Grandview Theatre update on Torchwood

Well, unfortunately, it looks like the Grandview Theatre will not be pursuing Torchwood this season. :(

Cheer up, though-Torchwood is returning to our screens TONIGHT! The first episode of Torchwood: Miracle Day starts at 10 pm EDT on Starz, and no, you are not imagining things-Torchwood is indeed airing 6 days earlier in the US than in the UK. The BBC just released this statement regarding the recent complaints from UK fans. After reading the statement, I have to admit I wondered if that was the reasoning.

Torchwood! Tonight! 10 pm on Starz!!!! BE THERE! (if you can-silly premium channels...)

Steering meeting next week

And that's no April Fools!

Just a reminder that this month's steering meeting has been moved to Next Thursday, April 8th. Same place, same time (Tommy's on Lane, at 7pm!)
Hope to see you next week!

Also, don't forget, Doctor Who is new this week in the U.K.! Also new in the U.K.: Ashes to Ashes! To add to the fun-the K-9 series kicks off in Australia this weekend! :)

Sunday Gathering Update

Hey Folks! We are gathering at Lee's this weekend to watch the latest episode of our favorite show!

The fun starts at 3:00pm, with the main event starting around 6. We will be watching episodes of Doctor Who, Sarah Jane, and possibly the premiere episode of the new K-9 series.

Bring a dish to share, and we hope to see you there! :) (directions can be found in the files section of the DWC Yahoo list)

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Don't forget-this Thursday and Friday, the Gift airs on BBC One-the last story for series 3 of the Sarah Jane Adventures!

Chicago Tardis is next weekend!! Sadly, I will not be able to attend this year. :( If you are going, be sure to take lots of pictures to share! :)

Social Meeting/Marcon picnic, Torchwood

Hey everyone! Don't forget the Marcon Picnic tomorrow!! Starting at 9:00 and running until about 6pm at Highbanks Metro Park. Please bring a side dish and/or dessert to share. It also might be wise to bring something to drink (usually Marcon provides this with leftovers from the ConSuite, but there weren't any this year).

For directions and other general information about the park: http://metroparks.net/ParksHighbanks.aspx

Also, Torchwood: Children of Earth begins this Monday starting at 9pm on BBC America!! And for those who were worried how much would be cut from the original BBC broadcast-you've got nothing to worry about! BBC America is planning on airing the mini-series uncut! (all episodes will be in a 75 minute timeslot, to allow for commercials)

You'll have three chances to watch/record it: 9pm, 12am, and 2:30am (all times Eastern). Just don't wait for the re-broadcast at 8pm-unfortunately those showings will only be 60 min.

Are you as excited as I am?!?!?! :-D

Upcoming TV and radio broadcasts

Hey everyone!

First of all, don't forget-tomorrow is the last day you can purchase memberships for Chicago TARDIS at a discount! After the 15th, prices will go up to the 'at-the-door' level. You can purchase memberships online.

The Children in Need special aired today in the U.K.-with a Doctor Who bit! :)

Sunday, the next episode in the Paul McGann radio series airs on Radio 7:
Grand Theft Cosmos
(Special thanks to Mreen for keeping us updated with the radio broadcasts, and reminding us about the Children in Need special!!)

Monday, the next episode of the Sarah Jane Adventures airs in the U.K. on BBC One!
Mark of the Berserker, part 2

Speaking of SJA, Sarah-Jane.tv has an article about the next issue of DWM, #402-featuring Nicholas Courtney and Elisabeth Sladen on the cover. (aww, don't they look cute?) ;)

Speaking of spinoffs-if you were wondering what ever happened to the K-9 spinoff, Sarah-Jane.tv has a brief update about that too.

TAFN

club updates! television! radio!

Well, I must have been half aleep when I wrote my last post (which is odd, because it was during my lunch break, and I didn't receive any snoring complaints from my cowokers... ;) ). I mentioned that the All Saints Day Halloween party was this Saturday, when in fact, it is not. The party is next Saturday, November 1st. Sorry about that!

I knew I forgot something in my last post-if you haven't had a chance to check out the Yahoo list lately, John posted a new poll for those planning on going to Chicago Tardis next month. Need someone to share a room with? Check out the poll!

Don't forget! The Sarah Jane Adventures are all new on BBC One!

The Sarah Jane Adventures, series 2
Mondays, 4:35pm GMT, on BBC One

Current episode (10/27):
5. Secrets of the Stars, part 1

Previous:
4. Day of the Clown, part 2
3. Day of the Clown, part 1
2. The Last Sontaran, part 2
1. The Last Sontaran, part 1

Also, there are NEW Eighth Doctor audios on BBC Radio 7, starring Paul McGann as the Doctor, and Sheridan Smith as Lucie!! Be sure to check them out!

Doctor Who on Radio 7
Next Episode:
2. Max Warp

Previous:
1. Dead London (as of this writing, you still have 2 days to listen to this episode!)

For those who have been listening to Radio 7 on a regular basis-what do you think of their new format? For me, it took some getting used to, but I think I'm starting to like it.

TAFN-everyone have a great weekend!!!

Marcon brainstorming! Spinoff news!

Hey everyone!

For those of DWC who are involved with Marcon this year-don't forget, there is a Marcon media track brainstorming session this Sunday, October 12th, at Lee's! The fun starts at 1pm and will run until about 7. Help us determine panel topics for the Media Track for Marcon 44 (2009). For more information, please checkout the post on the Yahoo group. Also, if you need directions, contact Carrie.

