Filming Continues

The Doctor Who team are still filming in the graveyard and some lovely photos including some very nice ones of the Doctor and Amy can be seen here.

Huge thanks to Scooty for taking and sharing them.

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TARDIS Interior, New Monster - Exciting Filming

Yesterday, filming took place at a graveyard and a new alien was on the scene:

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So what is it? A new monster or something we`ve seen before?

Some people think it could be a Sea Devil or Silurian. I think a Sea Devil is possible. After all, there were rumours of Sea Devils in episode one. Although, is it me or does it look a little like...

The Veil!

But more exciting is the TARDIS!

This is what Scooty (Who took the photos) said:

...here is the TARDIS interior as we saw it on location. We all couldn't believe it when we saw it there, at the front gates of the Churchyard, in plain site of the dozens of people watching - the crew didn't seem to bat an eyelid that we could see it...

What is he talking about?

This!

How exciting!

Is it the new TARDIS interior or is it just a trick to mislead us?

Time will tell!

Thanks Scooty

Sorry everyone. I wanted to post this much earlier in the hope that we would be one of the first blogs to post about it (After all, most people who visit here go somewhere else to see the news first which is a bit disappointing) but my laptop crashed and it took a good few hours to get it going again. So sorry.

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A farewell to the Screwdriver and TARDIS that we know

For those of you who were worried by all the change for the Matt Smith era, here's some pictures to cheer you up!

The two on the left show the Ninth and Tenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver literally blowing up in the hand of the Eleventh, and burning his hand. Hence the reason for a new Sonic. Whilst in the past, the item has just miraculously changed it's appearance, it now looks like the 'Who team really care about continuity which is great news.

He obviously then makes a new Sonic, therefore that being the one that we saw in the first few filming pictures.

You can view a video of it happening below.

And for those of you in uproar about the new TARDIS exterior

design changing, to left is a picture of the previous two Doctor's TARDIS (CE & DT). Though the windows are black which makes it look burnt or that there are no lights on inside.

Dalek Thay, a subscriber said, "I am expecting a nice scene, well, two, one where it regenarates and one where it makes itself look like it used to, both in and out." which looks very plausible.

But what are your views?

Chandra.

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Return of the Weeping Angels?

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On the Leadworth Noticeboard (The town that the DW team have made Llandaff Green, Cardiff into for S5/1 filming) is the picture to the left, could it be the return of the Weeping Angels, last seen in Blink? Or just a red herring?

Chandra.

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The Doctor and Amy Pond - Getting steamy?

After seeing this picture, a lot of fans have been speculating about the relationship between Amy Pond and The Doctor. The photo looks as if there is some romantic tension between the two, maybe even as if they're about to kiss! Although a few fans think that this is just a shot of them talking.

Do you want another romance between the Doctor and his companions, or has this been over used in your opinion?

Chandra.

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Filming Update - Exploding Phonebox

What's going on here, eh?

Chandra.

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Doctor Who Filming

Lots of exciting filming has been going on today. Most interesting is Matt Smith and Karen Gillan`s outfits.

Firstly, Matt Smith:
He was seen wearing the Tenth Doctor`s outfit (Trousers, shirt and tie - no suit) like we sort of saw in filming last week which confirms the rumour that this is episode one they are currently filming..
The outfit is heavily damaged and it appears he has been in some sort of explosion (The TARDIS?).



As for Karen Gillan, she was dressed as a policewoman.



However, it has been mentioned that police officers don`t tend to wear such short skirts and so it has been suggested that she may be a stripper rather than an officer.

Very exciting pictures!

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More filming news!

Llandaff Green, Cardiff under went some major set dressing last night. It appears to be turned into May 1995. Rumour has it this is when the Doctor first meets Amy Pond, so either she is from our past, or the Doctor first meets her as a child?

They are still claiming filming starts on Monday, but have all this ready on Friday night? I find it hard to believe it's staying all weekend, untouched!

Some pictures are below:

A new sign, to replace the one that says Llandaff Village Green.

The newly-dug pond. But not the pond we want to see.

The Village Bikes

A phone box has appeared on the green. But not the one we want to see.

Thanks to Alun_Vega for those.

Chandra.

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Series One/Five Episode 1 filming started?

Filming has been taking place at Llandaff Green over the last few days, and Alun_Vega has found us some big news! Below is a picture of Matt Smith (The Doctor) getting into a car.

But on closer inspection:

He is wearing David Tennant's brown, pinstripe trousers! So this leads us to believe that this is filming for Episode 1! We'll keep you posted about any more news!

Here are some more location pictures:

The Woman in the middle, of this photo is Annette Crosbie, best know for playing Margret Meldrew in 'One foot in the Grave' who is apparently guest-starring.

Chandra.

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Series Five Filming!

Filming was at Neath Abbey today

You can see photos and read about it here.
Nothing exciting though.

There is also a newspaper report here:

DOCTOR Who’s cast and crew yesterday descended on ancient South Wales ruins.

The Time Lord’s flame-haired assistant, Karen Gillan, was spotted at Neath Abbey on Wednesday, flanked by two colleagues and wearing little more than a towelling dressing gown.

It appeared as though the crumbling site, which dates back to 1129 AD, had been transformed into a complete structure for the sci-fi show.

An onlooker told the Western Mail that giant windows were created out of grey “screens” and that extras – children wearing black robes or dirty clothes – were positioned inside.

Only Scottish actress Gillan, 21, who will play Amy Pond in the coming series of the drama, could be seen at the makeshift set. The Doctor, played by Matt Smith, was concealed by a security guard and large umbrella, the fan said.

Cast from the hit BBC Wales programme are expected to return to the former friary later today.

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Hear The Eleventh Doctor speak and confirm Daleks!

