Sad News: the Passing of Richard Griffiths

The Late Richard Griffiths  (( July 31st 1947- March 28 2013))

Today we learned that we lost the wonderful  Richard Griffiths  due to complications following heart surgery yesterday, Thursday March 28th 2013. He was 65.  He is properly best known for as Uncle Vernon Dursley from the Harry Potter movies, and Uncle Monty from the movie Withnail & I. He also played Jeltz in the Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. Also with  some sad serendipity I was watching  Sleepy Hollow  last night in which he played  Magistrate Philipse.  It may seem silly but when ever I hear of a death of an actor I like, I feel like I had lost a dear friend. R.I.P Mr. Richard Griffiths, you will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to his Family, friends and fans though these tough times.
 

"The ABCs Of_____" Poll is up

I am planning on starting the next one July 1st ((or August 1st, Let me know what you guys think)). So you have until June 30th to vote, but don't worry if there is more then one you want to do or if the one that is chosen is one you have little to none knowledge about, I am planning on doing these every month, or every other month.  Of course I am always up for suggestions, so if there is any subject you like that is up for vote, just let me know, and I may put it up for vote. :)

Future "The ABCs of____" ideas

I am having a lot of fun with my "The ABCs Of Doctor Who." I hope everyone else having fun, either doing it or seeing the pictures.  I was thinking sometime in the near future after we finished up with this current challenge, I could start up another "The ABCs of____"  challenge.
     Here are some of the ideas I have had in mind:

A very Whovian Birthday Party!

March 11 just happens to be quite a popular birthday date for the Whovian family. There is four birthdays today!

Happy Belated Birthday Yee Jee Tso

I am sorry this is late. Yesterday, March 10th, was Yee Jee Tso, birthday. He is of course known for playing Chang Lee "The Asian Child." in the 1996 Doctor Who movie.  I hope he has many many more birthdays to come.


Follow him on Twitter: @yeejeetso

The ABC's Of Doctor Who Photo Challenge Instagram Slideshow

 I want to thank everyone who is participating in my Photo Challenge, I hope you are having as much fun as I am. I am enjoying seeing everybody's pictures on Instagram, Twitter and/or Facebook. Keep up the great work, and maybe this  "The ABC's of               "  Photo challenge won't be an "One and done" thing. Let me know what you think!

The ABCs Of Doctor Who- A Photo Challenge

Today I started a impromptu Doctor Who Photo Challenge.  Each day for the next 26 days I am going to find something Whovian for each letter of the Alphabet. I hope you guys join in! :) **Update** You can get your pictures from any form of Doctor Who media including the spin-offs ((I.E Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Etc)) **Update #2**: You can used "Real Life" for the subject, such as actors/actress names, Story/Episode names, Show Runners, Directors, Writers, Composers, Etc Etc Etc.  **Sigh** Maybe I should actually plan things BEFORE I start them..... Here is a wiki  link of lists of Doctor Who, to help with the harder letters.
Doctor Who Lists

Doctor Who on Twitter

There are many people who are part of the Doctor Who family on Twitter. Here is a non complete list of them ((I will keep updating when I can, plus you guys can help, if you want to))

In Loving Memory: Nicholas Courtney

Nicholas Courtney ((Dec. 16 1929- Feb. 22 2011)) as The Brigadier

Two years ago today; we had to say good-bye to the wonderful Nicholas Courtney. He, of course, played Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart, on Doctor Who.  His first story on Doctor Who, was in the first four episodes of the 1st Doctor's story "The Daleks' Master Plan", He played Special Security Agent Bret Vyon. The first story he played as Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart was the 2nd Doctor's story "The Web Of Fear". He is definitely one of the most iconic characters of the show. Between the televised stories and the Big Finish Audio stories, he acting along with the first 8 Doctors. He also played The Brig,on The Sarah Jane Adventures, which, of course starred, the late Elisabeth Sladen, in the episode "The Enemy of the Bane" .  You are extremely missed, Nicholas Courtney, and you will always be held in special place in the hearts of The Doctor Who family. R.I.P     

Happy Birthday Christopher Eccleston

Join me in wishing Christopher Eccleston a very Happy Birthday. He turns 49 today! Everyone, of course, will know him as the 9th Doctor in Doctor Who. He also was in G.I Joe: Rise of Cobra, he played McCullen/Destro. He was also John Lennon in Lennon Naked. He is going to be in the upcoming  Thor movie: Thor: The Dark World.  Once again, I hope Christopher Eccleston has a wonderful birthday.

Christopher Eccleston (as the 9th Doctor)

Gallifrey One Instagram SlideShow

So I might not be at Gallifrey One, this weekend but here is an Instagram slideshow of the event.  P.S If anyone who the reads this blog and is at/went to Gallifrey One, leave a comment about your experience if you want to! Thank you! :)                                      

Happy Birthday Warwick Davis!

Warwick Davis: February 3rd 1970

Please help me with wishing Warwick Davis a very Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday Elisabeth Sladen.

Elisabeth Sladen (( February 1st 1946- April 19 2011))

Today would have been Elisabeth Sladen's 67th birthday.She, of course, played the lovely Sarah Jane Smith, in Doctor Who, K9 and Company, and The Sarah Jane Adventures. She will always have a special place in my heart. She was my first Classic Doctor Who companion, My first Classic Doctor Who story was The Time Warrior, which was the introduction of Sarah Jane Smith. You are extremely missed, Mrs. Sladen.  You may no longer be here, but you will never be forgotten.

Sad News: The passing of Bernard Horsfall

Two days ago, The Doctor Who universe lost another dear  family member. Mr. Bernard Horsfall died at the aged of 82. He was in four Doctor Who televised  stories. First he played Gulliver in one of my all time favorite 2nd Doctor stories: The Mind Robber. Then he played one of the Time lords that made the 2nd Doctor regenerate in the last episode of  The War Games.  Then he played the character Taron in the 3rd Doctor's story Planet of the Daleks.  Last but not least he played Chancellor Goth in the 4th Doctor's story The Deadly Assassin . He also was in the Big Finish Audio story Davros  He was also in the Granada's version of The Hound of the Baskervilles, a Sherlock Holmes story. He played Mr. Frankland. He also was in one of my favorite movies, Braveheart. He played Balliol   My heart goes out to his family and close friends during this difficult time.

Here is Bernard Horsfall playing Gulliver in the Doctor Who story "The Mind Robber

Happy Belated Birthday, Daphne Ashbrook

Daphne Ashbrook playing Dr. Grace Holloway. I love her smile  

I meant to post this yesterday, but you know how real life tends to sneak up on you. Anyway yesterday, January 30th was Daphne Ashbrook's birthday! Daphne played the 8th Doctor's companion: Dr. Grace Holloway in the 1996 Doctor Who Movie.  Here is to many more birthdays for the lovely Daphne!

You can follow her on Twitter:: @DaphneAshbrook
and you can friend her on Facebook: Daphne Ashbrook
and you can visit her website: http://daphneashbrook.com/