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    Official Doctor Who New Series Discussion (spoilers)

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    UKLK, people are saying this is best episode ever, including classic series fans who usually moan about the new series.

     

    You've got my interest Transducer X, could you go into more detail of your impressions overall of how the Classic series fans have responded to the new series. I haven't been around Outpost Gallifrey much these as I've wanted to minimize spoilers.

    Official Doctor Who New Series Discussion (spoilers)

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    Rogue 3 is right, from Ep. 4 of 10th Planet just some of the regeneration footage and a few other clips are known to have survived.

     

    From www.GallifreyOne.com

     

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    Archive Status: The first three episodes of this story exist as 16mm telerecordings, all held by the Film & TV Library when audited in 1978. The master tape of episode 4 was lent to the production team for the series "Junior Points of View" in 1966; other copies of this episode were destroyed by 1976. Only the regeneration sequence remained, as borrowed for a spot on the "Blue Peter" series, though about 78 seconds of 8mm footage taped off air by a fan's film camera exists. Telesnaps (off-air camera photographs) from this story exist in both the BBC archives as well as the hands of private collectors. Episode 4 was originally thought discovered in 1992 when a fan claimed to have found it, though this was later established to have been a hoax. The extant footage from episode 4 (from both the 1996 Australian censor clips as well as off-air 8mm recordings) runs as follows:

     

    Episode 4 The Doctor talking to Polly in the base. [0:04,0:02]

    The Doctor addressing the Cyberleader in the base. [0:05,0:04,0:03,0:01]

    Polly being menaced by a Cyberman's hand. [0:02]

    Polly and the Doctor imprisoned inside the Cybership. [0:03,0:01]

    Ben talking in the Cybership. [0:01,0:01]

    The freed Doctor talking to Ben and then staggering towards the camera. [0:02,0:03]

    The start of the regeneration sequence. [0:19]

    The regeneration sequence. [0:27]

    Official Doctor Who New Series Discussion (spoilers)

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    I take it this is the new Cybermen look?

     

    CGI model and video clip

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/classic/web...ion/index.shtml

     

    ...I like the new torso shell, it adds some impressive 'bulk', the hand seem a mite oversized though.

     

    Are the Cybermen going to be all CGI now?

     

    Oh, and as for the CGI Cybermats - they look great, the 'movement' their capable of as CGI creatures makes them seem more imposing.

    Official Doctor Who New Series Discussion (spoilers)

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    From what I recall, Eccleston was perturbed at the BBC for letting it slip that he wouldn't be returning [apparently they were supposed to keep mum about it].

     

    I think the whole "I don't want to be typecast" line CE put out after it was revealed he wouldn't be returning wasn't the entire truth.

     

    This was the Doctor he was playing, and at the time CE knew full well that the show initially ran a continous 26 seasons. If this new season was a success it might very run for another straight 26 seasons. He should've expected that he might play the Doctor for the typical 3 seasons and then be on his way. Three seasons [especially at a meager 13 episodes a season in the new format] meant Eccelston would have plenty of opportunity to pursue other acting opportunities during the shows 'off-time'.

     

    I find the fear of being 'type-cast' a bit unreasonable. Look at Peter Davison, he's known for being in All Creatures Great and Small just as much his time as the Doctor.

    Official Doctor Who New Series Discussion (spoilers)

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    The 'Fox thing' was the 1996 TV movie..

     

    As I recall it was a joint venture between the BBC, Universal, and Fox [who also broadcast the movie]. Fox made the unfortunate mistake of running the TV movie directly against the show Roseanne [ion ABC] which was airing the big sweeps episode about Dan's heart attack.

     

    It was a no-win situation for Doctor Who, the vast majority of America either had never heard of Doctor Who or hadn't seen anything about the show in well over 10 years. Roseanne was riding high on the popularity wave for years by that point, so the 'big' episode sucked away most all of the potential audience. [in case you're wondering I was a Who fan by that time and had tuned into Doctor Who instead, plus I never liked Roseanne]

     

    It didn't help that the TV movie left fans with mixed feelings. It was great seeing new Doctor Who on air and there was certainly alot to appreciate in the movie. But I'm sure most fans could've done without the shoehorned 'romance' sub-plot that never went anywhere [not to mention out of character for the Doctor], the handful of gaping plot holes, and the whole 'half-human' thing.

     

    It's not a terrible movie though, on a scale of 1 to 10 I'd give it a 6.5 [good, middle of the road ], I've seen much worse done on vastly larger budgets by Hollywood. I find it fun to watch from time to time - warts and all.

    Official Doctor Who New Series Discussion (spoilers)

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    The delay explained - the SCI-FI has picked up the new Doctor Who series

     

    http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4885

     

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    Two days ago we posted news that the February 14 release of Doctor Who had been pulled from the schedule, and today we know why; Sci-Fi Channel has picked up the series and will begin airing it later this year. BBC has moved the release date to
    July 4, 2006
    to gain more publicity for the box set, and to allow Sci-Fi to air the series before they release it on DVD.

     

    the set for sale in Canada, shipping on
    Feb 14
    . The series has already been shown in Canada, so BBC may release it in

    the north on the previously scheduled date. You may order the set from
    (approx $75 US). You can read more information about the Sci-Fi deal on the
    .

     

    Thanks to Justin and Rob Mican for sending us the news.

    Here's the BBC article

     

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/scifi.shtml

     

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    Doctor Who checks into SCI FI

     

     

    SCI FI Channel screen first series Fridays at 9pm from March.

