It's not just a new control room... - Page 3

Emh · December 23 2012, 01:20 AM

If that's true, fantastic! However, I am very curious to see how new fans (ranging all the way back to '05) will react. They've never seen such a thing and they might freak out.

Peacemaker · December 23 2012, 01:31 AM

Yep. From the GB thread on this:

The Wormhole · December 23 2012, 02:24 AM

You know, I was also hoping for Super Friends style star swipes, like there were in the credit sequences starting with Tom Baker's last year and throughout Peter Davison's run and Colin Baker's run. I always thought that was cool.

Emh · December 23 2012, 02:57 AM

Peacemaker wrote:

Yep. From the GB thread on this:

Sounds promising. I can't wait to see it!

Ar-Pharazon · December 23 2012, 04:51 AM

I liked the TARDIS/DW part of the logo, I'll be sorry to see that go, but the return of "the face" will be cool.

Valin · December 23 2012, 05:58 AM

Is it just me or does anyone else find it strange that posters are using spoiler code for theme music/titles?

The Stig · December 23 2012, 05:59 AM

Cripes, it's like all the crappy details from old Who are coming back. The ridiculous face in the credits, the boring and sterile control room.

What the hell, Moffat?

SeerSGB · December 23 2012, 06:21 AM

The Stig wrote:

Cripes, it's like all the crappy details from old Who are coming back. The ridiculous face in the credits, the boring and sterile control room.

What the hell, Moffat?

I like it, I grew up watching Classic Who on PBS. So for me it's like returning to Friday night and waiting for Peter Davision or Tom Baker to show up. Probably cause of the 50th they're rolling everything back.

Peacemaker · December 23 2012, 06:27 AM

The Stig wrote:

Cripes, it's like all the crappy details from old Who are coming back. The ridiculous face in the credits, the boring and sterile control room.

What the hell, Moffat?

You know what, there's not a real nice way to put this, so I'll just say it: We've had 7 years of your way. It's been fun; it's been nice; many of us, including myself have been okay with it - but now, it's "our" time - those of us who like a more clinical control room; those of us who kinda miss the face in the credits. You've had your time; and we stepped aside; now step aside and let us have our time, please.

Enterprise is Great · December 23 2012, 07:18 AM

I like the return of the face.

Rowan Sjet · December 23 2012, 11:56 AM

Peacemaker wrote:

The Stig wrote:

Cripes, it's like all the crappy details from old Who are coming back. The ridiculous face in the credits, the boring and sterile control room.

What the hell, Moffat?

You know what, there's not a real nice way to put this, so I'll just say it: We've had 7 years of your way. It's been fun; it's been nice; many of us, including myself have been okay with it - but now, it's "our" time - those of us who like a more clinical control room; those of us who kinda miss the face in the credits. You've had your time; and we stepped aside; now step aside and let us have our time, please.

Excuse me, 26 series and a movie anyone?

diankra · December 23 2012, 03:10 PM

Rowan Sjet wrote:

Excuse me, 26 series and a movie anyone?

No face in the TV movie titles! OR the first three and a half seasons...

Alidar Jarok · December 23 2012, 03:11 PM

The Stig wrote:

Cripes, it's like all the crappy details from old Who are coming back. The ridiculous face in the credits, the boring and sterile control room.

What the hell, Moffat?

The problem is "crappy details" is a very subjective concept. Some people like them quite a lot. I like the old control room, for example. I don't see why it has to be so cluttered like the modern one.

For the face, I think it's better if subtle. For example, I would prefer a face outline in the vortex rather than just a photo of the face. I also (if it wasn't apparent) prefer the vortex over space. Then again, I don't think they've ever gotten better than the very original credits and there is no face or vortex or space there.

The Wormhole · December 23 2012, 03:46 PM

Valin wrote:

Is it just me or does anyone else find it strange that posters are using spoiler code for theme music/titles?

This isn't the first time such a thing has been done. I remember when Enterprise did the special opening credits for its MU two-parter, the description of it was spoiler coded.

What I thought was ridiculous was several years ago when the title to the BSG episode He That Believeth in Me was announced, a shit storm started in the BSG forum with someone upset because "that should be spoiler coded!"

The Stig wrote:

Cripes, it's like all the crappy details from old Who are coming back. The ridiculous face in the credits, the boring and sterile control room.

What the hell, Moffat?

This is the anniversary year, and the face in the credits was an integral part of classic Who. It was featured in everyone's credits except for Hartnell and McGann.

You may not like it, but everyone else seems to. In fact, I remember an online petition to bring the face back after Smith was cast.

As for the console room, I've never thought too highly of the one we've had since season 5 anyway, so I say good riddance.

Shazam! · December 23 2012, 04:09 PM

The Stig wrote:

Cripes, it's like all the crappy details from old Who are coming back. The ridiculous face in the credits, the boring and sterile control room.

Good.

December 23 2012, 01:20 AM	#31
Emh The Doctor Location: Japan	Re: It's not just a new control room... If that's true, fantastic! However, I am very curious to see how new fans (ranging all the way back to '05) will react. They've never seen such a thing and they might freak out. __________________ "Eccleston was a tiger and Tennant was, well, Tigger. Smith [is] an uncoordinated housecat who pretends that he meant to do that after falling off a piece of furniture." - Lynne M. Thomas "I'm in Hell and it's full of Avons!" - Vila

December 23 2012, 01:31 AM	#32
Peacemaker Vice Admiral Location: Time Vortex	Re: It's not just a new control room... Yep. From the GB thread on this: The titles are colourful and resemble a trip through space with planets and asteroids. The Doctor's face is a formation that flies towards the camera, it's static, subtle and opaque. Before this the cast names appear like before and in the usual font. The title font is the same without the spinning TARDIS though one does fly past the camera. Finally the sequence ends just like the intro on all the Classic series DVDs. __________________ Listen to my best friend's Podcast! DJ Mark Bisson Say my name, and every color illuminates!

December 23 2012, 02:24 AM	#33
The Wormhole Admiral	Re: It's not just a new control room... You know, I was also hoping for Super Friends style star swipes, like there were in the credit sequences starting with Tom Baker's last year and throughout Peter Davison's run and Colin Baker's run. I always thought that was cool. __________________ "Internet message boards aren't as funny today as they were ten years ago. I've stopped reading new posts." -The Simpsons 20th anniversary special.

December 23 2012, 04:51 AM	#35
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December 23 2012, 05:58 AM	#36
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December 23 2012, 07:18 AM	#40
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