4 NOVEMBER 2009 | SPECIALS 2009 | DVD COVER (TEMP)
With thanks to BBC DVD.
BBC DVD has provided eyeofhorus.org.uk with the "temporary" sleeve design for 11 January 2010's release of the DOCTOR WHO - AUTUMN SPECIALS 2009.
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17 OCTOBER 2009 | MERCHANDISE | BBC DVD FUTURE PLANS
BBC DVD have scheduled the final 2009 releases in addition to the Winter/Spring 2010 CLASSIC SERIES and Tennant "specials". Subject to change.
16.11.2009 - CLASSIC SERIES - DOCTOR WHO - THE KEY TO TIME season (the previously "limited edition" re-released with standardised packaging) £69.99
11.01.2010 - NEW SERIES - THE WATERS OF MARS and CHRISTMAS-NEW YEAR SPECIALS £16.99
11.01.2010 - NEW SERIES - THE 2008/2009/2010 TENTH DOCTOR SPECIALS COMPLETE BOXSET £29.99
04.01.2010 - CLASSIC SERIES - DOCTOR WHO - THE PELADON TIMES (THE CURSE OF PELADON and THE MONSTER OF PELADON) £29.99
01.02.2010 - CLASSIC SERIES - MYTHS AND LEGENDS (including THE TIME MONSTER, UNDERWORLD and THE HORNS OF NIMON) £49.99
08.02.2010 - CLASSIC SERIES - DOCTOR WHO - THE MASQUE OF MANDRAGORA £19.99
01.03.2010 - CLASSIC SERIES - TIME AND THE RANI £19.99
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18 SEPTEMBER 2009 | MERCHANDISE | SERIES 1- 4 DVD BOXSET
Releasing on 26 October 2009, BBC DVD is releasing the complete Russell T Davies' vision for 21st century DOCTOR WHO. The complete SERIES 1 -4 (23 discs). RRP £89.99.
The question is: why not wait until January 2010 and add the final four Tenannt 2009 specials?
The set includes the specials: THE CHRISTMAS INVASION, THE RUNAWAY BRIDE, THE VOYAGE OF THE DAMEND and THE NEXT DOCTOR.
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17 SEPTEMBER 2009 | MERCHANDISE | SJA SERIES 2 BOXSET
Releasing on 9 November 2009, Elisabeth Sladen stars in five stories from THE SARAH JANE ADVENTURES SERIES 2. The DVD boxset contains one disc.
THE LAST SONTARAN
THE DAY OF THE CLOWN
SECRETS OF THE STARS
THE MARK OF THE BERSERKER
THE TEMPTATION OF SARAH JANE SMITH
ENEMY OF THE BANE
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29 SEPTEMBER 2009 | MERCHANDISE | THE DALEK WAR
With thanks to BBC DVD.
The review of THE DALEK WAR DVD boxset will be online this coming weekend.
BBC DVD has officially announced that there will be no DOCTOR WHO releases in November or December 2009. October 2009 BBC DVD releases have been updated in information sent to eyeofhorus.org.uk.
CLASSIC SERIES - THE DALEK WAR BOX SET (1972-73) - Releasing 5 October - RRP £34.26 - 4 disc-set.
FRONTIER IN SPACE (Disc 1) - cover: right
Commentary - With actor Katy Manning, producer Barry Letts and script editor Terrance Dicks, moderated by Clayton Hickman.
Programme Subtitles
Subtitle Production Notes
FRONTIER IN SPACE (Disc 2 - Extras) - cover: right
PERFECT SENARRIO: LOST FRONTIER - In the far future, the remaining population of an oxygen-depleted planet Earth lies in enforced stasis in The Field of Dreams, their minds kept active through the work of scenariosmiths. Looking for ideas to help him re-connect to his captive audience, Zed, a young scenariosmith, turns to the world of DOCTOR WHO for inspiration. Featuring interviews with actors Katy Manning, Janet Fielding, Vera Fusek and Michael Hawkins, producer Barry Letts, script editor Terrance Dicks, visual effects designers John Friedlander and Mat Irvine. With Rich Batsford, Mick Broster, Tony Broster, Henry Dunn and Paul Ewing, and the voices of Steve Broster, David Harley and Cathryn Miller.
