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Doctor Who on Points Of View

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:18:00 +0000

BBC One viewer feedback show Points of View featured some Doctor Who related comments in its most recent edition (which aired yesterday) - watch it in the player below.

Tee Offer

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Our chums over at TeeFury have got another great Doctor Who t~shirt for sale - for 24 hours only! Titled The Girl Who Waited, the design is available worldwide for $11 - visit the site HERE.

Guide to the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:54:00 +0000

Last update: May 19

Included here are links, pics and news (and possibly spoilers - though they will be heavily marked as such) on the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special, this page will be updated as and when "stuff" happens. First up, the facts:

• The episode is written by current showrunner Steven Moffat and directed by Nick Hurran (The Angels Take Manhattan, Asylum of the Daleks, The God Complex, The Girl Who Waited).

• It has been filmed using 3D technology and will be broadcast on November 23. It will also receive a limited worldwide cinema release.

• Starring in the special are: David Tennant (The Tenth Doctor), Matt Smith (The Eleventh Doctor, Billie Piper (Rose Tyler), Jenna-Louise Coleman (Clara), Joanna Page (Elizabeth I), Jemma Redgrave (Kate Stewart), Ingrid Oliver (Osgood), John Hurt and many more. See the pictures from the Anniversary Special read~through HERE.

• Classic monsters The Zygons are to feature in the story, but are not the main villain. Pic HERE.

Now here's the rest! The most recent news will appear at the top:

• David Tennant and Matt Smith chat about how their characters get on with one another HERE.

• John Hurt talks about his role HERE.

• Steven Moffat reveals secrets have been kept - watch interview HERE.

• Jemma Redgrave talks about it HERE.

• The running time is around 60 minutes.

• Is David Tennant the only returning Doctor? Info HERE.

• Matt Smith reveals that "paintings" play a part - watch interview HERE.

• Scenes were filmed in London at Tower Bridge, read Blogtor's exclusive report, along with set pictures, HERE.

• Scenes were filmed in London at Trafalgar Square, read Blogtor's exclusive report, along with set pictures, HERE. Also includes some lines of dialogue!

• Ingrid Oliver's character Osgood is related to UNIT's Sgt. Osgood from The Daemons, she wears a Fourth Doctor scarf.

• The BBC have some behind~the~scenes videos from the London shooting - watch them HERE.

• Christopher Eccleston talks about the 50th - watch his interview HERE.

• Paul McGann talks about the special HERE.

• Billie Piper says it's "very much for the fans" - interview HERE.

• Steven Moffat doesn't want it to be a "fanfest" - interview HERE.

• Producer Marcus Wilson says it's a "love letter to fans" - read HERE.

• Filming pictures reveal a familiar location - see HERE.

• David Tennant talks about filming - listen HERE.

• Pic of Tennant and Smith on set together - see HERE.

• John Simm says he's not involved - watch interview HERE.

• John Barrowman not involved - see HERE.

• Matt Smith says it's "very funny" - interview HERE.

• Sylvester McCoy and Colin Baker talk about the special - watch interview HERE.

• Matt Smith says it's "vast","epic" and "momentous" - watch interview HERE.

• Freema Agyeman chats 50th - see HERE.

• Steven Moffat is interviewed by his son - watch HERE.

• Jenna-Louise Coleman talks 50th - read HERE.

• David Tennant talks to Jonathan Ross about being involved/not involved [pre-announcement] - watch interview HERE.

• Billie Piper talks to Graham Norton about being involved/not involved [pre-announcement] - watch interview HERE.

Series 7 Part 2 - What Did You Think?

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:00:00 +0000

Doctor Who Series 7 Part 2 has now come to an end with the sensationally exciting finale, The Name of the Doctor - but what did you think of the last eight episodes? Leave your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. You can read what Blogtor readers thought of Doctor Who Series 7 Part 1 HERE.

BBC confirms Series 8

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:37:00 +0000

Earlier this evening, the official Doctor Who website confirmed that Series 8 of the show has been commissioned by the BBC. Current showrunner Steven Moffat is on board, reaffirming what he told reporters last weekend HERE. The BBC have not made any official casting announcements regarding Jenna-Louise Coleman and Matt Smith though both are definitely involved in the 2013 Doctor Who Christmas Special which starts shooting in "August or September".

Jenna talks "big gap" before Series 8

Steven Moffat: Doctor Who is "knackering"

Tennant & Smith interview

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:48:00 +0000

The BBC has released a video of David Tennant and Matt Smith chatting about Doctor Who - watch it in the player above. During it they talk about how their characters get on in the 50th Anniversary Special, due to air on November 23. Visit the episode section for more news on the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special HERE.

