User:Imamadmad/Sandbox 50th celebrations

This is going to be the basis of a blog post which I will be putting up on w:c:drwho.answers to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who. I'm creating this here so that it can be a surprise reveal when I copy/paste everything onto DWA.



Doctor Who, the world's longest running sci-fi show, turns 50 years old on 23rd November 2013. A lot has changed since "An Unearthly Child" first aired back in 1963, but there are still the main elements that live on, those of the mad man in a blue box, off to travel through time and space, exploring the universe with his friends, saving planets and civilisations, and, of course, defeating those troublesome Daleks, along with many other threats.

About the special
As you may or may not know, there will be an episode broadcast to celebrate this event. I will not write the name for spoiler's sake, but if you want to know, hover your mouse here. This special celebratory episode will be airing on TV and in some cinemas for the first time on the 23rd November, and will be simulcast in 75 countries around the world. (embed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loGm3vT8EAQ)


 * Where is the episode going to be simulcast?
 * Of course, UK on BBC1.


 * Europe - Germany (Fox), Finland (YLE), Poland (BBC Entertainment), Russia (Karousel and NKS)


 * North America - USA (BBC America), Canada (Space)


 * Latin America (on BBC Entertainment and BBC HD) - Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela


 * Africa (on BBC Entertainment) - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania & Zanzibar, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.


 * Australia (ABC)


 * Asia (on BBC Entertainment) - Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand


 * (From http://news.drwho-online.co.uk/50th-Anniversary-Special-To-Simulcast-In-75-Countries!.aspx)

Sorry about that, but this is a Q and A site!

But what about Cinemas?


 * In what cinemas will the special be broadcast in?
 * In the UK: Can't find specifics at the moment, but check your local cinema websites.


 * In Australia and New Zealand: Events, Hoyts, Dendy, Rialto, Village and Independent cinemas (although on the 24th November because of time zones).


 * No more specific countries have been announced, but will update if they do.


 * (From http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/50th-cinema-screenings-in-australia-new-zealand-53993.htm)


 * Who will be in it? (Spoiler alert)
 * The episode will star the current Doctor played by Matt Smith and his companion Clara played by Jenna-Louise Coleman. It will also show the return of the previous incarnation of the Doctor played by David Tennant along with his co-star Billy Piper.  John Hurt will also be part of it, playing an unknown Doctor.


 * (Source: just look at the names on this official poster on the BBC website!)


 * What else is being released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who?
 * There is also going to be a docco-drama called "An Adventure in Space and Time" about the origins of Doctor Who. It was written by Mark Gatiss, and William Hartnell, the show's first Doctor, will be played by David Bradley (Solomon from "Dinosaurs on a Spaceship", or Filch from the Harry Potter movies).


 * Also: "Doctor Who: Monsters and Villains Weekend" will be airing on BBC3 which discusses the show's best villains, and a documentary from The Culture Show entitled "Me, You and Doctor Who", which explores the cultural significance of Doctor Who and attempts to answer some of the questions the show raises about the universe such as "Can you really travel in time?". It will be presented by Brian Cox (a particle physicist and guest star in "The Power of Three", playing as himself).


 * On CBBC, there will be a 12 Again Doctor Who special featuring familiar faces such as Sylvester McCoy (7th Doctor), Dan Starkey (Strax), Neve McIntosh (Madame Vastra), Louise Jameson (Leela), and Tommy Knight (Luke Smith), where the actors talk about their experiences with Doctor Who as kids. Also, Blue Peter will be airing two live specials featuring many monsters from throughout the history of Doctor Who.


 * For you radio fans, there will also be special programmes on BBC Radio 1, 2, and 4. 


 * For more information, check out http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/articles/Doctor-Who-50th-Celebrations-Update


 * What is the plot of the episode?
 * You will just have to wait to find out!

Since these questions are answered here, there is no reason to ask them in the main Q and A space, especially because of DWA:FUTURE. Please do not post spoilers anywhere apart from in the Watercooler, where all spoilers still must be clearly marked.

Polls
How will you be watching the 50th anniversary special? Sitting at home, on the couch, in front of the TV with my family! As above, except minus the word family. At the cinema. In 3D. Because you can't beat that! On DVD/Netflix a few months later because it doesn't air in my country :( Similar to above, except slightly less... legally... What 50th anniversary special?

Who's your favourite Doctor? 1st (William Hartnell) 2nd (Patrick Troughton) 3rd (Jon Pertwee) 4th (Tom Baker) 5th (Peter Davison) 6th (Colin Baker) 7th (Sylvester McCoy) 8th (Paul McGann) 9th (Christopher Eccleston) 10th (David Tennant) 11th (Matt Smith) ?? (John Hurt) I'm from the future, and I can tell you that 12 is the best!