Special By By Earl Dittman Jul 31, 2011 in Entertainment When David Tennant left his Doctor Who gig last year, many weren’t sure actor Matt Smith could take over the iconic role as the Time Lord. With one viewing of Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1(on Blu-ray/DVD), there is no question Smith is perfect for the jo "A lot of people said that it was going to be impossible to win over David Tennant’s fans, because he will always be seen as the Doctor," admits the English, 29-year-old Smith during his recent North American visit to meet the U.S. press (TCA) and North American Doctor Who fans (Comic-Con). "But David told me if I just be myself, and play the Doctor the way I felt he should be played, everything would fall into place. And he was right. Fans are really quickly taking to me as the Doctor. I’m shocked, because I thought David was the best Doctor," Smith adds with a laugh." Smith’s latest performances as the Doctor are now available on the just released Doctor Who: Series 6 Part 1 for Who fans the world over. Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1, a two-disc DVD and Blu-ray set, containing seven episodes of the current Series 6 is being split into two parts, with DVD/Blu-ray release dates in July and in early November, closely following their premiere runs on BBC America. Karen Gillan in Doctor Who BBC/Warner Bros. "Making Doctor Who can be a long, painstaking process, it can be tough work, but I wouldn’t have any other job in the world," the Northhampton, Nothhamptonshire native actor confesses. "I love the actors I work with, the brilliant words and jokes I get the chance to say, the fun of making a series like this...I mean, we are making Doctor Who, how could you not have a better acting job? I’m shooting for the title of the actor who played the Doctor the longest. Now, that’s a title I’d be proud to have." Matt Smith and Karen Gillan in 'Doctor Who' BBC/Warner Bros. What interested you the most about portraying Doctor Who? "That's a really interesting question. What interests me about the Doctor is that I think he’s got so much blood on his hands. And clearly he’s the most intelligent man in the universe and one of the most humane but you know, there are so many facets to exploring that man and it’s been a real privilege." Do you think that story-wise, structurally or even from the support from fans there has been a big transition from David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor to yourself, as the Eleventh Doctor? "I think the Doctor is the Doctor -- always. Luckily, I have great support from the people all around me. I just try to be as clear and creative as I can be. I was very grateful that I was given the freedom and platform to do it." In your first episode ("The Eleventh Hour) as the Doctor, did you really eat fish stick and custard? "Yes, sort of. I had to eat twelve of them but look, the fish sticks were actually coated coconut. But twelve of them, it’s a lot. That’s just sort of a three, four minute scene and of course, he’s just got out of the TARDIS and stuff so he’s so hungry. He needs food. But it’s a clever scene, isn’t it? Clever on Steven Moffat." Matt Smith as 'Doctor Who BBD/Warner Bros. Where you looking at a particular age to play the new Doctor? "The Doctor is 907 and there are hardly any people in that age group." Wasn't the Doctor about a 1,000 years old? "He was a bit of a senior citizen, but I liked that." You seem pretty happy with your visit NYC. "Wow, what a place! I could live here. I love it here. What a city! You’ve got everything here man. So cool." Do you think you might do a Doctor Who episode in NYC sometime soon? "Yes. There’s a lot of people in charge as well as (producer/writer) Steven Moffat -- so start the political campaign. I would love to do an episode here." Karen Gillan, in Doctor Who BBC/Warner Bros. Mr. Moffat said it would be easy to do a show in New York. He would just put up a green screen and everyone could stand in front of it." "That sounds like something he might say," In the episode "The Forest of the Dead" we were introduced to a very important character named River Song (portrayed by ER and Croupier star Alex Kingston) How did the character develop. "Moffat explained to me that he never meant for the character to develop the way it did. I had the scene in the library with the Doctor meeting someone and I realized this person had to trust him immediately, I thought, 'Ihe easiest way to do that would be to have her be an old friend of the Doctor’s,' but I thought, ‘Oh, that’s lame. How about an old friend he hasn’t met yet?’" What happened from there? "Then of course that plot line just took over the rest of the show. I think the stuff we’ve got with River Song this season is really exciting and adventurous. It’s rubbish when you meet someone you watch on TV and go, ‘You’re really boring.’" In the episode "The Girl in the Fireplace." we are introduced to the brilliant characters such as the Clockwork Men. Will be seeing them again in another?" They were sort of just repair robots that went a bit wrong. We don’t have too many stories about repair droids with rubbish plans to fix things. This time they’re going to steal the ear of Henry the VIII!" Are there any historical figures that you would like to use in the show? "We've had him meet Winston Churchill and Vincent Van Gogh, over the years, and it's been kind of a very, very good idea so Moffat went with that. I do slightly wonder have we played that gag too many times now, I mean, we’ve done it twice this year with Winston and Vincent so we haven’t got big plans until someone will get up tomorrow and think, ‘Oh, that’s good.’" When did it feel like fans had accepted you as Doctor Who had you had become a hit and become a hit to you? "For me, it's quite remarkable to jump into something with a legacy. Now, is as good a time as any to say I realize that it's truly popular." Arthur Darvill in Doctor Who BBC/Warner Bros. How does Matt Smith feel about playing such an iconic role? "It was bizarre... because no one had a clue who I was." If you could be a Time Lord, what would be your favorite time period to visit? "I'd go visit the dinosaurs, but I'd pick up Frank Sinatra on the way." How would you describe the Doctor's relationship with River Song (Alex Kingston)? "The first time that the Doctor met River, she died, but now she's come back under this new tenure as the new Mrs. Steve Moffat, but we don't now who she is. She just kind of sweeps in and sweeps out of the episodes and causes the Doctor all kind of havoc and madness -- and saves his life on numerous occasions. She knows more about his future than he does, which for the Doctor is a very bizarre and strange concept, because he usually knows the most. So he finds it quite infuriating. Therefore, it kind of creates a funny and flirtatious atmosphere. It makes the Doctor uncomfortable, which I think is good because not much does." It's goes with that old adage of behind every good man... "...Is a good woman, absolutely." David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor Who BBC/Warner Bros Does the relationship between the Doctor and River Song develop nicely throughout the season? "It does, and there are rather huge cliffhangers throughout. There's a great amount of drama, because you never know when you are going to see her." Does it seems like America is finally wrapping its head around Doctor Who? "Very much so, because it has been getting very high numbers on BBC America, I mean, there is a huge culture of science fiction going on in the States already. Luckily, Doctor Who has an universality to it in terms in the way that it can tell stories and stuff." How are you dealing with the transition of becoming a everyday, working actor into a famous English TV stars and a British cultural icon? More and more people are really recognizing you as Doctor Who. "It's strange really...I mean, yes and no, I find myself wearing more hoodies than I used to, hiding my face from people. (Laughs) I guess the thing about Doctor Who is that it crosses so many generation lines. Just recently, I had a Sunday lunch on a public bus with Natty and Harmony, who were about eight- and nine-year-old girls, and their friend Charlie showed up, and they were ecstatic to be talking to the Doctor. I got to learn so much about the Doctor from a five, seven- and eight-year-olds perspective. And it can be the same with the viewers my age. They were telling me all about what their mom and dads and even how their grandparents though their grandparents felt about the series. It crosses all boundaries." Maybe with the hoodies you are just making a fashion statement. You are just being more urban? "Maybe so, I'm just being more cool. A hipper Doctor for a hipper millennium." ]When Doctor Who returns from it's summer hiatus in late August, the first show will be the rather controversial "Let's Kill Hitler." Are fans going to be in for a shock as their favorite Time Lord appears to kill or save Adolf Hitler? "It's going to be a real barn stormer. There's a great monster in it. Obviously, Hitler is in it -- which is kind of fun. We go to Nazi Germany just before the advent of the war in a very mad and Doctor Who-ey sort of way. I'm very proud of it, I think it's one of my favorites so far. The whole latter part of the season is really strong." Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill. Alex Kingston and the rest of the cast of 'Doctor Who' BBC/Warner Bros. So, it's definitely anti-Hitler? "I think we can unequivocally say we're against Hitler. I think the worst thing you can do to that awful man is take the mickey out of him on Doctor Who. Don't worry, we're not going to save Hitler." What other surprises expect to see and hear during the rest of Season 6? "They can expect quite a few 'twists and turns' with the next phase of the season. You don't know it yet, but there is 'loads more' to come for River Song and Alex Kingston. The second half explores the emotional impact that the big plot twists have had on the characters." Doctor Who Series 6, Part 1 Bonus Features: Two Monster files, "The Gangers" and "The Silence," two of the Doctor’s most challenging opponents. For more on Doctor Who, visit his Official Site at NOW ON BLU-RAY AND DVD: Fox Burn Notice: The Fall Of Sam Axe As every fan of Burn Notice fan knows, Michael (Jeffrey Donovon) and Fiona (Gabrielle Anwar) need Sam Axe (Bruce Campbell) to help pull off all their schemes, missions and plots. But before Sam Axe joined up with Michael and Fiona, he had a life before him -- and a very dangerous one at that. Axe, portrayed by Bruce Campbell, who collaborated with director Sam Raimi, to become a cult favorite with the midnight movie crowd for his performances in The Evil Dead Dead, Evid Dead 2 and Amy Of Darkness, has an explosive, secret film of his own in The Fall Of Sam Axe. Once a Navy Seal, on his last mission, Commander Sam Axe is assigned to visit the deep jungles of Columbia, South America. His mission: to determine if military aides are needed to deal with "Espada Ardiente" (Flaming Arrow), a deadly terrorist organization that threatens innocent lives. Upon arriving there, though, things are more complicated than imagined -- Sam discovers that he is merely a pawn in a plot -- a far-reaching and diabolical plot that Sam must fight to stay alive. The rebels are really a small civilian clinic deep in the jungle. Sam must know save the clinic's doctors and patients from certain death. Like Burn Notice, the series, The Fall of Sam Axe is filled with wry, witty humor and dangerous, gritty and raucous thrills. This is an essential for any Burn Notice fan. Burn Notice: The Fall Of Sam Axe Bonus Features: Extended Version of Feature Never Before 5een on Cable; "The Fall Of Jeffrey Donovon" featurette; Audio Commentary and Deleted Scenes. Eone Haven: The Complete First Season The small town is in Maine. Based on the book The Colorado Kid, written by horror author Stephen Kind. And there is a whole lot of paranormal activity when FBI Agent Audrey Parker visits her home to investigate a murder. You are now in Haven, and when Stephen Kink is involved, anything is in store. Like Stephen King meets The X-Zone, when FBI Agent Audrey Parker (Emily Rose) travels to Haven, Maine to uncover the killer of a local ex-con, but soon discovers that the small town is a refuge for people with supernatural afflictions. Now, it's up to her to unlock Haven't mysterious secrets, including the hidden truth about her past. Starring Emily Rose and longtime "friend" Eric Balfour, soon discover the town holds many secrets. Most importantly, Haven also holds the key to unlocking the mysteries of Audrey's past. Season 2 of Haven began airing July 15 on SyFy. Haven Bonus Features: Twelve Audio Commentaries with Cast and Crew:" Welcome To Haven," VFX og Haven and Mythology" featurettes'; Six Behind-the-Scenes Video Blogs; Additional Interviews with Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant and Eric Balfour and Season Two Writers' Room Sneak Peek. Paramount/CBS.Showtime The United States Of Tara: The Third Season It's impossible to miss actress Toni Collette -- in her multiple Emmy Award-winning role -- trying to be an everyday suburban housewife, one woman haunted by a cast of characters -- but they are all in her own head - in this hilarious, offbeat comedy with lots of personality. The United States Of Tara comes from the mind of creator and writer Diablo Cody and executive producer Steven Spielberg, and the series also stars John Corbett, Rosemarie DeWitt, Brie Larson and Keir Gilchrist as Tara's understanding, at-wit's-end Gregson family. In this Third and Final Season, she is pushed to the edge and the stakes are raised for Tara and her family. The real fun begins when Tara goes back to college with all of her alters (personalities)—who quickly turns the school upside down with the help of English comedian Eddie Izzard (guest stars as one of Tara's professors) and her return to school sends Tara's family’s complicated, ridiculous life into a tail spin. The big question is: will Tara and her alters manage their ways through the boundaries of higher education? So, join Tara and the Gregson family as they dramatically navigate the halls of academia. The United States Of Tara: The Third Season DVD set features all 12 chaotic and laugh-filled episodes from the hit Showtime series. Fox Dylan Dog: Dead Of Night + Donnie Darko: 10 Anniversary EditionParanormal crime scenes combined with comedic mishaps are all in a day’s work for New Orleans’ most surreptitious investigator in Dylan Dog: Dead Of The Night. The most recent actor to portray The Man Of Of Steel in Superman Returns, Brandon Routh, stars as Dylan Dog, a supernatural detective who will visit where the living dare not show up-- facing friend and foe alike in the monster-infested backstreets of The Big Easy. Equipped with an edgy wit and an armory of silver and wood-tipped bullets, Dylan must solve a list of killings before an epic war ensues between his werewolf, vampire and zombie clients. Based on one of the world's most popular comic books (over 60 million copies sold), this inventive, incisive and hard-hitting horror comedy will slay you with its tongue-in-cheek humor and genuine frights. Also starring Peter Stormare, Anita Briem, Taye Diggs and Sam Huntington, written by Thomas Dean Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer, directed Kevin Munroe and produced by Scott Rosenberg and Gilbert Adler, Dylan Dog: Dead Of Night is available in a single disc Blu-ray and DVD. DONNIE DARKO: Let the nightmare begins! Now you can celebrate this horror cult classic with the 10th Anniversary of this brilliant psychological thriller with this extra special secial 4-disc edition of the Director's Cut (Richard Kelly) of Donnie Darko. In the tradition of Urban Legends and Final Destinations, Fox Donnie Darko: 10 Anniversary Edition 4-Disc Combo Set Bonus Features: BLU-RAY COMBO: Theatrical: Commentary with Writer/Director Richard Kelly and Jake Gyllenhaal; Theatrical: Commentary with Cast and Crew; Director's Cut: Commentary with Writer/Director Richard Kelly and Director Kevin Smith; D-Box Motion Code Enabled; Donnie Darko Production Diary (with Optional Commentary by Director of Photography Steven Poster); "They Made Me Do It Too - The Cult of Donnie Darko. Storyboard-To-Screen" featurette; "#1 Fan: A Darkomentary Director's Cut" featurette and Theatrical Trailer. DVD: Full-Length Audio Commentary by Writer/Director Richard Kelly and Jake Gyllenhaal; Cunning Visions Infomercials; Deleted/Extended Scenes with Optional Director Commentary; The Philosophy Of Time Travel Book Website Gallery; Mad World Music Video; Art Gallery & Production Stills; Cast and Crew Bios; Theatrical Trailer and TV Spots and a Digital Copy Of Feature Film CBS/Paramount Melrose Place Season 6, Volume 2. In Volume 2 of Season 6, the residence of L.A.'s hottest most upwardly mobile and lusty levels are rising in the 12 last steamy and sensational episodes of the last half of Melrose Place, Season 6. After showing the door and saying good-bye to so many of the long-term tenants, and welcoming just as many new residents. Like the residents before them, though, they have moved in and brought more than their fair share of emotional baggage with them. As they settle down with new lives and new romances, the murder, mayhem, and marital infidelity are just beginning. Cast members Heather Locklear, Thomas Calabro, Andrew Shue, Jack Wagner, Rob Estes, Lisa Rinna, Brooke Langton, Kelly Rutherford, David Charvet, and Alyssa Milano are joined by Linden Ashby and Jamie Luner in three discs of Melrose Place mischief that's shocking, sensuous, and giddily addictive. (Only on DVD) Paramount/MTV Jersey Shore Uncensored: Season Three Followers of MTV’s highest-rated reality series ever have another chance to head back to where it all began with the DVD of Jersey Shore Uncensored: Season Three. New Jersey’s most recognizable house-mates --Snooki, The Situation, DJ Pauly D, Vinny, Sammi, Ronnie, JWOWW and newest addition Deena (Sammi Giancola, Ronnie Magro, Nicole Polizzi, Jenni Farley, Angelina Pivarnick, Mike Sorrentino, Pauly Del Vecchio and Vinny Guadagnino) -- turn up the drama in 13 uncensored and unforgettable episodes as they hit the boardwalk during a sizzling summer on the