If you have never seen Little Britain, and most people in the US haven't HBO this Sunday will give you the chance. The sketch comedy show has taken the UK by storm and it will no doubt be the same here in the US. Now you might ask why I'm posting this on a Doctor Who site, well Tom Baker the 4th Doctor does the narrating of both versions of the show. Have a look see at the video below.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
First DVD's in 2009
Amazon.com is listing (without images) the January 6th 2009 release on DVD of the War Machines staring William Hartnell and Four to Doomsday staring Peter Davison.
Watch the trailer for the War Machines below.
Watch the trailer for the War Machines below.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Richard Hammond New Who?
From the dailystar: Fans have launched an internet campaign to make Richard Hammond the new Time Lord. They want the 38-year-old to take over the time machine’s controls if David Tennant, 37, leaves. And his admirers have even set up a Facebook group they have called: “Vote for Hammond as the next Doctor”.
E-Space on DVD
From Gallifreyone.com: The British Board of Film Classification has passed a trailer for the Fourth Doctor E-Space Trilogy.While classification by the board is no guarantee of a DVD release, it is the first official indication that the stories should be available in the next few months.The three stories, Full Circle, State of Decay and Warriors' Gate, were first shown in the autumn and winter of 1980-81.
They come from Tom Baker's final season and feature the arrival of Adric, played by Matthew Waterhouse, and the departures of K9, voiced by John Leeson, and Romana, played by Lalla Ward.
They come from Tom Baker's final season and feature the arrival of Adric, played by Matthew Waterhouse, and the departures of K9, voiced by John Leeson, and Romana, played by Lalla Ward.
No Star Wars for RTD.
According to io9.com, RTD reports in his book The Writer's Tale he turned down writing for George Lucas' new live-action Star Wars series.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Albert Finney in Doctor Who
BLOGTORWHO is reporting that ALBERT FINNEY is joining the cast in one of the 2009 Specials. In the most recent DWM it was revealed, by RTD, that two big names have been cast - Finney is one of them. It is not known who he is playing but sources say he is playing WINSTON CHURCHILL.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Merlin: The Doctor's Saturday Night Replacement
From timesonline: The success of Doctor Who, and to a lesser extent Robin Hood, on Saturday nights encouraged producers Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy to develop an ambitious new version of the legend of Merlin and Arthur, geared for a new type of audience. “We didn’t want to make a 15th-century version of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. We wanted to produce something that merged the legend with big family entertainment,” Murphy says. “That’s something Doctor Who has made possible. The BBC is more willing to commission innovative and fantastical programmes.”
As they looked at how to approach Merlin, their first influence was the US show Smallville. Merlin aims to do for the Arthurian legend what Smallville has done so effectively for the story of Clark Kent – recounting his life long before he became Superman. Set in a Camelot that existed before the golden age, it is a kingdom in which knights sit around a square table, where Lady Guinevere is a servant girl called Gwen, where magic is banned, and Merlin and Arthur are young men.
Follow the link to read all the story.
Merlin has aired on the BBC today
As they looked at how to approach Merlin, their first influence was the US show Smallville. Merlin aims to do for the Arthurian legend what Smallville has done so effectively for the story of Clark Kent – recounting his life long before he became Superman. Set in a Camelot that existed before the golden age, it is a kingdom in which knights sit around a square table, where Lady Guinevere is a servant girl called Gwen, where magic is banned, and Merlin and Arthur are young men.
Follow the link to read all the story.
Merlin has aired on the BBC today
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
RTD Wish List
Slow Doctor Who news these days, have to take the rough with the smooth. Sadly it's about RTD and his thoughts on the future of Doctor Who.
I'll be glad when he's gone...
Davies, who will stand down as lead writer and executive producer of the show next year, has said that he would like to see Tovey, who appeared in Alan Bennett's play The History Boys, take the role of the Doctor and have J.K Rowling guest in a Christmas special.
Read it all at the Daily Telegraph
I'll be glad when he's gone...
