Summary of "The Next Doctor: 2008 Christmas Special - Pretty good, not great": I really hate these single-disc releases, but only because Doctor Who is so great that I want to watch more than one episode at a time. I thought this episode was fun, like all the Christmas specials in the past, though the DVD could use some beefing up. "Doctor Who at the Proms" is great, but there's absolutely no bonus material relating to the episode. No interviews with David Morrissey, or interviews of any kind, which is a real shame. I'd hate to see BBC release all these specials in one set with tons of bonus material because it'll annoy the fans that have bought these single-episode discs, but at the same time Doctor Who deserves more material than these single discs are providing. (read entire review)
Planet of the Dead - Good episode, okay disc (8/07/2009)
Summary of "Planet of the Dead - Good episode, okay disc": I'm not quite sure how I feel about separate releases for each of the specials. Sure, I'm happy I get to watch them earlier than if they just released a box set, but there's very little on this disc compared to a season set of the show. The Doctor Who Confidential is good, but there aren't any deleted scenes, commentary tracks, or other bonus material, and that's a bit disappointing. This is also released out of order, with the Christmas episode coming in September (the Christmas episode aired first). Luckily there won't be any continuity problems, so you can pick this up now and the Christmas episode later. (read entire review)
The Complete 4th Series - I love this show! (12/10/2008)
Summary of "The Complete 4th Series - I love this show!": I freakin' love this show! It's such a wonderful mix of sci-fi and comedy, and the result is a show like no other. It can go from a moment of complete seriousness, to a moment that's so hilarious I'm laughing out loud. Without going into details regarding the season, it's the finest so far, and for so many reasons.
The DVD set is good; the extras are fabulous, but BBC needs to make some corrections to the audio, and provide a chapter after the opening of the show (that frustrates me to no end, and occurs on nearly all their sets).
Go out and buy this if you haven't already, it's worth the money. (read entire review)
The Complete 2nd Series - It's the New New Doctor (1/18/2007)
Summary of "The Complete 2nd Series - 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)
The Complete 1st Series (USA Only) - Did someone call a Doctor? (6/29/2006)
Summary of "The Complete 1st Series (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)
Tennant's 10th Doctor Visits Area 51 in the Animated 'Dreamland' Serial **UPDATED**
Dry Springs, Nevada, 1958. The Doctor finds an extraterrestrial artifact which draws the attention of a mysterious man in black, an alien warrior and Colonel Stark, commander of Dreamland - the military... (read entire news item)
1/06/2010
Finalized Blu-ray and DVD Package Art for 'The End of Time, Parts 1 & 2'
The other day BBC/Warner revealed the finalized packaging for Doctor Who - The Complete Specials, coming out as a 5-disc set on DVD and Blu-ray formats in a few weeks, on February 2nd. At the bottom... (read entire news item)
1/05/2010
Sneak Preview Video Clip from the Bonus Material of The Complete Specials
In advance of the February 2nd DVD release of the final Doctor Who adventures starring David Tennant, the BBC would like to share with you a sneak peek of one of the bonus features available in the 5-disc... (read entire news item)
1/04/2010
Final DVD and Blu-ray Package Art for 'The Complete Specials' Set
Did everybody catch the Christmas and New Year Doctor Who specials, "The End of Time, Parts 1 & 2"? That final David Tennant story arc co-starred the incredible Bernard Cribbins (who turned 81 last week...and... (read entire news item)
12/04/2009
Official Answer for The Next Doctor on Blu-Ray, Plus the BBC's Press Release ***UPDATE: Online Previews for 'The End of Time, Part 1' ***
Earlier this week we reported that the BBC and distributor Warner Home Video had now formally announced home video releases on February 2nd for Doctor Who - The Waters of Mars (DVD and Blu-ray), Doctor... (read entire news item)
12/01/2009
Box Art, Extras and More for DVDs and BDs of 'Waters of Mars,' 'End of Time' and 'Complete Specials' ***UPDATE: MORE Art, Details, and Extras***
Just over a month ago, the BBC issued a press release which revealed that February 2nd would see the DVD and Blu-ray Disc releases for North America of Doctor Who - The Waters of Mars (52 minutes; DVD:... (read entire news item)
10/30/2009
BBC Press Release for Broadcast of the Final Tennant Specials Reveals DVD/Blu-ray Dates!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE DOCTOR WHO SPECIALS
ARE LANDING ON BBC AMERICA
"Mars, 2059. Bowie Base one. Last recorded message: don´t drink the water.
Don´t even touch it. Not one drop." - The... (read entire news item)
6/24/2009
Individual DVD Release Announced for 2008 Christmas Special The Next Doctor *UPDATED*
Christmas Eve, 1851, and the Cybermen stalk the snow of Victorian London. When the Doctor arrives and starts to investigate a spate of mysterious deaths, he's surprised to meet another Doctor. And soon,... (read entire news item)
6/01/2009
DVD & High-Def Blu-Ray Releases of Planet of the Dead Special
When a London bus travels through a worm-hole to an alien world, the Doctor must join forces with the extraordinary Lady Christina to help the unfortunate passengers, and themselves, get back home. But... (read entire news item)
8/01/2008
Revised, Corrected Box Art for Doctor Who - The Infinite Quest
The other day we brought you BBC/Warner's announcement for their DVD release of Doctor Who - The Infinite Quest, coming out on November 18th. The studio sent us a look at the box art that day, but several... (read entire news item)
7/30/2008
The 10th Doctor and Martha Get Animated and Go On The Infinite Quest *UPDATED*
For those of you who aren't in-the-know, Totally Doctor Who was a CBBC (Children's BBC) program in the U.K. which began running along the start of the second season of Doctor Who, when David Tennant took... (read entire news item)
7/29/2008
Alert! Alert! It is the Doctor! Package Art is Here for The Complete 4th Series
This morning we brought you the then-breaking news that BBC/Warner had announced the DVD release of Doctor Who - The Complete 4th Series, starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate. At the time we had... (read entire news item)
7/29/2008
David Tennant's 10th Doctor Returns to DVD with The Complete 4th Series
The Doctor is in! Overnight the folks at BBC Video and distributor Warner Home Video have announced the release of Doctor Who - The Complete 4th Series on DVD. This new 6-disc set, arriving on November... (read entire news item)
4/15/2008
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)
