Doctor Who On The Beach
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Shooting on the Matt Smith‘s first season is now underway, much to the surprise of sunbathers on a beach near Cardiff. This top pic is absolutely screaming out for a caption competition, so be our guest. The bottom pic of the three is a bit spoilery – you have been warned.
Right, spoilery pic next, so we’ll leave a bit of a gap… Yep, that is Alex Kingston, apparently back as River Song. But what’s going on around them? They appear to have landed in an alternative universe where Lost was produced by BBC Wales on BBC Wales budget… You can click on the image above for a larger version. All images © WENN. Reproduce at your peril… Have you seen these cool Doctor Who tattos? |
Posted by John (127.0.0.1) on July 20, 2009 at 06:13 PM BST #
Wonder if its suppose to be a different beach.
Love Karen/Amy's outfit but I dont think im able to look forward to series five yet, im afraid im still attached to Ten and still cannot believe he is leaving!
Posted by Katie (127.0.0.1) on July 20, 2009 at 07:13 PM BST
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seem to have established a new look for the
Doctor and his TARDIS,with the Doc's retro
outfit (A touch of Troughton?)>
Not sure about (SPOILER)'s return though:much
as I like the actress, I feel bringing back
her character will diminish the story she
appeared in.
Posted by Redman (127.0.0.1) on July 20, 2009 at 07:15 PM BST #
It'll be nice to put some sort of closure on the appearance of Spoilery McSpoiler (if only to stop bad fan fiction). As far as the costume is concerned, there's absolutely nothing stopping him having some sort of long coat over it on occasion. Plus, it should be about the character and acting, not the costume. Otherwise, I would have hated the Ninth Doctor (I've even got a soft spot for the Sixth Doctor...).
Posted by Meddling Monkfish (127.0.0.1) on July 20, 2009 at 07:28 PM BST #
Colin Baker had to wear. Even JNT admitted
later it was mistake.
On the other hand, I liked the small question
marks S18 Tom and Peter had on their shirt
collars-it was a nice visual shorthand for
their "Doctorishness".
I saw Karen in the Kevin Bishop show-I think
she's a good actress, and that she'll be
an excellent companion. Plus, she's also
gorgeous. ;)
Posted by Redman (127.0.0.1) on July 20, 2009 at 07:34 PM BST #
Posted by Tim (127.0.0.1) on July 20, 2009 at 07:35 PM BST #
Posted by will (127.0.0.1) on July 20, 2009 at 07:57 PM BST #
Posted by Martin (127.0.0.1) on July 20, 2009 at 08:11 PM BST #
Posted by Zenbloke (127.0.0.1) on July 20, 2009 at 08:28 PM BST #
Posted by paulb (127.0.0.1) on July 20, 2009 at 08:48 PM BST #
Posted by Bodey (127.0.0.1) on July 20, 2009 at 08:57 PM BST #
I get brought on to play the Doctor.... much more of this running I'll need a Doctor
just as one thing.. Why leather patch's.. is this a throw back to the Doctor being a teacher.... and a Science one at that
Posted by Phil McVark (127.0.0.1) on July 20, 2009 at 09:31 PM BST #
Posted by 127.0.0.1 on July 20, 2009 at 10:04 PM BST #
And do we need to explain such things as the patches or bow tie? I'm wearing a grey hoodie and jeans and some rather lovely James Tudor pants, but would anyone ask me to explain them?
Posted by Mart (127.0.0.1) on July 20, 2009 at 10:46 PM BST
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not worrying about outfit...(but omg geography came back to me horribly just then!!!!)......
Posted by dogmatix (127.0.0.1) on July 21, 2009 at 01:25 AM BST #
Posted by Big Boris (127.0.0.1) on July 21, 2009 at 08:25 AM BST
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Posted by will (127.0.0.1) on July 21, 2009 at 09:01 AM BST #
"BAT-MAN! duh nuh nuh nuh nuh nuh..."
