Ood Sigma to Return

It seems that the Ood Sigma, which last appeared in Series 4 during Planet of the Ood, will be returning during one of the specials as it was spotted during filming. The picture to the left, taken by Scooty, clearly shows the Ood, who was played by Paul Kasey. So what would this mean?

Considering pictures of David Tennant filming in his old orange spacesuit, last used during another Ood episode The Satan Pit, have emerged, maybe the whole Beast thing is happening again. It would be interesting to hear some of your theories, feel free to post them below.

DWM Issue 406 Cover

The cover for issue 406 of Doctor Who Magazine has been revealed and can be seen below. The issue takes a look at this year's Comic Relief which David Tennant is presenting part of. Also, you can read about 30 years of DWM as well as finding out the latest news, opinions, rumours and much more. The issue is available to buy on Thursday 5th March at a price of £3.99.

New Filming Pictures

Some new filming pictures have surfaced online, thanks to Scooty. The pictures below show the Doctor in his old orange spacesuit, last used during the Series 2 episode The Satan Pit. According to sources, the Doctor wakes up in a pile of rubble and begins walking around... David Tennant was acting with a green screen and apparently there were plenty of explosions and fire! The scenery in the pictures hint at an alien planet... but we'll just have to wait and see!

News Reporters Needed!

With other online commitments looming, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find news to post about on this website. Therefore, I'm in need of some News Reporters, who would be able to search the internet for me and send me the details on a certain piece of news. If you're interested, please continue reading!

If you think you would like to search the net for news daily, please leave a comment below with your website URL, so that I can see some of your work, and say why you think you'd be suitable for the job. If I'm impressed, I'll give you a task and see how you get on. If you succeed after that, you will officially be a TOCS News Reporter! I'm willing to have 2/3 news reporters at the most, so please get applying.

Billie Piper Talks to Matt Smith

It's not long until Matt Smith begins filming as the 11th Doctor, so he's bound to get stressed out every now and then. So much so, that it's recently been revealed that the star has been talking to previous Doctor Who companion, Billie Piper, and getting helpful advice off her.

Billie, who recently gave birth to her first son, said, “He called me and said ‘What am I going to do?’” She has told him he needs no acting advice from her but is happily sharing tips about publicity demands, dealing with fans and the pressures of the smash-hit series.

Billie, 26, said: “Your life completely changes as it’s such a huge show, just about the biggest show on TV. I had no idea what I was getting into. It’s frightening being in that kind of production and having people suddenly know everything about you. He’s just about to embark on that. But I’m a big fan of Matt. He’s a stirring actor and has the right energy for the part of the Doctor. The role is in good hands.”

Friends of Matt Smith say he has been “in a bit of a flap” since news broke of his Doctor Who role. One said: “Hopefully he’ll get it together by the time he starts the role properly.”

Credit to B-Piper.com for the news and quotes.

Tennant Talks About Smith

David Tennant has recently told What's on TV about Matt Smith, the fairly unknown actor who will take over Tennant's role as the Doctor during the regeneration in late 2009/early 2010.

He said, "We chatted on the phone not long ago and we did exchange a few opinions on what's about to unfold for him. But advice is a very dangerous thing. Matt's got an extraordinary journey coming up in all sorts of ways and I’m sure he'll find his own way through it."

"I could tell Matt was very up for it, though, and excited in all the right ways. He says he's going to take it very seriously and he seems to have the right idea about playing the Doctor, so far as I can tell."

Thanks to WhovianNet.co.uk for this news and information.

Lindsay Duncan : Companion?

The BBC have confirmed that the actress, Lindsay Duncan, will be appearing as Adelaide during the second Doctor Who Special. She will be playing 'the Doctor's cleverest and most strong-minded companion yet.'

"I'm thrilled to be involved in Doctor Who," said Lindsay. "I've never done anything like this before and I'm really looking forward to working with David Tennant and the Doctor Who team."

Executive Producer and writer Russell T Davies said: "Lindsay is an incredibly talented actress and I've been an admirer of her work for some time. We are delighted to announce that she will be joining the team and playing the Doctor's most strong-minded companion yet."

Lindsay Duncan has previously starred in Shooting the Past and GBH.

E-books News

As you know, a set of E-books are coming soon to The-OncomingStorm and now I can show you the covers and synopsises. There are only 2 in the first set, but if they turn out popular, there may be more. Special thanks to Ash from MDWM for making the amazing covers, please do not copy or change them in anyway!

Boys in Blue
The Doctor and Rose arrive on modern day Earth to visit Jackie when suddenly they realise just how strange things are getting with the police… Accidents and disasters continue happening all week, and when Jackie disappears, it’s clear something isn’t right.

Will the Doctor and Rose be able to save Jackie before the police reveal their true identity and plans?

Stressed Out
Olivia is a normal teenager with exams, coursework and family troubles. Unable to cope anymore, she flees from her home but suddenly returns back, with a completely different personality and look on life. Just what’s going on?

The Doctor and Martha investigate this dilemma and try to save not only Olivia’s life, but those closest to her.

I haven't really decided when these will be out yet, but it will be during March.

Birthdays!

Today, the 16th February, is Christopher Eccleston's birthday! Famous for playing the 9th Doctor in the 2005 revived series, Christopher is now 45. Happy birthday to him! Oh, and it's someone else's birthday today, but I just can't think who... hmm... I'll remember in a minute...

