentis Hancock, producer Philip Hinchcliffe.
A Darker Side - With producer Philip Hinchcliffe, writer Louis Marks, designer Roger Murray-Leach, director David Maloney, actors Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen and Prentis Hancock.
Planetary Performance - a look at the making of the story from an actor's perspective. With actors Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Prentis Hancock, Tony McEwan and Graham Weston.
Studio Scene - the only surviving behind-the-scenes footage from the story.
Continuities - continuity announcements and repeat trailer.
Photo Gallery - production, design and publicity photos from the story.
Coming Soon trailer.
Easter Egg.
Follow the link below for a larger version of the cover.
Planet Of Evil will be released on 15 October 2007.
In Planet Of Evil, the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) receive a distress call from Zeta Minor - the most distant planet in the known universe. There, a Morestran geological expedition has fallen prey to an unknown entity, controlled by antimatter. All except the sole survivor, Professor Sorenson. But is he all that he seems to be?
Extras for the release will include:
Commentary - With actors Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen and Prentis Hancock, producer Philip Hinchcliffe.
A Darker Side - With producer Philip Hinchcliffe, writer Louis Marks, designer Roger Murray-Leach, director David Maloney, actors Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen and Prentis Hancock.
Planetary Performance - a look at the making of the story from an actor's perspective. With actors Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Prentis Hancock, Tony McEwan and Graham Weston.
Studio Scene - the only surviving behind-the-scenes footage from the story.
Continuities - continuity announcements and repeat trailer.
Photo Gallery - production, design and publicity photos from the story.
Coming Soon trailer.
Easter Egg.
Follow the link below for a larger version of the cover.
Planet Of Evil will be released on 15 October 2007.
Sladen welcomes 'Sarah Jane' return
Former Doctor Who companion Elisabeth Sladen has spoken of her joy at revisiting the character in the upcoming spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures."It's great to be back enjoying Sarah Jane with some fantastic new adventures," said the actress, who returned to Doctor Who for the 'School Reunion' episode in 2006. "There's still so much more to find out about her after all these years. I hope that viewers have as much fun watching the series as I did making it."The show's executive producer Russell T Davies explained: "This is a wonderful opportunity to use all our Doctor Who resources here in Cardiff for the making of a brand new drama for CBBC. We hope brand new viewers join us for ten full-blooded episodes of excitement and danger, headlined by a truly excellent cast."The Sarah Jane Adventures will be shown in 25 minute weekly installments on BBC One from Monday, September 24 at 5pm, beginning with 'Revenge of the Slitheen'.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
The Web of Fear - found?
DWO have received reports that the lost Doctor Who adventure; The Web of Fear, has been found.
Obviously it is very early days, and we don't usually report these kind of rumours, but the DWO team genuinly feel there may be some truth to this report.
If indeed it is true, fans will at last have a complete Yeti story to add to their Doctor Who DVD collections in the months to come.
Synopsis
The TARDIS narrowly avoids becoming engulfed in a web-like substance in space. It then arrives in the London Underground railway system, the tunnels of which are being overrun by the web and by the Great Intelligence's robot Yeti.
The time travellers learn that this crisis was precipitated when Professor Travers, whom they first met in the Himalayas some forty years earlier, accidentally caused one of the Yeti to be reactivated, opening the way for the Intelligence to make another invasion attempt.
The travellers work alongside army forces - led initially by Captain Knight and then by Colonel Lethbridge-Stewart - as they battle against the alien menace, hampered by the fact that one of their number has fallen under the Intelligence's influence and is a traitor in their midst.
The Intelligence's ultimate aim is to drain the Doctor's mind. The Doctor manages to sabotage the device with which it intends to achieve this, so that he can drain the Intelligence's mind instead, but he is 'rescued' by his friends before he can bring his plan to fruition.
The Intelligence is repelled into space, and the Doctor and his friends leave the army to clear up the mess.
Obviously it is very early days, and we don't usually report these kind of rumours, but the DWO team genuinly feel there may be some truth to this report.
If indeed it is true, fans will at last have a complete Yeti story to add to their Doctor Who DVD collections in the months to come.
Synopsis
The TARDIS narrowly avoids becoming engulfed in a web-like substance in space. It then arrives in the London Underground railway system, the tunnels of which are being overrun by the web and by the Great Intelligence's robot Yeti.
The time travellers learn that this crisis was precipitated when Professor Travers, whom they first met in the Himalayas some forty years earlier, accidentally caused one of the Yeti to be reactivated, opening the way for the Intelligence to make another invasion attempt.
The travellers work alongside army forces - led initially by Captain Knight and then by Colonel Lethbridge-Stewart - as they battle against the alien menace, hampered by the fact that one of their number has fallen under the Intelligence's influence and is a traitor in their midst.