The Name of the Doctor - behind~the~scenes

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:46:00 +0000

The BBC has released a behind~the~scenes video from tonight's Doctor Who Series 7 finale, The Name of the Doctor - watch it in the player above. Visit The Name of the Doctor section for more pics, news and clips HERE.

The Name of the Doctor - pre~titles [SPOILERS]

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:09:00 +0000

Included in the player below is the sensational opening pre~titles sequence from the Doctor Who Series 7 finale, The Name of the Doctor, which just aired in the UK. It broadcasts later tonight in North America and on May 19 in South Africa, Poland and Australia.

Visit The Name of the Doctor section for more pics, news and clips HERE.

News Round~Up!

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:08:00 +0000

As news comes in thick and fast in the world of Doctor Who, some juicy nuggets may have passed you by. Collected here is a round-up of the very latest news about Series 7 Part 2 and beyond. Don't forget you can follow Blogtor Who on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news on Doctor Who - follow HERE. Read the last news round~up HERE.

THE NAME OF THE DOCTOR
Clip 1
Matt Smith & Jenna-Louise Coleman introduction
10 Hints
10 Teasers
Jenna-Louise Coleman teases finale
Promo Pics collection 1
Promo Pics collection 2 [SPOILERS]
Promo Pics collection 3
BBC America trail
11 Teasers
Next Time preview
BBC One trailer
Prequel - She Said, He Said

SERIES 7
Neil Gaiman and Warwick Davis interviews
Nightmare In Silver - behind~the~scenes

50TH ANNIVERSARY
Moffat talks 50th
Jemma Redgrave talks 50th
Vivid Sydney celebrates 50th Anniversary
BFI - Caves of Androzani Q&A

SERIES 8
Steven Moffat confirms next series

MERCHANDISE
The Beano celebrates Doctor Who
REVIEW: Inferno Special Edition DVD
Doctor Who - 50 Years: The Daleks

MISC.
Vivid Sydney celebrates 50th Anniversary
Doctor Who reference on Frankie
Doctor Who at the BAFTAs

The Name of the Doctor clip

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:42:00 +0000

The BBC has released a clip from the Doctor Who Series 7 finale, The Name of the Doctor - watch it in the player above. It airs May 18 in the UK (at 7pm) and North America whilst it broadcasts a day later in Australia, Poland and South Africa. Visit The Name of the Doctor section for more pics, news and clips HERE.

Doctor Who – 50 Years: The Daleks

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:30:00 +0000

Doctor Who Magazine has released details of a new special edition of the publication celebrating the show's longest-running enemies, The Daleks - check out the details below (and click on the cover for a bigger version):

The first of three very special publications celebrating Doctor Who's 50th anniversary focuses on the Doctor's greatest enemies – the Daleks!

Packed into 116 pages is everything you could want to know about the metal monsters from the planet Skaro – from their original encounter with the First Doctor in 1963 to their latest appearances with the Eleventh Doctor.

Each and every Dalek TV adventure is covered, plus there are exclusive interviews with Dalek voice man, Nicholas Briggs, TV director Graeme Harper, and the actor who played Davros in the 1980s, Terry Molloy. There's also a look at 1960s Dalek merchandising; how the Daleks were redesigned for the twenty-first century; a study of the career of Dalek creator Terry Nation; and a discovery of further Dalek adventures on audio, in graphic novels, computer games and on the big screen.

This souvenir volume is lavishly illustrated throughout by rare and exclusive photographs, and specially commissioned illustrations. Doctor Who – 50 Years: The Daleks is brought to you by the publishers of the official Doctor Who Magazine, and is available now from WH Smith, newsagents and specialist retailers, priced £9.99.

Thanks to Doctor Who Magazine

The Name of the Doctor - more promo pics

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000

The BBC has released more promotional pictures from the Doctor Who Series 7 finale, The Name of the Doctor - click on the images included here for bigger versions. It airs May 18 in the UK (at 7pm) and North America whilst it broadcasts a day later in Australia, Poland and South Africa. Visit The Name of the Doctor section for more pics, news and clips HERE.

Thanks to BBC Pictures

The Name of the Doctor introduction

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:14:00 +0000

The BBC have released a video featuring Jenna-Louise Coleman and Matt Smith introducing the Doctor Who Series 7 finale, The Name of the Doctor - watch it in the player above. It airs May 18 in the UK and North America whilst it broadcasts a day later in Australia, Poland and South Africa. Visit The Name of the Doctor section for more pics, news and clips HERE.

