Scott Brown: America Is Finally Ready for “Doctor Who”
November 11, 2009 || Category: Editorial, TV News || Tags: Doctor Who || 5 Comments
Wired columnist Scott Brown has an intriguing essay on why the United States may finally be ready to embrace “Doctor Who.”
Having been a fan since the mid-’80’s and seen the show on the verge of breaking out of its cult stutus (until Michael Grade put the show in haitus and ruined the momentum), the article [...]
Moffatt Promises Smith “Won’t Disappoint”
November 4, 2009 || Category: TV News || Tags: Doctor Who || 5 Comments
A lot of new “Doctor Who” fans are worried about where the series will go without David Tennant in the iconic role as the Doctor.
Tennant is leaving the series after three and a half seasons as the universe’s best known Time Lord. And while the actor says that he has his regrets about leaving “the best part in the world,” he knows that his successor is the right man for the role.
Potential “Doctor Who” DVD Release Schedule Announced
October 21, 2009 || Category: On DVD || Tags: Doctor Who || Leave a Comment
“Doctor Who” fans in the UK should get their wallets ready for the early moths of 2010. The Doctor Who News Page reports that several retail outlets have listed a preliminary schedule of releases for the first quarter of next year.
January 4 will see the release of the Peladon box-set. This release will include two [...]
BBC Unveils New “Doctor Who” Logo
October 6, 2009 || Category: TV News || Tags: Doctor Who || 14 Comments
When “Doctor Who” returns next year, it will be with a new lead actor, a new companion and a new production team.
And, it appears, with a new logo.
The BBC unveiled the new look for the “Doctor Who” logo yesterday. This new logo replaces the one that had been in use for the past four [...]
“Doctor Who - Alternate Empire” Debuts
September 30, 2009 || Category: Fan Films || Tags: Doctor Who || 5 Comments
This week marks the debut of the fan-film, “Doctor Who - Alternate Empire.”
This new six-part web series stars Julian Bane as the Doctor and Caroline Morahan as Samantha.
Travelling through time and space, the Doctor and Samantha come face to face with new alien race – the KRALL.
A powerful master race that plan to conquer a [...]
Color Restored to Classic “Doctor Who” Story
September 21, 2009 || Category: On DVD, TV News || Tags: Doctor Who || 1 Comment
When it was originally screened in 1971, “Doctor Who”’s” ‘The Mind of Evil’ aired in full color. Since that time, the original color masters were destroyed, leaving only a black and white print of the story with only a few color clips discovered.
And while other stories from the Jon Pertwee era have seen their [...]
“Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin” — A Slice of SciFi DVD Review
August 27, 2009 || Category: DVD Reviews || Tags: Doctor Who || 1 Comment
Reviewed by: Michael Hickerson (Slice of SciFi News Editor)
Actors: Tom Baker
Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Region: Region 1
Number of discs: 1
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: BBC Warner
DVD Release Date: September 1, 2009
Run Time: 94 minutes
A classic that earns the distinction and is a crossroads for classic “Who”
Robert Holmes’ 1976 masterpiece “The Deadly [...]
Big Finish Renews “Doctor Who” Contract
August 19, 2009 || Category: Audio Productions || Tags: Doctor Who || 3 Comments
Good news for fans of the audio adventures of the Doctor.
The popular Big Finish audios will continue until at least December of 2010.
Big Finish, who has published monthly audio dramas featuring all of the remaining Doctors from the classic series (with the exception of Tom Baker) for several years now, recently extended their contract with [...]
“Doctor Who” Movie Not on the Way
August 3, 2009 || Category: TV News || Tags: Doctor Who || Leave a Comment
At last week’s ComicCon panel for the BBC’s hit revival of “Doctor Who,” producer Julie Gardner informed the audience that despite rumors to the contrary, a big-screen version of everyone’s favorite Time-Lord was not in the immediate future.
“We are not making any announcement about a Doctor Who movie,” she said. “I’m really sorry. I don’t [...]
“Doctor Who: The Planet of the Dead” — A Slice of SciFi DVD and Blu-Ray Review
August 3, 2009 || Category: DVD Reviews || Tags: Doctor Who || Leave a Comment
Reviewed by: Michael Hickerson (Slice of SciFi Editor)
Actors: David Tennant, Michelle Ryan
Format: Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
Subtitles: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: BBC Warner
DVD Release Date: July 28, 2009
Run Time: 60 minutes
Had it been part [...]
Say Hello to the New Doctor in the House
July 21, 2009 || Category: TV News || Tags: Doctor Who || 21 Comments
Here is a first glimpse at what the new Doctor Who (26 year-old Matt Smith) will look like in full regalia - clothing and that famous police box - the TARDIS.
