DVD: Daphne Ashbrook in UK

Wednesday, 22 September 2004 - Reported by Shaun Lyon
Tenth Planet, in cooperation with Covert Productions, will release Daphne Ashbrook in the UK, a DVD release covering the actress' recent trip to the UK, including her signings and the "Evening with Daphne Ashbrook" event. This was the first time Ashbrook -- best known to Doctor Who fans as Dr. Grace Holloway, Paul McGann's co-star in the 1996 Doctor Who film -- had made Doctor Who related appearances in England. The DVD will be released in November; meanwhile, below is the press release and cover (click for a larger version). (Thanks to Tenth Planet)
DAPHNE ASHBROOK IN THE UK

When DOCTOR WHO returned in 1996 for a big budget TV Movie, actress DAPHNE ASHBROOK faced the challenge of reinterpreting the classic companion figure for a modern audience. As the quirky Grace Holloway, Daphne brought life to a memorable character and a controversial love interest for PAUL McGANN as the eighth Doctor.

In Summer 2004, Daphne crossed the Atlantic to make her first ever DOCTOR WHO personal appearances in the United Kingdom. This special documentary follows DaphneÆs entire visit, looking back at the world of DOCTOR WHO, and sharing her unique perspective on the show, past and present.

As well as following her public appearances, in a newly shot interview, Daphne offers an in-depth discussion of the making of the TV Movie, the character of Grace and that infamous kiss. Plus we go behind the scenes of DaphneÆs return to DOCTOR WHO in the Big Finish audio adventure THE NEXT LIFE. Along with insights from writers ALAN BARNES and GARY RUSSELL, the Doctor himself, PAUL McGANN, joins Daphne for an exclusive on-camera reunion.

Special Features: An Evening with Daphne Ashbrook: A 25 minute stage talk moderated by Gary Russell ò Photo Montage ò Biography
Feature Running Time: 50 Minutes Approx. DVD Extras Running Time: 30 Minutes Approx.




FILTER: - People - Blu-ray/DVD

Fang Rock and Axos DVDs Confirmed - Updated

Friday, 17 September 2004 - Reported by Shaun Lyon
The first UK DVD of 2005, due for release in January, will be the Fourth Doctor serial Horror of Fang Rock, starring Tom Baker and Louise Jameson, according to the Galaxy 4 web shop today. Outpost Gallifrey can confirm that this is indeed next year's first UK release (as I didn't want to spoil anything until word had been sent from Worldwide to retailers.) Meanwhile, as expected, the Third Doctor serial The Claws of Axos will be released in the UK in March; we'd previously reported on this when Roadshow in Australia confirmed it for release there in April.

Update 17 Sep, 2045 GMT: Outpost Gallifrey has learned that The Claws of Axos will not be out in March, but is rather the third release of 2005, likely due in May. Of course it's unlikely that the purported April release in Australia would be out earlier than the UK version so that will likely be pushed back to later in the year. We'll keep you posted on what the March release will be when we have more information.




FILTER: - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD

DVD Releases

Thursday, 9 September 2004 - Reported by Shaun Lyon
North American fans, take note: Pyramids of Mars and Earthshock are now available on DVD. For UK fans, Ghost Light was delayed and will be out Monday, September 20.




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

Lost in Time DVD Cover

Thursday, 9 September 2004 - Reported by Shaun Lyon
Outpost Gallifrey has been sent what we believe is the final version of the cover for the forthcoming UK DVD release of Lost in Time, the boxed set featuring orphan episodes from the William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton eras. (We've contacted artist Clayton Hickman to find out if it's the actual final version.) Click on the thumbnail for a larger version. (Thanks to Tenth Planet as always for sending it!)

Update 10 Sep, 1415 GMT: Yes, this is indeed the final version of the "Lost in Time" UK cover. (Thanks to Clayton Hickman for confirming it!)




FILTER: - William Hartnell - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD

North America VHS Backstock Deletions

Tuesday, 7 September 2004 - Reported by Shaun Lyon
The total takeover of DVD means that VHS backstocks are shrinking, Doctor Who included. Steve Manfred has compiled a list at the Doctor Who Video FAQ site with a complete rundown of what's still in production and what's been deleted.




FILTER: - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD

Ghost Light Delay

Sunday, 22 August 2004 - Reported by Shaun Lyon
As reported elsewhere, the DVD release of Ghost Light has been moved back one week, and will now take place on September 20. According to Steve Roberts of the Restoration Team, this is just due to "technical reasons," likely something to do with the pressing of the DVDs, and nothing to be concerned about; the extra week is just to give time to make sure they're done before release.




FILTER: - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD

Space Pirates Info and New Stills!

Wednesday, 18 August 2004 - Reported by Shaun Lyon
As we previously reported, the forthcoming DVD release Lost in Time will feature 90 seconds of film from the long-lost Doctor Who serial The Space Pirates starring Patrick Troughton, film that was located, we have learned, in some old canisters of film from the series "Dad's Army". The film footage featuers model spacecraft shots and some live action "space walk" footage from the first episode. Through a coincidence, one of the people looking through the canisters was Ralph Montagu of the Doctor Who Restoration Team... who promptly returned the material to the archives so that it could be used on the DVD release. The new issue of Doctor Who Magazine has a bit more detail on this and a couple of photographs; meanwhile, Outpost Gallifrey has been sent two photographs unused by DWM which features the Beta Dart undocking from the Alpha 1 beacon, and Alpha 1's compartments drifting apart. Click on each below for a larger version. (Thanks to Steve Roberts and the Restoration Team)




