
Sophomore outing struggles a bit domestically in the box office
by MICHAEL HINMAN
May-19-2013 - No Comments
Russell T. Davies promises even new fans will be able to watch Starz version
There is a lot of reluctance to jump into a show late in its run -- especially the fourth season. But if you've been hearing a lot of the hype around the Starz version of "Torchwood," but have never seen the show during its BBC run: Don't worry. Showrunner Russell T. Davies is explaining everything. ...
Read MoreRemembering the actress who brought Sarah Jane Smith to life
The news has gone through the Whoivan Universe like a thunderbolt. Discussion, remembrances and mourning can be found all over the Internet. At the time this was written, her name was the second most searched item on Yahoo. One truly has to wonder if even she understood all of the lives she ...
Read MoreAlan Stanley Blair bids farewell to 'Doctor Who's' Elisabeth Sladen
Not too long ago BBC confirmed reports that Elisabeth Sladen, the actress that was perhaps the most well known of the "Doctor Who" companions, had died. Both friends and fans will certainly miss her. Growing up in the nineties, I never had the opportunity to watch "Doctor Who" during its initi ...
Read MoreSeries creator may even leave the world of science-fiction altogether
By all accounts, "Torchwood" is still a very new show. To date, the spinoff of "Doctor Who" is made-up of 31 episodes, with another 10 on the way ... not much more than what you would expect to see on a couple of seasons of a traditional American science-fiction series. However, being a Britis ...
Read MoreShows are unlikely to cross over, but will respect each another
Despite being a spinoff, "Torchwood" has always respected the mother series that gave it life. And The Doctor has always been a central point in Capt. Jack's life. However, when "Torchwood" returns for its fourth season as a joint venture with an American cable channel, the show may be seen to st ...
Read MoreRatings for BBC America were pretty darn good, too
Merry Christmas, BBC! Seriously, merry Christmas! Because once again, "Doctor Who" delivered you an amazing present. "A Christmas Carol," featuring a special guest appearance from Harry Potter's Michael Gambon, cheered in 10.3 million viewers Saturday in the United Kingdom. That's slightly better ...
Read MorePLUS: Series creates an extended family of characters for Season 3
"Warehouse 13” has traditionally been a summer show, but recently the series made an off-season return to Syfy for what has been described as a holiday gift for fans of the series. The episode, entitled “Secret Santa,” featured Pete (Eddie McClintock) and Myka (Joanne Kelly) tracking down a ...
Read MoreShowrunner also reveals why 'Doctor Who' will never be 'Battlestar Galactica'
"Hello Sweetie ... " may be shrouded in mystery for now, but in Season 6, "Doctor Who" will offer some answers regarding the enigmatic River Song. The character, played by Alex Kingston, was originally introduced in Season 4, when David Tennant was at the controls of the Tardis, with hints, nudge ...
Read MoreScottish comedian reveals he was considered to revive the series
Matt Smith may be at the controls of the Tardis just now, but Scottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly has revealed that he was once considered to take on the role of the legendary Time Lord in hopes of reviving "Doctor Who." The Glasweigan funny man confirmed that he was among those being meas ...
Read MoreNew season will be set two years after 'Children of Earth'
When "Torchwood" returns to television screens, two years will have passed since "Children Of Earth" made its debut on BBC primetime. Some may have feared that such a delay between seasons could work against the show's chances of success. But series creator Russell T. Davies plans on playing up t ...
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