Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,764Chief of Staff
It took me awhile to warm to Tennant....I really did like Eccleston as the Doctor and Tennant just couldn't match up....but he got better as the series went on...Matt Smith just hit the ground running....and I really love what Moffatt is doing....plus it helps he has Karen Gillan ;%
I liked Tennant from the off. Don't get me wrong, Matt Smith is fantastic, and yes Karen Gillan is a BIG plus. I just feel there was another season in the 10th Doctor. I hope Matt sticks around for another couple of years at least.
I'm another who liked Eccleston, and thought Tennant was great. Infact I thought they'd never get anyone as Good, Then Matt Smilth comes along. Thought the last series wasn't as good and hope He gets some better material this time. and agree with LOOK7 OUT, I hated the new colourful Daleks, reminded me of the new Minis. )
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Eccleston was all right, unlike Tennant who wound me up as his tenure wore on. The only good thing about his era was when he regenerated into Matt Smith, although no doubt we will see Tennant and that self-indulgent arse RTD again for the show's 50th anniversary.
As for this year's series, not as good as last year's series in where I found even the turkeys good, but there was still a couple of good ones with "The Rebel Flesh (Which was written with Smith and not Mockney Man in mind)/The Almost People", "Night Terrors" and "The Girl Who Waited".
Eccleston was all right, unlike Tennant who wound me up as his tenure wore on. The only good thing about his era was when he regenerated into Matt Smith, although no doubt we will see Tennant and that self-indulgent arse RTD again for the show's 50th anniversary.
As for this year's series, not as good as last year's series in where I found even the turkeys good, but there was still a couple of good ones with "The Rebel Flesh (Which was written with Smith and not Mockney Man in mind)/The Almost People", "Night Terrors" and "The Girl Who Waited".
Not a Tennant or RTD fan then? Just reading between the lines :v )
Eccleston was all right, unlike Tennant who wound me up as his tenure wore on. The only good thing about his era was when he regenerated into Matt Smith, although no doubt we will see Tennant and that self-indulgent arse RTD again for the show's 50th anniversary.
As for this year's series, not as good as last year's series in where I found even the turkeys good, but there was still a couple of good ones with "The Rebel Flesh (Which was written with Smith and not Mockney Man in mind)/The Almost People", "Night Terrors" and "The Girl Who Waited".
Not a Tennant or RTD fan then? Just reading between the lines :v )
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Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,764Chief of Staff
I liked Tennant from the off. Don't get me wrong, Matt Smith is fantastic, and yes Karen Gillan is a BIG plus. I just feel there was another season in the 10th Doctor. I hope Matt sticks around for another couple of years at least.
Duncan
I didn't quite get Tennant from the off....I thought he got better as his tenure rolled on....all of his best episodes were written by Moffat, IMO....I'd have been happy with another series from him but I'm glad RTD gave Moffat a clean slate to work with, and Matt Smith is rapidly becoming my favourite Doctor....I do think this is helped by having Moffat in charge though...
On hindsight I really liked Tennant's first two seasons, the 4th season was still enjoyable but overly farmiliar and by the '09 Specials Tennant's farmiliarity was starting to breed contempt (even though I dug "The End of Time").
Matt Smith's first season was nicely crafted, script wise, but directionally felt a little "off" and the budget had taken a bit of a hit (with some rushed CGI in places). S6 has been an improvement and the production staff has found its confidence again. NuWho will never please everyone (especially the purists) and had its problems, but it's been the most successful sci-fi series on TV since Star Trek: The Next Generation.
'Alright guard, begin the unnecessarily slow moving dipping mechanism...'
Interesting to see how Tonight episode pans out. The Doctor absolutely, properly died - Timey wimey cop out or fiendishly clever plot twist??? Only 4 hours to find out!
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I thought it was another stunning episode...some glorious banter between the characters too...plus Amy looked very hot when she wore the eye patch ;%
I thought the 'reveal' was obvious though....it was something I thought of when I first saw the 'character'...very well played out though....can't wait for the next series now
So I am sure this has been asked before, but Netflix has the 2005 Season 1 onwards to the 2010/2011 Season 5. As someone who has never watched the show, is this a good place to start, or should I go back furthers to older seasons and episodes?
So I am sure this has been asked before, but Netflix has the 2005 Season 1 onwards to the 2010/2011 Season 5. As someone who has never watched the show, is this a good place to start, or should I go back furthers to older seasons and episodes?
It's perfectly fine to start at the 2005 episodes. I'm a huge fan of Dr Who and I've never seen a pre 2005 episode in my life!
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Former Emmerdale actress Jenna-Louise Coleman has landed the role of the Time Lords new companion, the BBC has confirmed. The star said: "I am beyond excited. I can't wait to get cracking." Coleman will make her first appearance in the Christmas special alongside Matt Smith.
The first Preview of the New Series is available to look at. The Doctor, Amy and Rory visit the Wild West. It looks like another case of Cowboys and Aliens.
The Daleks are back. But this time it looks like there will be a variety of them from different era's. Five teaser photo's have emerged from the set on Doctor Who's Facebook pages. The Weeping Angels are also set to return in the new series.