Jersey shore. In Season 3, guess what? It’s tee-shirt time on the boardwalk; New Jersey’s most recognizable house-mates are reunited in Seaside, NJ-- where all the fist pumping magic began -- living in their original shore house and working at the tee-shirt shop. There’s still the issue of the Miami fallout because of “the note,” but nothing can stop the family dinners, G.T.L. and gorilla hunting that have bonded them from the beginning. With Angelina long gone, Snooki brings along her BFF Deena to keep the party going. Like Snooki, Deena proves that big fun and drama come in small packages. So brace yourself as they hit the boardwalk, and continue to prove that a summer at the Jersey Shore is truly unforgettable. The Jersey Shore Uncensored: Season Three Bonus Features Features:Reunion Special; After Hours Special; Behind-The-Scenes: Photo Shoot; Extended Scenes; Hook Ups and Confessionals. (Only on DVD) Lionsgate Goblin The award for the hot as Hell summer goes to the leading ghoul of the DVD Goblin. A creature/feature starring Gil Bellows (The Shawshank Redemption), Camille Sullivan (The Butterfly Effect) and Donnelly Rhodes (TRON: Legacy), this original movie originally premiered on SyFy last summer to more than 1.5 million viewers. In the tone and tradition of such sci-fi horror classics as Leprechaun and Labyrinth, Goblin follows a family haunted by a century-old creature on Halloween. Each Halloween night, the small town of Hollow Glen is visited not by trick-or-treaters but by a creature known as The Goblin. In what began as a harmless fall festival ritual, local farmers threw their diseased crops into a large bonfire to bless the soil for the following year. But in 1831, a troubled couple took the ritual too far, and threw their sickly, deformed child into the fire. Out of the ash arose something evil, and the Goblin now stalks the town intent on capturing infants and murdering anyone in its path each year. This Halloween, the Perkins family finds themselves as the target of the terror. (Only on DVD) Shout Factoy! Battle Beyond The Stars From the man who introduced us to Jack Nicholson, Francis Ford Coppola, Jonathan Demme and Martin Scorsese... Shout! Factory is proud to present new collector's editions of Roger Corman's most loved productions -- Battle Beyond The Stars. In the film, Richard Thomas plays Shad , an astronaut who must travel the galaxies to recruit mercenaries from various planets and cultures in order to save his own peaceful home planet from tSador (John Saxon), an evil tyrant Sador (John Saxon), who's hell-bent on dominating and enslaving the entire universe. Joining Thomas as part of the futuristic "magnificent seven" include mercenaries as divese as the deadly Gelt (Robert Vaughn), carefree Cowboy (George Peppard) and the sexy Valkyrie Saint-Exmin (Sybil Danning).In addition to incredibly talented actors, the movie included a brilliant and fascinating behind the scenes crew: from Academy Award winning director James Cameron as the art director, Academy Award winning composer James Horner (Titanic, Avatar), screenwriter John Sayles (Lone Star, Piranha) and producer Gale Anne Hurd (Terminator, The Incredible Hulk) as an assistant production manager. (Only on DVD) Bonus Features: Commentary By Writer John Sayles And Roger Corman; Commentary By Production Manager Gale Anne Hurd; The Man Who Would Be Shad - New Interview With Actor Richard Thomas; Space Opera On A Shoestring - A Comprehensive Look At The Technical Challenges And Postproduction Of The Film With Aaron Lipstadt, Alec Gillis, Alex Hajdu, Allan Holzman, R.J. Kizer, Robert & Dennis Skotak, Thom Shouse And Tony Randel; Trailer; TV Spots and Radio Spots. NOW ON BLU-RAY: MGM/Fox Stargate Atlantis: The Complete Series Out of the three Stargate TV series (based on the '90s Stargate film starring Kurt Russell and James Spader) – Stargate: Atlantis always proved to be the most witty, exciting and entertaining of the bunch. Sporting much more of a sense of humor about itself and containing much better special effects than its predecessor Stargate: SG-1 (the longest-running sci-fi show on television) and not quite as gloomy and filled with one conspiracy after another as its follow-up Stargate: Universe. Now, for the first time on Blu-ray, you can own all five seasons of the groundbreaking Stargate: Atlantis science fiction series in this 20-disc set. Atlantis, built thousands of years ago by highly evolved ancients, is home base for an elite expedition team from Earth. These courageous military commanders and scientists leap through the city's Stargate to explore the wondrous Pegasus Galaxy and battle the treacherous Wraith, who seek control of Atlantis - at any cost. Throughout its five seasons, Stargate: Atlantis always maintained that perfect mixture of adventure, a brilliant ensemble cast that worked great together, witty dialogue and smart story-lines. Anchored by a talented Jason Momoa of Stargate: Atlantis MGM/Fox core group of actors that included Joe Flanigan, Rachel Lutrel, David Hewlett, Jason Momoa and Torri Higginson, during each episode, expedition team from Earth would find themselves on a new, exciting mission as they explored the great city of Atlantis, built thousands of years ago by the Ancients and serves as the new home base for the courageous military commanders and scientists as they leap through the city's Stargate to explore the Pegasus Galaxy and battle the murderous Wraith -- who are determined to make Atlantis their own...at all costs. Each episode overflows with exciting quests and surprises, allowing fans to experience every captivating and spine-tingling mission of the Intrepid Team – from their first hostile encounters with the Wraith to their last rescue mission. Now, the entire three-time Emmy-nominee-series has been compiled into the perfect package for any sci-fi aficionado with Stargate: Atlantis: The Complete Series – a stunning 20-disc Blu-ray collectible set filled with all 100 episodes from Seasons One through Five.Bonus Features: Each season contains the original extras content that includes Commentary with actors, Joe Flanigan, Rachel