THE SPACE WAR - Cast and crew look back at the making of the story.
ROGER DELGADO - THE MASTER - A biography of actor Roger Delgado, most famous for playing the Doctor's arch-nemesis The Master from his introduction in 1971 until his tragic death two years later. Featuring previously unseen photographs, rare excerpts from his many BBC TV appearances and interviews with those who knew and loved him.
STRIPPED FOR ACTION: THE THIRD DOCTOR - The ongoing series looking at the Doctor's comic book adventures reaches his third incarnation.
Photo Galley + Coming Soon + PDF Material
PLANET OF THE DALEKS (Disc 1) - cover: right
Since the mid-seventies, episode three of this story has only been available as a 16mm monochrome film recording, but for this DVD release it has been returned to full colour using a brand new process.
Commentary - With actors Katy Manning, Prentice Hancock and Tim Preece, producer Barry Letts and script editor Terrance Dicks.
Programme Subtitles + Subtitle Production Notes
PLANET OF THE DALEKS (Disc 2) - cover: right
PERFECT SCENARIO: THE END OF DREAMS - Continuing his search for inspiration, scenariosmith Zed resumes his studies of twentieth century television's DOCTOR WHO. What he finds will have a profound effect on the lives of all of the remaining sleepers in The Field of Dreams. Featuring interviews with actors Katy Manning, Jane How, Janet Fielding, Bernard Horsfall and Tim Preece, producer Barry Letts, script editor Terrance Dicks. With Rich Batsford, Mick Broster, Tony Broster and Paul Ewing, and the voices of Steve Broster, David Harley and Cathryn Miller.
THE RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE - Cast and crew look back at the making of the story.
MULTI-COLOURISATION - A look at the colour restoration of episode three.
STRIPPED FOR ACTION: THE DALEKS - The ongoing series looking at the Doctor's comic book adventures focuses on his deadliest foes - the Daleks!
BLUE PETER - Two items from the childrens' magazine programme, featuring an appeal for any information on the theft of two Daleks from the BBC and their subsequent return.
Photo Galley + Coming Soon + PDF Material
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20 AUGUST 2009 | MERCHANDISE | THE TWIN DILEMMA
BBC DVD is releasing Colin Baker's launch story, THE TWIN DILEMMA on 7 September as single-disc item.
BBC DVD has sent eyeofhorus.org.uk a preview copy of the story (review online by 23 August) but in the meantime we've uploaded screengrabs.
Preview THE TWIN DILEMMA DVD
A race of giant gastropods has taken over the planet Jaconda. Their leader, Mestor, now intends to cause an enormous explosion in order to spread his people's eggs throughout the galaxy, and he kidnaps juvenile twin geniuses from Earth to work out the necessary mathematical equations. Space fighters led by Lieutenant Hugo Lang are dispatched to get the twins back, but they come under attack and Lang is the sole survivor when his ship crashes on the asteroid Titan 3.
DVD COMMENTARY TEAM - Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant and Kevin McNally
THE STAR MAN - Interview with title sequence designer Sid Sutton
LOOK 100 YEARS YOUNGER - Colin Baker and comedian Amy Lamé discuss the Doctor's costumes over the years
STRIPPED FOR ACTION - THE SIXTH DOCTOR - The Sixth Doctor's comic strip adventures from DWM
BBC BREAKFAST TIME - Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant interviewed
BLUE PETER - Colin Baker interviewed
Continuity - BBC1 continuity announcements from the story's original transmission + Photo Gallery + Coming Soon + Programme Subtitles + Subtitle Production Notes
RRP £19.99.
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13 AUGUST 2009 | MERCHANDISE | THE KEYS OF MARINUS
eyeofhorus.org.uk will have a preview of this story online by 15 August 2009 but in the meantime there are screengrabs from the release. Follow the link below.
Preview of THE KEYS OF MARINUS
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13 AUGUST 2009 | MERCHANDISE | THE TWIN DILEMMA
BBC DVD is releasing Colin Baker's launch story, THE TWIN DILEMMA on 7 September as single-disc item.
