The images feature a Sontaran (“Commander Skorr”, according to the PR), the Doctor, Donna and Martha. Apparently, the episode in which they appear will feature the return of Martha Jones.
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Okay, I think it’s cool they’re using the Sontarans again, but that *really* looks like one of those cut-out photo op things, with a buff body and a Sontaran sticking his head through from behind. :)
“You’re a little short for a stromtrooper.”
It’s an interesting styllized re-work of Sontaran battle armor, but the powder blue does make them look less like Juddoon.
Mike from The Young Ones doesn’t look terribly intimidating, but hey, it’s a promo shot.
Re: “You’re a little short for a stromtrooper.”
Apparently, that’s not Chris Ryan (Mike). According to the PR, it’s Dan Starkey. Supporting clone, I guess. :)
Yay! The Return of Martha Jones, I really liked her.
She’s no Rose, but then who could be.
oh good…
I’m glad they’ve given the Sontarans new armour since they obviously gave the Space Rhinos the old stuff. ;-)
My familiarity with DR. Who pre-ninth incarnation is somewhat sporadic. There are a lot of things with which I’m very familiar, and others about which I know almost nothing.
All of which is by way of asking, what’s the deal with the Sontarans? What are they about?
the wikipedia entry is a pretty good overview.
Ah, yes. Should’ve thought to check there.
Looks interesting. I wonder if this means we’re going to see the Rutan Host as well…
Hmmmm. I dig the armor, but the promo pics give the guy this strange sort of lost-puppy-dog look to his face. I always liked the inherent surliness of the classic Sontaran potatohead. Not capable of many expressions, but they were all threatening.