To all those wondering what on Earth is going on with 5 a day it is mostly my fault, I just keep forgetting to update it. I will start afresh tomorrow and update the questions, I promise.

Special SJA Sketch

The BBC has officially confirmed that there will be a special Red Nose Day Sketch from The Sarah Jane Adventures, starring Elisabeth Sladen. The one-off special will air on BBC One on March 13th from 7pm as part of the Comic Relief show and it will guest star comedy legend Ronnie Corbett as well as K9, and an "old enemy's return..."

Written by Gareth Roberts and Clayton Hickman the special also stars Tommy Knight, Daniel Anthony and Anjli Mohindra. A third series of The Sarah Jane Adventures will go into production shortly.

Wish You Were Here!

The BBC Official Doctor Who site has confirmed that filming is currently taking place in Dubai by uploading 5 pictures of David Tennant and Michelle Ryan in action.


"We rarely take Doctor Who abroad," said Doctor Who Producer Tracie Simpson. "We did visit Rome for Series Four's The Fires of Pompeii - which gave us some spectacular footage. The locations in Dubai are a perfect match for writer Russell T Davies's vision of the episode and we expect to film some incredible scenes while we are here."

Matt Smith - A Millionaire?

According to the Sun, Matt Smith, who will play the 11th Doctor during Series 5 and beyond (?) in 2010, has been offered £1 million to play the Time Lord for five years. The contract he has agreed to apparently comes with the option for him to stay for another 2 years after he has completed his guaranteed 3 years.

An insider said, "Bosses don't want Matt doing a David and leaving when things are going great." Please remember this is the Sun, not the most reliable paper in the world...

Thanks to WhovianNet for the news.

Site News

This is purely a post for website news, considering there is a lack of Doctor Who news lately... Firstly, the cover for the Via the Void Mini Mag can be seen below, the issue is expected to be released on Friday 20th February. Thanks to Brad for the cover!

Also, the Easter Special of the Fan Fiction series will begin on March 1st and then the 2nd series will follow after that. A set of E-books will also be released on the same month.

As for the 5-a-day feature, I may not be able to update this daily due to time issues, but I'll try! Also, the Doctor Who Roleplay is well under way and there are plenty more characters to apply for! Feel free to apply anytime you like.

News Catch Up

I seemed to have missed a lot of news over the past few days so here is a catch up.

Firstly, K9 will be making a much-wanted return to The Sarah Jane Adventures during Series Three. This was confirmed in DWM and 10 scripts have been written ready to be filmed and shown later this year.

Also, a new Doctor Who Sticker of Book entitled 'Children of Time' is set to be released on May 28th at a RRP of £3.99. The cover can be seen below and it will feature 25 reusable stickers of all the Doctor's companions from the finale 'The Stolen Earth' and 'Journey's End'.

Also, it has been rumoured that a Doctor Who Movie could be on the cards in the future. Russell T Davies said, "There must be ways and means of doing it. I suspect one day it will happen. I think once something is talked about often enough then it starts to happen. Being talked about in the papers could almost bring it into existence. It gives us an idea of whether or not anyone would want to go and see it at the cinema." Thanks to WhovianNet for the news.

Finally, some website news. The Doctor Who Roleplay page is ready for applicants, get applying now to chat as your favourite characters. Also, a set of three exclusive E-Books will be coming to the site mid-March, details about those will be up soon. Finally, a mini version of Via The Void consisting of 10 pages will be available to read in early March.

Hopefully, I'm up to date now!

Children of Earth Trailer

The brand new trailer for the five part special 'Children of Earth' has surfaced online and can be seen below! The 60 second clips includes the Torchwood team Captain Jack, Gwen Cooper and Ianto Jones as they try to save the Earth once more. Remember to tell everyone what you think!

DWM Issue 405

The cover for issue 405 of Doctor Who Magazine has been revealed online and includes the 11th Doctor, Matt Smith. The issue includes an exclusive interview with the next incarnation, as well as Planet of the Dead news, 30 years of DWM, competitions to win merchandise,
Steven Moffat, comic strips and much more.

DWM is released tomorrow (Thursday 5th February) at £3.99 in all good newsagents.

The Ultimate Monster Guide

Another Doctor Who Reference book will be out soon, this time entitled 'The Ultimate Monster Guide.'

The book, released on October 8th, will feature in depth guides about the hundreds of monsters the Doctor has faced over the years. Concept art and computer generated images will be packed inside, as well as pictures and fact files.

The Ultimate Monster Guide has an RRP of £14.99 and it is expected to be released as a hardback with 352 pages.

New Website Advertisement

I never usually advertise like this but I'm determined to let my new website do (fairly) well. Over the past few days I've been busy working away at Cullen and Swan, a website dedicated to the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. It would be nice if any Twilight fans would visit it if they've got time and leave some feedback. The address is:

www.cullenandswan.blogspot.com

Obviously The-OncomingStorm will remain my Number One priority, but this site is just another little project. Enjoy! (And yes, I realise the layouts are similar, but I like it so please don't moan!)

Torchwood Trailer

The BBC has confirmed that an exclusive 60 second preview of the Torchwood 5-part special 'Children of Earth' will be shown this Thursday on the BBC website. It will be available from 6pm and will feature the Torchwood team trying to save the Earth. The clip is a taster of the special which will be shown over 5 days later this year.

NOTE: There may not be as many post updates as usual because I am taking a slight break from the site. Expect a post once every 2-3 days during the next week.