The Idiot's Lantern

The Idiot's Lantern

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

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!

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Polling time!!!

No, I don't want to know who your favorite Presidential canidate is-these polls are more fun!!! ;)

We currently have 2 active polls running for DWC:

1. Where would you like the next DWC steering meeting (February 7th) to be? We are changing locations in order to facilitate the brainstorming of questions for the Doctor Who Jeopardy game we are creating for Marcon.

Poll ends February 7th.

2. We are having another video room at Marcon this year!! Go and vote on five, (and only five!!) shows that you would like to see represented in our British Sci-Fi and Fantasy TV room. Where are Doctor Who, Torchwood, and Sarah Jane in this poll, you may ask? Don't worry, they are already included in our lineup!! :-D

No end date (yet) for this poll-but the sooner the better, so Andrew can have some idea of what the most popular shows are.

Be sure to log into the DWC Yahoo group and vote in the polls! Thanks!!!

Saturday, January 26, 2008

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! ;)

Monday, January 14, 2008

Potluck update!

Hey everyone!! Here's an update from John:

"For food and drinks for the meeting, I will provide my usual hummus and crackers. I also have some pop (both regular and diet) left over from holiday festivities. As for the rest of you, surprise the group
with a side dish, dessert, or drink of your choice. If we plan this out too much, it won't exactly be a potluck then! ;)"

How true!! :)

January Meeting and Potluck!

Don't forget this Saturday, January 19th is our monthly meeting! This month it will be held at John's from 5-10pm. Join us for the Christmas Doctor Who, Voyage of the Damned, as well as the premiere episode of Torchwood Season 2. This is a potluck event so please bring something to share.

John's posted directions to his house in the files section, and don't forget to vote in the poll to let us know you're coming!!

More details concerning the potluck as I get them... :)

Hope to see you there!!

Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Trip to WhoNA.com!

Don't forget!!! This Saturday, January 12th, we're planning another trip to WhoNA.com in Indianapolis to look at all the great Who Toys, and talk with them about attending Marcon this May. Join us for a field trip that only Doctor Who can provide!

The plan is to meet at Andrew's around 10am, then drive over to Indianapolis. Don't forget to vote in the poll to let us know if you're coming or not, and if you need a ride or can provide one. Thanks!!

Also, since I have your attention-our monthly meeting-set for January 19th at John's- is going to be potluck. More details are forthcoming, so be sure to keep an eye on this blog and the DWC Yahoo group!

Wednesday, January 02, 2008

January Steering Meeting

Happy New Year, everybody!!!! As predicted, I didn't get a chance to update this blog while I was away (add catching the flu to the list of reasons-yuk!) But I'm back, and all better now-yay!!!

Tomorrow, January 3rd, is our January steering meeting at the Rusty Bucket, from 7-8pm. We will continue our search for questions and answers for the Doctor Who Jeopardy, and discuss the future of the club, flyers, Marcon, GallifreyCon, etc...

As always everyone is invited to attend if you're interested in helping the club out! :) Please see the DWC Yahoo group for directions and contact info.

I hope you all had a great time over the holidays!! Welcome, 2008!!!!

Monday, December 17, 2007

A quick word!

Hi all,

Just a quick note from your friendly editor. :) I will be on vacation starting tomorrow, so there might not be another update until after Christmas. I'm hoping I'll have the chance to update the blog during that time, but when you're staying at a house with 4 kids and 3 dogs, things can get a little crazy (especially with Christmas only being a week away...)

Don't forget!! Voyage of the Damned airs Christmas Day!
Don't let crazy Doctor Who rumors get the better of you! ;)
Watch out for Cyberman, Daleks, etc...
Oh, and for Pete's sake, don't let another ship crash into your TARDIS!! LOL. :-D

Happy Holidays, everyone!!!

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

DWC December Meeting

Hey All! This Saturday, December 15th, is our monthly meeting with Andrew as our host from 6:30-10:30pm. (Directions to Andrew's can be found in the DWC files section).

Join us for fun and new adventures with Sarah Jane. With just a week to go before the next Doctor Who episode Sarah Jane will still be undercover searching for answers. We will also be showing some teasers for the Christmas Doctor Who, and new season of Torchwood. We also may celebrate the season with the original Sarah Adventure: K-9 and Company. Bring your thinking caps because we will also spend some time looking for questions for Doctor Who Jeopardy.

Don't forget to go vote in the latest poll to let Andrew know you are coming!!! Thanks!!!

Hope to see you Saturday!

Monday, December 03, 2007

December Steering Meeting-date change!

Hi everyone!!!! Don't forget, our monthly steering meeting is this week! As Andrew mentioned earlier this weekend in the Yahoo group, the day has changed-instead of Thursday, it will be on WEDNESDAY, December 5th. It will still be at the Rusty Bucket with the same starting time of 7pm.

We will discussing details on our next couple meetings, and talk about current projects including recruitment, WOSU letter campaign, Logo, and flyer design, and more.

Hope to see you there!!!