Wednesday, 5 January 2011 - Reported by Harry Ward
The latest issue of the The Official Torchwood Comic by Titan Magazines is now on sale. Issue Six includes two comic strip adventures - Hell House by Roger Gibson and Overture by Gary Russell, with art by John Ridgway - and the conclusion of the Issue Five short story Photo Finish by Mark Morris.
Art work from Hell House
The series of Comics for the US market was first reported by us back in June 2010.
Tuesday, 21 December 2010 - Reported by Harry Ward
The latest and final issue of Torchwood Magazine has been released. The official Torchwood Magazine Facebook page posted earlier today: "The final issue of Torchwood Magazine is now on sale. Make sure you get your copy as this is going to be a collector's item!".
In the editorial notes of issue 24 the magazine posted:
"Finally, in less happy news, the next issue of Torchwood magazine will be the last for a while, Everything changes, and with the TV show on its way back as a BBC/Starz co-production, there's a whole new world of merchandising to be worked out, and plenty of new projects in the pipeline. Hopefully, by this time next year, interest in the series will be at an all-time high, and Torchwood magazine will rise again - whether with the same old team or in a whole new guise......"
Issue contents:
Interview: John Barrowman reveals his thoughts about being Captain Jack and returning in Torchwood: The New World.
We talk to Eve Myles about playing Torchwood's action mum, Gwen Cooper.
For our final issue, we take a look back at some of the most memorable things the stars said about Children of Earth.
Archivist Andrew Pixley charts the development and day-by-day production of the episode that saw Owen face up to life, death and Tintin.
In the last ever Beyond the Hub, Kate Lloyd takes a flying trip through the remaining worlds of weirdness we never quite got round to...
A brand new Toshiko Sato adventure by James Moran, with art by Adrian Salmon.
Owen Harper waves a ghostly tale in a new adventure by Trevor Baxendale, with art by Ben Willsher.
A time travel adventure in the midst of the Cardiff Blitz, by Gary Russell and John Ridgway.
Gwen is forced to go it alone in an epic adventure by Steve Tribe and James Goss, with art by Mike Dowling.
The first issue of the magazine was released on 24 January 2008 and was originally printed every four weeks until Issue 14 when they moved to being a bi-monthly production with a larger page count. [Wikipedia]
Monday, 20 December 2010 - Reported by Chuck Foster
BBC Magazines will be launching a new partwork magazine in April 2011, entitled Doctor Who: Monster Invasion.
The magazine was first published in April during Matt Smith's first series, but was only available in southwest England in a test run to see how it might be received. This original series of six issues introduced a new card game with some 90 cards to collect; there were also special 3D cards that enabled the collector to interact with the magazine's website, which also provided further information about the cards and magazine, and also games to play.
(This website is still active, and it is possible to sign up for a newsletter for more information on developments.)
It isn't clear as yet whether the April launch will be a completely fresh start or will build upon the card series previously released.
Comic artist Jamie Smart has recently announced that he is working on the project, via his blog:
(Jamie successfully submitted a test piece in 2009) Just before Christmas I was called up to the BBC, given a hard drive filled with top secret images from the (as yet unscreened) new series, and sent away to work on six more pieces. The magazine was released in a test area of the country, and then for the most part of this year I sat and waited.
Word came in a little while ago that it had gone well, they were to roll the magazine out across the UK, and would I consider carrying on? A long-term contract like this, to produce weekly work for over a year, is usually a dream to freelancers, but I did have concerns. There are already a handful of other projects I need to be working on next year, and I’ve been real worried that I’m trying to take too much on. But then the sense of reason kicks in, it’s Dr Sodding Who. What an opportunity.
"Partwork" magazines are those that are regularly published as part of a series, normally to build up a collection, and Doctor Who is no stranger to the format! Back in 2006, Battles in Time also revolved around a collectible card game, and was published until 2009. Last year then saw the launch of the Doctor Who Files, a DVD collector series which initially released the first four series of 21st Century Doctor Who, but has since continued with classic series stories (as well as completing the David Tennant Specials in the next couple of months).
