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Friday, July 10th, 2009


torchwood_tv
12:38p
Heartbreak of Jack & Ianto

One of the things I've found most satisfying with the whole Children of Earth storyline is how well it's served the Jack and Ianto relationship. Honestly, the tail end of series one their relationship was utterly laughable - but how far we've come since then. Between series two, the recent audio dramas and this run of adventures, I'm at last feeling their love. It's real, and at times it's so convincingly heartbreaking.

Yes, I've seen Day Four at last - but I won't say anything further on the matter, not wanting to spoil anything for readers outside of the UK or Australia. Let's just say, it's another chapter in the "Janto" relationship, and quite an important one...

If you haven't seen the episode yet, avoid the comments section below.

***

Children of Earth - Day Four was watched by 6.2 million viewers; that's the highest figure yet! Normally shows that run across five nights see a drop-off throughout the week. Well, Torchwood is the exception! 27% of the available viewing audience were watching at the time, and it was the 2nd most watched programme of the day.

Our friends at the Doctor Who News Page report that 82,000 watched on BBC HD, and a further 232,000 watched the BBC Three repeat. A great success!

Torchwood: Children of Earth - Day Five is the final part of the serial, and airs tonight at 9pm on BBC One. It follows 15 hours later on Australian television's UKTV Channel.

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[ dr_is_in ]
12:23a
Children of Earth Day 4 Reviews

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the special reaction post edition of torchwood_three. Reactions contain spoilers for the fourth episode of Torchwood: Children of Earth and may contain spoilers or speculation about the rest of the week, the audio plays, Doctor Who, or prior seasons. Proceed at your own risk. If we missed your post, please leave us a message and you'll be added.

COMMUNITIES
Discussion post at [info]house_of_cooper
Rate COE: Day 4 at [info]torch_wood
Review and reaction posts at [info]torch_wood

REVIEWS
[info]copperbadge has 3 things about Torchwood Day 4
[info]fajrdrako thought it was intense
[info]estelofimladris is trying to make sense of what happened
[info]spiderine has 26 +1 thinkies
[info]mydeira thought it was brilliant writing
[info]aryas_zehral is hoping for a reset button
[info]_borntolose thought it was quietly funny at times
[info]neadods shares their thoughts
[info]nightanddaze thought it was pretty melodramatic
[info]dune_drd learned something new from Torchwood
[info]lonelybrit shares their thoughts on the ep
[info]fairyd123 thinks RTD doesn't really understand fandom
[info]ed_fortune really enjoyed the episode
[info]karenor thought it was the penultimate episode
[info]redscharlach talks about the episode
[info]sophiesgod is not sure how to process what happened
[info]doylefan22 says the proverbial has hit the fan
[info]rionaleonhart was distressed during the ep
[info]beccaelizabeth thought it was a bitter tragedy
[info]copycatgirl can't watch tomorrow
[info]calapine thinks the week keeps getting better
[info]padawanpooh gives it a 9/10
[info]auds77 talks about the ep
[info]koshi700 has a short, angry review
[info]la_esmeralda summarises their thoughts
[info]purebloodgirl95 was in complete shock
[info]peterwilliams thought it was sad stuff
[info]olorieloriginal talks about the season as a whole up to day 4
[info]joonscribble was saddened by the ep
[info]foui_the_brave thought it was a bad move for the show
[info]elura has a review in German
[info]shadowkeeper had an emotional breakdown after the ep
[info]oh_contraire is very distraught (Possible Day 5 spoilers)
[info]kaimu_art was gutted by ep
[info]metal_dog5 has a short review
[info]himekohimura doesn't think they can watch anymore
[info]rm thought it was exquisite
[info]zephyrprince thought it was realistic
[info]thescarletwoman shares their episode thoughts and speculates on day 5

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torchwood_tv
3:26a
He, Houdini

I don't know if this is public knowledge yet, or if it is how many people know about it. It might not even be true. I'm just reporting something that has been sent to me by one reader, who's apparently 'in the know' about these things. Only just got the email, having been at work since the afternoon...

In their own words (Can anybody confirm if this is true?):

"Apparently John Barrowman was filming Fifth Gear yesterday and narrowly escaped serious injury when his car rolled over. No one has said anything officially. Just heard about it. Would love to find out if it's true. Captain Jack is really unbeatable! This didn't come from me tho.."

Firstly, if true, John came to no harm whatsoever, so don't worry yourself. Secondly, how much of a real life Captain Scarlet... erm, Harkness even is he?

Updates to follow. Probably.

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Thursday, July 9th, 2009


torchwood_tv
11:58p
Wait... You Haven't Seen It Yet?

Day Four, that is. And the only reason why I haven't been able to watch it thus far is because of pesky work getting in the way. It means, however, that I have to stay off all the usual internet forums I read until I do, and I can't even open the comments box for the previous blog entry on this site, scared that it will reveal that Ianto is really one of the Chuckle Brothers, or another such mammoth twist to end all twists.

Wanna know the worst part? I've actually got the Blu-Ray sat right infront of me now, and if I wanted to I could sit and watch both parts and over indulge. But, get this, I'm too tired - so it'll have to save until I'm alive and/or alert enough to watch it tomorrow afternoon. Geez.

Anyhoo, I hope everybody reading at least had fun watching it. Apparently it had a stonking good cliffhanger, that I refuse to know anything about... *fingers in my ears*

I'm not alone of course, because as I write this the episode has yet to hit Australia, for instance. They have another few hours to wait. Still, that's not as bad as the Americans who still have weeks to go until CoE hits their screens (television, that is - I'm sure it's hit a good few computer screens already...). Even Ausiello of Entertainment Weekly hasn't seen what's in store for episode 4 (or 5 for that matter).

So, after reading all this, I'll sum things up in quite a helpful conclusion for you. I haven't seen the episode in question, but you probably have - and for that, I've had my revenge. You see I've made you sit here and read this blog post of mine, when there's no real point to it whatsoever, other than me confirming that I haven't seen an hour of television.

