Doctor Who: Press Launch today for the 11th Hour – Clip Inside
March 18, 2010 by jackie
Filed under BBC, British TV, Doctor Who, Wales
The BBC held the press launch for the new series of Doctor Who starring Matt Smith today in Cardiff.
A couple news pieces came out of the event:
- There will be a Christmas special for Christmas 2010
- There will be a new series of Doctor Who this time next year as well
Here’s an excellent video captured by the awesome folks at Blogtor who that features an interview with new Doctor Matt Smith and also shows an exclusive clip from the first episode of the new series, The 11th hour.
Enjoy!
This Week in Doctor Who: 11th Hour Promo Pics, BBC America Launch, Matt Smith and Karen Gillan Interviewed,
March 15, 2010 by jonathan
Filed under BBC, British TV, Doctor Who, Latest, This Week in Doctor Who
We’re just under 3 weeks now until the premiere (and five weeks until it premieres in America) of Matt Smith as the new Doctor in Doctor Who Series five. The publicity machine is ramping up and there’s much to report this week in our weekly edition of This Week in Doctor Who.
Official 11th Hour Synopsis Released
The BBC has released the official synopsis for the first episode of series 5. And it sounds exciting!
The Doctor has regenerated into a brand new man, but danger strikes before he can even recover. With the TARDIS wrecked, and the sonic screwdriver destroyed, the new Doctor has just 20 minutes to save the whole world – and only Amy Pond to help him.
The 11th Hour Promo Pics
Here are some official promotional pictures from the BBC for the first episode of series 5 – The Eleventh Hour.
Special Doctor Who Event at Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo
BBC America will be hitting the road and attending the upcoming Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo with an exclusive airing of the first 2 episodes of Series 5.
From the C2E2 blog:
The new series of Doctor Who – featuring the debut of Matt Smith as The Doctor and Karen Gillan as companion Amy Pond – kicks off on BBC America on Saturday, April 17, but BBC America and C2E2 are giving Chicago fans a head start!
BBC America presents its special premiere screening of the first two episodes of Doctor Who on Friday, April 16. Fans attending will be the first to see Episode 2 in the U.S.
After spending the day at the con, gather together with your fellow Who fans at 8 PM in room E353 to witness the first two adventures of The Doctor and Amy Pond.
This happens to be right in our backyard and we’re going to try and attend if we can get press access. It would be a lot of fun!
Matt Smith Interview in the Guardian
New Doctor Matt Smith was recently interview by the Guardian. They followed him for 6 months as the new series filmed and there are some very interesting tidbits about the upcoming series.
Here’s an excerpt:
Today Smith is wearing jeans and a sweater rather than the Time Lord’s natty new bow tie and tweed jacket – but there’s still no mistaking the thick, shiny quiff that will surely spawn a million youthful imitations this spring. (The bow tie, with tweed jacket and braces, was Smith’s idea, and a last-minute replacement for a ‘more piratey’ look that the producers had developed.) Though Smith, 27, received good notices for his breakthrough TV role, in the little-watched BBC2 political drama Party Animals, he was a surprise choice to play the Doctor. His energy and projection silence the room as the read-through gets under way, but they are almost matched by Moffat, who reads the stage directions so fast that people have trouble turning their pages quickly enough to keep up.
‘It’s basically Trumpton,’ Moffat says of Leadworth, the fictional English village in which the Doctor – his Tardis out of control – crash-lands at the beginning of the episode. At 60 minutes, this episode will be a third longer than most, yet it still has plenty to get through. Smith hasn’t quite finished regenerating – a process that varies in length from Doctor to Doctor, but for Smith will carry on throughout episode one of the new run. There’s his new companion to introduce: Amy Pond, played by 22-year-old Karen Gillan – who was the last person to audition for the role, and who Moffat says was ‘a bit kookier’ than the others. And then, of course, there’s the obligatory threat of global annihilation – in the form of the Atraxi, an orbiting crowd of thuggish galactic policemen – to dispatch.
Read the rest of the excellent article here.
Karen Gillan Interviewed at the BBC
New companion Karen Gillan was recently interviewed over at BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat and let slip some interesting tidbits about her upcoming work on Series 5.
Here’s an excerpt:
Doctor Who’s new companion, actress Karen Gillan, says she’s “completely nervous” about the airing of her first episode.
The 22-year-old admitted the series debut was always going to be daunting but that the production team were all “really proud” of their work.
Doctor number eleven – Matt Smith – will also be introduced when the show returns at Easter.
Gillan said her on-screen partner would win over fans and silence those who’ve raised eyebrows about choosing a relatively unknown young actor.
“What Matt’s done is something completely incredible”, she said. “He’s completely made the part his own and I think people really are going to fall in love with his Doctor.”