That’s a tricky one. You’ve got to get the right balance I think. You can’t live your life thinking about how it’s going to affect everybody else. You’ve got to have your own life and do what you want to do, but it is something I take into consideration and I wouldn’t want to fall around drunk or anything.
What’s it like working with Matt [Smith]?
Matt is so focused he really inspires me. That sounds really cheesy, but it’s true. I’ve never met someone so focused and he never slacks off. He’s really driven. And his approach to acting is really creative. Rather than just reeling off the lines, he changes it every time. It’s an intense day. He takes it very seriously, but that’s not to say it’s not fun. In fact, part of our taking it seriously is messing around between takes, because I feel like it’s us staying in character and being silly.
(Images: Lee Jenkins)
The magazine is handed out every Thursday in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, West Yorkshire, Dundee and Aberdeen. It is available from distributors at around 100 main line and Underground stations and bus terminals. [Wikipedia]
Thursday, 18 November 2010 - Reported by Harry Ward
SFX have published details of their forthcoming special edition magazine which is devoted to Doctor Who. Doctor Who: A Celebration is a 132 pages of "all things Doctor Who". The last time the magazine produced a special for the show was in October 2008.
This issue contains:
100 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT WHO
A bumper-sized feature which runs down just a few of the gazillion reasons why we adore this series with a passion bordering on insanity. And if you’re thinking this’ll be some dreary roll call of the bleedin’ obvious, think again…
COSTUME DESIGNS Series five costume designer Ray Holman talks us through some of his work, with drawings for the likes of the Eleventh Doctor and a Silurian warrior, and a smattering of behind-the-scenes photos.
AUTHORS ON WHO A trio of opinion pieces penned by a triumvirate of SF & fantasy titans. Discworld overlord Sir Terry Pratchett, Elric creator Michael Moorcock and hard SF boffin Stephen Baxter share their memories of Who, and try to put their finger on the series’ ineffable magic.
SPECIAL EFFECTS Visual effects experts Mat Irvine and Mike Tucker are in a unique position to discuss Who’s effects, having worked on both the classic series and the new show. Their candid discussion of the challenges they faced is accompanied by lashings of behind-the-scenes images (including some fascinating sketches for the original Davros).
THE MISSING EPISODES Sadly, 108 instalments of the classic series are missing, presumed lost forever, thanks to BBC’s junking policy of the ’60s and ’70s. Richard Molesworth, author of new book Wiped! Doctor Who’s Missing Episodes, tells the full story of how so many episodes came to be destroyed – and how many were later recovered.
This week’s issue of Doctor Who Adventures comes with a 2-page pull-out mag all about the new series of The Sarah Jane Adventures, in which some of the secrets of the next episode are revealed. There is an exclusive interview with actress Elisabeth Sladen.
What makes a great companion? Have you got what it takes to travel with the Doctor? You can find out in this week’s fact file.
Plus: a free 3-D notebook, posters and a puzzles and jokes section.
Issue 188 of Doctor Who Adventures magazine is out on Thursday 14 October.
Thursday, 7 October 2010 - Reported by Chuck Foster
This week's issue of Doctor Who Adventures comes with a pair of 3D Glasses in order to experience the 3D Special - a twelve page pull-out section portraying favourite monsters in three dimensions!
Also this week, test drive the TARDIS. Explore behind the controls of the Doctor’s amazing time and space ship.
And find out what’s in store for Sarah Jane and the gang in the sneak preview of the first episode in series four of The Sarah Jane Adventures!
Plus: fantastic monster magnets, great jokes and huge puzzle section!
Issue 187 of Doctor Who Adventures magazine is out in the UK today.
Thursday, 7 October 2010 - Reported by Chuck Foster
The first volume covering the adventures of the Eleventh Doctor has now been published by Panini Magazines:
The Doctor Who Companion The Eleventh Doctor Volume One
Your complete guide to the award-winning BBC One series! Written and researched by Andrew Pixley.
