Comments on: Doctor Who Series 5 spoiler: new companion http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/09/doctor-who-series-5-spoiler-new-companion/ I am an astronomer, writer, and skeptic. I likes reality the way it is, and I aims to keep it that way. My real name is Phil Plait, and I run the Bad Astronomy blog. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:30:08 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Gemini71 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/09/doctor-who-series-5-spoiler-new-companion/comment-page-1/#comment-198458 Gemini71 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:59:58 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/09/doctor-who-series-5-spoiler-new-companion/#comment-198458 On the one hand, I am dismayed that they didn't consider Rachel for the role. However, on the other hand, by casting Karen Gillan, Moffatt has gone for an unknown. It's good to see that new talent is being tapped for the next generation of TV and film starlets. On the one hand, I am dismayed that they didn’t consider Rachel for the role. However, on the other hand, by casting Karen Gillan, Moffatt has gone for an unknown. It’s good to see that new talent is being tapped for the next generation of TV and film starlets.

]]> By: UltimateDrWhoFan http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/09/doctor-who-series-5-spoiler-new-companion/comment-page-1/#comment-197894 UltimateDrWhoFan Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:15:06 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/09/doctor-who-series-5-spoiler-new-companion/#comment-197894 I agree with Prospero. I have been watching Dr Who since I was in 6th grade. The Mawdryn Undead is an excellent and distinctive story that depicts the limit of regenerations. If TimeLords could truly live forever then wouldn't Gallifrey have been quite overcrowded? Especially because the TimeLords did not side with the concept of leaving Gallifrey at all except for sending delegates to events. They labelled the Dr a criminal for leaving Gallifrey which leads one to believe that they do not like reaching outside their own atmosphere. The seried has more than ample evidence that TimeLords simply watch over the universe and not interfere which is their highest law. (Sorry this is getting a bit long). It is true that the TimeLords had the ability to transcend the 12 regeneration limit but immortality seems a bit unlikely. After all, in the Five Doctors, it is stated that Rassilon (the greatest TimeLord) had achieved immortality but that it was a curse. In fact, in the Five Doctors, the second Dr makes the comment that noboby really knew the extent of Rassilon's power. So it would seem that the gift of immortality is not impossible nor improbable. I agree with Prospero. I have been watching Dr Who since I was in 6th grade. The Mawdryn Undead is an excellent and distinctive story that depicts the limit of regenerations. If TimeLords could truly live forever then wouldn’t Gallifrey have been quite overcrowded? Especially because the TimeLords did not side with the concept of leaving Gallifrey at all except for sending delegates to events. They labelled the Dr a criminal for leaving Gallifrey which leads one to believe that they do not like reaching outside their own atmosphere. The seried has more than ample evidence that TimeLords simply watch over the universe and not interfere which is their highest law. (Sorry this is getting a bit long). It is true that the TimeLords had the ability to transcend the 12 regeneration limit but immortality seems a bit unlikely. After all, in the Five Doctors, it is stated that Rassilon (the greatest TimeLord) had achieved immortality but that it was a curse. In fact, in the Five Doctors, the second Dr makes the comment that noboby really knew the extent of Rassilon’s power. So it would seem that the gift of immortality is not impossible nor improbable.

]]> By: Jfretton http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/09/doctor-who-series-5-spoiler-new-companion/comment-page-1/#comment-192823 Jfretton Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:54:13 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/09/doctor-who-series-5-spoiler-new-companion/#comment-192823 ohk im really dissapointed that they will replace david tennant as the docter its just goona be so boring i hope thenext docter is up to the task. ohk im really dissapointed that they will replace david tennant as the docter its just goona be so boring i hope thenext docter is up to the task.

]]> By: Doctor Who Series 5 SPOILERS: New companion! | Bad Astronomy | Discover Magazine http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/09/doctor-who-series-5-spoiler-new-companion/comment-page-1/#comment-187011 Doctor Who Series 5 SPOILERS: New companion! | Bad Astronomy | Discover Magazine Fri, 29 May 2009 15:30:47 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/09/doctor-who-series-5-spoiler-new-companion/#comment-187011 [...] looks like the old rumors were wrong: the new companion for the Doctor has been officially announced by the BBC: it’s a [...] [...] looks like the old rumors were wrong: the new companion for the Doctor has been officially announced by the BBC: it’s a [...]

]]> By: JellyBaby http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/09/doctor-who-series-5-spoiler-new-companion/comment-page-1/#comment-182539 JellyBaby Sun, 10 May 2009 16:17:41 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/09/doctor-who-series-5-spoiler-new-companion/#comment-182539 Bjoe said "Took one look at her picture, and wondered, Why another horsey blonde? Sorry to be blunt. But it was hard to watch Billie Piper because all I could see were her teeth." Yeah, but has anyone noticed Hannah Murray's ears? Can't take my eyes off them!! lol Bjoe said “Took one look at her picture, and wondered, Why another horsey blonde? Sorry to be blunt. But it was hard to watch Billie Piper because all I could see were her teeth.”

Yeah, but has anyone noticed Hannah Murray’s ears? Can’t take my eyes off them!! lol

]]> By: booki http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/09/doctor-who-series-5-spoiler-new-companion/comment-page-1/#comment-175244 booki Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:15:13 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/09/doctor-who-series-5-spoiler-new-companion/#comment-175244 cool i think lynda with a y should return cool i think lynda with a y should return

]]> By: Cyberwoman http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/09/doctor-who-series-5-spoiler-new-companion/comment-page-1/#comment-175236 Cyberwoman Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:29:26 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/09/doctor-who-series-5-spoiler-new-companion/#comment-175236 We have had the 1st special and the next special is set to take place soon... not in december, we are having 3 more specials and matt smith is not taking over the role until christmas!!! We have had the 1st special and the next special is set to take place soon… not in december, we are having 3 more specials and matt smith is not taking over the role until christmas!!!

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