Also pictured with Matt Smith is Karen Gillan, the new girl in the Doctor’s life. Gillan was chosen by Steven Moffat as the [...]
FanCast Lists 50 Genre Shows You Need To Watch
July 14, 2009 || Category: TV News || Tags: Battlestar Galactica, Doctor Who, Star Trek, Stargate || 5 Comments
Fancast columnist Julia Diddy has an interesting column this week, listing the 50 SciFi Series That You Need To Watch.
It’s an interesting list and it could give you some ideas of things to put into your Netflix queue or watch on-line during the summer repeat months.
Of course, I do have to question the validity of [...]
Editorial: What A “Doctor Who” Movie Could Mean for the Matt Smith Era
July 9, 2009 || Category: Editorial, Featured || Tags: Doctor Who || 18 Comments
Editorial by: Michael Hickerson (Slice of SciFi Editor)
For the upcoming San Diego Comic Con, outgoing “Doctor Who” producer Russell T. Davies has elusive promised that he would make an big announcement regarding the series. Given the fact that actor David Tennant will be making the jump across the pond to join Davies on the panel, [...]
“Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead” — A Slice of SciFi Review
July 1, 2009 || Category: TV Reviews || Tags: Doctor Who || 6 Comments
Reviewed by: Samuel K. Sloan (Farpoint Media News Consultant)
Premiere Date: July 26, 2009
Executive Producer: Russell T. Davies
Director: James Strong
Writers: Russell T. Davies and Gareth Roberts
Actors: David Tennant, Michelle Ryan, Lee Evans, Noma Dumezweni, Adam James, Victoria Alcock, David Ames, Ellen Thomas, Reginald Tsiboe, Daniel Kaluuya, Keith Parry, Paul Kasey and Ruari Mears
SoSF Rating = 4.5 [...]
BBC Examines Target Novelizations
June 30, 2009 || Category: Book News, TV News || Tags: Doctor Who || 5 Comments
In the days before VHS, much less DVD, fans of classic “Doctor Who” could only experience their favorite or old “Doctor Who” serial via an occasional BBC repeat or the phenomeon of the Target novelizations. Launched in the mid-70’s during Jon Pertwee’s tenure as the Doctor, the novelizations of popular “Doctor Who” serials were a [...]
Eleven Doctors for “Children in Need”?
June 26, 2009 || Category: News, TV News || Tags: Doctor Who || 3 Comments
It could be the moment that “Doctor Who” fans have dreamed about for years or it could be another rumor.
British newspaper, the Daily Mirror is reporting that this year’s “Doctor Who” segment will feature the first-ever on-screen meeting of all eleven incarnations of the Doctor. Yes, that includes future Doctor Matt Smith and the [...]
New Photo Reveals “Doctor Who” SPOILERS
June 16, 2009 || Category: TV News || Tags: Doctor Who || 13 Comments
A new photo from the set of the upcoming holiday special for “Doctor Who” contains a major SPOILER and confirms a rumor that’s been floating around the Net for the past several weeks.
If you don’t want to know, please turn back now….
Fan Has “Doctor Who” Themed Funeral
June 11, 2009 || Category: Bizarre News, Featured, Human Interest, TV News || Tags: Doctor Who || 4 Comments
Wales’ Sebastian Neale loved “Doctor Who.” How much you ask?
Enough to have a “Doctor Who” themed funeral. The 26-year old fan recently passed away. But instead of the standard funeral, Neale had a “Doctor Who” themed one, including having his casket look like the exterior of the Doctor’s TARDIS.
Attendees to the funeral were greeted by [...]
“Doctor Who” Opening Credits To Go Old School
June 3, 2009 || Category: TV News || Tags: Doctor Who || 4 Comments
When “Doctor Who” returns next year, fans will probably notice a lot of changes. The most immediate change will be in the opening credits.
According to Bleeding Cool, the series will return to a tradition the original series followed for 22 and a half of its original 26 seasons–featuring the current Doctor’s face in the [...]
BBC America To Show “Doctor Who” Specials
May 28, 2009 || Category: TV News || Tags: Doctor Who || 2 Comments
American fans eager to see the final installments of David Tennant’s tenure as Doctor won’t have to wait much longer. BBC America has acquired the rights to the five specials and will begin airing them this summer.
According to Variety, last year’s Christmas episode, “The Next Doctor” will air in June and the Easter special, “Planet [...]
