The Idiot's Lantern
Friday, December 29, 2006
DWC New Years meeting!
Hey everyone! Don't forget the New Year's gathering at John's! For more details and directions, please see the DWC Yahoo group. Thanks!!!
This week in Who
Series 2 (season 28)
Fridays on the SciFi Channel
Series 2 has completed it's run on the SciFi channel. Did anyone catch the marathon on December 22nd, or the repeat of the Christmas Invasion on Christmas Day?
Previous episodes:
12. Army of Ghosts (8:00pm, EST)
13. Doomsday (9:00pm, EST)
11. Fear Her
10. Love & Monsters
9. The Satan Pit, part 2
8. The Impossible Planet, part 1
7. The Idiot's Lantern
6. The Age of Steel, part 2
5. Rise of the Cybermen, part 1
4. The Girl in the Fireplace
3. School Reunion
2. Tooth and Claw
1. New Earth (9:30pm EDT)
The Christmas Invasion (8:00pm EDT)
Doctor Who on BBC7:
Check out BBC7's Listen Again page to hear the 8th Doctor audios from Big Finish. Current epsiodes are available for one week after it originally airs.
Starting this Sunday, December 31st, brand new 8th Doctor audios begin!
This week:
Sunday, December 31st: Blood of the Daleks, part 1.
Immediately following, the first part of an 8-part series called Beyond the Vortex-according to BBC7, it's a must-listen for all Doctor Who fans! It goes behind the scenes of Blood of the Daleks.
Torchwood
Sundays, 9pm, GMT on BBC3
Current episode:
12. Captain Jack Harkness
Previous episodes:
11. Combat
10. Out of Time
9. Random Shoes
8. They Keep Killing Suzie
7. Greeks Bearing Gifts
6. Countrycide
5. Small Worlds
4. Cyberwoman
3. Ghost Machine
2. Day One
1. Everything Changes
The Sarah Jane Adventures
60 minute special-Monday, January 1st 2007 on CBBC:
Invasion of the Bane
The official site for the Sarah Jane Adventures is now up and running...unfortunately, only UK viewers are able to access it(bummer). Unlike the official Torchwood site, which we can access a limited amount of features-we are unable to access anything at all on the Sarah Jane site-not even images or an episode guide. If this should change, I'll post links to the episode guides.
Big news for us here in the US!!! The SciFi Channel will air series 3 starting in the Summer of 2007!! Woo-hoo!! (I know this announcement is a little late here, but just in case I'm not the only one who didn't have much access to the internet for the past week, I decided to post it anyway.) ;)
I've read several interesting news bits regarding series three, but I'm not going to post anything yet. I'll probably start a poll for DWC, to see if I can determine what people want to see-what would be considered spoilers, and what people wouldn't mind reading about. (for example, I was completely shocked when the Dalek appeared at the end of Army of Ghosts-I don't think my reaction would have been the same if I had known before hand.)
To start with, I'll ask you here-what kind of news would you like to see? Official announcements from the BBC? What would you consider to be spoilers? If you have any opinions, please feel free to comment!! :)
TAFN, happy Who watching!!!!
Fridays on the SciFi Channel
Series 2 has completed it's run on the SciFi channel. Did anyone catch the marathon on December 22nd, or the repeat of the Christmas Invasion on Christmas Day?
Previous episodes:
12. Army of Ghosts (8:00pm, EST)
13. Doomsday (9:00pm, EST)
11. Fear Her
10. Love & Monsters
9. The Satan Pit, part 2
8. The Impossible Planet, part 1
7. The Idiot's Lantern
6. The Age of Steel, part 2
5. Rise of the Cybermen, part 1
4. The Girl in the Fireplace
3. School Reunion
2. Tooth and Claw
1. New Earth (9:30pm EDT)
The Christmas Invasion (8:00pm EDT)
Doctor Who on BBC7:
Check out BBC7's Listen Again page to hear the 8th Doctor audios from Big Finish. Current epsiodes are available for one week after it originally airs.
Starting this Sunday, December 31st, brand new 8th Doctor audios begin!
This week:
Sunday, December 31st: Blood of the Daleks, part 1.
Immediately following, the first part of an 8-part series called Beyond the Vortex-according to BBC7, it's a must-listen for all Doctor Who fans! It goes behind the scenes of Blood of the Daleks.