Luttrell, Torri Higginson, Paul McGillion, Rainbow Sun Francks and David Hewlett, various writers, directors and producers; 54 featurettes, 47 Photo Galleries, extended scenes plus the feature “Mission 100: Atlantis Reaches a Milestone” and “Stargate Atlantis:” A Retrospective.” Joe Flanagan (center) and cast members from Stargate: Atlantis MGM/Fox As we continue to celebrate the beginning of a new era – the fresh and exciting adventures of the Eleventh Doctor Who -- portrayed by Matt Smith – another hot, new Must-Have Blu-ray/DVD collection has been released, featuring Smith's introduction into the world of Doctor Who, possessing the powers of a Time Lord and the captain of the TARDIS, his intergalactic, space and time traveling ship. As the Eleventh of several various Doctors since the British series’ forty year run (1963-1969 and 2005 to present), Doctor Who is recognized by the Guinness World Records as "the most successful sci-fi series on television" and "TV's longest running sci-fi show." While Matt Smith’s predecessor David Tennant (the Doctor from 2005 to 2010 has proven to be a massive favorite among fans and critics alike, Matt Smith is quickly winning Doctor Who fans over with his wit, charm and wee bit of quirky behavior."A lot of people said that it was going to be impossible to win over David Tennant’s fans, because he will always be seen as the Doctor," admits the English, 29-year-old Smith during his recent North American visit to meet the U.S. press (TCA) and North American Doctor Who fans (Comic-Con). "But David told me if I just be myself, and play the Doctor the way I felt he should be played, everything would fall into place. And he was right. Fans are really quickly taking to me as the Doctor. I’m shocked, because I thought David was the best Doctor," Smith adds with a laugh." Smith’s latest performances as the Doctor are now available on the just released Doctor Who: Series 6 Part 1 for Who fans the world over. Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1, a two-disc DVD and Blu-ray set, containing seven episodes of the current Series 6 is being split into two parts, with DVD/Blu-ray release dates in July and in early November, closely following their premiere runs on BBC America.Written by Neil Gaiman, Steven Moffat and Matthew Graham and Executive Produced Karen Gillian, in Series 6, Part 1, The Doctor (Matt Smith) returns, alongside newlyweds Amy (Karen Gillan) and Rory (Arthur Darvill), to face monsters and mysteries and adventures across all time and space. In the season opener, "The Impossible Astronaut," four envelopes are received, numbered 2, 3 and 4, each containing a date, time and map reference, unsigned, but in TARDIS blue. Who sent them? And who received the missing number one? This strange summons reunites the Doctor , Amy, Rory (Darvill) and River Song (former ER star Alex Kingston) in the middle of the Utah desert and unveils a terrible secret the Doctor's friends must never reveal to him. ‘Space 1969’ is their only clue, as their quest lands them -- quite literally -- in the Oval Office, where they are enlisted by President Nixon himself to assist enigmatic former-FBI agent Canton (Mark Sheppard) in saving a terrified little girl from a mysterious spaceman."Making Doctor Who can be a long, painstaking process, it can be tough work, but I wouldn’t have any other job in the world," the Northhampton, Nothhamptonshire native actor confesses. "I love the actors I work with, the brilliant words and jokes I get the chance to say, the fun of making a series like this...I mean, we are making Doctor Who, how could you not have a better acting job? I’m shooting for the title of the actor who played the Doctor the longest. Now, that’s a title I’d be proud to have.""That's a really interesting question. What interests me about the Doctor is that I think he’s got so much blood on his hands. And clearly he’s the most intelligent man in the universe and one of the most humane but you know, there are so many facets to exploring that man and it’s been a real privilege.""I think the Doctor is the Doctor -- always. Luckily, I have great support from the people all around me. I just try to be as clear and creative as I can be. I was very grateful that I was given the freedom and platform to do it.""Yes, sort of. I had to eat twelve of them but look, the fish sticks were actually coated coconut. But twelve of them, it’s a lot. That’s just sort of a three, four minute scene and of course, he’s just got out of the TARDIS and stuff so he’s so hungry. He needs food. But it’s a clever scene, isn’t it? Clever on Steven Moffat.""The Doctor is 907 and there are hardly any people in that age group.""He was a bit of a senior citizen, but I liked that.""Wow, what a place! I could live here. I love it here. What a city! You’ve got everything here man. So cool.""Yes. There’s a lot of people in charge as well as (producer/writer) Steven Moffat -- so start the political campaign. I would love to do an episode here.""That sounds like something he might say,""Moffat explained to me that he never meant for the character to develop the way it did. I had the scene in the library with the Doctor meeting someone and I realized this person had to trust him immediately, I thought, 'Ihe easiest way to do that would be to have her be an old friend of the Doctor’s,' but I thought, ‘Oh, that’s lame. How about an old friend he hasn’t met yet?’""Then of course that plot line just took over the rest of the show. I think the stuff we’ve got with River Song this season is really exciting and adventurous. It’s rubbish when you meet someone you watch on TV and go, ‘You’re really boring.’"They were sort of just repair robots that went a bit wrong. We don’t have too many stories about repair droids with rubbish plans to fix things. This time they’re going to steal the ear of Henry the VIII!""We've had him meet Winston Churchill and Vincent Van Gogh, over the years, and it's been kind of a very, very good idea so Moffat went with that. I do slightly wonder have we played that gag too many times now, I mean, we’ve done it twice this year with Winston and