The Name of the Doctor - Teasers & Hints

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:07:00 +0000

Blogtor has given our buddies over at Cult Box 10 Teasers and 10 Hints for the Doctor Who Series 7 finale, The Name of the Doctor - check out the links below. It airs May 18 in the UK and North America whilst it broadcasts a day later in Australia, Poland and South Africa. Visit The Name of the Doctor section for more pics, news and clips HERE.

10 Teasers

10 Hints

Neil Gaiman and Warwick Davis interviews

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:39:00 +0000

The BBC has released two videos from writer Neil Gaiman and actor Warwick Davis talking about the most recent Doctor Who episode, Nightmare in Silver - watch them in the players included here. Visit the Nightmare In Silver section for more pics, clips and news HERE.

The Beano celebrates Who!

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

This week’s The Beano is a Doctor Who special, with a complete reprint of the 1981 Summer Special that recently appeared in The Rings of Akhaten. After being inundated with messages, The Beano team decided to reprint the entire 32-page summer special and include it inside a special edition.

Editor-in-Chief Mike Stirling said, “Everyone at The Beano was delighted to see one of our summer specials appear on Doctor Who. We’re big fans of the show, and so are our readers – who haven’t stopped talking about it. We decided to travel back in time and get a copy of the 1981 summer special, which we’ve reprinted inside the latest issue – in time for the last episode of the season. We’re all really excited about this issue and thrilled that Doctor Who is one of our fans.”

The front cover of the issue features Doctor Who’s Matt Smith and Dennis catapulting a Dalek - click on the cover for a bigger version. The comic goes on sale today (Wednesday 15th May).

Mike said, “We hope Matt Smith and the whole Doctor Who team love this issue. We’re giving every child the opportunity to travel back in time – just like the Doctor.”

The latest issue is one of many exciting editorial specials being published in 2013, as Dundee-based publisher DC Thomson celebrates The Beano’s 75th anniversary.

Thanks to Stephen Lepitak

REVIEW: Inferno Special Edition DVD

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:47:00 +0000

INFERNO: SPECIAL EDITION

Starring Jon Pertwee

2 Disc DVD

Extras: See HERE

UK: May 27

Australasia: June 5

North America: June 11

Review by Nick Fraser

STORY

It’s a rare event in Doctor Who when our hero finds himself unable to save the day. The Doctor invariably bluffs, charms or - just occasionally - blows things up to defeat his enemies and save his friends. At the end of episode six however, the Doctor finds himself utterly defeated, the chain reaction unleashed by the Inferno project now impossible to stop. He’s wholly reliant on the survivors of this alternate fascist reality to help get him home.

Inferno is all the more powerful for that stark moment, informing the Doctor’s subsequent desperate efforts to stop the drilling project in “his” version of Earth, to the evident confusion of his friends, and emphasising the contrast between the cosiness of UNIT and its alternate reality counterpart.

This is classic Seventies Who, and to my mind, not much bettered. I await the Blogtor’s comments, assuming he has the good sense to place Inferno high in his top fifty countdown… [Sorry, didn't make the Top 50 - Ed.]

As a reissued DVD, albeit remastered and with additional extras, there will be few who aren’t aware of the story. The Doctor, Liz Shaw, the Brigadier and UNIT are all in residence at the Inferno project, a venture overseen by the icy, domineering Professor Stahlman, drilling down below the Earth’s crust (presumably avoiding any hibernating Silurians?) to tap into hidden energy resources.

The Doctor is ostensibly present as an advisor, but is in fact there to make use of the project’s nuclear reactor to conduct experiments on the TARDIS console. With the countdown descending inexorably towards Penetration Zero, the sense of tension rises and the Doctor and Stahlman clash over their views on the inherent dangers of drilling through the Earth’s crust. With perhaps questionable timing, the Doctor manages to get the TARDIS working and pitches off in a fit of pique into a parallel dimension. Paradoxically it’s there, trapped in the skewed reality of Earth v2 that he comes to realise the appalling consequences should Stahlman’s project reach completion on Earth v1.

It’s a remarkable testament to all involved that over the course of seven episodes, this is a story that doesn’t sag or drag. Jon Pertwee is on fantastic form, his rare flashes of humour and charm heightening the seriousness of the Doctor’s predicament. His portrayal of the Doctor’s mounting sense of desperation towards the story’s climax, in contrast to his usually urbane and unflappable demeanour, underscores the perilous situation. The supporting cast clearly follow their lead’s example, playing their roles dead straight and with total conviction.

