Dr Who to return!

Rokenn · 03-22-2004, 12:48 PM

Eccleston Is New Dr. Who

Classically trained British actor Christopher Eccleston has been confirmed as Dr. Who for the eagerly awaited new TV series. The 28 Days Later star will be the ninth Dr Who in the cult British show - beating off competition from transvestite comedian Eddie Izzard, Gosford Park actor Richard E Grant and TV favorite Alan Davies, to appear in the first series in 15 years. Jane Tranter, head of BBC drama, says, "We have chosen one of Britain's finest actors. It signals our intention to take Dr. Who into the 21st century as well as retaining its core, traditional values to be surprising, edgy and eccentric." Filming is due to start in Wales later this spring with the first series airing early next year.

Aelia Jusa · 03-22-2004, 03:53 PM

I'm not that enthused. I'm sure the budget will be way too big and they'll never reproduce the terrible kitschy cardboard sets and props of yore

Stratos · 03-22-2004, 05:56 PM

Dr. Who?

Rokenn · 03-22-2004, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aelia Jusa:
I'm not that enthused. I'm sure the budget will be way too big and they'll never reproduce the terrible kitschy cardboard sets and props of yore

True that was half the charm [img]smile.gif[/img] The daleks in particular were pretty pathetic for a race that was supposed to enslave the universe [img]graemlins/laugh2.gif[/img]

Nerull · 03-22-2004, 11:21 PM

Hmmm...I used to love the old show, but that was with the cheesy special effects. I can see them trying to "slick" this up to appeal to a newer audience (more action, less story, etc.). I hope not, but I can see the "suits" getting a hold of it and screwing it up royally. Besides, the cheesy sets and props were half the fun (I agree with Rokenn, the Daleks were pretty pathetic).

Arnabas · 03-22-2004, 11:53 PM

"Oh no! Run! We're being attack by salt-and-pepper shakers with toilet plungers! Aaaahhh!!"
Lol [img]smile.gif[/img]
I LOVED Dr. Who. My fav. was Sylvester McCoy.
I was really upset with the American version a few years back. I assume that movie will be ignored.

wellard · 03-23-2004, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aelia Jusa:
I'm not that enthused. I'm sure the budget will be way too big and they'll never reproduce the terrible kitschy cardboard sets and props of yore

Down here in OZ they are currently showing the whole run of Dr Who's from first to last on free to air prime time TV. Last week they started on the first of the colour episodes with John Pertwee. The sets they used where very good compared to some of the rubbish they served up prior to this. The plots, acting and script is much better to. Dr Who's golden years

Are you watching it Aelia?

Great news that they are revisiting the series, the film was not that bad IMO.

Target · 03-23-2004, 07:35 AM

I remember the BBC they didn't want any BEM's (bug eyed monsters) then the Daleks showed up and if they are not BEM's nothing is, good old BBC!!
Can't wait hope it's good.

Nerull · 03-23-2004, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Arnabas:
I was really upset with the American version a few years back. I assume that movie will be ignored.

No kidding. As soon as I saw Eric Roberts (king of bad B movies himself) as the Master, I knew it was going to be bad. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but still was not all that good, either.

Ziroc · 03-23-2004, 11:56 PM

Tom Baker was the best, and IMO, always will be.

03-22-2004, 12:48 PM	#1
Rokenn Galvatron Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: california wine country Age: 60 Posts: 2,193	Eccleston Is New Dr. Who Classically trained British actor Christopher Eccleston has been confirmed as Dr. Who for the eagerly awaited new TV series. The 28 Days Later star will be the ninth Dr Who in the cult British show - beating off competition from transvestite comedian Eddie Izzard, Gosford Park actor Richard E Grant and TV favorite Alan Davies, to appear in the first series in 15 years. Jane Tranter, head of BBC drama, says, "We have chosen one of Britain's finest actors. It signals our intention to take Dr. Who into the 21st century as well as retaining its core, traditional values to be surprising, edgy and eccentric." Filming is due to start in Wales later this spring with the first series airing early next year. __________________ “This is an impressive crowd, the haves and the have mores. <br />Some people call you the elite. <br />I call you my base.”<br />~ George W. Bush (2000)

03-22-2004, 03:53 PM	#2
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 4,867	I'm not that enthused. I'm sure the budget will be way too big and they'll never reproduce the terrible kitschy cardboard sets and props of yore __________________

03-22-2004, 05:56 PM	#3
Stratos Vampire Join Date: January 29, 2003 Location: Sweden Age: 43 Posts: 3,888	Dr. Who? __________________ Nothing is impossible, it's just a matter of probability.

03-22-2004, 11:21 PM	#5
Nerull Lord Ao Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 53 Posts: 2,069	Hmmm...I used to love the old show, but that was with the cheesy special effects. I can see them trying to "slick" this up to appeal to a newer audience (more action, less story, etc.). I hope not, but I can see the "suits" getting a hold of it and screwing it up royally. Besides, the cheesy sets and props were half the fun (I agree with Rokenn, the Daleks were pretty pathetic). __________________ [img]\"ubb/noncgi/smiles/new/ghoul.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br /><br />\"The middle class pays all of the taxes, does all of the work.<br />The lower class exists just to scare the middle class.\"<br />-George Carlin

03-22-2004, 11:53 PM	#6
Arnabas Baaz Draconian Join Date: October 11, 2001 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Age: 53 Posts: 721	"Oh no! Run! We're being attack by salt-and-pepper shakers with toilet plungers! Aaaahhh!!" Lol [img]smile.gif[/img] I LOVED Dr. Who. My fav. was Sylvester McCoy. I was really upset with the American version a few years back. I assume that movie will be ignored. __________________ Est Sularis oth Mithas

03-23-2004, 07:35 AM	#8
Target Red Dragon Join Date: April 1, 2003 Location: The Midlands Posts: 1,571	I remember the BBC they didn't want any BEM's (bug eyed monsters) then the Daleks showed up and if they are not BEM's nothing is, good old BBC!! Can't wait hope it's good. __________________ Smoke me a kipper...I'll be back for breakfast!! If you can keep your head when all around are loosing theirs...you probably haven’t grasped the situation!!

03-23-2004, 11:56 PM	#10
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