NEW DOCTOR UP TO THE JOB OF SAVING THE WORLD, SAY CRITICS
Source: smh.com.au
LONDON: The unknown British actor who stepped into the Tardis as the new Doctor Who has been given rave reviews by TV critics after making his screen debut.
Fans of the long-running BBC sci-fi show tuned in on Saturday night to see whether 27-year-old Matt Smith could fill the shoes of the enormously popular David Tennant as the world’s favourite Time Lord.
And based on the first round of reviews published in Britain’s Sunday newspapers, Smith has been given a resounding vote of confidence.
Some reviewers were so impressed that they thought he could be the best Doctor ever.
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HIGH-RATED SHOW BRANDED ‘TOO SEXY’
Source: digitaljournal.com
Doctor Who, the world’s longest-running science-fiction show, has been branded too sexy by viewers who saw the first episode of a new series over the weekend.
The Eleventh Hour, the first of 13 episodes of the new series of Doctor Who and shown on Saturday evening on BBC1, was criticized for its perceived sexual content.
The new Doctor (played by Matt Smith) has a new companion, Amy Pond (played by Karen Gillan), who was seen speaking candidly about her kissogram repertoire, after being seen dressed up as a policewoman with a very short skirt and nylon stockings.
The ultra-conservative Daily Telegraph quotes one viewer as saying: “Why did she dress up as a tarty policewoman? Surely that’s not fitting for a family show.” Another is quoted as saying: “They’ve completely demeaned Doctor Who by replacing good episode stories with slutty girls.”
The Telegraph says Amy watched at one point in the story as the Doctor completely undressed in front of her, before donning his new outfit of a tweed suit and bow tie.
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‘VAMPIRE DIARIES’ STAR PAUL WESLEY TALKS ABOUT HIS ‘CLOSE BOND’ WITH IAN SOMERHALDER IN DA MAN MAGAZINE
Source: Hollywoodcrush.mtv.com
We know “The Vampire Diaries” is huge here in the USA, but the show is now officially an international phenomenon, too. Indonesian magazine Da Man spoke with star Paul Wesley about playing Stefan Salvatore, his biggest acting influences, and being a part of an international phenomenon.
Paul knew “VD” could be a hit from the start, as long as people watched three or four episodes, he told Da Man. “I knew we’d have a really good shot, because of the genre and the people involved,” he said. “I was very confident of the writers and I was very confident working with the cast while shooting.”
Speaking of the cast, yes, he does spend time with his costars, Ian Somerhalder in particular. “I hang out with Ian a lot. We spend a lot of time together professionally and we’re on set all the time, so we’ve developed a very close bond. He’s a great guy.”
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FLASHFORWARD LIKELY WON’T BE RENEWED; V’S FATE UP IN THE AIR
Source: io9.com
Bad news for scifi shows – FlashForward’s renewal prospects are looking incredibly slim, and V could be in jeopardy if its ratings slip further.
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TRUE BLOOD CASTS LAUREN BOWLES AS HOLLY
Source: reuters.com
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Lauren Bowles, who occasionally appeared as a waitress alongside half-sister Julia Louis-Dreyfus on “Seinfeld,” has landed a key new role on HBO’s “True Blood.”
Bowles will have a recurring role in five episodes of the vampire drama’s upcoming third season, with an option to continue as a regular on Season 4.
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It’s always an exciting time when there’s a new doctor – so much controversy and debate! What did you think of today’s tv news? do you watch Dr Who? Which one was your favourite? What do you think about the fate of FlashFoward and V?
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