New Change in Doctor Who
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Some might say that taking a crack at writing Doctor Who would be worth the admission. Even fewer, however, are named as the head writer who will take creative direction of the time traveling series. Becoming the interior force in the undertaking of the ageless British show now a fixture on Saturday evening TV viewing.
Some might have heard the bad news that's spun around in the gossip corner.
Russell T. Davies, who heralded the intial return of the series in 2005 and brought it to new populairty heights, will no longer be associated with the series.
His desire to work on other projects on television has often been well-founded throughout his interivews, usually dropping hints that he may pass the baton to someone else. He couldn't stay forever.
The good news? Stephen Moffat has been named to succeed Davies in continuing the success of the series. His ingenuity and spark for ideas will be promising for the series. It's a wish come true for many of us.
It's no surprise why. Moffat has already won a couple of awards for his writing stints in the series including the Hugo award for the classic "Empty Child" two parter episode set in World War II. The anguished filled landcape of bombed scarred ruins of England created a perfect foil for his story of intrigue. Not to mentioned introduced to us another wonderful character Capt. Jack Harkness.
The writer also won an award for the wonderful episode "Blink" that is a time-jumping story with gargoyle statues trying to get to the secrets of the Doctor's time travelling machine. The story also gave us the companion the Doctor never had... Sally Sparrow. There are some definitely beautiful dialogue in the show. There is also the ever popular "Girl in the Fireplace" also written by Moffat showing his interest in concepts of time and how it can have affects on people.
It's already know the future of Doctor Who is in good hands. Moffat always did have an excellent handle on science fiction concepts and brings them to the screen with credibility. Moffat will become a key figure behind the scenes for Doctor Who in 2010 when it returns for its fifth full run on TV. He has a good sense of direction for the stories and understands the physics of the Doctor Who universe.
One must respect Davies for what he has contributed to the series beforehand. He brought heart and soul into the series. They were always lively and energetic scripts. He helped to bring back one of the most beloved series of all time and make it even bigger. The popularity of the show's run so far must be due to his keen sense of writing.
He's left his mark on the series. And his contributions will be well remembered.
One of the flaws Davies did have, however a small one, was that he did not fully grapple with the science fiction concepts. He did have a knack for dialouge, a very good ear for it. But he did not necessarily understand science fiction.
I really do like Davies. But he wasn't a science fiction writer.
Moffat had a better handle on the concepts. You only need to see it in an episode like "Blink" where he plays with the idea of time with fascinating results. The idea of one being stuck in time while communication through the echoes of years really make for interesting viewing.
Doctor Who is always a show about concepts. Simply put.
Before we were only given one story by Moffat every year. With Moffat taking the lead in the creative department of the show, springing to the postion of head writer, he will be able to offer us perhaps five stories for every year. We'll be getting more of Moffat per series.
I have already seen Moffat's creative series Jekyll and how he manages to write for the entire six part series from last year. His writing never misses a beat. And he carves up a natural dark humor that is suitable for the horror series. He'll be able to maintain quality writing.
Not a bad thing.
It seems so right for Moffat to take place as the head writer. Everything in the series points to this. He will be comfortable in the writing seat of the series and will have a commanding presence. There is fire in his writing. His understanding of how Doctor Who works makes him the perfect choice for the role. Anyone else would have caused an upset. Moffat will be able to fit into the series head writer with ease. he has a love for the Doctor Who series ever since he was a kid. And he can bring that love to the screen all the more.
Hell, he even turned down a chance to work with Steven Speilberg on a movie in Hollywood so he could write Doctor Who. Isn't that great? There's a kind of loyalty served up in the Brits when the old time traveler comes knocking on their door. There's still some Hollywood execs who are thinking, "I don't understand why Moffat did that, turn us down. Is he a fool? And who is this Doctor Who?" Yes, exactly! Who!
For now, until the advent of the fifth series, we will be treated with a two-parter episode by Moffat called "Silence in the Library," about a literary outpost at the far edges of space and ghosts running rampage in the halls of books. It'll be enought to wet anyone's appetite for those who have a fondness for Moffat's writing.
It makes one wonder what different frontiers will be in store for the future of Doctor Who series. And the shiny beacon of hope lifts us, as viewer, higher. He has already painted for us a beautiful portrait of the love and desires of the universe. He'll add more to it and show us through the doors the life of a surviving time-lord whose only wish is a child-like wonder for seeking adventure. And he brings out the kid in the rest of us as well.
