Overnight the official BBC channel released a new teaser for series 10 of Doctor Who.
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DWCA Book Club #6 – Engines of War
The sixth book the DWCA Book Club are reading is the War Doctor’s Novel – Engines of War by George Mann.
The Great Time War has raged for centuries, ravaging the universe. Scores of human colony planets are now overrun by Dalek occupation forces. A weary, angry Doctor leads a flotilla of Battle TARDISes against the Dalek stronghold but in the midst of the carnage, the Doctor’s TARDIS crashes to a planet below: Moldox.
As the Doctor is trapped in an apocalyptic landscape, Dalek patrols roam amongst the wreckage, rounding up the remaining civilians. But why haven’t the Daleks simply killed the humans?
Searching for answers the Doctor meets ‘Cinder’, a young Dalek hunter. Their struggles to discover the Dalek plan take them from the ruins of Moldox to the halls of Gallifrey, and set in motion a chain of events that will change everything. And everyone.
The book can will be discussed at Level 2, City of Sydney RSL, 565 George Street, Sydney (just a short distance from Town Hall Train Station), on the 7th of April but if you can’t make it, we will also be discussing the book online as well.
Series 10 UK Release date and confirmation of an old foe
With the sad departure news of Peter Capaldi leaving the role of the Doctor, it may have over shaddowed the good news that we have a UK release date for series 10. No official word from the ABC as to when it will air in Australia, but we are hoping it won’t be too far behind!
Series 10 is due to start in the UK on the 15th of April
In addition, the BBC has released a YouTube video with Mark Gatiss confirming the return of an old foe for this season. Click on the YouTube video to know more!
Capaldi to leave Doctor Who in 2017
Overnight, Peter Capaldi has announced that he is leaving Doctor Who at the end of the 2017 Christmas special.
Appearing on Jo Whiley’s show on Radio 2, Capaldi said:
“From our brilliant crew and creative team working for the best broadcaster on the planet, to the viewers and fans whose endless creativity, generosity and inclusiveness points to a brighter future ahead. I can’t thank everyone enough. It’s been cosmic.”
Steven Moffat has also released a statement saying:
For years before I ever imagined being involved in Doctor Who, or had ever met the man, I wanted to work with Peter Capaldi. I could not have imagined that one day we’d be standing on the TARDIS together. Like Peter, I’m facing up to leaving the best job I’ll ever have, but knowing I do so in the company of the best, and kindest and cleverest of men, makes the saddest of endings a little sweeter. But hey, it’s a long way from over. Peters’ amazing, fiery, turbulent Doctor is still fighting the good fight, and his greatest adventures are yet to come. Monsters of the universe, be on your guard – Capaldi’s not done with you yet!
Peter’s final season of 12 episodes and the Christmas special begins on Easter Saturday (April 15th).
There’s no announcement yet on when the next Doctor will be announced, or which actor will be taking on the role as the thirteenth Doctor.
RIP Sir John Hurt 1940-2017
It is with deep regret that we report on the passing of Sir John Hurt.
Hurt was best known within Doctor Who circles playing the War Doctor in the 50th Anniversary special – The Day of the Doctor. He returned to the role in the Big Finish audio adventures in 2015.
He also has a number of iconic roles within pop culture, such as Kane in Alien, the voice’s of Hazel in Watership Down and, the horned king in The Black Cauldron and Mr. Ollivander in the Harry Potter Film Series.
Hurt, was 77. He is survived by wife of 12 years Anwen Rees-Myers.
Data Extract 233 released
The last Data Extract of 2016, #233 is on it’s way to members.
This issue is jam packed with all the latest news, discussions on Doctor Who spin offs, displays at the Powerhouse Museum, a little perspective, and much much more.
If you’re after a subscription to the magazine and all the benefits that come with being a DWCA member, why not join the club! For more information on this, please visit:
http://dwca.org.au/membership/
DWCA Book Club #5 – Weapons of Past Destruction
The fifth book that the DWCA book club are reading is the graphic novel: Weapons of Past Destruction, by Cavan Scott.
Travelling with Rose Tyler, the Doctor discovers a cache of weapons left behind after the Time War that destroyed his people. To his horror he finds they are being bought and sold on the black market! Worse, a new and mysterious force are policing time, making use of the power vacuum left by the Time Lords’ disappearance to shape history to their own ends!
The book can will be discussed at Newtown Tavern on the 3rd of February 2017, but if you can’t make it, we will also be discussing the book online as well.
If you would like to purchase the book, drop us a note here and we can get back to you ASAP with pricing and availability.
The Nethersphere Volume 2, Issue 4 is out
The DWCA’s quarterly online publication – The Nethersphere has just been released.
All DWCA members should check their inbox for a link for ways to view the issue. The issue is jam packed with features such as:
Chris Wahl discussing his Supremacy of the Cyberman cover
Michelle Gomez in Brisbane
A world record attempt of people dressed as Doctor Who characters
and much, much more.
If you would like to read The Nethersphere, and are not a member, why not join up here
If you are a member and didn’t receive the link, please contact us here
The Return of Doctor Mysterio to get a cinema release
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) and Sharmill Films will present a Boxing Day screening of this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special, The Return of Doctor Mysterio, which sees the Doctor teaming up with a comic-book superhero in New York.
The cinema event will include the full 60-minute special plus two exclusive bonus features, A New Kind of Superhero, giving a special inside look at Doctor Who’s concept of a modern superhero, and a special Christmas Doctor Who Extra, showing the making of this year’s special, with appearances by stars Peter Capaldi and Matt Lucas, and showrunner and executive producer Steven Moffatt.
Fans throughout Australia will be able to enjoy the event in these select cinemas
A Christmas double treat
On the 21st of November, the ABC have confirmed that the Christmas Special will be aired on the ABC and also ABC ME at 7:30pm on Boxing Day. This is keeping with last years release as well.
As per last years release, the episode will also be available on ABC iview on Boxing day morning, immediately after the UK broadcast.
In addition the recently animated: The Power of the Daleks, will also be available to watch on iview. It hasn’t been confirmed at this point if it will be the black and white version or the colour version.