Guess I get the last laugh after all!

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Friday, July 10th, 2009


who_daily

[ finisterre ]
2:01a
Do you have a Doctor Who community or a journal that we are not currently linking to? Leave a note in the comments and we'll add you to the [info]who_daily reading list.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Because of the high posting volume and the quantity of information linked in each newsletter, [info]who_daily no longer links fanfiction that does not have a header. For an example of a good fanfic header, see the user info.

OFF-LJ LINKS
New glimpses of The Waters of Mars on the official site and;
The Medusa Cascade has new pictures and;
The Beeb has a shiny showreel for you!
Interview with Doctor Who Magazine supremo Tom Spilsbury

DISCUSSION & MISCELLANY
[info]jessikacast offers scans of the Doctor Who poster magazine from 1995
[info]timsinister reports back from a Seventh Doctor-centric meet-up in Manchester
[info]lady_meander screencaps Father's Day
[info]dameruth links to the new trailer with some comments
[info]thehornedgod posts an intriguing RTD interview
[info]measi hosts a Doctor/Jack/Rose friending meme

FANFICTION
COMPLETED
All She Has by [info]bananasandroses [Ten/Rose | PG]
a million minus one [ten/rose | PG]
I'm Not Waiting, I'm Drifting by [info]fading_xhopex [Donna | Teen]
Running by [info]aquakittie [ Ten/Rose | PG]
White by [info]sonicgirl2005 [Donna, Lance, Noble family, Doctor | PG]
On Loss by [info]torn_eledhwen [Ten, Wilf | PG]
Companions by [info]grlgoddess [Ten/Donna, Ten/Rose, Martha | PG]
The Pain of Loss And Healing (4/4) by [info]aquakittie [Tenth Doctor/ OC | PG]
How to Cheer A Species WHich, By Many, Is Knows to Be Non-Existent (Or: Why Rose Tyler is, In Fact, Fantastic) (Rose-Tinted World Remix) by [info]silvia_duchessa [Ten/Rose, Nine/Rose implied | U]
On My Own by [info]katherine_b [Ten, Donna | G]
Replacement by [info]mihane_echo [Ten, Donna | All]
Lost In Her by [info]cnd83 [Doctor/Donna | NC17]
Bound and Determined (the Unfettered Remix) by [info]jellybean728 [ Nine/Rose, Jack]
Got There by [info]sinecure [Nine, Rose, | G]
The Gingerbread House (2/?) by [info]fid_gin and [info]unfolded73 [alt!10/Rose | PG13]

WORKS IN PROGRESS
Won't Someone Please See The Dead People??? (10/?) by [info]popcorn_head [Doctor/Donna | PG]
Wrong Kind of Spice (6/?) by [info]catvampcrazines [Ten/Donna | NC17]
The Sum of His Parts (5/?) by [info]gruaig_rua [Tenth Doctor, Torchwood team, Mickey, Martha | PG-13]
Possibility (2/4) [Ten, Donna | PG]
Another Tale of Two Doctors (5/7) by [info]darkestboy [Doctor, Jackson Lake, Rosita, Master, Donna | PG-13]
Kissing Rose Tyler II (1/7) and (2/7)by [info]ilianacatspawn [Ten II/Rose | All Ages]
Dilemma (2/3) by [info]lindenharp [NIne/Rose/Jack | Teen]
A Christmas to Remember (15/?) by [info]jomel10 [Ten, Jackson, Rosita, Torchwood team, Mickey, Martha | NC-17]
Light In The Tunnel by [info]flash_of_ginger [Doctor, Donna | G]

CROSSOVERS
The Substance of Things Hoped For (22/29) by [info]jlrpuck [Rose Tyler/Peter Carlisle | K | crossover with Blackpool]
The God From The Machine by [info]kalichan [Ten | G | Torchwood CoE mild spoilers]
Posterity by [info]scarfman [Doctor, Buffy, Giles | PG | crossover with Buffy the Vampire Slayer]

ICONS & GRAPHICS
[info]asthenie_vd pays homage to the awesome of Delgado!master in icon form
[info]so_severushas Who, Tennant and Torchwood icons in a multifandom post
[info]creativeelf has some new Who icons
[info]alizarin_skies has some new series icons in a multifandom post

FANART & CREATIVE ENDEAVOURS
[info]snowgrouse has NSFW cartoonery
[info]future_tennant makes himself a dead ringer for Ten

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Thursday, July 9th, 2009


torchwood_three

[ _stolendreams_ ]
10:08p
Thursday, 9th July, 2009

Editors Note: If your item was not linked, it's because the header lacked the information that we like to give our readers. Please at least give the title, rating and pairing or characters. Spoiler warnings are also greatly appreciated. If you were not linked, and would like to be, contact us with further information and your link below. Thank you!

This is the regular edition of [info]torchwood_three. Episode Reviews and Reactions will be posted in a special edition newsletter.

I've done my best to mark all spoilers but tread with caution, especially since comments on some posts may contain spoilers that weren't in the original post. If you think any spoiler warnings need adding to this please comment and I'll edit them in


Off LJ Links
Digital Spy - Torchwood retains strong audience
The Sun - Torchwood is a blazing success
Broadcast Now - Torchwood Drops 300,000
[info]torchwood_tv Thought the last episode was 'explosive' (Beware, link url itself could be spoilery. Spoilers for COE Day Three)
Den of Geek interviews James Moran on writing for Torchwood
[info]allonzo Torchwood: Children of Earth - Day Four Trailer (spoilers)
[info]allonzo Torchwood: Children of Earth - Day Four Preview (spoilers)
[info]allonzo Outpost Gallifrey has Torchwood Day Three Ratings and a trailer for Day Four (spoilers)
BBC America has an interactive tour of the Hub
Express and Star - Torchwood finally gets it right