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

New Zealand DVD Note

Tuesday, 10 August 2004 - Reported by Shaun Lyon
Roadshow New Zealand have announced in their monthly e-Newsletter that The Green Death won't be out on DVD until September, a full month after its release on DVD in Australia. (Thanks to David French)




FILTER: - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD - New Zealand

Lost in Time Cleared Extras

Wednesday, 4 August 2004 - Reported by Shaun Lyon
The following is a list from the British Board of Film Classification of cleared extras from the Lost in Time DVD set, with running times and other miscellaneous items. We don't know what the "Untitled" items are, but otherwise, no big surprises from the lists published previously. (Thanks to Richard Bignell)
00:01:42:24 | THE DALEKS' MASTER PLAN - EPISODE 1 - THE NIGHTMARE BEGINS
00:02:23:01 | THE DALEKS' MASTER PLAN - EPISODE 2 - DAY OF ARMAGEDDON
00:01:45:05 | THE DALEKS' MASTER PLAN - EPISODE 3 - DEVIL'S PLANET
00:01:05:24 | THE DALEKS' MASTER PLAN - EPISODE 4 - THE TRAITORS
00:00:31:12 | THE SMUGGLERS - EPISODE 1
00:00:38:18 | THE SMUGGLERS - EPISODE 3
00:00:14:02 | THE SMUGGLERS - EPISODE 4
00:02:15:11 | THE SMUGGLERS - LOCATION FOOTAGE
00:01:21:16 | THE TENTH PLANET - EPISODE 4
00:02:03:17 | THE CRUSADE PART 1 - INTRODUCTION
00:01:32:00 | THE CRUSADE PART 3 - INTRODUCTION
00:01:46:02 | THE CRUSADE PART 3 - CLOSING
00:00:27:01 | EASTER EGG NO. 1
00:01:02:13 | WILLIAM HARTNELL - 8MM OFF SCREEN MATERIAL
00:00:20:18 | GALAXY FOUR - FOUR HUNDRED DAWNS
00:00:38:19 | THE MYTH MAKERS - TEMPLE OF SECRETS
00:00:40:14 | THE MYTH MAKERS - SMALL PROPHET
QUICK RETURN
00:00:25:11 | THE MYTH MAKERS - HORSE OF DESTRUCTION
00:01:13:04 | THE SAVAGES - EPISODE FOUR
00:01:39:11 | THE TENTH PLANET - EPISODE FOUR
00:00:49:09 | THE POWER OF THE DALEKS - TRAILER
00:00:37:05 | THE POWER OF THE DALEKS - EPISODE 4
00:00:54:18 | THE POWER OF THE DALEKS - EPISODE 5
00:00:13:12 | THE POWER OF THE DALEKS - EPISODE 6
00:00:17:03 | THE HIGHLANDERS - EPISODE 1
00:00:25:21 | THE HIGHLANDERS - EPISODE 1
00:00:22:11 | THE UNDERWATER MENACE - EPISODE 1
00:00:38:08 | THE UNDERWATER MENACE - EPISODE 2
00:00:11:20 | THE UNDERWATER MENACE - EPISODE 4
00:00:39:09 | THE MACRA TERROR - EPISODE 2
00:00:12:01 | THE MACRA TERROR - EPISODE 3
00:00:15:22 | THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMEN - EPISODE 4
00:01:06:09 | THE WEB OF FEAR - EXTRACTS FROM EPISODES 2
4 & 5
00:02:51:24 | THE FURY FROM THE DEEP - BEHIND THE SCENES FILMING
00:00:25:07 | FURY FROM THE DEEP - EPISODE 1
00:01:02:11 | FURY FROM THE DEEP - EPISODE 2
00:00:48:07 | FURY FROM THE DEEP - EPISODE 4
00:00:40:22 | FURY FROM THE DEEP - EPISODE 5
00:01:14:06 | FURY FROM THE DEEP - EPISODE 6
00:03:39:14 | FURY FROM THE DEEP - FILM TRIMS
00:00:10:05 | THE WHEEL IN SPACE - EPISODE 4
00:00:15:09 | THE WHEEL IN SPACE - EPISODE 5
00:01:33:02 | THE SPACE PIRATES - FILM INSERTS/TRIMS
00:00:03:17 | UNTITLED
00:00:57:17 | UNTITLED
00:03:33:11 | THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMEN - LOCATION FOOTAGE
00:09:32:15 | THE LAST DALEK
00:33:49:17 | THE MISSING YEARS
00:03:18:21 | UNTITLED
00:00:34:08 | EASTER EGG NO. 2
00:01:04:16 | PATRICK TROUGHTON - 8MM OFF SCREEN MATERIAL
00:00:50:08 | THE POWER OF THE DALEKS - EPISODE TWO
00:01:02:04 | THE MACRA TERROR - EPISODE THREE
00:00:18:02 | THE FACELESS ONES - EPISODE TWO




FILTER: - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD

The Claws of Axos DVD

Wednesday, 4 August 2004 - Reported by Shaun Lyon
As reported by Outpost Gallifrey some time ago about the story being on the 2005 list of DVD releases from BBC Worldwide, Roadshow/ABC Video in Australia - the licensees responsible for releasing the Doctor Who DVDs in that country - have announced that The Claws of Axos starring Jon Pertwee will be released there in April 2005 on DVD. This is in addition to the previously announced "The Leisure Hive" (October), "Lost in Time" (December) and "Ghost Light" (February). Of course, the date is always subject to change and no word as yet has been received as to its "official" status as a UK release, though it will likely be early in the year. (Thanks to Richard Gray and dvdbits.com)




FILTER: - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD