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BBC AMERICA and Fathom Events Present Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks Animated Series in Cinemas Nationwide For One Night
Published: October 12, 2016
BBC AMERICA AND FATHOM EVENTS PRESENT DOCTOR WHO: THE POWER OF THE DALEKS ANIMATED SERIES IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE FOR ONE NIGHT
FEATURING PATRICK TROUGHTON’S DEBUT AS THE DOCTOR
A Special Cinema Event on November 14 Only, in Advance of BBC AMERICA’s Premiere on November 19
New York – October 12, 2016 – BBC AMERICA and Fathom Events announced today a one-night special theatrical screening event of Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks, a six-part animated series on Monday, November 14, at 7:00pm local time – 50 years after the original BBC broadcast – in advance of the premiere on BBC AMERICA on Saturday, November 19, at 8:25pm ET. The cinema event will also feature exclusive bonus content including interviews with members of the original cast.
Tickets for Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks in cinemas can be purchased online beginning Friday, October 14, 2016 at 10am ET by visiting www.FathomEvents.com, or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
The Power of the Daleks is one of the most celebrated Doctor Who adventures, and yet no complete film recordings are known to have survived. The master negatives were destroyed in an archive purge in 1974. This brand new animation, being released 50 years after its only UK broadcast, is based on the program’s original audio recordings, surviving photographs, and film clips. The six-part adventure features the regeneration – or as it was then called “renewal” – of First Doctor, William Hartnell, into Second Doctor, Patrick Troughton, and follows the Time Lord and his companions Polly (Anneke Wills) and Ben (Michael Craze) as they do battle with the Daleks on the planet Vulcan.
“Ahead of the premiere on BBC AMERICA, it is a rare treat to be able to bring the lost episode, Power of the Daleks, to life using modern animation techniques. Doctor Who cinema events have been incredibly successful, and this is extraordinary opportunity to allow a new generation of fans the opportunity to experience this classic adventure for the first time,” said Soumya Sriraman, EVP, Franchise and Digital Enterprises, BBC Worldwide North America.
“We’re pleased to continue our long-standing and successful partnership with BBC AMERICA to bring more fantastic Doctor Who content to the big screen,” said Fathom Events Vice President of Programming Kymberli Frueh. “The Whovians are always one of our biggest and most passionate groups of fans at the cinemas.”
Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks is produced and directed by Charles Norton, with character designs from acclaimed comic book artists Martin Geraghty and Adrian Salmon.
Since its launch in 1963, Doctor Who has become one of the world’s best loved dramas and is certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most successful sci-fi series ever. Doctor Who is BBC AMERICA’s highest-rated series and has received numerous awards across its 53 years. The series set new records in 2013 with a global simulcast event of the 50th anniversary special on television and in theaters, in partnership with Fathom Events in the U.S. Doctor Who returns with a Christmas Special in December and new season in Spring 2017 on BBC AMERICA
http://www.bbcwpressroom.com/bbc-america/press/bbc-america-fathom-events-present-doctor-power-daleks-animated-series-cinemas-nationwide-one-night/
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BBC Worldwide has confirmed the additional material that will be included on the release of the animated version of The Power of the Daleks.
This highly anticipated adventure will be released on BBC Store on Saturday 5th November, exactly 50 years to the minute after it was first transmitted on BBC One at 5.50pm. The UK release of the DVD will follow on Monday 21st November. A wealth of extra material will be available with both the BBC Store and DVD releases.
Extra treats fans can look forward to include commentaries and surviving footage, together with a documentary feature which stars the original cast and crew. Other bonus features include a gallery of artwork from the animation, and original shooting script. There’s even a rare chance to hear the original Dalek recordings from the show.
Power of the Daleks is one of the Doctor’s most celebrated adventures and yet no complete film recordings of The Power of the Daleks are known to have survived. The master negatives were destroyed in an archive purge in 1974.
The six 25 minute episodes feature the regeneration, or as it was then called ‘renewal’, of First Doctor William Hartnell into Second Doctor Patrick Troughton, as the Time Lord and his companions Polly (Anneke Wills) and Ben (Michael Craze) do battle with the Daleks on the planet Vulcan.
