Series 6 of the revival of Doctor Who managed to do something that, despite growing and significant popularity, the revamp hadn't really been able to do before... it caused a stir. A legitimate, all out tizzy, and as the first few episodes aired, the blip of awareness that is Doctor Who skyrocketed as more and more people actually said the words, "Doctor Who." On the whole, the show has been … [Read more...]
The sixth series of the new Doctor Who has pulled out all the stops in the continuing effort to hold onto the success David Tennant brought to the franchise. Matt Smith seems to have won over fans (by and large), but the show clearly aims at raising the bar, instilling as much drama as possible, and working the long arc as much as possible. It's hard to imagine boring straight to the heart of … [Read more...]
I was rather skeptical when it was announced that Matt Smith was taking over the role of Doctor Who for the new incarnation's fifth season, but I was pleasantly surprised by his abilities from the very first episode. Each new Doctor faces a massive challenge stepping into a role that has been around since the early 1960s, and is moreover a cultural icon in a sense that nearly reinvents the term, … [Read more...]
If you've been around a while, you may remember the Holiday Extravaganza I had last year. If you do, you can rest assured that I will be having that awesome giveaway again, but the folks at BBC America and/or the BBC America Shop put together such a cool collection for me that I decided it should get its own billing, and its own giveaway. First off, I have to tell you that the BBC America Shop … [Read more...]
On April 17, 2010, a new era of the BAFTA-winning series, Doctor Who, premieres at 9pm/8c on BBC AMERICA. In anticipation of the premiere, we’re giving away a Special Edition of the April 2010 issue of Wired Magazine, featuring a Doctor Who themed 4-panel cover wrap, which highlights The Sonic Screwdriver as “Gadget of the Year.” This Special Edition is not available … [Read more...]
It's time to get set for the latest Doctor Who. Since Matt Smith was announced as the new Doctor, fans have been chomping at the bit, and speculation has run wild. Well, the wait is very nearly over. Doctor Who premieres Saturday, April 17, 9:00p.m. ET/PT. Doctor Who premiere episode is an extended version with limited commercial interruption. A new trailer has shown up, and while I'm not sure … [Read more...]
