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Thursday, September 27, 2007

This week...

Series 3/Season 29 in the U.S.A.
Fridays, 8:00pm (EDT) on the SciFi Channel

Current episode:
12. The Sound of Drums, part 1

Previous episodes:
11. Utopia
10. Blink
9. the Family of Blood, part 2
8. Human Nature, part 1
7. 42
6. the Lazarus Experiment
5. Evolution of the Daleks, part 2
4. Daleks in Manhattan, part 1
3. Gridlock
2. The Shakespeare Code
1. Smith and Jones
The Runaway Bride

Torchwoood, series 1 in the U.S.A.
Saturdays, 9:00pm, (EDT) on BBC America

Current episode:
4. Cyberwoman

Previous episodes:
3. Ghost Machine
2. Day One
1. Everything Changes

The Sarah Jane Adventures, series 1 in the U.K.
Mondays, 5:00pm (GMT) on BBC One (CBBC)
If you missed the second part of the premiere episode, not to worry! The BBC is rerunning it during in SJA's usual time slot. :)

Current episode:
2. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 2

Previous episodes:
1. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 1

the 8th Doctor on BBC7: October 1st-4th
Mon., October 1st: Horror of Glam Rock
Tue., October 2nd: Immortal Beloved
Wed., October 3rd: Phobos
Thurs., October 4th: No More Lies

Each episode is followed by a re-run of the 8 part series, Beyond the Vortex.

the usual:
SciFi's Weekly Doctor Who quizzes

Sorry guys, no extra links this week-I'm currently in the process of moving, so I haven't had much time for surfing. Tomorrow's the big day! Wish me luck! ;)

SJA: Revenge of the Slitheen, parts 1&2 (no spoilers)

A review by Andrew:

Without giving it all away. I think it was an improvement upon the Invasion of the Bane. A decent story, I prefer the acting, and writing of this one. Nice to see another side of the Aliens, and they should make a good action figure out of the one. I prefer Clyde to Kelsey. Kelsey was an annoying twit, and Clyde seems a bit more intelligent, if otherwise much the same character. Episode 2 aired the same night on CBBC and so putting the two together made for a good complete story. There is another first episode "series setup" scene in the epilogue that you see in most first episodes laying the groundwork for the series direction, I prefer it's take on it to the one in Invasion of the Bane.

The trailer for episode 3 looks great, and I'm looking forward to it.

Thanks, Andrew!

If anyone else from DWC would like to submit their reviews for SJA (or Doctor Who and Torchwood), feel free to send them along! (My email can be found in the DWC Yahoo group).

Monday, September 24, 2007

Sarah Jane trailers

Well, as I type this I realize that by the time most of you read this, it will already have aired. LOL.

If you've had your doubts about the latest Doctor Who spinoff, check out these:
Trailer 1:


Trailer 2:


If these trailers are anything to go by, it looks like the Sarah Jane Adventures are going be awesome!

Yay, Sarah Jane! (Maria, Luke, and Clyde, too!) ;)

Saturday, September 22, 2007

WhoNA in Indy!!

from Andrew:

Last week on Tuesday, some of us went to Indianapolis to visit
WhoNA.com 's warehouse.

Andrew, Jarrod, and Greg attended, and we finally left around 10:45am.
After 3 hours, it wasn't to hard to find, just a few blocks from the Indy airport, in a business park.

They don't have a store per se, but they have a backroom warehouse, and a front office.
The warehouse was 20ft by 30ft and had standard grocery store shelving, but on the top shelf, and extending all the way to the ceiling were cases upon cases of DW toys and figures. They had 2 whole aisles of figures, one for books, and another for CD's, DVD's and other stuff.
They also had a set of display cabinets where they showed off the whole line of DW stuff, and some rarities from their own collections. They also had a DW Pinball machine, which was set to freeplay, and did we ever!
Overall it was a great time, and we plan to go back again when the time is right.

Sounds like everyone had a blast-thank you for the report, Andrew!!

If you're on the Doctor Who Columbus group, be sure to check out the pics here! (Login required)

Who, Torchwood, and Sarah Jane...

Series 3/Season 29 in the U.S.A.
Fridays, 8:00pm (EDT) on the SciFi Channel

Current episode:
11. Utopia

Previous episodes:
10. Blink
9. the Family of Blood, part 2
8. Human Nature, part 1
7. 42
6. the Lazarus Experiment
5. Evolution of the Daleks, part 2
4. Daleks in Manhattan, part 1
3. Gridlock
2. The Shakespeare Code
1. Smith and Jones
The Runaway Bride

Torchwoood, series 1 in the U.S.A.
Saturdays, 9:00pm, (EDT) on BBC America

Current episode:
3. Ghost Machine

Previous episodes:
2. Day One
1. Everything Changes

The Sarah Jane Adventures, series 1 in the U.K.
Mondays, 5:00pm (GMT) on BBC One
Series premiere September 24th!

Current episode:
1. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 1

the 8th Doctor on BBC7: September 25th-28th
Tuesday-Wednesday: Chimes at Midnight
Thursday-Friday: Blood of the Daleks
They will also re-run the 8 part series, Beyond the Vortex, weekdays starting on September 27th.

the usual:
SciFi's Weekly Doctor Who quizzes

More links from the BBC!
The Sarah Jane Adventures Official Website has not only been revamped, but is now open to non-U.K. visitors!!! Check out the story here and the website here

Ongoing Adventures Russell T. explains Sarah Jane's enduring appeal. (yay, Sarah Jane!)

Catherine Tate chats with Doctor Who Magazine

Destiny of the Daleks and Davros boxset set for November in the U.K.

