Officially no series 8 in 2013 - Page 20

Captaindemotion · February 15 2013, 04:07 PM

^ Yeah, I can see your logic there and certainly if I was a producer, I'd be very aware of the publicity factor.

Having said that, speaking as a fan, in the episode where Ten and Rose were about to be reunited (I can never remember ep titles) and he got blasted by the Dalek and started to regenerate (he ultimately diverted the regeneration energy into his spare hand) - well, I was totally blown away by the possibility that perhaps they were going to kill off Ten and managed to keep this and the identity of a new actor secret.

Sure, with hindsight, it was never going to happen that way, but the week or so until we found out what happened was one of great anticipation!

Sindatur · February 15 2013, 04:26 PM

Yea, it would be a refreshing change to be surprised by a Regeneration.

I watched Classic Who on PBS, before this new fangled Internet thing, and didn't know a thing about what was coming in the next episode (Or even when new episodes would stop). So, every episode (That was new to me) was a surprise. I remember the 3 Doctors, The 5 Doctors and The 2 Doctors all were a surprise to be multi-Doctor Specials as were all the Regenerations). Even having seen the first Tom Baker, Pertwee's Rgeneration came as a surprise, since Pertwee hadn't been shown for the first time until after Baker had aired several times, and Davison had aired. Likewise, having seen Pertwee's first, Troughton's Regeneration came as a Surprise.

Professor Zoom · February 15 2013, 05:14 PM

Sindatur wrote:

Yea, it would be a refreshing change to be surprised by a Regeneration.

I watched Classic Who on PBS, before this new fangled Internet thing, and didn't know a thing about what was coming in the next episode (Or even when new episodes would stop). So, every episode (That was new to me) was a surprise. I remember the 3 Doctors, The 5 Doctors and The 2 Doctors all were a surprise to be multi-Doctor Specials as were all the Regenerations). Even having seen the first Tom Baker, Pertwee's Rgeneration came as a surprise, since Pertwee hadn't been shown for the first time until after Baker had aired several times, and Davison had aired. Likewise, having seen Pertwee's first, Troughton's Regeneration came as a Surprise.

Yes. But if you had been living in the UK at the time those episodes were about to air, you would've known about the impending regeneration. Because you were living in the US, pre-internet, you weren't a part of the PR experience. You got to have a thrilling experience because of it, but, it was unique to where you were living--not to lack of PR on the BBCs part.

I get the desire. And a part of it is watching a show take an actual risk. But, I don't think it would happen. The bigger a franchise is, the more risk adverse they become.

Sindatur · February 15 2013, 06:33 PM

Professor Zoom wrote:

Sindatur wrote:

Yea, it would be a refreshing change to be surprised by a Regeneration.

I watched Classic Who on PBS, before this new fangled Internet thing, and didn't know a thing about what was coming in the next episode (Or even when new episodes would stop). So, every episode (That was new to me) was a surprise. I remember the 3 Doctors, The 5 Doctors and The 2 Doctors all were a surprise to be multi-Doctor Specials as were all the Regenerations). Even having seen the first Tom Baker, Pertwee's Rgeneration came as a surprise, since Pertwee hadn't been shown for the first time until after Baker had aired several times, and Davison had aired. Likewise, having seen Pertwee's first, Troughton's Regeneration came as a Surprise.

Yes. But if you had been living in the UK at the time those episodes were about to air, you would've known about the impending regeneration. Because you were living in the US, pre-internet, you weren't a part of the PR experience. You got to have a thrilling experience because of it, but, it was unique to where you were living--not to lack of PR on the BBCs part.

I get the desire. And a part of it is watching a show take an actual risk. But, I don't think it would happen. The bigger a franchise is, the more risk adverse they become.

Oh, yea, no denying that, I was just expressing it was a nice experience

Though I was ignorant during most of Tennant's run (didn't research or post online about Doctor Who until the Specials year), so when 10 got zapped by the Dalek, I actually did worry it was his Regeneration. Unfortunately by End of Time, I no longer kept myself so ignorant

Professor Zoom · February 16 2013, 12:03 AM

Sindatur wrote:

Oh, yea, no denying that, I was just expressing it was a nice experience

I'm actually sort of jealous of it. I don't remember if I knew certain things before I watched them on PBS. Sadly, it's very hard not to be spoiled about things without being a Luddite. The new reality I guess.

Starkers · February 17 2013, 06:25 PM

It is still possible to be surprised if you keep your head down a little. Having Oswin turn up in Asylum was a major shock, for me at least.

Sindatur · February 17 2013, 06:53 PM

Starkers wrote:

It is still possible to be surprised if you keep your head down a little. Having Oswin turn up in Asylum was a major shock, for me at least.

Yea, I missed that shock, I never worry about "guest Stars" as Spoilers (Though I like to know little else), so, I knew she was going to be in it, but, didn't know anything about her role, and was shocked (and confused) by her fate, since I knew she was to be the new Companion starting in the Christmas Special

Mr. Adventure · February 17 2013, 07:40 PM

It might be easier in the US, to avoid shocks all I have to do is not read this forum, lol. I often go in dark mode a couple of weeks before premiere.

