Dr Who Season 2 News!

CalliArcale · Jul 11, 2005

This first tidbit may actually be more for the Christmas special than the actual season 2, but I thought I'd start off with this from Outpost Gallifrey: It slowly begins... Outpost Gallifrey has learned that at least one retailer in downtown Cardiff has been approached regarding filming outside their store, said to be happening on August 1, a date we've heard may be the start of production on series two. Our contact reports that "we will be required to put a Christmas display in the window. As far as I know they will only be filming outside the store. It's in a place called The Hayes, in the city centre. It just so happens it's across the road from the department store that was used for Henricks in 'Rose'." Cardiff should be expected to appear, as this is a production of BBC Wales. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> Also, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has signed on to broadcast Season Two. Still no word on an American broadcaster. (Jerks.) They will also broadcast the Christmas special. Rumors of K9's return are actually legit. It's not yet formal, but Bob Baker and Dave Martin, creators of the metal mutt, have confirmed that they are in talks with the BBC for a return of everybody's favorite robotic pooch. For those who don't know K9, consider this: Bob Baker is also reknowned for creating another popular canine character, the lovable claymated Gromit for Aardman Animations. British Airways seems to be the airline to fly: for transatlantic entertainment, they are running "The End of the World" (ep 2 of the first series of the new Who), an episode of Star Trek, and an episode of Babylon 5. Thomsonfly airlines also apparently has taste: they are screening "Rose" on long flights. The character of Captain Jack will be returning, but not right away. Rumor has it that Stephen Fry may write an episode of the next season, although this has not been confirmed. It has been confirmed <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

CalliArcale · Jul 11, 2005

Oh, and one more tidbit: the BBC has confirmed that there will be Cybermen next season! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

SpaceKiwi · Jul 12, 2005

Yay for Cybermen! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

avaunt · Jul 12, 2005

Rah! Cybermen, and Cybermats THE scary aliens of all time. And very much relevant to the modern world.

JonClarke · Jul 12, 2005

Cybermats gave me the willies! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Whether we become a multi-planet species with unlimited horizons, or are forever confined to Earth will be decided in the twenty-first century amid the vast plains, rugged canyons and lofty mountains of Mars Arthur Clarke </div>

CalliArcale · Jul 12, 2005

They're my all-time favorite Doctor Who monster. I greatly prefer them to Star Trek's knockoff, the Borg. They're more plausible, for one thing, and their motivations are much easier to understand. It's not about assimilation; it's about survival, a much more basic and primal goal. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

JonClarke · Jul 12, 2005

Agree with Borg being a knock off of the cybermen, although i would give ST credit for developing to concept into something quite scary. The full menace of the cybermen was never quite realised, I think. Although one of the very best Dr Who episodes from all time (now sadly incomplete) - The Invasion. certainly one of the best UNIT stories. I remember watching this when I was 12. The image of cybermen brusting up through manholes all over London was vetry powerful. It will be interesting to see what a high tech special effects interpretation will look like. Especially given how impressive the Daleks turned out. Any clues from the head preserved in the museum in the Dalek episode? Jon <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Whether we become a multi-planet species with unlimited horizons, or are forever confined to Earth will be decided in the twenty-first century amid the vast plains, rugged canyons and lofty mountains of Mars Arthur Clarke </div>

tom_hobbes · Jul 12, 2005

Crap, just remembered I've met Bob Baker! I've also met Nick Park too. Showed me his Oscars! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> I wish I could remember But my selective memory Won't let me - Mark Oliver Everett </div>

SpaceKiwi · Jul 12, 2005

The great thing about Dr Who has always been the 'bad alien of the week' approach they have taken. It always reminds me of the 60's Batman in its story-telling. Much more focused and direct than something like Star Trek, for example. Agree entirely with all the Cybermen comments. Now that they have been confirmed for a rematch with the Doctor, would it be too much to hope for my main childhood 'nightmare generators', the Silurians, to make an appearance. As the Cat says on Red Dwarf, that would be a "twelve change of underwear" adventure! <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

