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Archive for April, 2011

April 28th, 2011

The Royal Wedding – William & Catherine on DVD!

Avid royal watchers will be setting their alarm clocks to catch some, or all five and half hours, of the BBC’s live, commercial-free coverage of the Royal Wedding on BBC America, but we know some of you are already wondering: will there be a DVD? We are happy to announce that on May 24th we are releasing The Royal Wedding – William & Catherine, the official BBC DVD of the full wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey, plus an hour of outdoor highlights. These will certainly include Catherine’s arrival at the Abbey, the post-wedding carriage procession along Whitehall and the Mall, and William and Catherine’s appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, when the Mall fills up with well-wishers as far as the eye can see. The BBC has staked out 70 camera positions along the route, and 30 cameras in the Abbey.  The DVD will also include William & Kate – A Royal Engagement, the 48-minute documentary which was broadcast last November on the BBC and NBC Dateline.

BBC Worldwide will donate all proceeds of the distribution rights (after deduction of its own acquisition and distribution costs) from TV, DVD and download-to-own sales of The Royal Wedding to The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry (charity registration number 1132048). This is expected to be in the region of £150,000.

While we’re in a royal mood, may we recommend a look at our boutique of all things royal? Among the of the latest arrivals are British Royal Weddings of the 20th Century, which offers three hours of comprehensive background to this week’s event, and the Royal Wedding commemorative mug.

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April 22nd, 2011

Outcasts is serious science fiction

Outcasts

When we learned that Kudos, the folks that brought us MI-5, Hustle and Life on Mars, were planning to try their hand at sci-fi, we rather expected a romp in space. The very idea of humans embarking in spaceships to continue life as we know it on some amenable planet out there used to be imbued with optimism and faith in a can-do attitude. Nowadays we’re more aware of the possible complications. Remember how chaos theory took the much of the joy out of meeting real live dinosaurs in Jurassic Park? In the opening episode of Outcasts, it becomes clear from the point of view of Mitchell Hoban (Jamie Bamber, Law & Order UK, Battlestar Gallactica) that mistakes have been made, and President Richard Tate (Liam Cunningham, Shooting the Past, Clash of the Titans) already has secrets to suppress. Our trailblazers seem to be on the road to dystopia, but dystopia is not a dirty word in science fiction. Series fans concede that it’s a slow burner, but the pay-off is worth it. Eric Mabius (Ugly Betty, The L Word) and Hermione Norris (MI-5, Wire in the Blood) also star. Watch for the premiere Saturday, June 18, on BBC America, and for the DVD, which will follow soon after the series run. Canadian broadcast details to follow when confirmed.

Don’t forget to watch the Doctor Who series premiere tomorrow night on BBC America and on Space in Canada.

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April 20th, 2011

Remembering Elisabeth Sladen

Elisabeth Sladen

Late yesterday afternoon we received the sad news that Elisabeth Sladen (Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adventures) passed away. Appearing as Sarah Jane Smith opposite Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker, she became one of the best-loved companions in the series history, and the only one to make a return in the new series, this time opposite David Tennant.  She was so well received that Russell T Davies was inspired to produce the spin-off series The Sarah Jane Adventures. She will be missed. Click here for footage and tributes from BBC News.

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April 19th, 2011

Doctor Who back-story in 6 minutes

Doctor Who back-story in 6 minutes

For those not familiar with Doctor Who to those that are diehards, don’t miss the latest video from The Fine Brothers that breaks down 47 years of Doctor Who in just 6 minutes!  It’s the ultimate crash course on all things Who. And on the Shop end, if you’d like to get your hands on the action figures found in the video, as well as other unique Doctor Who merchandise visit our Doctor Who merchandise boutique.

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April 15th, 2011

Zen – New detective for Masterpiece Mystery

Zen

Matt Holyoak © 2011 Leftbank Pictures.

A year ago we announced that a series based on Michael Dibdin’s Aurelio Zen novels had been commissioned, and it would be filmed on location in Rome. Now that the PBS premiere has been announced for July 17th, we’d like to give everyone a heads up alert. For those who’d like to read ahead, the adapted novels are Vendetta, Cabal and Ratking. As we fully expected, Rufus Sewell cuts una bella figura as the Roman detective with a Venetian name. Bond Girl Caterine Murino (Casino Royale) co-stars as Zen’s love interest Tania Moretti, and Ben Miles (Coupling, Lark Rise to Candleford) lends both wit and intrigue as Zen’s unofficial taskmaster. The Italian locations, many in Rome’s sun-drenched EUR district, captivated British audiences in the grip of one of the bitterest winters in memory, and it is equally sure to gratify armchair travelers on sizzling summer nights.  The DVD (coming soon after the series finale) will include “An Italian Adventure,” a behind-the-scenes look at how the cast and crew set a style that harks back to Sixties favorites like The Saint.

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April 7th, 2011

The Doctor’s coming to NYC!

It’s official! This Friday, April 8th, at noon Matt Smith (the Doctor), Karen Gillan (Amy Pond) and Arthur Darvill (Rory Williams) will be signing Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series DVD at the Barnes & Noble store at 555 Fifth Avenue! They’ll be spending much of this weekend with the press, so let’s give them a real American-style fan welcome to kick things off.  Before you start packing your Tweed jacket, bow tie and Stetson, here are the store’s special instructions (also posted on their site): “You will need a wristband to join the signing line for this event. Wristbands will be distributed starting at 9AM on Friday, April 8 with the purchase of the Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series boxed Set. Please call store 212-697-3048 for additional details.” The Christmas Special and a selection of primo merchandise will also be available for signing.  The wristband will be available only to those who purchase the Series 5 DVD set; other purchasers will have to follow them in the line.

The excitement continues on Monday, April 11, with a screening of the two-part Season Six premiere at the Village East Cinema on Second Avenue in Manhattan. The three stars will join Alex Kingston (River Song) and series writer-executive producer Steven Moffat after the screening for a Q&A, which will be moderated by Nerdist’s Chris Hardwick and recorded live for a special Nerdist podcast.

There’s a handy Facebook link for the screening, though we stress that it is useful only for finding out which of your friends plan to attend. Admittance is strictly first-come, first-served, so plan to join the line early.

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April 1st, 2011

The Doctor’s coming to North America!

Doctor Who: Season 6

With  Doctor Who Season Six little more than three weeks away, the promos are beginning to roll out. Click here for almost a full minute of previously embargoed footage!

There’s a lot to look forward to: the return of Alex Kingston as River Song; an American-based adventure by Steven Moffat (Sherlock, Coupling); and an episode written by Neil Gaiman (The Graveyard Book, American Gods). And though this promo says the Doctor is “coming to America – BBC America” on Saturday, April 23, he’ll be seen in Canada the same night on Space.

For further background into Steven Moffatt’s two-part premiere story, which stretches from the Utah desert to the Oval Office in 1969, click here for a special web prequel:

And for some lucky fans attending WonderCon in San Francisco this Sunday, a few more clips are promised at the Doctor Who panel and Q&A in the Esplanade Ballroom, 11:30am. Panelists will be Neil Gaiman, premiere episode guest star Mark Sheppard (Supernatural, Battlestar Galactica) and director Toby Haynes (Doctor Who, Being Human). More festivities surrounding this season’s launch are sure to follow next week, and we’ll post them as soon as we are able.

Our DVD strategy will be a bit different this year. We will still release the complete season box set near the end of the year, but we’ll also be releasing moderately priced DVDs that follow the broadcasts more swiftly. Sign up here for First to Know.

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