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Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
- Thread starter Galahad
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Sindatur
Regular
You're kidding. Great. If I had a dime every time that station disappointed me...
I'm stuck then, waiting until it comes out on dvd in region 1. Then I'll have to hope Netflix has it.
Crap. :brickwall:
Personally, I believe that Scifi will show once all the specials are done (and maybe wait until after they get Matt Smith's first season signed and show it before, like they have done with all the other Chritmas specials). I believe that at some point SyFy (They're getting close being called that,..right?) will definitely show them.
Hyp, look for a PM from me.
Galahad
Regular
By the way, here's the lass who will be playing the Doctor's new companion:
Galahad
Regular
It's impossible to tell from a photo alone. I'd love to be able to see the audition tapes of those who get picked, actually. That would be very informative.
Or you could as I mentioned before, just dig out the tape from last season's "The Fires of Pompeii".
... but yes to a certain degree I was using tried and trusted "male parameters" lol.
However, I don't think Moffatt is liable to pick a dud. He knows his stuff.
hypatia
Regular
Or you could as I mentioned before, just dig out the tape from last season's "The Fires of Pompeii".
... but yes to a certain degree I was using tried and trusted "male parameters" lol.
However, I don't think Moffatt is liable to pick a dud. He knows his stuff.
I think it should be out on DVD at netflix. If I didn't have an overfilled rental queue already, I would do that. As it is, since it's very iffy just when/if I'll ever see the new episodes, I'll wait and see.
They've picked excellent companions and side characters so far for the new series, as far as I'm concerned, as far as it's possible to do so (gotta expect some less than inspiring actors).
Jade Jaguar
Regular
I think you are probably right, they will show them before the beginning of the next full-length series. I think there are two factors at work here. First, SyFy
is geared toward showing series, or movies, but not four specials. Also, with BBC America making the switch to HD, and the Dr. being about the BBC's most popular show, they may have wanted to premier the HD eps themselves. I am partial to red-headed cuties, so I'm hoping the new companion can act as well. Guess I should dig out The Fires of Pompeii and see...
MartinRoth
Regular
I can't recall exactly where I heard/read this (so it may not be terribly reliable), but there seemed to be some indication that BBC America had outbid Seymour Fy and would be the sole home of Doctor Who going forward. (For however long the contract runs, at least.)
Jade Jaguar
Regular
I hope you're right, especially if my local Comcast adds BBC America HD to their lineup, as promised.
SyFy is still showing previous seasons of Dr. W, but I realize that would be on a different contract.
SyFy is still showing previous seasons of Dr. W, but I realize that would be on a different contract.
Sindatur
Regular
Here's the new Doctor and companion in costume, caught on a location shoot:
Is this from the last Tennant Special when he changes? Or from the first Matt Smith Season? is Matt Smith getting a full 13 eps? When is the Matt Smith Season supposed to air?
darth_librarian
Regular
In the UK, not till 2010 (probably springtime).
In the US, no idea.
The three remaining Tennant specials will air November to December in the UK.
In the US, no idea.
The three remaining Tennant specials will air November to December in the UK.
Sindatur
Regular
BBC America just played The NExt Dr a couple of weeks ago, and playing Planet of the Dead this coming Sunday, so I imagine BBC America will probably show the last Tennant specials by March/April
But, what is that pic from? Is it just a Promo, or is it on the set? If on the Set, is from the last Tennant special, introducing us to Matt Smith, or are they already filming his episodes?
Galahad
Regular
pretty sure it's a set picture from production of the full fat series.
darth_librarian
Regular
The 2010 Matt Smith season is being shot as we type in Wales. The UK press are full of long-lense aquired spoilers regarding guest stars. All speicals with Tennant in have finished filming (a while ago).
No idea if the Tennant specials will handle regenreation. Some rumors suggest they will not, leaving it open for the Beeb to have 2 Doctors on the go at once, possibly one of them in a film (tennant probably).
The sets of the Tardis (in and out) have been redesigned to look better in HD.
Given
No idea if the Tennant specials will handle regenreation. Some rumors suggest they will not, leaving it open for the Beeb to have 2 Doctors on the go at once, possibly one of them in a film (tennant probably).
The sets of the Tardis (in and out) have been redesigned to look better in HD.
Given
Jade Jaguar
Regular
Just saw PotD, and liked it, it was lots of fun. I wish Michelle Ryan was staying for a while... :drool:
I liked the Tritivores - the fly guys. I wish they could have survived, but plot-wise, I think that would have been difficult. The Doctor could hardly have brought them through the portal to earth.
I should get BBC America in HD in October, so I hope it gets replayed then.
I liked the Tritivores - the fly guys. I wish they could have survived, but plot-wise, I think that would have been difficult. The Doctor could hardly have brought them through the portal to earth.
I should get BBC America in HD in October, so I hope it gets replayed then.
Sindatur
Regular
I enjoyed it too, in fact it was better than I was expecting it to be. The storyline premise "Bunch of people trapped on a bus in a dessert" did seem all that exciting, but, even those parts had their edge
I also liked Michelle Ryan alot, her character was very fun, and I liked the chemistry they had together (though who knows if her stage prescence might outshine Matt Smith?)
I'd definitely like to see the Tritivores more.