The Intelligence's ultimate aim is to drain the Doctor's mind. The Doctor manages to sabotage the device with which it intends to achieve this, so that he can drain the Intelligence's mind instead, but he is 'rescued' by his friends before he can bring his plan to fruition.
The Intelligence is repelled into space, and the Doctor and his friends leave the army to clear up the mess.
Australian media coverage
Perth Now has reported on the 'outrage' of local Torchwood fans at Channel Ten's decision to move the show to a midnight timeslot. A 'publicist' for Channel Ten is quoted as saying: 'Although 'Torchwood' launched to an impressive number it was not able to sustain ratings up against particularly tough competition. We thank loyal fans for their support and we will play out the series, albeit on Tuesday's late night.'Meanwhile, Judy Adamson of the Sydney Morning Herald writes, in a review of 'Blink', that 'the monsters are not only fabulously inventive, they're uncomfortably scary.' The Melbourne Herald-Sun also writes of the 'downright scary' statues in 'Blink', describing it 'the best episode of the series so far' and gives it four stars. Greg Hassall, also of the Sydney Morning Herald, gives 'Utopia' a thumbs up, writing that 'it's a great episode, with plenty of wickedly barbed dialogue between Harkness, Martha and the Doctor. The pay-off comes at the end, setting up a stellar conclusion to the season.' Finally, in the ratings, Doctor Who has risen again: 'The Family of Blood' scored 865,000 viewers in the 5 major capitals, while 'Blink' was also the ABC's top rating Saturday programme, scoring 873,000 viewers. Meanwhile, Torchwood's ratings have remained steady in the Tuesday midnight timeslot on 'Channel Ten'. 'Combat' received 147,000 viewers while 'Captain Jack Harkness' received 151,000 viewers. For more ratings details see the Sydney Morning Herald’s Tribal Mind.
Slitheen For Sarah Jane
Raxacoricofallapatorians return for spin-off show.
New CBBC series The Sarah Jane Adventures will feature the return of some familiar Doctor Who enemies when it debuts later this month.
The Slitheen, a family of scheming monsters first seen in Aliens of London / World War Three are back - and out for revenge.
Following on from a successful special screened on New Year's Day, the ten-part CBBC series stars Elisabeth Sladen as investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith. She'll be joined by young friends Maria and Luke plus new recruit Clyde.
"It's great to be back enjoying Sarah Jane with some fantastic new adventures," Sladen revealed to the BBC's in-house Ariel magazine. "There's still so much more to find out about her after all these years."
Executive Producer Davies added: "This is a wonderful opportunity, to use all our Doctor Who resources here in Cardiff for the making of a brand new drama for CBBC."
Davies also said he hoped that brand new viewers would be attracted to the 'full-blooded' adventure series.
Look out for the extensively updated Sarah Jane Adventures website, which will relaunch to coincide with the series.
New CBBC series The Sarah Jane Adventures will feature the return of some familiar Doctor Who enemies when it debuts later this month.
The Slitheen, a family of scheming monsters first seen in Aliens of London / World War Three are back - and out for revenge.
Following on from a successful special screened on New Year's Day, the ten-part CBBC series stars Elisabeth Sladen as investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith. She'll be joined by young friends Maria and Luke plus new recruit Clyde.
"It's great to be back enjoying Sarah Jane with some fantastic new adventures," Sladen revealed to the BBC's in-house Ariel magazine. "There's still so much more to find out about her after all these years."
Executive Producer Davies added: "This is a wonderful opportunity, to use all our Doctor Who resources here in Cardiff for the making of a brand new drama for CBBC."
Davies also said he hoped that brand new viewers would be attracted to the 'full-blooded' adventure series.
Look out for the extensively updated Sarah Jane Adventures website, which will relaunch to coincide with the series.
David Tennant to star in 'Extras'
David Tennant has lined up to appear alongside Ricky Gervais in a special edition of Extras, according to reports.
An 80 minute Christmas special will feature the Doctor Who star playing himself and making reference to his portrayal of the iconic Time Lord. An insider from the show is quoted by What's On TV as stating: "David's a huge fan of the show and extremely popular, so we've signed him up. He'll be in good company as we're lining up some other great names."
In a previous episode of Extras, actor Patrick Stewart poked light fun at his starring role as Captain Jean Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
An 80 minute Christmas special will feature the Doctor Who star playing himself and making reference to his portrayal of the iconic Time Lord. An insider from the show is quoted by What's On TV as stating: "David's a huge fan of the show and extremely popular, so we've signed him up. He'll be in good company as we're lining up some other great names."
In a previous episode of Extras, actor Patrick Stewart poked light fun at his starring role as Captain Jean Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
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