     

    SCI FI Channel and BBC Worldwide Americas announced today a major licensing deal for the first series of the latest Doctor Who adventures.

     

    The 13-part drama is about a mysterious time-travelling adventurer known simply as "The Doctor" (Christopher Eccleston) and his companion, Rose Tyler (Billie Piper). The Doctor and Rose risk death and danger, battling aliens and monsters.

     

    The deal, brokered by Lisa Hofer, Director Co-Production & Sales, BBC Worldwide Americas, grants SCI FI Channel the first run rights for series one with an option for series two. The award-winning series will premiere on SCI FI beginning in March, airing Friday nights at 9.00pm.

     

    Russell T Davies, Head Writer and Executive Producer told us: "The Doctor's made all sorts of journeys in Time and Space, but this is one of his most exciting yet! I'm a huge fan of the SCI FI Channel, and I'm delighted that Doctor Who is appearing on a channel that supports and enhances the entire genre."

     

    "With its rich history of imaginative storytelling, Doctor Who is a true sci-fi classic," stated Thomas P. Vitale, SCI FI's Senior Vice President, Programming & Original Movies. "We're excited to add the show to our lineup."

     

    Commenting on the deal Candace Carlisle, Senior Vice President, BBC Worldwide Americas, said: “The new production has fantastic storylines and production values and has already gained an iconic status around the world. SCI FI Channel is the perfect home for the show and will introduce Doctor Who to a whole new generation of fans in the US.”

     

    In addition, BBC Video has moved the US release date of the DVD from February 2006 to July 4, 2006 to capitalize on the exposure from the TV broadcast. As part of the deal, BBC Video and SCI FI Channel have agreed to work together on joint marketing promotions to support the brand launch.

     

    Burton Cromer, Vice President, Consumer Products, BBC Worldwide Americas said: “We are delighted to be working with SCI FI Channel on the launch of this exciting new take on Doctor Who. The additional marketing support from SCI FI, as well their ability to reach such a broad audience base, made moving the release date an easy decision.”

     

    Executive Produced by Russell T Davies (lead writer) and Julie Gardner, the first series of Doctor Who attracted huge ratings and received critical acclaim when it aired on BBC ONE in March 2005.

    Official Doctor Who New Series Discussion (spoilers)

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    TV Shows on DVD is reporting that the NA DVD release for the new Doctor Who series may be delayed. No word on a new release date yet.

     

    http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4870

     

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    Earlier today we received a report that Doctor Who may be delayed from the planned Feb 14 release date. We checked with the BBC PR company, and they checked with BBC and were told that there were "complications" with the set, and it wouldn't meet the release date. This doesn't surprise us since nothing with this release has gone according to every other BBC title. The release was announced, yet the Warner Home Video (their distributor) press site had nothing about it for weeks, then once it was added to the press site it still wasn't available to purchase. It could be that the delay was simply caused by the slow process of getting the title information out to retailers, or it could have been delayed due to ongoing negotiations with a US broadcaster (the series hasn't been shown in the US yet). We called Warner Canada to find out if the title will be delayed as well, and while Warner Canada hadn't received a delay notice, they expected to receive one given the delay in the US.

     

    Thanks to Phil Benfield and Rich Kirkpatrick for tipping us off about the initial delay report on Steve Manfred's
    page.

    Official Doctor Who New Series Discussion (spoilers)

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    Posted

    Good news for anyone in the US wanting to pick up the new Doctor Who series, the February release is no longer limited to Canada!

     

    http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4599

     

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    SciFiWire has just unleashed a bombshell this morning! In mid-October, we posted news that the BBC would release the new 2005 Doctor Who series on DVD in Canada, but stated that "there aren't any plans to release the set in the US at this time, since no US broadcaster has picked up the rights to air the series." Now SciFiWire is reporting that the DVDs will come to USA in DVD on the same February 14th date! Read for yourself:

     

    Doctor Who Hits U.S. As DVD

     

    The BBC told SCI FI Wire that it will release the complete first season of the new British SF TV series Doctor Who on DVD in the United States on Feb. 14, 2006, offering Americans their first official look at the hit U.K. show. BBC Video will release Doctor Who: The Complete First Series with all 13 of the first-season episodes, starring Christopher Eccleston as the immortal Timelord and Billie Piper as his sidekick, Rose, as well as more than four hours of extras. The DVD set will carry a suggested retail price of $99.98.

     

    The BBC is choosing to release the DVD set in advance of any plans to license Doctor Who for broadcast in the United States.

     

    The latest incarnation of the venerable British SF series debuted on the BBC last May, written by Russell T. Davies (Queer as Folk), Steven Moffat (Coupling) and Mark Gatiss (League of Gentlemen).

     

    The DVD set, virtually identical to one already available in the United Kingdom, will also feature audio commentary by cast and crew, including Davies, Piper, John Barrowman (Captain Jack), Mark Gatiss and Simon Callow; a new Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound mix on all episodes; more than five hours of "making of" interviews and behind-the-scenes footage; a BBC interview with Eccleston; and a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming holiday episode The Christmas Invasion, starring David Tennant as the new Doctor, which premieres this month in the United Kingdom.

     

     

    Wow, this is GREAT news! Our thanks to reader Kiran Wagle for the heads-up about this info. Stay tuned, and we will bring you cover art and the official studio announcement just as soon as we can!

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