What do you make of River Song?

Now, now, don't crucify me over this, it had to be done. I've expressed my disliking the character several times, and even after yesterday's episode, she still gets on my nerves. I guess it's the way she acts, as if she is better than the Doctor, or knows more than him - well... which she does, in a way. But that is sort of annoying at times. I didn't really like her in FOTD/SITL and she did grow on me when I rewatched the episodes a while back, but now she's getting on my nerves... again. 'Hello, sweetie', 'Come on, sweetie', man, it drives me mad at times. But that is good!, the characters have an impact on viewers, so that's really good. I guess you can't love all characters, but River Song, even if annoying at times, is still a mystery to me. And now we know she can fly the TARDIS, knows which controls to use and knows old Gallifreyan. WHO IS SHE??? It's killing me!! Anyway, it was a great episode and I cannot wait to see FAS.  

Please post your thoughts on this. Anyone can post.

Doctor Who is back to its normal schedule

Don't forget: DW is airing at 6.20 pm, not at 8:25pm like last week's episode. This week's episode is 'Time of the Angels'... I'm guessing it will be mighty good.

The enigmatic River Song hurtles back into the Doctor life but she's not the only familiar face returning... The Weeping Angels are back!

The Doctor is recruited by Father Octavian to track the last of the Angels through the terrifying Maze of the Dead. As the Time Lord faces the Lonely Assassins, last seen in Blink, River Song is by his side. But can she be trusted?
Father Octavian is played by Iain Glen and River Song by Alex Kingston. The episode was written by Steven Moffat, directed by Adam Smith and produced by Tracie Simpson.

Adventure Games Concept Art

See original designs for Doctor Who: The Adventure Games, the four free interactive stories that will launch in June. Over the next few months we'll be adding regular updates about the adventure games, so check back soon (www.bbc.c.ouk/doctorwho).

The original designs are available at http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/news/bulletin_100408_02/Adventure_Games_Concept_Art.

Doctor Who: Adventure Games

The Doctor, Amy and some of the show's most iconic monsters will be making the journey from TV to your home computers, as we unveil Doctor Who: The Adventure Games.

These four new adventures will take the form of free downloadable computer games available for PC and Mac, in which players assume control of the Doctor and Amy as they embark on new adventures which complement the new TV series.

Doctor Who: The Adventure Games has been produced by a team drawing on the very best talent from TV and gaming. The interactive episodes are executive produced by Steven Moffat, Piers Wenger, Beth Willis, along with Anwen Aspden (BBC Wales Interactive) and Charles Cecil - one of videogaming's most revered creators.

The games are being developed by Sumo Digital, one of the UK's best game designers. Stories and scripts are from Phil Ford (co-writer Doctor Who 'Waters of Mars') and James Moran (Severance, Torchwood Children of Earth). The project has been commissioned for BBC Online by the Vision Multiplatform team, headed up by Simon Nelson, and is being driven by BBC Wales Interactive.

Matt Smith and Karen Gillan have been digitally recreated in-game, and have provided full voice-overs. Music has been provided by TV series' composer Murray Gold. An additional cast will portray original characters and classic enemies.

"Children don't just watch Doctor Who - they join in. They make up games, invent their monsters, create their own stories," says Steven Moffat, Head Writer and Executive Producer, Doctor Who. "Now, there's something else - now they can be the Doctor in brand new episodes. Doctor Who: The Adventure Games will offer fans of the Doctor a unique opportunity to enter his world, face his challenges and grapple with his deadliest foes.

"By developing these games alongside the new TV series, we've been able to weave exciting narrative strands with the very finest game design to create a new kind of Doctor Who, which can be enjoyed by the whole family."

"There aren't 13 episodes of Doctor Who this year," adds Piers Wenger, Head of Drama, BBC Wales and Executive Producer, Doctor Who. "There are 17 - four of which are interactive. Everything you see and experience within the game is part of the Doctor Who universe: we'll be taking you to places you've only ever dreamed about seeing - including locations impossible to create on television."

Simon Nelson, Head of BBC Multiplatform in Vision, continues: "A few years ago we couldn't have dreamt of commissioning such an innovative form of drama. By integrating the creation of these 'interactive episodes' with the development of the TV series, we've been able to create amazing two-hour dramas in which you control the action. We've all imagined what it would be like to come face-to-face with some of the universe's most terrifying monsters - now viewers can find out for themselves.

"Establishing new forms of drama is exactly what the BBC should be doing. By aiming these 'interactive episodes' at the broad audience of TV show - unique in British television, in that it encompasses at least three generations - we're aiming to encourage the family to gather round the PC or Mac in the same way they do the television. Driving computer literacy is a keystone of the BBC's public service remit and we expect Doctor Who: The Adventure Games to be hugely popular in the homes of Britain this year.

