Planet of Evil

Monday, 10 September 2007 - Reported by Jarrod Cooper

The BBC have released full information on the upcoming release of the classic Fourth Doctor story, Planet of Evil. Featuring Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen, the DVD is slated for release on October 15th, 2007.

Special Features Include -

Commentary with actors Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Prentis Hancock (Salamar), and producer Philip Hinchcliffe.
Planetary Performance - a look at the making of the story from an actor's perspective.
Studio Scene - the only surviving behind-the-scenes footage from the story.

FILTER: - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD

Sarah Jane Adventures DVD Cover

Tuesday, 4 September 2007 - Reported by Kenny Davidson

Virgin Megastore has released the apparent cover for the DVD release of "Invasion of the Bane", the pilot episode ofSarah Jane Adventures. Click on the thumbnail below to see a larger version.

The DVD is due in UK shops from 29th October.

FILTER: - Sarah Jane - Blu-ray/DVD

Torchwood DVD Extras

Tuesday, 28 August 2007 - Reported by DWNP Archive

SCI-FI WIRE has announced a list of the features to be included in the series 1 release of Torchwood. The boxed set is scheduled to hit the shelves on January 8, 2008.

The bonus features include: Welcome to Torchwood; Torchwood on the Scene; Torchwood Out of this World; Torchwood Sex, Violence, Blood and Gore; Torchwood on the Road; The Team and Their Troubles; Torchwood: Moments in the Making; The Captain's Log; Torchwood on Time; and Torchwood Declassified. The DVD will also feature deleted scenes, audio commentary on all 13 first-season episodes and outtakes.

The US premier of Torchwood is Saturday, September 8 at 8:00 pm CST on BBC AMERICA.

FILTER: - Torchwood - Blu-ray/DVD

DVD Release date

Saturday, 25 August 2007 - Reported by Marcus

Website play.com have listed the 1975 story Planet of Evil for release on15 October 2007.

The 1979 Tom Baker story, Destiny of the Daleks has been passed for DVD release by the British Board of Film Classification. Extras passed include a feature called Davros Connections and the Prime Computer adverts recorded by Tom Baker.

According to play.com this story is due for release on 26th November 2007. As well as being available separately, the release will also be part of an eight-disc Davros Box Set.

Thanks to Dave Huddleston, Joe S Stewart and Paul Lee.

FILTER: - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD

Time Warrior DVD Cover

Monday, 20 August 2007 - Reported by DWNP Archive

The cover image for the forthcoming UK DVD release of The Time Warriorhas been made available. Click on the thumbnail below for a larger version.

The Robert Holmes four-parter, which originally aired from December 1973 to January 1974, was the first story in Jon Pertwee's final season as the Third Doctor, and introduced not only Elisabeth Sladen as companion Sarah Jane Smith but also the Sontaran race.

It is out on September 3 and will be the first time the adventure has been available unedited.

(Thanks to Carl T Davies.)

Extras on the disc include:

Commentary - with Elisabeth Sladen, producer Barry Letts and script editor Terrance Dicks
Beginning the End - a 'Making Of' featurette partially shot on location at Peckforton Castle, with contributions from Elisabeth Sladen, Donald Pelmear, Jeremy Bulloch, producer Barry Letts, script editor Terrance Dicks and designer Keith Cheetham. Narrated by Simon Ockenden
Optional new CGI Effects
1974 Doctor Who Annual pdf
Radio Times listings pdf
Photo Gallery
Coming Soon trailer
Trails and Continuity

FILTER: - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD - Radio Times

North American DVD Covers

Thursday, 16 August 2007 - Reported by Jarrod Cooper

Amazon.com has released the covers to the two Classic Series DVD releases for November, Arc of Infinity andTime-Flight. Both of these releases are scheduled to be available on November 6th, alongside The Complete Series Three box set.

FILTER: - USA - Blu-ray/DVD

Region 1 Season 3 Cover

Tuesday, 14 August 2007 - Reported by Jarrod Cooper

Tvshowsondvd.com have released the cover for the forthcoming North American release of series 3 on DVD. The North American cover, pictured below, will feature David Tennant and Freema Agyeman. There is still a tentative release date of November 6th, which should be confirmed by Warner Home Video soon.

FILTER: - USA - Blu-ray/DVD

Destiny of the Daleks

Sunday, 12 August 2007 - Reported by Jarrod Cooper

The British Board of Film Classification have posted details on their website for the upcoming release of 1979 story Destiny of the Daleks, which introduces Lalla Ward in the role of Romana. This would be the first time that this story has been released on DVD. There is no release date, or special feature information at this time. Rumor has it that this release will be part of a forthcoming Davros box-set, but there is no confirmation of this from the BBC.

Thanks to Pierre Schramm.

FILTER: - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD

DVD Release Information

Friday, 27 July 2007 - Reported by Jarrod Cooper

TVSHOWSONDVD.com has announced some dates on the upcoming DVD releases in North America.

November 6th sees a trio of releases in North America. Arc of Infinity and Time-Flight are the classic series releases, with The Complete Series Three of the new series rounding out the day.

Series Three is currently slated for release in the UK on November 27th, although the BBC Shop is listing a November 5th release date.

January 8th will see the DVD release of Torchwood: Series One in North America.

FILTER: - USA - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD

Time Warrior DVD Update

Monday, 23 July 2007 - Reported by DWNP Archive

The Restoration Team updated its website today with details about the release ofThe Time Warrior on DVD in the UK.

The four-part story from December 1973 to January 1974, which started the final season of Jon Pertwee as the Doctor and introduced not only Elisabeth Sladenas companion Sarah Jane Smith but also the Sontaran race, will be out on September 3.

It will be the first time it has been available unedited.

FILTER: - Jon Pertwee - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD

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Planet of Evil

Sarah Jane Adventures DVD Cover

Torchwood DVD Extras

DVD Release date

Time Warrior DVD Cover

North American DVD Covers

Region 1 Season 3 Cover

Destiny of the Daleks

DVD Release Information

Time Warrior DVD Update

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