Torchwood
Sundays, 9pm, GMT on BBC3
Current episode:
12. Captain Jack Harkness
Previous episodes:
11. Combat
10. Out of Time
9. Random Shoes
8. They Keep Killing Suzie
7. Greeks Bearing Gifts
6. Countrycide
5. Small Worlds
4. Cyberwoman
3. Ghost Machine
2. Day One
1. Everything Changes
The Sarah Jane Adventures
60 minute special-Monday, January 1st 2007 on CBBC:
Invasion of the Bane
The official site for the Sarah Jane Adventures is now up and running...unfortunately, only UK viewers are able to access it(bummer). Unlike the official Torchwood site, which we can access a limited amount of features-we are unable to access anything at all on the Sarah Jane site-not even images or an episode guide. If this should change, I'll post links to the episode guides.
Big news for us here in the US!!! The SciFi Channel will air series 3 starting in the Summer of 2007!! Woo-hoo!! (I know this announcement is a little late here, but just in case I'm not the only one who didn't have much access to the internet for the past week, I decided to post it anyway.) ;)
I've read several interesting news bits regarding series three, but I'm not going to post anything yet. I'll probably start a poll for DWC, to see if I can determine what people want to see-what would be considered spoilers, and what people wouldn't mind reading about. (for example, I was completely shocked when the Dalek appeared at the end of Army of Ghosts-I don't think my reaction would have been the same if I had known before hand.)
To start with, I'll ask you here-what kind of news would you like to see? Official announcements from the BBC? What would you consider to be spoilers? If you have any opinions, please feel free to comment!! :)
TAFN, happy Who watching!!!!
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Merry Christmas! (Doctor Who style)
I meant to post this on Christmas Day. But with a housefull of kids and all the craziness that surrounds the holidays...who was I kidding? ;)
Christmas Day at Doctor Who's
Even if you don't celebrate Christmas, I'd still like to say Happy Holidays to everybody!!!!
Christmas Day at Doctor Who's
Even if you don't celebrate Christmas, I'd still like to say Happy Holidays to everybody!!!!
Friday, December 15, 2006
This Week in Who
(author's note: This is a post-dated entry-to be published while I'm away on vacation. No actual news content unless I have time to edit the posts while I'm gone.)
Series 2 (season 28)
Fridays, 8pm EST on the SciFi Channel
Current episode:
11. Fear Her
Previous episodes:
10. Love & Monsters
9. The Satan Pit, part 2
8. The Impossible Planet, part 1
7. The Idiot's Lantern
6. The Age of Steel, part 2
5. Rise of the Cybermen, part 1
4. The Girl in the Fireplace
3. School Reunion
2. Tooth and Claw
1. New Earth (9:30pm EDT)
The Christmas Invasion (8:00pm EDT)
Doctor Who on BBC7:
Check out BBC7's Listen Again page to hear the 8th Doctor audios from Big Finish. Current epsiodes are available for one week after it originally airs.
Last Sunday concluded Invaders from Mars. This Sunday marks the beginning of the Chimes at Midnight.
This week:
Sunday, December 17th: The Chimes at Midnight, part 1
Previous:
Sunday, December 10th: Invaders from Mars, part 4
Sunday, December 3rd: Invaders from Mars, part 3
Sunday, November 26th: Invaders from Mars, part 2
Sunday, November 19th: Invaders from Mars, part 1
Torchwood
Sundays, 9pm, GMT on BBC3
Current episode:
10. Out of Time
Previous episodes:
9. Random Shoes
8. They Keep Killing Suzie
7. Greeks Bearing Gifts
6. Countrycide
5. Small Worlds
4. Cyberwoman
3. Ghost Machine
2. Day One
1. Everything Changes
Series 2 (season 28)
Fridays, 8pm EST on the SciFi Channel
Current episode:
11. Fear Her
Previous episodes:
10. Love & Monsters
9. The Satan Pit, part 2
8. The Impossible Planet, part 1
7. The Idiot's Lantern
6. The Age of Steel, part 2
5. Rise of the Cybermen, part 1
4. The Girl in the Fireplace
3. School Reunion
2. Tooth and Claw
1. New Earth (9:30pm EDT)
The Christmas Invasion (8:00pm EDT)
Doctor Who on BBC7:
Check out BBC7's Listen Again page to hear the 8th Doctor audios from Big Finish. Current epsiodes are available for one week after it originally airs.
Last Sunday concluded Invaders from Mars. This Sunday marks the beginning of the Chimes at Midnight.
