Doctor Who

[Nekov]

Awesome cupcakes



Also, when Dr Who coming back? I'm too lazy to google it.

[robwebster]

Autumn 2012. And we don't know how many episodes will air this year, and how many next year, but I believe a number of 'em are being held over for the 50th Anniversary in 2013.

Chances are, it'll be October. 'Cos they've not even started filming yet. They typically start broadcast about 9 months after filming begins, so currently, it's looking like the best case scenario will be...

• October - December 2012:
  Seven episodes, plus Christmas Special.
• January - February 2013:
  Six episodes.
• Autumn 2013:
  Thirteen episodes, plus Anniversary special, plus christmas special.

Steven Moffat has been very forthright in saying that we're getting more episodes, not less, so that's very possible, but he is known for putting a bit of a spin on things. So it's just as likely that we're getting...

• October - December 2012:
  Seven episodes, plus Christmas Special.
• Autumn 2013:
  Six episodes, plus Anniversary special, plus christmas special.

Frankly, it's anyone's guess, at this point.

[Nekov]

Thanks   

[Sigz]

Watching Torchwood season 1. Really liking it so far, besides "Random Shoes" which was horrible.

[Sigz]

Started the first Doctor

[adameastment]

Autumn 2012. And we don't know how many episodes will air this year, and how many next year, but I believe a number of 'em are being held over for the 50th Anniversary in 2013.

Chances are, it'll be October. 'Cos they've not even started filming yet. They typically start broadcast about 9 months after filming begins, so currently, it's looking like the best case scenario will be...

• October - December 2012:
  Seven episodes, plus Christmas Special.
• January - February 2013:
  Six episodes.
• Autumn 2013:
  Thirteen episodes, plus Anniversary special, plus christmas special.

Steven Moffat has been very forthright in saying that we're getting more episodes, not less, so that's very possible, but he is known for putting a bit of a spin on things. So it's just as likely that we're getting...

• October - December 2012:
  Seven episodes, plus Christmas Special.
• Autumn 2013:
  Six episodes, plus Anniversary special, plus christmas special.

Frankly, it's anyone's guess, at this point.

From what I read slightly after when you posted, it seemed it would be a large stream of all 2012/2013's episodes, ie. 28 episodes. Whether that's just my interpretation I dunno

[Super Dude]

I thought this might interest some of you:

https://trekmovie.com/2012/02/13/details-and-cover-from-star-trek-tngdoctor-who-assimilation2-crossover-comic/

[Nekov]

I'm not sure what to make of that. I like both DW and ST but a crossover? I'll wait and see what comes out of it.

[skydivingninja]

My first thought was of the X-Men/TNG crossover novel.  Yes a novel.  That was actually published and sold for American money.



My first instinct to stay clear of a DW/TNG crossover but to be honest I love both franchises too much to not pass on it.  Even if its just to see how bad it is.

[Cecilia]

Totally unplanned.

Valentine's Day card I made my boyfriend on the left, and the one he made me on the right

[Nekov]

Your boyfriend is a very lucky man

[Cecilia]

Thank you!

But I'm the lucky one, to have him!

[Fiery Winds]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/news/bulletin_120222_01/New_Series_New_Details

[Nekov]

[ariich]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/news/bulletin_120321_02/Jenna-Louise_Coleman_Announced_as_New_Companion

[Sigz]

GODDAMMIT RICH I WAS JUST ABOUT TO POST THAT

And I have no idea who that is, so no comment.

[Nekov]

I saw this thread was updated and that Sigz was the last poster so I immediately knew there were good news. I have no clue who that girl is but I'm Ok with her




As long as she's not tan and smiling like a creepy fuck

[Implode]

Here's a much less terrifying photo.

[ariich]

I posted that one first, before the weird creepy photos!

[ACID_FOX]

She looks creepy as fuck.

[jonny108]

A few spoilery bits.

The BBC has confirmed rumours that Doctor Who Series 7 will be split over two years. They will only air six episodes in 2012, the remainder in 2013.

“Six of them will come out this year, including the Christmas special and then eight in the next year,” said Steven Moffat.

It was also announced that Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill will make their final appearance in episode 5.

Moffat revealed: “Amy and Rory will leave in the fifth episode that goes out, and it will be a final encounter with the Weeping Angels.”

Adding: “Not everyone gets out alive. And I mean it this time!”

The Daleks have also been confirmed to appear in the Autumn run.

[Implode]

I posted that one first, before the weird creepy photos!

Ah. That picture wasn't displaying for me.

[Nekov]

I posted that one first, before the weird creepy photos!

Ah. That picture wasn't displaying for me.

Can't see it either

[ariich]

Ah ok, it was a link to IMDB, maybe they don't like hotlinking as it's not showing up for me anymore either.

[Sigz]

I love that entire exchange.

