You may have noticed that Relative Dimensions has gone a bit quiet. Please rest assured, we're not closing, but there are huge changes coming that will relaunch the site with a new aim and purpose in early 2010. We have some exciting ideas to get up and running and we'll be back with a vengeance very shortly...
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment have sent through artwork for the UK DVD and Blu-ray Disc release of Lost Season 5 which is expected to arrive on 26th October 2009...
Paramount Home Entertainment have announced the US Blu-ray Disc release of Star Trek: The Original Series – Season 3 on 15th December 2009. Click below for details on the extras and full pack shots.
Kicking off a series of retrospective looks at some of the best stories in science fiction, Colin talks about the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, The Visitor.
Before Ron Moore brought us Battlestar Galactica, he was a producer on what is now widely considered one of the best Trek spin-offs - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. As a series it broke away from what we knew as Trek and gave us something darker, grittier and far more involving. After a few years, the show really hit its stride and with Season 4 really kicked into top gear. The season opener, Way of the Warrior unfortunately overshadowed one of the series true gems - after the wonderful bombastic opening to the season we had a much lower key and personal story.
The UK debut of new Stargate spin-off, Stargate Universe was a resounding ratings success with 865,000 viewers tuning in for the two hour premier. That's a 4% audience share and the best viewing figures for a Stargate series in half a decade, doubling the numbers that Stargate: Atlantis brought in.
Following on from the launch of Doctor Who @ Relative Dimensions, we have started on our launch of a new Sci Fi section aimed at all of your favourite Science Fiction shows, books, films and comics. It's early days yet - the cement is still drying - but we hope to be bringing you all of the latest news and reviews very soon indeed.
If you have a general interest in science fiction and would like to write for the site, send us a quick message telling us why you think you'd be a good addition to our team of voluntary contributors...
Doctor Who's new logo will be revealed on Tuesday, 6th October at 8am - in the mean time here's a little teaser...
... the real shock is who comes in last
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James Moran has written a new web series starring Gareth David-Lloyd, Tracy-Ann Oberman and Joe Absolom. We have the full press release...
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We're looking for active writers to get involved in Relative Dimensions - either in relation to Doctor Who OR other current and cult science fiction series. If you have a genuine passion for sci-fi then why not get in touch. We need people to source news, write reviews, blog and generally add value to the site.
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This morning we have confirmation that Karen Gillan's character in next year's fifth series will be named Amy Pond. She joins the TARDIS as Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith's, companion. Images released by the BBC this morning also show Smith in his costume, ending months of speculation...
Big Finish announce their November slate which includes the second part of the Cyberman series, Peter Davison in The Eternal Summer, Colin Baker in The Nightmare Fair and Mark Strickson as Turlough in Ringpullworld.
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Big Finish have announced their latest round of audios including Lalla Ward in The Companion Chronicals 4.4 - The Pyralis Effect, Colin Baker in Blue Forgotten Planet, Peter Davison in Castle of Fear amd Paul McGann in Worldwide Web. In addition, two non-Who audios are also due for release - Judge Dredd - Stranger Than Truth starring Toby Longworth and Sherlock Holmes - The Last Act starring Roger Llewellyn.
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2 Entertain have announced the UK Region 2 DVD release of Doctor Who The Twin Dilemma on 7th September 2009 priced at £19.56 RRP. Starring Colin Baker, in his first appearance as the sixth Doctor, and Nicola Bryant as his companion, extras on this release include:
2 Entertain have announced the UK Region 2 DVD release of Doctor Who The Keys of Marinus on 21st September 2009 priced at £19.56 RRP. Starring William Hartnell as the first Doctor, this six-part adventure was originally transmitted in 1964. Written by Dalek creator Terry Nation it was the fifth Doctor Who story to be made.
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We're launching a second competition here on Relative Dimensions. The winner will receive a copy of the Black Guardian Trilogy boxset worth nearly £50.
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2 Entertain have announced the UK Region 2 DVD release of Doctor Who: Black Guardian Trilogy on 10th August 2009 priced at £39.14 RRP. Starring Peter Davison this three-part adventure reintroduces the Black Guardian and his opposite number the White Guardian.
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... it Looked Like an Old Fashioned Police Box is a BBC Radio 4 programme focussing on the Target novelisations of Doctor Who from the 1970's and 1980's. It's due to be broadcast at 11.30 on 23rd June.
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Our new episode previews section is open - please note that this includes rumours and spoilers for upcoming episodes, so if you don't want things ruined keep away!
If you're dying to know what is in store in future episodes then just click here!
ITV's attempt to capture some of the Doctor Who market has been cancelled after three series. Having improved greatly over the course of it's short life, Primeval ended the third series with a pretty sizable cliffhanger which now looks unlikely to be resolved.
It appears falling viewer numbers and advertising revenue have taken their toll on the series and a last-minute attempt at funding the show through a new broadcast partner has failed leaving both the future of TV show in doubt and huge question marks over the previously announced feature film.
While we continue to wait for confirmation of the broadcast date, 2|Entertain have announced the UK DVD and Blu-ray release of Torchwood: Children of Earth on 27th July. The third series of Torchwood stars John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Gareth David-Lloyd with guest stars Peter Capaldi, Paul Copley and Liz May Brice.
Priced at £24.46 RRP on DVD and £29.35 RRP on Blu-ray Disc, extras include:
2|Entertain have announced the UK DVD and Blu-ray Disc release of Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead on 29th June 2009. David Tennant returns in the first of his final four Doctor Who Specials.
Delayed from its 25th May release, Planet of the Dead is released on DVD and Blu-ray with the Easter Confidential special making-of.
BBC Video have announced the Region 1 DVD and Region A Blu-ray release of Planet of the Dead for 28th July.
We're getting rather excited about the upcoming Torchwood five-day event and this preview just makes the wait even more unbearable!
BBC America have confirmed they are to broadcast both the recent special, Planet of the Dead and Torchwood - Children of Earth in a special science-fiction themed week to launch BBC America HD. Both programmes will be joined by the BBC Three hit, Being Human.
Things will kick off with the five-part Torchwood special on 20th July culminating with our favourite Timelord's first HD outing on 26th July.
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Karen Gillan has been revealed as the Doctor's companion when the Doctor Who returns for its fifth season in 2010. She joins Matt Smith who is taking over from David Tennant once he hands over the keys to the Tardis at the end of the year.
Gillan, 21, has previously had a guest part in the Pompeii-set series four episode, 'The Fires of Pompeii' in which she played a soothsayer predicting hard times ahead.
Piers Wenger, Executive Producer and Head of Drama BBC Wales, said 'We knew Karen was perfect for the role the moment we saw her. She brought an energy and excitement to the part that was just fantastic. And when she auditioned alongside Matt we knew we had something special.'
The fifth series will be one of the most important to the flagship BBC drama since its return to our screens with not only a new Doctor and companion, but a new producer in the shape of Steven Moffat taking over the reigns from Russell T Davies.
Given Moffat's track record as a writer on the series, here at The Medusa Cascade, we're cautiously optimistic on the show's future...
Related links:
Karen Gillan filmography at IMDB