Davies, who will stand down as lead writer and executive producer of the show next year, has said that he would like to see Tovey, who appeared in Alan Bennett's play The History Boys, take the role of the Doctor and have J.K Rowling guest in a Christmas special.
Read it all at the Daily Telegraph
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Coming to America?
From digitalspy.com, two episodes of the Doctor Who 2009 specials will be filmed in the United States, according to a BBC source. David Tennant is growing in popularly in America and the show receives good ratings on America’s Sci-Fi Channel.
There has been no official word from the beeb, but this could be true, the source is quoted as saying RTD will be leaving as producer after this coming year and he wants to go out with a bang, spending records amounts of money on these upcoming specials.
Stay tuned for official word from the BBC.
There has been no official word from the beeb, but this could be true, the source is quoted as saying RTD will be leaving as producer after this coming year and he wants to go out with a bang, spending records amounts of money on these upcoming specials.
Stay tuned for official word from the BBC.
Movie Wish List #1
From digitalspy.com: Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies wants Catherine Zeta-Jones to play The Doctor's assistant in a movie.Davies, who was born in Swansea, said he would like the Welsh actress to star in a big screen adaptation of the cult BBC show.
The Ultimate Adventure
Playing to the right in Gallifrey TV is The Ultimate Adventure Stage Play. Which some wonderful person recorded in 1989 and has put on youtube. Got to love the fans!The Ultimate Adventure was a 1989 stage play, written by Terrance Dicks based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who.
The play ran from 23 March and starred Jon Pertwee (who had played the Third Doctor in the series) as the Doctor. On 29 April Pertwee was ill, so his understudy David Banks, who played the Cyber Leader in the series from Earthshock onwards, played the Doctor for the matinee and evening performances. Pertwee continued in the role until 3 June and two days later Colin Baker, who had played the Sixth Doctor, took over the lead until the run ended on 19 August. The play was adjusted accordingly to conform with the Sixth Doctor's persona.
The play ran from 23 March and starred Jon Pertwee (who had played the Third Doctor in the series) as the Doctor. On 29 April Pertwee was ill, so his understudy David Banks, who played the Cyber Leader in the series from Earthshock onwards, played the Doctor for the matinee and evening performances. Pertwee continued in the role until 3 June and two days later Colin Baker, who had played the Sixth Doctor, took over the lead until the run ended on 19 August. The play was adjusted accordingly to conform with the Sixth Doctor's persona.
Big Finish Audio is releasing the play as an audio adventure staring Colin Baker in the role
False McGann Casting According to BBC
As I said Thursday, the McGann story should be taken with a grain of salt...
Digidalspy is reporting: The BBC has rejected tabloid claims that Paul McGann has been cast in a forthcoming Doctor Who special.
A spokeswoman for the show told Digital Spy: "There is no truth to the story at all."
I still like to think there is some truth in the story, McGann could have been one of the best Doctor's given more of a chance on screen. Thanks to his audio stories though, we at least get some nice stories of the 8th Doctor. What do you all think?
Follow the link above for the story.
Digidalspy is reporting: The BBC has rejected tabloid claims that Paul McGann has been cast in a forthcoming Doctor Who special.
A spokeswoman for the show told Digital Spy: "There is no truth to the story at all."
I still like to think there is some truth in the story, McGann could have been one of the best Doctor's given more of a chance on screen. Thanks to his audio stories though, we at least get some nice stories of the 8th Doctor. What do you all think?
Follow the link above for the story.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Oh I hope This One is True!!
Grain of salt time again my fellow whoivians. The Sun is reporting: Paul McGann is to return for one of the Doctor Who Specials next year. He is expected to begin filming in October or November for one of four feature-length specials to be shown instead of a series in 2009.Flashback scenes will see him battered from the Time War and shorn of the long hair he had in the film.
An insider said: “Fans loved Paul’s Doctor and feel he was never given the proper chance to shine. Reference is often made to the Time War which wiped out the Time Lords and this will give them a taste of that.”
