2010 Classic DVD releases. - Doctor Who and Torchwood

JCR · 28-07-2009, 00:46

The first 2010 release is likely to be....

The Kings Demons and Planet of Fire

(as a trailer went through the bbfc: http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classi...0?OpenDocument )

Anyone would think The Master is coming back or something.

docmorrison · 28-07-2009, 01:50

I'm going to take a punt and say it might be a Kamelion boxset ('it's' first and last stories, well, 'it's' only stories really!); they did the New Beginnings boxset when the Master was coming back last time...maybe they'll bring Kamelion back - and maybe it'll work?! Just a guess!

Cheers,

docmorrison

chuffnobbler · 28-07-2009, 08:32

Thanks for that.

Watched Kings Demons for the first time in ages, recently. It really is something and nothing, with a very rushed ending.

Love Planet of Fire, though, even though it's clear that Lanzarote and Sarn are the same place.

Kamelion was a great idea. Such a shame he never really came off properly and they never knew what to do with him. A great example of DW's brilliant ideas lying just outside the reach of what is practical and deliverable.

gboy · 28-07-2009, 09:14

Thanks for the info - I quite liked King's Demons: an amusing romp of a story, but not one to be taken too seriously.

With the exception of Frontios and the Mara stories, this must pretty much wrap up all PD's stories.

chuffnobbler · 28-07-2009, 09:39

Don't forget lovely little The Awakening.

So many neat little gems tucked away in the Fifth Doctor's time.

bigalt · 28-07-2009, 10:44

The producers at the time missed a great chance in having Polly James as a companion.

chuffnobbler · 28-07-2009, 11:14

YES! Jane Hampden is perfect. Great fun.

Black Guardian · 03-08-2009, 19:31

apparently slated for a 2010 release with new CGI effects is the Pertwee story Invasion of the Dinosaurs.

Jakes_stuff · 03-08-2009, 21:03

Does anyone else know of any other classic releases for 2010?

I'm very excited about the black guardian trilogy this weekend!!

The 3 Doctors · 03-08-2009, 22:32

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Originally Posted by Black Guardian

apparently slated for a 2010 release with new CGI effects is the Pertwee story Invasion of the Dinosaurs.

That has been rumoured to be happening before and never happened, much to my disappointment. I really hope it does happen this time!

But surely they could not do the Dinosaur new effects on the Cheap as it just would not be worth changing it otherwise.

performingmonk · 04-08-2009, 00:33

I hope they do complete Doctor boxsets at some stage, that's what I'm waiting for. Of course, sadly the first two Doctors' tenures will NEVER be totally complete.

Black Guardian · 04-08-2009, 10:54

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Originally Posted by The 3 Doctors

That has been rumoured to be happening before and never happened, much to my disappointment. I really hope it does happen this time!

But surely they could not do the Dinosaur new effects on the Cheap as it just would not be worth changing it otherwise.

perhaps they have secured more money to do it..I don't know. I just heard the rumour via someone who is normally quite reliable with their information.

chuffnobbler · 04-08-2009, 11:03

Leave those Dinosaurs alone!

I love that story, and it wouldn't be the same with swanky effects. Slathering CGI over everything isn't necessarily a step forward.

The 3 Doctors · 04-08-2009, 15:19

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Originally Posted by chuffnobbler

Leave those Dinosaurs alone!

I love that story, and it wouldn't be the same with swanky effects. Slathering CGI over everything isn't necessarily a step forward.

What would be the harm in having both original and new cgi version made available?, it would be fun to see how it could look.

As long as the original is preserved then what’s the problem?

Normally Doctor Who DVD’s has an option to watch both the original and new cgi version. As long as the CGI is not altering the story I don’t see the problem, if nothing else it enhances the viewing of story. Lets face it, if they could of done it back then they would have done it.

I hope your source is correct Black Guardian as I will definitely buy it if its released.

stcoop · 04-08-2009, 15:22

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Originally Posted by chuffnobbler

Leave those Dinosaurs alone!

I love that story, and it wouldn't be the same with swanky effects. Slathering CGI over everything isn't necessarily a step forward.

They've never offered CGI as anything other than an extra.

(The problem is the CGI they can afford would be just as cheap in 2010 terms as glove puppets were in 1970's terms.)

stcoop · 04-08-2009, 15:23

The other strong possibillity for 2010 is "The Mind Of Evil" as they have apparently been able to do the colour retrival process on it.

Jon Ross · 04-08-2009, 20:13

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Originally Posted by bigalt

The producers at the time missed a great chance in having Polly James as a companion.

They did consider making Will Chandler from The Awakening a regular companion.

Jon Ross · 04-08-2009, 20:42

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Originally Posted by Black Guardian

apparently slated for a 2010 release with new CGI effects is the Pertwee story Invasion of the Dinosaurs.

Is Episode One being left in black and white do you know?

Jon Ross · 04-08-2009, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by The 3 Doctors

What would be the harm in having both original and new cgi version made available?, it would be fun to see how it could look.

As long as the original is preserved then what’s the problem?

Normally Doctor Who DVD’s has an option to watch both the original and new cgi version. As long as the CGI is not altering the story I don’t see the problem, if nothing else it enhances the viewing of story. Lets face it, if they could of done it back then they would have done it.

