The DOCTOR WHO Specials Are Coming to BBC America

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THE DOCTOR WHO SPECIALS ARE LANDING ON BBC AMERICA

- "Mars, 2059. Bowie Base one. Last recorded message: don´t drink the water. Don't even touch it. Not one drop." The Waters of Mars -

New York, NY – October 30, 2009 –The BBC today announced the imminent arrival of the final Doctor Who episodes starring David Tennant as the Doctor. Television's longest running science fiction series, shot in HD, has just three episodes to go before a new Doctor arrives on screen next year.

The next special, Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars airs on BBC AMERICA, Saturday December 19, 9:00pm ET/PT. It stars Tennant and British stage and screen actress Lindsay Duncan (Rome, Langford) as Adelaide, his cleverest and most strong-minded companion.

All will be revealed as the Doctor and his companion Adelaide face terror on the Red Planet in one of the scariest adventures yet. Peter O'Brien (Casualty, Neighbours) guest stars as Ed, Adelaide's second-in-command at the base.

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BBC Unveils New Logo For New DOCTOR WHO

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BBC UNVEILS NEW LOGO FOR NEW DOCTOR

A first look at the new Doctor Who logo, which will accompany Matt Smith's on-screen debut as The Doctor in spring 2010, has been unveiled and can be seen at www.bbcamerica.com/doctorwho. The logo is the eleventh to have been used on screen in the show's history.

Accompanying the logo at BBCAmerica.com is an animated insignia of the show's initials, which will be used as branding for the new series in conjunction with the logo.

About the new logo Steven Moffat, the new Lead Writer and Executive Producer said:
"A new logo. The eleventh logo for the eleventh Doctor - those grand old words, Doctor Who, suddenly looking newer than ever. And look at that, something really new - an insignia! DW in TARDIS form! Simple and beautiful, and most important of all, a completely irresistible doodle. I apologise to school notebooks everywhere, because in 2010 that's what they're going to be wearing."

The new series of Doctor Who will premiere in spring 2010. The final three episodes featuring David Tennant will be broadcast later this year, with the existing logo on-screen.

First Look at Matt Smith as the New DOCTOR WHO

Check out Matt Smith in costume as the 11th Doctor filming new episodes of DOCTOR WHO.

We have known for a while that David Tennant would not be returning, and also found out that Matt Smith had been chosen to replace him, but now we finally get to see him as the Doctor thanks to BBC (via Scifi Wire).

Next to him is Karen Gillian, who is playing the Doctor's new companion, Amy Pond.

In addition to Matt Smith taking over the role, there were also some additional changes made behind-the-scenes of the show. Steven Moffat is now the new lead writer and executive producer, who will be responsible for the "overall creative direction of the show, as well as plot and character arcs." As a fan of his shows and all his Doctor Who episodes, I cannot wait to see what he has in store for us this new season.

The new Doctor Who series will premiere in Spring 2010 in the UK.

DOCTOR WHO: The Waters of Mars Trailer

Check out the trailer, as well as a clip from DOCTOR WHO: The Waters of Mars. This is the second special episode of Doctor Who, which follows "Planet of the Dead." It is expected to air in November 2009 in the UK.

I just cannot get enough of David Tennant as the Doctor and it's really sad to think that this is one of his last episodes, although I can't wait to see it.

DOCTOR WHO: The Next Doctor Tonight on BBC America

I wanted to remind you guys that DOCTOR WHO: THE NEXT DOCTOR airs tonight on BBC America at 9pm.

And to put you in the mood, check out a sneak peek from Doctor Who: The Next Doctor, as well as the trailer that I posted below. You can't tell me you're not excited for this. Not only has it been way too long since the Doctor has been on our screens, but this is also one of the last times we'll get to see David Tennant as the Doctor. So you don't want to miss it.

Enjoy the videos below and don't forget to tune in tomorrow night at 9pm on BBC America.

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DOCTOR WHO "The Waters of Mars" Teaser Trailer

Check out the teaser trailer for the next DOCTOR WHO special "The Waters of Mars" it will premiere later this year in the UK.

DOCTOR WHO "Planet of the Dead" Trailer

It's finally here! The new trailer for DOCTOR WHO's new special "Planet of the Dead" has been released and will air on BBC One on April 11, 2009. Unfortunately, there is no word on whether or not Sci-Fi will air these specials anytime soon or at all.

But that doesn't prevent us from enjoying this first trailer. As you can notice, this time the Doctor's companion is Michelle Ryan ("Bionic Woman"). I cannot wait to see this, it's going to be nice to have David Tennant back on TV.

Watch the trailer for Doctor Who "Planet of the Dead" below.

David Tennant is DOCTOR WHO No More

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)

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