Doctor Who Multiplayer Game - Press Pack

The BBC Press Office have announced that BBC Worldwide are set to start production on a new Doctor Who multiplaye online game:

Leading up to the San Francisco Game Developers Conference (GDC), BBC Worldwide today announced a major new partnership with game developer Three Rings to create BBC Worldwide's first ever free-to-play multiplayer online game centered around the blockbuster drama television show, Doctor Who.

For the first time ever, players from around the world will be able to follow in the footsteps of the eccentric and brilliant Doctor by travelling through time and space, exploring new worlds and encountering many alien races, both friend and foe. Titled Doctor Who: Worlds in Time, the game allows players to enter the TARDIS and be set a challenge by the mysterious Time Lord to help him defend civilized culture against infamous Doctor Who enemies.

Robert Nashak, EVP Digital Entertainment at BBC Worldwide says, "Doctor Who: Worlds in Time will be a free-to-play multiplayer online game that invites players to save the universe by using their wits to solve time-bending puzzles and pulse-pounding challenges. Three Rings is the ideal team for this groundbreaking creative partnership. Not only are they visionaries in the online gaming space, they are lifelong Doctor Who fans with a passion for delivering the level of quality that our players will expect and deserve."

Daniel James, CEO Three Rings says, "Three Rings is delighted and honored to have the opportunity to create an online game based on Doctor Who. Our goal with Words in Time is to capture the imaginative spirit and depth of the series, whilst being fun and easy to play for all ages."

Doctor Who: Worlds in Time is developed to be both highly engaging and fun, allowing players to socialize and foster genuine cooperation, building a global community where fans worldwide will now be able to experience first hand the exciting action and adventure synonymous with Doctor Who. Development is well underway and is expected to launch later this year.

Doctor Who is one of BBC Worldwide's flagship brands, and is increasingly popular around the globe. The program in its current incarnation has been sold to over 50 territories worldwide and debuted to a record audience on BBC America. The show has a proud award-winning history, with over 65 awards including BAFTA's for Best Drama and Best Writer, and it also holds the Guinness World Record for Most Successful Sci-Fi Show of All Time. On top of this, the brand now has over 55 licensees signed in the UK alone. 

In 2010, Doctor Who Live played to over 130,000 fans across the UK, and the Doctor Who Experience just opened to fans at London's Olympia. In 2010, the first ever Doctor Who gaming app, Doctor Who: Mazes of Time was released and featured as iPad Game of the Week on launch as well as Doctor Who: The Adventure Games which is available for PC download.

Both BBC Worldwide and Three Rings will be available at the Game Developers Conference next week.

It is unknown when Doctor Who: Worlds in Time will be released, but more details are coming soon. In other news: The BBC have recently confirmed that James Gorden will return to Doctor Who as his character Craig Owens in the second half of series six later this year.

Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks Figure Set

Character Options have revealed info on a new classic Doctor Who figure set:

Revelation of the Daleks

The Sixth Doctor and Peri arrive on the planet Necros where, in a facility called Tranquil Repose, presided over by Mr Jobel and his assistant Tasambeker, the wealthy can have their newly-deceased bodies cryogenically frozen until such time as medical science can cure whatever killed them.

The Doctor wishes to pay his last respects to his friend Professor Arthur Stengos, and also to assuage some nagging suspicions about the man's death. His suspicions prove justified, as it turns out that this is just a ruse to lure him into a trap.

The Great Healer masterminding Tranquil Repose is Davros, who is using the organic material in the cryogenic storage units both as the raw material for the synthetic food that is Necros's biggest export and also to create a whole new army of Daleks with which to take control of the universe.

Davros's plans are foiled when Daleks loyal to the Dalek Supreme arrive on Necros and take him prisoner. The Doctor suggests to the planet's inhabitants a new basis for their economy.

In this exclusive set we present Davros, a Necros Dalek, a Skaro Dalek and the Sixth Doctor in his blue mourning cloak.

The figure set is on sale from early April priced £34.99. In other news: it has recently been announced that actor Nicholas Courtney, best known for have played the Brigadier in Doctor Who and recently The Sarah Jane Adventures, has sadly passed away.

Doctor Who Adventures - Issue 206

The cover and info on the next edition of Doctor Who Adventures magazine:

The Fez is here! We’re bursting with exclusive Doctor Who info this week!

The Doctor answers some truly monstrous questions, Winston Churchill battles the Daleks and we’ve bagged an interview with a Sonataran! There are also eight hidden fezzes in this issue (the ones on the cover don’t count). See if you can spot them all!