Discussion and Miscellany
[info]rm has thoughts about a remark from Day Three which has been causing some controversy (spoilers)
[info]letsey_x posts a Day Two picspam and links to a screencap gallery for the episode (spoilers)
[info]griggharris reports that Torchwood was a trending topic on twitter
[info]at_spes_non Has thoughts about Jack's love life and past (spoilers for COE Day One and 'Golden Age' Radio Play)
[info]koshi700 has some discussion and speculation about COE (spoilers up to Day Three and speculation and possible spoilers for Day Four and Five)
[info]qaffangyrl reports that James Moran responded to a question she asked about the Jack/Ianto relationship in COE (spoilers)
[info]marishna has screencaps from COE Day Three (spoilers)
[info]qaffangyrl types up some information shown on screen in COE Day Three (Spoilers)
[info]ultimatesilver has a picspam from Day One (spoilers)
[info]copperbadge has some thoughts about a remark from COE Day Three (spoilers)
[info]alba17 has a COE Day Two picspam (spoilers)
[info]dr_is_in has information from someone who has seen an advance copy of Day Four and Five (major spoilers for COE Days Four and Five)
[info]viwiel has information from James Moran's twitter on the possibility of a 4th series
[info]letsey_x has a COE Day Three picspam and a link to a screencap gallery

Fanfiction: One-Off/Complete
You Suppose? by [info]likemycoffee [Jack/Ianto | U | Spoilers COE Day Three]
The God from the Machine by [info]kalichan [Doctor, Jack, Ianto | All Ages | Spoilers for COE]
What I'm Looking For... by [info]iantos_coffee [Jack/Ianto | NC-17]
I suppose by [info]likemycoffee [Jack/Ianto | U | Spoilers COE Day Three]
We're Looking for Ianto Jones by [info]likemycoffee [Ianto | U | Spoilers for COE Days One, Two and Three]
The World is Always Ending by [info]never_more_cat [Jack/Ianto | PG | Spoilers for COE Day Three]
Common Bond by [info]sarren [Jack/Ianto, Gwen/Rhys | G]
Toxic by [info]santousha [Ianto, Mary | R]
Broken by [info]callyfin [Gwen | R]
Poker Face by [info]auds77 [Owen/Ianto | PG-13]
Orders by [info]laurab1 [Jack, Gwen, Ianto | PG | Spoilers COE Day Three]
Gone by [info]silverearthelf [Myfanwy | PG | Spoilers COE Day One]
Sometimes It's Better Not To Think by [info]wykling [Jack | PG-13 | Spoilers COE Days One and Two]
Survive by [info]temporal_witch [Jack/Ianto | 15 | Spoilers COE Day One]
Mental Overdrive by [info]nomdeplume13 [Jack/Ianto | PG-13 | Spoilers COE Day One]
Ugly Dog Tale by [info]phaetonschariot [Jack/Ianto | G]

Fanfiction: Works in Progress
It's Been A While - Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 by [info]captain_bdsm [Jack/Ianto Ianto/OMC John/Jack | Rated 15-18]
Unforeseen (23/35) by [info]teachwriteslash [Jack/Ianto, Martha/Tom, Gwen/Rhys | NC-17]
Ianto's Shattered World (3/5) by [info]sufferingfool [Jack/Ianto | NC-17 | Spoilers COE Day Three]
Wherever You Will Go (7/13) by [info]cjharknessgirl [Crossover: DW/TW | Jack/Ianto, Master, Doctor, Tish, Martha, Gwen, Owen and Tosh | NC-17]
Day Seven - Part Two and Day Eight by [info]zibal_01 [Ianto, Jack | NC-17]
Coming Out Angst (12) by [info]sarcastic_fi [Jack/Ianto, Ianto/OMC | Teen]
The Sum of His Parts (Chapter 5) by [info]gruaig_rua [Ten, Jack, Ianto, Gwen, Rhys, PC Andy, Mickey, Martha | PG-13]
Living The Dream (10/?) by [info]missthingsplace [Jack/Ianto, Gwen/Rhys, Andy, John, Martha, Owen, Tosh, Myfanwy | NC-17]
Relevant Information: Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 by [info]hmsbacklash [Jack/Ianto | M]
We Could Be Heroes (6/?) by [info]anduria_trianys [Jack/Ianto, Gwen/Rhys | Adult]
A Shot in the Dark (10/?) by [info]scarlet_reader [Crossover: Harry Potter/TW | Jack/Ianto | PG-13]

Fanfiction: Crossover
Once and Future by [info]10leaguesbeyond [Crossover: Merlin/TW | Merlin/Arthur, Jack/Ianto, Merlin/Jack | PG-13]

Icons & Graphics
[info]jaquedark has two COE banners (spoilers for COE Day Two and Day Three)
[info]like_evil has 60 icons from COE Day One (Spoilers)
[info]creativeelf has 31 Torchwood icons
[info]_pseudofriends has 20 icons from COE Day Three (spoilers)
[info]solookup has 9 Torchwood icons as part of a large multi fandom icon post
[info]seether_79 has 15 icons from COE Day Two (spoilers)
[info]drop_down_dead has 7 icons for COE Day Thre (spoilers)
[info]so_severus has 7 Torchwood icons
[info]letmypidgeonsgo has 50 icons from COE Day Two (spoilers)

FanArt
34 Torchwood animations from COE Day Two by [info]airdateTITLE by [info]airdate (spoilers)

FanVids
Three Torchwood fanvids by [info]avantgardenism

You can reach us in the comments or at torchwood.three@gmail.com

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torchwood_three

[ such_heights ]
1:29p
Reaction Post: Children of Earth: Day Three

Editor's Note: Day One posts are those posts containing only discussion of Day One. Day Two and Day Three posts may have discussion of previous episodes. Please be aware that there may be spoilers and speculation for future episodes/audio plays/Doctor Who in any of the links. Proceed with caution!

CHILDREN OF EARTH

Day One

Communities:

[info]whoniverse_pl: reaction post [Polish]

Reactions/Reviews:

[info]ultimatesilver has a Jack/Gwen picspam of a moment from 3x01
[info]boji always wanted Torchwood to be Spooks with aliens.
[info]at_spes_non has thoughts on Jack's love life and past.
[info]elegaer has a worry.
[info]thescarletwoman has bullet points.
[info]cs_whitewolf has thoughts on Rupesh.