A race of giant gastropods has taken over the planet Jaconda. Their leader, Mestor, now intends to cause an enormous explosion in order to spread his people's eggs throughout the galaxy, and he kidnaps juvenile twin geniuses from Earth to work out the necessary mathematical equations. Space fighters led by Lieutenant Hugo Lang are dispatched to get the twins back, but they come under attack and Lang is the sole survivor when his ship crashes on the asteroid Titan 3.
DVD COMMENTARY TEAM - Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant and Kevin McNally
THE STAR MAN - Interview with title sequence designer Sid Sutton
LOOK 100 YEARS YOUNGER - Colin Baker and comedian Amy Lamé discuss the Doctor's costumes over the years
STRIPPED FOR ACTION - THE SIXTH DOCTOR - The Sixth Doctor's comic strip adventures from DWM
BBC BREAKFAST TIME - Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant interviewed
BLUE PETER - Colin Baker interviewed
Continuity - BBC1 continuity announcements from the story's original transmission + Photo Gallery + Coming Soon + Programme Subtitles + Subtitle Production Notes
RRP £19.99.
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7 AUGUST 2009 | MERCHANDISE | TENNANT SPECIAL BOXSET
BBC DVD is releasing the first two of the final five David Tennant "specials", THE NEXT DOCTOR and PLANET OF THE DEAD, as a double disc boxset on 7 December 2009.
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4 AUGUST 2009 | MERCHANDISE | Future DVD releases
Future DOCTOR WHO CLASSIC SERIES releases (expected to be 2010 but yet to be OFFICIALLY confirmed) will include:
eyeofhorus.org.uk will have a preview of this story online by 9 August 2009 but in the meantime there are screengrabs from the release. Follow the link below.
Preview of THE KEYS OF MARINUS
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20 JULY 2009 | MERCHANDISE | BBC DVD
With thanks to Rob Semenoff (3D Animator for THE BLACK GUARDIAN TRILOGY).
Rob Semenoff has kindly provided extra information relating to the new CGI content for the forthcoming release. Previews of THE BLACK GUARDIAN TRILOGY stories and Rob's THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR recommendations are now online.
Preview of MAWDRYN UNDEAD DVD.
Preview of TERMINUS DVD.
Preview of ENLIGHTENMENT DVD.
The boxset is released on Monday 10 August 2009.
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8 JULY 2009 | MERCHANDISE | BBC DVD
With thanks to BBC DVD.
The covers and slip-cases for the forthcoming CLASSIC SERIES releases have been published.
REMEMBRANCE OF THE DALEKS - SPECIAL EDITION (20 July 2009)
THE BLACK GUARDIAN TRILOGY (10 August 2009) - more images below
Online from 4 July 2009 - Preview of MAWDRYN UNDEAD DVD.
Online from 8 July 2009 - Preview of TERMINUS DVD.
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4 JULY 2009 | MERCHANDISE | THE BLACK GUARDIAN TRILOGY
With thanks to BBC DVD.
4 July 2009 - Preview of MAWDRYN UNDEAD DVD.
1 July 2009 - Again with thanks to BBC DVD, the four preview discs for this boxset have arrived and will reviewed over the coming weekend for this website.
The forthcoming release, DOCTOR WHO - THE BLACK GUARDIAN TRILOGY seems to be getting a "bit of a buzz" from fans contacting eyeofhorus.org.uk.
The third, fourth and fifth stories of the 20th. season were conceived by John Nathan-Turner and Eric Saward as a trilogy reintroducing the Black Guardian.
MAWDRYN UNDEAD The Black Guardian recruits a young man named Turlough to assassinate the Doctor. Although outwardly an ordinary pupil at a boys' private boarding school, Turlough is in fact an alien who believes that the Guardian will return him home if he succeeds.
EASTER EGGS - 1: TARDIS INFORMATION FILE animation and 2: Studio floorplan Designs
TERMINUS The TARDIS attaches itself to a space liner after Turlough, still under the Black Guardian's influence, damages its controls. The Doctor and Nyssa meet two space pirates, Kari and Olvir, who have come on board the liner in search of plunder, while Tegan and Turlough get lost in the infrastructure.