Mr. McGann has been playing the Time-Lord in Big Finish Audio stories for several years now.
Tate and Simms to Return?
Again from the Sun: The 40-year-old comedy queen, Cathrine Tate who played the Time Lord’s dippy sidekick Donna Noble, will reappear in one of four Who specials planned for next year.
And fans will be delighted — and a bit scared — to learn Life On Mars star John Simm, 38, is also back.
And fans will be delighted — and a bit scared — to learn Life On Mars star John Simm, 38, is also back.
Tennant in the Doctor Who Movie?
Found this on The Daily Telegraph, David Tennant is in negotiations to play the lead role in a new film version of Doctor Who, it has been reported. BBC managers are seeking funding for the film, according to The Sun newspaper. A corporation source said: "For ages, BBC Worldwide held the rights and were planning to make a movie, but it got held up and former BBC1 boss Lorraine Heggessey decided to bring back the TV series in 2005.
The story is also on Metro, What's On TV and TeleText
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Robin Hood Series 3
From the BBC: BBC Publicity have confirmed that Jonas Armstrong aka Robin Hood will be leaving the show next year. How the legacy unfolds after Jonas leaves is in itself mysterious and intriguing, and guaranteed to make fans desperate to find out what happens next.Series 3 returns in 2009 and Robin is older and tougher, hell bent on revenge following the tragic murder of Marian by Gisborne and the Sheriff's failure to kill Prince John. The Sheriff is more precarious and unpredictable than ever. There's also the much anticipated arrival of Friar Tuck who joins the gang.
Jonas Armstrong says, "Playing Robin Hood has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Over the last three years I've met some wonderful people and have only amazing memories to take with me. I'm grateful to the fans for their support and to all the cast and crew for their friendship and loyalty throughout, but the time has come to take on new challenges and look at new opportunities."
Executive Producer, Foz Allan says, "We cannot confirm the series climax nor can we guarantee who will survive and who won't. You will have to watch it to see! But we can assure you Robin's exit will be unmissable."
Robin Hood Series 3 is currently filming in Budapest and will return to BBC One in 2009 for another 13 episodes.
io9 Talks to Paul Cornell
Paul Cornell talked to io9.com and while he helped to reinvent British time-travel soap Doctor Who, with his contributions to the New Adventures novels, his webcast starring Richard E. Grant, and some of the most moving scripts of the new series. He's also worked on Marvel Comics, including the new Fantastic Four: True Story, and he's adapting an Iain M. Banks story for radio. He explained to them why he's no longer quite so interested in walking on the dark side. Read it at the link above.
Doctor Who Rumors
From digital spy.com : Catherine Tate and John Simm will return to Doctor Who next year.
Tate will reprise her role as assistant Donna Noble for one of the four specials planned for next year, while Life On Mars star Simm will return as villainous Time Lord The Master.
A Who source told The Sun: "Fans will be delighted to see Catherine back. She was one of the wackiest companions of all time and she brought heaps of humour. And it's great to have John back - he and David Tennant have a real nemesis chemistry."
Veteran actor Bernard Cribbins will also be back to play Donna's grandfather Wilf.
Tate, whose character's memory was wiped in last year's series finale, earlier expressed her desire to return to the cult show, saying: "In science fiction, anything is possible."
Tate will reprise her role as assistant Donna Noble for one of the four specials planned for next year, while Life On Mars star Simm will return as villainous Time Lord The Master.
A Who source told The Sun: "Fans will be delighted to see Catherine back. She was one of the wackiest companions of all time and she brought heaps of humour. And it's great to have John back - he and David Tennant have a real nemesis chemistry."
Veteran actor Bernard Cribbins will also be back to play Donna's grandfather Wilf.
Tate, whose character's memory was wiped in last year's series finale, earlier expressed her desire to return to the cult show, saying: "In science fiction, anything is possible."
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