The Inverness-born actress said that Smith is a bit of a joker on set and “like an annoying older brother – but annoying in a brilliant way.”
Read the rest of the Karen Gillan interview here.
She also revealed that the 27-year-old brings a guitar to the set, to strum away at during takes. (Although she’s yet to find out if he’s any good).
Be sure to check back next Monday for more great Doctor Who News in This Week in Doctor Who.
This Week in Doctor Who: Karen Gillan Gets Sexy, Matt Smith Opens Up, More Set Pics Galore – SPOILERS!
March 8, 2010 by jonathan
Filed under BBC, British TV, Doctor Who, This Week in Doctor Who
As we count down to Doctor Who on April 3rd – there are many exciting things to report in the Whoverse. This week we have sexy pictures of new companion Karen Gillan, More Episode Names, Matt Smith Opens up to the Guardian and some awesome set pics.
Light Spoilers!!! You’ve Been Warned!!!
Karen Gillan Gets Sexy for InStyle UK
One thing I’m looking forward to with the new series is the new companion Karen Gillan – who is quite the looker. It’s been awhile since the Doctor had a hot young companion so it will be a nice change of pace. Let’s just hope he doesn’t fall for this one too!
Anyway, as part of her increasing fame, Karen Gillan has posed for some fashion pictures for InStyle Magazine.
Here’s a few:
New Episode Titles Revealed
The titles for six episodes have now leaked out and they only get me more excited.
They are in broadcast order (starting April 3rd in the UK, April 17th in the USA):
“The Eleventh Hour”
“The Beast Below”
“Victory of the Daleks”
“The Time of Angels”
“Flesh and Stone”
“Vampires in Venice”
Matt Smith Opens Up to the Guardian
Matt Smith was featured in an interview in the Guardian last weekend talking about everything Doctor Who and what it’s like to step into David Tennant’s shoes.
Here’s an excerpt:
Actually, Smith didn’t originally hope he could be the Doctor. He hoped – rather, assumed – he would be a footballer. He grew up in Northampton, went to a good local secondary which had formerly been a grammar school, did as much work as was necessary to see him through his exams, and played football. Every day, every evening, he played. He was good, too. Signed on at youth level with Northampton Town, then Nottingham Forest and Leicester City. His dad had been a decent centre-back, and his grandfather had played as a striker for Notts County. There was only one thing he was ever going to be: a first-class centre-back.
Then, at 16, he got a back injury. For a year his father, who runs a plastics business, drove him from Northampton to Leicester every day for treatment. Eventually, he returned to action. But it wasn’t the same – the pace, confidence and hunger had gone. Leicester City released him. “I could have signed for a lower league club but it was a risk, and the last few games I didn’t want to play, I dreaded it. I’d lost that desire, the urge, the enjoyment, all the things you need in life. I mean, what’s the point in doing something you don’t enjoy?”
Read the rest of this great profile here.
More Awesome Doctor Who Filming Set Pictures
These pictures are from episode 11 of the new series which will probably air in June. The biggest surprise is that JAMES CORDEN from Gavin and Stacey is guest starring in an episode. I’m taking bets now as to whether or not he happens to say ‘What’s Occurin’?
Cool Doctor Who Merchandise From the BBC America Shop: Figures, T-Shirts, DVD’s and More
March 3, 2010 by jonathan
Filed under Anglophile Deals, Anglophile Gear, Doctor Who, british products
I was browsing the BBC America shop today and I found some really cool products I thought I’d share with you guys. I love Doctor Who and they have a great selection of Doctor Who merchandise. Here are my favorite Dr Who gifts.
If you’ve been wondering where to buy a real sonic screwdriver or a Tardis t-shirt – this list if for you! My favorite item on this list is the Doctor Who Tardis USB Hub – I’ve had one for a couple years now and it’s awesome!
BBC America Announces Series 5 Doctor Who Air Dates! April 17, 2010 is the DAY!
February 25, 2010 by jackie
Filed under BBC, British TV, Doctor Who
April 17th. is the day the story of Doctor Who resumes, here in the United States. BBC America has just announced this officially as the date that they’ll premiere the much anticipated new season of Doctor Who. As fans await the arrival of the new doctor played by Matt Smith, they were also sorry to see David Tennant’s Doctor go.
Variety magazine is reporting some peeks into what the next series of Doctor Who holds for audiences. Apparently the TARDIS will be visiting; 1800’s France, 16th century Venice and Britain of the future. Karen Gillan will be the new assistant to help the Doctor travel through time and space. While, I may never travel through time and space,
I know where I will be on April 17th, in front of my television! However, if you are lucky enough to be in Britain you get to see the new series of Doctor Who, a bit earlier. The UK air date for the premiere of Doctor Who Series 5 is set for April 3.