EASTER EGGS - 1: Studio Countdown Clock and 2: TARDIS INFORMATION FILE animation
ENLIGHTENMENT The White Guardian warns of impending danger and directs the TARDIS to what appears to be an Edwardian sailing yacht, the SS Shadow, but is actually one of a number of spaceships taking part in a race through the solar system, the prize being Enlightenment.
EASTER EGGS - 1: TARDIS INFORMATION FILE animation and 2: Janet Fielding and her boob tube
ENLIGHTENMENT - Special Edition disc and special features.
EASTER EGG - 1: Photo gallery of the "Making of..." the boxset
This boxset is released on 10 August 2009 RRP £39.99. (four-disc set).
eyeofhorus.org.uk will preview this release shortly.
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30 JUNE 2009 | MERCHANDISE | REMEMBRANCE SPECIAL DVD
Whilst some DOCTOR WHO fan forum websites have openly criticised BBC DVD to releasing a CLASSIC SERIES story for a third time, this new "version" has had the technical issues resolved that plagued the first two editions.
McCoy's four-part DOCTOR WHO - REMEMBRANCE OF THE DALEKS is wonderfully executed, if a little convoluted at times (to challenge even the most ardent fan) and a fascinating insight into the Seventh Doctor's manipulative universe.
This "special edition" is released on 20 July 2009 RRP £19.99. (two-disc set).
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19 JUNE 2009 | MERCHANDISE | DOCTOR WHO spin-off - TORCHWOOD
It seems that TORCHWOOD's day is numbered (unless the ratings for the forthcoming "series" prove popular) and the "brand" shelved as a TV production.
A reduced "series" (five hour-long episodes) is to be broadcast across five nights on BBC ONE at 21:00 (starting on 6 July) under the umbrella title TORCHWOOD - CHILDREN OF EARTH. It is written by Russell T Davies (3 episodes), James Moran and John Fay, and stars - and this is worth buying the DVD for - the underrated Paul Copley as well as Barrowman, Myles and David-Lloyd.
An ordinary day soon segues into terror when every one of Earth's children suddenly stops. This inexplicable phenomenon is soon followed by a message to each of the world's governments: 'We're Coming'. Captain Jack finds himself in a vulnerable position when it becomes apparent that the events of his past threaten to reveal an unspeakable truth. Torchwood is forced underground, as the powers that be take brutal action. With the members of the Torchwood team being hunted down, the country itself risks becoming a rogue state, with the shadowy 456 edging closer and Armageddon with it. Can Captain Jack, Ianto and Gwen overcome these insurmountable odds in order to save the day?
The BBC DVD of the "series" is to be released (including Extras) on DVD & BLU-RAY DVD on 27 July RRP £24.46 & £29.35 respectively.
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14 JUNE 2009 | MERCHANDISE | THE WAR GAMES
Troughton's 1969 DOCTOR WHO - THE WAR GAMES is released on 6 July 2009 as a three disc set, and, with thanks, BBC DVD has mailed an advanced copy for preview.
Preview of DOCTOR WHO - THE WAR GAMES DVD
UPDATED: However, eyeofhorus.org.uk has just received DISC 3 (the Extras) and can wholly recommend this BBC DVD all fans - buy it even if it is merely for the fan production, DEVIOUS featuring the last filmed appearance of the Third Doctor, Jon Pertwee. An excellent "episode".
Below are few screengrabs: Graphic Menus and a "sock-puppet theatre" skit as part of three Easter Eggs.
Disc One Easter Egg: ON LOCATION is an audio track of behind-the-scene recordings (20:00 minutes)
Disc Two Easter Egg: The Trial of a Time Lord - Sock Puppet Theatre (06:00 minutes)
Disc Three Easter Egg: See Preview (link above)
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7 JUNE 2009 | MERCHANDISE | DELTA AND THE BANNERMEN
McCoy's 1987 DELTA AND THE BANNERMEN adventure is released by BBC DVD on Monday 22 June 2009.
With thanks to BBC DVD, eyeofhorus.org.uk previews the DVD.
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7 JUNE 2009 | MERCHANDISE | BBC DVD 2009 RELEASES
Since our vacation, BBC DVD has released information relating to this summer's DOCTOR WHO items.