JonClarke · Jul 13, 2005

I guess I always found the Silurians and their cousins the sea devils the subject of deep and irresolvable tragedy (given human and their nature), rather than fear. Rather like the Israel/Palastine situation. These were always the darkest episodes for me. Jon <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Whether we become a multi-planet species with unlimited horizons, or are forever confined to Earth will be decided in the twenty-first century amid the vast plains, rugged canyons and lofty mountains of Mars Arthur Clarke </div>

CalliArcale · Jul 19, 2005

<blockquote>In reply to:<hr />Any clues from the head preserved in the museum in the Dalek episode? <hr /></blockquote> In the episode, it is indicated that the head came from the events of "The Invasion". However, it's really a leftover costume piece from "Revenge of the Cybermen". (That was the one with Tom Baker, where they were trying to destroy Voga, the legendary planet of gold. That episode also introduced their vulnerability to gold.) My favorite Cyberman episodes are "Tomb of the Cybermen", "The Invasion", "Revenge of the Cybermen" and "Attack of the Cybermen". "Silver Nemesis" was okay too, and I like Ace, but it wasn't as good and the Cybermen were frankly kinda wussy in that one. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

kane007 · Jul 21, 2005

Yes, but does any know when season 2 is to be aired?

CalliArcale · Jul 26, 2005

There will be a two-hour special around Christmastime, and then the second season will air next year. I would bet that it would air around the same time the first season did; May. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

kane007 · Jul 28, 2005

Oh well. Have to settle for American quality SF - Battlestar Galictica over the next couple of months.

CalliArcale · Aug 2, 2005

A few more snippets from Outpost Gallifrey to keep us Whovians excited. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> Fans in Cardiff got a peak at filming last weekend. Some got a glimpse of a rather scary-looking figure in a black robe and hood, but got no details as to what this character was about; the actor in the costume was waiting in a line to get into a screened-off area for filming. Welsh fans can keep their eyeballs peeled; filming will resume in Cardiff next week on Monday and Tuesday, apparently. Now, a quick run-down on things to expect from the new season, episode by episode. Watch for some very exciting news about Episode Three. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> Christmas Special - The Christmas Invasion Back in London; we'll see Rose's mother and boyfriend again. Villain is the evil Sycorax. Episode 1 - The Sunshine Camp Title is tentative, and the BBC is pretty quiet about what's going on in this one. Episode 2 - Tooth and Claw This may feature a race of evil cat women; something this season will, anyway. Episode 3 - School Reunion Featuring Elisabeth Sladen, and yes she IS reprising her role as Sarah Jane Smith! Yay!!! Episode 4 Set in 18th Century France, this is written by Steven Moffat, a veteran of the first season of new Who. Episode 5 - 6 This untitled two-parter will feature the Cybermen, my personal favorite Dr Who monster. Episode 7 This will be Mark Gatiss' contribution. I think he wrote "The Empty Child", generally regarded as the scariest episode of the first season. It will be set in England in the 40s or 50s. Episode 8 - The Satan Pit The TARDIS finally lands on an alien planet. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> Let's hope it doesn't look like a gravel quarry. Episode 9 This untitled episode is "part two" of The Satan Pit. Episode 10 No information yet, except that Russell T Davies is w <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

CalliArcale · Aug 2, 2005

Oh, and if anyone wants to know about costuming (since the Doctor's sense of style always changes when he regenerates), the 10th Doctor wears a brown pinstriped suit that BBC press releases have described as "geek chic", although frankly I've never seen a geek dress this well. Some on-set pictures have also shown him dressed in pajamas and a dressing gown, apparently being carried to or from the TARDIS by Mickey and Rose.... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

flynn · Aug 2, 2005

<blockquote>In reply to:<hr />Episode 8 - The Satan Pit The TARDIS finally lands on an alien planet. Let's hope it doesn't look like a gravel quarry. <hr /></blockquote> No, lets hope it does look like a quarry. Btw should it be Dr Who season 20 (or something like that) news? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "All God does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never, ever be boring" - Chuck Palahniuk. </div>