Animator Charles Norton says:
It’s been wonderful to have been able to track down so much rare and previously unreleased material and I hope that fans enjoy the excellent package we’ve been able to assemble.
Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks will be priced at £9.99 SD and £12.99 HD from bbcstore.com from 5th November where each episode will air on consecutive days.
The DVD will be released in the UK on 21st November priced at £20.42
A full list of extras is here, and will be available on BBC Store from 14th November and on the DVD on the 21st;
Alternate soundtracks – DVD only
The option to listen to the story with a series of completely new digital re-masters of the original soundtrack – a stereo mix; a 5.1 surround sound mix and version of the original 1966 mono sound mix.
Animation Test Footage
A compilation of animation tests, created during the production of the new animated series.
Audio Commentaries on all 6 episodes – DVD only
Members of the original cast and crew are joined by members of the new animation unit to discuss the production of the story and its new animated reconstruction. Moderated by Toby Hadoke. Includes archive audio.
Booklet with Production Notes – DVD only
An extensively researched set of production notes, written by the noted television historian Andrew Pixley, covering the behind the scenes story of how the original production was made.
Original Camera Scripts – DVD only
Selected items of original production paperwork and a complete set of original camera scripts
Original Title Sequence - new restoration
An unedited presentation of the full original 'Doctor Who' title sequence, prepared using an all new HD re-master of the original film elements.
The Power of the Daleks Animation and Photo Gallery
An extended gallery of images, featuring production photographs from the original 1966 series and artwork from the latest animated production, accompanied by incidental music from the story, which has been digitally re-mastered from the original music production tapes.
The Power of the Daleks Surviving Footage & Original Trailer – BBC Store/EST only
A compilation of short film fragments and clips from the original 1966 BBC television production - the only surviving footage to remain of the show's original BBC1 run.
Original Dalek Voice Session Recording (1966) DVD only
Rare and previously unreleased sections from the studio recordings that were made at Maida Vale Studios in 1966 for the Dalek voices.
Servants and Masters - The Making of The Power of the Daleks
A specially prepared documentary directed by John Kelly and featuring interviews with members of the original 1966 cast and crew.
Telesnap reconstruction.
Around 400 individual still frames of film exist from the original 1966 television production of The Power of the Daleks. These images were kept in the programme's production files by the BBC Written Archive Centre. These images are here combined with the programme's soundtrack to present a photographic reconstruction of the original programme.
http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2016/10/the-power-of-daleks-extra-material.html
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Thought to be lost forever, The Power of the Daleks is the missing third serial of the fourth season of Doctor Who. No complete film recordings or master negatives of The Power of the Daleks are known to have survived an archive purge in 1974. This brand new animation is recreated from original audio, photographs, and surviving film clips.
The Power of the Daleks is one of the most celebrated Doctor Who adventures. The six-part adventure, presented in its entirety here as a single, feature-length event, includes the regeneration, or as it was then called "renewal," of First Doctor (William Hartnell) into Second Doctor (Patrick Troughton). The Time Lord and his companions Polly (Anneke Wills) and Ben (Michael Craze) do battle with the Daleks on the planet Vulcan.
The first-ever adventure by The 2nd Doctor (Patrick Troughton) comes to DVD at last! Doctor Who - Story #030: The Power of the Daleks was the first serial which aired following the first-ever regeneration (or "renewal," as they called it at the time) of our favorite Time Lord. It was the 7th story in which the Daleks appeared, and a powerful one (pun intended!) that shows how dangerous they could be.
None of the six episodes in this serial had survived the "junking" of the original source videotapes which the BBC routinely did back in the day. The BBC has completely recreated the video for these six episodes, and married it to the surviving audio tracks (which of course were cleaned up and restored).
The story will be shown theatrically in the USA on November 14th, and in Canada on November 30th...one night only, in both cases! On November 19th, BBC America will begin airing the story weekly. But what about home video for we physical media lovers? It's getting a UK release later this month. What about on THIS side of the Atlantic?
TVShowsOnDVD has checked with the studio, and gotten a direct answer from them. We've been informed that Doctor Who - Story #030: The Power of the Daleks will be available on DVD State-side at "wide" general retail on January 31st. Pricing, details, and North American package art have not been made available yet.
