Written by Phil Ford
Directed by Gary Russell

Better than I expected if I'm being candid.

The animation is a weird choice but at least it's somewhat more expressive than the one for The Infinity Quest.

The story was a neat idea - Area 51 in the backdrop of 1950's America.

I don't know why Georgia Moffet got some initial criticism for her American accent. It was fine for me and Cassie was proactive enough as a companion, though I liked Jimmy a bit more. I take it by the end they became a proper couple.

Stark and the US government weren't portrayed any different to any other story. Foolish against the Doctor at first and then allying with him when realising the Viperox couldn't be trusted.

There was another fixed point in time theme here. That's why the Viperox were not killed, even though they certainly added to a body count.

I liked Rivesh and Seruba and the war flashbacks. At least Stark let them go in the end.

Some of the series music was a bit mixed. One or two times they were a little tacked on in places.

Lighter in tone than the last Tenth Doctor adventure seen but certainly worth watching again, 7/10.

Review ... http://shawnlunn2002.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-review-of-doctor-whos-dreamland.html

Something of a dull week. The November chills and rotten weather conditions certainly are being felt and in my neck of the woods, there's been some flooding and rising rivers. Not pleasant. Still have to do Christmas shopping. I never do that stuff early.



I've been reading some interesting spoilers for True Blood's third season, which starts filming next month. Apparently there's talk of roping in Michael Emerson for a role once Lost's sixth season finishes airing. We're also suposed to be getting Russell Edgington/Talbot, Alcide and by the sounds of it, Claudine and maybe Claude. I'm currently just getting into the second season now.

Speaking of Lost, the last season is due for February 9th on ABC with a double bill. Here's hoping we're in for one hell of an ender.

I don't need to remind US viewers but Dollhouse is back next Friday (Sci-Fi UK viewers get it in January 2010) and not only is Summer Glau making her appearing as Bennett but Alan Tudyk will be returning as Alpha during the seventh episode.

Glee is also a few weeks off here as well for UK viewers. Soon I'll see what the hype is about and as part of their November sweeps, Desperate Housewives are doing a plane crash. Resisting the urge to make 815/316 reference. Just about.

I also read to my misfortune that Holly may be getting a sister on Brothers And Sisters, who ends up dating Tommy. Come on, writers - viewers want less Harper screen time not more. Just give us Kevin/Scotty action instead and oh and dirtch Ryan seeing as this season is doing nothing to integrate him into things organically.

Fanfiction Stuff



I've been doing more of the stuff lately and varying it up a little.

Brothers And Sisters - Tied Up Too Tight

Kevin/Justin, office hostage situation. Didn't think I'd ever do fic for this show. Maybe I'll do a Kevin/Scotty slash thing next ... http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5477579/1/Tied_Up_Too_Tight

Buffy The Vampire Slayer - The Queen's Speech

It's up now. It's festive themed. Will have allusions/spoilers for the Season 8 comics. http://sword.borderline-angel.com/viewstory.php?sid=2598

True Blood - Out Of My Head

Sookie/Eric, hours after their first meeting. Not a romantic story but it's my first for that verse ... http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5525304/1/Out_Of_My_Head

Whoverse - Amy/Mistaken Identity/Blackout

The first is a spec piece on 11th Doctor/Amy Pond, the second is a 4th Doctor/Harry Sullivan story and the third a work in progress in a 10th Doctor/Torchwood one ... http://www.whofic.com/viewuser.php?uid=7893

Doctor Who - 4x16: The Waters Of Mars



One of the best, darkest episodes of the new series.

- Top marks to David Tennant and Lindsay Duncan. Adelaide was a wonderful second character for this one.
- We've done fixed points in time before but now the Doctor's arrogance got the better of him. I even kind of hated him by the end.
- Ood Sigma at the end. Harbinger of death much?
- The Dalek appearance was neat but expected. Gadget amused and the Mars shots were great as well as the score.
- That trailer. Wilf, Donna, the Master, Lucy, more Ood. Can it be Christmas Day now?
Review for this episode is up here and on Blogspot. Dreamland airs December 5th on BBC2 from 10am. The End Of Time Part 1 airs on Christmas Day.

Merlin - 2x08/209: The Sins Of The Father/The Lady Of The Lake



One was revealing, the other gave Merlin a girlfriend.