CalliArcale · Aug 3, 2005

BBC is calling it season two of the new series. *shrugs* Online databases are also treating it as a separate series, even though it really picks up basically where the old one left off and has the exact same title. The original series had 27 seasons. That would make Christopher Eccleston's year Season 28, and David Tennant's first year becomes Season 29. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

flynn · Aug 4, 2005

That many, cheers. Anyway. I think the first trip off planet should look like a quarry in Wales. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "All God does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never, ever be boring" - Chuck Palahniuk. </div>

SpaceKiwi · Aug 5, 2005

Speaking of the general production values ............. Actually, no, generally speaking is it just me or does this incarnation of the Dr Who franchise seem rather 'camp' in production values and poorly scripted and/or acted? Perhaps I've watched too many series of Trek/Stargate, but my impression of the 4 episodes I've seen so far has been somewhat underwhelming. I really do need to revisit some episodes from my hey-day of 'Who (Pertwee, Baker, Davidson) as I am working off memory, but these latest episodes do seem rather 'childish' in the comparison. Perhaps this is intentional to preserve a BBC 'tradition' of sci-fi on a shoestring, but I am rather hoping things improve right across the board with this new series. <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

flynn · Aug 5, 2005

I agree that they seem a bit Childish (in the Uk they are screened at 7pm on a Saturday night). Even if they are going for a fairly young audience they could still be made a little grittier. Not many will know what I mean when I say that watching Doctor Who does feel a bit like watching Grange Hill. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "All God does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never, ever be boring" - Chuck Palahniuk. </div>

tempel1 · Aug 7, 2005

Dear friends Go here please: http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/news/press-release-details.cfm?newsID=117 ” The spacecraft's VELOCITY RELATIVE TO THE SUN is at about 26 kilometers per second (about 59,250 miles per hour). Cassini is now more than 9 million kilometers (almost 6 million miles) from Earth”. Since our probe is launched from the earth, it has already a velocity of 65,000 miles per hour (earth's velocity). Why have NASA engineers steered Cassini on this trajectory? http://www.space.com/php/multimedia/imagedisplay/img_display.php?pic=h_cassini_trajectory_02.gif&cap=The Instead of increasing Cassini's velocity they have slowed down it at 59,250 miles per hour. NASA engineers think the earth is the center of our solar system and don't consider earth's velocity. In this wrong way Cassini has travelled for 2 200 000 000 miles to meet Saturn. Cassini would have been able to fly along a straight line travelling for less than 1 000 000 000 miles. 65,000 miles per hour (earth velocity) + 36,000 miles per hour (spacecraft's velocity) = 101,000 miles per hour 1 000 000 000 miles : 365 days : 24 hours : 101,000 miles per hour = 1.13 years If NASA engineers considered the earth's velocity, Cassini could meet Saturn in one year!

avaunt · Aug 8, 2005

hahahaha GRANGE HILL. There was a girl on there made my pants strech somewhat. I have missed three of the Drs shows here already!.

ownage · Aug 8, 2005

loool

CalliArcale · Aug 8, 2005

<blockquote>In reply to:<hr />Actually, no, generally speaking is it just me or does this incarnation of the Dr Who franchise seem rather 'camp' in production values and poorly scripted and/or acted?<hr /></blockquote> This is WAY better in terms of production values than the old series. I love the old series, so don't take this the wrong way, but maybe you remember the old series too fondly, with its wobbly sets. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> Seriously, the budget is considerably higher now, even after adjusting for inflation. And personally, I quite like the scripts. I actually didn't like "Rose" very much; it seemed to be just rush and no real character development. But the rest of them are much more interesting. My favorite is "Father's Day" -- just wait until that one airs in NZ. And then there's "The Empty Child". Very spooky, but done quite simply. Actually, "Doctor Who" has always been a bit camp -- often deliberately so. It is a children's show. You have to keep that in mind. It also has some connections with the British pantomime tradition, which is *excessively* camp. That's not so evident in this new series, which is much more serious, but some of the old series monsters looked like they'd waddled right out of a panto production. The Autons from the first episode are taken directly out of a popular Pertwee serial: "Terror of the Autons". (That episode also introduced the Master.) They look and behave almost exactly like the old Autons. So if they seem rather wobbly, that's why. Just wait'll you see the new Dalek! Although it's still recognizably a Dalek, with all the traditional bits and pieces, it's no low-budget camp monster anymore. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

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