Matt Smith leaving "Doctor Who" iconic seriesJune 3, 2013 - 11:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Matt Smith is leaving the "Doctor Who" universe after four years, TheWrap said. BBC and BBC America announced the exit on Saturday, June 1. In 2010, the 30-year-old actor was the 11th person to assume the iconic role. He willl be appearing in November's much-anticipated 50th anniversary episode and officially leaving the role (or "regenerating" as the series calls the handoff to a new Doctor) during the annual Christmas special. Smith has been heralded as one the most popular Doctors of the franchise. He was the first to be nominated for a BAFTA for the role. He also won the Most Popular Male Drama Performance at Britain's National Television Awards last year. Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. “He will leave”: Protest leader no longer demands meeting with Pashinyan Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan no longer demands a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. |