Have you got a Dalek stored away somewhere? Believe it or not, the BBC is struggling to find Daleks that they require for the new series. They want to use real Daleks instead of CGI versions. The BBC has issued a world wide appeal to borrow back Daleks that were previously sold at auction.
The principal cast and crew were in New York this week to film scenes for the new series. The Mail Online article below features numerous photo's plus a You Tube video of a scene being filmed in Central Park.
Interesting article in which executive producer and chief writer Steven Moffat talks about the role of the companion. In fact, he regards the companion as the main character. He does not like the idea of the Doctor travelling alone as it would be unhealthy for him.
Here is a photo of a graveyard scene for an episode that will feature the Weeping Angels. It very much looks like a Weeping Angel is being placed or held in position by a member of the crew behind the headstone.
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Here is the new cover of Doctor Who Magazine. The Daleks are back, ALL of them. Steven Moffat offers a few hints and teasers on Series 7 and beyond, which you can read by clicking on the link below.
Doctor Who chiefs are making their own version of Snakes On A Plane for the new series entitled Dinosaurs On A Spaceship, according to the Daily Star. The Doctor, Amy and Rory land on a spaceship unaware that lurking inside are a bunch of prehistoric monsters including T-Rex, Stegosaurus, raptor and pterodactyl.
Here is a mini-episode of Doctor Who written by the children of Ashdene School. The episode arose out of a BBC competition in which primary schools competed to write an Olympic themed script.
Matt Smith has carried the Olympic Torch in Cardiff. He said it was a great privilege to be involved and joked that he would do it in his underpants. He ran from the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay to the National Assembly building.
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Jenna-Louise Coleman has been filming her first scenes as the Doctor's new assistant. Rumour has it that her name is Clara. She makes her debut in this years Christmas Special.
The first official photo of Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman has been released. Also, Tom Baker reveals why the role of the Doctor essentially killed his career stone dead. He comments on a possible return for Who's fiftieth anniversary next year.
Dame Diana Rigg and her daughter Rachel Stirling are to appear together in an episode of the new series. Stirling is quoted, "Mark Gatiss has written a gift of a script and an on-screen relationship between Ma and I that is truly delicious."
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Duncan
As for this year's series, not as good as last year's series in where I found even the turkeys good, but there was still a couple of good ones with "The Rebel Flesh (Which was written with Smith and not Mockney Man in mind)/The Almost People", "Night Terrors" and "The Girl Who Waited".
Not a Tennant or RTD fan then? Just reading between the lines :v
DC
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I didn't quite get Tennant from the off....I thought he got better as his tenure rolled on....all of his best episodes were written by Moffat, IMO....I'd have been happy with another series from him but I'm glad RTD gave Moffat a clean slate to work with, and Matt Smith is rapidly becoming my favourite Doctor....I do think this is helped by having Moffat in charge though...
Matt Smith's first season was nicely crafted, script wise, but directionally felt a little "off" and the budget had taken a bit of a hit (with some rushed CGI in places). S6 has been an improvement and the production staff has found its confidence again. NuWho will never please everyone (especially the purists) and had its problems, but it's been the most successful sci-fi series on TV since Star Trek: The Next Generation.
I thought the 'reveal' was obvious though....it was something I thought of when I first saw the 'character'...very well played out though....can't wait for the next series now
It's perfectly fine to start at the 2005 episodes. I'm a huge fan of Dr Who and I've never seen a pre 2005 episode in my life!
The FULL article plus interview with Jenna-Louise Coleman.
Doctor Who's latest companion is unveiled
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17456505
First Preview of the New Series!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/news/bulletin_120326_01/First_Preview_of_the_New_Series
BBC Radio 4 Extra are running some old Tom Baker episodes as audio books with the great Man himself narrating.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.422313997782633.119031.127031120644257&type=1
The FULL article
BBC facing Dalek shortage ahead of new Doctor Who series
http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/895666-bbc-facing-dalek-shortage-ahead-of-new-doctor-who-series
It's Who York!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2129181/Doctor-Who-stars-Matt-Smith-Karen-Gillan-head-New-York-film-scenes.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Steven Moffat: Companion is key in Doctor Who
http://entertainment.stv.tv/showbiz/304197-steven-moffat-companion-is-key-in-doctor-who/
Moffat drops Series 7 and beyond hints
http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/moffat-drops-series-7-and-beyond-hints-33497.htm
DR WHO: DINOSAURS ON A SPACESHIP
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/252343/Dr-Who-Dinosaurs-on-a-spaceship/
Doctor Who Mini-Episode "Good As Gold" Script To Screen 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GkP8W4D2k68
Doctor Who Series 7: Over 40 Location Shots Including New Companion
http://www.sfx.co.uk/2012/06/01/doctor-who-series-7-over-40-locations-shots-including-new-companion/
Tom Baker on Doctor Who
http://www.denofgeek.com/tv/doctor-who/21620/tom-baker-on-why-doctor-who-killed-his-career
Former James Bond Actress Joins The Cast Of Doctor Who
http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/80094/Former-James-Bond-Actress-Joins-The-Cast-Of-Doctor-Who