Some might say that taking a crack at writing Doctor Who would be worth the admission. Even fewer, however, are named as the head writer who will take creative direction of the time traveling series. Becoming the interior force in the undertaking of the ageless British show now a fixture on Saturday evening TV viewing.
Some might have heard the bad news that's spun around in the gossip corner.
Russell T. Davies, who heralded the intial return of the series in 2005 and brought it to new populairty heights, will no longer be associated with the series.
His desire to work on other projects on television has often been well-founded throughout his interivews, usually dropping hints that he may pass the baton to someone else. He couldn't stay forever.
The good news? Stephen Moffat has been named to succeed Davies in continuing the success of the series. His ingenuity and spark for ideas will be promising for the series. It's a wish come true for many of us.
It's no surprise why. Moffat has already won a couple of awards for his writing stints in the series including the Hugo award for the classic "Empty Child" two parter episode set in World War II. The anguished filled landcape of bombed scarred ruins of England created a perfect foil for his story of intrigue. Not to mentioned introduced to us another wonderful character Capt. Jack Harkness.
The writer also won an award for the wonderful episode "Blink" that is a time-jumping story with gargoyle statues trying to get to the secrets of the Doctor's time travelling machine. The story also gave us the companion the Doctor never had... Sally Sparrow. There are some definitely beautiful dialogue in the show. There is also the ever popular "Girl in the Fireplace" also written by Moffat showing his interest in concepts of time and how it can have affects on people.
It's already know the future of Doctor Who is in good hands. Moffat always did have an excellent handle on science fiction concepts and brings them to the screen with credibility. Moffat will become a key figure behind the scenes for Doctor Who in 2010 when it returns for its fifth full run on TV. He has a good sense of direction for the stories and understands the physics of the Doctor Who universe.
One must respect Davies for what he has contributed to the series beforehand. He brought heart and soul into the series. They were always lively and energetic scripts. He helped to bring back one of the most beloved series of all time and make it even bigger. The popularity of the show's run so far must be due to his keen sense of writing.
He's left his mark on the series. And his contributions will be well remembered.
One of the flaws Davies did have, however a small one, was that he did not fully grapple with the science fiction concepts. He did have a knack for dialouge, a very good ear for it. But he did not necessarily understand science fiction.
I really do like Davies. But he wasn't a science fiction writer.
Moffat had a better handle on the concepts. You only need to see it in an episode like "Blink" where he plays with the idea of time with fascinating results. The idea of one being stuck in time while communication through the echoes of years really make for interesting viewing.
Doctor Who is always a show about concepts. Simply put.
Before we were only given one story by Moffat every year. With Moffat taking the lead in the creative department of the show, springing to the postion of head writer, he will be able to offer us perhaps five stories for every year. We'll be getting more of Moffat per series.
I have already seen Moffat's creative series Jekyll and how he manages to write for the entire six part series from last year. His writing never misses a beat. And he carves up a natural dark humor that is suitable for the horror series. He'll be able to maintain quality writing.
Not a bad thing.
It seems so right for Moffat to take place as the head writer. Everything in the series points to this. He will be comfortable in the writing seat of the series and will have a commanding presence. There is fire in his writing. His understanding of how Doctor Who works makes him the perfect choice for the role. Anyone else would have caused an upset. Moffat will be able to fit into the series head writer with ease. he has a love for the Doctor Who series ever since he was a kid. And he can bring that love to the screen all the more.
Hell, he even turned down a chance to work with Steven Speilberg on a movie in Hollywood so he could write Doctor Who. Isn't that great? There's a kind of loyalty served up in the Brits when the old time traveler comes knocking on their door. There's still some Hollywood execs who are thinking, "I don't understand why Moffat did that, turn us down. Is he a fool? And who is this Doctor Who?" Yes, exactly! Who!
For now, until the advent of the fifth series, we will be treated with a two-parter episode by Moffat called "Silence in the Library," about a literary outpost at the far edges of space and ghosts running rampage in the halls of books. It'll be enought to wet anyone's appetite for those who have a fondness for Moffat's writing.
It makes one wonder what different frontiers will be in store for the future of Doctor Who series. And the shiny beacon of hope lifts us, as viewer, higher. He has already painted for us a beautiful portrait of the love and desires of the universe. He'll add more to it and show us through the doors the life of a surviving time-lord whose only wish is a child-like wonder for seeking adventure. And he brings out the kid in the rest of us as well.
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