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Steven Moffat’s revealed the script for Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary story is “under lock and key” to avoid any of its top secret details leaking out.
Talking at the press launch for the new series in London, he explained he’s going to great lengths to protect the contents of the long awaited episode, to be broadcast this November in 3D. “I make sure I don’t get a script, because I will l lose it,” he said. “So I forbid people to hand me one – it is on my computer under lock and key instead.”
Matt Smith was also at the event, telling BBC News the reveal of the Doctor’s “greatest secret” will form as part of the build up to the anniversary adventure. “That big secret,” the actor teased. “I read the special and clapped at the end. It is hilarious and vast and epic. It will be one of the biggest, best and boldest adventures the Doctor has ever been on and be one of the most momentous occasions in the show’s history. That’s the plan.”
In the sequence, written by Steven Moffat, the Doctor takes a break on Earth from his quest to find Clara. The scene will premiere on the official site at noon on Saturday 23rd March and will also be available via the Red Button from 5:15pm.
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This week Entertainment Weekly’s paying tribute to the 50th anniversary with 2 collectible covers featuring everybody’s favourite Time Lord!
Inside the latest issue of the magazine there’s an exclusive set report from Cardiff which includes an interview with the man the cast and crew like to call God, Steven Moffat. Plus, the 11 Doctors are brought together for a feature examining the ongoing popularity of one of the UK’s biggest pop culture icons, and Peter Jackson shares his love for the series.
The director has previously expressed his interest in helming an episode of the series.
It goes goes on sale in the US tomorrow (22nd March). Which cover will you be getting?
Last summer Doctor Who became the first British show to be featured on an EW cover.
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Matt Smith said the upcoming 50th anniversary special is “spellbinding” at a recent public Q&A appearance held at an Apple store in London.
Last month it was confirmed that a special 3D adventure will be screened on TV and in cinemas to mark the series’ half a century on screen. The actor promised fans it won’t disappoint, hailing it as one of the best “ever, ever, ever”. “Steven’s been wanting to write this script for a long time,” he said. “He has really done it justice.”
He continued: “There are parts of it in mad 3D, but what he’s done with the idea is really clever – it’s not just throwing things at the screen. There are elements that are different from normal episodes. When you combine all the elements that are different it’s not just an episode of Doctor Who, it is something else – something bigger and more exciting.”
He added that he has “known for ages” who will be starring in the episode – “You’ll have to wait and see but you won’t be disappointed,” he teased. Let the speculation continue…
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It’s been confirmed that the next series of Doctor Who will begin on BBC One at 6:15pm on Saturday 30th March.
While the air date has been known for quite some time, the specific start time has now been finalized too, which means the countdown can well and truly begin (well, a much more accurate one – see the time remaining on the homepage!).
The Bells of Saint John sees the Doctor’s search for Clara take him to a modern day London, where wifi attacks.
Across the eight new episodes they will also encounter the Festival of Offerings, a gifted psychic plus the Ice Warriors and Cybermen return – there is a lot to look forward to!
As our beloved Time Lord’s return draws closer over the last few days we’ve been treated to this EPIC new trailer and some blockbuster “movie” posters. And now there’s yet more for us to tantalise over as we dissect the synopses!
In the first new episode (which is really the sixth episode), the Doctor’s search for Clara Oswald takes him to modern day London. We’ll let these blurbs do the rest of the talkin’!
Series 7, Episode 6: The Bells of Saint John Written by Steven Moffat and Directed by Colm McCarthy
The Doctor’s search for Clara Oswald brings him to modern day London, where wifi is everywhere. Humanity lives in a wifi soup. But something dangerous is lurking in the signals, picking off minds and imprisoning them. As Clara becomes the target of this insidious menace, the Doctor races to save her and the world from an ancient enemy.
Series 7, Episode 7: The Rings of Akhaten Written by Neil Cross and Directed by Farren Blackburn
Clara wants to see something awesome, so the Doctor whisks her off to the inhabited rings of the planet Akhaten, where the Festival of Offerings is in full swing. Clara meets the young Queen of Years as the pilgrims and natives ready for the ceremony. But something is stirring in the pyramid, and a sacrifice will be demanded.
Series 7, Episode 8: Cold War Written by Mark Gatiss and Directed by Douglas Mackinnon
The Doctor and Clara land on a damaged Russian Submarine in 1983 as it spirals out of control into the ocean depths. An alien creature is loose on board, having escaped from a block of Arctic ice. With tempers flaring and a cargo of nuclear weapons on board, it’s not just the crew but the whole of humanity at stake!
Series 7, Episode 9: Hide Written by Neil Cross and Directed by Jamie Payne
Clara and the Doctor arrive at Caliburn House, a haunted mansion sat alone on a desolate moor. Within its walls, a ghost hunting Professor and a gifted psychic are searching for the Witch of the Well. Her apparition appears throughout the history of the building, but is she really a ghost? And what is chasing her?
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The BBC have released four “epic images” from Series 7: Part 2 as part of the promotion for its premiere next week.
Each new picture relates to one of the first four forthcoming episodes, serving as “movie poster” artwork to compliment the series’ blockbuster theme. As well as being stunning to look at, the posters confirm 3 more episode titles. Episode 2 is called The Rings of Akhaten, Episode 3 is called Cold War, while Episode 4 it simply titled Hide. Any thoughts? You can have your say in the comments, as always!
Series 7 returns to BBC One on Saturday 30th March. Watch the latest epic trailer here.
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The latest preview for Series 7 Part 2 was revealed tonight and this one is an absolute corker!
Focusing on the developing Clara Oswald mystery (any idea as to who she might be?), the preview features a tidal wave of new footage which is bound to get tongues wagging as we eagerly await the Doctor’s return to BBC One.
With Cybermen and Ice Warriors and a few surprises, check out and discuss the trailer below.
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The Doctor’s back on our screens later this month and we all know he doesn’t like to announce his return quietly!
You’ll find him in your local newsagents from today looking particularly dapper – alongside his latest companion Clara – on the cover of this month’s SFX Magazine.
Inside the issue there is a world exclusive as the new series is previewed with an interview with executive producer Caro Skinner who talks Cybermen and Ice Warriors.
Plus Jenna-Louise Coleman spills the beans as she discusses her biggest life influences…
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30th March heralds the return of Doctor Who and the BBC have issued some new pictures to get the ball rolling!
The images offer a sneak peek as to what the Doctor will be getting up to when he materialises back onto our screens for eight thrilling adventures. With a new companion in tow, he’ll be facing a host of new enemies and even some old ones too – but we’ll let the photos do the rest of the talking!
View them all here and a few of our favourites are below.
In the first episode The Bells of St John the Doctor finds something lurking in the wi-fi.
Above – Why so serious? Matt Smith is returning as the Eleventh Doctor this Easter…
Above – The faithful Fez is also back as the Doctor takes to the streets of London.
Above – Under pressure as the Doctor and Clara find themselves on a submarine.
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