David Tennant is DOCTOR WHO No More
November 4, 2008
In one of the saddest TV news, David Tennant officially announced that he was leaving DOCTOR WHO.
David Tennant made the announcement after winning the outstanding drama performance prize at the National Television Awards:
“When Doctor Who returns in 2010 it won’t be with me,” he said.
“Now don’t make me cry,” he added. “I love this part, and I love this show so much that if I don’t take a deep breath and move on now I never will, and you’ll be wheeling me out of the Tardis in my bath chair.”
Well, I might just cry. I thought David Tennant was an amazing Doctor. But then again, I was also really sad when Christopher Eccleston left and ended up loving David Tennant even more. I just hope the next Doctor will be able to fill the big shoes left by Tennant.
As for who I would like to see as the new Doctor, well a while back there were some rumors that Robert Carlyle might be the next Doctor, and I still wouldn’t mind that.
Other than him, there has been talk of James Nesbitt (who was brilliant in Jekyll), and funny enough, John Simm (who played The Master in Doctor Who) was mentioned as well. Even though that might be hard to explain, I would love John Simm as the new Doctor, he would do a great job.
And just for the sake of it, I think Jason Isaacs would be a great Doctor, but then again he is already in the Brotherhood and I have doubts that they would even be able to get him.
You can see a video of David Tennant’s explaining his decision to leave the show over at BBC News. (Click on the picture to go there)
(Source: BBC News)
DOCTOR WHO - “Silence in the Library” (S04E08) Pictures and Video
June 14, 2008
Doctor Who is back in what promises to be a very scary episode. I really like this season. Donna Noble is a solid companion, bringing a practical no nonsense point of view to the whole thing.
Don’t forget to watch Doctor Who “Silence in the Library” on June 20 at 9pm on SciFi.
For now check out a promo and more pictures for Doctor Who “Silence in the Library” below.
Read all our Doctor Who coverage here.
DOCTOR WHO - “Planet of the Ood” (S04E03) Pictures and Video
May 9, 2008
Last week’s episode of DOCTOR WHO was really good. It was really emotional and smart, just like we love them. Tonight the Doctor and Donna are heading towards a new adventure on the Planet of Ood, whom we have met in a previous season (can’t remember which one) of Doctor Who.
I just adore the show and it’s just so much fun to watch. And if the season continues that way, it’s going to be a brilliant season!
So don’t forget to watch Doctor Who “Planet of the Ood” tonight, May 9, at 9pm on Sci-Fi.
For now check out a promo and more pictures for Doctor Who “Planet of the Ood” below.
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TV Quote of the Day: DOCTOR WHO
April 30, 2008
TV Show: Doctor Who
Episode: “The Christmas Invasion”
Character: The Doctor
Why we like it: This is the first episode that featured the newly-regenerated Doctor, played by David Tennant. With this line, David Tennant won over fans of Doctor Who, at least he won me over. It just encompasses everything that the Doctor is about. And of course this is only one of many, many wonderful quotes.
Review: DOCTOR WHO “Partners in Crime” (S04E01)
April 29, 2008
DOCTOR WHO is back!
What is probably my favorite TV show on television returned last Friday for a whole new fourth season. David Tennant has put back his Doctor shoes (well I’m not sure technically he has special Doctor shoes, but you get the point) and found a new partner in crime (pun not intended), Donna (Catherine Tate).
I have to say that I am always saddened when a partner of the Doctor leaves, but so far the replacements have been pretty good. Even though none of them can replace the previous partner, each of them bring their own personality and have their own relationship with the Doctor. And so Donna made her technically second appearance (she was also in “The Runaway Bride”) in Doctor Who. And even though she can’t replace Rose or Martha, she fits just right in as a different, fun, new partner.
The scene where the Doctor and her finally see each other was hilarious. I think it definitely helped in my accepting of her as the new partner.
Oh and is it wrong that I found the “fat” babies cute?
Overall it was a great season opener, the Doctor saved the day once more and just can’t wait to see what other new adventures the Doctor and Donna will get into this season.
Finally I would like to say, what is the deal with Rose being back at the end of the episode?!!! Could she be back in future episodes? Does that mean we are going to get the emotional reunion I was hoping for?
Don’t forget to watch Doctor Who Fridays at 9pm on Sci Fi.
TV Character of the Day: THE DOCTOR
April 29, 2008
Name: THE DOCTOR
TV Show: Doctor Who which airs Fridays at 9pm on Sci-fi.
Actor portraying him: David Tennant
Why we like him: The Doctor is a superhero like no other. He can’t leap from tall buildings, stop bullets, or even run faster than a speeding train but Superman ain’t got nothing on him. The Doctor is imbued with the infinite ability to see good in the worst of people and to see evil in the minutia of life. His gift (or curse depending on how you look at it) is to see time like no one has or ever will. If I ever needed a superhero by my side, I would take him any day of the week.
What other show we see him in: Obviously it would be great seeing the Doctor in Torchwood. Now that would be an interesting encounter.
Read all our Doctor Who coverage here.
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TV Actor of the Day: DAVID TENNANT
April 28, 2008
Name: DAVID TENNANT
TV Show: Doctor Who which airs Fridays at 9pm on Sci-Fi.
His Character: The Doctor
Why we like him: We like him because he is one of those rare actors that has layers upon layers of talent that he can effectively tap into for the role of Doctor Who. He can do anything: He can make you laugh, cry and feel for any of his lines. The man is so good that you can even imagine him playing a bad guy and you know that he would bring it like it’s never been “broughten”. David Tennant, you can do no wrong!
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Review: DOCTOR WHO “Voyage of the Damned” (S04E00)
April 14, 2008
(Also doubling as a short piece on Christmas TV in the UK)
Episode zero? Episode zero??
It must be an odd thing, from a US perspective, Christmas TV in the UK. On Christmas Day, virtually everywhere shuts down and people stay at home, digesting their Christmas dinner and watching the TV. In times gone by, the BBC and ITV used to fight to unleash the biggest blockbuster movies on Christmas Day itself - until specialist movie channels, video and DVD rendered this tactic obsolete. There’s a tongue-in-cheek history of this practice here (warning: contains obscure cultural references; swearing; idiomatic English; swearing; British humour; and swearing).
Another tradition on Christmas Day (and on the days around it) is the Christmas Special. Most famous are the Morecombe and Wise Christmas Specials in the 1970s; and the Only Fools and Horses Christmas Specials, especially those shown in the 1990s. I know there are plenty of US Christmas Specials (here is a comparative list) but my understanding is that none of them were first broadcast on Christmas Day itself. Nor, as far as I know, have there been ratings phenomena like the 1977 Morecambe and Wise Christmas Special (which got 28 million viewers on Christmas Day, approximately half of the UK population at the time) or the series of three 1996 Only Fools and Horses Christmas Specials (which all exceeded 20 million viewers).