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Torchwood The New World – Synopsis

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:45:40 +0000

Torchwood The New World – Synopsis

The Starz Press-room has release the synopsis for Torchwood The New World…

When C.I.A. agent Rex Matheson investigates a global conspiracy, he finds himself unearthing a threat which challenges the entire human race.

The answers seem to lie within an old, secret British institute, known only as Torchwood. But Torchwood was destroyed, years ago, and the keys to the institute are held by its only two survivors – former Police Officer Gwen Cooper, who has long since disappeared along with her husband and child, and the mysterious Captain Jack Harkness, a man whose history seems to stretch back centuries.

With Rex under attack from all sides, in both the US and the UK, he soon discovers there are forces at work within every level of society, determined to stop Torchwood’s return. As a chain of events across the world links together the most disparate and unlikely individuals – including a surgeon, a killer, senators and CEOs – a new Torchwood team takes shape. But this time, the threat is much closer to home, as they realize that their greatest enemy is mankind itself…

You can keep upto date with press releases Here

Torchwood: The New World

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 08:01:21 +0000

Torchwood: The New World

Various news sources have revealed the title of the new, 10 part series of of Torchwood due in 2011.

From The Hollywood Repoerter…

‘Torchwood’ gets new title: ‘The New World’

Starz’ “Torchwood” reboot will be titled “Torchwood: The New World” and creator Russell T Davies gave some insight into the storyline.

The new story will follow a CIA agent (Rex) and analyst (Ester) who tackle an alien-related global issue. Torchwood, having been destroyed and disbanded, is “like a legend now … it’s like something that’s ceased to exist and is now spoken of only in whispers.” Soon, Rex and Ester are on the run and are seeking out the help of Captain Jack and Gwen.

“The two teams coming together is a big part of the story — are they friends or enemies? There’s a lot of sparks and excitement.

You can read the full article and see poster images Here

Russell T Davies Torchwood Interview

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:40:19 +0000

Russell T Davies BBC News Torchwood Interview

Russell T Davies BBC news interview live from Los Angeles on the new 10 episode series of Torchwood announced recently…

February News Summary

booboo — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:06:34 +0000

February News Summary

Each month we will now be adding a summary covering all the main news from Doctor Who, Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures and K9.

Merchandise will also be included.

You will be able to see at a glance all the news on one page with links back to the main article on the site.

February’s news summary is now online Here

Doctor Who/Torchwood for Central Europe

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:39:50 +0000

From The BBC Press office…

The Time Lord turns up in Macedonia, Captain Jack Harkness speaks Hungarian and CGI dinosaurs roar through the Czech Republic. Sci-fi will sweep Central and Eastern Europe as BBC Worldwide signs a deal which sees 114 hours of entertainment from Doctor Who, Torchwood and Primeval being beamed into homes across the region, from Poland and Romania to as far afield as Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia and Montenegro. The sci-fi hits will air on Sony Pictures Television’s AXN SCI-FI and AXN channels.

Eddie Nelson, GM of Sony Pictures Television’s networks businesses in the region said: “We are delighted to secure such a fantastic selection of BBC shows for AXN and AXN SCI-FI. The addition of these exciting new titles to our schedule further reinforces our channels’ reputation as the destination for world-class TV entertainment in Central and Eastern Europe.”

The Full press release can be seen Here

Torchwood America – Maybe not

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:07:31 +0000

According to The Hollywood reporter an American version of Torchwood is being developed.

According to reports fox has now stated this will not go ahead although talks with other networks are continuing

Torchwood Exclusive: Huge news for sci-fi fans: Fox is developing a stateside version of the U.K. hit series “Torchwood.”

A more straight-faced spinoff of “Doctor Who,” “Torchwood” is about a covert group that investigates and fights alien activity. Two series aired domestically on BBC America as well as last year’s well reviewed stand-alone miniseries, “Children of Earth,” which broke all ratings records for the network.

Unlike U.S. adaptations that have gone awry, “Torchwood” fans can take comfort that the original producing team is on board. In addition to Davies, exec producers include Davies’ producing partner Julie Gardner (former head of drama at BBC Wales for the show’s first season) and Jane Tranter (another BBC vet, now exec VP programming and production at BBC Worldwide Prods. in the U.S.).

Also, some of the current cast — most likely John Barrowman, who plays the immortal Capt. Jack Harkness — might star if Fox orders “Torchwood” to pilot.

