Series 5 DVDs To Exclude "Next Time" Trailers

<![CDATA[As fans who have bought the first volume of Doctor Who Series 5 releases will have noticed, there are no “Next Time” trailers included at the end of the episodes. This decision will carry over to future volumes as well as the box set release in the fall. Nothing formal has been announced by 2Entertain or the BBC however those who have lodged complaints have been informed of this fact. This decision affects both DVD and Blu-Ray releases and will be welcomed by some while being derided by others to be sure. Customers who are disappointed in this decision can contact 2Entertain to express their feelings.

Reprinted below are emails forwarded to Radio Free Skaro containing replies to costumer complaints and queries. Contact information for 2Entertain is contained within the emails.

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Radio Free Skaro #202 – Nothing At The Top Of The Stairs

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Radio Free Skaro #202 – Click here to listen

The news of a fourth series of Torchwood becoming a reality dropped like a bomb in the Doctor Who fandom world, as many had written off the idea once FOX stepped away from the table. With Warren unavailable, Steven and Chris are joined by Chip from the Two-minute Time Lord podcast to talk about Torchwood, cover the latest episode of Doctor Who (Gareth Roberts’ “The Lodger”), as well as the news of the week. Will this be another Planet of the Dead, or will Gareth Roberts redeem himself in the eyes of the RFS gang, particularly the relentlessly unforgiving Chris? What does our esteemed guest think of the latest Who?

Show Notes:

Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
Two-minute Time Lord
Episode Eleven…The Lodger!
The Lodger…Ratings!
Vincent and the Doctor…Appreciation Index!
Cold Blood…Final Viewing Figures!
Ratings Victory…For SPACE!
The Pandorica Opens…Broadcast Time Announced!
The Big Bang…June 26!
The Big Bang…Synopsis!
Torchwood Series 4…A Reality!
Tom Baker…Does More Audiobooks!
The Eleven Doctors…Action Figures!
BBC…Shownar!

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BBC One Trailer – The Pandorica Opens

<![CDATA[Hot off the heels of the superb Next Time trailer that aired at the end of "The Lodger", the BBC have released another trailer for the upcoming Episode 12, "The Pandorica Opens". See it below…:

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SPACE Podcast – June 11, 2010

<![CDATA[spacebadgeThere was no SPACE podcast this week however the fine folks at Canada’s home of Doctor Who released our take on Amy’s Choice, the very same episode that won SPACE that timeslot across all of Canadian TV on June 5.

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RTD Talks New Torchwood

<![CDATA[Russell T Davies appeared on E24 today to discuss the announcement of the new series of Torchwood and a bit about Moffat-era Doctor Who. Enjoy!

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Doctor Who Wins Canadian Ratings Race

<![CDATA[SPACE has announced that Doctor Who won the Canadian TV ratings race with its broadcast of Amy’s Choice this past Saturday. Congratulations SPACE!

The full release follows or can be found at spacecast.com.

DOCTOR WHO’s Epic Win in Ratings
Pix Princss | 6/8/2010 12:09:22 PM

You were watching Doctor Who last weekend weren’t you? Because this past Saturday, more viewers prescribed to DOCTOR WHO than any other program in its time slot on Canadian television. Nearly 400,000 viewers clocked in at 9 p.m. ET for SPACE’s signature series, beating out competing Canadian conventional and specialty networks. W00t!

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Starz, BBC Worldwide Team Up For New Torchwood Series

<![CDATA[US Network Starz announced today that it will co-produce a new series of Torchwood with BBC Worldwide. The new 10-episode series will air in the summer of 2011, and will feature the return of both John Barrowman (Captain Jack) and Eve Myles (Gwen Cooper). Read the official Starz press release below (and here’s a link to the official BBC press release):

STARZ FIRED UP FOR A NEW SERIES OF 
THE BBC’S HIT FRANCHISE ‘TORCHWOOD’

New Installment From BBC Worldwide Productions to Add 
To Starz’ Premium Programming Lineup in Summer of 2011

Key Cast – John Barrowman (Capt. Jack), Eve Myles (Gwen) – 
To Return for the Next Installment, Along With New Faces

Los Angeles, CA – June 7, 2010 – Starz Entertainment has acquired U.S. television rights to the next installment of the BBC’s audience sensation “Torchwood,” developed and produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. Starz will debut the 10-episode series exclusively in the U.S., and BBC One will debut it in the U.K., both in summer, 2011. This is a co-production between Starz, BBC Cymru Wales and BBC Worldwide, and BBC Worldwide will distribute the show outside the U.S. The deal was jointly announced today by Starz, LLC, President and CEO Chris Albrecht and BBC Worldwide Productions EVP Jane Tranter.

The stars of the previous versions of “Torchwood,” notably John Barrowman (Capt. Jack Harkness) and Eve Myles (Gwen Cooper), will return for the new version. Additional key cast, reflecting the more international scope of the series, will be announced soon.

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Radio Free Skaro #201 – Amy and Amiability

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Radio Free Skaro #201 – Click here to listen

An unconventional artist anchored an unusual episode as “Vincent and the Doctor”, written by Richard Curtis, graced our screens this week. Reaction on the internet made it seem like everyone either loved or hated the episode, but the Three Who Rule were…well, you’ll just have to listen to the episode to find out. However, Vincent and the Doctor was but one episode released this week thanks to City of the Daleks hitting computer screens…
Show Notes:

Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
Episode Ten…Vincent and the Doctor!
Vincent and the Doctor…Ratings!
Cold Blood…Appreciation Index!
The Hungry Earth…Final Viewing Figures!
The Pandorica Opens…June 19!
The Pandorica Opens…Synopsis!
Doctor Who: The Adventure Games…Episode 1 Released!
Doctor Who Adventure Games…Episode 2 Title!
BBC America…Fictitious Award Nomination!
BBC…Shownar!

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SPACE Podcast – June 4, 2010

<![CDATA[spacebadgeAfter a week off from the SPACE podcast (which also, like Doctor Who itself on SPACE, took last weekend off), the Three Who Rule were back in fine form to give their thoughts on Episode 6 of the new series of Doctor Who, The Vampires of Venice. Did it improve any for Chris and Warren? Did Steven think less of it since giving his glowing review of the episode on Radio Free Skaro?

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BBC One Trailer – Vincent and the Doctor

<![CDATA[BBC One has aired a trailer for Vincent and the Doctor, Episode 10 of Series 5. This one is shorter than the BBC Wales trailer and somewhat different. Enjoy!

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