- Good casting with Emilia Fox as Morgause. She's got to come back, yes?
- Uther should've told Arthur the truth about Igraine. That's been apparent for some time now.
- Merlin and Freya were sweet. Pity she had to die.
- Arthur's fitness jokes made for an amusing subplot.
Sweet Dreams airs tomorrow at 6.05pm on BBC1.

The Sarah Jane Adventures - 3x09-3x12: Mona Lisa's Revenge/The Gift



Good but this show can deliver better.

- Mona Lisa was done rather comically in places. Worked most of the time I guess.
- Luke actually acted like a teenage boy and nearly died.
- Next time no finale featuring Slitheen or Blathereen. I want the Trickster.
- Picnic scene at the end was really cute.
Review for these episodes are up here and on Blogspot. Season 3 is available on DVD in 2010.

True Blood - 2x02: Keep This Party Going



Um, this was brilliant. Objectivity's going out the window here.

- Maryann can start orgies and turn Sam into a dog. Danger ahead.
- Although there's chemistry, Tara should tread carefully with Eggs. Or run the opposite direction.
- Sookie/Bill/Jessica. Interesting dynamic. Of course Jessica was gonna turn on her dad.
- Eric/Lafayette - also interesting. Pam's also at her sarcastic best.
- Jason needs to get away from those Fellowship freaks and fast.

Review for this episode is up here and on Blogspot. I'll get round to Scratches and Shake And Fingerpop soon.

V - 1x02-1x04: There Is No Normal Anymore/A Brand New Day/It's Only The Beginning



Not as good as the opening episode but it's still watchable.

- At least Erica, Jack, Ryan and George are trying to be smart with dealing with the V's.
- I like Lisa but Tyler is still a bland idiot.
- Anna's gameplaying is good. Chad is so getting reeled in by her right hand man.
- Trailer for 2010 was terrible. And Dale was wasted.

The show debuts on Sci-Fi UK in 2010.

The Week In Who (Spoiler Warning, Seriously!)

- Above is the picture for The Writer's Tale: The Final Chapter, due for a January 2010 release.
- David Tennant has filmed his role in Catherine Tate's A Christmas Carol (Nan as Scrooge, people) and is also filming a pilot for NBC called Rex Is Not Your Lawyer. He's also reading CBBC stories on Christmas Eve.
- Analysis of the trailer for The End Of Time Part 1 here ... http://shawnlunn2002.blogspot.com/2009/11/darkness-only-heralds-one-thing-doctor.html
- Spoilers for Season 5 and the Children In Need trailer here ...http://shawnlunn2002.blogspot.com/2009/11/that-man-is-dead-doctor-who-christmas.html
- Karen Gillan's cousin, Caithlin Blackwood has been cast in an episode for Season 5. Richard Curtis has announced that Tony Curran will play Van Gogh in his episode.
- Expect idents as part of Project 3 during the Christmas period.
- Season 3 of Secret Diary Of A Call Girl will air on Showtime from January 25th, so ITV2 will be airing it earlier than that.
- Christopher Eccleston and Carey Mulligan have been cast in a film together.

Song Of The Blog

Shakira - Did It Again



It's not bad and it's been on the radio frequently enough.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_kHUpkfaAs

Written by Brian Buckner
Directed by Michael Lehmann

Written by Rupert Laight
Directed by Alice Troughton

Getting caught up in other kinds of stuff, I neglected to address the cancellation of Dollhouse. I wish I could say it was a shock to the system but it isn't. It's a shame though, because Season 2 was showing an increase in quality and there are plenty of other things that FOX could bin instead.

Now that the show is gone, what are Joss Whedon's options? I can think of a few.

- Try taking the series to another station. Albeit a smaller one than FOX and even they might not be interested. Dollhouse is pretty out there as series go. Though SyFy are a likely choice.
- Movie it? It worked for Firefly mainly but I can't see studios fighting over themselves to bring this series to the big screen.
- Concentrate on the Buffy comics. 2010 will finally see Season 8 end and I'm pretty sure we'll get spoilers about Season 9 as well.
- Do another TV series. Preferably not on FOX.

What are other people's opinions on the Dollhouse situation? Were FOX right to pull the plug or has Joss Whedon been shafted by the wretched station once again?

Review can be read here .... http://shawnlunn2002.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-review-of-angels-in-america.html

( Spoilers, Duh! )

( Spoilers, Duh! )The End Of Time Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfIcmcWcZxE