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    Moorcock Answers Doctor Who Skeptics

    Moorcock To Write Doctor Who

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    Image of CmdrHunt (aka Clarence Colton) CmdrHunt (aka Clarence Colton)
    11/16/09

    In reply to Moorcock Answers Doctor Who Skeptics
    Well, I'm sure the answer to that question is with Moorcock. #doctorwho
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    11/16/09

    In reply to Moorcock Answers Doctor Who Skeptics
    This is something that I will read.

    I anticipate that it is likely that I will enjoy it too. #doctorwho
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    11/16/09

    In reply to Moorcock Answers Doctor Who Skeptics
    If Moorcock doesn't go full on Jerry Cornelius in this novel, I'll want my money back.

    Read "The Final Programme" (or watch the trippy 1970's adaptation 'Last Days of Man on Earth'), and just tell me that couldn't be adapted into a Doctor Who story with a few minor alterations. #doctorwho
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    11/16/09

    @bluehinter: Of course, my major question is, which Doctor is he writing for?

    the 10th Doctor's mania seems to fit best with Moorcock's writing style, but if 11 is more of a Troughton figure who gets pulled along by events rather than jumping headfirst into them, that could fit pretty well too. #doctorwho
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    11/16/09

    @bluehinter: Eccleston was the Doctor/destroyer. He was an ancient and hard man who learned (or never forgot) to appreciate life in all its forms, but didn't hesitate to do the necessary. His Doctor had terrible purpose, and was desperate to relate to someone in some way, which is what made the relationship with Rose so compelling. Tennant is a tourist going through the universe like white trash at Epcot center- OOH, looky there's FRANCE! His romance with Rose was entirely built on Eccleston's bête noire. If Tennant was there from the beginning, it would have looked like any other young people dating and eating cotton candy on the ferris wheel.

    To be fair, Tennant has been in more well-written episodes than Eccleston, who had more Davies camp stories than Moffat horror. I don't mean to imply I hate Tennant, but I prefer Eccleston strongly.

    I think that the Doctor needs more gothic horror, and Tennant just couldn't, or didn't, do that. I don't expect any of that from Smith, so whether Moorcock intends it or not, that book is Eccleston to me. #doctorwho
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    11/16/09

    @BlueBeard: Sadly, from what I've seen of the book range, the novels now exclusively follow the current Doctor, though they're usually about a season behind. (The last couple of Eccleston novels came out during Tennant's run, and I believe they were still doing the occasional Rose or Martha story while Donna was the companion)

    Of course, now the production schedule is completely off kilter, so come December of 2010, who knows which Doctor will be featured in the novels.

    My money's on Smith, since he will have already completed his first full season by then, and the production crew will likely send Moorcock and the other writers a few scripts and/or production notes so that they can get an idea of the character and begin writing, even before they have a chance to see him on TV. #doctorwho
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    11/16/09

    @BlueBeard: Indeed. Eccleston was the really great Doctor for me: I just couldn't warm up to Tennant (whom you describe so well). #doctorwho
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    11/16/09

    @BlueBeard: Mind you, If this was the first in a new line of past Doctor stories, there's no question that he'd be the perfect man to pen a killer 3rd Doctor adventure.

    Eccleston's fine and broody, but when it comes to crazy near-future apocalypses, hallucinatory light shows, nuclear weapons, deviant politicians, and highly fashionable needle-gun wielding assassins, it's the Pertwee era all the way! #doctorwho
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    11/16/09

    @bluehinter: In my head it is whoever I want it to be! Ah, if only Eccleston's Doctor could have met with Donna, it would have been epic. #doctorwho
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    11/16/09

    In reply to Moorcock Answers Doctor Who Skeptics
    Wouldn't Moorcock Who have to include Cap'n Jack? #doctorwho
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    11/16/09

    @AmishJohn: Is that a bad thing? Because after The Doctor, Captain Jack is my favorite character from the new series. He also fit sin nicely with the whole Eternal Champion thing. And since Jack has left Torchwood, the possibilities are endless. #doctorwho
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    11/16/09

    In reply to Moorcock Answers Doctor Who Skeptics
    It will be weird to read a Moorcock story that doesn't star a dude with a sword racking up a body count. #doctorwho
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    11/16/09

    @Belabras ate my dingo!: Then read the Dancers at the End of Time.

