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Lucifer_666 · Site Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 12791

Apparently ....The arrival of a new cast and crew isn't the only change to one of the BBC's biggest franchises, the entire show is getting all sorts of updates which actually seem to be taking a slightly retro-theme. Along with a new TARDIS exterior (more like the Police Box of the classic series), interior (rumoured to be a marble, silver & gold finish and consist of multiple rooms), today comes the new look logo design.

The new version (on the official site) ditches the spinning red & yellow elliptical shape of recent years for a more classic blue/purple color scheme and TARDIS-inspired abbreviation. Video of the new logo in motion is out below:

The New DOCTOR WHO Logo!!

Meanwhile filming in Wales is continuing apace and some fresh photos have emerged. Due to the nature of the production, episodes are shot out of order and it looks like they're only now getting around to shooting the first episode of Matt Smith's run as the freshly regenerated eleventh incarnation of The Doctor. Shots below show Smith in a tattered, torn version of the outfit worn regularly by the previous Doctor (David Tennant). They also show off new Scottish companion Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) in a rather smashing policewoman's get-up - is this a disguise or more likely her regular job before she goes off adventuring in time and space?

Former 'Who' star Paul McGann, who played the Eighth Doctor in the 1996 TV movie, talked with The Telegraph this week and said that he doubts he'll ever return to the role as no-one from the BBC or the series has been in contact with him in anyway about doing as such.

Finally there's still no official times and dates announced as yet for the remaining three Fall/Holiday 2009 specials starring David Tennant in his last adventures (though mid-November, Xmas & New Years Day are still the best guesses). Tennant however will appear in character and play a significant role in a two-part episode of the spin-off series "The Sarah Jane Adventures" on October 29th & 30th.

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Catnapper · Site Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 8906

I think the new logo looks sleek and very cool.....I like how they've made the DW appear as a tardis

Another story from filming......Matt Smith got an electric shock from his sonic screwdriver that turned his fingers black

but he was treated at the scene and he's ok....phew!!

Emperor Morphetine · Screen Legend Joined: 29 Jan 2008 Posts: 3576

The new companion looks alright, too...

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Lucifer_666 · Site Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 12791

I concur Morphy

how in the name of god did Smith get an electric shock from his sonic screwdriver????

is that not just a battery operated light?? it makes you question where was he poking it??

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Emperor Morphetine · Screen Legend Joined: 29 Jan 2008 Posts: 3576

Maybe he just couldn't help his curiosity and tried some experiments.

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Catnapper · Site Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 8906

It was a rainy day and he was standing next to a cameraman who had an umbrella. The sonic screwdriver started sparking and that's when he got a shock......Matt Smith that is, not the cameraman

Emperor Morphetine · Screen Legend Joined: 29 Jan 2008 Posts: 3576

Sounds hair raising..I hope he regenerated without problema!

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Lucifer_666 · Site Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 12791

i'm glad you specified that Smith got the shock and not the bent over cameraman

.....he would then regenerates into John Barrowman

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Emperor Morphetine · Screen Legend Joined: 29 Jan 2008 Posts: 3576

Gah, damn Barrowman, why did they make him the one character who could easily be killed off?

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Lucifer_666 · Site Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 12791

because they like torturing us bud

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