WHO COMES TO COMIC-CON!

If you were lucky enough to be in Cardiff over the weekend, chances are you may have noticed a slight increase in excitement coming from the Motorpoint Arena. Thanks to some dedicated fans, a few kind celebrities and the occasional Dalek, what you stumbled upon was none other than Cardiff Comic-Con 2013.

With a crowd of fans stretching all the way around the building as their favourite hero/villain/Doctor, enthusiasm was at a high from the very beginning. Within seconds, any passer-by would see Spiderman, Doctor Who and Darth Vader  in casual chatter and ready to enjoy the day - a day that was undeniably a success.

Yet even with its ridiculously diverse fanbase, Who still managed to have its own place in the hall, with celebrities and fans alike sharing their passion for the show in their own special way.

Attending stars from Who included Colin Baker, Frazer Hines, Kai Owen, Anthony Head, John Leeson, Mat Irvine and Laurie Goode, all of which were heavily involved in talking to the fans on a one-to-one basis.

Who was also the subject of many cosplayers, dressing as their favourite characters including the uncanny Matt Smith incarnation (found below) and a surprisingly original TARDIS-inspired gown.

The showdown we all want to see.

Candy Jar Books' own Terry Cooper also made his own appearance as everyone's favourite pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow. Having spent Sunday entirely in-character for 10 hours straight, he's certainly a performer worth admiring! Check out his official Facebook page here.

In hindsight, the two-day event was a wonderful way for fans to meet their heroes, as well as to celebrate an ever-growing source of imagination. After all, where else would we see Cybermen dancing with the Doctor if not our television screens?

DALEKS INVADE MAIZE MAZE IN YORK!

Source: cnet.com.au

To celebrate 50 years of Doctor Who, York Maze has constructed an image of the world's biggest Dalek 300m (1000ft) long, and features the faces of first Doctor William Hartnell and current Doctor Matt Smith.

The Maize Maze is set in 18 acres and cut out of over 1 million living maze plants. Sixth Doctor Colin Baker attended the opening, and had to battle it out with a couple of pesky Daleks in the process! (see video below)

York Maze is open to the public from 13 July - 2 September 2013.

www.yorkmaze.co.uk

JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE TARDIS (PREVIEW CLIPS)

Here's two new clips from this Saturday's episode of Doctor Who. Enjoy...

MATT AND JENNA FILMING IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE!



Source: London Evening Standard

The TARDIS lands in Trafalgar Square! Well not so much lands as dangles. But the dangling doesn’t stop there as beneath it clings Matt Smith who, along with Jenna-Louise Coleman, were there to film scenes for the 50th anniversary episode.


As a large crowd watched from under umbrellas the time ship was hoisted into the air and suspended from a huge crane over the Square. Apart from Matt being in danger of getting squished by the eponymous blue box just think of what the pigeons are going to do to the paintwork!

THE DOCTOR AT COMIC RELIEF

Comic Relief has so far raised an incredible £75, 107, 851. This is the most the charity has raised in its 25 year history and, amidst all the usual sketches and specials was the Doctor.

The Time Lord first popped up in a mash-up of One Born Every Minute, Call the Midwife and Doctor Who, where he arrives to warn an in-labour mother of a prophecy regarding her unborn twins, John and Edward.

Smith later appeared on stage with Claudia Winkleman and Dermot O'Leary as the Doctor. Serving as a 'teaser' for the 50th Anniversary in 3D, Smith found himself having to avoid the advances of Winkleman before leaving.

David Tennant also made a surprise entrance as John Bishop, blindfolded, awaited a kiss from co-host Davina McCall, only to receive one from the Tenth Doctor instead (who did not hold back).

Check out the stills and Smith's on-stage appearance below:

The Doctor in the mash-up special

Matt Smith / The Doctor with Claudia Winkleman

David Tennant sneaks up on John Bishop... Oh Yes!

  
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The Doctor on-stage below:

HUGE CELEBRATION PLANNED FOR THE DOCTOR'S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND

BBC Worldwide has revealed plans for a three day event at London's ExCeL to celebrate the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary.

Taking place over the 50th anniversary weekend, from Friday 22nd November to Sunday 24th November, 15,000 Doctor Who fans from around the world will be treated to the ultimate time travelling experience.

BBC Worldwide's Chief Brand Officer, Amanda Hill said: "Generations of fans young and old gave been captivated by the Doctor and we've seen Doctor Who go from strength to strength, enjoying something of a global march over the past few years attracting new followers from Turkey to Brazil to South Korea. This year long celebration is an opportunity for fans around the world to come together and celebrate the glorious past, present and future of Doctor Who."

Details on guests, itinerary, booking information and ticket prices have not yet been revealed so watch this space for the details as they arrive...

Check out the trailer for the new episodes of Doctor Who, coming March 30th:

BRAND NEW IMAGES

New images have been released from the new run of Doctor Who episodes which begin on March 30th.

The return of the Doctor is edging ever closer and this latest bundle of images is exactly what we needed as we wait just that little bit longer. Check out the images below:

Clara is properly introduced, but what is her secret?

Clara and the Doctor

David Tennant just turned up on set

The Doctor and Clara... and a laptop

A monster from episode 2, 'The Rings of Akhaten'

Looking worried in episode 3 featuring the return of the Ice Warriors

Fighting the Ice Warriors aboard a submarine

A scene from episode 4 which guest stars (look below)

Dougray Scott as Alec Palmer

and Jessica Raine as Emma Grayling

The return of the Fez!

It's good to be back

All images Copyright - BBC

New TARDIS. New costume. New companion. Roll on March 30th.

FIRST FULL LOOK AT THE NEW ICE WARRIORS

Only yesterday did the type40 team bring you the first images of the brand new and revamped Ice Warriors.

Well, the BBC have now released the first full image for the returning monsters and they look fantastic.

Check out the image below:

Image - BBC

Stockier, more menacing and with less fur, these new Ice Warriors will face the Doctor once more in episode three of the new run of episodes.

Although the Moff had previously stated that he didn't like the Ice Warriors, he has since changed his tune and claimed that the episode, written by Mark Gatiss, is "an absolute cracker".

With so much to come this year, we have to say that this looks sure to be a nostalgic highlight.

Doctor Who returns to our screens on March 30th on BBC One. Check out the trailer for the second half of series 7 below:

NEW TARDIS REVEALED

The first image of the brand new TARDIS has (finally) been revealed.

The image features the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) standing invitingly in his newly redesigned ship which harks back to the days of William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton and Jon Pertwee.
Check out the image below:

Copyright - BBC / Adrian Rogers

This comes just a week before Doctor Who's Christmas Special, 'The Snowmen', hits our screens and if we weren't excited before, we most definitely are now. New TARDIS, new costume, new theme tune.

The Doctor is in.