Posted by Simon R. Mills (127.0.0.1) on July 21, 2009 at 09:23 AM BST
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*sigh*
Posted by Lee Harris (127.0.0.1) on July 21, 2009 at 09:49 AM BST
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New companion - gingerlicious.
But never mind all that; what about the Tardis's new look? Interesting. It does raise a few questions, though - namely, if the exterior can transform, does that mean the chameleon circuit is working? If so, why the police box look? Still, I like the new clean, HD-friendly lines of Mr Smith's travelling caravan. As mentioned above, very Cushing/early Who. Wonder what the interior will look like? With all the changes happening for season 5, a major internal Tardis redesign may be in order.
And, in keeping with the apparent retro-ness of the Moff's new show, how about a new arrangement of the theme music? In old-Who each Doctor had their own version of the theme and their own titles too.
Exciting times in the Whoniverse!
Posted by PJ Bottoms (127.0.0.1) on July 21, 2009 at 10:27 AM BST #
Posted by jake (127.0.0.1) on July 21, 2009 at 11:04 AM BST #
I am wondering what the interior will look like though.
Posted by Mr Kleason (127.0.0.1) on July 21, 2009 at 11:06 AM BST #
Posted by slink (127.0.0.1) on July 21, 2009 at 11:15 AM BST #
Posted by The Naysayer (127.0.0.1) on July 21, 2009 at 11:17 AM BST #
Colin Baker had to wear. Even JNT admitted
later it was mistake."
JN-T, like Colin, really backed down, didn't they? If you read interviews from the time both are taking credit for the thing!
To be fair, I don't get why they disowned it - it's kind of perfect for the most self-publicizing Doctor of the lot to wear something that will put people's jaws on the ground. The only daft thing was that it interfered with the design, so that everything had to be balanced around the coat so that the cameras could get a decent picture! Now that was a bit daft!
I like Matt's look - it's all very Troughton. Looking forward to this!
Posted by Rob (127.0.0.1) on July 21, 2009 at 11:54 AM BST #
Still Tennant's departure is coming and i really can't believe he's going. Sorry still in that famous Egyptian river for the moment.
Posted by LM (127.0.0.1) on July 21, 2009 at 12:24 PM BST #
Um, I wasn't writing him off Naysayer, nor was I 'bleating'. He does look yoof. Not even you can deny that. But I'm just as excited as the next guy (you, possibly?) to see what Smithy will do with the role. That's what I love about Who: what was originally a desperate but inspired plot device to replace a reluctant William Hartnell back in the late 60's has since become an integral part of the show. It allows for amazing flexibility, and is the real reason for the show's astonishing longevity.
You go Mr Smith, can't wait to meet you.
(BTW, I hope that puffa-style jacket in the first pic isn't part of the costume...but those flabby tourists would make a killer running joke through the series...)
Posted by PJ Bottoms (127.0.0.1) on July 21, 2009 at 03:50 PM BST #
Wouldn't it be great if Joss Whedon wrote a DW episode though. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=131924374687&ref=nf
Posted by Andy Channelle (127.0.0.1) on July 21, 2009 at 04:15 PM BST #
Yeah it looks like it's been completely rebuilt. Check out the white window frames. And it looks like proper wood too, not the fibreglass version they used during Tom Baker's Season 18 because the crew complained about having to lug the heavy wooden panels between locations.
Is it my imagination or does this one look taller too? Or maybe the Doctor and Amy are just shortarses...
Tennant's battered-looking Tardis kinda fit with his beatnick britpop look, slightly scruffy and rumpled looking. Maybe Dr Smith will be a more finicky character, and as the Tardis is telepathically linked with him maybe it assumes some of his personality traits. Or something.
Posted by PJ Bottoms (127.0.0.1) on July 21, 2009 at 06:25 PM BST #
Posted by Meddling Monkfish (127.0.0.1) on July 21, 2009 at 09:48 PM BST #
Always hate it when certain franchises set up future events and then never go through with them - ok, I'm talking about Marvel and DC.