Day Two

Communities:

[info]torchwood_aus: discussion post.
[info]house_of_cooper: discussion post.
[info]whoniverse_pl: reaction post [Polish]

Reactions/Reviews:

[info]never_evil is a capslocking mess about Day One and Day Two
[info]boji thinks Gwen kicks ass.
[info]at_spes_non has bullet points on Day One, Day Two, and The Golden Age.
[info]drho has a picspam recap. [NSFW]
[info]letsey_x has Day Two picspam.
[info]_stolendreams_ loved it.
[info]laurab1 thinks it's more excellent TV.
[info]_borntolose thought it was even better than the first episode.
[info]fajrdrako has thoughts on characterisation.
[info]qthewetsprocket has the good, the bad, and the ugly.
[info]donutsweeper has reaction and a question.
[info]iceandlime thought it lived up to the opening episode.
[info]jadesfire2808 posts reactions as they come.
[info]shinyjenni enjoyed it with reservations.
[info]elisi thinks Ianto is awesome.
[info]evilgeniuslady has bullet points.
[info]selenak thinks it's suspenseful, well-written, and well-acted.
[info]shapinglight found the action silly.
[info]londonkds has predictions.
[info]tencrush has bullet points.
[info]thescarletwoman has bullet points.
[info]fajrdrako has a wishlist.
[info]lipsum thinks it was awesome.
[info]fajrdrako has an afterthought.
[info]caladria rewatches with comments.

Day Three

Off-LJ

Torchwood TV: The Best 5 Hour Movie EVER!
Torchwood Newsroom: Polls, Reviews and Verdicts.
The Comic Book Examiner thinks an answer to a question brought up in Torchwood: Children of Earth may be found in Doctor Who - spoiler in the link
Torchwood finally gets it right from the Express and Star
Digital Spy has the verdict on Torchwood: Day Three
Airlock Alpha has a review of Torchwood: Day Three
Torchwood retains strong audience from Digital Spy
Torchwood is a blazing success from The Sun
Torchwood Drops 300,000 from Broadcast Now

Communities:

[info]house_of_cooper's reaction post.
[info]torch_wood: rate the episode.
[info]torch_wood: review post.
[info]torch_wood: reaction post.
[info]torchwood_aus: discussion post.

Reactions/Reviews:

[info]jadesfire2808 thought this felt like a 'turning point' episode
[info]lcacbc speculates about Ianto.
[info]qaffangyrl has a tidbit from Day Three.
[info]wtfbrain has bullet points.
[info]evilgeniuslady likes the mini-series format.
[info]selenak continues to be happy.
[info]bejewelled with immediate reactions.
[info]tencrush has bullet points.
[info]koshi700 has speculation about the aliens.
[info]boji can see RTD's hands on the reins.
[info]dr_is_in has a short review.
[info]thescarletwoman has bullet points.
[info]lipsum thinks it started clunky.
[info]kalichan thinks this was a moody, tense episode.
[info]thefannishwaldo rants a bit.
[info]spiderine has 39 + 1 thinkies.
[info]fajrdrako hates to think the series is half over.
[info]neadods has some fragmentary points.
[info]copperbadge has three things.
[info]sheryden found the end difficult to watch.
[info]dune_drd has bullet points on Day Two and Day Three.
[info]joonscribble has a theory about the aliens.
[info]mydeira thought it was a filler episode with fabulous little moments.
[info]redscharlach has bullet points.
[info]nestra thought it lagged a little.
[info]fairyd123 found it nerve-shredding.
[info]_borntolose is surprised it's still good.
[info]lonelybrit has bullet points.
[info]tencrush has a comment on Ianto.
[info]rionaleonhart reveals the terrifying aliens of Torchwood.
[info]londonkds thinks someone's been watching Babylon 5.
[info]paratti thought it was an awkward transition episode.
[info]beccaelizabeth thought it was made of middle.
[info]nostalgia_lj has bullet points.
[info]calapine is tricked into thinking it's like Proper Doctor Who.
[info]elisi has !!!
[info]padawanpooh gives it 7/10.
[info]rm thought it was tightly-written.

If you would like your reaction added to the reaction post, leave a comment below.

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torchwood_tv
12:40p
"The Best 5 Hour Movie EVER!!"

At least that's how one of our readers is describing Torchwood: Children of Earth so far. I guess they're not alone in that opinion, as the ratings for Day Three indicate that the figures have gone back up to the level they were at on Monday, with 5.9 million people watching. That's 300,000 up from the night before, making the programme the 3rd most watched of the night (after the soaps) with an audience share of 27.1% and an amazing audience appreciation of 90/100 - to put that in its place, anything over 85 is considered exceptional.

The BBC HD figures, BBC Three repeats and iPlayer views also remain very strong.

It's astonishing just how well received this mini series has been thus far. People at my work who used to scoff at the mention of Torchwood before have been coming up to me and saying how brilliant they're finding this adventure, and asking when the next series starts. My family are addicted, too. Oh, and for people on the bus or on the street it's watercooler television, as everybody I hear is talking about it.

Torchwood has become must watch television, great stuff.

Honestly, the BBC would be fools not to recommission the drama now, wouldn't they?

Torchwood: Children of Earth - Day Four airs tonight on BBC One from 9pm, and is also showing across in Australia mere hours later, at 8:15pm on UKTV.

Why don't you follow this blog for all the latest, up-to-date Torchwood news?

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Wednesday, July 8th, 2009


torchwood_tv
11:15p
They've Come For Your Children!!

Another explosive episode tonight, huh? I must admit that I'm finding the 456 creature utterly, utterly creepy. It's one of those things that I think they should keep hidden from us as viewers, much like the Alien in the Alien series. As soon as we're granted a full look at the thing, it loses all sense of mystery and horror - because nothing 'real' can live up to what our imaginations might conjure up regarding the thing.