Nicholas Courtney and Caroline John are dependably supportive as the Brigadier and Liz, believably selling the alternate reality of their counterparts, the Brigade Leader and Section Leader Elizabeth Shaw. Theirs is a nightmarish version of Earth in a parallel dimension. Praise also goes to Olaf Pooley (Professor Stahlman), Derek Newark (Greg Sutton) and Sheila Dunn (Petra Williams) for their solid work, breathing life into their characters and alternate reality versions.

Writer Don Houghton is well served by the meticulous directorial control afforded his story by Douglas Camfield (the baton then gamely taken up by Producer Barry Letts), in giving vision to two versions of the Inferno project. The attention to detail in the model work, the effects of the rising heat levels once the drill has broken through the crust of the alternate reality Earth and the ever-present dull roar of the drilling, all combine to draw the viewer in over the course of this adventure. This reviewer, having finished watching Inferno, began to start worrying anew about the current day trend of “fracking”…

This truly is a gem worth drilling for. And I haven’t even said a word about the Primords’ shiny white teeth other than to say - Douglas Camfield was right. Darker lighting would have helped.

EXTRAS

The DVD comes with the plethora of extras that Who fans have now become accustomed to, spoiled as we are. In addition to the extras provided with the story's first DVD release, there are: Can You Hear the Earth Scream?, covering the making of the serial; the self-explanatory The UNIT Family – Part One; Deleted scene (Jon Pertwee’s Haw-Haw, hawhawhaw); photo gallery, etc... We also have the fascinating Production Notes - as always, an enhancement of the viewing experience, providing detailed insight into the making of Inferno.

Hadoke versus HAVOC – in which Toby Hadoke sets himself the daring mission of bringing together the surviving stalwarts of the HAVOC stunt squad, to assist him in his quest of becoming an honorary member. Whilst it could never be described as a reverent tribute to the unsung members of the Pertwee era “family” – and really how could it be, interspersed with footage of the various members of the team being variously shot at, blown up, run over and falling off… things – it’s an affectionate, sincere and informative tribute to the unknown stuntmen that made Pertwee look so fine. There is something gloriously, quintessentially Whovian (if I’m allowed that word) about the HAVOC survivors assisting Toby Hadoke in jumping from the top of an alarmingly high scaffold, before settling down for a barbecue on a disused airfield.

Talking of the glorious quintessentiality [nice word - Ed.] of Who – Doctor Forever: Lost in the Dark Dimension investigates the forgotten years, when it looked as if Doctor Who was destined to continue crossing the void beyond the mind and all other places in between – so long as it wasn’t happening on the telly. Narrated by Zeb Soanes, this is a documentary which will linger long in this reviewer’s memory for the bemused appearance early on in the proceedings of David Burton, “the man with the car”. I’m still not entirely sure whether to ascribe any particular significance to the fact that, during his segment of the documentary, there was a bottle of smarties sitting on the shelf behind him. The succession of “wacky” photos illustrating the mysterious Mr Burton’s career provide a detailed counterpoint to the considerably less detailed recollections of his short tenure as someone who might have been, “The Doct…”.

The documentary then plots its way carefully across the tragi-comic landscape of Who fandom’s increasing desperate campaigns to rescue the Doctor from obscurity: the polite letter-writing, the “Day of Action”, the declaration of war…and perhaps somewhere in an alternate reality these might have worked too.

This DVD provides, in both its main feature and extras, a timely reminder in the anniversary year of Doctor Who’s rich history. Well worth seeking out and adding to the collection.

BLOGTOR RATING 9/10

Thanks to BBC Worldwide

Review by Nick Fraser

Doctor Who reference on "Frankie"

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:05:00 +0000

The new BBC One drama Frankie, starring Eve Myles, started tonight and the first episode included a Doctor Who reference - watch it in the player below. Eve is best known for playing Gwen Cooper in the spin-off series Torchwood though she also starred in The Unquiet Dead and the Doctor Who Series Four finale. The scene also includes actor Dean Lennox Kelly, who played William Shakespeare in The Shakespeare Code, whilst the series also stars Jemma Redgrave (Kate Stewart in The Power of Three and the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special), Noma Dumezweni (Turn Left, Planet of the Dead) and Derek Riddell (Tooth & Claw).

Read Blogtor's interview with Eve Myles HERE

Eve Myles: Torchwood could return "now or in twenty years time"

Jenna-Louise Coleman teases finale

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:30:00 +0000

Actress Jenna-Louise Coleman (Clara Oswald) has been chatting to UK TV listings magazine the Radio Times about the upcoming Doctor Who Series 7 finale, The Name of the Doctor. During the interview she says:

"in the beginning we see a Clara in the 60s, 70s and the 80s
so there are a lot of costume changes," adding:
"we finally understand why the Doctor has met Clara
so many different times."