Hear Matt Smith speak as The Doctor Here! Alun.Vega audio recorded this at the scene in Jacobs Antiques Center, Cardiff, August 28 2009.

Alun- I wasn't bugging them! I was simply standing in the stairwell above where they were recording. There is a open (caged) lift shaft - seen in Love & Monsters - and the sound carried upwards when the actors shouted, as Matt did here.

Hear it here.

The Doctor (Matt Smith) says: "I send you back into the void. I saved the whole of reality from you. I am the Doctor, and you are the DALEKS!"

Lots of thanks to Alun.Vega

Chandra.

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Today's Series One/Five Filming Update

At today's filming, the trailers are reportedly labeled, The Doctor, Amy, Enemy No 2, Voice of Enemy, andChurchill! They used the word Enemy before to refer to Daleks, who it probably is again afterwhat was seen yesterday! From this we can also that there is an Enemy number 1 at least, so multiple Daleks? And the voice of the Daleks is Nicholas Briggs as always. And Churchill! As this is obviously a WWII story that is very likley but could it just be a code name for somebody else? We shall see!

Bye!

Chandra.

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Yesterday's Series One/Five Filming Round Up

Here's a round up of yesterday's filming on top of the Glamorgan Building at Cardiff University. So far, we have seen Matt Smith and Karen Gillian, four World War II soldierswith a general in a blue uniform, and the Dalek. We can almost confirm it is a Dalek after these two photos-

The first picture is the key to the Dalek rumour. The man on the right is Barnaby Edwards. The main Dalek operator. The second one is of a the supposed Dalek next to a which shows that it is the same height as a Dalek. If this is not proof, then I don't know what is.

Chandra.

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The Daleks are back!

This picture almost confirms it. THE DALEKS are back in Matt Smith's new series!

Here is a photograph of a Dalek from todays filming on top of the Glamorgan Building at Cardiff University. You can't see much, but people did see it moving and get a better glimpse! And it has been confirmed its the same style Dalek head as the RTD era Daleks!

Thanks to Dalek Supreme and Combom for that.

Though remember, this could be a red Herring from the 'Who crew...

More filming pictures soon!

Chandra.

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The Writers Tale: Revised

Doctor Who: The Writers Tale was first published in autumn 2008, it is now being revised and updated for a paperback version!

When The Writer's Tale was published in autumn 2008, it was immediately embraced as a classic. For this extensively revised and updated paperback edition, Russell T Davies and Benjamin Cook continue their candid and in-depth correspondence to take in work on the last of Russell's 2009 specials - and the end of David Tennant's era as The Doctor - while also looking back to the achievements of the first three seasons. With over 300 pages of all-new material, including new photos and original artwork, The Writer's Tale is a fitting tribute to Russell T Davies' phenomenal achievement in bringing Doctor Who back for a new generation of fans.

You can read more about it and pre-order it here

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And on a side note, filming of Doctor Who is currently taking place at Clearwell Caves where they have previously filmed The Christmas Invasion and The Satan Pit.
This is from their website:
Please be aware that from Tuesday 28th July until next week, the BBC are filming here for the new Dr Who series. Visitors are welcome, but areas through the Caves will be altered with scenery for the filming. We apologise to visitors for any disruption during this period and we will be completely back to normal by Monday10th August.

Typical. First they film at the Forest of Dean which is 40 minutes from where I live and now here which is 50 minutes from where I live but I have no way of getting there :(
It's a nice place though. I used to go there every Christmas Eve.

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Filming Update!

Yesterday, they went back to the beach for filming and we`ve got some great pictures (Click to enlarge):





River Song in handcuffs there!

But the most interesting picture is this:


Take a look at that sign on the floor.
Can`t see it?

Take a look at this enhanced image (Thanks to Life, Doctor Who & Combom):


"Byzantium"`

Now, back in Silence in the Library, River Song said to The Doctor:
OK, shall we do diaries, then? Where are we this time? Uh, going by your face, I'd say its early days for you. Yes? So, um... (she flips pages in the book) Crash of the Byzantium, have we done that yet?

So this is obviously the Crash of the Byzantium!

How exciting!
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I`d just like to thank my laptop for freezing and making that post take half an hour to type -_-

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Steven Moffat at yesterdays filming

Someone else was at yesterdays filming who we didn`t know about.




Yes, Steven Moffat himself was there to see his era begin.

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Also, I`ve found a theory on the internet about the filming yesterday.
What if the Sea Devils are back?
They`re filming on a beach after all.
Some believe that this is true and that the metal junk is a crashed spaceship.
What do you think?
Leave a comment!

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Series Five in the news

An interview with Lizo about the filming of Series Five was shown last night.

You can view it here:


And the filming was briefly mentioned on Newsround:

newsround-20-07-09-DW.avi
Uploaded by combomblog. - Full seasons and entire episodes online.

(With thanks to Life, Doctor Who & Combom)

Also, here's another from yesterday.
Looks like Matt was posing for a publicity picture.

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Yet another change...

The Sonic Screwdriver can now be added to the list of changes in Series Five



What else can that be other than the Sonic Screwdriver? If you have a suggestion please leave a comment.

Surely if they were going to change it they should change it to River Song's sonic.

This just doesn't feel like the same show anymore.

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Three more pictures and today's filming

First of all, we have three more pictures from yesterday.






Also, I have found out that today's filming will take place in the Forest of Dean but we're not sure where abouts in the Forest of Dean. This will make it harder for set reporters to find the filming but if they do and pictures are taken, we'll have them.
You don't need to look further than this blog.
More news as and when we get it.

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Typical. The Forest of Dean is only 40 minutes by car from where I live but my Dad is at work and my Mum doesn't drive.
Could of actually seen Doctor Who being filmed otherwise (and asked about that TARDIS).

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