Netherlands DVD

Wednesday, 9 November 2005 - Reported by Shaun Lyon

Doctor Who on DVD has reached the Netherlands, as a boxed set featuring four Tom Baker stories has been released: "Horror of Fang Rock," "The Ark in Space," "Pyramids of Mars" and "The Robots of Death". Each were released in separate cases inside the box and consist of the same material as in the UK releases, but are subtitled in Dutch, along with the information booklet released alongside each story. The boxed set was published by Memphis Belle International B.V in cooperation with 2Entertain. There is currently no word on whether this will continue or is simply a one-shot release. (Thanks to Bas Pierik)

FILTER: - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD

The Beginning DVD Set

Sunday, 6 November 2005 - Reported by Shaun Lyon

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has issued details of the DVD extras for January's DVD boxset, The Beginning. In addition to the three Doctor Who stories "An Unearthly Child," "The Daleks" and "The Edge of Destruction," the following materials are included:

n/a DOCTOR WHO THE BEGINNING DVD EXTRAS TAPE1
00:02:35:01 DOCTOR WHO
00:03:49:00 THE WEB OF CAVES
00:03:40:14 THE PITCH OF FEAR
00:05:52:20 THE CORRIDOR SKETCH
00:00:17:11 DOCTOR WHO THE BEGINNING AN UNEARTHLY CHILD
00:00:17:17 DOCTOR WHO THE BEGINNING THE DALEKS
00:00:17:12 DOCTOR WHO THE BEGINNING THE EDGE OF DESTRUCTION
00:29:21:07 OVER THE EDGE THE STORY OF THE EDGE OF DESTRUCTION
00:53:48:11 DOCTOR WHO: ORIGINS
00:17:09:24 CREATION OF THE DALEKS

n/a DOCTOR WHO THE BEGINNING DVD EXTRAS TAPE 2
00:06:01:13 AN UNEARTHLY CHILD PHOTO GALLERY
00:05:30:21 THE DALEKS PHOTO GALLERY
00:05:05:11 THE EDGE OF DESTRUCTION PHOTO GALLERY
00:10:13:04 INSIDE THE SPACESHIP THE STORY OF TARDIS
00:31:22:24 DOCTOR WHO MARCO POLO
00:12:19:15 MASTERS OF SOUND

FILTER: - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD

DVD, UMD Updates

Thursday, 27 October 2005 - Reported by Shaun Lyon

The BBC Shop is now listing volumes one, three and four of the Series One releases in UMD (for Playstation) format on Monday 12 December. Volume 1 and Volume 4 both have a recommended retail price of £17.99, while Volume 3, which features four episodes, retails at £19.99.

Correcting a previous DVD news item, Nicholas Courtney did notrecently record a commentary for "Inferno" (despite a misstatement by the actor) but has participated in interviews for a potential DVD release.

FILTER: - Series 1/27 - Blu-ray/DVD

UK, Australia DVD News

Monday, 24 October 2005 - Reported by Shaun Lyon

At the Stamp Centre signing last Thursday, Tom Baker noted that he had recorded commentaries for two DVD releases, "Genesis of the Daleks" alongside David Maloney and "The Hand of Fear" with actress Judith Parris, the day before, while Nick Courtneymentioned that he had recorded one for "Inferno". As has been noted before, these recordings are not indications that DVD releases are imminent, but merely take advantage of the actors' presence in London and their schedules. However, this fits in with rumors Outpost Gallifrey has heard about potential releases for 2006.

Also, we have been told that the release of the first series boxed set has now been confirmed for 8 December in Australia. (Thanks to David Brider, Tony Keywood)

FILTER: - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD

Beginning Box Delay

Wednesday, 19 October 2005 - Reported by Shaun Lyon

According to 2Entertain and BBC Worldwide, the DVD boxed set release of Doctor Who: The Beginning, featuring the stories "An Unearthly Child," "The Daleks" and "The Edge of Destruction," has been delayed to January 30 due to manufacturing issues. The set was previously announced as being released on January 9.

FILTER: - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD

Backstage At Christmas

Sunday, 9 October 2005 - Reported by Shaun Lyon

The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) have cleared an additional extra for the new box set release of the first series of Doctor Who this November: "Backstage at Christmas". This extra is a look inside the filming of "The Christmas Invasion" and serves as a preview for the second series of the show. (Thanks to Ceri Laing)

FILTER: - Series 1/27 - Blu-ray/DVD

Australia DVD Update

Sunday, 9 October 2005 - Reported by Shaun Lyon

According to DVD Bits, Roadshow has made an alteration to their release of the First Series Boxed Set of the new Doctor Who series; it's been delayed a week from December 1 to December 8. The site also notes that "City of Death" will be released as a two disc set like the UK version; this was always the likelihood but was previously reported as a single disc. (Thanks to 'Cyberman Dan')

FILTER: - Blu-ray/DVD - Australia

UMD Disc Update

Friday, 30 September 2005 - Reported by Shaun Lyon

The official website today confirmed our story from yesterday that Series One Volume Two would be released on the UMD disc format used by Sony in their Playstation console system. The disc will be released on 17 October, featuring "Aliens of London," "World War Three" and "Dalek". The site notes, however, that "Volumes One, Three and Four will follow in December, although a specific date has yet to be announced. Discs will cost 17.99 each." At right is the illustration for the cover of the UMD format release; click on it for a larger version.

FILTER: - Series 1/27 - Blu-ray/DVD

Doctor Who on PSP

Thursday, 29 September 2005 - Reported by Shaun Lyon

According to Play.com, the first series of Doctor Who from this year is not only available on DVD, plus will also be released on the new UMD format for the Sony Playstation Portable (PSP). The release will occur in mid-October and it will start with the second disc, apparently, as there's no word on the first disc being made available. (Thanks to Sean Parnell)

FILTER: - Series 1/27 - Blu-ray/DVD

Scream of the Shalka DVD?

Thursday, 29 September 2005 - Reported by Shaun Lyon

While there is currently no official word from BBC Worldwide, the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has cleared the six episodes of The Scream of the Shalka for DVD release, reportedly at some time in the spring of 2006. "Shalka," the animated webcast serial created for BBCi prior to the announcement of the new series, stars Richard E. Grant, Sophie Okonedo and Derek Jacobi and was written by Paul Cornell. We'll keep you posted on further developments.

FILTER: - Animation - Blu-ray/DVD

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Netherlands DVD

The Beginning DVD Set

DVD, UMD Updates

UK, Australia DVD News

Beginning Box Delay

Backstage At Christmas

Australia DVD Update

UMD Disc Update

Doctor Who on PSP

Scream of the Shalka DVD?

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