On another note, am I the only one who's noticed how little airtime Captain Jack/John Barrowman has had during the last couple of episodes? They've very much been lite on the character - maybe because Barrowman is off here, there and everywhere filling in as presenter on gameshows, or panel shows, or whatever. I miss him, in a strange way.

***

You can read the blog of Day Three's co-writer James Moran here, and there's also an interview with him over at Den of Geek! for your enjoyment, here.

Let us know what you thought of tonight's episode in the comments section below. If you missed it, it's available via BBC iPlayer (UK only, alas) for the next 7 days.

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torchwood_three

[ pluvial_poetry ]
6:33p
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Editor's Note: If I didn't link to your post today it's because there wasn't enough information in your header to make a link. Especially for fanfiction, the editors at T3 need a title and a pairing. Ratings and spoiler warnings - definitely a bonus. If you'd like to have your fic or item linked, please leave a comment below.

Stay tuned for an Episode Reviews and Reactions Post later...



Off-LJ Links
HuffingtonPost - Torchwood is one of Summer TV's Best.
io9 - Torchwood's Debut a Hit.
Torchwood helps BBC1 take the ratings lead
Guardian - Torchwood with 6 million viewers
COE Day 3 Trailer [Spoilers]
Up Close With Gareth David Lloyd
Interview with Torchwood writer James Moran
TW Magazine on Facebook - TW Cast at DVD signing July 17th

Discussion and Miscellany
[info]explodeyy posts a COE Day 1 Picspam. [Spoilers]
[info]letsey_x has a COE Day 1 Picspam/Screencaps Post.
[info]alba17 shares a COE Day 1 Picspam.
[info]marishna - Screencaps from COE Day 2.
[info]ayalanetzer has a COE Day 2 Picspam.
[info]rabecka wonders What the dark secret in Jack's past might be? [Possible Spoilers]
[info]fajrdrako with 10 Things They'd Like to see in Season 3.
[info]qaffangyrl has an issue with the trailer for COE Day 3. [Spoilers]
[info]fajrdrako - Thoughts On Characterizations in 'Children of Earth'. [Spoilers]

Fanfic

Complete/One Shot
Little Fish by [info]misswinterhill [Jack | PG]
Ever Ever After by [info]erikssiren [Jack/Ianto, Gwen, Tosh, Owen | PG]
The Back Seat by [info]gingerbreadlass [Jack/Ianto, Gwen, Rhys | PG-13]
In the car (drabble) by [info]gogo_didi [Jack/Ianto | Spoilers COE Day 2]
Unbreakable by [info]laurab1 [Jack, Gwen, Ianto | R | Spoilers Season 3]
A More Comfortable Sleep by [info]acceb23 [Jack/Ianto | NC-17]
Habit by [info]applesun202 [Jack/Ianto | NC-17]
A Moment in Between by [info]salienne [Jack/Ianto, Gwen, Rhys | PG]
Sealed by [info]cherryfeather [Jack, Martha | PG-13 | Spoilers Season 3]
Digger (drabble) by [info]likemycoffee [Jack/Ianto | PG | Spoilers Season 3]
Panic (drabble) by [info]likemycoffee [Jack/Ianto | PG | Spoilers Season 3]
Ianto had no-one by [info]suellen128 [Jack, Ianto, Gwen, Rhys | R | Spoilers Season 3]
Jack... We're having a baby by [info]mrs_teaboy [Jack/Ianto | PG | Spoilers COE Day 1]
In and out by [info]mylodon [Jack, Ianto | PG]
Torn Apart (drabble) by [info]never_more_cat [Jack/Ianto | PG | Spoilers COE Day 1]
Reunion (drabble) by [info]never_more_cat [Jack/Ianto, Rhys, Gwen | PG-13 | Spoilers COE Day 2]
Revolver (drabble) by [info]laurab1 [Jack | PG | Spoilers Season 3]
One good man by [info]sadera992 [Jack/Ianto | PG | Spoilers COE Day 1]
Why? by [info]805belladonna [Jack/Ianto | R | Spoilers COE Day 2]
How Ianto Jones Fell Into Stereotype and Became a Village Person (drabble) by [info]blackstronghold [Ianto | PG | Spoilers COE Day 2]
Sugar and Spice by [info]kuroshokora [Jack/Ianto | NC-17]
Toxic by [info]santousha [Ianto/Mary | R]
Mutual Service: Interlude (Procedural Process) by [info]phaetonschariot [Gwen, Ianto | PG]
What It Comes Down To (drabble) by [info]adribetty394 [Jack/Ianto | PG | Spoilers COE Day 1]
Start a Fight (drabble) by [info]gogo_didi [Ianto | Spoilers COE Day 3]
the broadening sky by [info]la_esmeralda_ [Jack/Eleanor, Duchess of Melrose | PG]

WIP
Unforeseen (chap. 22) by [info]teachwriteslash [Jack/Ianto, Martha/Tom, Gwen/Rhys, Donna/Andy | PG-13]
Ianto's Shattered World (part 2) by [info]sufferingfool [Jack/Ianto | NC-17]
Eram quod es, eris quod sum (chap. 21&22) by [info]randomhouses [Jack | R | x-over with House]
Wherever You Will Go (chap. 6) by [info]cjharknessgirl [Jack/Ianto, Team | NC-17]
Bred in the Bone (part 15) by [info]merucha [Jack, Ianto, Andy, Tosh | PG]
The Life and Death of Vampires (part 6) by [info]caz251 [Jack/Ianto]
In Flagrante Delicto (chap. 6) by [info]thrace_adams [Jack/Ianto | NC-17]
Guilt (part 66) by [info]et_muse [Jack/Ianto, Ianto/Lisa | PG-13]
Living the Dream (part 9) by [info]missthingsplace [Jack/Ianto, Gwen/Rhys, Team | NC-17]
Back To The Future! (part 27) by [info]piper08 [Jack/Ianto, Gwen/Rhys, Martha/Tom | NC-17]
Secrets With Problems (part 3) by [info]cghardy [Jack, Owen | PG | x-over with Doctor Who]

