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Doctor Who's Lonely Year Is Coming To DVD

Doctor Who just ended a strange experiment, and now you can view all of the results together. The British serial ran a year of one-off "event" stories featuring the time-traveler on his own. So how does it all hold up? More »

02/02/10

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Torchwood May Be Coming To America

Looks like Russell T Davies' move to the States is starting to pay off already; Davies and former Doctor Who producer Julie Gardner are working with Fox to bring Torchwood to US television. More »

01/19/10

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#doctorwho

How To Write Television, The Russell T. Davies Way

Whatever your quibbles with Russell T. Davies' often-schmaltzy storytelling on Doctor Who, you have to appreciate his madcap throwing-things-at-the-wall sensibility. Davies says he writes that way on purpose, and answers your Doctor Who and Torchwood questions, in his new book. More »

01/12/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#torchwoodthemusical

A Torchwood Musical, With Music By ABBA? Really?

The expanded edition of Russell T. Davies' The Writers Tale comes out soon, covering his work up to David Tennant's final Doctor Who story. And reportedly, the new version tells of the Torchwood musical that never was. More »

01/07/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#reassurances

BBC: Don't Worry About The New Who

Anyone worried that Doctor Who may become less important to the BBC without Russell T Davies can calm down, according to the broadcaster. A spokesman is already telling people that they're "hugely committed" to the new regime. More »

01/05/10

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By Graeme McMillan

#doctorwho

Figuring Out Doctor Who's Lingering Mysteries

"The End of Time" wrapped up the Russell T. Davies era of Doctor Who with a bang, but it left a bunch of unanswered questions behind. Perhaps the solutions are already right there in front of us. Speculation time! More »

01/04/10

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By Alasdair Wilkins

#doctorwho

Play Along At Home: Doctor Who "End Of Time" Bingo Cards

Nobody knows what will happen in David Tennant's final Doctor Who installment this weekend. But at least you can be prepared, and possibly win prizes — with these handy Who bingo cards, created by reader Troy aka bluehinter. More »

12/30/09

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#poll

Who Is Your Master Now?

If there's one thing that Dollhouse's cancellation has proven, it's that Joss Whedon is no longer your Master. But who is waiting in the wings to get their name on your next devotional t-shirt? We consider some potentials; you vote. More »

12/25/09

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By Graeme McMillan

#quoteoftheday

Davies' Doctor Who Revival Was A Miracle, But Its Ending Remains Uncertain

As Russell T. Davies' reign as Doctor Who showrunner begins its ending with this weekend's "The End of Time, Part One," he's looking back to five years ago and the terror of bringing the show back for the first time. More »

12/25/09

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By Graeme McMillan

#doctorwho

5 Lessons We Hope RTD's Learned From His Past Doctor Who Epics

If history is anything to go by, Russell T. Davies will try to top all his previous gonzo conclusions with his final Doctor Who, "The End Of Time." Is it too much to hope he's learned from his past mistakes? More »

11/27/09

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By Alasdair Wilkins

#doctorwho

Davies: No Doctor Who Movie From Me

In a new interview, outgoing Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies finally kills those movie rumors once and for all (Or does he?) and also talks about spoilers from the show getting released ahead of time. Should we be worried? More »

11/14/09

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By Graeme McMillan

#doctorwho

Expect Tears For David Tennant's Doctor's Farewell

The last three episodes of David Tennant and Russell T Davies' Doctor Who run are almost here, and if early reviews are to be believed, we shouldn't be expecting upbeat triumphant adventures before the end. Mild spoilers ahead. More »

11/01/09

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By Graeme McMillan

#doctorwho

David Tennant And Russell T. Davies Talk Death, Endings... And The Return Of An Iconic Villain

BoingBoing TV's Richard Metzger interviews outgoing Doctor Who star David Tennant and producer Russell T. Davies, and they talk about the end of an era. Including some hints about how it happens. [BoingBoing, thanks Xeni!]

08/24/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#torchwood

Russell T Davies Knows What Comes Next For Torchwood

While the world wonders where Torchwood can go after the dramatic Children of Earth mini-series, one man has a clear vision of the future of the Doctor Who spin-off. Luckily, that man is executive producer Russell T. Davies. More »

08/18/09

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#shamelesssquee

Captain Jack and Doctor Who Kiss At Last!

08/07/09

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#interview

We Asked Russell T. Davies Our Most Pressing Doctor Who Question

When we finally sat opposite Doctor Who's Russell T. Davies at Comic Con, there was only one question we were burning to ask him: Why exactly is the blonde ingenue Rose Tyler the most special of all the Doctor's companions? More »

07/28/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#doctorwho

Doctor Who And The End Of Time: Tennant's Last Moments

We saw two teaser trailers for David Tennant's very final episodes as the time-traveling hero of Doctor Who, and they revealed some dark times ahead for our Time Lord, including a menacing figure in a hoodie. Spoilers in the TARDIS! More »

07/26/09

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#doctorwho

David Tennant Tells Us Why His Doctor's So Sorry, And What's To Come

David Tennant has already filmed his final episodes as the Doctor, the time-traveling champion in Doctor Who, but his past is still our future. He explained to us what happens in those episodes, and why they're the most emotional yet. More »

07/25/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#torchwood

How You Can Give To Change Torchwood's Latest Departure

The surprise departure of a core Torchwood cast member may have looked unlikely to be reversed anytime soon, but fans are hoping that an appeal to the BBC's charitable nature can change the minds that matter. Spoilers ahead! More »

07/25/09

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#exclusive

The Future Of Doctor Who And Torchwood: Revealed!

We've already wondered whether Torchwood could possibly top its world-crashing "Children Of Earth" miniseries in 2010, and we're also dead curious about the rumored Doctor Who movie. So we asked the BBC's Julie Gardner what's in store for both institutions. More »

07/21/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#torchwood

Is Torchwood Homophobic? Fans Debate

The question you never thought we'd ask: did the famously queer-friendly show Torchwood turn homophobic in its most recent storyline? Fans are debating the issue furiously, in blog posts and a new podcast. Join the controversy below! With massive spoilers. More »

07/17/09

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