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.
Doctor Who Series 5 Airdates Confirmed by the BBC – Matt Smith Doctor Who Airing in 5 Weeks
February 22, 2010 by jonathan
Filed under BBC, Doctor Who
Great news for hungry Doctor Who Fans – the BBC in Britian confirmed the premiere of series five of Doctor Who – the first episodes to feature the new Doctor played by Matt Smith.
Doctor Who Series 5 (or series 1 depending on which geek you ask) will begin airing Saturday, April 3rd, 2010.
No word yet from BBC America on when they’ll be airing in the USA – but all their marketing materials indicate this spring, not long after they air in the UK. Which is awesome for American Doctor Who fans.
Only 5 weekends to go!
BBC America Exclusive: New Doctor Who Series Five Matt Smith Trailer
February 20, 2010 by jonathan
Filed under BBC, British TV, Doctor Who
This just aired in the UK and it’s now available for US users to check out on the BBC America Website. We’ve embedded it below for your pleasure.
Daleks! Weeping Angels! Silurians! Oh My!
Looks great! Can’t wait!
No word yet on an airdate. Just Spring 2010.