[robwebster]

That is seven different brands of beautiful, right there.

And speaking of seven different brands of beautiful - Karen Gillan et al. are heading off to New York to film, this week! Don't know if we've got any NY Doctor Who fans kicking about here, but do see if you can follow them around. They're lovely, probably. They filmed a David Tennant episode in my hometown - lots of standing around, but really exciting standing around. Would recommend it.

[ACID_FOX]

Torchwood filmed an episode in my town, and obviously there's Cardiff which is about 30 minutes away

[robwebster]

Did you pop down? My brother's currently at uni in Cardiff - I've always upheld that I'm going to visit every time there's a Doctor Who ep filming. Not actually colluded yet, 'cos of the... I'm hesitant to say "hamfisted," given that I really like the people on the production team and the show they end up creating, and for all I know they know precisely what they're doing, but what with the delays and such the production schedule has not looked even a little bit elegant, as of late. Still! Soon. Preferably before Karen and Arthur wrap up filming.

Actually! Just noticed. This thread doesn't have a link to the series 7 trailer yet! How on earth did you all get by without me...!?

SUPER COOL TRAILER!

Current production info, for anyone who's interested. No spoilers that haven't been announced by the production team (and if anyone knows how best to tell their story, it's them!), but if you're planning to go in blind, then definitely look away now...

Episode 1.
by Steven Moffat
Series opener, nothing's been filmed yet as far as I'm aware.

Episode 2.
by Chris Chibnall (42, The Hungry Earth)
I think this is the one with Mark Williams and David Bradley, seems to feature giant robots and Cleopatra.

Episode 3.
by Toby Whithouse (School Reunion, Vampires in Venice, The God Complex)
Filmed in Spain, a Western, forms most of the above trailer. Features some android-looking fella.

Episode 4.
by Chris Chibnall
As far as I know, this is the one that features a relatively new returning villain, and a much, much older returning villain. To say I'm ridiculously intrigued by that last picture is... something of an understatement.

Episode 5.
by Steven Moffat
Amy and Rory's last episode. Filmed in New York, this one, and being filmed right now. Featuring another returning villain in their (long overdue) first ever finale.

Then!

Episode 6. (Christmas Special)
by Steven Moffat.
New companion!

And the rest are to follow on the other side of Christmas, the current plan being to air them aaaalmost continuously. Which I'd wholeheartedly approve of.

Sorry if I'm teaching granny how to suck eggs, here - that was going to be shorter, but I don't know if everyone knows what goes where. I don't know. Sorry - got carried away! Was planning to use it as a springboard to go on about airdates and writers getting two stories in one series and the old, old returning villain in episode four but I think I've probably waffled on quite enough, now. The trailer's the best bit. Watch that.

[skydivingninja]

I don't know how we survived without your knowledge of upcoming Doctor Who episodes.  Where exactly do you find this stuff?  I knew about the shooting in Spain and New York, but not a lot of that other stuff.

[ACID_FOX]

Sadly I didn't, I always hear about them filming after the event and as a result miss them. My stepfather was lucky enough to see the Torchwood van though, very jealous!

Also am I missing something with the second Dalek picture? Is it from the classic series? I'm not very educated on anything pre-2005.

[MetalJunkie]

Thread necro!

I just started watching the series for the first time (the 2005 series). I just now finished the second episode, and holy shit, the director knows how to build tension. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

Also, I didn't like her at first, but I find Billie Piper very attractive. There's just something about her plainness that meshes with her unique features to form a beautiful face.

[Cecilia]

Oh yes, another Whovian! Welcome MJ!


Bf and I are watching the third doctor with Sarah Jane. We try to watch a minimum of one episode per day, plus whatever episodes are on BBC that day.

I love the third doctor and his karate!

[Nekov]

Any news on when the new season will begin? I don't think I can wait much longer.

[robwebster]

Thread necro!

I just started watching the series for the first time (the 2005 series). I just now finished the second episode, and holy shit, the director knows how to build tension. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

Also, I didn't like her at first, but I find Billie Piper very attractive. There's just something about her plainness that meshes with her unique features to form a beautiful face.

Ohhhh... I wouldn't dare spoil anything, but just wait 'til the Moffat era! You ain't seen nothing yet.

Heck, just wait 'til episode three!

Any news on when the new season will begin? I don't think I can wait much longer.

Currently, the ETA's somewhen around September. Episode 1 will be premiering at the Edinburgh TV Festival at the end of August, and I've got a hunch they'll want to air it fairly soon after that, or else everyone's going to find out the whole story long before they ever see it.

Previously, the plan was that it'd air almost continuously with episode 6 landing at Christmas, so while September might sound late, it's a good two and a half months sooner than we might've got it.

[Nekov]

Every time I read your posts I do it as if Matt Smith was speaking