January 28th, 2012
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Eve Myles recently told CultBox that she feels a Torchwood movie would be ideal “to draw a line under” the series.

While the future for the spin off is up in the air, following its fourth series, Miracle Day, which aired last year, the Gwen actress has revealed that it’s all “very much on hold” rather than forgotten. “Russell T Davies has things happening in his personal life,” she said. “If and when they need us, they can pick the phone up and we will be there before they’ve even put the phone down, because it’s something we love doing.”

She continued: “Nothing’s going to happen in 2012, I know that much for sure. But who knows what will happen in 2013. Maybe a movie, to kinda draw a line under it.”

John Barrowman’s also expressed interest in taking Jack and Gwen to the big screen.

Eve will soon be taking to the stage for a new West End play, entitled All New People.

January 28th, 2012
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It’s been a week of triumph for Doctor Who, with both of its stars reigning supreme at the National Television Awards on Wednesday night!

Matt Smith’s portrayal of the Doctor was named as the Best Drama Peformance (Male), with the actor describing it as “a marvellous honour” to win as he went up and accepted his award. He also thanked the crew and fans for their ongoing support. Meanwhile, Karen’s role as Amy earned her the title of Best Drama Peformance (Female) too!

“This just means so much to me, and I am terrified right now,” she said in her speech.

Unfortunately, though, Doctor Who lost out to Downton Abbey for Most Popular Drama…

January 21st, 2012
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Karen Gillan has revealed that she feels the time is right for her to leave Doctor Who, claiming “it’s good to go with your gut instincts”.

The actress will be leaving her role as Amy Pond, alongside her on-screen husband – Arthur Darvill as Rory – during the next series, and has admitted that she is ready to close her eyes and jump. “Even if it doesn’t work out, something good will come out of it,” she noted. “My greatest fear is saying, ‘what if?’. Being in Doctor Who has been so amazing.”

She continued: “I don’t think I will ever have a job that is quite this fun ever again!”

Matt Smith has previously said it’s “disappointing” to be saying goodbye to the Ponds.

Don’t miss Karen featured on the cover of this week’s Radio Times – it’s on sale now!

January 20th, 2012
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John McKay’s predicted that Karen Gillan’s acting career will keep blossoming for many years to come, taking her all the way to Hollywood.

The director worked alongside the actress on the BBC Four drama, We’ll Take Manhattan, which will air next week, and they will work together again on Not Another Happy Ending, the new independent comedy film in which she will play a beautiful and eccentric writer. He has told the Daily Record that she’s got what it takes to go far in the industry.

“She is not just a small screen star, she is a big screen star,” he said. “She really is one of Scotland’s greatest talents and I’m sure she can go all the way. She’s got it.”

Karen will be leaving her role as Amy in Doctor Who in Series 7, airing in the autumn.

January 20th, 2012
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Matt Smith’s been interviewed on One Plus One in Australia this week, and during the interview he reveals that he feels “privileged” to be part of the ongoing Doctor Who legacy.

“To think there’s been 10 wonderful actors who have played the same part before me, it’s glorious,” he said. He has also responded to the rumours that “multiple episodes” of the next series are to be filmed down under, saying: “I’d love to film in Australia. You could have sand monsters out of the Outback, or giant, mutated spiders in the desert.”

He continued: “There’s an interesting relationship for Doctor Who in Australia. It’s followed the show for 40 years, and we’re very pleased to have that following here.”

He finishes the interview by summing up the role and discussing his plans for the future beyond the TARDIS. “It is a wonderful job. I wouldn’t change it for the world,” he said. “Beyond it, I’d quite like to direct. I’d love to do a play, and maybe have a film career. At the moment my focus is on Doctor Who’s big year leading up to its 50th anniversary.”

Matt will be back in Cardiff soon to start filming Series 7, “the biggest series ever”.

January 20th, 2012
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The Doctor will be facing the Weeping Angels once again in a new Quick Reads story published next month.

In Magic of the Angels, the Doctor, Amy and Rory take a trip to a London theatre, but that’s when everything starts to go wrong. Why are so many young girls going missing from the area? Whatever you do, don’t blink!

The Doctor thinks he’s got the answer when he sees Sammy Star and her amazing magic act, but this is no stage trick.

Our heroes team up with residents of an old people’s home in order to learn the truth…

Magic of the Angels – by Jacqueline Rayner – is out on 2nd February 2012, priced £1.99.

January 20th, 2012
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Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred have been talking about the possibility of returning to Doctor Who as part of its 50th anniversary next year.

In an interview with Shadowlocked, the Seventh Doctor actor revealed: “I keep meeting fans all over the world, and all they want for the 50th anniversary is for all the Doctors to come together. Someone suggested that they should get all the old Doctor Who actors to play other characters, and I think that would be huge fun.”

Meanwhile, Aldred – who appeared alongside him as his companion, Ace – admitted that she’s “waiting for a call”. “I’d drop everything,” she said. “She’d soon be back to bashing up Daleks with a baseball bat! Although, I did find out that Russell T Davies had planned for Ace to be in The Sarah Jane Adventures. But yes, I would love to. You never know.”

Steven Moffat has said that “there will never be a better time” for fans than 2013.

January 20th, 2012
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Warwick Davis told Radio Times recently that he’s always dreamt about playing a villain in Doctor Who.

The actor, who’s known for his roles in Star Wars and Harry Potter, and the recent TV series, Life’s Too Short, explained: “Mr Steven Moffat is somebody I want to talk to, certainly. I love Sherlock, and I would love to be in Doctor Who. It has been a dream of mine for many years.”

Would you like to see Warwick appear in the series?

Other actors to express an interest in appearing include Helen Mirren and Colin Firth.

January 20th, 2012
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‘No one can escape the burning’ in a brand new Doctor Who novel which is to be released in the summer.

In Dark Horizons, the Doctor arrives on the Western Isles to play on the famous Lewis Chessmen set. However, he finds the islands under attack by a mysterious fire, and he encounters the likes of Vikings, and a kidnapped princess…

It’s been written by Jenny Colgan. Her bibliography includes Amanda’s Wedding (2000) and Sixteen Again (2004).

She has described writing her own Doctor Who story as “a dream come true”. “I grew up on Terrance Dicks,” she said. “I’m thrilled to join the ranks of Doctor Who novelists.”

Meanwhile, BBC Books’ senior editorial director, Albert De Petrillo, has commented: “We were deeply impressed with both the originality and enthusiasm she brought to the task of writing an Eleventh Doctor adventure. Dark Horizons is simply a terrific Doctor Who story – fast-paced, thrilling and funny. I am proud to publish it on the Doctor Who list.”

Dark Horizons will be published by BBC Books on 7th July 2012, at the RRP of £12.99.

January 18th, 2012
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Steven Moffat spoke to Radio Times recently, remaining as cryptic as ever about what the future holds for Doctor Who. He did, however, confirm that “at least 14 episodes” will be broadcast from Autumn 2012.

“It’ll be returning in the autumn,” he said. “I won’t say when exactly, but it’ll be back in the autumn for a long run. I will just say, it will be at least 14 episodes. We always do 14, because we do the Christmas special as well. So being in the autumn, the Christmas special will be part of it as well.”

Regarding next year’s 50th anniversary, he revealed that “there will never be a better time to be a Doctor Who fan”. He said: “Oh dear God. I think, knowing a certain amount of what’s coming, there will never be a better time, I promise you, and I am just saying this as a Doctor Who fan myself. I promise you, for so many reasons I can’t talk about.”

Filming for Series 7 – which will feature the exit of the Ponds – will begin next month.

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