Series 3 progressing Nicely

Just a quick update from Christel towers. I have been struck down with a mysterious throat infection recently and so work on Series 3 of Christel Doctor Who has slowed somewhat. However, I am pleased to report that episodes 1 and 2 have now wrapped filming and only need subtitles and effects adding. I have also started episode 3 and have about 7 minutes of filming in the bag, which hopefully means that I should meet the December deadline with ease (famous last words and all that).

This has of course meant that series 2 of ARNIE has taken a back seat. Never fear the series will be here before long, infact I am nearly finished episode 1, even though I haven't cast any voice actors yet. I will of course keep you up to date with what is happening ARNIE and Doctor Who; wise, until then...keep checking back.

Set Report 7: The gate to somewhere...

Filming for episode 2 has been very secretive. We know very little about the episode, but what we do know is that it has been described as "game changing" and that by the end of it you are not sure who is who and what is really going on. We did manage to catch this shot after filming had completed however. What this is supposed to represent is unknown but it is believed to be something pivotal to not only the episode but the entire series.

Series 3 Trailer (and BIG spoilers) soon...

As promised, I am busy preparing another trailer for Series 3 of Christel Doctor Who which I hope will be online by the end of September. Whilst this is old news in itself I can promise that the new trailer will contain HUGE spoilers about the character lineup for series 3. So far we know the following characters are returning...







The Doctor (obviously)
The 10th Doctor (David Tennant version)
The 11th Doctor (Matt Smith version)
ARNIE
Roger Parris
Tabitha Mortimer
Amy Pond
The White Guardian
The Black Guardian

So who else is there to come back? I am really interested to know what you the fans think? Who would you like to see in series 3 and why? Answers in the chatbox or comments please.

Set Report 6: The Second Act

Filming for episode two of series 3 began today with principal photography taking part in an alleyway set. The TARDIS was seen and was prepped for visual effects, presumably to either land or take off. ARNIE was seen on set as well as the Doctor, which confirms that the two will indeed meet up in series 3.

Set Report 5: All's well that ends well...

Principal filming has now wrapped on episode 1 of series 3 and the main characters are now undergoing catchup shots for the SFX work for the episode. The most interesting shot of the day was being setup in the "museum exhibition room" where a prop named "the gate' was being readied to have some visual effects applied to it.  Explosions, ripple effects and alarm sounds were heard throughout the day. Sounds like something big is going down.

Christel Doctor Who of the Week - Come along Pond(s)...

Amy Pond did not recognize the Doctor when she met him at the end of series 2. As of yet the reasons for this are unknown, but I can tell you that she will reveal to the Doctor where she is in her time-stream in a conversation during series 3. I can also reveal that you will NOT be seeing Rory in series 3. When you see what I have planned for Amy and what role she has to play you will understand.

2012...?

As you know Christel Doctor Who is set to go on a hiatus in 2012 and I had originally planned for it not to return until 2013. However, a number of people (although mainly Blink ;) ) have pointed out that a complete break may not do the popularity of the series much good, and that they simply don't want to go a whole year without seeing something.

Therefore I am toying with the idea of some special episodes. I did it in 2009 to launch the series and it seemed to work quite well. I am thinking along the lines of three seperate stories, but perhaps five minutes longer than a normal episode. This is all just an idea at the moment but I have got some stories in mind that would work out. Obviously until Christel Doctor Who Series 3 is finished I can't confirm what will happen next year, but I am thinking about it.

This of course leads me nicely into series 4. I am going ahead with it, Christel Doctor Who will not stop after series 3, so don't panic. I want to up the quality of the writing AND the episodes significantly, which was the main reason behind the break in 2012. Once the new year rolls round I will be able to confirm a number of my plans and ideas for the future of the series, so be sure to look out for that. Until then, there is ARNIE series 2 and Christel Doctor Who series 3 to look forward to.

Series 3 Trailers

I have had several people ask me about trailers and teasers for both ARNIE series 2 and Christel Doctor Who Series 3. I am currently working on series 2 of ARNIE and I hope to have it ready soon, when the series is ready then I shall put a trailer together.

As far as Christel Doctor Who goes I have now pretty much finished the first episode of six and the first teaser trailer has already been shown. I am hoping to have another trailer ready for the end of September(ish) and then I am planning a special set of "Character" trailers focused on the different characters that will appear in series 3. Hopefully these will appear throughout November and lead nicely up to the premiere of the series in December.

Series 3 Trailer Breakdown

The Christel Doctor Who series 3 trailer debuted on August 30th and contained a number of pieces of footage that actually revealed a significant amount about series 3. Diving straight in, the first shot shows that Roger Parris and ARNIE will both be making an appearance...

 Now this may come as a suprise to those of you who are waiting for ARNIE series 2 because as you know it is set in the distant future on New Earth, so quite how ARNIE and Parris have a role to play is as of yet unknown.

The next big reveal was this young lady, who of course you all know as Tabitha Mortimer. Now you may be asking what the point of her leaving at the end of series 2 was if she is coming back in series 3, but believe me that will all be explained...

And last but by now means least was these two gents. Thats right the guardians (black and white) of time will be back for series 3 (but you knew that really didn't you). I also suppose that it goes without saying that they will of course be pulling the majority of the strings. Note however, how I said the majority of the strings...hmmm...let intrigue rein...

I should also point out that this is by no means "it" in terms of big suprises for series 3. There are a lot of "wow" moments that I originally included in the trailer but then took again for fear of giving too much away too early.

The trailer also finished by quoting a December 2011 release date for the series. I should tell you that my plan at the moment is to release the series in December and organise it so that the final episode plays out on New Years Eve, but of course, this is subject to change.

Set Report 4: Not quite the louvre...

Filming for episode 1 of series 3 began wrapping up today and also moved inside for work to begin on the SFX shots. Now whilst we know that there are a heavy amount of SFX shots to work on for this episode we don't much about them, however we did manage to sneak a quick picture of the set used for the entrance to the "museum" that has now finished filming on. See what you think below...