The all new DR WHO

[CreativeMind]

Originally Posted by SusanMichelle

I was sorry when I heard that David Tennant was leaving Doctor Who but truly overjoyed that Russell T Davies was not writing for Series anymore.

Davis is by far the worst Television Writer...EVER. He uses dialogue far too much which detracts from the story, but also uses ideas from other TV Series and Movies.

Doctor you have finally defeated the bugged horror that is Russell T. Davies.

Uh...well, maybe NOT.
It's possible that you spoke too soon.

According to a report over at AIN'T IN COOL NEWS, Davies has moved to Los Angeles and has been hired -- yes, wait for it because this might upset some of you -- to oversee and run licensed AMERICAN version of both Doctor Who and Torchwood, to be launched here on American TV in the near future. Basically, he'll oversee/produce/be head writer for both shows, which will star American actors, have better budgets than the BBC ever had, and both franchises will essentially start with a brand new Day One, so as not to confuse all-new viewers.

Hey, look on the bright side:
Maybe they'll cast a better looking guy than Matt Smith this time!

[shadows]

Originally Posted by CreativeMind

Uh...well, maybe NOT.
It's possible that you spoke too soon.

According to a report over at AIN'T IN COOL NEWS, Davies has moved to Los Angeles and has been hired -- yes, wait for it because this might upset some of you -- to oversee and run licensed AMERICAN version of both Doctor Who and Torchwood, to be launched here on American TV in the near future. Basically, he'll oversee/produce/be head writer for both shows, which will star American actors, have better budgets than the BBC ever had, and both franchises will essentially start with a brand new Day One, so as not to confuse all-new viewers.

Hey, look on the bright side:
Maybe they'll cast a better looking guy than Matt Smith this time!

This does not have very much potential to be a good series. Most series that start out as British and then get "Americanized" do not turn out well. 'My Own Worst Enemy' starring Christian Slater is an example. Having Davies oversee it could make it even more unlikely to be successful. Part of Doctor Who's charm is the less-than-perfect sets that the show employs.

I will give this a chance, but I don't think it will do overly well.

[rockabilly]

Oh no. SMH

Wonder what the Tardis will look like?

I'd watch the pilot but even w/ a big budget it's doubtful it would find an audience.

The Who-ligans would compare and contrast it w/ the REAL Doctor and what network would it be on? It just sounds like a bad idea all around.

[transjen]

Originally Posted by rockabilly

Oh no. SMH
Wonder what the Tardis will look like?
.

They'll reuse the glass payphone booth from Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
Party on dude Timelady Jen

[rockabilly]

EXCELLENT! (guitar riff) But i can't think of how they would "Americanize" it.

A blue police box would stick out like a sore thumb in America.

[transjen]

Originally Posted by rockabilly

EXCELLENT! (guitar riff) But i can't think of how they would "Americanize" it.

A blue police box would stick out like a sore thumb in America.

Hence the old fashion glass payphone booths with the AT&T logo on top after all Superman use to always use em to change his cloths

Timelady Jen

[rockabilly]

Ha Ha , Wonder Woman just had to spin around to change clothes .... i wonder would she be naked if she spinned longer?

[shadows]

Originally Posted by rockabilly

Oh no. SMH

Wonder what the Tardis will look like?

I'd watch the pilot but even w/ a big budget it's doubtful it would find an audience.

The Who-ligans would compare and contrast it w/ the REAL Doctor and what network would it be on? It just sounds like a bad idea all around.

It'll be on NBC since they make such sound business decisions.

[rockabilly]

The new series begins April 17 on BBC America.

[transjen]

Back when DR WHO was only aired on PBS stations it was a year or more before the new episodes would air here in the states now it's down to a few months perhaps one day we'll get to see it the very same time as it primers over in England
Timelady Jen

[alphanumeric]

I've stayed away from as many spoilers as possible for this episode, as I totally wanted to come into it fresh. I was worried, I mean RTD, managed to bring back the Doctor and update him yet keep him pretty much that same, Could Moffat pull it off? or would this new beginning also be the beginning of the end? I waited eagerly for Easter Sunday to arrive so that I could watch it.