Icons and Graphics
[info]ayalanetzer has 1st Episode Jack/Ianto Icons.
[info]dropsilhouette with 16 Torchwood Icons.
[info]thefannishwaldo posts 16 COE Day 1 text Icons.
[info]fanarts_series has 20 COE Day 1 Icons.
[info]ayalanetzer posts 50 COE Day 1 Icons.
[info]renestarko - 15 Torchwood Icons.
[info]cryssiemarsters with 15 COE Day 2 Icons.
[info]_pseudofriends has 25 COE Day 2 Icons.
[info]lindsey_grissom has 28 3x01 Icons.
[info]mosaiclife posts 10 Torchwood Icons.
[info]drop_down_dead has COE Day 2 Icons.
[info]miss_jaffacake with 20 COE Day 2 Icons.
[info]fanarts_series has Season 3 Wallpapers.
[info]sadera992 has COE Icons and Banners.
[info]letmypidgeonsgo posts 50 COE Day 1 Icons.
[info]so_severus with 7 Torchwood Icons.
[info]fanarts_series posts 20 COE Day 2 Icons.
[info]airdate has COE Day 1 Animations. [Spoilers]
[info]sueworld2003 has COE Day 2 Artwork.

Vids
[info]cupidsbow with a Jack/Ianto vid, 'Shot In the Back'. [Spoilers]


You can reach us in the comments or at torchwood.three@gmail.com

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who_daily

[ omphalos ]
9:06p
Wednesday, 8th July

Do you have a Doctor Who community or a journal that we are not currently linking to? Leave a note in the comments and we'll add you to the [info]who_daily reading list.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Because of the high posting volume and the quantity of information linked in each newsletter, [info]who_daily no longer links fanfiction that does not have a header. For an example of a good fanfic header, see the user info



Off LJ Links
What was Outpost Gallifrey's news page is now the Doctor Who News Page and can be found here. LJ RSS feed here.
Brittrack's Dragoncon schedule has been published. (Link via [info]acciochocolate)
Unreality SF reviews audiobook The Rising Night by Scott Handcock.
The Doctor Who: Forever Janette comic has been updated.


Discussion and Miscellany
[info]ugerchucker has compiled an alphabetical list of companions.
[info]derooftrouser has compiled a 'Top Ten of Terror' - a list of adapted lyrics.
[info]kyrina has a Partners in Crime picspam.
[info]measi is hosting a Doctor/Jack/Rose OT3 friending meme.


Challenges/New Communities
[info]whochorus posts a reminder about the current challenge.


Fanfic

Completed/Single Part fics
The Unrealities of Summer by [info]lilianvaldemyer (Doctor/Donna | PG)
Alice's Idea by [info]flash_of_ginger (The Doctor, Donna | G)
Time Lord Medicine by [info]time_converges (Ten/Donna | PG)
Ghosts at Weddings by [info]fantastickitty (Ten, alt!Ten/alt!Donna | PG)
Drabble: Untitled by [info]jadekirk (Thirteen, OC | PG13)
The Most Important Woman in the Universe by [info]amberfocus (Donna, Ninth Doctor/Rose, Jack | PG)
Drabble: Don't Let Go by [info]shining_moment (Ten, Donna | G)
The Consequence by [info]flash_of_ginger (The Doctor, Donna | G)
One Last Night by [info]mischief89 (Jack, Martha | PG-13)

Remixed Fics
Transcendental Moonlight (There's Something New Here), The Soapbark Remix by [info]ladychi (Tenth Doctor/Rose | Teen | Remix of Transcendental Moonlight... by [info]synecdoche)
Sex Drive (The Shifting Gears Remix) by [info]spikewriter (alt!Tenth Doctor/Rose | R | Remix of Sex Drive by [info]fid_gin)
Mad, Bad (The Auld Acquaintance Remix) by [info]karenor (Ten/Rose | All Ages | Remix of Mad, Bad by [info]spikewriter
Finding Rose (The Forty-three Days Remix) by [info]azriona (Ten/Rose, brief OC | PG | Remix of Finding Rose by [info]rude_not_ginger)
Throw Your Arms Over Your Eyes and Greet This Brand New Day (The Doctor's Hope Remix) by [info]unfolded73 (Ten II/Rose | Teen | Remix of Throw Your Arms... by [info]biggrstaffbunch)
Warming Up (the Body Heat remix) by [info]fid_gin (Tenth Doctor/Rose | R | Remix of Warming Up by [info]karenor)
I know (the maybe later remix) by [info]_thirty2flavors (Ten/Rose | G | Remix of I Know by [info]melnay13)

Works in Progress
Doors of Time (1/?) by [info]galadriella1 (Dup!10/Rose, Jack, Gwen, Ianto, Mickey, Martha, OCs | Teen)
Mirror Image (2/5) by [info]dark_aegis and [info]wendymr (Ninth Doctor, Jack, Rose | PG)
The Slow Path Home (4/?) by [info]callme_al01 (Tenth Doctor, OC, Rose, Donna | R)
How The Other Half Lives (2/?) by [info]plasticsoull (Ten/Rose | Teen)
The Pain of Loss and Healing (3/5) by [info]aquakittie (Doctor/Original Companion | Teen)
I Thought it Would Last Forever (2/10) by [info]jeprdyfrndly (Eighth Doctor, Rose | PG-13)
Don't Blink (5/?) by [info]rosewarren (Rose, Ten | PG)
Twin Solitudes (4/?) by [info]doctorsdiva (Ten/Rose Jack/OC | NC-17)

Crossovers
Eram quod es, eris quod sum Arc 2(8+9/?) by [info]randomhouses (Jack, Ianto, Tenth Doctor, Adric, many other characters | R | Crossover with House, the Discworld, Pirates of the Caribbean, and many other 'verses)


Icons & Graphics
[info]casett has 42 Doctor Who icons.
[info]solookup has six Rose/Ten icons.
[info]nilhuanwen has 18 School Reunion icons.