2010 was a landmark year for Doctor Who. Matt Smith and Karen Gillan appeared on television as the Eleventh Doctor and Amy Pond for the first time, in a series of incredible adventures. From the Doctor's crash landing in sleepy Leadworth, through to his arrival at Amy's wedding in a rebooted universe, the last of the Time Lords faced many monsters during the course of his travels, including Weeping Angels, Silurians, Autons, Cybermen, Smilers, Venetian Vampires, Prisoner Zero... and, of course, the Daleks!
Now, Doctor Who Magazine takes you behind the scenes of the Eleventh Doctor's first six episodes with an in-depth episode guide - including original storylines, deleted scenes, media appearances, ratings information and thousands of facts about the day-to-day life of the making of Doctor Who - all illustrated with gorgeous, never-before-seen photographs. This collectors' edition examines The Eleventh Hour, The Beast Below, Victory of the Daleks, The Time of Angels/Flesh and Stone, and The Vampires of Venice, as well as the specially-made 3D cinema trailer.
This is your essential guide to worlds of Doctor Who. Get ready to discover a wealth of information - but watch out for the cracks ...
The second volume for this series, covering Amy's Choice to The Big Bang is due out 30th December 2010.
This week’s issue of Doctor Who Adventures comes with a free growing monster. Just add water to grow your own Weeping Angel.
If you have ever wanted to learn how to draw one of the most powerful creatures in the universe then the magazine shows you how to draw a Dalek, the Doctor’s oldest enemy.
Also this week, backstage secrets from the man who decorates the sets of Doctor Who and the story of River Song, the only person to know the Doctor’s real name.
All this, plus: some jokes, a comic strip and a puzzles section, including a Weeping Angel word search.
Issue 184 of Doctor Who Adventures magazine is out in the UK on Thursday.
This week’s issue of Doctor Who Adventures comes with a free Doctor Who notebook and pencil set, as well as an extra gift – a set of Top Gear Turbo Challenge trading cards.
Check out the issue for 40 weird and wonderful facts such as the Doctor is 907 years old. There is enough Who info to fill a TARDIS.
Plus readers are offered 10% off Doctor Who Live tickets, there is a monster quiz and brand-new puzzles section.
The latest issue of the The Official Torchwood Comic by Titan Magazines is now on sale. Issue Six includes two comic strip adventures - Hell House by Roger Gibson and Overture by Gary Russell, with art by John Ridgway - and the conclusion of the Issue Five short story Photo Finish by Mark Morris.
The latest and final issue of Torchwood Magazine has been released. The official Torchwood Magazine Facebook page posted earlier today: "The final issue of Torchwood Magazine is now on sale. Make sure you get your copy as this is going to be a collector's item!". 
BBC Magazines will be launching a new partwork magazine in April 2011, entitled Doctor Who: Monster Invasion.
The magazine was first published in April during Matt Smith's first series, but was only available in southwest England in a test run to see how it might be received. This original series of six issues introduced a new card game with some 90 cards to collect; there were also special 3D cards that enabled the collector to interact with the magazine's website, which also provided further information about the cards and magazine, and also games to play.
(Jamie successfully submitted a test piece in 2009) Just before Christmas I was called up to the BBC, given a hard drive filled with top secret images from the (as yet unscreened) new series, and sent away to work on six more pieces. The magazine was released in a test area of the country, and then for the most part of this year I sat and waited.
Karen Gillan is featured on the front cover of this week's Shortlist Magazine.
SFX have published details of their forthcoming special edition magazine which is devoted to Doctor Who. Doctor Who: A Celebration is a 132 pages of "all things Doctor Who". The last time the magazine produced a special for the show was in October 2008.
This week’s issue of Doctor Who Adventures comes with a 2-page pull-out mag all about the new series of The Sarah Jane Adventures, in which some of the secrets of the next episode are revealed. There is an exclusive interview with actress Elisabeth Sladen.
The Doctor Who Companion
This week’s issue of Doctor Who Adventures comes with a free growing monster. Just add water to grow your own Weeping Angel.
This week’s issue of Doctor Who Adventures comes with a free Doctor Who notebook and pencil set, as well as an extra gift – a set of Top Gear Turbo Challenge trading cards.
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