This week:
Sunday, December 17th: The Chimes at Midnight, part 1
Previous:
Sunday, December 10th: Invaders from Mars, part 4
Sunday, December 3rd: Invaders from Mars, part 3
Sunday, November 26th: Invaders from Mars, part 2
Sunday, November 19th: Invaders from Mars, part 1
Torchwood
Sundays, 9pm, GMT on BBC3
Current episode:
10. Out of Time
Previous episodes:
9. Random Shoes
8. They Keep Killing Suzie
7. Greeks Bearing Gifts
6. Countrycide
5. Small Worlds
4. Cyberwoman
3. Ghost Machine
2. Day One
1. Everything Changes
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Torchwood, season 2
It's official! Torchwood will be coming back for a second season!
BBC Press Release for Torchwood's second season
Sweet!
BBC Press Release for Torchwood's second season
Sweet!
Ch..ch..changes...
So I've been thinking about ways to to update the Idiot's Lantern, mainly give it a new face lift. The biggest change that I was considering-switching over to blogger beta-is on hold for now. My main blog is published via an external ftp server, and I've been reading about others in my situation who have been having major problems updating their blogs since making the switch. Also, my invite to switch over has disappeared. Was it a limited time offer? LOL. I don't know for sure, but for now I'm waiting until I have to switch my account over.
I've been thinking of changing the template-my choices are somewhat limited, but I've seen some cool ones that I'm pretty sure I can use here. Also, I will be adding more links to the sidebar-convention links, other Doctor Who blogs and links, also some links to the spin-offs, Torchwood and the Sarah Jane Adventures.
I am going to continue my weekly posts of what's on, and, if I have time, other news. I'll also post meeting reminders for DWC's monthly gatherings. Starting with the new year, I'm going to try to write reviews on a somewhat regular basis-starting with the new 8th Doctor Audios on BBC7 (which I'm looking forward to!), and the Christmas special.
I don't know how long before I actually get around to changing the template, but it looks like I may actually have a little bit of free time between Christmas and New Years this year-hopefully I'll be able to use that time to work on updating the template. :)
As always, comments are welcome. Also, if you are a memeber of DWC and would like to contribute to this blog, feel free to email me (my email should be listed in the yahoo group.) Thanks!
I've been thinking of changing the template-my choices are somewhat limited, but I've seen some cool ones that I'm pretty sure I can use here. Also, I will be adding more links to the sidebar-convention links, other Doctor Who blogs and links, also some links to the spin-offs, Torchwood and the Sarah Jane Adventures.
I am going to continue my weekly posts of what's on, and, if I have time, other news. I'll also post meeting reminders for DWC's monthly gatherings. Starting with the new year, I'm going to try to write reviews on a somewhat regular basis-starting with the new 8th Doctor Audios on BBC7 (which I'm looking forward to!), and the Christmas special.
I don't know how long before I actually get around to changing the template, but it looks like I may actually have a little bit of free time between Christmas and New Years this year-hopefully I'll be able to use that time to work on updating the template. :)
As always, comments are welcome. Also, if you are a memeber of DWC and would like to contribute to this blog, feel free to email me (my email should be listed in the yahoo group.) Thanks!
Friday, December 08, 2006
Doctor Who news
Series 2 (season 28)
Fridays, 8pm EST on the SciFi Channel
Current episode:
10. Love & Monsters
Previous episodes:
9. The Satan Pit, part 2
8. The Impossible Planet, part 1
7. The Idiot's Lantern
6. The Age of Steel, part 2
5. Rise of the Cybermen, part 1
4. The Girl in the Fireplace
3. School Reunion
2. Tooth and Claw
1. New Earth (9:30pm EDT)
The Christmas Invasion (8:00pm EDT)
Doctor Who on BBC7:
Check out BBC7's Listen Again page to hear the 8th Doctor audios from Big Finish. Current epsiodes are available for one week after it originally airs.