SyFy Portal has a couple of interesting articles about Torchwood and the Sarah Jane Adventures:
Don't give up on Torchwood

'The Sarah Jane Adventures' offers 'Who' tie-ins

TAFN, happy Who watching!!!

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

The Ohio Type 40 Relaxicon Beta!!!

Hey everyone! Mark your calendars!!! Relaxicon Beta is Saturday October 6th-hosted by the Ohio-Type 40!!

The place: Chris's house in Parma Heights 1pm-midnight (or later!) (directions forthcoming-keep an eye on the DWC Yahoo group)

Pot Luck and Hot Dog Buffet
(Please let us know what you are bringing for the pot-luck)

Doctor Who Episode Viewings
(Bring Your Own Favorite Episodes – DVD or VHS)

Extermination Play Testing and Game Playing
(Bring Your Own Board Games)

T-Shirt Ordering Table
(Two Styles of the Ohio Type 40 Shirts)

Group Process Update Panel

Campfire Doctor Who Story Telling
(Bring Your Own Lawn or Folding Chair Tell Us Your Best Fan Related
Story)

Hope you all can make it!!

Next up: Andrew & Co.'s trip to the WHONA.com warehouse in Indianapolis!!

Friday, September 14, 2007

This week and Relaxicon Beta!!!

Series 3/Season 29 in the U.S.A.
Fridays, 8:00pm (EDT) on the SciFi Channel

Current episode:
10. Blink

Previous episodes:
9. the Family of Blood, part 2
8. Human Nature, part 1
7. 42
6. the Lazarus Experiment
5. Evolution of the Daleks, part 2
4. Daleks in Manhattan, part 1
3. Gridlock
2. The Shakespeare Code
1. Smith and Jones
The Runaway Bride

Torchwoood, series 1 in the U.S.A.
Saturdays, 9:00pm, (EDT) on BBC America

Current episode:
2. Day One

Previous episodes:
1. Everything Changes

the 8th Doctor on BBC7: September 17th-21st
Monday-Tuesday: Sword of Orion
Wednesday-Thursday: Stones of Venice
Friday: Invaders from Mars (my favorite from this series)

the usual:
SciFi's Weekly Doctor Who quizzes

This week from the BBC:
The Infinite Quest on dvd
Info on the U.K. release of Planet of Evil on dvd
Three more books for 2008.
Monster Hit The Weeping Angels beat out the Daleks in a recent poll for scariest Who monster!!!

RELAXICON BETA!!!
It's time!!!! After last month's successful "Relaxicon Alpha" at Andrew's, it's time for the second all-Ohio Who gathering!! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 6th. Beta is being hosted by Ohio-Type 40, and will be held at Chris's house in Parma Heights (a subburb of Cleveland, for those unfamiliar with the area) from 1pm to midnight. More details will be forthcoming.
Hope you all can make it!

TAFN, happy Who watching!!!!

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

DWC September meeting

Hi all!

Don't forget, this Saturday, September 15th, is our monthly club meeting. This month it will be at the Hong Kong Buffet, from 5:00-8:00pm. We will be eating out this time and sharing our favorite tv show, taking all about the up and coming episodes, spin-offs and news regarding our favorite timelord.

As always, please see the DWC Yahoo group for directions and contact info. Thanks!!!

Friday, September 07, 2007

News! Sarah Jane! and What's on!

Series 3/Season 29 in the U.S.A.
Fridays, 8:00pm (EDT) on the SciFi Channel

Current episode:
9. the Family of Blood, part 2

Previous episodes:
8. Human Nature, part 1
7. 42
6. the Lazarus Experiment
5. Evolution of the Daleks, part 2
4. Daleks in Manhattan, part 1
3. Gridlock
2. The Shakespeare Code
1. Smith and Jones
The Runaway Bride

Torchwoood, series 1 in the U.S.A.
Saturdays, 9:00pm, (EDT) on BBC America

Current episode:
1. Everything Changes


the usual:
SciFi's Weekly Doctor Who quizzes Since there was no new Who last week, the next new quiz won't be posted until after Family of Blood airs tonight.

Don't forget! Torchwood premieres here in the States tomorrow night!!

Speaking of premieres-the BBC has just announced when the Sarah Jane series will premiere!! Monday, September 24th 5:00pm (GMT) on BBC1!!! Yay, Sarah Jane!! :)
the Official BBC press release

Also, Sarah-Jane.tv weighs in, with predictions of airdates. Be sure to check out some of the earlier entries as well-they have a nice summary of an article about SJA from the latest issue of SFX.

Doctor Who Online has a BBC press release for Sarah Jane's first episode and more publicity shots

Looks like the Slitheen will be paying Sarah Jane a visit Those pesky Raxacoricofallapatorians!!!
(wow, there seems to be an explosion of new Sarah Jane news this week...I wonder why... ;) )

some older news:
I'm sure by now you've heard about Doctor Who's latest Hugo win. Girl in the Fireplace took the Hugo for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form. Congrats Steven Moffat! That's two Hugos for two of his Doctor Who stories. :) Awesome.

There will be a fifth series for Doctor Who!!! ...just not until 2010. However, there will be three Doctor Who specials throughout 2009 starring David Tennant. Yay! :)

Doctor Who on the Radio
Starting Monday, September 10th, BBC7 will begin airing Shada and Storm Warning, starring Paul McGann, in the 7th Dimension. (Monday-Friday at 6pm and Midnight (GMT)).

TAFN, happy Who watching!!

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

DWC September steering meeting

Hey everyone! Don't forget our monthly steering meeting is tomorrow, September 6th!
7-9 pm at Camille's on Lane Avenue. See you then!!