Lonemagpie · February 17 2013, 10:04 PM

Sindatur wrote:

Starkers wrote:

It is still possible to be surprised if you keep your head down a little. Having Oswin turn up in Asylum was a major shock, for me at least.

Yea, I missed that shock, I never worry about "guest Stars" as Spoilers (Though I like to know little else), so, I knew she was going to be in it, but, didn't know anything about her role, and was shocked (and confused) by her fate, since I knew she was to be the new Companion starting in the Christmas Special

I didn't even recognise her, so was totally baffled at all the "wow there's an incredible spoiler we can't mention!" hype... And thus very disappointed by it!

Alidar Jarok · February 18 2013, 12:05 AM

Starkers wrote:

It is still possible to be surprised if you keep your head down a little. Having Oswin turn up in Asylum was a major shock, for me at least.

However, having her appear in the Christmas special was not. The surprise was that the new companion appeared before she was supposed to, not that she wouldn't be the new companion.

Kaijufan · February 18 2013, 12:55 AM

Lonemagpie wrote:

Sindatur wrote:

Starkers wrote:

It is still possible to be surprised if you keep your head down a little. Having Oswin turn up in Asylum was a major shock, for me at least.

Yea, I missed that shock, I never worry about "guest Stars" as Spoilers (Though I like to know little else), so, I knew she was going to be in it, but, didn't know anything about her role, and was shocked (and confused) by her fate, since I knew she was to be the new Companion starting in the Christmas Special

I didn't even recognise her, so was totally baffled at all the "wow there's an incredible spoiler we can't mention!" hype... And thus very disappointed by it!

I didn't even recognize her either, I had seen pictures of her when she was first announced as the new companion and that was it, so by Asylum came out I didn't really remember what she looked like.

DalekJim · February 18 2013, 01:07 AM

I recognised her as the lesbian hottie from Emmerdale.

Lonemagpie · February 18 2013, 02:39 AM

Kaijufan wrote:

I didn't even recognize her either, I had seen pictures of her when she was first announced as the new companion and that was it, so by Asylum came out I didn't really remember what she looked like.

that's exactly it

Samurai8472 · February 21 2013, 03:11 AM

New Moffat interview

Claims the "One 60 minute anniversary is nonsense"

diankra · February 21 2013, 03:34 AM

OK. If it is nonsense, then some heads ought to roll at BBC publicity, as if they've done a great job of convincing us all that that's all we're getting!

February 15 2013, 04:07 PM	#286
Captaindemotion Vice Admiral Location: Ireland	Re: Officially no series 8 in 2013 ^ Yeah, I can see your logic there and certainly if I was a producer, I'd be very aware of the publicity factor. Having said that, speaking as a fan, in the episode where Ten and Rose were about to be reunited (I can never remember ep titles) and he got blasted by the Dalek and started to regenerate (he ultimately diverted the regeneration energy into his spare hand) - well, I was totally blown away by the possibility that perhaps they were going to kill off Ten and managed to keep this and the identity of a new actor secret. Sure, with hindsight, it was never going to happen that way, but the week or so until we found out what happened was one of great anticipation! __________________ Hodor!!!!!!!

February 15 2013, 04:26 PM	#287
Sindatur Rear Admiral Location: Sacramento, CA	Re: Officially no series 8 in 2013 Yea, it would be a refreshing change to be surprised by a Regeneration. I watched Classic Who on PBS, before this new fangled Internet thing, and didn't know a thing about what was coming in the next episode (Or even when new episodes would stop). So, every episode (That was new to me) was a surprise. I remember the 3 Doctors, The 5 Doctors and The 2 Doctors all were a surprise to be multi-Doctor Specials as were all the Regenerations). Even having seen the first Tom Baker, Pertwee's Rgeneration came as a surprise, since Pertwee hadn't been shown for the first time until after Baker had aired several times, and Davison had aired. Likewise, having seen Pertwee's first, Troughton's Regeneration came as a Surprise. __________________ One Day I hope to be the Man my Cat thinks I am Where are we going? And why are we in this Handbasket?

February 17 2013, 06:25 PM	#291
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Mr. Adventure Admiral Location: Mr. Adventure	Re: Officially no series 8 in 2013 It might be easier in the US, to avoid shocks all I have to do is not read this forum, lol. I often go in dark mode a couple of weeks before premiere.

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February 21 2013, 03:11 AM	#299
Samurai8472 Vice Admiral	Re: Officially no series 8 in 2013 New Moffat interview Claims the "One 60 minute anniversary is nonsense" __________________ "Inception" is a layer cake.

February 21 2013, 03:34 AM	#300
diankra Commodore Location: UK	Re: Officially no series 8 in 2013 OK. If it is nonsense, then some heads ought to roll at BBC publicity, as if they've done a great job of convincing us all that that's all we're getting! __________________ "Some days are better than others. They say that where I come from." "Loudly, I imagine, on the day you left." (Blake's 7 - Rumours of Death)