The four-disc set includes a "single disc" of EXTRAS (46:16):
00:02:08:22 BBC 1 - DOCTOR WHO - ENLIGHTENMENT (CONTINUITY)
00:03:30:11 RUSSELL HARTY: CHRISTMAS PARTY - BROADCAST - 21 DECEMBER 1982 (ARCHIVAL TV FOOTAGE)
00:05:32:00 ENLIGHTENMENT - FILM TRIMS
00:14:20:09 RE-ENLIGHTENMENT (FEATURETTE)
00:02:33:18 ORIGINAL EDIT COMPARISON - ENLIGHTENMENT - PART THREE
00:08:28:00 FINDING MARK STRICKSON (INTERVIEW)
00:07:44:21 FINDING SARAH SUTTON (INTERVIEW)
00:01:57:15 PHOTO GALLERY - MAKING THE GUARDIAN TRILOGY DVD BOX SET (EASTER EGG)
18 APRIL 2009 | MERCHANDISE | 2|entertain THE DEADLY ASSASSIN
2|entertain has provided the preview copy of DOCTOR WHO - THE DEADLY ASSASSIN and the review will be online by Sunday 19 April.
DVD Preview
2|entertain BBC DVD is releasing the CLASSIC SERIES classic starring Tom Baker; DOCTOR WHO - THE DEADLY ASSASSIN (1976) is available from 11 May 2009 as a single disc. RRP £19.56.
00:05:33:22 THE DEADLY ASSASSIN - PHOTO GALLERY
00:16:35:10 THE FRIGHTEN FACTOR (FEATURETTE)
00:29:15:19 THE MATRIX REVISITED (FEATURETTE)
00:00:24:02 (EASTER EGG) - Continuity from the THE HAND OF FEAR episode 4.
00:10:28:07 THE GALLIFREYAN CANDIDATE (FEATURETTE)
With thanks to 2|entertain for the packshot.
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12 APRIL 2009 | SEPECIAL 2009/10 | OVERNIGHTS
The co-written PLANET OF THE DEAD aired with an estimated "overnight" UK viewing audience of 8.41 million (39.6% share of the available TV audience).
The DVD is released on 25 May 2009 (single disc published by 2|entertain).
PLANET OF THE DEAD episode
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3 APRIL 2009 | 2|entertain DVD | DELTA AND THE BANNERMEN
The BBFC is listing the DVD EXTRAS for McCoy's 1987 DELTA AND THE BANNERMEN adventure. The date of release is 22 June 2009. Released by BBC DVD.
STRIPPED FOR ACTION - THE STORY OF DOCTOR WHO COMICS
DELTA AND THE BANNERMEN DVD EXTRAS - PHOTO GALLERY
DOCTOR WHO
DOCTOR WHO - DELTA AND THE BANNERMEN - PART ONE
(DOCTOR WHO - DELTA AND THE BANNERMEN DVD EXTRAS - WALES TODAY)
(DOCTOR WHO - DELTA AND THE BANNERMEN DVD EXTRAS - BUT FIRST THIS)
DOCTOR WHO - DELTA AND THE BANNERMEN DVD EXTRAS - HUGH AND US)
CLOWN COURT
DOCTOR WHO - DELTA AND THE BANNERMEN DVD EXTRAS - INTERVIEW RUSHES)
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25 MARCH 2009 | MERCHANDISE | 2|entertain THE DEADLY ASSASSIN
2|entertain BBC DVD is releasing the CLASSIC SERIES classic starring Tom Baker; DOCTOR WHO - THE DEADLY ASSASSIN (1976) is available from 4 May 2009 as a single disc. RRP £19.99.
00:05:33:22 THE DEADLY ASSASSIN - PHOTO GALLERY
00:16:35:10 THE FRIGHTEN FACTOR (FEATURETTE)
00:29:15:19 THE MATRIX REVISITED (FEATURETTE)
00:00:24:02 (EASTER EGG)
00:10:28:07 THE GALLIFREYAN CANDIDATE (FEATURETTE)
With thanks to 2|entertain for the packshot.
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8 MARCH 2009 | MERCHANDISE | Preview ATTACK OF THE CYBERMEN
With thanks to 2|entertain BBC DVD, eyeofhorus.org.uk has received the preview copy of DOCTOR WHO - ATTACK OF THE CYBERMEN.