Vincent so we haven’t got big plans until someone will get up tomorrow and think, ‘Oh, that’s good.’""For me, it's quite remarkable to jump into something with a legacy. Now, is as good a time as any to say I realize that it's truly popular.""It was bizarre... because no one had a clue who I was.""I'd go visit the dinosaurs, but I'd pick up Frank Sinatra on the way.""The first time that the Doctor met River, she died, but now she's come back under this new tenure as the new Mrs. Steve Moffat, but we don't now who she is. She just kind of sweeps in and sweeps out of the episodes and causes the Doctor all kind of havoc and madness -- and saves his life on numerous occasions. She knows more about his future than he does, which for the Doctor is a very bizarre and strange concept, because he usually knows the most. So he finds it quite infuriating. Therefore, it kind of creates a funny and flirtatious atmosphere. It makes the Doctor uncomfortable, which I think is good because not much does.""...Is a good woman, absolutely.""It does, and there are rather huge cliffhangers throughout. There's a great amount of drama, because you never know when you are going to see her.""Very much so, because it has been getting very high numbers on BBC America, I mean, there is a huge culture of science fiction going on in the States already. Luckily, Doctor Who has an universality to it in terms in the way that it can tell stories and stuff.""It's strange really...I mean, yes and no, I find myself wearing more hoodies than I used to, hiding my face from people. (Laughs) I guess the thing about Doctor Who is that it crosses so many generation lines. Just recently, I had a Sunday lunch on a public bus with Natty and Harmony, who were about eight- and nine-year-old girls, and their friend Charlie showed up, and they were ecstatic to be talking to the Doctor. I got to learn so much about the Doctor from a five, seven- and eight-year-olds perspective. And it can be the same with the viewers my age. They were telling me all about what their mom and dads and even how their grandparents though their grandparents felt about the series. It crosses all boundaries.""Maybe so, I'm just being more cool. A hipper Doctor for a hipper millennium.""It's going to be a real barn stormer. There's a great monster in it. Obviously, Hitler is in it -- which is kind of fun. We go to Nazi Germany just before the advent of the war in a very mad and Doctor Who-ey sort of way. I'm very proud of it, I think it's one of my favorites so far. The whole latter part of the season is really strong.""I think we can unequivocally say we're against Hitler. I think the worst thing you can do to that awful man is take the mickey out of him on Doctor Who. Don't worry, we're not going to save Hitler.""They can expect quite a few 'twists and turns' with the next phase of the season. You don't know it yet, but there is 'loads more' to come for River Song and Alex Kingston. The second half explores the emotional impact that the big plot twists have had on the characters."Two Monster files, "The Gangers" and "The Silence," two of the Doctor’s most challenging opponents. For more on Doctor Who, visit his Official Site at http://bit.ly/oa1ppC To view selected clips from Doctor Who: Season Six, Part 1, go to http://youtu.be/owJ5ookO9wA and http://youtu.be/fjXLcwV2LN8 and http://youtu.be/HnCz3GPFSHg or http://youtu.be/Kphi_OqAlxE or http://youtu.be/aXH9wPnw98g As every fan of Burn Notice fan knows, Michael (Jeffrey Donovon) and Fiona (Gabrielle Anwar) need Sam Axe (Bruce Campbell) to help pull off all their schemes, missions and plots. But before Sam Axe joined up with Michael and Fiona, he had a life before him -- and a very dangerous one at that. Axe, portrayed by Bruce Campbell, who collaborated with director Sam Raimi, to become a cult favorite with the midnight movie crowd for his performances in The Evil Dead Dead, Evid Dead 2 and Amy Of Darkness, has an explosive, secret film of his own in The Fall Of Sam Axe. Once a Navy Seal, on his last mission, Commander Sam Axe is assigned to visit the deep jungles of Columbia, South America. His mission: to determine if military aides are needed to deal with "Espada Ardiente" (Flaming Arrow), a deadly terrorist organization that threatens innocent lives. Upon arriving there, though, things are more complicated than imagined -- Sam discovers that he is merely a pawn in a plot -- a far-reaching and diabolical plot that Sam must fight to stay alive. The rebels are really a small civilian clinic deep in the jungle. Sam must know save the clinic's doctors and patients from certain death. Like Burn Notice, the series, The Fall of Sam Axe is filled with wry, witty humor and dangerous, gritty and raucous thrills. This is an essential for any Burn Notice fan.Extended Version of Feature Never Before 5een on Cable; "The Fall Of Jeffrey Donovon" featurette; Audio Commentary and Deleted Scenes.The small town is in Maine. Based on the book The Colorado Kid, written by horror author Stephen Kind. And there is a whole lot of paranormal activity when FBI Agent Audrey Parker visits her home to investigate a murder. You are now in Haven, and when Stephen Kink is involved, anything is in store. Like Stephen King meets The X-Zone, when FBI Agent Audrey Parker (Emily Rose) travels to Haven, Maine to uncover the killer of a local ex-con, but soon discovers that the small town is a refuge for people with supernatural afflictions. Now, it's up to her to unlock Haven't mysterious secrets, including the hidden truth about her past. Starring Emily Rose and longtime "friend" Eric Balfour, soon discover the town holds many secrets. Most importantly, Haven also holds the key to unlocking the mysteries of Audrey's past. Season 2 of Haven began airing July 15 on SyFy.: Twelve Audio Commentaries with Cast and Crew:" Welcome To Haven," VFX og Haven and Mythology" featurettes'; Six Behind-the-Scenes Video Blogs; Additional Interviews with Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant and Eric Balfour and Season Two Writers' Room Sneak Peek.It's impossible to miss actress Toni Collette -- in her multiple