Dr Who Teaser Trailer!

CalliArcale · Dec 20, 2004

The BBC has a teaser trailer up. You lucky Brits have probably already seen it, but for those of us living in less-blessed parts of the world can view it via Real Media. New Series Teaser Very brief; gives very little away; but still an exciting teaser. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> Even postage-stamp-sized, I can tell the production values are quite different from the old series. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

avaunt · Dec 21, 2004

<img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> That SOUNDED like the Doctor. Love the mint tardis

Leovinus · Dec 21, 2004

How will we ever see it in the US? Webcast? BBC on Dish Network? 10 years from now on PBS? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

CalliArcale · Dec 21, 2004

The BBC has confirmed that an unnamed American network (no word on whether it is broadcast or cable) is actively working to secure the rights. Rumor is pointing mostly at the Sci-Fi Channel. Oddly, however, BBC America is not planning to broadcast it. (Also oddly, BBC America has never shown Doctor Who at all.) I guess they prefer to sell it than broadcast it. It will not be webcast, at least not legally. <img src="/images/icons/tongue.gif" /> My guess is that we'll see it later than the Brits. Tape trading will probably occur. <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" /> It will be broadcast over the airwaves in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand; various local networks have already purchased the rights. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

avaunt · Dec 21, 2004

Whooot! Thanks for that, CalliAcale, there hasn't been any mention of it here. The Doctor is a STAPLE of NZ television fare. The younger Kiwis never saw him, but, WE OUT NUMBER THEM!, so who cares what they thnk?. <img src="/images/icons/tongue.gif" /> I hope it isn't Sky TV, on their BBC TV channel that has it, becasue I haven't got sky any more. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> Be strange if a (South pacific)British(ish) person like myself, had to indulge in tape trading to the USA or Canada, to see a British programme. Strange, and damned expensive <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" />

CalliArcale · Dec 21, 2004

According to Outpost Gallifrey's New Series News Page, Prime Television will carry it. You'll have to tell *me* whether that's broadcast or satellite, as I know nothing about it. <img src="/images/icons/tongue.gif" /> Here's the relevant clip from their website: New Zealand Gets New Who December 5 The New Zealand television station Prime TV have announced that they've picked up the new Doctor Who series, according to a press release on their website. "BBC Worldwide announces today the licence of the new series of the cult classic Doctor Who to Prime Television New Zealand," says the release. "Only the second international deal to be finalised, the new series will deliver to Prime Television in the first quarter of 2005. Starring Christopher Eccleston (The Second Coming, Cracker, Elizabeth) and Billie Piper (Canterbury Tales) and written by a team led by Russell T Davies (Queer As Folk) the series sees Doctor Who, the alien loner and his companion Rose forge a friendship across time and space. Fans out there should brace themselves for some exhilarating experiences and deadly confrontations. This ninth Doctor will take viewers from the natural end of the world far in the future to Victorian times for an encounter with Charles Dickens, from gaseous monsters with deadly plans for humanity to alien crash-landings and conspiracies that lead to the very heart of the government. The show delivers all the excitement of good drama, with a hero who never carries a gun. The human race will survive, but only with the Doctor’s help! It has been over 40 years since Doctor Who hit our screens and sparked a fan base that spans the world. International conventions, fan clubs with members numbering in the thousands and books, videos, DVDs and merchandise are just part of the on-going phenomenon that is Doctor Who. David Vine, BBC Worldwide Managing Director Asia Pacific, says, 'This <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

CalliArcale · Dec 21, 2004

Here's the full list of broadcasters already set: UK = BBC1 Canada = CBC Television New Zealand = PrimeTV USA = to be announced (negotiations supposedly underway with an unnamed network) Australia = to be announced (negotiations supposedly underway with ABC) <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

avaunt · Dec 21, 2004

EXCELLENT ! Deare me though, that puts paid to me taping the entire run , because Prime can not be taped, for some reason, by anyone that has a sky decoder attached to their tv. It is a little channell, that has smaller transmitters, and a different line up of programmes for different regions in NZ (remembering that we are 2000 kms long, by no more than about 120 kms wide, so BROADcasting is sort of more NARROWcasting <img src="/images/icons/tongue.gif" /> ) They were rnning old episodes of the Doctors' life, recently, but I didn't get to see any, too busy. I hope it is a real success.