"Only the BBC could produce such an innovative slice of new drama. We're offering two-hour original Doctor Who episodes to production standards on a par with the TV series, working with the very best creatives within the UK. We're hugely proud of Doctor Who: The Adventure Games, which will establish new standards in interactive drama and allow families the country over to enjoy Doctor Who stories in unique and innovative ways."

"Doctor Who: The Adventure Games will offer the chance for Doctor Who fans to visit places they've only dreamed of, facing off against monsters they've previously had to imagine," concludes Anwen Aspden, Executive Producer, BBC Wales Online. "Players will visit places which have never been shown on television - and these will go on to define the look and feel of future TV episodes."

The exact titles of the four free episodes are being kept secret for the time being, but the four original stories will take players on a journey throughout time and space, including one location from the Doctor Who series which has never been seen before on screen. Players will encounter new and original monsters, in stories which form part of the overall Doctor Who canon.

The first episode of Doctor Who: The Adventure Games will be available to download for PC and Mac from www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho in June 2010. Its title will be revealed at a special press event on April 21st 2010.

I'll try to post any updates that come my way as soon as possible. There are several images from the game available on the website,and this is just one from an array of 13 images available. For more information, go to www.bbc.co.uk/

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RTD vs. Moffat? - Thoughts

Okay, so because I've been home due to some rather unpleasant sinus attacks, I got the opportunity to really dig deep into this whole RTD vs. Moffat situation. Before I say anything, I just want to mention the fact that I don't agree with such comparison and I am certainly not taking sides! They're both brilliant and unique, and that's my point.

Basically, and talking about S5, in which Moffat debuted as headwriter of the show, the show has seen his direction shifted a tiny bit, which is no stranger to Doctor Who, as the whole point of the show has been changed quite a few times in the past. Now, some people are not getting 'used to' the new Series, because they feel it is too different from RTD's era - not suprisingly, I find that happens mostly to NewWho lovers, who are not acquainted with Classic Who - I guess it is only normal, there is a big change, specially when it comes to special effects and even plots. We had so much time to develop a plot, thanks to 4-parter episodes, or even more, like 'Inferno' had. 45 minutes is said to not to be enough to develop a story properly. Well, I believe good writers can make it work, and RTD and Moffat were able to do it, such as all the other writers, like Gatiss or Cornell. I understand it's not very much time and that the pace has to get a bit frenetic at times, but that's how it goes. And I have no issues with it, to be honest.

Anyway, Moffat did change the direction of the show a bit, and I have to say that so far, I'm coping well. I like his stories, I think he delivers a great humour/drama balance and he certainly knows how to give character's depth, which I appreciate greatly. We've had 2 episode up till now and we're all in love with Amy. That's remarkable.

Now to talk about Russell, the man who brought Doctor Who back - thank you, Russell, THANK YOU! His writing is completely different to Moffat's, it is more fast-paced and more humourous - well, more light-hearted, that's where I was trying to go with the word 'humourous' - the Eleventh Doctor is incredibly funny, so I should pick my adjectives more carefully. Anyway, he did bring back our favourite Timelord and managed to do it in style - 21st Century style. Russell arrived with a new concept, whilst remaining true to the classic episodes. I like his episodes just as I like Moffat's, but I guess I like them better when I'm tired or so - Moffat's episodes require more of me mentally, if you know what I mean. They make me think, and want to dig it all up. That's not a bad thing, that is balance!, something every TV show needs, and that's why we don't have the same writer writing all episodes.

Anyway, I must confess that RTD's episodes are probably more likeable when you watch them for the first time, whereas Moffat's are deeper and require a second watch for you to appreciate them as much as you appreciate RTD's just by watching the episode once. Furthermore, Russell's plots have some holes, something that has always bothered reviewers, but which don't upset me greatly. Moffat's are more precise and consistent, but again, both are fine by me.

Now, you may ask my favourite episodes in order to have concrete evidence that I enjoy one's episodes better than the other's. Well, here comes the tricky part - I don't think you can judge whether you like one better just because his presence isn't as repeated in a list of favourite episodes - sometimes, you don't like an episode just because you don't. It may be brilliant, but you just don't like it. Well, that's life for you. I do agree that I have a tendency towards Moffat's in the first and second series.

The 'Favourite Characters' topic does not include the Doctor and his companions. // The 'Least Favourite Characters' category is optional. 
Anyway, let's focus on Series 1:

Favourite Episodes: The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances
Least Favourite Episode: The Long Game
Favourite Characters: Charles Dickens, Gwyneth, Lynda
Least Favourite Characters: Slitheen, The Reapers

--> I didn't like Series 1 that much, particularly but I wasn't really into Eccleston, once the current Doctor then was already David whom swept me away,



Series 2

Favourite Episode: The Girl in the Fireplace

Least Favourite Episode: Love and Monsters
Favourite Characters: Reinette Poisson, Cassandra, Ida Scott
Least Favourite Characters: Victor Kennedy

--> 'The Girl in the Fireplace' is, easily, one of my favourite Doctor Who episodes ever . Ever. Finish. Kaput.


