The Idiot's Lantern

The Idiot's Lantern

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

November steering meeting

Don't forget-tomorrow is the November steering meeting from 7-9pm at the Rusty Bucket! Come volunteer and decide where we're going as a club!

We will discussing details on our next couple meetings.
Also we will be discussing ride and room share arrangements for the Chicago TARDIS convention. We'll talk about current projects including recruitment, WOSU letter campaign, Logo, and flyer design, and more.

Hope to see you there!

As always, directions and contact info can be found in the DWC Yahoo group. Thanks!

note from the Editor

Hey guys-just a quick note:

I haven't been updating this as much as I'd like to this month-and I know I've been late on several regular updates-for that I apologize. This October has been unusually busy for me, and I've been under the weather (the only thing I hate about this time of year. ;) )

I'm hoping to start posting more updates about gatherings outside of our usual club meetings, plus I have a few, (hopefully fun!), ideas for the blog. Until then, please bear with me! :) Thanks!!!!

As always, if you have anything club related you would like mentioned on the blog, feel free to send them along!

Friday, October 26, 2007

What's on this week in the world of spin-offs :)

Series 3/Season 29 in the U.S.A.
The third series has ended on the SciFi Channel -now patiently awaiting the Christmas special. :)


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

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

The Sarah Jane Adventures, series 1 in the U.K.
Mondays, 5:00pm (GMT) on BBC One (CBBC)

Current episode:
6. Warriors of the Kudlax, part 2

Previous episodes:
5. Warriors of the Kudlax, part 1
4. Eye of the Gorgon, part 2
3. Eye of the Gorgon, part 1
2. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 2
1. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 1

Coming soon: My third season review and pictures from the Starbase Columbus anniversary!!!

Thursday, October 25, 2007

DWC October Meeting

Hey everyone!!!
Don't forget! This Sunday, October 28th, is our monthly meeting-set at Jarrod's house from 5-9pm.

Join us for fun on Sunday. The Sarah Jane Adventures will be in full swing, as will OSU's season. We should be able to watch a couple episodes, as well as anything else we have up our sleeves.

Directions and contact info can be found in the DWC Yahoo Group files section.

See you there!

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Children in Need 2008

The U.K.'s Children in Need special is going to feature a Doctor Who skit written by Steven Moffat!

The story, entitled Time Crash, will air during the fundraiser on November 16th, 2008.

For more details and spoilers, check out:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/news/cult/news/drwho/2007/10/21/50016.shtml.

Friday, October 19, 2007

DW news links, and what's on TW&SJA

Series 3/Season 29 in the U.S.A.
The third series has ended on the SciFi Channel -now patiently awaiting the Christmas special. :)


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

Current episode:
7 Greeks Bearing Gifts

Previous episodes:
6 Countrycide
5. Small Worlds
4. Cyberwoman
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)

Current episode:
5. Warriors of the Kudlax, part 1

Previous episodes:
4. Eye of the Gorgon, part 2
3. Eye of the Gorgon, part 1
2. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 2
1. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 1

Some BBC news links:
Coronation Street actress to guest star in series 4 premiere

Shocked Sarah! The Sarah Jane Adventures is featured on the cover of the latest issue of the Doctor Who Magazine, with a nine-page spread.

National Television Awards announced Go David and Freema!

Series 3 soundtrack Details on the new soundtrack, set to be released on November 5th, 2007.

Cover art for the Region 2 release of Destiny of the Daleks

TAFN!

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Brainstorming for Marcon 44

Hey all! If anyone is interested we will be getting together at Rusty Bucket on
Lane on Thursday around 8pm. We want to brainstorm about our ideas for Marcon's theme for next year (Marcon 44 in 2009).

We want to put a fairly thorough proposal together, and type it all up
so it can be submitted to Marcon ConCom at their next meeting Sunday
the 21st. Ideas include a reunion theme, so think of what we could
celebrate in 2009, and how Marcon could put it together...

As usual, we will probably retire to Andrew's house afterwards if
anyone is interested in watching new Sarah Jane adventures, etc...

Hope to see you there!!

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Starbase Columbus 15th Anniversary

Hey everyone! This Saturday, October 13th, Starbase Columbus is celebrating it's 15th anniversary-they are having a big party to celebrate, and Doctor Who Columbus will have a table!

from Starbase Columbus:
Join us for a day of fun, fellowship, music, movies, door prizes, refreshements, entertainment and lots of surprises!
Come in Costume! (Anything Sci-fi or Fantasy!)
There will be a special photo exhibit on display - Star Base Columbus: a 15 year Retrospective.

We are planning an official flag ceremony - we invite any and all Sci-fi clubs to participate. This is a great opportunity for a membership drive.

When and where: 12pm-10pm at Starbase Columbus in Westerville, OH
(directions and contact info has been posted in the DWC Yahoo group). :)

Betty will be manning our table, and will later be joined by Aaron, Andrew, and a few others. Betty also has a flag for the flag ceremony that evening-I also hear she has a pretty awesome Clockwork Robot costume!

If you are planning on attending, be sure to take lots of pictures for the blog! :)

Friday, October 05, 2007

What's on this week....

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

Current episode:
12. The Last of the Timelords, part 2

Previous episodes:
12. The Sound of Drums, part 1
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:
5. Small Worlds

Previous episodes:
4. Cyberwoman
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)

Current episode:
3. Eye of the Gorgon, part 1

Previous episodes:
2. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 2
1. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 1

the usual:
SciFi's Weekly Doctor Who quizzes

Here's a few links from the BBC!

Collected stories box set

The Sarah Jane Audios Elisabeth Sladen reads 2 new SJA stories, exclusively commissioned by BBC Audiobooks.

Another Classic series monster returns!! If you don't already know who it is, and don't want to be spoiled, click no further! ;)

TAFN, happy Who watching!!!

Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Dirk Gently

For all you Douglas Adams fans out there-Dirk Gently's Holistic Dectective Agency started today on BBC Radio 4!! In fact, it's already available to listen to again! Check out the official website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/dirkgently/

Dirk Gently is a 6 part series that will run every Wednesday at 6:30pm (GMT). It will be available in their Listen Again section for one week after each new episode airs.

I haven't had a chance to listen to the first episode yet, but the preview sounds great!!! Hey, the voice of Professor Urban Chronotis sounds awfully familiar... ;)

Tuesday, October 02, 2007

October steering meeting and Relaxicon beta!

Hi everyone!!!

Our October steering meeting is this Thursday, October 4th, from 7-9pm at the Rusty Bucket in Arlington.

We will discussing details on our next couple meetings including what to watch. Also, we will talk about current projects including recruitment, WOSU letter campaign, Logo, and flyer design, and more. Hope to see you there!

Relaxicon Beta
Don't forget! This Saturday, October 6th, is Relaxicon Beta at Chris's house in Parma!

For more information about both events, directions, and contact info, please see the DWC Yahoo group. Thanks!!!