Nor have extras...but the theatrical release is being accompanied by "bonus content including interviews with members of the original cast"; it seems natural that this would also be included on the DVD releases as well, right? Let's hope so! We're sure, at the very least, that this title will have both black-and-white and color versions of the story.
This serial from the end of 1966 is seeing its 50th anniversary starting in two days (the first installment aired on the BBC on 11/5/1966), and we can't wait to finally see it after all this time! We should have more information on the title in the coming weeks; stay tuned for updates!
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Doctor-The-Power-Of-The-Daleks/22790
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The animated version of the lost Doctor Who classic, The Power of the Daleks is almost here! The global roll-out of the six-part story featuring The Second Doctor begins this weekend.
Around the world you will be able to enjoy The Power of the Daleks in various different formats, including: cinema, online and on DVD and bluray.
Below you can find out the confirmed releases where you live.
PLEASE NOTE: the below are all black and white, unless clearly stipulated available in colour.
UK
November 5, 2016 – Available exclusively on BBC Store to buy, download and keep. Episodes will release daily.
November 21, 2016 – Available on DVD. Order from Amazon.
December 31, 2016 – Colour version available on BBC Store to buy, download and keep.
February 6, 2017 – Available on ‘Special Edition’ Bluray – includes colour version. Pre-order date TBC.
US
November 14, 2016 – Available in select theatres nationwide for one night only. Visit www.fathomevents.com for more info.
November 19, 2016 – Available to watch weekly on BBC AMERICA. For more info, visit www.bbcamerica.com
BBC AMERICA will make the colour version available exclusively on their digital platforms towards the end of November.
January 24, 2017 – Available on DVD exclusively from Barnes & Noble (includes colour version).
Check back for updates.
http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/the-power-of-the-daleks-where-to-watch
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The BBC have announced that a colour version of the animated story The Power of the Daleks is to be released at the end of the year.
The Black and White version is being released this weekend on BBC Store, with a DVD release coming on 21 November. It is now confirmed that a colour version will be released on BBC Store on 31st December followed by a Special Edition Bluray, containing both the Black and White and Colour versions, from 6th February 2017.
BBC America is screening the Black and White version weekly from November 19, and will make the colour version available exclusively on their digital platforms towards the end of November. From January 24, 2017 both versions of the story will be available on a Region 1 DVD, exclusively at Barnes & Noble.
http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2016/11/power-of-daleks-in-colour.html
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Fifty years after its only UK broadcast, one of Doctor Who's most celebrated, lost adventures is regenerated, with a brand new hand-drawn, black and white animation, synchronized with a digitally remastered recording of the original 1966 audio. After his first regeneration, the Time Lord and his companions, Polly and Ben, do battle with an old foe on the mysterious planet Vulcan. Can Polly and Ben cope with the new Doctor? How will the Doctor take to his new body? And will they ever overcome the power of the Daleks?
A month ago we had the scoop that the North American street date for a general "wide" release of Doctor Who - Story #030: The Power of the Daleks will be January 31st. At the time, details, cost and North American box art had not been finalized and announced. We're still waiting on a list of bonus material for the release on this side of the pond.
But now BBC Home Entertainment has revealed that the 2-DVD set will cost $24.98 SRP, and they've provided the finished back-of-the-box synopsis we've quoted above. Furthermore, we have the front package art for you below, obtained directly from BBC sources (and unlike the art currently showing at Amazon's pre-order listing - see the button link directly under this write-up - the word "color" is spelled in the American fashion, rather than the British fashion).
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Doctor-The-Power-Of-The-Daleks/22858
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This is available in USA now on Amazon Video as individual episodes or a seaon subscription, with each episode released weekly. The fourth episode will be released Friday. Assuming this follows the airing on BBC America (haven't been following that).
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There have been a few recent developments on the German market that are of interest.
Pandastorm Pictures are going to release the TV Movie on DVD and Blu-Ray early 2017. There will be three different editions. First of all on 17th February there will be a limited "Collecter's Edition Mediabook", which will contain two DVD's and one Blu-Ray. The regular editions of the DVD (2 discs) and Blu-Ray (one disc) will be released on 31st March 2017 and feature a different cover. All three editions will contain the German and English language soundtracks, as well as all bonus features of the UK releases. Also included will be exclusive material for the German market. Details to follow.