It's not a problem if it's optional. The Restoration Team have become more meddlesome in recent times though. I've got the video version of Invasion of the Dinosaurs and it's not too bad actually. The dinosaurs are rubbish but they are kept to a minimum. Like most Doctor Who from the period, it's much more about the script and the actors.

Black Guardian · 04-08-2009, 20:58

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Originally Posted by Jon Ross

Is Episode One being left in black and white do you know?

afraid the only whisper I heard was the new CGI but as Stcoop mentioned above with the new colourisation process I am sure it could be achieved if the budget was available.

Jon Ross · 04-08-2009, 21:30

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Originally Posted by Black Guardian

afraid the only whisper I heard was the new CGI but as Stcoop mentioned above with the new colourisation process I am sure it could be achieved if the budget was available.

I don't mind it in black and white, I just wondered whether they had given up hope of restoring it to colour before releasing it on DVD. I feel the same way about The Mind of Evil and The Ambassadors of Death - it doesn't bother me if they came out in black and white but I get the feeling some people would feel shortchanged if they weren't restored to full colour.

TimCypher · 04-08-2009, 21:36

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Originally Posted by stcoop

The other strong possibillity for 2010 is "The Mind Of Evil" as they have apparently been able to do the colour retrival process on it.

Yes, I've read something about that too.

Certainly, 'The Mind Of Evil' would be the *must-buy* Who DVD release for me next year...if they can add 'The Seeds Of Doom' to the release schedule, that would be perfect!

Regards,

Cypher

Jon Ross · 04-08-2009, 21:39

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Originally Posted by TimCypher

Yes, I've read something about that too.

Certainly, 'The Mind Of Evil' would be the *must-buy* Who DVD release for me next year...if they can add 'The Seeds Of Doom' to the release schedule, that would be perfect!

Regards,

Cypher

I think The Seeds of Doom might come out in a box set with Terror of the Zygons.

TimCypher · 04-08-2009, 22:12

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Originally Posted by Jon Ross

I think The Seeds of Doom might come out in a box set with Terror of the Zygons.

Even better!

Regards,

Cypher

ocox · 05-08-2009, 09:44

What about The Key to Time. I missed it the first time (no pun intended)

around not realising it was a limited release, the B******S

28-07-2009, 00:46	#1
JCR Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK Posts: 5,660	2010 Classic DVD releases. The first 2010 release is likely to be.... The Kings Demons and Planet of Fire (as a trailer went through the bbfc: http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classi...0?OpenDocument ) Anyone would think The Master is coming back or something.

28-07-2009, 01:50	#2
docmorrison Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Posts: 39	A theory... I'm going to take a punt and say it might be a Kamelion boxset ('it's' first and last stories, well, 'it's' only stories really!); they did the New Beginnings boxset when the Master was coming back last time...maybe they'll bring Kamelion back - and maybe it'll work?! Just a guess! Cheers, docmorrison

28-07-2009, 08:32	#3
chuffnobbler Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,542	Thanks for that. Watched Kings Demons for the first time in ages, recently. It really is something and nothing, with a very rushed ending. Love Planet of Fire, though, even though it's clear that Lanzarote and Sarn are the same place. Kamelion was a great idea. Such a shame he never really came off properly and they never knew what to do with him. A great example of DW's brilliant ideas lying just outside the reach of what is practical and deliverable.

28-07-2009, 09:14	#4
gboy Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,447	Thanks for the info - I quite liked King's Demons: an amusing romp of a story, but not one to be taken too seriously. With the exception of Frontios and the Mara stories, this must pretty much wrap up all PD's stories.

28-07-2009, 09:39	#5
chuffnobbler Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,542	Don't forget lovely little The Awakening. So many neat little gems tucked away in the Fifth Doctor's time.

28-07-2009, 10:44	#6
bigalt Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: airdrie near glasgow Services: twtv & bb, freeview, Blackhill tx Posts: 789	The producers at the time missed a great chance in having Polly James as a companion.

28-07-2009, 11:14	#7
chuffnobbler Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,542	YES! Jane Hampden is perfect. Great fun.

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Black Guardian Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: A Crack In Time Posts: 13,402	apparently slated for a 2010 release with new CGI effects is the Pertwee story Invasion of the Dinosaurs.

03-08-2009, 21:03	#9
Jakes_stuff Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 595	Does anyone else know of any other classic releases for 2010? I'm very excited about the black guardian trilogy this weekend!!

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performingmonk Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,520	I hope they do complete Doctor boxsets at some stage, that's what I'm waiting for. Of course, sadly the first two Doctors' tenures will NEVER be totally complete.

04-08-2009, 11:03	#13
chuffnobbler Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,542	Leave those Dinosaurs alone! I love that story, and it wouldn't be the same with swanky effects. Slathering CGI over everything isn't necessarily a step forward.

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stcoop Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,509	The other strong possibillity for 2010 is "The Mind Of Evil" as they have apparently been able to do the colour retrival process on it.

05-08-2009, 09:44	#25
ocox Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 400	What about The Key to Time. I missed it the first time (no pun intended) around not realising it was a limited release, the B******S