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|issue number= [[Torchwood Magazine|6]] | |issue number= [[Torchwood Magazine|6]] | ||
|cover date= [[19 June (releases)|19 June]] | |cover date= [[19 June (releases)|19 June]] 2008 | ||
|format= 68 pages stapled | |format= 68 pages stapled | ||
|editor= [[Simon Hugo]] | |editor= [[Simon Hugo]] | ||
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* Rift Manipulator: [[Ben Foster]] Series Composer | * Rift Manipulator: [[Ben Foster]] Series Composer | ||
* [[Kai Owen]] Actor who played [[Rhys Williams]] | * [[Kai Owen]] Actor who played [[Rhys Williams]] | ||
* [[Tom Price]] Actor who played [[Andy Davidson|PC Andrew | * [[Tom Price]] Actor who played [[Andy Davidson|PC Andrew "Andy" Davidson]] | ||
* Root of all Weevils: [[Paul Kasey]] Actor, Performer, and [[Weevil]] | * Root of all Weevils: [[Paul Kasey]] Actor, Performer, and [[Weevil]] | ||
* Where’s Your Head At? (Q&A): [[James Marsters]] who played [[John Hart (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang)|John Hart]] | * Where’s Your Head At? (Q&A): [[James Marsters]] who played [[John Hart (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang)|John Hart]] | ||
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== Facts included == | == Facts included == | ||
* [[Torchwood Events|The Hub Convention]], the first (unofficial) Torchwood Convention takes place on Friday 17th October to Sunday 19th October at the Park Inn Hotel, Northampton. | * [[Torchwood Events|The Hub Convention]], the first (unofficial) Torchwood Convention, takes place on Friday 17th October to Sunday 19th October at the Park Inn Hotel, Northampton. | ||
* Composer [[Ben Foster]] has done 23 of the 26 episodes of ''Torchwood'', the others by [[Murray Gold]], composer for ''[[Doctor Who]]'', who was originally offered the job. | * Composer [[Ben Foster]] has done 23 of the 26 episodes of ''Torchwood'', the others by [[Murray Gold]], composer for ''[[Doctor Who]]'', who was originally offered the job. | ||
* In [[End of Days]], [[Bilis Manger]] was to have fatally stabbed [[Rhys Williams]]. | * In ''[[End of Days]]'', [[Bilis Manger]] was to have fatally stabbed [[Rhys Williams]]. | ||
* Actor [[Tom Price]] aka [[Andy Davidson|PC Andrew | * Actor [[Tom Price]], aka [[Andy Davidson|PC Andrew "Andy" Davidson]], is also a stand-up comedian. | ||
* The original concept for the [[Weevil]] was a cross between a vicious dog and an ape. | * The original concept for the [[Weevil]] was a cross between a vicious dog and an ape. | ||
* Readers voted for ''[[Captain Jack Harkness (TV story)|Captain Jack Harkness]]'' (favourite Series 1 story), and ''[[Fragments (TV story)|Fragments]]'' (favourite Series 2 story). Favourite magazine feature is the interviews with most requested magazine features being | * Readers voted for ''[[Captain Jack Harkness (TV story)|Captain Jack Harkness]]'' (favourite Series 1 story), and ''[[Fragments (TV story)|Fragments]]'' (favourite Series 2 story). Favourite magazine feature is the interviews with most requested magazine features being posters, concept art and prose fiction. | ||
* [[James Marsters]]' favourite guitar is called Malcolm. | * [[James Marsters]]' favourite guitar is called Malcolm. | ||
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* [[Titan Magazines]] was well known for its range of predominantly American TV tie-in titles that included ''Lost'', ''Supernatural'', ''Heroes'', ''CSI: Miami'', ''24'' 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'' 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 | * 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. | ||
* 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''. | * 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''. | ||
Revision as of 03:15, 5 May 2015
The sixth issue of Torchwood Magazine had a cover date of 19 June 2008.
Contents
Articles and features
- Torch Songs. Complete Series 1 and 2 popular song soundtracks.
- Production Notes from Chris Chibnall Head Writer and Co-producer.
Interviews / Profiles
- John Barrowman Actor who played Captain Jack Harkness
- Rift Manipulator: Ben Foster Series Composer
- Kai Owen Actor who played Rhys Williams
- Tom Price Actor who played PC Andrew "Andy" Davidson
- Root of all Weevils: Paul Kasey Actor, Performer, and Weevil
- Where’s Your Head At? (Q&A): James Marsters who played John Hart
Comic strips
- Rift War! - Part Three (11 coloured pages)
Additional features
- The Hub (News)
- Including action figures, new books, Russell T Davies leaving Doctor Who
- Competition, prizes included
- Complete Series 2 DVD boxset.
- 2008 Torchwood Magazine Readers Award Results.
Credits
- Editor: Simon Hugo
- Deputy Editor: Neil Edwards
- Comics Editors: Steve White
- Designers: Philip White
- Assistant Editor Sarah Herman
- Admin Assistant: Hannah Tibbetts
- Managing Editor: Brian J Robb
Facts included
- The Hub Convention, the first (unofficial) Torchwood Convention, takes place on Friday 17th October to Sunday 19th October at the Park Inn Hotel, Northampton.
- Composer Ben Foster has done 23 of the 26 episodes of Torchwood, the others by Murray Gold, composer for Doctor Who, who was originally offered the job.
- In End of Days, Bilis Manger was to have fatally stabbed Rhys Williams.
- Actor Tom Price, aka PC Andrew "Andy" Davidson, is also a stand-up comedian.
- The original concept for the Weevil was a cross between a vicious dog and an ape.
- Readers voted for Captain Jack Harkness (favourite Series 1 story), and Fragments (favourite Series 2 story). Favourite magazine feature is the interviews with most requested magazine features being posters, concept art and prose fiction.
- James Marsters' favourite guitar is called Malcolm.
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 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.
- 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.
- The next issue page for that published on 17th July 2008 includes the comment "contents subject to change".
External links
The official online site for Titan Magazines, publishers of Torchwood Magazine.
