The Doctor Who Experience will soon be closing its doors at the Olympia in London, and, to go out with a bang, a host of additional activities has been planned for this month!
The Experience will open up for the last time on Wednesday 22nd February, ahead of its relocation to Cardiff later in the year, where it will become a permanent attraction.
Throughout half term week, visitors will be able to take part in a range of special events. See the schedule below!
Its latest additions include the Wooden King/Queen from last year’s Christmas Special.
Saturday 11th February Doctor Who choreographer Ailsa Berk who will be giving visitors a chance to perfect their monster moves with special lessons on how to walk like a Judoon/Cyberman.
Monday 13th February Millennium FX share their behind the scenes knowledge on the inspiration behind the show’s iconic characters, with live design and sculpt demonstrations.
Wednesday 15th February Come face to face with the Doctor’s terrifying adversaries, the Cybermen and Ood.
Thursday 16th February Doctor Who make up technicians will be ready to transform you into your choice of a Silurian, Cyberman, Clockwork Droid or Weeping Angel.
Friday 17th February Millennium FX will be taking part in drawing demonstrations.
An original audio book adventure featuring the Doctor, Amy and Rory is due to be released next month!
In Darkstar Academy, written exclusively for CD release by Mark Morris, the TARDIS team are captured by ‘prefects’ and taken to the Headmaster’s study upon arriving at what looks like an early 20th century public school. The students are heirs of millionaires, captains of industry, politicians and world leaders, but this is the far future, the school’s in deep space, and there is something strange in the cargo bay…
The adventure is read by Alexander Armstrong, the voice of Mr Smith, and Reg Arwell in last year’s Christmas Special, The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe. It will be released on 8th March 2012, priced £10.20, and you can pre-order it on Amazon now.
Looking to get your hands on the latest Doctor Who toys and treats? Keep reading for our new merchandise update!
Money money money must be funny in a Time Lord’s world, so it’s a good job that this TARDIS money box will soon be materialising so you can keep an eye on all your pennies! If you ever care for some tea, this new tea pot is also on its way, although it’s not bigger on the inside! Once you’ve got your cuppa, you may want to enjoy it in one of these mugs, featuring an exploding TARDIS or ‘Don’t Blink’ message.
Karen Gillan’s latest drama, We’ll Take Manhattan, is now available to buy on DVD.
The 90 minute film aired last week on BBC4, and follows the story of Jean Shrimpton’s explosive love affair with British photographer David Bailey. Set in the 60s, Karen portrays the model alongside Aneurin Barnard and Helen McCrory, in a tale of how two people accidentally changed the world of fashion forever. Buy the DVD of We’ll Take Manhattan on Amazon now!
What did you think of Karen’s peformance in We’ll Take Manhattan? Let us know below…
Firstly, Mark Sheppard, who played Canton Delaware in The Impossible Astronaut and Day of the Moon, is to make an appearance at the event, which will be held at Cardiff’s Millenium Centre on 24th and 25th March. He’s commented: “The fans are a huge part of what really makes the show so very special. I cannot wait to come back to Cardiff for this behind-the-scenes event for the show we all love.”
Meanwhile, the voice of the Daleks, Nick Briggs, Ian McNeice (Winston Churchill), and Raquel Cassidy (Cleaves) have all also been added to the line-up. Find out more here.
Its previously confirmed guests include Matt Smith, Steven Moffat and Arthur Darvill.
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Lara Pulver has revealed that she’d love to have a guest role in Doctor Who, hinting that she may already be in talks with Steven Moffat about appearing in the series.
The actress, who was recently seen portraying Irene Adler in Moffat’s other series, Sherlock, told Assignment X that she thoroughly enjoyed working alongside the writer. “He may be calling me right now,” she said. “We haven’t spoken about Doctor Who. I think they’re separate entities for Steven, and I think he puts very different hats on.”
She continued: “But I love working with him, and if we found another project to work together on, whether it is Doctor Who or Sherlock, I am sure we’d want to again.”
Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch’s also previously discussed a Doctor Who role.
The brand new issue of Doctor Who Magazine celebrates the recent discovery of the missing Classic Series stories!
Back in December, two episodes, starring William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton as the First/Second Doctors, were found after they were thought to have been lost forever.
Inside the issue, it is revealed how the Daleks exterminated part of Doctor Who’s history, as the magazine goes on the trail of the lost adventures.
The cover also teases some Series 7 news, as filming for it is set to begin this month!
Doctor Who Magazine #444 will be on sale tomorrow from Thursday 9th February 2012.
We’re pleased to reveal our very first Fan of the Month of the year! This month’s winner is Priscilla from South Africa, who’s been devoted to the Doctor since she was introduced to the series by her friends.
Since then, she’s been avidly following his adventures, and you can read the rest of her profile here!
Huge thanks to everybody who put themselves forward. You will have another chance to enter it later this month.
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The first trailer for the forthcoming Doctor Who game, The Eternity Clock, has been released online for our viewing pleasure, and you can watch it below!
The game, which we now know will be out to buy in March 2012, has been developed by Supermassive Games, and will be available internationally for PS3, PS Vita and PC.
The game’s executive producer, Simon Harris, has written a blog about the process of recreating the monsters.
See the trailer below, and be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments section!
For the very latest game developments, make sure you’re following @DoctorWhoTEC!
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Karen Gillan has admitted that working on Doctor Who has given her the best years of her life so far.
The actress is to leave her role as Amy, but has noted that the time is right for her to depart, because her character’s story has now reached its “natural end”.
Speaking at the National Television Awards, where she won the title of Best Female Drama Peformance, she said: “There is a huge part of me that is so, so sad to be leaving.”
She continued: “I don’t regret it, but I can honestly say from the bottom of my heart that I’ve had the best years of my life on this show. I don’t know if I’ll ever have this much fun again. But things to come an end and it’s time to move on to other things.”
Matt Smith also reflected on Karen’s exit, but confirmed that he has no plans to leave himself. “I’m here for the future,” he said. “I love making it. I have no plans to leave.”
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