Davros-related stories
Posted Nov 11th 2009 10:03AM by John Scott Lewinski
Filed under: Doctor Who, Reality-Free, British TV
Do Daleks wear jingle bells? Probably not. But the creator of
Doctor Who's deadliest enemies is in stateside toy stores to celebrate the holiday season with the human species he's tried to kill off more than once.
His arrival is very timely when you consider it's November and time for pundits like me to start sending some gift ideas your way.
Since I'm more than comfortable shilling for the geek contingent, the good folks at
Underground Toys sent the evil scientist (right) over for a visit. Though he's a bit of a grump -- the 12" high,
radio controlled Davros should keep any
Who fan entertained. The only question I have is whether he'll end up in the fans of kids or their sci-fi fan parents.
Continue reading Underground Toys materializes TV sci-fi swag for the holidays
Posted Aug 1st 2008 10:00PM by Brad Trechak
Filed under: OpEd, Doctor Who, Episode Reviews, Reality-Free
(S04E13) The latest season of
Doctor Who gets resolved with a story that seems rushed, confusing and filled with self-love on the part of showrunner Russell T. Davies. But that doesn't necessarily mean it was bad.
To begin, the CGI and special effects are quite possibly the best ever seen on the show. Despite being in charge of the specials that will be airing next year, it seems that this episode was treated as the last that Davies will ever run. As a result, he wrapped up most every storyline he could think of going back to the first season.
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Posted Jul 28th 2008 9:38AM by Brad Trechak
Filed under: Doctor Who, Episode Reviews, Reality-Free
(S04E12) Russell T. Davies seems to include everyone and the kitchen sink in this episode. Appearing in the parent program are Captain Jack, Ianto and Gwen from
Torchwood and Sarah Jane and Luke Smith from
The Sarah Jane Adventures. Also making appearances are Martha Jones, Martha's mother Francine, Harriet Jones (former Prime Minister...yes, we know who you are), and British celebrities Richard Dawkins (real-life husband of former
Doctor Who companion Lalla Ward) and Paul O'Grady as themselves. Oh, and Rose is back.
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