CalliArcale · Jan 6, 2005

A few updates to the Dr Who news: * A slightly modified version of the teaser trailer has reportedly been broadcast on BBC1. I'm sure the lucky Brits have already seen it, but for those of us elsewhere, here's the description from Outpost Gallifrey: "The new series trailer originally shown as a downloadable RealPlayer clip online, was broadcast on the BBC1 network ((complete with BBC ONE bottom left logo) on January 1 at approximately 9:03pm. While the vast majority of the trailer was identical to (but much clearer and more robust than) the web version, the appearance of the logo was slightly different, complete with spinning blue circle-style graphics. Outpost Gallifrey has been told that you can expect to see this trailer rebroacast very soon (and we'll bring you the information on when as soon as we get it!)" * The official date for the first broadcast has been announced: March 26, 2005. British fans, get your VCRs ready! * A published rumor claims that the TARDIS is being presented as organic technology, made of coral on the inside, though it still looks like a police box on the outside. This is not entirely inconsistent with continuity, despite repeated portrayals of TARDIS mechanisms made of circuitboards and wires, and certainly the TARDIS interior has been remodeled many times. But it is worth remembering that these published rumors don't always turn out to be true. Interesting concept, though. * New series producer Russell T Davies reportedly has a favorite Dr Who story of his own -- "The Ark in Space". He says he's watched it hundreds of times, and it's still not enough for him. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

CalliArcale · Feb 18, 2005

UPDATE to British Dr Who news, from Outpost Gallifrey: While there is still no official confirmation from the BBC (and we stress that there's still plenty of time for this to change!), we've received enough information from various sources to safely conclude that the new series will indeed premiere on BBC1 on Saturday, March 26, 2005, likely at either 6:45 or 7:00pm (with the BBC3 "Doctor Who Confidential" series airing immediately afterwards at either 7:30 or 7:45pm.) Various sources have reported a range of rumored plans for a possible March 8 press launch, including radio and television trailers and broadcasts starting around that time; various radio interviews and photo shoots; new merchandise; a relaunch of the official Doctor Who website; and plenty of other publicity plans tying into the relaunch of the series. It also mentions that the show has been sold overseas in Canada, New Zealand and, surprisingly, Australia (for which a venue has not yet been announced), but omits the US as of this writing. As soon as we have a clearer picture of all of the various publicity plans, we'll pass the word along. (Editor's note: Once again, I want to stress that this is not an official confirmation, but after checking with many sources, I'm now confident that this is indeed the broadcast date, barring any last minute change of plans, and that it will be announced through official channels soon. I've also been told that this date has only been finalized within the past month. More soon!) <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

chew_on_this · Feb 22, 2005

Kinda looks like Al Bundy from married with children.

SpaceKiwi · Feb 23, 2005

With regards to the Aussie broadcaster, I would be surprised if it wasn't Channel 9 if the NZ broadcaster is going to be Prime TV. Prime TV is the newish major player in the NZ TV market. It started life as an 'independent' channel, and had a very 'British" programming schedule. It was often said that Prime's demographic was elderly people who enjoyed a diet of BBC-type British drama and comedy. However, the original owners couldn't make a go of the channel with that programming format, and it was sold to Channel 9 in Aussie. They have seen it as a way to expand a presence into the NZ market. Since buying Prime, Channel 9 have introduced a radically different programming schedule and introduced a lot more American and Australian content to the channel, with many of 9's top rating shows now screening with them (having previously screened on rival NZ channels). Prime have also agressively persued some of NZ's top presenters from rival channels, and snared a few of them. In terms of programming, the general feeling is that Channel 9 is now purchasing programming rights to shows for both its Aussie and NZ channels. So, to come full circle, I would say if Prime is going to be showing the good Doctor here in NZ, that Channel 9 probably has the rights to the show in Aussie. It seems likely Channel 9 is using the economies of scale in order to secure better deals for programming by buying shows for both markets. Oh, and why the 'surprise' at Aussie wanting the new Doctor episodes? I wasn't aware that our Australian cousins had a particular aversion to the show in the past. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

SpaceKiwi · Mar 7, 2005

Just heard on the radio news this morning that the first 45 minute episode of the new Dr Who has been 'leaked onto the internet' three weeks prior to its premiere on the Beeb. Call me old if you want, but this is kinda sad. Whatever happened to anticipation being half the fun? <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

