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=== Story Previews === | === Story Previews === | ||
* S2.7 [[Dead Man Walking]] | * S2.7 ''[[Dead Man Walking]]'' | ||
* S2.8 [[A Day in the Death]] | * S2.8 ''[[A Day in the Death]]'' | ||
* S2.9 [[Something Borrowed (TV story)|Something Borrowed]] | * S2.9 ''[[Something Borrowed (TV story)|Something Borrowed]]'' | ||
* S2.10 [[From Out of the Rain]] | * S2.10 ''[[From Out of the Rain]]'' | ||
=== Posters === | === Posters === | ||
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* Managing Editor: [[Brian J Robb]] | * Managing Editor: [[Brian J Robb]] | ||
== Facts | == Facts included == | ||
* Ratings for Series 1 first shown on BBC Three were 2.52m, the move to BBC 2 attracted opening figures of 4.22m. | * Ratings for Series 1 first shown on BBC Three were 2.52m, the move to BBC 2 attracted opening figures of 4.22m. | ||
* Actress [[Eve Myles]]’s first connection with the Rift was in [[TV]]: ''[[The Unquiet Dead]]'' where she played a character called [[Gwyneth (The Unquiet Dead)|Gwyneth]]. | * Actress [[Eve Myles]]’s first connection with the Rift was in [[TV]]: ''[[The Unquiet Dead]]'' where she played a character called [[Gwyneth (The Unquiet Dead)|Gwyneth]]. | ||
* The idea of alien whales in science fiction is long established, as early as the 1965 movie ''Pinocchio in Space''. ''[[The Song of Megaptera|The Song of the Space Whale]]'' was also a much anticipated, but ultimately unmade Doctor Who submission in the early 1980s. | * The idea of alien whales in science fiction is long established, as early as the 1965 movie ''Pinocchio in Space''. ''[[The Song of Megaptera|The Song of the Space Whale]]'' was also a much anticipated, but ultimately unmade, ''Doctor Who'' submission in the early 1980s. | ||
* Torchwood One's London based character [[Adeola Oshodi|Adeola]] was also played by [[Martha Jones]] actress [[Freema Agyeman]]. Adeola was explained later as being Martha's cousin. | * Torchwood One's London based character [[Adeola Oshodi|Adeola]] was also played by [[Martha Jones]] actress [[Freema Agyeman]]. Adeola was explained later as being Martha's cousin. | ||
* The [[Mayfly]] was originally conceived as being more human than insect but this was changed early on to make it more insect-like. | * The [[Mayfly]] was originally conceived as being more human than insect but this was changed early on to make it more insect-like. | ||
* [[Simon Wicker]] helped visualise both the Doctor’s home planet of [[Gallifrey]] and Captain Jack's home in the 51st century, the [[Boeshane Peninsula]]. | * [[Simon Wicker]] helped visualise both the Doctor’s home planet of [[Gallifrey]] and Captain Jack's home in the 51st century, the [[Boeshane Peninsula]]. | ||
* [[Tommy Brockless]] actor, [[Anthony Lewis]] auditioned but didn't get the part of [[Ben Wainwright]] in [[TV]]: ''[[Blink]]''. | * [[Tommy Brockless]] actor, [[Anthony Lewis]] auditioned but didn't get the part of [[Ben Wainwright]] in [[TV]]: ''[[Blink]]''. | ||
* The main inspiration for writer [[Helen Raynor]] for | * The main inspiration for writer [[Helen Raynor]] for [[TV]]: ''[[To the Last Man]]'' was a short prose story on the Torchwood BBC website by [[James Goss]], prior to its launch in 2006. | ||
== Additional details == | == Additional details == | ||
* [[Titan Magazines]] was well known for its range of (predominantly American) TV tie-in titles that included Lost, Supernatural, Heroes, CSI: Miami, 24, Smallville, Star Wars and Prison Break. | * [[Titan Magazines]] was well known for its range of (predominantly American) TV tie-in titles that included ''Lost'', ''Supernatural'', ''Heroes'', ''CSI: Miami'', ''24'', ''Smallville'', ''Star Wars'' and ''Prison Break''. | ||
* Torchwood: The Official Magazine launched with a glossy cover, as a four-weekly title in January 2008 priced £3.75 (UK). | * ''Torchwood: The Official Magazine'' launched with a glossy cover, as a four-weekly title in January 2008 priced £3.75 (UK). | ||
* A subscription offer included a saving of 30% on 13 issues including one Special issue. | * A subscription offer included a saving of 30% on 13 issues including one Special issue. | ||
* Of the 68 pages, 10 were given over to advertising with 8 pages for other titles from the publisher. | * Of the 68 pages, 10 were given over to advertising with 8 pages for other titles from the publisher. | ||
* The next issue page for that published on 20th March 2008 includes the comment | * The next issue page for that published on 20th March 2008 includes the comment "contents subject to change". | ||
* Aimed at mature fans of the series, the magazines did not shy away from discussions involving sex and violence, topics integral to the success of this | * Aimed at mature fans of the series, the magazines did not shy away from discussions involving sex and violence, topics integral to the success of this "adult" spin-off series from the BBC’s more family friendly ''Doctor Who''. | ||
* [[TM 3]] includes corrections for this issue including Cath Tregenna’s one word description of ''[[Meat (TV story)|Meat]]'' should have been | * [[TM 3]] includes corrections for this issue including Cath Tregenna’s one word description of ''[[Meat (TV story)|Meat]]'' should have been "Redemption" and not "Greed". Also corrected is that Marie Jones from [[the Mill]] is a Visual FX Producer not Visual FX Coordinator. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 03:35, 23 November 2013
Contents
Articles and features
- Behind the Scenes: Song of the Space Whale (with Marie Jones from the Mill on Meat
- Behind the Scenes: A Bug’s Life (with Jean-Claude Deguara and Nicholas Hernandez from the the Mill on Reset
- Behind the Scenes: Super Fly Guy (with Ashley Way from the Director of 'Reset
- Behind the Scenes: Castles in the Sand filming the Boeshane Peninsula (with Designer Julian Luxton and Marie Jones from the Mill for Adam
- Production Notes from Richard Stokes Producer.