Preview of DOCTOR WHO - ATTACK OF THE CYBERMEN
The DVD is released on 16 March 2009. See link for AMAZON.CO.UK for more information.
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6 MARCH 2009 | MERCHANDISE | 2|entertain THE DEADLY ASSASSIN
2|entertain BBC DVD is releasing the CLASSIC SERIES classic starring Tom Baker; DOCTOR WHO - THE DEADLY ASSASSIN (1976) is available from 4 May 2009 as a single disc.
00:05:33:22 THE DEADLY ASSASSIN - PHOTO GALLERY
00:16:35:10 THE FRIGHTEN FACTOR (FEATURETTE)
00:29:15:19 THE MATRIX REVISITED (FEATURETTE)
00:00:24:02 (EASTER EGG)
00:10:28:07 THE GALLIFREYAN CANDIDATE (FEATURETTE)
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6 MARCH 2009 | MERCHANDISE | DOCTOR WHO - THE CYBERMEN COLLECTION
2|entertain BBC DVD has published details of a "compilation" from the NEW SERIES adventures featuring the cybermen. DOCTOR WHO - THE CYBERMEN COLLECTION.
The single-disc DVD is released on 13 April 2009.
See link for AMAZON.CO.UK for more information.
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4 MARCH 2009 | MERCHANDISE | Preview ATTACK OF THE CYBERMEN
2|entertain BBC DVD has published the official (unwatermarked) cover for the 16 March 2009 release of Colin Baker's ATTACK OF THE CYBERMEN.
The TARDIS is lured to Earth in 1985 by a distress call sent by Lytton, who has made contact with a group of Cybermen based in London's sewers. The Doctor and Peri are then captured and forced to take Lytton and the Cybermen in the TARDIS to the Cybermen's home planet Telos. The Cybermen have stolen a time vessel from another race and plan to change history by crashing Halley's Comet into Earth and obliterating it before it can bring about the demise of their original home world, Mondas, in 1986.
eyeofhorus.org.uk has received the preview copy of ATTACK OF THE CYBERMEN, and even a brief view of the DVD EXTRAS has proved to be notable. There is an exceptional animated sequence of THE CYBER STORY.
A few screengrabs in the meantime.
The DVD is released on 16 March 2009. See link for AMAZON.CO.UK for more information.
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4 MARCH 2009 | MERCHANDISE | IMAGE OF THE FENDAHL
As we exclusively revealed last month (23 January), DOCTOR WHO - IMAGE OF THE FENDAHL will be released by 2|entertain BBC DVD on 6 April 2009. There's a preview on the forthcoming DOCTOR WHO - ATTACK OF THE CYBERMEN DVD.
IMAGE OF THE FENDAHL- DVD EXTRAS:
00:26:19:01 AFTER IMAGE (MAKING OF)
00:11:26:18 IMAGE OF THE FENDAHL - DELETED & EXTENDED SCENES
00:05:34:07 IMAGE OF THE FENDAHL - PHOTO GALLERY
00:00:37:07 (EASTER EGG) (LOUISE JAMESON INTERVIEW)
00:00:19:10 DR WHO - NEXT SATURDAY - 6.10 (TRAILER
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14 FEBRUARY 2009 | MERCHANDISE | 2|entertain DVD
With thanks to 2|entertain BBC DVD, preview copies of DOCTOR WHO - THE RESCUE and THE ROMANS have been issued.
The review will be online shortly. The DVD boxset is released on 23 February. RRP £29.99.
Preview THE RESCUE DVD
Preview THE ROMANS DVD
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7 FEBRUARY 2009 | MERCHANDISE | 2|entertain BBC DVD
2|entertain BBC DVD has published the official (unwatermarked) cover for the 16 March 2009 release of Colin Baker's ATTACK OF THE CYBERMEN.
The TARDIS is lured to Earth in 1985 by a distress call sent by Lytton, who has made contact with a group of Cybermen based in London's sewers. The Doctor and Peri are then captured and forced to take Lytton and the Cybermen in the TARDIS to the Cybermen's home planet Telos. The Cybermen have stolen a time vessel from another race and plan to change history by crashing Halley's Comet into Earth and obliterating it before it can bring about the demise of their original home world, Mondas, in 1986.