CalliArcale · Mar 7, 2005

I gotta agree with you on that. It feels somehow *wrong*. However, I am not above reading reviews of the leaked trailer. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> (And yes, the BBC has confirmed that it's real. It's probably a rough early cut, however, so if anybody does watch it, bear in mind that you're probably not seeing a finished product.) A few details: * as rumored, the featured aliens are Autons, a recurring menace during the Jon Pertwee years that produced an enormous volume of complaints from parents and others worried that they might frighten children; they can be quite disturbing, which I think is a good thing <img src="/images/icons/cool.gif" /> * some reviewers describe Eccleston as jumping around between elements of different Doctors; others have described him as bringing back a Tom Baker-esque quality; make of that what you will * Who fans generally are sounding positive about it; there have been a few negative reviews, but to each their own -- some will like this and some won't <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

SpaceKiwi · Mar 8, 2005

Okay, end of the day and you can now call me cynical if you like, but now I'm wondering if the Beeb wasn't the one to 'leak' it in the first place. The 'surprise' value for the fans aside, it would be a great idea for the Beeb to do so. Dr Who is the mother (father.....doctor?) of all TV franchises for them, and there is a LOT of history to live up to here. What better idea than to leak the first episode for the ultimate in focus-group testing? Likely only hard-core fans will check out the episode on the 'net, so the 'sanctity' of the episode is intact for most viewers who will tune in for the premiere. The Time Lord buffs then give the episode the once-over, post their opinions all over the 'net, and the Beeb can tweak the final product for official broadcast. If the episode is deemed a turkey on the 'net over the next few days, the Beeb has a perfect out by saying it was only a rough cut that was 'leaked'. A good way for the Beeb to ensure they are onto a winner before the show hits the air-waves perhaps? Of course they could just use the traditional focus-group testing to find these things out but, heeeeeeeey, this is Dr Who we are talking about! Besides, opinion is likely to be much more candid this way. Okay, okay, it's late, but I had to get in one good conspiracy theory before I went to bed. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

claywoman · Mar 8, 2005

where oh where can I find something besides the trailer? Someone mentioned that there is a place on the net to watch a part of the series? Where?

CalliArcale · Mar 8, 2005

I've heard tell that it's on Bittorrent. I know nothing of that site, however. I've never downloaded a pirated video from the Internet. I'm sure my brother-in-law knows about it, though. In fact, I wouldn't be terribly surprised if he found it and gave it to me as a birthday present next July. <img src="/images/icons/tongue.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

CalliArcale · Mar 8, 2005

MORE TRAILERS!!! The BBC has put new trailers up on their website! Official Doctor Who Website (redesigned for the new series) <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

CalliArcale · Mar 9, 2005

Yes, these are 45 minute episodes. Many, including the premier episode, will be self-contained, rather than parts of a series. Old Dr Who stories were almost never single-parters; in fact, other than specials such as "The Five Doctors", I think there was only one story transmitted in a single episode; a now-lost First Doctor story involving Daleks in some way. Four episodes was a typical length, although there were many six-parters, one twelve-parter, and of course the entirety of Season 23 ("The Trial of a Time Lord", which could also be seen as four separate substories). Outpost Gallifrey has new updates on their Doctorr Who New Series News Page. Here are some tidbits from it: * Eccleston would like people to avoid downloading the episode; he confirms that it's a rough cut and the special effects are not finished * reviewers who saw the real, finished episode during a screening last night have produced generally very positive reviews. The worst criticism among those quoted at Outpost Gallifrey appears to complain that the pace is too fast, and it's in a generally positive review. (The old series was downright dragging by modern TV/film standards; the pacing was consistent with what you usually see in theater.) * there is apparently some sort of love relationship between the Doctor and his new companion Rose, but in interviews Eccleston was very vague about it; there will be holding hands, but it doesn't seem to be the sort of torrid love affair that seems to have become de rigeur in TV these days; he describes their meeting as "love at first sight" but it may be platonic. It'll be interesting to see.... * I haven't read it yet, but SFX magazine reportedly has an article about the screening, with spoilers: E <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