Series 3

Favourite Episode: Human Nature/Family of Blood

Least Favourite Episode: 42
Favourite Characters: John Smith, Joan Redfern, the Master
Least Favourite Characters: --


Series 4

Favourite Episode: The End of Time Part 1 & 2

Least Favourite Episode: The Sontaran Stratagem/The Poison Sky
Favourite Characters: The Ood, Jenny, Wilfred, Rassilon, the Master, Vashta Nerada, Professor River Song
Least Favourite Characters: --

--> Again, no conclusions. RTD's final episodes are stellar.

What's the conclusion, then? They're different, they're unique, they're the stuff of legend. RTD appeals more to some people, Moffat appeals to other equally great people. So what's the big deal? Stop bashing RTD and stop saying Moffat turned DW into something it isn't, because that is simply not true. The comparison mentioned is outrageous, and I only posted my views on the Seasons because I wanted to show you that you can't conclude much just from reading it. I like RTD's characters and Moffat's, RTD's episodes and Moffat's, EQUALLY. And that was the whole point of this post - there is no Team Moffat or Team RTD, there's Team Doctor Who and that's the end of it.

Looking forward to 'Victory of the Daleks'?

Overview: The Doctor has been summoned by his old friend Winston Churchill but in the Cabinet War Rooms, far below the streets of blitz-torn London, he finds his oldest enemy waiting for him... The Daleks are back! And can Churchill really be in league with them?

There's also the amazingly fantastic 'To Victory!' Dalek poster, which you can see and save here: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/d11s01/d11s01e01_to_victory.pdf

Also, there are a lot of clips from the episode, which I am going to post underneath.

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The Beast Below - Thoughts

I loved The Beast Below. Those Smilers, oh God! It was a massive episode, it had action, moments of tenderness, funny remarks, everything! I am loving Matt way more than I ever thought I ever could. I keep watching David as the Doctor , 'cause for me he IS the Doctor. I know it sounds strange, but it's as if Matt was the Doctor previous to David . Strange, I know.
I love, love, love Karen Gillan. That girl is talented as hell! The both of 'em have some great chemistry on screen, and that is really, really great.
Right, so, next up is Victory of the Daleks. 8:25pm, I think - that late! Anyway, I am truly enjoying S5 so far.
I've also been very enthusiastic about Matt... and I'm not afraid to speak my mind, that lad is brilliant and is a fine Doctor! I hope Matt stays for at least one more year. That's up to him, of course, but yeah. I am also glad the press has mellowed towards Moffat... They wrote lousy things about S5 when David was still the Doctor. And some reporters, in order to review Matt, kind of diss David, in a way, and that's so wrong. And are always trying to compare them. For God's sake, they're so different.
Matt is such a clumsy Doctor, and so funny! Whenever he says 'Geronimo' I just shout at the telly and say the same thing!

The Eleventh Hour - Thoughts

I was the one who wrote all of these... I wasn't sure if that was implicit. :P

(posted to an unofficial forum dedicated to Jamie Cullum)
I am very, very impressed. As a Whovian, I'm used to regenerations, although this was my first 'proper' one, given that I was drawn to the show 2 and a half years ago. Anyway, I was very impressed with Matt's acting. I had already seen him in 'Shadow in the North' and 'Ruby in the Smoke' with Billie Piper, but I was not expecting him to be THAT good. Karen's acting was amazing as well, although I have to confess that the plot did have a few holes and was a bit thin... but I suppose it was all a mean to introduce the new Doctor. David Tennant is, without a doubt, my Doctor, but I'm not afraid to tell the world that I am going to love Eleven.

'The Eleventh Hour' was fantastic. Although the plot was a bit story thin, it worked out pretty well. I love Karen's character, Amy , although she does have a strange job! I can see why he is kissing the Doctor in the trailer.
Anyway, the start was hilarious. The Doctor is still recovering, he is still 'cooking', eh? He's still very much like Ten... and I can't complain! I was slightly disappointed that there was no 'bigger on the inside' remark, but Amy's goggly eyes pretty much said it all. And the new TARDIS is just amazing... Some might not agree, but I'm in love with it. Now, where is that library and that swimming pool?

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Fish fingers and custard?? Fantastic! ♥

Busy, but back!

Hey guys,
It has been a long, long time... I'm sorry for my absence. Anyway, I am in love with Season 5, and Matt is a great Doctor! What do you think of Eleven? Comment!