the new Waters Of Mars Trailer

The End of Waiting

 

If anyone wants to remain in the dark about the two specials which form the Tenth Doctor's finale, please look away now! Footage from the first of these episodes was screened during the Doctor Who panel at Comic-Con International, 2009, meaning details about the adventure are officially out there!

As we revealed earlier today, the episodes feature the return of John Simm as the Master. The Doctor's fellow Time Lord is sporting a different hair colour in the finale, working a striking, lighter look.

And the Master isn't the only familiar figure returning from Doctor Who's recent past. Executive Producer Russell T Davies, who wrote David Tennant's final episodes, confirmed that Alexandra Moen is back as Lucy Saxon, the character we previously saw in The Sound of Drums and The Last of the Time Lords. Although married to the Master she put a serious dent in their relationship by shooting him but what happened to her after the events of Series Three has remained a mystery, so far...

Russell further explained that footage from the finale screened at Comic-Con included the voice of Timothy Dalton as the Narrator. His exact role in the specials is currently undisclosed but Dalton is, of course, best known for portraying James Bond in The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill.

One of the biggest cheers of the Doctor Who panel occurred when the trailer showed the face of Catherine Tate, last seen playing Donna Noble in Journey's End. Bernard Cribbins, who played her grandfather, Wilf, also features in the trailer which depicts a grim-faced Doctor walking purposefully away from a wall of leaping flames... but towards what, or whom..?

John Simm Returns for the Finale!

 

John Simm will return as the Master in the two special episodes which bring David Tennant's era as the Doctor to a stunning conclusion. There's been speculation about Simm's involvement with the show but we can confirm he'll be back later this year, once again playing the Doctor's deadly nemesis.

Simm first appeared as the Master in Utopia, The Sound of Drums and The Last of the Time Lords. All three episodes were written by Executive Producer and Head Writer Russell T Davies who also wrote his upcoming adventure.

The character debuted in 1971 and on-screen has faced all but the Second and Ninth Doctors. Davies' version of the Master saw him retain his wit and cunning but since Utopia he's been callous and charismatic, sick, psychotic and enormously likeable. In short, everyone's favourite megalomaniac.

At the close of Series Three we saw the Master gunned down by his wife and whilst lying in his enemy's arms, he refused to regenerate. The world believed he had died and the Doctor accepted he was the last of the Time Lords. But this is Doctor Who and you can't keep a good bad guy down!

We've yet to find out how he survived but we can promise we'll be bringing you an exclusive interview with John Simm and some brand new Master material later this year. Stay tuned!

First Photo of Next Doctor's Costume

 

Filming has begun on the new series of Doctor Who and the first sneak peek of the next Doctor's costume is revealed today so we  can now confirm - he's looking good! Matt Smith will play the Eleventh Doctor when the new series starts in 2010 and as shooting began he commented, 'I feel very privileged and proud to be part of this iconic show. The scripts are brilliant and working alongside Karen [Gillan], Steven [Moffat] and the rest of the crew is an inspiration because their work ethic and passion for the show is so admirable. I'm excited about the future and all the brilliant adventures I get to go on as the Doctor.'

When the Doctor returns in 2010 he'll be dashing across the universe with Amy Pond, played by Karen Gillan. His new costume comprises black boots, dark trousers, a smart shirt and bow tie with a light brown jacket completing the ensemble. It says adventure. It says laid back cool. It says Time Lord chic and we're loving it!

The choice of clothing for the Doctor is both crucial and high profile. From Tom Baker's iconic multicoloured scarf to the effortlessly stylish look favoured by David Tennant in his brown suit and flowing coat, the Time Lord's attire becomes a cultural reference point, as linked to the character as James Bond's dinner suit or Sherlock Holmes' deerstalker.

The new series of Doctor Who has begun filming and we'll be bringing you all the production news as it happens. It promises to be quite a ride!

Blink & ya'll miss: Waters of Mars

I made these two vids, the slow and really slow captures of the 'blink and you won't see it' moment in the Waters of Mars trailer. Its a bit of a debate over whether or not that is Rose or Lucy Saxon or some other person. I favor the other person idea. When i slowed them down it just seemed to me more and more that it wasn't Rose. I think this might just be a red herring in the vid to get us spoiler junkies all "OMG"shing, and it worked! Whether I am wrong or not..its fun and it passes the time doesn't it? *chants to self..Autumn come quick, autumn come quick.* BTW made the vids for Combom.

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Doctor Who Will Matt Smith Meet The Zygons In Series 5?

We are seeing Zygons in many Doctor Who medias, from new books to classic action figures, one rumour is that the companion will turn out to be a Zygon.
There is another rumour the guys who did Walking With Dinosaurs have been asked to help design and create a CGI Skarasen for Season 5, but its a rumour and should be treated as such!
There are further rumours there is a Zygon script, surprisingly only a 1 episode though.
I predicted we would see them in one of the specials, I was wrong, I still believe we will see the Zygons soon!

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Doctor Who Series 5 Starts Filming

As you may be aware, Doctor Who series 5 is rumoured to start filming tomorrow, probably with some studio work, so don't expect location photographs just yet!
Matt Smith is the Doctor, with Karen Gillan as his companion, Amy. Little else is known ATM, however the good news is there is now a massive risk of information about the series being leaked to the tabloids, so in retaliation the BBC should have a press release out the week, telling us about Smiths Doctor and Amy :)
Benjamin Cook is on Breakfast TV tomorrow, there may be more media appearances too :)
So this week, we wait...

Doctor Who Specials Add A Comedian

 

David Tennant's two-part Doctor Who swansong just added another cast member, as comedian Lawry Lewin has signed on to play a role. As with most things to do with these specials, very little is known for sure, but the initial rumors suggest he's landed far more than a bit part.

British comedy site Chortle broke the news that Lewin has been cast in the specials. This is his first dramatic role, after appearing in the comedy shows Touch Me I'm Karen Taylor and The Life And Times Of Vivienne Vyle. He also had a bit role in the second series of Extras.

Lewin's hiring is just the latest example of Doctor Who's proud tradition of casting comedians in more dramatic roles, which has previously included Peter Kay in Love & Monsters, Lee Evans in Planet of the Dead, and, perhaps most infamously, Ken Dodd in Delta and the Bannermen. Of course, the best example of this is the third Doctor himself, as Jon Pertwee was primarily a comic actor and light entertainer before taking on the part.

There's not a lot to go on when it comes to the specifics of Lewin's role. Chortle's sources claim his character is "geeky" and "a bit of a comedy turn", neither of which is particularly shocking. More interesting is this tidbit:

"...his character plays a pivotal role in the climactic sequence of events leading to David Tennant's departure."

So, apparently the tenth Doctor's final story might all come down to an obscure comedian tackling his first dramatic part. Well, it makes as much sense as any other rumor I've heard about these specials.

[Chortle]

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