Fox pull out of American Torchwood

The Fox network that was going to produce American version of the Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood have withdrawn.

BBC Worldwide have released this statement:

BBC Worldwide Productions and the FOX Broadcasting Company have mutually agreed not to progress together with a 13-episode serialized 'Torchwood' format. We are currently in discussion with several interested networks.

The news of a US Torchwood was first reported in January this year.Tranter who would have acted as executive producers said that despite the withdrawal of Fox from the project, it is "still very much ongoing and very much alive." 

I think the idea of a American Torchwood was a bad one anyway, theres only one team Torchwood  and so they should concentrate on the one we have now!

Gareth David Lloyd pens Torchwood comic

 Ianto Jones actor Gareth David-Lloyd has written a new comic for the new issue of Torchwood Magazine #21.

David-Lloyd’s character, Ianto Jones, who died in Captain Jack’s arms in the recent Torchwood five-part series Children of Earth,’ gets a new lease of life and takes centre stage once again in this exclusive comic strip - a move that will delight all fans of the critically acclaimed Doctor Who spin-off.

Talking exclusively to the official Torchwood magazine, David-Lloyd said, "I feel I know this character implicitly. The narrative of this comic focuses predominantly on Ianto, and integrates a number of characters who have been missed by Torchwood'’s ardent followers."

The story, titled Shrouded, is made up of two parts and is as diverse as it is thrilling. Ianto, who struggles with his tumultuous feelings for Captain Jack from the offset, has his world turned upside-down by the visit of a familiar face from the future. Additionally, he is set a mission that could alter the course of life, as he knows it, forever...

Grab this issue on the 15th of April  aswell as lots of extra stuff like interviews, news and episode guides!

Why are we waiting?

 So we have Doctor Who back on our screens and Sarah Jane and the gang will be back for at least two series of The Sarah Jane Adventures but why are we waiting for confirmation on Torchwood? Last year in July Torchwood Children of Earth was shown over five consecutive nights on BBC One to good reviews and high viewing figures peaking at 6.2 milion viewers! Since then we havent herad anything about the new series only a few whispers here and there.  John Barrowman claimed that he knows nothing about the future of  Torchwood.In a  interview with Digital Spy, the singer-actor said that he would love to do another series, but is unsure if it will go ahead.A ray of hope comes from  Russell T. Davies saying that a fourth series of  Torchwood is in the works and is hoping to get started on the new run in January 2010. That was RTD speaking last year and we still havent heard anything from the BBC officialy. So the future of Torchwood looks unsure lets hope its not the last we've seen of Jack, Ianto (oh no hes dead), Toshiko (oh and her), Owen (him too) and Gwen.