Fanart and Creative Endeavours
[info]shigure_doggy19 is looking for advice on a Sarah-Jane cosplay.
[info]flossiepots has made a TARDIS from a plastic ice cream container.



You can reach us in the comments or at whodaily@gmail.com.

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torchwood_tv
9:58a
Britain is Taken!!

The second episode of the five part Children of Earth serial grabbed an average of 5.6 million viewers last night - just 300,000 short of the night before. That's not an all that significant drop in viewers, so I'd say the prospects for a fourth series just got that little bit better...

(That 5.6 million translates to 24% of the available viewing audience... oh, and the show was - for the very first time ever! - the most watched programme of the day. It beat the likes of the soaps, and the Michael Jackson memorial over on BBC 2.)

As for some reactions...

Ed Martin is loving how the series has become 'event' television.

Charlie Jane Anders has some horribly nice things to say about the show.

It's 3 stars out of a possible 5 from DigitalSpy.

***

Torchwood: Children of Earth - Day Three airs tonight on BBC One, at 9pm. In Australia that same episode airs a mere 15 hours later, at 8:15pm on UKTV.

Why don't you follow this blog for all the latest, up-to-date Torchwood news?

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Tuesday, July 7th, 2009


torchwood_three

[ themonkeycabal ]
9:19p
Editor's Note: Day One posts are those posts containing only discussion of Day One. Day Two posts may have discussion of Day One as well. Please be aware that there may be spoilers and speculation for future episodes in any of the links.


Children of Earth


DAY ONE

Reactions/Reviews
[info]alba17 witha Day One picspam
[info]godofwine with and OMG and some brief Day One thoughts
[info]donutsweeper with some Day One comments
[info]laurab1 thought Day One was brilliant
[info]qthewetsprocket with some thoughts on the good, the bad, and the ugly of Day One
[info]_borntolose thought it was pretty good
[info]shinyjenni despite some criticisms, really enjoyed it
[info]londonkds has some scattered thoughts
[info]evilgeniuslady thought Day One was pretty darn awesome
[info]caladria with some day one thoughts
[info]_charon with some random thoughts



DAY TWO

Communities & Misc.
[info]torch_wood review post
[info]torch_wood reaction post

Reactions/Reviews

[info]rm says "this is finally the show we always thought Torchwood could be"
[info]spiderine with "48 + 1 Thinkies about "Day Two"
[info]mydeira loves Days One and Two
[info]kita0610 thought Day Two was amazing
[info]copperbadge was swept up in the awesome
[info]neadods Is squeeing (with one or two reservations and a couple of "huh?"s) [Spoilers, CoE 1 and 2]
[info]dr_is_in thought Two was much better than One (but still, not quite awesome)
[info]kalichan reviews the ep and finds it beautifully balanced and tightly presented
[info]thefannishwaldo comments while watching
[info]lonelybrit with some Day Two thoughts
[info]nestra has a few thoughts on Day Two
[info]sheryden with some love for Day Two
[info]redscharlach with thoughts and comments
[info]karenor Loved it, despite a few complaints
[info]fairyd123 found it very fast paced, but had not quite as many nice character moments as Day One
[info]padawanpooh says it's a "fabulous pile of rubbish", and gives it 9/10
[info]rionaleonhart is surprised by two good eps of Torchwood in a row
[info]beccaelizabeth with some pleased thoughts
[info]such_heights with some brief thoughts on Day Two
[info]nostalgia_lj has some love, and some confusion at having watched two good eps of TW in a row
[info]paratti loves their show
[info]calapine with some thoughts and love
[info]fajrdrako thought it was a bit of a rollercoaster ride
[info]kayra42 says "omg!"
[info]angelcure has found Days One and Two to be fantastic
[info]alba17 with some Day Two reactions



If I missed your link, please drop us a comment and we'll add you in.

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torchwood_tv
10:29p
John Barrowman's Bum!

Ever since the BBC forced the Doctor Who production team to cut a scene in the 2005 episode "Bad Wolf" which would have featured the sight of Mr John Barrowman's bum, we've been promised that one day Captain Jack Harkness would find another reason to take his clothes off and show us his peach. Well, fanboys and fangirls (who probably spend too much time wishing this sort of thing into existence) tonight your wishes came true!

That episode really kicked things up a gear or two, huh? Personally I'm loving Lois Habiba, played by the very lovely Cush Jumbo (fantastic name, too!!). If she doesn't find her way into the show's regular cast next series, there's no justice in the world. She's beautiful, clever and has ten times more charisma than Freema Agyeman's Martha Jones ever did. I was watching her tonight, and thought to myself - "hang on, she has more character depth in two episodes than Toshiko Sato did after two whole series!" Another sign of the show's growing confidence and maturity.

Anyhoo, enough from me - what did you guys and gals at home think? Did you too love Cush, or was it John's tush that really had you going? Or Ianto's "Here He Comes in a Great Ruddy Tractor?" (Ben Foster fans will know straight away what I'm referring to there..!) Let us know in the comments section below, why don't you?!

Torchwood: Children of Earth - Day Two is available over the next 7 days via iPlayer.

Why don't you follow this blog for all the latest, up-to-date Torchwood news?

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torchwood_three

[ crunknwj ]
4:47p
Tuesday, July 7, 2009

If your item was not linked, it's because the header lacked the information that we like to give our readers. Please at least give the title, rating and pairing or characters. Spoiler warnings are also greatly appreciated. If you were not linked, and would like to be, contact us with further information and your link below. Thank you!

Please Note: This is the regular edition of torchwood_three. Episode Reviews and Reactions will be posted in a special edition newsletter. More info can be found here. (This should include all links to community reaction/review posts)

FYI all posts have been tagged with (Spoilers!!!) if they contain them. Tread carefully. If I missed something that's spoilery, let me know and I'll fix it. Thank you. Enjoy tonight's episode!


