Doctor Who DVD Files - Issue 8

The cover and info on this fornight's edition of Doctor Who DVD Files magazine:

Episodes Guide: New Earth/ Tooth and Claw

The Doctor: Enemies of Humanity

Enemies: The Editor

Technology: Robot Spiders

Allies: Rose Tyler

Behind the Scenes: Creature Features

Issue 8 of Doctor Who DVD Files magazine is on sale from today at all good newsagents until 5th May priced £6.99 per copy.

Trader Jailed for Selling Fake Doctor Who Toys

Trader Malik Aftab Hussian has been jailed for ten months after selling fake Doctor Who toys at the annual Neath Fair. Read on for further details:

A Trader is doing time after being caught selling fake Doctor Who toys.

He was also ordered to pay more than £34,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

When he appeared before Neath magistrates last year, 33-year-old Hussain, of Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, pleaded guilty to 29 offences contravening the Trade Marks Act 1994 and the Consumer Protection Act 1987. The case was transferred to Swansea Crown Court because magistrates felt they had insufficient sentencing powers.

Trading standards officers on patrol at the 2007 Neath Fair became suspicious of the Doctor Who and other toys Hussain was selling when they noticed spelling mistakes and incorrect labels on the packaging.

If anyone feels that they have punchased a fake Doctor Who or any other toys, please report this to Trading Standards as these products are uncopyrighted and could also be harmful. Remember, if you want to purchase any Doctor Who merchandise, buy them from an OFFICIAL retailer.

Doctor Who Adventures - Issue 111

The cover and info on this week's edition of Doctor Who Adventures magazine:

Would you be allowed in the Tardis?

In the latest issue of Doctor Who Adventures magazine, find out if you’ve got what it takes to travel with the Doctor in the Tardis. DWA looks at some of the people the Doctor hasn’t allowed to be full-time travellers in his amazing time machine…

There’s also a guide to Planet of the Dead that’s full of essential information about this action-packed story. The issue comes with a set of exclusive Dalek stationery, which includes a pencil case, notepad, pencil and rubber. Get yours today!

What else?

• Posters: The Supreme Dalek, a Tritovore and a vicious Cybershade.

• Who’s where?: Loads of aliens have joined the Doctor and Christina on the bus!

• Monster quiz: Find out how well you know your monsters.

• Tales from the Tardis: The Slitheen attack!

• Terror through time: The Daleks.

• Puzzles and competitions: Loads of things to do and win, including the new Cybermen DVD box set.

• Comic strip: The Tardis arrives on a boat in 1918…

• Subscription offer: Subscribe today and get an amazing Doctor Who book!

Issue 111 of Doctor Who Adventures magazine is on sale now at all good newsagents until 22nd April priced £2.10 per copy.

Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead DVD & Blu-ray - Cover & Info

2entertain have released the covers and info on the upcoming DVD & Blu-ray release of the latest Doctor Who episode:

Planet of the Dead
Bionic Woman and Merlin star Michelle Ryan plays the mysterious Lady Christina De Souza who joins the Doctor on a bus-trip which takes a very unexpected detour into danger. British comedy star Lee Evans also joins the cast playing a character called Malcolm whose life becomes connected to the Doctor's under extraordinary circumstances and Noma Dumezweni returns as Captain Erisa Magambo - last seen helping Rose and Donna save the world in Turn Left. 

When a London bus takes a detour to an alien world, the Doctor must join forces with the extraordinary Lady Christina, in this one-off seasonal special. But the mysterious planet holds terrifying secrets, hidden in the sand. And time is running out, as the deadly Swarm gets closer...

Extra: Doctor Who Confidential: Dersert Storm

Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead is on sale from 29th June at all good DVD stores priced £15.99 on DVD and £19.99 on Blu-ray. In other news: The overnight ratings for Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead have been announced; the episode was watched by 8.4 million viewers with a 39.6% audience share.

2nd 2009 Special: Title Confirmed & First Trailer

After the broadcast of Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead earlier tonight, a teaser trailer for the next 2009 Doctor Who special was shown, now official titled:

THE WATERS OF MARS

You can watch the trailer above. Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars will broadcast later this year on BBC One and BBC HD.

Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead - Tonight

Doctor Who returns tonight for the first of four specials to broadcast throughout 2009, read on for the synopsis:

PLANET OF THE DEAD - by Russell T Davies & Gareth Roberts
When a London bus takes a detour to an alien world, the Doctor must join forces with the extraordinary Lady Christina, in this one-off seasonal special. But the mysterious planet holds terrifying secrets, hidden in the sand. And time is running out, as the deadly Swarm gets closer.

Doctor Who Confidential: Desert Storm will follow the episode's broadcast over on BBC Three at 8:30pm. The second of the 2009 specials will broadcast later this year - more information coming then.

Doctor Who Adventures - Issue 110

The cover and info on this week's edition of Doctor Who Adventures magazine:

This week’s bumper issue of Doctor Who Adventures, out on Thursday 9th April, will prepare you for this weekend’s special episode, Planet of the Dead.
Check out a preview of the new adventure. Who is the mysterious Christina? What is a London bus doing on an alien world? And what about the creepy new aliens that look like big flies?!

You’ll also find a competition to win loads of Doctor Who DVDs (containing 21 stories in total!) plus an LCD television with built-in DVD player.

The issue comes with a dress-up-like-the Doctor kit - including everything you need to look like your favourite Time Lord. There’s a Tardis key, sonic screwdriver, glasses and tie! Make sure you’re dressed as the Doctor while watching the Easter special.

What else?

• Posters: Planet of the Dead, the Tardis, the Doctor in Silence in the Library, the Ood
• Fact file: 21 amazing facts about the Doctor
• Survival guide: What to do if you meet a Slitheen.
• Tales from the TARDIS: Davros tests out the Reality Bomb - look out!
• Puzzles & competitions: Fun things to work out and win!
• Comic strip: Danger on the planet Tranquility.
• Subscription offer: Subscribe today and get an amazing Doctor Who book!

Issue 110 of Doctor Who Adventures is on sale from tomorrow at all good newsagents until 15th April priced £2.99 per copy.