Interviews / Profiles
- Eve Myles Actress who played Gwen Cooper
- Freema Agyeman Actress who played Martha Jones
- Alan Dale Actor who played Professor Copley
- Bryan Dick Actor who played Adam
- Jack Montgomery Actor who played young Captain Jack
- James Moran Writer of (TV): Sleeper
- Anthony Lewis Actor who played Tommy Brockless
- Where’s Your Head At? (Q&A): Gareth David-Lloyd who played Ianto Jones
Story Previews
- S2.7 Dead Man Walking
- S2.8 A Day in the Death
- S2.9 Something Borrowed
- S2.10 From Out of the Rain
Posters
- Pull out double-sided centre-pages with promotional Series 2 publicity, one with the magazine title banded along the bottom.
Additional features
- The Hub (News)
- Including latest merchandise, new series launch, BBC’s Facebook and Bebo video application.
- Competition, prizes included
- signed Torchwood novels and audiobooks
Credits
- Editor: Simon Hugo
- Deputy Editor Neil Edwards
- Designers: Oz Brown and Philip White
- Admin Assistant: Hannah Tibbetts
- Managing Editor: Brian J Robb
Facts included
- Ratings for Series 1 first shown on BBC Three were 2.52m, the move to BBC 2 attracted opening figures of 4.22m.
- Actress Eve Myles’s first connection with the Rift was in TV: The Unquiet Dead where she played a character called Gwyneth.
- The idea of alien whales in science fiction is long established, as early as the 1965 movie Pinocchio in Space. The Song of the Space Whale was also a much anticipated, but ultimately unmade, Doctor Who submission in the early 1980s.
- Torchwood One's London based character Adeola was also played by Martha Jones actress Freema Agyeman. Adeola was explained later as being Martha's cousin.
- The Mayfly was originally conceived as being more human than insect but this was changed early on to make it more insect-like.
- Simon Wicker helped visualise both the Doctor’s home planet of Gallifrey and Captain Jack's home in the 51st century, the Boeshane Peninsula.
- Tommy Brockless actor, Anthony Lewis auditioned but didn't get the part of Ben Wainwright in TV: Blink.
- The main inspiration for writer Helen Raynor for TV: To the Last Man was a short prose story on the Torchwood BBC website by James Goss, prior to its launch in 2006.
Additional details
- Titan Magazines was well known for its range of (predominantly American) TV tie-in titles that included Lost, Supernatural, Heroes, CSI: Miami, 24, Smallville, Star Wars and Prison Break.
- Torchwood: The Official Magazine launched with a glossy cover, as a four-weekly title in January 2008 priced £3.75 (UK).
- A subscription offer included a saving of 30% on 13 issues including one Special issue.
- Of the 68 pages, 10 were given over to advertising with 8 pages for other titles from the publisher.
- The next issue page for that published on 20th March 2008 includes the comment "contents subject to change".
- Aimed at mature fans of the series, the magazines did not shy away from discussions involving sex and violence, topics integral to the success of this "adult" spin-off series from the BBC’s more family friendly Doctor Who.
- TM 3 includes corrections for this issue including Cath Tregenna’s one word description of Meat should have been "Redemption" and not "Greed". Also corrected is that Marie Jones from the Mill is a Visual FX Producer not Visual FX Coordinator.
External links
Official online site for Titan Magazines, publishers of Torchwood Magazine.