Off LJ Links
[info]torchwood_tv torchwood_tv approves, plus a few links to some Eve, Gareth, and John interviews. (Spoilers for saftey sake!)
[info]allonzo Day Two Preview (Spoilers!)
Life imitates new Torchwood story from the BBC


Discussion and Miscellany
[info]staceyuk has speculation on how tarrot cards could relate to Children of Earth.
[info]torch_wood's Reaction Post for 3x01 (Spoilers!!)
[info]torch_wood's Poll for 3x01 (This is safe yay!)
[info]wickedground has screencaps from 3x01 (Spoilers!)
[info]nixxie_ with speculation about 2 pics from the BBC's website (Spoilers!)
[info]marishna has HD screen caps from 3x01 (Spoilers)
[info]thescarletwoman meta's over relationships (Spoilers!!!!)
[info]minervamoon muses over a specific line in 3x01 (Spoilers!)
[info]jadesfire2808 caught up with the radio plays (Radio Play Spoilers)
[info]esporamor gives us Monday night's ratings (maybe Spoilers in comments?)
[info]qaffangyrl has a few funny tweets from Tom Price (PC Andy (Spoilery? Maybe?)
[info]__kali__ send in your email/twitter responses for Charlie Brooker's new show about Children of Earth!
[info]torch_wood's reaction post for 3x02 (Spoilers!!!)


FanFiction

Complete/One Shot
Blood Runs Red by[info]hmsbacklash [Jack/Ianto | R ]
The First 100 Years by [info]skellerbvvt [Jack | PG-13 ]
Dream Dream, Even for a Little While by [info]aliano [Team, Jack/Ianto, Doctor | NC-17 | Possible 3x01 Spoilers (mentions of Ianto's family) ]
Lost Archives: Under "A" for Andy by [info]huskyfriends [Jack, Gwen, Andy, Team | G ]
Ianto Has Been Seen by [info]gogo_didi [Ianto | Unrated | Spoilers for 3x01 ]
Death, It Always Starts With Death by [info]topgeargirl2 [Jack/Ianto | PG-13 ]
Archer Road Bridge (5/5) by [info]lawsontl [Jack/Ianto | NC-17 ]
Child of Earth by [info]likemycoffee [Jack/Ianto, Gwen/Rhys | Unrated | Spoilers for 3x01 ]
Running by [info]copycatgirl [Jack/Ianto | PG-13 | Spoilers for 3x01 ]
Through the Night We Cruise by [info]shadings [Jack/Ianto | NC-17 ]
Unbreakable by [info]laurab1 [Jack, Gwen, Ianto | R | Spoilers for 3x01 ]
Kick at the Darkness (Till it Bleeds Daylight) by [info]liadan14 [Jack/Ianto | R | Spoilers for 3x01 ]
Torture by [info]branwen_blaidd [Jack/Ianto | NC-17 ]
Lusus Naturae by [info]hmsblacklash [Team | PG-13 ]
Price by [info]sam_storyteller [Jack/Ianto/Gwen | PG-13 | Spoilers for 3x01 ]
Couples, Trios, and One Night Stands by [info]canaana [Jack/Gwen/Ianto | PG-13 ]
Three Fics by [info]phaetonschariot [Jack/Ianto | G to NC-17 ]


WIP
Conspiracy Theories (15/?) by [info]nomdeplume13 [Jack/Ianto | PG-13 ]
Used to Be Friends (6/?) by [info]cghardy [Gwen, Ianto, Martha, Owen | PG-13 ]
Back to the Future (26/?) by [info]piper08 [Jack/Ianto, Gwen/Rhys, Martha/Tom, Doctor, OC | NC-17 ]
Unforseen (21/35) by [info]teachwriteslash [Jack/Ianto, Martha/Tom, Gwen/Rhys, Donna/Andy, Mickey, Doctor, Rose | NC-17 ]
Ianto's Shattered World (1/5) by [info]sufferingfool [Jack/Ianto | PG-13 | Spoilers for 3x01 ]
Wherever You Will Go (5/13) by [info]cjharknessgirl [Jack/Ianto, Gwen, Owen, Tosh, Doctor, Master, Tish | NC-17 ]
Shattered Looking Glass (Chapter 6) by [info]pygymuse [Jack/Gwen, Ten/Rose | PG-13 ]
From Out of the Past (5/?) by [info]evester [Jack/Ianto, Gwen, OC's | PG-13 ]
The Life and Death of Vampires (5/9) by [info]caz251 [Team, Jack/Ianto, Tosh/Owen | Unrated ]
Torchwood Bedtime Stories: The Reunion (Part 3) by [info]goddess_ophelia [Jack/Ianto | 12 ]
Living the Dream (8/?) by [info]missthingsplace [Jack/Ianto, Gwen/Rhys, Andy, John, Martha, Owen, Tosh, Myfanwy | NC-17 ]
Relevant Information (Chapter 1) by [info]hmsbacklash [Jack/Ianto | M ]
In Flagrante Delicto (5/9) by [info]thrace_adams [Jack/Ianto | NC-17 ]
When Ianto Met Jack (1/?) by [info]mysticalmayhem1 [Jack/Ianto | PG-13 ]


Icons and Graphics
[info]jaquedark has some icons from 3x01 (Spoilers!)
[info]_pseudofriends with 19 icons from 3x01 (Spoilers!)
[info]ushitora_icons made 16 S3 promo icons (Spoilers?)
[info]rabecka has some 3x01 icons (No Spoilers, still tread carefully)
[info]you_fit_into_me with two quote icons from 3x01 (Spoilers!)
[info]airdate made 3x01 gifs (Spoilers!)
[info]drop_down_dead with some 3x01 icons
[info]ilikethequiet with 16 3x01 icons
[info]bm_shipper has 32 3x01 icons
[info]miss_jaffacake made 25 icons from 3x01
[info]thefannishwaldo with 16 text icons based on 3x01


FanArt
[info]sueworld2003 made a quick art piece based around a scene in 3x01


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