Catching Up!

[mtemplar_fic]

Late to the game on this one, but just in case you haven't seen them yet, here's the covers/synopses (courtesy of Outpost Gallifrey) for the latest round of DW BBC novels, due to be released in September:



The Taking of Chelsea 426 by David Llewellyn

The Chelsea Flower Show: Hardly the most exciting or dangerous event in the calendar, or so the Doctor thinks. But this is Chelsea 426, a city-sized future colony floating on the clouds of Saturn, and the flowers are much more than they seem.

As the Doctor investigates, he becomes more and more worried. Why is shopkeeper Mr Pemberton acting so strangely? And what is Professor Wilberforce’s terrible secret?

They are close to finding the answers when a familiar foe arrives, and the stakes suddenly get much higher. The Sontarans have plans of their own, and they’re not here to arrange flowers...

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The Krillitane Storm by Christopher Cooper

When the TARDIS materialises in medieval Worcester, the Doctor finds the city seemingly deserted. He soon discovers its population are living in a state of terror, afraid to leave their homes after dark, for fear of meeting their doom at the hands of the legendary Devil’s Huntsman.

For months, people have been disappearing, and the Sheriff has imposed a strict curfew across the city, his militia maintaining control over the superstitious populace with a firm hand, closing the city to outsiders. Is it fear of attack from beyond the city walls that drives him or the threat closer to home? Or does the Sheriff have something to hide?

After a terrifying encounter with a deadly Krillitane, the Doctor realises the city has good reason to be scared.

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Autonomy – Daniel Blythe

Hyperville is 2013's top hi-tech 24-hour entertainment complex – a sprawling palace of fun under one massive roof. You can shop, or experience the excitement of Doomcastle, Winterland, or Wild West World. But things are about to get a lot more exciting – and dangerous...

What unspeakable horror is lurking on Level Zero of Hyperville? And what will happen when the entire complex goes over to Central Computer Control?

For years, the Nestene Consciousness has been waiting and planning, recovering from its wounds. But now it’s ready, and it’s deadly plastic Autons are already in place around the complex. Now more than ever, visiting Hyperville will be an unforgettable experience...

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I'm guessing these will be our last novels with Ten - I hope not, but I think they will be. *sniffs*

Next up: lucyd3, here's your link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1110263/Wheres-Tardis-need-David-Tennant-gets-mobbed-hundreds-fans.html

Eeeeek! Poor DT! I'm assuming you've seen the pics of fans blocking Georgia Moffet's getaway car from (I think) Friday night? And tonight is the last night of Hamlet, and it's looking like there will be no DVD. Part of me is clinging to hope that this is because they're taking the show on the road, but no word yet. I can't even begin to imagine the insanity that will occur outside the theater today/tonight.



And this is from some insanely bored browsings yesterday in designated 'safe' areas while waiting for some tests to come back: http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20090109/sc_livescience/womencansmellamansintentions

Someone must write a fic about this. Just not me! XD



And finally, it looks like the sprained left wrist will be requiring surgery. *headdesk* Unfortunately, my mother will be undergoing a bilateral knee replacement in February, and I'm already going to be flying home for that to help out/provide moral support and whatnot. Maybe I'll be able to get it fixed in March, if it'll wait that long.

Comments

[principia-coh.livejournal.com]

*novels dutifully added to watch/basket at both Amazons* If what Russell semi-joked about during the podcast for TND is any indication, I wouldn't necessarily assume these are the last Ten books. I could easily see the BBC taking up the old 'Missing Adventures' mantle and continuing to publish Ten-era books so long as they're popular. If they can keep churning out Martha books well after that ship has sailed, I don't know why they'd abandon Ten so quickly.

*still irritated they wasted a Donna novel on crap that happened during the third series, can you tell?*

I can see why they mightn't want to open up a Ten II/Rose can of worms, but I'd love to see those become books or audios or both. Same thing with what Rose was going through leading up to Turn Left.

Speaking of which, and not that you're not busy with other stuff, but I have a fic challengesque post here about TL, and another post that could be construed as a fic challenge, especially for fellow Old Schoolers.

My take on the DVD thing being outed is that it's meant to be a signal for people to start writing to seriously beseech the Beeb (or whomever) to get their act together.

I'm not sure how a Stateside Hamlet run would fit in alongside the filming schedule for Who. If the filming dates for the Easter special are any indication, the other specials will also need to start filming about three months before airdate. Unless the next 2009 specials aren't airing until, say, Christmas, that leaves a rather petite window for a US Hamlet. Although it's possible they might film back-to-back or close to back-to-back for Easter and whatever the next special is (I'd assume the August bank holiday).

