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The cover for this month’s issue of Doctor Who Magazine has been revealed today!
It features the Eleventh Doctor, Kazran and Abigail to mark the anticipated debut of A Christmas Carol on Christmas Day. Inside there’s an exclusive preview of the festive episode, including interviews with its cast, as well as the chance to win the new Doctor Who Wii game, Return to Earth, as well as a Wii to play it on! The issue comes with 3 free collectors’ cards.
Doctor Who Magazine #429 is published on Thursday 16th December, priced £4.20.
BBC America have today released a video preview of the forthcoming game, The Mazes of Time, which is set to be released for the iPod, iPhone and iPad just in time for Christmas.
The game has been developed by Tag Games and “allows users to play both the Doctor and Amy Pond, utilizing their unique skills and abilities to solve challenges”. It has been written by Oli Smith, writer of the new Nintendo Wii and DS games, Return to Earth and Evacuation Earth.
As reported by The Courier, a new Doctor Who game entitled The Mazes of Time is to be released for the iPod, iPhone and iPad this Christmas!
During the game, which is produced by Tag Games, fans will be able to play as the Doctor or Amy in an adventure written by Oli Smith, who also wrote the Return to Earth and Evacuation Earth Wii and DS games. The game will be available to download from the iTunes store soon – we’ll bring you more details as and when!
The Doctor Who Wii game, Return to Earth, was released yesterday, however reviews that have appeared online thus far are sadly not as positive as we would’ve hoped!
The Official Nintendo Magazine gave the game just 19%, summing it up as ”a profoundly miserable experience”, while Digital Spy have described the gameplay as “horrendously difficult”. Of course, it’s all about personal preference, so if you’ve got the game, let us know if you agree or disagree with the reviews below!
Oli Smith has spoken to BANG Showbiz about the new Doctor Who Wii game, Return to Earth, which is released this month!
As Female First reports, the writer of the game explained his decision to feature the Daleks and the Cybermen. He said: “The Daleks were a must have, you would be foolish to have the Doctor’s first Wii game and not have the classic monsters! We had to make sure the Daleks and the Cybermen were a big deal when they arrive in the game.”
The game sports new dialogue from Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, and Smith has revealed that they’re both “very enthusiastic” about the interactive adventure. “I don’t think they’ve have had a chance to play yet but they’re very enthusiastic about it,” he continued. “It was the best day of my life when they came in to do the voice parts.”
In addition, gamers will be able to buy a replica sonic screwdriver shaped Wii remote.
Meanwhile, a DS Game, Evacuation Earth, also written by Oli Smith, is on its way too!
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Russell T Davies has promised that the story behind the new series of Torchwood will examine some “very big issues”, going “to the heart of every one of us and every family”.
Speaking to Collider, the creator of the spin off teased: “The questions it asks will cut right beneath your everyday life of work, sleep, food and family. I think we’ll challenge you and disturb you. The questions never really stop. That’s the fun of it. A whole 10 hours is a long time for a story to roll, but there’s that much power behind it.”
Regarding Captain Jack’s loss at the end of Children of Earth, Davies explained: “We will deal with it properly, sensibly and intelligently, but at the same time, the most important thing is to move on. Move on, look up, start a new relationship, and look towards the horizon and the dawn. There will be a lot of that with Jack as well.”
From the interview we also learn that the new series will be set two years after Series 3, and that Captain John “could” return however he won’t be appearing in The New World. Meanwhile, Julie Gardner has promised that the writing is “organic”, and suggested a possible appearance for Torchwood at next year’s San Diego Comic Con!
Filming for The New World will officially begin in the UK and the US in January 2011.
A big thanks to the Official Nintendo Magazine for sending us the link to their video review of the new Doctor Who sonic screwdriver Wii remote!
You’ll be able to buy the accessory soon, ahead of the release of the Return to Earth Wii game. A similiar DS stylus for the Nintendo DS game, Evacuation Earth, will also be available. ONM have scored the Wii remote ’4 Daleks out of 5′ (which translates as 77% percent!), and you can watch their full review by clicking here.
You can keep up to date with the latest here. Are you looking forward to the games?
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The Vault of Secrets (Part I) – Monday 18th October, 5:15PM, CBBC Channel Sarah Jane’s Alien Files- Monday 18th October, 5:45PM, CBBC Channel The Vault of Secrets (Part II) – Tuesday 19th October, 5:15PM, CBBC Channel The Vault of Secrets (Part I) – Wednesday 20th October, 4:30PM, BBC One The Vault of Secrets (Part II) - Thursday 21st October, 4:30PM, BBC One
Luke might have bid farewell to Bannerman Road and moved off to pastures new at Oxford University, but for the rest of the gang it was business as usual this afternoon, as their second story of the year kicked off, and they faced the return of an old enemy.
PART 1 – When Androvax the Veil returns to Earth, the gang face a dilemma - should they trust him? Or does the legendary Vault hold an even greater terror? But a second threat arises, when android guardians threaten to destroy anyone who uncovers their secrets.
So, use the comments below to post your reviews of THE VAULT OF SECRETS as soon as you’ve watched it. What did you think of Phil Ford’s two-parter? Don’t keep it secret!
PART 2 - As the battle between Sarah Jane, Androvax and the androids reaches its climax, Rani has to save her own mother from being caught in the crossfire. As the Vault opens the destiny of the entire Veil species is at stake. Is it too late to save them?
Please don’t read any further if you haven’t seen watched any of it yet – spoilers!
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The new series of The Sarah Jane Adventures continues, and although we said goodbye to one familiar face last week, this afternoon we’ll be saying hello to another one as Androvax the Veil returns to Earth!
His comeback brings with it a difficult dilemma for Sarah Jane, Clyde and Rani – can they trust him? Find out in part one of The Vault of Secrets, which airs on the CBBC Channel later today. Check the schedule below so you don’t miss a second of Week 2 in Bannerman Road!
The Vault of Secrets (Part I) - Monday 18th October, 5:15PM, CBBC Channel Sarah Jane’s Alien Files - Monday 18th October, 5:45PM, CBBC Channel The Vault of Secrets (Part II) - Tuesday 19th October, 5:15PM, CBBC Channel The Vault of Secrets (Part I) - Wednesday 20th October, 4:30PM, BBC One The Vault of Secrets (Part II) - Thursday 21st October, 4:30PM, BBC One
In addition, don’t miss the latest instalment of Sarah Jane’s Alien Files, in which Rani gives us the lowdown on the Entity, Eve and Ship. Our discussion for The Vault of Secrets will be open as soon as part one has aired, so drop in to have your say!
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