Torchwood
I haven't been very good with keeping up-to-date with news about the upcoming season of Torchwood-for that I apologize. To tease you a bit-they are currently filming in Cardiff, with the series set to premiere in early 2009.

For more info,(and some details about new cast members!) check out the article on SyFy Portal: http://www.syfyportal.com/news425449.html

The Sarah Jane Adventures
The Sarah Jane Adventures are in full swing on CBBC!

The Sarah Jane Adventures, series 2
Mondays, 4:35pm GMT, on BBC One

Current episode (10/13):
3. Day of the Clown, part 1

Previous:
2. The Last Sontaran, part 2
1. The Last Sontaran, part 1

Don't forget series 1 of SJA is now available on dvd here in the U.S.!!!

TV and another Hello!

First of all, a proper welcome to Catherine! Catherine is Selina's daughter-both are huge Doctor Who fans!

Now, on to what's on this weekend:
The Sarah Jane Adventures, series 1 in the U.S.A.:
Fridays, 8:00, 8:30pm (EDT) on SciFi

Current episode(s):
9. What Ever Happened to Sarah Jane?, part 2
10. The Lost Boy, part 1

Previous
8. What Ever Happened to Sarah Jane?, part 1
7. Warriors of Kudlak, part 2
6. Warriors of Kudlak, part 1
5. Eye of the Gorgon, part 2
4. Eye of the Gorgon, part 1
3. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 2
2. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 1
1. Invasion of the Bane

Doctor Who, series 4 (season 30) in the U.S.A.:
Fridays, 9:00pm (EST) on SciFi

Current episode:
5. The Sontaran Stratagem, part 1

Previous:
4. Planet of the Ood
3. The Fires of Pompeii
2. Partners in Crime
1. Voyage of the Damned

Doctor Who, series 4 (season 30) in the U.K.:
Saturdays, 7:00pm (GMT) on BBC One

Current episode:
7. The Unicorn and the Wasp

Previous:
6. The Doctor's Daughter
5. The Poison Sky, part 2
4. The Sontaran Stratagem, part 1
3. Planet of the Ood
2.The Fires of Pompeii
1.Partners in Crime

Don't forget the audio commentaries on BBC7!!

Happy Who watching!

Who, Sarah, Torchwood, Commentaries,

Don't forget our monthly club meeting this Saturday starting at 5!!

Another weekend of exciting new episodes!

Doctor Who, series 4 (season 30) in the U.K.:
Saturdays, 6:45pm (GMT) on BBC One

Current episode:
2. The Fires of Pompeii

Previous episode:
1. Partners in Crime

The Sarah Jane Adventures, series 1 in the U.S.A.:
Series premiere this Friday at 7:30pm (EST) on SciFi

Current episode:
1. Invasion of the Bane

Torchwood's second season has ended on BBC One in the UK. However, here in the US, we still have two episodes left.

Torchwood, series 2 in the U.S.A.:
Saturdays, 9:00pm (EST) on BBC America

Current episode
12. Fragments

Previous 3:
11. Adrift
10. From Out of the Rain
9. Something Borrowed

Marathon alert!!! SciFi is having a Doctor Who marathon tomorrow (or rather today? What time is it anyway? ;) ) starting at 8:00am with New Earth and ending at 3pm with the Impossible Planet. Kind of convenient that this particular daily rotation should fall on the same day as the premiere of SJA, huh? ;)

Commentaries!!!
Commentaries for the series 4 Doctor Who episodes are Sundays on BBC 7. However, if you happen to miss one, they are also featured on the Doctor Who site-just check each episode page-you can subscribe to the podcast, or do a one-time download for each epiosde.

Also, by now I'm sure most of you have heard that the commentary track for the last episode of series 3 is different on the Region 1 dvds. Our set has commentary by the producers, whereas the UK set has the original commentary by David Tennant, Freema Agyeman, and John Barrowman. Currently, BBC America is making the original commentary available for download:
http://www.bbcamerica.com/content/123/commentary.jsp It's about a 47MB download. (Thanks Mreen, for the link!!!)

TAFN, happy Who watching!

Well, it can't get more official than this...

New Who and Sarah to air on SciFi

The official word from the SciFi channel! Doctor Who series 4 and the Sarah Jane Adventures first series will air back-to-back on the SciFi channel beginning in April, probably sometime after April 5th. (April 5th is the rumored premiere date for series 4 on the BBC.)

More updates on the schedule as it becomes available. :)

Yay!

Torchwood and DW/SJA news!

Don't forget to set your DVRs! AT 9pm EST, Torchwood's second series premieres tonight with Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang on BBC America!!

In the news: There has been some casting information announced regarding series 4 of Doctor Who, and SFX has a preview of an interview with Elisabeth Sladen regarding the future of Sarah Jane!

Series 4 casting update

Elisabeth Sladen in SFX

Both links have potential spoilers, so click at your own risk! ;)

News and telly

Don't forget! The series 3 (season 29) box set hits the stores this Tuesday, November 6th!! (That's only one day after the release in the U.K.!)

NTA Awards Doctor Who won best drama, and David Tennant won best actor.

X-amining Kylie David Tennant interviews Kylie Minogue on BBC 2 this November.

Peter Moffatt, 1923-2007 Moffatt, who directed Classic Who episodes like the Five Doctors and the Two Doctors passed away on October 21st. :(


What's on this week:

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

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

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

Current episode:
7. What Ever Happened to Sarah Jane?, part 1

Previous episodes:
6. Warriors of the Kudlax, part 2
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

TAFN, happy Who (and spinoff!) watching! ;)

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!!!

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!

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).

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!) ;)