This week:
Sunday, December 10th: Invaders from Mars, part 4
Previous:
Sunday, December 3rd: Invaders from Mars, part 3
Sunday, November 26th: Invaders from Mars, part 2
Sunday, November 19th: Invaders from Mars, part 1
Torchwood
Sundays, 9pm, GMT on BBC3
Current episode:
9. Random Shoes
Previous episodes:
8. They Keep Killing Suzie
7. Greeks Bearing Gifts
6. Countrycide
5. Small Worlds
4. Cyberwoman
3. Ghost Machine
2. Day One
1. Everything Changes
If you haven't already noticed (I, myself just realized it was there today...) check out Doctor Who's homepage-there's a nifty little Advent calendar with assorted "goodies" for each day of the month, leading up to the Christmas special, the Runaway Bride. :)
DWM did a reader's poll, and the results are in. David Tennant has been voted the favorite Doctor, with Tom Baker a close second. Equally close was the favorite companion race-Rose,followed closely by Sarah Jane (together they took over 60% of the vote.) [BBC link]
Speaking of Sarah Jane, Unitnews has the scoop on her special, titled, the Invasion of the Bane, which will air on New Years Day. They also shared some of the first photos of the series:
Lis Sladen on BBC Breakfast
Sarah Jane Adventures pictures, round 1
Sarah Jane pictures, round 2 (*check out the picture of the Brigadier in Sarah's attic!*)
I'm very excited about SJA-it sounds like it's going to be really good!
More Christmas special/season 3 links
via Unitnews:
Runaway Bride photos
Martha Jones background info
Any Heroes fans about? I'm sure you've already heard, but I feel a bit guilty for not posting it here sooner-Christopher Eccelston will be joining the cast of Heroes in January. I'm looking forward to that!
Another announcement that's a bit late (it's been a looonnnggg week. ;) ) Congrats to Outpost Gallifrey for the return of it's news page!
TAFN, happy Who watching!
Fridays, 8pm EST on the SciFi Channel
Current episode:
10. Love & Monsters
Previous episodes:
9. The Satan Pit, part 2
8. The Impossible Planet, part 1
7. The Idiot's Lantern
6. The Age of Steel, part 2
5. Rise of the Cybermen, part 1
4. The Girl in the Fireplace
3. School Reunion
2. Tooth and Claw
1. New Earth (9:30pm EDT)
The Christmas Invasion (8:00pm EDT)
Doctor Who on BBC7:
Check out BBC7's Listen Again page to hear the 8th Doctor audios from Big Finish. Current epsiodes are available for one week after it originally airs.
This week:
Sunday, December 10th: Invaders from Mars, part 4
Previous:
Sunday, December 3rd: Invaders from Mars, part 3
Sunday, November 26th: Invaders from Mars, part 2
Sunday, November 19th: Invaders from Mars, part 1
Torchwood
Sundays, 9pm, GMT on BBC3
Current episode:
9. Random Shoes
Previous episodes:
8. They Keep Killing Suzie
7. Greeks Bearing Gifts
6. Countrycide
5. Small Worlds
4. Cyberwoman
3. Ghost Machine
2. Day One
1. Everything Changes
If you haven't already noticed (I, myself just realized it was there today...) check out Doctor Who's homepage-there's a nifty little Advent calendar with assorted "goodies" for each day of the month, leading up to the Christmas special, the Runaway Bride. :)
DWM did a reader's poll, and the results are in. David Tennant has been voted the favorite Doctor, with Tom Baker a close second. Equally close was the favorite companion race-Rose,followed closely by Sarah Jane (together they took over 60% of the vote.) [BBC link]
Speaking of Sarah Jane, Unitnews has the scoop on her special, titled, the Invasion of the Bane, which will air on New Years Day. They also shared some of the first photos of the series:
Lis Sladen on BBC Breakfast
Sarah Jane Adventures pictures, round 1
Sarah Jane pictures, round 2 (*check out the picture of the Brigadier in Sarah's attic!*)
I'm very excited about SJA-it sounds like it's going to be really good!
More Christmas special/season 3 links
via Unitnews:
Runaway Bride photos
Martha Jones background info
Any Heroes fans about? I'm sure you've already heard, but I feel a bit guilty for not posting it here sooner-Christopher Eccelston will be joining the cast of Heroes in January. I'm looking forward to that!
Another announcement that's a bit late (it's been a looonnnggg week. ;) ) Congrats to Outpost Gallifrey for the return of it's news page!
TAFN, happy Who watching!