Emmy Award-winning role -- trying to be an everyday suburban housewife, one woman haunted by a cast of characters -- but they are all in her own head - in this hilarious, offbeat comedy with lots of personality. The United States Of Tara comes from the mind of creator and writer Diablo Cody and executive producer Steven Spielberg, and the series also stars John Corbett, Rosemarie DeWitt, Brie Larson and Keir Gilchrist as Tara's understanding, at-wit's-end Gregson family. In this Third and Final Season, she is pushed to the edge and the stakes are raised for Tara and her family. The real fun begins when Tara goes back to college with all of her alters (personalities)—who quickly turns the school upside down with the help of English comedian Eddie Izzard (guest stars as one of Tara's professors) and her return to school sends Tara's family’s complicated, ridiculous life into a tail spin. The big question is: will Tara and her alters manage their ways through the boundaries of higher education? So, join Tara and the Gregson family as they dramatically navigate the halls of academia. The United States Of Tara: The Third Season DVD set features all 12 chaotic and laugh-filled episodes from the hit Showtime series.Paranormal crime scenes combined with comedic mishaps are all in a day’s work for New Orleans’ most surreptitious investigator in Dylan Dog: Dead Of The Night. The most recent actor to portray The Man Of Of Steel in Superman Returns, Brandon Routh, stars as Dylan Dog, a supernatural detective who will visit where the living dare not show up-- facing friend and foe alike in the monster-infested backstreets of The Big Easy. Equipped with an edgy wit and an armory of silver and wood-tipped bullets, Dylan must solve a list of killings before an epic war ensues between his werewolf, vampire and zombie clients. Based on one of the world's most popular comic books (over 60 million copies sold), this inventive, incisive and hard-hitting horror comedy will slay you with its tongue-in-cheek humor and genuine frights. Also starring Peter Stormare, Anita Briem, Taye Diggs and Sam Huntington, written by Thomas Dean Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer, directed Kevin Munroe and produced by Scott Rosenberg and Gilbert Adler, Dylan Dog: Dead Of Night is available in a single disc Blu-ray and DVD.: Let the nightmare begins! Now you can celebrate this horror cult classic with the 10th Anniversary of this brilliant psychological thriller with this extra special secial 4-disc edition of the Director's Cut (Richard Kelly) of Donnie Darko. In the tradition of Urban Legends and Final Destinations,Donnie Darko is an edgy, psychological thriller about a suburban teen coming face-to-face with his dark destiny. Jake leads an all-star cast that includes Drew Barrymore, Noah Wyle, Jena Malone, Patrick Swayze and Mary McDonnell. But Donnie is a delusional high school student visited by a demonic rabbit with eerie visions of the past . . . and deadly predictions of the future. This gripping nail-biter will keep you on the edge of your couch or bed until its mind-bending climax: BLU-RAY COMBO: Theatrical: Commentary with Writer/Director Richard Kelly and Jake Gyllenhaal; Theatrical: Commentary with Cast and Crew; Director's Cut: Commentary with Writer/Director Richard Kelly and Director Kevin Smith; D-Box Motion Code Enabled; Donnie Darko Production Diary (with Optional Commentary by Director of Photography Steven Poster); "They Made Me Do It Too - The Cult of Donnie Darko. Storyboard-To-Screen" featurette; "#1 Fan: A Darkomentary Director's Cut" featurette and Theatrical Trailer. DVD: Full-Length Audio Commentary by Writer/Director Richard Kelly and Jake Gyllenhaal; Cunning Visions Infomercials; Deleted/Extended Scenes with Optional Director Commentary; The Philosophy Of Time Travel Book Website Gallery; Mad World Music Video; Art Gallery & Production Stills; Cast and Crew Bios; Theatrical Trailer and TV Spots and a Digital Copy Of Feature FilmIn Volume 2 of Season 6, the residence of L.A.'s hottest most upwardly mobile and lusty levels are rising in the 12 last steamy and sensational episodes of the last half of Melrose Place, Season 6. After showing the door and saying good-bye to so many of the long-term tenants, and welcoming just as many new residents. Like the residents before them, though, they have moved in and brought more than their fair share of emotional baggage with them. As they settle down with new lives and new romances, the murder, mayhem, and marital infidelity are just beginning. Cast members Heather Locklear, Thomas Calabro, Andrew Shue, Jack Wagner, Rob Estes, Lisa Rinna, Brooke Langton, Kelly Rutherford, David Charvet, and Alyssa Milano are joined by Linden Ashby and Jamie Luner in three discs of Melrose Place mischief that's shocking, sensuous, and giddily addictive. (Only on DVD)Followers of MTV’s highest-rated reality series ever have another chance to head back to where it all began with the DVD of Jersey Shore Uncensored: Season Three. New Jersey’s most recognizable house-mates --Snooki, The Situation, DJ Pauly D, Vinny, Sammi, Ronnie, JWOWW and newest addition Deena (Sammi Giancola, Ronnie Magro, Nicole Polizzi, Jenni Farley, Angelina Pivarnick, Mike Sorrentino, Pauly Del Vecchio and Vinny Guadagnino) -- turn up the drama in 13 uncensored and unforgettable episodes as they hit the boardwalk during a sizzling summer on the Jersey shore. In Season 3, guess what? It’s tee-shirt time on the boardwalk; New Jersey’s most recognizable house-mates are reunited in Seaside, NJ-- where all the fist pumping magic began -- living in their original shore house and working at the tee-shirt shop. There’s still the issue of the Miami fallout because of “the note,” but nothing can stop the family dinners, G.T.L. and gorilla hunting that have bonded them from the beginning. With Angelina long gone, Snooki brings along her BFF Deena to keep the party going. Like Snooki, Deena proves that big fun and drama come in small packages. So brace yourself as they hit the boardwalk, and continue to prove that a summer at the Jersey Shore is truly unforgettable.:Reunion