“Doctor Who: Battlefield” — A Slice of SciFi DVD Review
May 6, 2009 || Category: DVD Reviews || Tags: Doctor Who || 1 Comment
Reviewed by: Michael Hickerson (Farpoint Media News Director)
Actors: Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Jean Marsh, Nicholas Courtney
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Original recording remastered, Subtitled, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 2
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: BBC Warner
DVD Release Date: May 5, 2009
Run Time: 95 minutes
Slice of SciFi Rating: 3.0 out of [...]
“Doctor Who: The E-Space Trilogy” — A Slice of SciFi DVD Review
May 4, 2009 || Category: DVD Reviews || Tags: Doctor Who || 1 Comment
Reviewed by: Michael Hickerson (Farpoint Media News Director)
Actors: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Matthew Waterhouse
Format: Box set, Collector’s Edition, Color, DVD-Video, Original recording remastered, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 3
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: BBC Warner
DVD Release Date: May 5, 2009
Run Time: 288 minutes
Slice of SciFi Rating: 4.5 out [...]
Claire Bloom to Guest Star on “Doctor Who”
April 30, 2009 || Category: TV News || Tags: Doctor Who || 1 Comment
If the latest casting report for “Doctor Who” is true, the Stephen Moffat era cannot start soon enough.
According to the Daily Telegraph, actress Claire Bloom has been cast for the upcoming two-part holiday special as the mother of the Doctor.
“It is happening. They are filming at the moment. I have been organising her schedule,” her [...]
Rumor: Gillian Anderson on “Doctor Who”?
April 27, 2009 || Category: TV News || Tags: Doctor Who || 7 Comments
Could Agent Scully find the truth is out there–in the TARDIS?
According to Den of Geek, actress Gillian Anderson is in discussions with the “Doctor Who” production team for a guest-starring role in the upcoming fifth series. The web site cites the Daily Mirror as the source for the rumor, though nothing has yet been confirmed [...]
Editorial: So You Want to Be a “Doctor Who” Fan, Part One: The Episodes
April 22, 2009 || Category: Editorial || Tags: Doctor Who || 5 Comments
Written by: Michael Hickerson (Farpoint Media News Director and long-time “Doctor Who” fan).
So, you’ve just finished watching “Planet of the Dead” for the tenth time, memorized the trailer for “Waters of Mars” and have analyzed every last nuance out of the scenes included and the potential anagram. And now you’ve got about seven [...]
Doctor Who: The Key To Time Special Edition — A Slice of SciFi DVD Review
April 16, 2009 || Category: DVD Reviews || Tags: Doctor Who || 1 Comment
Reviewed by: Michael Hickerson (Farpoint Media News Director)
Actors: Tom Baker, Mary Tamm
Format: Box set, Collector’s Edition, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Original recording remastered, Special Edition, Subtitled, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 7
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: BBC Warner
DVD Release Date: March 3, 2009
Run [...]
Doctor Who: “Planet of the Dead” Review
April 13, 2009 || Category: Featured, TV Reviews || Tags: Doctor Who || 10 Comments
Reviewed by: Michael Hickerson (SoSF Editor)
The most enjoyable of the “Doctor Who” specials produced to date
“Doctor Who” holiday specials are meant to be one thing–pure, simple fun. They’re meant to be a nice way to relax and spend some time with an old friend during the holiday season.
So far, we’ve had four Christmas specials [...]
Friends, Enemies Could Return for Tennant’s Final Outing
March 23, 2009 || Category: TV News || Tags: Doctor Who || 2 Comments
MSN is reporting that for David Tennant’s final voyage in the TARDIS fans could see the return of a lot of familiar faces, including Billie Piper, Catherine Tate and Freema Ageyman. Also included could be John Simms as the Master and Jessica Hynes, who played the Doctor’s love-interest while he was human in “Human Nature/The [...]
Rumor: Murray Will Be New “Who” Companion
March 11, 2009 || Category: TV News || Tags: Doctor Who || 5 Comments
The latest rumor concerning “Doctor Who” is that British actress, Hannah Murray, is the leading candidate to play the Doctor’s next companion with the series returns in 2010.
Murray is best known for her work on the BBC series, “Skins.”
A BBC insider said: “Hannah did some challenging stuff in Skins and they see her as an [...]
Smith Will Have New TARDIS Interior
March 4, 2009 || Category: TV News || Tags: Doctor Who || 6 Comments
Maybe this is the TARDIS re-design some fans were talking about on our Voice Mail show a few weeks ago.
The TARDIS will get a new interior design with Matt Smith takes over at the 11th Doctor next year according to the Daily Mirror. The BBC recently signed off on a new design for the interior [...]