You can read the full article Here

News Round-up

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:49:05 +0000

June Whitfield on Breakfast Television

June Whitfield appeared on breakfast TV an although she said very little about her role in The End of time they showed another clip form the Christmas special.Again if you don’t want this spoiled don’t watch!…

Cardiff Bay Drama Village…

The BBC’s Welsh “drama village” could be built in Cardiff Bay’s Roath Basin.

Proposals for the complex have emerged in a planning application submitted for the area.

The planning application seeks permission for a 300m long, 20,000 square metre building housing studios and offices with a distinctive façade and repeating motifs.

It will also have a gothic-style entrance inspired by some of William Burges’ designs at Cardiff Castle and Castell Coch.

The application to Cardiff Council states that it creates a “highly theatrical character for the building”.

The building includes several television studios to house Casualty, Pobol y Cwm, Doctor Who, Torchwood and the Sarah Jane adventures as well as offices.

You can read more about the proposals at Wales Online Here

Plans and an image of the proposed façade have gone on display at city hall.

Torchwood Hub entrance Flooded…

The entrance to the Torchwood Hub, more recently a shrine to Ianto has been flooded, tributes left in memory of Ianto can be seen floating away.

Image thanks to Alun-Vega

Tardis Towers…

Caerphilly Castle is playing host to a futuristic visitor over the Christmas period.

After travelling through time and space Doctor Who’s Tardis has landed at Wales’ largest moated medieval castle.

The blue police box which is located on top of the Inner East Gatehouse tower will be lit up during the night and will stay there until the New Year.

The castle was used to film some scenes for the two part Christmas episode of Doctor Who, entitled The End of Time.

You can read the full BBC news article Here

The Doctor Who story you never got to see…

Why spend thousands of pounds to make an episode of one of the most popular TV series of the time, only to leave it gathering dust in the archive?

Thirty years ago, with only three channels to choose from, Doctor Who and Secret Army on BBC One and The Professionals on ITV routinely delivered audiences bigger than even the most successful programmes do today.

Yet between 1978 and 1979, the producers of all three programmes shelved a story from each.

The explanation has much to do with that period: economic decline, political inertia and industrial unrest creating a combustible combination.

You can read the full BBC article Here

John Barrowman / Bernard Cribbins interviews

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:40:49 +0000

John Barrowman / Bernard Cribbins interviews

John Barrowman appeared on GMTV with Lorraine Kelly and although he talked very little about Doctor Who and Torchwood he did confirm that he will be in the Doctor Who Specials to be shown over Christmas and the new year. He also talked about how the role had changed his life.

The interview can be seen below…

In other news Bernard Cribbins is to be presented with a Special Award at the EA British Academy Children’s Awards for his outstanding creative contribution to the industry.

There is also an interview and video with Wilfred Mott – The Doctors most faithful companion ( why dont we like the sound of that ) at Digital Spy

Bafta Interview including David Tennant…

The Award ceremony will take place on Sunday 29 November at the London Hilton on Park Lane.

BAFTA Chief Executive, Amanda Berry said:

“Bernard Cribbins has made an amazing contribution to children’s entertainment throughout his outstanding career. He was very much loved for his story-telling on Jackanory – he holds the record for appearing on the show 110 times – and is still entertaining children today, now playing Wilfred Mott in ‘Doctor Who’. He is a worthy recipient of this year’s Special Award; in fact he deserved it a long time ago! We are absolutely delighted he has accepted.”

Bernard, who will collect the Award from his Doctor Who co-star Catherine Tate, commented:

“It is truly an honour to receive this award from the British Academy. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with and for children throughout my career and am privileged to have been involved with some amazing projects.”

Bernard Cribbins is one of the main characters in Davis Tennants Last story…

You can see the full article Here

Follow us on Twitter

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:48:27 +0000

We are now adding all of our updates including news and merchandise to twitter.

There are many changes taking place to the site and more and more “classic” and yesteryear items being added to the merchandise and so this is a good way of tracking all of the updates. These will also show on the news front page.

To go to our Twitter page click Here

National Television Awards

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:44:13 +0000

This years National Television Awards sees Doctor Who And Torchwood go head to head.They are Both up for The Best Drama Award along with 34 other programmes whilst David Tennant, John Barrowman and Eve Myles are all up for awards in the best Drama Performance category along with 45 other contenders.

To Vote go to the National Television Awards website Here

Hopefully all will make it to the Short-list of contenders.