German books publisher Cross Cult are going to release the novelisation of The Pirate Planet ("Der Piratenplanet") by James Goss on 27th February 2017. This will be Cross Cult's last confirmed Doctor Who novel.
One of Germany's biggest publishers, Bastei Lübbe, will take up the reign and release the novelisation of Remembrance of the Daleks ("Die Hand des Omega") on 21st July 2017. It will also be available in the audio book format.
Adding to their German editions of the popular Titan Doctor Who comic books, Panini Comics Germany just released the first volume of the IDW story Prisoners of Time ("Gefangene der Zeit"). There was also a limited to 200 copies variant cover, drawn by popular 80's/90's comic book artist John Ridgway, only available on the German Doctor Who convention TimeLash II last October. Volume 2 will be released on 28th February 2017.
Germany's only Doctor Who convention TimeLash will take place for a third time on 28th to 29th October 2017 in Kassel. Guests announced so far are Daphne Ashbrook (Grace Holloway) , Philip Hinchliffe (70's producer and writer) and Annette Badland (Margaret Slitheen). More guest announcements to follow on the official TimeLash Facebook page in the coming weeks. Tickets will be available in early January on the TimeLash Homepage.
http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2016/12/germany-news.html
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Fantom Publishing have released details on the next two releases in their Who Talk range of alternative audio commmentaries.
First up is the original television adventure, An Unearthly Child. Producer Paul W T Ballard explains:
"One of the first thoughts we had after the success of Web and Enemy, was to revisit the first Doctor Who story and complete the commentary for it. The original DVD release of An Unearthly Child covered only two out of four of the episodes, plus the pilot, whereas we have been able to introduce some new voices to the mix and complete all four instalments plus the pilot.
The commentary features William Russell (Ian Chesterton), Jeremy Young (Kal), Waris Hussein (Director), Brian Hodgson (Special Sound) and Clive Doig (Vision Mixer), and is moderated by the omnipresent Toby Hadoke.
The second release celebrates the Cyber 60s, with Paul saying:
Whilst we have an ongoing mission to cover episodes without any commentary at all, we are also having fun bringing new contributors to the fold to provide alternatives on some classic serials. I think Cyber60s is a fitting celebration of fifty years of one of Doctor Who's most popular monsters.
The set contains commentaries for the Patrick Troughton serials The Tomb of the Cybermen, The Wheel in Space and The Invasion. Moderated by both Paul and Toby, this release features Wendy Padbury (Zoe), Michael Kilgarriff (Cyber Controller), Sally Faulkner (Isobel), Sylvia James (Make-Up), Roger Bunce (Cameraman) and Marcia Wheeler (Assistant Floor Manager).
The company are also offering a special edition bundle featuring both commentaries: each set will be signed by an actor from each release as well as a both disc featuring additional commentaries on The Tenth Planet and The Moonbase. These CDs are very limited, and exclusively available via the Who Talk website.
Who Talk will return in 2017 with a full of schedule of alternative DVD Commentaries.
http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2016/12/who-talk-241216110008.html
http://www.fantomfilms.co.uk/whotalk/main.htm
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Bought Doctor Who : The Power Of the Daleks the other day. I do not know what to think. The Daleks animation is great, but the human animation in probably the worst I have seen on a Doctor Who show. What do others think?
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I have always found the animation to be something of a hit and miss. The only exception being, The Tenth Planet. I much prefer the telesnaps. An example of this is The Web of Fear, episode 3. So yes, I would go for the telesnaps over the animation everytime.
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The Doctors: The Patrick Troughton Years
Release date 12th June 2017.
This is the definitive set of interviews with the team of actors who brought the PATRICK TROUGHTON era of DOCTOR WHO to life!
Together with a special tribute to PATRICK TROUGHTON (the Second Doctor), containing messages from a host of stars and production staff from DOCTOR WHO, this DVD also features the best in-depth interviews ever undertaken with, ANNEKE WILLS (Polly), MICHAEL CRAZE (Ben), FRAZER HINES (Jamie), DEBORAH WATLING (Victoria) and WENDY PADBURY (Zoe)!
Presented by voice of the Daleks NICHOLAS BRIGGS.
For all DOCTOR Who fans, this 2 DISC special collectors edition is 5 hours of pure nostalgia, which will give you a whole new insight into the making of your favourite science fiction series!
