Summary of "Season 2 - It's the New New Doctor": I'm so glad they fixed the horrible audio problem from season 1, but there are still a few things "wrong" with this set. I'd assume that most people watch bonus material after watching the episodes, especially if they haven't seen the show yet, but the "Children in Need" special should be watched before anything else on the disc. I thought the first episode of the season started off a bit strangely, but I blamed it on my poor memory of the final moments in season 1. I'm also extremely annoyed by the long menu transitions which can't be skipped. I like to put a disc in and have a split second between menus, not a whole animated sequence.
I really enjoyed Tennant as the new doctor; I like the style of humor he brings to the show - it's a bit different from the humor Eccleston had. I was able to introduce my girlfriend to "The Doctor," and I was quite happy when she enjoyed it and watched the entire season with me. Woohoo, a new Who convert! I loved this season, especially the two-part episodes, and I can't wait for the third season (which hasn't started airing yet) to be released on DVD. It would be a treat if we got season 3 on the HD formats next year. (read entire review)
Season 1 (USA Only) - Did someone call a Doctor? (6/29/2006)
Summary of "Season 1 (USA Only) - Did someone call a Doctor?": The set is loaded with bonus material, but it's far from perfect. Frustrating menus, a brutal 5.1 mix, and some trimmed featurettes (and one that shouldn't be on there) drag the set down a bit. BBC releases always feel like they're 90% complete; a little rough around the edges.
I really enjoyed Eccleston as "The Doctor" but I'll keep my mind open to the new guy. I thought the new version of the show was just as fun and exciting as the older shows; they kept the cheese factor intact as well. I'll admit it took me a few episodes to get into the show, but I got sucked in during "The Unquiet Dead," and remained hooked until the final episode of the season. I enjoyed the double-length episodes, especially since I had no indication they would last longer than a regular episode (I like to be surprised).
I hope a little bit more attention is given to the second season of Doctor Who. (read entire review)
BBC Arranges Download of 'Missing' Cast Track from 3rd Season DVDs
Last November we reported in a story labeled "What's With the Commentary Track on Season 3 Being Replaced?" that the final episode of the third season had gotten a different audio commentary track than... (read entire news item)
11/18/2007
What's With the Commentary Track on Season 3 Being Replaced?
Doctor Who - The Complete 3rd Series, released on DVD earlier this month in North America, was quickly noticed to have an issue with the final episode on the set, "Last of the Time Lords" (the last part... (read entire news item)
8/30/2007
Details About Bonus Material For 3rd Season DVDs
As we just reported a few minutes ago, the Sci Fi Wire (a news service of The Sci Fi Channel) has posted a story that talks about the DVD extras for Doctor Who spin-off, Torchwood. The bottom of that... (read entire news item)
8/07/2007
Season 3's Large Box Pic, Disc Breakdown & 'DVD Coming-Soon' Trailer
After our box art picture last week for Doctor Who - The Complete 3rd Series on DVD (ships November 6th), fans were interested in getting a bigger look than the one we originally had gotten. We've got... (read entire news item)
8/02/2007
We've Got 3rd Series Box Art in North America (Different from Region 2 Box Art)
Last week we posted a story to let you know that the BBC is preparing a November 6th release date of Doctor Who - The Complete 3rd Series on DVD. Now distributor Warner Home Video is preparing to officially... (read entire news item)
7/23/2007
Early Season 3 information
The other day we received an email from David Jessup pointing us to a new listing on the BBC America website advertising the third season of Doctor Who for release on November 6. The listing starts by... (read entire news item)
1/19/2007
BBC issues statement regarding NetFlix problem
Earlier today we posted a news item letting our readers know that there was a problem with disc 1 from the second season of Doctor Who. We believed the problem was only with NetFlix discs, and wanted... (read entire news item)
1/19/2007
Did you see the chainsaw episode? ***Updated***
We've had a few readers write in to report a strange glitch with Doctor Who season 2, which they rented from NetFlix. At exactly the 32:40 mark of disc 1, episode 2 ("New Earth") the video switches to... (read entire news item)
9/22/2006
Season 2 coming in January
Sci Fi Wire has posted an announcement from BBC Worldwide Americas executives that the second season of Doctor Who will be released on January 16, 2007. The set will be released on the Tuesday following... (read entire news item)
7/16/2006
First Season of New Who Breaks Up Into 4 Separate Quadrants!
The BBC has plans to break up the new Doctor Who box set and sell the discs separately. The recently released season 1 set will become 4 single-disc releases, leaving the 5th disc, which holds the Doctor... (read entire news item)
1/24/2006
The Doctor leaps back to Feb, plus interior box art
It seems as though there's been a lot of confusion with the upcoming release of Doctor Who. First it was scheduled for Canada, then we heard it was coming out in the US on February 14 as well, then it... (read entire news item)
1/18/2006
Canadian Release Of 2005 Show Delayed A Bit After All
A week ago we reported that the 2005 version of Doctor Who, starring Christopher Eccleston as the 9th Doctor, was delayed in the USA until the 4th of July holiday, due to the SciFi Channel's pick-up of... (read entire news item)
1/12/2006
Reason for delay explained - Sci-Fi Channel picks up series
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... (read entire news item)
1/10/2006
The Doctor calls in sick - Season 1 delayed
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"... (read entire news item)
12/19/2005
9th Doctor's Season 1 Artwork!
We have a special look at the artwork for the first season of the new Doctor Who. The title is coming on February 14, but it's not up for preorder yet.
Don't forget that screenshot previews are available... (read entire news item)
12/03/2005
Want an early look at some Season 1 screenshots?
A few days ago we reported that the new Christopher Eccleston-starring regeneration of Doctor Who was coming to the U.S.A. (as well as Canada) on February 14th...news that was confirmed by the BBC that... (read entire news item)
11/30/2005
February Release of 9th Doctor NOT Just For Canada Anymore! USA To Get It, Too!
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... (read entire news item)
10/18/2005
Region 1 Release of the New Doctor is Planned for Canada
We've been looking at the possibility of Canada receiving a set of the 2005 Doctor Who series for awhile now, and it's finally paid off. The BBC posted a press release talking about their sales successes... (read entire news item)