Given the length of time DT was out, I'm not surprised he's getting swamped now. This is basically all the relatively local people who would've come out on other nights being crammed into just a few dates.

I'm sure he'll take a kerfuffle at the door over being a virtual prisoner inside the theatre like he was in Stratford, though. I hope the new theatre comes with secret escape tunnels!

That sucks about your wrist! Aigh.

[mtemplar-fic.livejournal.com]

If what Russell semi-joked about during the podcast for TND is any indication, I wouldn't necessarily assume these are the last Ten books. I could easily see the BBC taking up the old 'Missing Adventures' mantle and continuing to publish Ten-era books so long as they're popular. If they can keep churning out Martha books well after that ship has sailed, I don't know why they'd abandon Ten so quickly.

Unfortunately, there's precedent. They switched over to Ten fairly quickly, and given what I know now about Moffatt, I think it's a fairly good bet that the switch will be made next January, or there won't be a release at that time.

Speaking of which, and not that you're not busy with other stuff, but I have a fic challengesque post here about TL, and another post that could be construed as a fic challenge, especially for fellow Old Schoolers.

Heh. Have the hot springs covered.

My take on the DVD thing being outed is that it's meant to be a signal for people to start writing to seriously beseech the Beeb (or whomever) to get their act together.

From what I've read, there's been TONS of letters, but the main opposition is seemingly coming from DT. Not sure why.

I'm not sure how a Stateside Hamlet run would fit in alongside the filming schedule for Who. If the filming dates for the Easter special are any indication, the other specials will also need to start filming about three months before airdate. Unless the next 2009 specials aren't airing until, say, Christmas, that leaves a rather petite window for a US Hamlet. Although it's possible they might film back-to-back or close to back-to-back for Easter and whatever the next special is (I'd assume the August bank holiday).

Has anyone said what the filming schedule will be? I was under the assumption that everything would be filmed together.

That sucks about your wrist! Aigh.

Yeah, it sucks, but it's not surprising. The right wrist has been surgerized x2 already. It's just bad timing. Plus, it's difficult to type one-handed. *grimaces*

[principia-coh.livejournal.com]

Heh. Have the hot springs covered.

Hee!

From what I've read, there's been TONS of letters, but the main opposition is seemingly coming from DT. Not sure why.

I had heard it was an issue on the end of the potential broadcaster, but who knows? If Sir Ian McKellen was willing to do Lear, I don't know why DT wouldn't be willing to do a filmed Hamlet or LLL.

Has anyone said what the filming schedule will be? I was under the assumption that everything would be filmed together.

The Easter special starts filming 19 January. I've seen/heard nothing to indicate anything other than the Easter special is being filmed at that time, although I certainly don't work for the Beeb.

Plus, it's difficult to type one-handed.

That's supposed to be Jack's line! ;)

[larissa-j.livejournal.com]

My take on the DVD thing being outed is that it's meant to be a signal for people to start writing to seriously beseech the Beeb (or whomever) to get their act together.

What DVD thing being outed? I've been sick for the last 3 days and am clueless.

[garpu.livejournal.com]

Owie. you sprained your wrist? :(

[mtemplar-fic.livejournal.com]

Yep, back in November. It's been getting worse, unfortunately.

http://mtemplar-fic.livejournal.com/49250.html

[platypus]

I was wondering! That mention went by awfully fast. "La, hurt my wrist a little, MOVING RIGHT ALONG..." and then a couple of months later you're talking surgery. Ack! And waiting till March??

[melnay13.livejournal.com]

Hope your wrist feels better:(

[mtemplar-fic.livejournal.com]

Thanks. It will eventually.

[lucyd3.livejournal.com]

Well, as I said elsewhere, everyone was very nice to each other and I think polite to David too on Wednesday. Yes we were packed in, but there was no pushing or shoving, when he came out we were calling out that he was great or fantastic. And when he said that was enough and went to the car, we called out to say thanks. Yes we are desperate to see him, but I think we were pretty good that night - I'm sorry people got ott on other nights, though tbh I didn't see anything that terrible in that article!

[mtemplar-fic.livejournal.com]

I'm glad it was ok on the night you went. I gather from the coverage/reviews in regards to last night and Thurs night, that not everyone was as well-behaved. *is very envious*

[editrx.livejournal.com]

As I recall, there is a quote from Tennant (at the stage door in Stratford) saying he didn't see the point to a DVD as that would invalidate the "theater experience."

So ... that may be where some of the finger-pointing is coming from.

[mtemplar-fic.livejournal.com]

Possibly, yes.

How are you doing? *hugs*

[editrx.livejournal.com]

Was going to do an update last night, but ended up reading and falling asleep.