SPECIAL FEATURE: Introduction by NICHOLAS BRIGGS & Producer KEITH BARNFATHER
This is a multi-region DVD that plays in all territories
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06X9VJB73/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1488898654&sr=1-1&keywords=the+doctors+the+patrick+troughton+years
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Jul 30, 2017 - 4:52 PM
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News has emerged that following 2016’s animation of the missing 1966 Doctor Who story The Power of the Dales, BBC Worldwide’s next animated project will be the legendary lost Tom Baker story Shada.
As fans will know, Shada was set to be the final story in the Fourth Doctor’s sixth season in early 1980, but was abandoned partway through recording due to strike action in the TV studio. With only the exteriors and one of three studio sessions completed, the story was only around 50% finished, and a number of attempts to remount the final studio sessions failed.
One of the reasons Shada is still held in such high regard is that it was then-script editor Douglas Adams’ final work on the series. As a six-part story, it would also have been his longest Doctor Who serial.
Shada has since appeared on VHS and DVD in an incomplete version, and as a novel, an audiobook, an online animation (with the Doctor recast as Paul McGann), and in an unofficial animated version from Ian Levine, completing the story utilising animated segments and voice recordings from most of the extant cast but – significantly – a voice artist’s impression of Tom Baker rather than an appearance from the actor himself. Levine’s version was offered to BBC Worldwide some years ago but declined.
All that could be about to change, with BBC Worldwide set to release their latest version this November.
According to actor Daniel Hill’s Spotlight account, he is credited with an appearance in “Doctor Who – Shada” for “television”, under the joint directorship of Pennant Roberts (the serial’s original television director) and Charles Norton – the director in charge of Worldwide’s Power of the Daleks project. The reference to “television” might be an indication of another North American TV broadcast for the serial.
Indeed, Hill himself tweeted on June 27th of this year: “fantastic time recording for SHADA 2017”, following this up on July 3rd with “v exciting ready in November apparently”. Hill was, of course, cast as the character Chris Parsons in the original production.
All of which pretty much confirms this as the follow-up to The Power of the Daleks. And although fans of the missing 1960s episodes will no doubt be disappointed at the news, the audio track for this new version will effectively comprise brand new “old” Doctor Who, whereas the soundtrack recordings for the missing black and white serials have already been released often several times over. With Tom Baker’s involvement an almost certainty since he’s finally become one of the “Big Finish Doctors”, the key question that now remains is, will this be a full animation of the entire story (perhaps the most likely option if a broadcast is indeed the intention), or a part animation of only the missing segments? Time, as they say, will tell.
http://www.starburstmagazine.com/tv-news/18897-lost-doctor-who-classic-shada-to-be-bbc-worldwides-next-animation-project
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Koch Media have released the third in their collection of interviews from Reeltime Pictures with stars from Doctor Who, this time focussing on the fourth Doctor, Tom Baker's era.
The Doctors: The Tom Baker Years (Credit: Koch Media)The Doctors: The Tom Baker Years
Produced by Keith Barnfather
A new double-DVD release in the highly regarded series exploring the world of TV’s Doctor Who in what will build into a complete work on The Doctors.
Forget any previous releases, this is the most complete collection of cast & crew interviews ever assembled from the Tom Baker era of Doctor Who, offering viewers unparalleled access into the world of the sci-fi classic.
Includes six documentaries making it the definitive set of interviews with the team of actors who brought the TOM BAKER era of DOCTOR WHO to life.
Presented by voice of the Daleks Nicholas Briggs.
Quality in-depth interviews with Tom Baker (the Fourth Doctor), Elisabeth Sladen (Sarah Jane), Ian Marter (Harry), Louise Jameson (Leela), Mary Tamm (Romana) and John Leeson (Voice of K9)
This 2 DISC special collectors edition is 5 hours of pure nostalgia, which will give you a whole new insight into the making of Doctor Who.
Includes special feature: Introduction by Nicholas Briggs & Producer Keith Barnfather.
http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2017/09/tom-baker-years-240917140008.html
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For the first time ever, BBC Worldwide will release a completed version of the previously unbroadcast 1970s Doctor Who story SHADA, written by Douglas Adams (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency) and featuring the return of Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor!