Also in this issue…

Giant crossword

Smiley faces

Job titles decoded

Doctor Doctor

Ghost world

Draw a Judoon and much more

Issue 206 of Doctor Who Adventures magazine is on sale from tomorrow at all good newsagents until 2nd March priced £2.20 per copy.

New Doctor Who Framed Photos & 3D Poster

A new set of new Doctor Who 3D posters and framed photos, based from the show's successful fifth series, are set to be released next month. Read on for further details

FRAMED PHOTOS

Relive all of your favourite adventures with these framed Doctor Who photos! The range includes:

Eleventh Doctor, Amy Pond & Weeping Angels - £24.99

Eleventh Doctor - £8.99

 

Amy Pond - £8.99

Eleventh Doctor & Amy Pond - £16.99

Eleventh Doctor with Sonic Screwdriver & Tardis

Paradigm Daleks - £8.99

3D POSTERS

Relive all your favourite adventures with these Doctor Who wall posters!

Featuring all of your favourite characters from the series, these 3D posters bring the adventure to your bedroom!

The posters are on sale from 6th March at all good poster shops.

Doctor Who Adventures - Issue 205

The cover and info on the next edition of Doctor Who Adventures magazine:

If it’s monsters you’re after, you’ve come to the right place this week!

As well as an 4 ultra-tricky monster test, we’ve got a Silurian wordsearch, some secret backstage pics you won’t believe and an all-new,all-action comic strip adventure. Wow!

This week issue come with a Dalek topper eraser and pencil set

Also in this issue…

Living with the Doctor

Lady Gaga meets the Judoon

Danger at the Pandorica

Amazing monster quiz

Win K9 DVDs

Spot the difference

Pond is back and much more

Issue 205 of Doctor Who Adventures magazine is on sale from tomorrow at all good newsagents until 23rd February priced £2.20 per copy.

Doctor Who Adventures - Issue 204

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

We’ve got an extra-slimy issue for you this week, packed full of gross stuff!

Don’t miss our Slitheen fact file for info on the Raxacoricofallapatorian rotters, then find out about the awesome Ice Warriors - and check out some scary new monster posters, too!

This issue comes with a free mini Sontaran and Cyberman Army!

Issue 204 of Doctor Who Adventures magazine is on sale now at all good newsagents until 16th February priced £2.20 per copy. In other news: actress and model Lily Cole has been cast for the upcoming series of Doctor Who.

Doctor Who Magazine - Issue 431

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

The latest issue of Doctor Who magazine features an exclusive interview with writer Mark Gatiss, who lets slip a few details about his new script for Matt Smith’s second series (series six to the rest of you; ultimately, season 32…)

“Doctor Who has been the biggest thing in my life really, and it’s entirely because I was scared stiff of it - but I loved it,” says Mark. “It didn’t traumatise me, and a healthy scare is as important as a good laugh. It’s exactly the same emotion, I think. Steven Moffat said to me, ‘Make a Barret home terrifying like you did in Crooked House, but Crooked House was on at ten o’clock at night, this is on at six. You have to find that balance…”

ALSO THIS ISSUE:

THIS CHARMING MAN

The gloves are off! Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat comes out fighting against the critics in this month’s Production Notes, and explains why the show is for everyone, and not ‘just’ for kids…

BIGMOUTH STRIKES AGAIN!

Tegan is back! No-nonsense Australian Janet Fielding, recently reunited with her former crewmates for brand new audio adventures, reveals how she was persuaded to return - and what she thinks about Doctor Who today! (Just don’t mention the cricket.)

WHAT SHE SAID

The Eighth Doctor’s audio adventures are about to reach an incredible climax! DWM speaks to stars Carole Ann Ford, Graeme Garden, Sheridan Smith, Niky Wardley and Nicholas Briggs about battling the Daleks - and who might die in the process…

BARBARISM BEGINS AT HOME

Cannibalistic old ladies, teenage girl gangs, and something very unpleasant in the basement. It can only be the Seventh Doctor’s adventure in Paradise Towers, analysed in The Fact of Fiction. Ice hot!

THIS NIGHT HAS OPENED MY EYES

Want to take a trip in the Tardis? Of course you do! Well, now you can, at the brand new Doctor Who Experience, opening at Kensington Olympia this month. DWM presents an exclusive preview of what to expect…

THE BOY WITH THE THORN IN HIS SIDE

Giant heads, blue faces and a whole lot of wood. No longer just a Saturday night in Hoxton - it’s a new adventure for the Time Team, as they travel to witness The End of the World!