Posted by Ray (127.0.0.1) on July 22, 2009 at 01:06 AM BST #
Just a thought, but does anyone else think that all these changes, i.e. new brand spanking looking Tardis, new console room e.t.c. indicate that when we rejoin the 11th Doctor at the beginning of the fifth series, it may not be immediately after the regeneration at the end of the Tennent specials. A bit like we met the 9th Doctor, so he's been off on his travels a bit before we meet him again? Could be nothing, but it's just a thought.
Posted by The Naysayer (127.0.0.1) on July 22, 2009 at 08:41 AM BST #
Posted by coolguy (127.0.0.1) on July 22, 2009 at 09:08 AM BST #
Interesting idea. It might be a nice way for the Moff to stamp his signature over his new show, by starting off his tenure in a slightly unexpected way. However, for my part, I'd like to see all the grisly details - perhaps some existential uncertainty a la the Baker/Davison regeneration or - dare I say it - the Davison/Baker2 regeneration. Plus, you have to remember that this show is essentially aimed at kids, who have a famously short attention span. Wouldn't do to confuse the little blighters.
Posted by PJ Bottoms (127.0.0.1) on July 22, 2009 at 09:40 AM BST #
I think I read somewhere that RTD has said this regeneration is going to be a little different than previous ones so who knows what to expect? Like PJ Bottoms, I like to see all the grisly details, for me one of the joys of Doctor Who is the whole regeneration process, when the Doctor chooses his new outfit, finally regains his senses to save the day e.t.c. is what makes it so magical. Much as I've liked Tennents take on the role and while I'll be sad to see him go, I can't wait to meet this new Doctor and I think the timing is just right. Can't wait to see the look on my kids faces when he changes...
Posted by The Naysayer (127.0.0.1) on July 22, 2009 at 10:26 AM BST #
I also wonder if he'll be disapointed that he's not ginger again.
I read somewhere that Alex Kingston may not neccasserily be playing River Song. I hope she is though. Would be good to give that character some more backstory, espically knowing that she will eventually die in the Library
Posted by Mr Kleason (127.0.0.1) on July 22, 2009 at 12:44 PM BST #
Posted by The Naysayer (127.0.0.1) on July 22, 2009 at 01:40 PM BST #
Posted by PJ Bottoms (127.0.0.1) on July 22, 2009 at 06:51 PM BST #
episodes haven't even been transmitted,
and now some people online
are whinging that Moffat and Smith
"have killed the show".
I wouldn't worry. People said the same thing
when Pat took over from Billy... ;)
Posted by Redman (127.0.0.1) on July 22, 2009 at 09:09 PM BST #
They totally missed a trick during the brief shot of the Tardis's vast wardrobe at the end of The Christmas Invasion. It would have been amazing to see some old Doctor cozzies dotted around the place. I think I saw a long scarf draped somewhere, but it would have been cool to see perhaps Troughton's massive fur coat hanging up, or Davison's cricketing ensemble, or even THE Colin Baker's hideous harlequin suit. Come on Moffat, please the fanboys...
Posted by PJ Bottoms (127.0.0.1) on July 23, 2009 at 06:50 PM BST #
Posted by Meddling Monkfish (127.0.0.1) on July 24, 2009 at 01:25 AM BST #
Posted by Dalekgirl007 (127.0.0.1) on July 25, 2009 at 08:53 PM BST #
Posted by The Naysayer (127.0.0.1) on July 28, 2009 at 04:32 PM BST #
Those that are already giving Matt Smith the "thumb's down" are being more than patently unfair, they're unknowingly perhaps, falling into the category of "spoiled". I saw him in the Lockart stories and thought he'd be great. I mean, he beat Pertwee's son in auditions and that gent had the bookies believing it too. It might sound heretic, but let me echo what I heard another say about David Tennant. That RTD and the BBC were way too INDULGENT by letting DT do only specials this year so he could go off and do the Hamlet deal. I find that I am somewhat ready for a "NU WHO" as well as Stephen Moffatt (sp) in the producer/writer's chair.
Posted by PappyCaligula (127.0.0.1) on August 28, 2009 at 09:36 AM BST #