In 1979,SHADA was set to be the celebratory end to the seventeenth season of Doctor Who. Critically acclaimed writer Douglas Adams had completed the script, Tom Baker's Doctor was at the height of his popularity, and the series had bigger audiences than ever before. But a strike at the BBC in November 1979 interrupted production and the adventure was abandoned. The story became legendary among fans.
Now, thirty-eight years later, SHADA will be seen at last in a new version combining remastered original footage with brand new, hand-drawn colour animation to complete the story. The animation will feature the newly-recorded voices of the original cast, including Tom Baker as the Doctor and Lalla Ward as Romana, performing the original script.
Tom Baker says, "SHADA was one of my favorite Doctor Who stories. I have many fond memories of shooting the location scenes in Cambridge, and it was disappointing not to finish the story in studio. I'm so glad that BBC Worldwide have found a way to bring fans a complete visual version."
SHADA finds the Doctor in Cambridge working alongside companion and retired Time Lord, Professor Chronotis, to defeat the evil alien Skagra who is attempting to steal the secrets to the prison planet, Shada.
In the summer of 1979, Douglas Adams began work on a script for what was initially called "Sunburst"...intended to air in January 1980 as the final serial arc for the 17th season of the original Doctor Who program. It was eventually renamed, and shooting began in mid-October for Doctor Who - Story #109: Shada, starring Tom Baker as the 4th Doctor and Lalla Ward as his companion, Romana (also a Time Lord...or Time Lady, if you prefer).
Unfortunately, at the same time in October 1979 as Shada production began, the BBC began dealing with a union strike, and as a result there was no lighting available for Doctor Who to film on location with. They tried to continue as best as possible, only getting around half of the filming done. The strike dragged on until November, and then December. When it became clear that the production couldn't be continued until at least January (when the first of 6 episodes was supposed to have been airing!), the production was shut down permanently (leaving Story #108: The Horns of Nimon) as the season seventeen finale).
In 1983, a scene from the produced portion of Shada was taken and re-purposed for the 4th Doctor's appearance (becoming frozen on a gondola) in the 20th Anniversary special, Doctor Who - Story #130: The Five Doctors. That wouldn't be the last we would see of that Shada footage, however! In 1992, a VHS version of Doctor Who - Story #109: Shada was released, with Tom Baker narrating from the original script for the parts which had never been produced on film. In 2013, BBC Home Entertainment released a DVD set titled Doctor Who - Story #109: Shada: More Than 30 Years In The TARDIS. Besides the VHS version of Shada, it also contained the documentary "More Than 30 Years in the TARDIS," along with a Flash (computer) version of Shada (starring Paul McGann, the 8th Doctor, and Lalla Ward as "Romana"), and a long list of other bonus material (many Doctor Who fans bought it for the extras, rather than the feature!).
Now, however, Shada is getting finished at long last! Several weeks ago the BBC News reported that "Tom Baker finishes abandoned 1979 Shada serial," explaining in the details that "It will be released on BBC Worldwide with the original footage combined with new colour animations and voiceovers to complete the story. The newly-recorded lines from Baker as the Doctor and Lalla Ward as his companion, Romana, will follow the original script by Douglas Adams, the creator of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." In the UK, Shada will be released on both DVD and Blu-ray Disc on December 4th, following a digital release less than two weeks prior.
This morning we've discovered that both Amazon.com and the BBC Shop have added listings for a January 9th DVD release in the USA for this new version of Doctor Who - Story #109: Shada. There are only DVD listings for now; no Blu-ray entries have been located at either seller. And the Amazon listing isn't accepting pre-orders at this time, although the BBC Shop is taking them now! The discounted cost at the BBC Shop is $19.98, for a 2-disc set. Extras, if any, aren't listed.
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Doctor-Shada/23773
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Never has so much time been spent on a Doctor Who story. What a shame last Classic Series Producer John Nathan-Turner failed to in his attempts to get the BBC to remount it back in the day. So many imperfect versions! Personally I enjoyed the one produced by fan Ian Levine. The improvement here of course being the actual Tom Baker doing his own voice instead of an impression.
Hope the music score is accurately Dudley Simpson in style. No (vhs version) ugly Keff McCulloch nonsense!
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