    Awesome series. No swordplay. Well, a little, sometimes, but it's all for show. #doctorwho
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    11/13/09

    In reply to Moorcock To Write Doctor Who
    oh my gawd. oh my gawd oh my gawd....

    dammit! You mean he's not writing a script? I want a moorcock "who" script.

    i'm so psyched i've lost my capital letters. #doctorwho
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    11/13/09

    In reply to Moorcock To Write Doctor Who
    Where the hell is my Elric movie already? #doctorwho
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    11/13/09

    @MagnoliaX12: probably never unfortuantely.hollywood is to stupid to come up with using those books for movies even though we know it would be kick-ass done right. #doctorwho
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    11/13/09

    In reply to Moorcock To Write Doctor Who
    I am incredibly depressed that the headline made me snigger. #doctorwho
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    11/13/09

    @Davio: It is ironic that just as the creator of "Queer as Folk" leaves, Who gets Moorcock. #doctorwho
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    11/14/09

    @Carrespondent: I think I might love you. #doctorwho
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    11/13/09

    In reply to Moorcock To Write Doctor Who
    I have to admit I have never heard of Moorcock, that I can remember. When I read the title all I can think was "Porn star writing for Who?"
    Many of you like this guy so I will look into his books. (please don't kill me for the Porn star reference. I didn't know) #doctorwho
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    11/13/09

    @LittleDragon: Don't worry about it. I saw that they were adding Moorcock to Dr. Who and said to myself.. isn't that how they wound up with Torchwood? #doctorwho
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    11/13/09

    @Garrison Dean: R.O.A.C.H.: *golf claps* #doctorwho
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    11/13/09

    @Garrison Dean: R.O.A.C.H.: Okay, you win.

    Captain Jack *is* Jerry Cornelius, just minus the drug habit and weird incest angle, but he does have the psychotic younger brother! #doctorwho
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    11/13/09

    In reply to Moorcock To Write Doctor Who
    I think my little fannish head just exploded. This is marvellous. Two of my favorite things together at last! #doctorwho
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    11/13/09

    @hangingfire: It's so perfect I just assumed it had already happened at some point. Part of me has always believed the Vanishing Tower was really a TARDIS adrift in time and space. #doctorwho
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    Image of Sproing Sproing
    11/13/09

    In reply to Moorcock To Write Doctor Who
    Michael Moorcock fucked with my teenage head so hard when his bio in Breakfast in the Ruins said he'd died of lung cancer.

    Edited to add: Eoin Colfer can suck it.
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    11/13/09

    In reply to Moorcock To Write Doctor Who
    This can't bode well for the Doctor's companions. #doctorwho
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    11/13/09

    @Moff: My thoughts exactly.

    Also, it's probably just as well that The Doctor doesn't have a sister. #doctorwho
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    11/13/09

    In reply to Moorcock To Write Doctor Who
    ah, the soul-stealing sonic screwdriver #doctorwho
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    11/13/09

    In reply to Moorcock To Write Doctor Who
    Blood, souls and long floppy scarves for my lord Arioch. #doctorwho
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    11/13/09

    @Rasselas: I love you. Tell no one of this.
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    11/13/09

    In reply to Moorcock To Write Doctor Who
    You want to see what Moorcock writing Doctor Who would look like? Watch this: #doctorwho
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    11/13/09

    @bluehinter: Jerry Cornelius, as I live and breath. How's Frank and your mum these days? Let me warm up the Dornier DoX Flying Boat and I'll see you in Angkor Wat, you darling fellow. #doctorwho
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    11/13/09

    @Rumtum: A tasty world, indeed. #doctorwho
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