Tweet from Doctor Who Official - https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho/sta...59952907964416
WHAT’S GOING ON? Here’s a tiny insight into series 9… Can you guess the secret of the skull?
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Pluto's biggest moon is set for some pretty geeky names
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articl...ty-geeky-names
Earlier this month, Nasa's New Horizons space probe sent back new images from Pluto.
Naturally, people got excited by the amount of detail it picked out on the dwarf planet and it's largest moon, Charon.
The only issue - they didn't have any names to use to refer to Charon's craters and plains.
So Nasa opened the naming process to the public. Predictably, the result was a dream for sci-fi fans everywhere.
According to the International Astronomical Union - the official governing body for names of celestial objects - Charon's features should be named after "destinations and milestones of fictional space and other exploration; fictional and mythological vessels of space and other exploration; fictional and mythological voyagers, travellers and explorers".
Lots of options then.
Many of the names are drawn from movies, TV shows and books including Star Wars, Star Trek and Doctor Who.
For example, the dark spot near the north of Charon is called Mordor in reference to the region which features in Lord of the Rings.
The New Horizons team is now set to submit the plans to the IAU for final approval.
According to New Horizons planetary scientist Mark Showalter, who spoke to Mashable, there's a "decent chance" of the names being given the go ahead.
The IAU has previously approved features on Saturn's moon Titan named Frodo and Bilbo.Last edited by Blencathra; 30 July 2015, 03:49 AM.Comment
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Tweet from Rachel Talalay & lovely behind the scenes pic of Peter. No spoilers
https://instagram.com/p/5wgqFfjqen/Shooting in Caerphilly. so much i wish i could say about this one.Comment
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Tweet from Doctor Who Official
In today’s Ask the Execs they answer your question, ‘Could Missy be a companion?’ with revealing replies…http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02yd9qvComment
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Tweet from Doctor Who Official
The #DoctorWho execs spill the beans on @Maisie_Williams appearing in series 9! http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02yh6zpComment
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Steven Moffat on Maisie Williams' character. May be slightly spoilery for those who prefer to know absolutely nothing.
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The Magician's Apprentice - New Image Released
Tuesday, 04 August, 2015 - Reported by Marcus
http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2015/08...nic-image.html
The BBC has released a new 'iconic' image from the first episode of the new series of Doctor Who, The Magician's Apprentice
The series returns on Saturday 19th September
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K-9, CLASS and much more...Comment
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Great new pic! Something a bit like this?
I'm also fascinated by the tag "Born to save the universe". Teddy! I hope you still have that theory I sent to you last year!Last edited by Blencathra; 04 August 2015, 02:13 AM.Comment
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50 Reasons Why We’re Looking Forward to the New Series!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho...8-6b942833fe36
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Everything on this webpage is absolutely true! But here's my personal reason for looking forward to the next series - I'm a Doctor Who fan. I love all eras and all the many cast and aesthetic changes throughout the 50+ years and been with it through thick and thin. Tuning in to this show is as natural as breathing to me. You'll find me in front of a telly on September 19th. Do Not Disturb.
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Haha, I do still have it... Need to refresh myself on it...Originally posted by Blencathra View Post
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http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/reece-s...es-9-75159.htm
Reece Shearsmith cast in season 9
http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/no-full...2016-75023.htm
No full season in 2016? Comment
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I think there has to be something more to it than Steven Moffat concentrating on Sherlock. He's managed doing both shows in the past.Originally posted by Teddybrown View Post
Also, the BBC had two main money spinners - Doctor Who and Top Gear. Well we know what's happened to Top Gear, so that leaves them with Doctor Who. Why would they want, or allow, less of it?
No, if the article is true (and that's a big if) then I think there must another reason.
I have my fingers & everything crossed that they need extra time for preparation to go to film in New Zealand & for Peter Jackson to direct. Ever the optimist.
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As long as we get *some* new Doctor Who in 2016, I don't much care if it's a full season, a split season, or a season of feature length specials.sigpic
Long before you and I were born, others beat these benches with their empty cups,
To the night and its stars, to the here and now with who we are.
Another sunrise with my sad captains, with who I choose to lose my mind,
And if it's all we only pass this way but once, what a perfect waste of time.Comment
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News from Big Finish. Jago and Lightfoot (Talons of Weng Chiang) meet Strax!
http://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/stra...-jago-litefoot
Gateworld Big Finish thread - http://forum.gateworld.net/threads/8...1#post14381683Comment
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