First Glimpse At 'K-9' Spinoff

Re-designed for a younger audience, 'Doctor Who' sidekick finally gets his own show

By ALAN STANLEY BLAIR Oct-6-2009
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Scrambled and lost in the middle of London, K-9 returns to British television ... and this time it's his own show.

Set in the not-too-distant future, "K-9" features a new team of alien catchers teaming up with the infamous tin-dog from "Doctor Who" as the human race implements new and radical policies on alien immigration on Earth.

Although the description may sound a little heavy, the series has been aimed at children and will be carried by Jetix rather than the BBC and will likely draw a younger audience than "Doctor Who" or its spinoff series based on Sarah Jane.

Australia's Park Entertainment produced the series and it was produced in a specialist set constructed in Brisbane.

Some 26 episodes have been produced, however it is highly unlikely that any characters from the existing Whovian universe will make it over.

Also, take a listen to the music used in the trailer -- it's the same background music used for the first trailer of this year's "Star Trek" movie.

About the Author: Alan Stanley Blair is the news editor for Airlock Alpha and assistant news editor for its sister site, Inside Blip. Contributing from his home in Scotland, he is currently studying for a diploma in freelance journalism and feature writing.
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