Friday, December 01, 2006
Doctor Who news
I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! I'm sorry I missed a post last week-last weekend was rather crazy! ;)
Series 2 (season 28)
Fridays, 8pm EST on the SciFi Channel
Current episode:
9. The Satan Pit, part 2
Previous episodes:
8. The Impossible Planet, part 1
7. The Idiot's Lantern
6. The Age of Steel, part 2
5. Rise of the Cybermen, part 1
4. The Girl in the Fireplace
3. School Reunion
2. Tooth and Claw
1. New Earth (9:30pm EDT)
The Christmas Invasion (8:00pm EDT)
Doctor Who on BBC7:
Check out BBC7's Listen Again page to hear the 8th Doctor audios from Big Finish. Current epsiodes are available for one week after it originally airs.
This week:
Sunday, December 3rd: Invaders from Mars, part 3
Previous:
Sunday, November 26th: Invaders from Mars, part 2
Sunday, November 19th: Invaders from Mars, part 1
Torchwood
Sundays, 9pm, GMT on BBC3
Current episode:
8. They Keep Killing Suzie
Previous episodes:
7. Greeks Bearing Gifts
6. Countrycide
5. Small Worlds
4. Cyberwoman
3. Ghost Machine
2. Day One
1. Everything Changes
Season 3 (and other) tidbits
The next Doctor Who Christmas special, the Runaway Bride, will air on December 25th, 2006! The BBC program information has released some details about the upcoming special. [unitnews link]
David Tennant talks about his first year on Doctor Who and other career highlights of 2006 in the latest issue of the Radio Times [BBC link]
Captain Jack will be returning for a few episodes in season 3 of Doctor Who! John Barrowman talks a little bit about his return (which sounds like it will be towards the end of the season), and about why he believes there can never be a crossover of Doctor Who into Torchwood. [SciFi Wire link]
Speaking of other Who spinoffs, as heard at the Children In Need concert, the Sarah Jane Adventures special will be airing on January 1st, 2007!!!! YAY! :) Unitnews posted some details about the upcoming special. [unitnews link] Yes, I'm excited. Yay, Sarah Jane!!!
Among many other informative entries, SJA.TV also has a listing of the potential BBC holiday lineup. If the lineup airs as predicted, we are looking at two episodes of Torchwood, the Doctor Who special, and the Sarah Jane special. Woo! ;) [SJA.TV link]
TAFN, happy Who watching!! :)
Series 2 (season 28)
Fridays, 8pm EST on the SciFi Channel
Current episode:
9. The Satan Pit, part 2
Previous episodes:
8. The Impossible Planet, part 1
7. The Idiot's Lantern
6. The Age of Steel, part 2
5. Rise of the Cybermen, part 1
4. The Girl in the Fireplace
3. School Reunion
2. Tooth and Claw
1. New Earth (9:30pm EDT)
The Christmas Invasion (8:00pm EDT)
Doctor Who on BBC7:
Check out BBC7's Listen Again page to hear the 8th Doctor audios from Big Finish. Current epsiodes are available for one week after it originally airs.
This week:
Sunday, December 3rd: Invaders from Mars, part 3
Previous:
Sunday, November 26th: Invaders from Mars, part 2
Sunday, November 19th: Invaders from Mars, part 1
Torchwood
Sundays, 9pm, GMT on BBC3
Current episode:
8. They Keep Killing Suzie
Previous episodes:
7. Greeks Bearing Gifts
6. Countrycide
5. Small Worlds
4. Cyberwoman
3. Ghost Machine
2. Day One
1. Everything Changes
Season 3 (and other) tidbits
The next Doctor Who Christmas special, the Runaway Bride, will air on December 25th, 2006! The BBC program information has released some details about the upcoming special. [unitnews link]
David Tennant talks about his first year on Doctor Who and other career highlights of 2006 in the latest issue of the Radio Times [BBC link]
Captain Jack will be returning for a few episodes in season 3 of Doctor Who! John Barrowman talks a little bit about his return (which sounds like it will be towards the end of the season), and about why he believes there can never be a crossover of Doctor Who into Torchwood. [SciFi Wire link]
Speaking of other Who spinoffs, as heard at the Children In Need concert, the Sarah Jane Adventures special will be airing on January 1st, 2007!!!! YAY! :) Unitnews posted some details about the upcoming special. [unitnews link] Yes, I'm excited. Yay, Sarah Jane!!!
Among many other informative entries, SJA.TV also has a listing of the potential BBC holiday lineup. If the lineup airs as predicted, we are looking at two episodes of Torchwood, the Doctor Who special, and the Sarah Jane special. Woo! ;) [SJA.TV link]
TAFN, happy Who watching!! :)
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