Special; After Hours Special; Behind-The-Scenes: Photo Shoot; Extended Scenes; Hook Ups and Confessionals. (Only on DVD)The award for the hot as Hell summer goes to the leading ghoul of the DVD Goblin. A creature/feature starring Gil Bellows (The Shawshank Redemption), Camille Sullivan (The Butterfly Effect) and Donnelly Rhodes (TRON: Legacy), this original movie originally premiered on SyFy last summer to more than 1.5 million viewers. In the tone and tradition of such sci-fi horror classics as Leprechaun and Labyrinth, Goblin follows a family haunted by a century-old creature on Halloween. Each Halloween night, the small town of Hollow Glen is visited not by trick-or-treaters but by a creature known as The Goblin. In what began as a harmless fall festival ritual, local farmers threw their diseased crops into a large bonfire to bless the soil for the following year. But in 1831, a troubled couple took the ritual too far, and threw their sickly, deformed child into the fire. Out of the ash arose something evil, and the Goblin now stalks the town intent on capturing infants and murdering anyone in its path each year. This Halloween, the Perkins family finds themselves as the target of the terror. (Only on DVD)From the man who introduced us to Jack Nicholson, Francis Ford Coppola, Jonathan Demme and Martin Scorsese... Shout! Factory is proud to present new collector's editions of Roger Corman's most loved productions -- Battle Beyond The Stars. In the film, Richard Thomas plays Shad , an astronaut who must travel the galaxies to recruit mercenaries from various planets and cultures in order to save his own peaceful home planet from tSador (John Saxon), an evil tyrant Sador (John Saxon), who's hell-bent on dominating and enslaving the entire universe. Joining Thomas as part of the futuristic "magnificent seven" include mercenaries as divese as the deadly Gelt (Robert Vaughn), carefree Cowboy (George Peppard) and the sexy Valkyrie Saint-Exmin (Sybil Danning).In addition to incredibly talented actors, the movie included a brilliant and fascinating behind the scenes crew: from Academy Award winning director James Cameron as the art director, Academy Award winning composer James Horner (Titanic, Avatar), screenwriter John Sayles (Lone Star, Piranha) and producer Gale Anne Hurd (Terminator, The Incredible Hulk) as an assistant production manager. (Only on DVD)Commentary By Writer John Sayles And Roger Corman; Commentary By Production Manager Gale Anne Hurd; The Man Who Would Be Shad - New Interview With Actor Richard Thomas; Space Opera On A Shoestring - A Comprehensive Look At The Technical Challenges And Postproduction Of The Film With Aaron Lipstadt, Alec Gillis, Alex Hajdu, Allan Holzman, R.J. Kizer, Robert & Dennis Skotak, Thom Shouse And Tony Randel; Trailer; TV Spots and Radio Spots.Out of the three Stargate TV series (based on the '90s Stargate film starring Kurt Russell and James Spader) – Stargate: Atlantis always proved to be the most witty, exciting and entertaining of the bunch. Sporting much more of a sense of humor about itself and containing much better special effects than its predecessor Stargate: SG-1 (the longest-running sci-fi show on television) and not quite as gloomy and filled with one conspiracy after another as its follow-up Stargate: Universe. Now, for the first time on Blu-ray, you can own all five seasons of the groundbreaking Stargate: Atlantis science fiction series in this 20-disc set. Atlantis, built thousands of years ago by highly evolved ancients, is home base for an elite expedition team from Earth. These courageous military commanders and scientists leap through the city's Stargate to explore the wondrous Pegasus Galaxy and battle the treacherous Wraith, who seek control of Atlantis - at any cost. Throughout its five seasons, Stargate: Atlantis always maintained that perfect mixture of adventure, a brilliant ensemble cast that worked great together, witty dialogue and smart story-lines. Anchored by a talentedcore group of actors that included Joe Flanigan, Rachel Lutrel, David Hewlett, Jason Momoa and Torri Higginson, during each episode, expedition team from Earth would find themselves on a new, exciting mission as they explored the great city of Atlantis, built thousands of years ago by the Ancients and serves as the new home base for the courageous military commanders and scientists as they leap through the city's Stargate to explore the Pegasus Galaxy and battle the murderous Wraith -- who are determined to make Atlantis their own...at all costs. Each episode overflows with exciting quests and surprises, allowing fans to experience every captivating and spine-tingling mission of the Intrepid Team – from their first hostile encounters with the Wraith to their last rescue mission. Now, the entire three-time Emmy-nominee-series has been compiled into the perfect package for any sci-fi aficionado with Stargate: Atlantis: The Complete Series – a stunning 20-disc Blu-ray collectible set filled with all 100 episodes from Seasons One through Five.: Each season contains the original extras content that includes Commentary with actors, Joe Flanigan, Rachel Luttrell, Torri Higginson, Paul McGillion, Rainbow Sun Francks and David Hewlett, various writers, directors and producers; 54 featurettes, 47 Photo Galleries, extended scenes plus the feature “Mission 100: Atlantis Reaches a Milestone” and “Stargate Atlantis:” A Retrospective.” More about Doctor Who, Film, BBC Doctor Who Film BBC Entertainment Video Latest News Top News CDC overruled — Cruise ship 'No Sail' order to end on October 31 Catching up with Joe Nichols: 'Merle Mondays,' life in quarantine Special Why and how organizations need to optimize Wi-Fi Op-Ed: 'Proud Boys' cheers Trump's refusal to condemn white supremacy 2020’s best and worst U.S. cities for people with disabilities Op-Ed: Antonio Sabato Jr. releases greatest memoir of the summer of 2020 Spain to put entire capital under partial lockdown Anger after Indian police cremate gang-rape victim Mike Manning joins the cast of 'Days of Our Lives' on NBC Sea level: Greenland ice loss worst in 12,000 years