Only to discover it was broadcast on Saturday.

Doh!

So I finally manage to watch the episode and what did I think?

Absolutely note perfect.

I think the new Theme song is going to take some getting used to, but I didn't outright hate it. And the new intro is is at the same time different enough and yet still the same.

And I will admit to being a little disappointed with the new console room, I was hoping that they would have been just a little bit more outrageous with it. But basically, except for being a bit larger, it's still basically the same.

As I've mentioned elsewhere, The thing that struck me most about this episode is how right they got the sense of whimsy, which to me is critical to new nuwho (although going by doctors that would be new, new, new new, new...nevermind)

RTD's Doctors were always a melancholy sort. Always looking away with a tear in their eye. But this doctor is bright and fresh and surprisingly happy.

Matt Smith IS the Doctor. he just radiated that sense of authority and trust that would make a complete stranger do whatever weird or dangerous thing he asked of you because you trusted him.

And Karen Gillian as a distrustful but strong young lady makes perfect sense as a companion.

Plus I like that fact that right off the bat, Moffat completely embraces the shows past. I can understand RTD's reluctance to lean on what came before when trying to bring back the series, but I think most people are ready now to check out the back catalog. (if they haven't already done so.)

I also like the fact that Moffat will be carrying on with the season arc.

And finally, no (so far,) hanky panky.

All in all, I can't wait for the next episode.

[transjen]

Just watched the first Matt Smith DR WHO and while the show was pretty good i'm still now impressed with Matt Smith but i do like Amy
Timelady Jen

[rockabilly]

I still hate his outfit and i don't like the music but the new time vortex intro is cool.

The TARDIS looks great and Amy Pond is incredibly pretty.

[rockabilly]

I liked last nights episode , but i'm curious about something.

Are the 4 weeping angels that the 10th Doctor encountered scavengers as a result of what the 11th Doctor did to them?

And "who" is the hero that River Song killed ?
Maybe a future version of the Doctor ... a "Valeyard" incarnation.
And what is the explosion that is cracking and rewriting time?

[SluttyShemaleAnna]

Originally Posted by CreativeMind

Uh...well, maybe NOT.
It's possible that you spoke too soon.

According to a report over at AIN'T IN COOL NEWS, Davies has moved to Los Angeles and has been hired -- yes, wait for it because this might upset some of you -- to oversee and run licensed AMERICAN version of both Doctor Who and Torchwood, to be launched here on American TV in the near future. Basically, he'll oversee/produce/be head writer for both shows, which will star American actors, have better budgets than the BBC ever had, and both franchises will essentially start with a brand new Day One, so as not to confuse all-new viewers.

Hey, look on the bright side:
Maybe they'll cast a better looking guy than Matt Smith this time!

Three words:

Red Dwarf USA

now weep, weep with joy that this never got made.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN3ZUrduNUs


Edit: Ohh extra amusing part: I just watched the first 10 mins and Lister refers to Red Dwarfs departure point as 'the forth moon of Saturn' because presumably the US producers didn't thing thier audience was smart enough to have heard of Titan. Also, extra amusing is Titan is the 6th moon of Saturn...

[rockabilly]

Just throwin' this out there ..... David Bowie as the last Doctor.

How cool would that be?

[Rachel]

Wow the Dr. finally got laid by one of his traveling companions! lol

[Rachel]

Oops my mistake. She was throwing herself at him but next episode didnt happen

[rockabilly]

Next episode you get a glimpse of the Doctor's dark side.

And that's not a euphamism.

[TGirl Anna girly_feet_boy]

^ hey Rockabilly
I'm starting to really get into Doctor Who, thanks to Matt Smith

[rockabilly]

Tennant and Baker are still my faves though.

This new Doctor is more prone to yelling and anger.

But the bit w/ him popping out of the cake was amusing.