SpaceKiwi · Mar 10, 2005

Oh please no! Romance between the Doctor and Rose?!?! I'm still having difficulty with the whole Billie Piper thing. I swear if she breaks into song at ANY point, or the Tardis is transported into the 5th dimension as a direct result of the Doctor reclining Rose back over the control panel as they engage in kissie-kissie antics, heavy blunt objects WILL be hurled in the general vacinity of the TV set! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

earth_bound_misfit · Mar 10, 2005

Here ya go Claywomen http://www.torrentspy.com/search.asp?query=doctor+who Its the last one on the list, rosie1.avi. You will need a bittorrent client, I recommend bitcomet www.bitcomet.com There you will also find all the info on how to use it, its not very hard to use. Regards EBM <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> ----------------------------------------------------------------- Wanna see this site looking like the old SDC uplink?Go here to see how: SDC Eye saver </div>

CalliArcale · Mar 10, 2005

<blockquote>In reply to:<hr />Anyone remember Bonnie Langford?<hr /></blockquote> No! Not the carrot juice! <img src="/images/icons/tongue.gif" /> I really really really really didn't like Mel. I'm not sure exactly why, but she really grated on my nerves. Plus, her costume and hair constitute the biggest single indictment of 80s fashion that I've ever seen. <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" /> I also don't like the temporal-paradoxy way she was introduced to the show. Going strictly by what is seen on TV, the Doctor never actually met her! (There are obvious ways to retcon it, but the mere fact that it has to be retconned shows that the production team fell down on the job.) Getting back to the new series: It doesn't sound as if Billie Piper is going to be doing any singing at all. In fact, she's not presently active in the music industry, although rumors suggest she's considering returning to the recording scene. (She has denied those rumors, however.) The romance apparently does not go behind hand-holding. In fact, it may not be strictly romance. As I analyze what was actually said, Eccleston only said the two characters love each other. Lots of people love each other non-romantically, such as siblings, parents and their children, relatives, very close friends, etc. So we'll have to wait and see. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

CalliArcale · Mar 10, 2005

Oops, I just reread the interview, and he did specifically say "romance". May be platonic, though. We'll see. Certainly this has to be something suitable for the kiddies, so I strongly doubt we'll see a torrid love affair (thank goodness). SFX has an overwhelmingly positive review of "Rose". The main sentiment that keeps being repeated is that this time the producers remembered that at its heart, this is a show for children. REVIEW: Doctor Who, episode one <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

CalliArcale · Mar 10, 2005

Reportedly, the spider Daleks (which were rumored for the Fox TV movie as well) will not make an appearance. However, reliable advance whispers do indicate that some sort of spider-like mechanical creature will appear. And there are rumors that the Daleks will change dramatically in form at some point, so make of that what you will. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> EDIT: However, they are not entirely mechanical. It is a common misconception that they are robots. They aren't. They are actually humanoids -- or rather, they were. They are the mutated descendents of the Kaleds, a humanoid race from the planet Skaro. They cannot survive long without life support. Hence, the Dalek. It's a travel machine. But since the Kaleds were highly militaristic, it was logical that they'd build the Daleks to serve as more than just a travel machine and life support system. It's essentially a small, lightly armored tank. I have just seen "Rose". My brother gave me a CD with it, and I could not resist. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> I liked it a lot. It was sometimes difficult for me to understand the Doctor; Northern accents aren't always easy for Americans. But it wasn't all that hard; I have broadened my ear through a friend in Yorkshire (with whom, sadly, i have lost contact), Red Dwarf, and Wallace & Gromit. He had a whimsical, sometimes manic good cheer. It worked brilliantly. A lesser actor would probably have come off looking silly, but Eccleston did it very well. It took a few minutes to get used to him, but to be fair, it felt that way when other Doctors started too. It is silly at times; some of the jokes are clearly aimed at children. It is self-referential at times; there is a character who clearly pokes fun at Dr Who fandom (but in a good way, in my opinion). It is serious, but not too serious, and I liked it a great deal. The main criticism from me was that the plot wasn't particularly deep, and the 45 minutes <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff." -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

SpaceKiwi · Mar 11, 2005

""I have just seen "Rose". My brother gave me a CD with it, and I could not resist."" Translation from 'Calli-Speak' ...... "I spoke with my brother and mentioned several times that the new 'Who is available via Bit Torrent, but know little of how it works. Bounded down the driveway and grabbed the disc out of his hands as he pulled up in his car the next day. Couldn't get the computer booted quick enough to view" <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

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