THESE THINGS TAKE TIME

Continuing our Countdown to the 50 years of Doctor Who, writer Simon Guerrier looks at First Doctor William Hartnell’s second series - a season that saw the series reach incredible heights of popularity…

THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT

Doctor Who was one of the most-watched shows last year - but just how well did it go against the rest of television? DWM provides the ultimate guide to how the series fared against the competition in 2010 in Public Image.

IS IT REALLY SO STRANGE?

Golden and tank-like or big-bootied and colourful? Toby Hadoke and Jonny Candon go head-to-head as they debate the pros and cons of Dalek design in A Battle of Wits! Will either of them manage to convince you…?

HANDSOME DEVIL

A page full of random journeys, supporting artists, fascinating facts and the Bidmead-ometer… it’s another dollop of Who madness in Wotcha!

PLUS!

All the official news, straight from the Doctor Who studios at Upper Boat; forthcoming CDs and DVDs previewed; the latest CDs and DVDs reviewed; your letters; competitions to win an array of exciting Doctor Who merchandise; our fiendish crossword; and much more!

Issue 431 of Doctor Who magazine is on sale from today at all good newsagents until 9th March priced £4.20 per copy. In other news: A shop devoted Doctor Who will be at the Doctor Who Experience at Olympia 2 in London when it opens on 20th February and will be available for fan to purchased licenced Doctor Who products throughout it's run.

Doctor Who Insider Magazine - More Details

Panini Magazines have revealed further details about the forthcoming Doctor Who Insider magazine series - exclusive to North America:

The new North American magazine, Doctor Who Insider, is officially licensed by BBC Worldwide and will feature 100% original material, celebrating all eras of Doctor Who. Each issue will explore the fantastic Doctor Who universe with star interviews, behind-the-scenes features, character and monster guides, news and pictures from the world of Doctor Who fandom, and an in-depth look at the latest Doctor Who releases. Plus, every issue will include a double-sided fold-out poster.

"We are absolutely delighted to be launching Doctor Who Insider in North America," says Mike Riddell, managing director of Panini UK. "Doctor Who has always been a strong performer for Panini UK and we are very excited to be able to collaborate with BBC Worldwide and BBC America and build on its increasing popularity in the United States and Canada."

Issue 1 of the magazine is on sale from 7th April priced $6.99 per copy across American and Canadian newsagents, issues will be released monthly. Please note that the cover shown above for the first issue might not be the final draft. In other news: Doctor Who has won the Best TV Show and SFX Sci-Fi Phenomenon awards at the SFX Awards, while Matt Smith won Best Actor, Karen Gillan won Best Actress and Character Options' Eleven Doctors figure set won Best Collectible Model or Toy.

Doctor Who Adventures - Issue 203

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

It’s all about Daleks in this issue of Doctor Who Adventures. We’ve got Dalek armies, a Dalek puzzle and the ultimate guide to defeating them!

Arthur Darvill tells us what’s in store for Rory in the next series, plus there’s all the usual monster fun, scares and facts! See you next week!

This issue comes with a free mini Dalek Army!

Also in this issue…

More Sarah Jane Adventures

Horror-scope

Trap Trouble

Spot the difference

Who knows

Backstage secrets

Dodgy hair 

Plus much more!

Issue 203 of Doctor Who Adventures magazine is on sale from today at all good newsagents until 9th February priced £2.20 per copy.

Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol Soundtrack - Cover & Info

Silva Screens have released the cover and track list for the Doctor Who A Christmas Carol soundtrack:

01. Come Along Pond

02. Halfway out of the Dark

03. Pray for a Miracle

04. Geoff

05. You Didn't Hit the Boy

06. Fish

07. Kazran Sardick 12 1/2

08. Ghost of Christmas Past

09. Babysitter

10. Talk About Girls

11. Sonic Fishing

12. Just a Little One

13. Big Colour

14. I Can't Save Her

15. The Other Half's Inside the Shark

16. Abigail

17. He comes every Christmas

18. Shark Ride

19. New Memories

20. Holding Hands

21. Christmas Dinner

22. Goodlucknight

23. Goodnight Abigail

24. This Planet Is Ours

25. Ghost of Christmas Present

26. The Course of my Life

27. Ghost of Christmas Future

28. Abigail's Song (Silence is all you Know) - performed by Katherine Jenkins

29. Everything Has to End Some Time

The Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol soundtrack is on sale from 21st March at all good CD stores priced £8.99 per copy. In other news: the title for the seveth episode of the next series of Doctor Who is rumoured to be (highlight to reveal spoiler) Demons Run. Old enemies the Cybermen and Sontarans have recently been spotted during filming for the episode.