X-ray was negative for pneumonia, so that's cleared up. But ... asthmatic bronchitis still in full force, so he switched my antibiotic to yet another wide-spectrum and put me on a heavier dose of Prednesone (god, and I said I'd never take that stuff again -- urg, bet I get moon-face). I feel enough better today after two days of it (I think I started at 60 mg and am at 40 today) that I actually got up by 2pm (which ain't bad given I hadn't fallen asleep till 6am) and have been playing Warcraft this evening. :)

I guess I'm getting better since I feel like killing things, eh? Hah!

So sorry to hear about your wrist! What sort of operation are they looking at?

[principia-coh.livejournal.com]

As I recall, there is a quote from Tennant (at the stage door in Stratford) saying he didn't see the point to a DVD as that would invalidate the "theater experience."

I can see that being a very valid argument while the play was still running, which is when people originally started clamoring for a DVD to be rushed to market. And it is certainly not the same as seeing it live, but as a fundraising tool for the RSC alone it would be worth its weight in gold.

[editrx.livejournal.com]

Well, that's certainly my feeling, but some actors really don't like to see a filmed production done of something that was done by them live. Staging for a filmed version is very different than the live experience, and switching to it would require a whole different mindset. Plus, the audience doesn't get the energy feedback you get when it's live, so ... I can sort of see his point.

Yet, I hope it's not his objection that's holding weight. I'd rather blame Auntie Beeb. :)

[editrx.livejournal.com]

Okay, here's where I admit that I haven't been reading the 10 books at all. (And given the industry I'm in, that's embarrassing.)

If I am to start picking some up (and I've heard a number of them are actually rather decent), can you recommend a bunch to get? Amazon gift certificate, ho!

[principia-coh.livejournal.com]

The shippiest 10 novel is The Stone Rose.

The most Lovecraftian 10 novel is Nightmare on Black Island.

The one that features the most of life back in Rose-era London is Feast of the Drowned, and it also has the most Mickey.

The best of the Donna-era novels thus far is Shining Darkness. There are two which are out in the UK but not available domestically yet - The Eyeless and Beautiful Chaos.

The Resurrection Casket is quite good all around.

I have not read any of the Martha-era novels save The Last Dodo. It was cute, if rather generic on Martha's end because it was written well before anyone had seen what FA was going to be like.

I highly recommend the new audio adventures, which thus far are The Forever Trap and Pest Control.

If you like audiobooks, any of the recordings that have been done by David Tennant have been lovely. Those include The Stone Rose, The Resurrection Casket, and The Feast of the Drowned.

[editrx.livejournal.com]

::making a list::

I think I may have some of the audio books (shhh). I need time to listen to them, alas, but I do want to pick up some of the trades. I wonder if I can get one of my UK friends to pick up some of the Donna books there for me, too.

[mtemplar-fic.livejournal.com]

Yes, you should use that gift cerfificate! *grins*

And... *points down* I'm in agreement on The Last Dodo. What a waste of potential!

[principia-coh.livejournal.com]

And... *points down* I'm in agreement on The Last Dodo. What a waste of potential!

The Donna novels have had her down pretty well, since the writers already had some idea of what she should be like from TRB. Martha was a complete blank slate when they started, and what's worse, the initial descriptions of what she was going to be like ended up being way off - can you say massive rewrites?

[tenmartha4ever.livejournal.com]

You have no need to worry about the September novels being the last for Ten. They won't be. He will have the December ones and most likely the April 2010 ones as well (they pushed back the Donna novels until September 08 so they could get the character right, maybe they will do the same for 11? Matt Smith doesn't make his debut until Spring, and DT's last episodes are not due to air until December 2009/January New Year 2010.

Yes, I'd heard about the fans blocking Georgia Moffett's car on Friday while DT was trying to get to it. Haven't seen any pictures of that though... Apparently she was at the last performance last night with Catherine Tate... had no word on the stage door yet but I bet it was hectic.

Hmm... not too sure about Hamlet being taken on the road elsewhere though... mainly because some of the cast has been hooked up for the RSC 2009 - 2011 season unless they do it with brand new cast but keep DT, but then it wouldn't be the same.

This is probably a stupid question... but have you hurt your wrist then? I hope you don't require surgery for it. :( I hope its okay for you.

[mtemplar-fic.livejournal.com]

Ah, but this is DW with Moffatt - completely different animal. I hope you're right, but will wait to hear.

And aw... much love for Catherine Tate!

Yep, wrist is jacked, and will most likely require surgery. *grumbles*

[starmalachite.livejournal.com]

Ouch. Having wrist issues myself, I deeply sympathize. Good luck with the eventual surgery.

[mtemplar-fic.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Wrist issues suck, don't they?