The Name of the Doctor airs May 18 in the UK (at 7pm) and North America whilst it broadcasts a day later in Australia, Poland and South Africa. Visit The Name of the Doctor section for more pics, news and clips HERE.

The Name of the Doctor - promo pics [SPOILERS!]

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:55:00 +0000

WARNING!

THIS POST CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE NAME OF THE DOCTOR

STOP LOOKING NOW IF YOU DON'T LIKE SPOILERS

BBC America has released promotional pictures from the Doctor Who Series 7 finale, The Name of The Doctor - click on the pics below for bigger versions. It airs May 18 in the UK (at 7pm) and North America whilst it broadcasts a day later in Australia, Poland and South Africa. Visit The Name of the Doctor section for more pics, news and clips HERE.

WARNING!

SPOILER PICS FOLLOW THIS NEXT IMAGE

STOP LOOKING NOW IF YOU DON'T LIKE SPOILERS

FINAL WARNING!

SPOILER PICS COMING UP

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The Name of the Doctor promo pics

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000

The BBC has released promotional pictures from the Doctor Who Series 7 finale, The Name of the Doctor - click on the images here for bigger versions. It airs May 18 in the UK (at 7pm) and North America whilst it broadcasts a day later in Australia, Poland and South Africa. Visit The Name of the Doctor section for more pics, news and clips HERE.

Thanks to BBC Pictures

Doctor Who celebrates 50th anniversary at Vivid Sydney

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:30:00 +0000

Today it was announced that Vivid Sydney 2013 will feature a spectacular celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who. On Saturday 1 June, the grand façade of Customs House at Circular Quay will showcase an amazing visual feast of 3D-mapped projections of Doctor Who as he travels through space and time, pursued by some of his greatest enemies. Click on the images included here for bigger versions.

  Destination NSW has collaborated with BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand to create the evening of entertainment which also includes a special cinema screening of two episodes from the series. The Doctor Who projections will be displayed at six intervals throughout the evening of Saturday June 1, featuring music from the TV show including I am the Doctor. The first projection will be shown at 6.50pm, then 10 minutes to every hour until midnight.

In addition to the special projection on Customs House, fans will also be able to take in special cinema screenings at nearby Dendy Opera Quays, featuring Asylum of the Daleks and The Angels Take Manhattan. There will also be a competition encouraging fans to submit a picture of themselves dressed as their favourite character to win a fantastic prize pack of Doctor Who themed merchandise.

Fans unable to travel to Sydney for the 50th Anniversary celebrations will still be able to join in the festivities at simultaneous screenings at 48 Dendy, Event and Village cinemas around Australia and New Zealand. For full details of the events including timings of the light projection visit www.doctorwho.tv/events

Moffat confirms Series 8

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:48:00 +0000

Steven Moffat, yesterday.

Current showrunner Steven Moffat talked to Digital Spy last night at the BAFTAs and revealed that the next series of Doctor Who is already being written, he said:

"... series eight is absolutely, definitely confirmed. It is real and it's happening - it's [taking up] most of my time at the moment."

Jenna-Louise Coleman has confirmed she also be taking part in the next series though Matt Smith's involvement still remains a mystery. The pair have already filmed the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special and start shooting on the 2013 Christmas Special in "August or September".

Watch an interview with Steven Moffat where he talks about the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special HERE and watch the celebratory video montage and special scene featuring Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman from the BAFTAs HERE.

SOURCE

Moffat talks 50th

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:20:00 +0000

Current showrunner Steven Moffat was interviewed on the red carpet of the BAFTAs last night - watch it in the player above. During it he talks about using 3D to film the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special and also adds, "All I've ever revealed about what we're doing in Doctor Who is anything we filmed outside. I notice people are making up stuff about who and what is or is not in that special, you're just going to have to wait 'til November to find out the truth."

For more news and info on the 50th Anniversary, visit the episode section HERE. Watch the celebratory video montage and special scene featuring Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman from the BAFTAs HERE.

Doctor Who at the BAFTAs

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron McEwan) — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:55:00 +0000

Tonight the television BATFAs took place in London and there was a strong Doctor Who flavour to the proceedings. Watch footage from the show in the player below which includes a celebratory video montage, a special scene from Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman and an award presentation from the actress and Professor Brian Cox (The Power of Three).