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|issue number= [[Torchwood Magazine|5]] | |issue number= [[Torchwood Magazine|5]] | ||
|cover date= | |cover date= June 15, 2008 | ||
|format= 68 pages stapled | |format= 68 pages stapled | ||
|editor= [[Simon Hugo]] | |editor= [[Simon Hugo]] | ||
|publisher= [[Titan Magazines]] | |publisher= [[Titan Magazines]] | ||
|previous issue=[[Torchwood Magazine Issue 4]] | |previous issue=[[Torchwood Magazine Issue 4]] | ||
|next issue= [[Torchwood Magazine Issue 6]] | |next issue= [[Torchwood Magazine Issue 6]]}} | ||
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==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
===Articles and Features=== | ===Articles and Features=== | ||
* Assembling Fragments with [[Chris Chibnall]] Lead Writer on ([[TW]]): | * Assembling Fragments with [[Chris Chibnall]] Lead Writer on ([[TW]]): [[Fragments]] | ||
* The Fashion Hub with [[Ray Holman]] Costume Designer analysis of main characters costumes. | * The Fashion Hub with [[Ray Holman]] Costume Designer analysis of main characters costumes. | ||
* The Many Deaths of [[Captain Jack Harkness|Captain Jack]] | * The Many Deaths of [[Captain Jack Harkness|Captain Jack]] | ||
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* Editor: [[Simon Hugo]] | * Editor: [[Simon Hugo]] | ||
* Deputy Editor: [[Neil Edwards]] | * Deputy Editor: [[Neil Edwards]] | ||
* Comics Editors: [[Steve White]] | * Comics Editors: [[Steve White]] | ||
* Designers: [[Philip White]] | * Designers: [[Philip White]] | ||
* Assistant Editor [[Sarah Herman]] | * Assistant Editor [[Sarah Herman]] | ||
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* Around 300 fans attended [[Torchwood Events|The Rift Event]] on April 26th April, the first (albeit unofficial) Torchwood Event. | * Around 300 fans attended [[Torchwood Events|The Rift Event]] on April 26th April, the first (albeit unofficial) Torchwood Event. | ||
* Originally it was planned that [[Ianto Jones]] would die and come back but then it was decided that [[Owen Harper]]’s loss of ‘body functionally’ would be more dramatic. | * Originally it was planned that [[Ianto Jones]] would die and come back but then it was decided that [[Owen Harper]]’s loss of ‘body functionally’ would be more dramatic. | ||
* In Series 2, [[Toshiko Sato]]’s wardrobe was the most varied of the team. | * In Series 2, [[Toshiko Sato]]’s wardrobe was the most varied of the team. | ||
* A brief onscreen count of [[Captain Jack Harkness]]’s death count | * A brief onscreen count of [[Captain Jack Harkness]]’s death count in Fragments is 1,392 (and that was then!). | ||
* On her birth certificate [[Freema Agyeman]]’s first name is spelt with only one ‘e’, the extra ‘e’ being added later as a stage name. | * On her birth certificate [[Freema Agyeman]]’s first name is spelt with only one ‘e’, the extra ‘e’ being added later as a stage name. | ||
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* 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 12th June 2008 includes the comment “contents subject to change” | * The next issue page for that published on 12th June 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’. | * 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’. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.titanmagazines.com| The official online site for Titan Magazines, publishers of | *[https://www.titanmagazines.com| The official online site for Titan Magazines, publishers of Torchwood Magazine.] | ||
[[Category:Torchwood Magazine]] | [[Category:Torchwood Magazine]] | ||
Revision as of 18:15, 31 January 2011
This was the 5th issue of The Official Torchwood Magazine.
Contents
Articles and Features
- Assembling Fragments with Chris Chibnall Lead Writer on (TW): Fragments
- The Fashion Hub with Ray Holman Costume Designer analysis of main characters costumes.
- The Many Deaths of Captain Jack
- Production Notes from Richard Stokes Producer.
Interviews / Profiles
- Gareth David-Lloyd Actor who played Ianto Jones
- Andy Goddard Director
- Authors Trevor Baxendale, David Llewellyn and Gary Russell discuss their new Torchwood Novels (Something in the Water, Trace Memory, and The Twilight Streets)
- Where’s Your Head At? (Q&A): Freema Agyeman who played Martha Jones
Comic strips
- Rift War! - Part Two (11coloured pages)
Additional features
- The Hub (News)
- Including New DVD’s, Costume Award win, The Rift Event
- Competition, prizes included
- Series 1 in HD on DVD
- Mr James audio CD read by Gareth David-Lloyd and features audio interview
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
- Torchwood was amongst the first BBC programmes to be filmed in HD.
- Torchwood costume designer Ray Holman won the Best Costume award at the Welsh Bafta Awards on Saturday 26th April (the series was nominated for a further three awards which it didn’t win).
- Around 300 fans attended The Rift Event on April 26th April, the first (albeit unofficial) Torchwood Event.
- Originally it was planned that Ianto Jones would die and come back but then it was decided that Owen Harper’s loss of ‘body functionally’ would be more dramatic.
- In Series 2, Toshiko Sato’s wardrobe was the most varied of the team.
- A brief onscreen count of Captain Jack Harkness’s death count in Fragments is 1,392 (and that was then!).
- On her birth certificate Freema Agyeman’s first name is spelt with only one ‘e’, the extra ‘e’ being added later as a stage name.
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.
- The next issue page for that published on 12th June 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’.
