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The new story will follow a CIA agent (Rex) and analyst (Ester) who tackle an alien-related global issue.

 

Torchwood, having been destroyed and disbanded, is "like a legend now ... it's like something that's ceased to exist and is now spoken of only in whispers." Soon, Rex and Ester are on the run and are seeking out the help of Captain Jack and Gwen.

 

"The two teams coming together is a big part of the story -- are they friends or enemies? There's a lot of sparks and excitement."

 

"We definitely have a really big story to tell," added executive producer Julie Gardner. "It's absolutely rebooted to welcome in a new audience."

 

The ten episodes will be very fast paced, telling a self-contained story with the miniseries "Children of Earth" being used as a template.

 

Being on Starz, the show could potentially take advantage of looser standards for nudity and violence.

 

"I've always had loose standards and practices," Davies said. "If the story demands intimacy or savagery, we will go there absolutely ... [but]there's nothing better than a great big global thriller that stops for a sex scene -- it's probably hard to make that happen in a thriller."

 

Source: Hollywood Reporter

 

"New" is the operative word. The team has left Wales for America, as creator Russell T. Davies has left Britain for Los Angeles. The case will tie the two remaining Torchwood members (Jack and Eve Myles's Gwen) to the CIA, and will expand into a world-wide threat. And yet, says Davies, it "will be faithful" to the BBC original.

 

Davies says this story, which "had been ticking away in my mind for a long while," had not been planned as a Torchwood story at all. "And suddenly I thought, there's a popular show, there's a great story, let's put them together...It felt like it definitely could move forward and become new again."

 

Though it will be newer and bigger, the tone won't change, says Davies. Barrowman's Jack will still be TV's only bi-sexual hero, character will still be stressed, and humor will still play a large part in the show's make-up.

 

"I sit there in the editing room saying 'Don't cut that joke! Cut the plot, cut the murder, cut the story, but don't cut the joke.'...It will always be a cheeky show."

 

In the meantime, two new posters have surfaced online, produced by Starz, and featuring images of both Captain Jack and Gwen, touting the new title and Summer 2011 airdate.

 

Source: USA Today

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I dont know if I should be excited or outraged.
Sounds intriguing. Will withold on the usual 'they're going to screw it up' expectations for now
I really hope it is just as good as the other 3 series. The America move ruined The Hustle a bit for me hopefully it won't be the same for this. 10 episodes is good though :D
Interesting move. Intriguing to see how well it works, definatly looking forward though :D
Another year to wait, arghhh!

 

well, we had a painfully long wait for Children of Earth and it was f***ing fantastic, the wait is so worth it.

I am not holding my breath for this sadly :(
have not much expectations from it but lets see what it holds for us
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The series has been re-named 'Torchwood: Miracle Day'. A trailer was released last week but I can't find it anywhere. :(

 

It's also due to last for 10 episodes.

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i really can't wait for this.

Me too. Children of Earth was absoultely fantastic! :wub: :wub:

YES. A new man-lover for Jack too plz. <3
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im looking forward to this so much, definitely my most anticipated series of the year.

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