The Doctor Who Thread - Page 231

Stephen@Cult Labs · #**2301** 15th July 2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Demdike

Wasn't sure if you knew.

Spearhead was the only story made on film. Its the only available HD story of the original run.

Oh no, I knew that. BUT, I don't trust the BBC. From their comment on the back of the Spearhead BD sleeve "this story is the first to be upgraded to stunning HD", I think they'll try transferring the videotaped stories, and if they're happy with the results, they'll release them.

Stephen@Cult Labs · #**2302** 15th July 2013, 10:10 PM

Even something recorded on videotape will look better on blu-ray if enough care is taken transferring it. Maybe not a big improvement, but would still be better. Watch this space!

Demdike@Cult Labs · #**2303** 15th July 2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen@Cult Labs

Oh no, I knew that. BUT, I don't trust the BBC. From their comment on the back of the Spearhead BD sleeve "this story is the first to be upgraded to stunning HD", I think they'll try transferring the videotaped stories, and if they're happy with the results, they'll release them.

It doesn't sound like the last does it?

Stephen@Cult Labs · #**2304** 15th July 2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Demdike

It doesn't sound like the last does it?

Nope. That was my first thought as soon as I read the blurb on the back. I doubt they'd look as good as Spearhead From Space, but if they were even close, I'd be really happy.

Demdike@Cult Labs · #**2305** 15th July 2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen@Cult Labs

Nope. That was my first thought as soon as I read the blurb on the back. I doubt they'd look as good as Spearhead From Space, but if they were even close, I'd be really happy.

I've heard rumours a while back they may put entire seasons onto BD, as they have the available disc space.

It was just a rumour though.

Stephen@Cult Labs · #**2306** 15th July 2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Demdike

I've heard rumours a while back they may put entire seasons onto BD, as they have the available disc space.

It was just a rumour though.

Ooft! Don't tease me man! lol

PaulD · #**2307** 16th July 2013, 07:41 AM

I wonder if people would rebuy the episodes if release on bluray? I mean the difference in the video-shot scenes would be negligible surely?

Maybe they'll just release a Doctor Who: All Of The Location Shots. Now In Full HD boxset?

Roughale · #**2308** 16th July 2013, 08:49 AM

If they manage to get a complete season BD thing going, I might buy them, just to show my DW appreciation. I have only little of the DVDs so that would be an advantage - the price should be fair too! And why not release a special collector's box for all seasons to be released? You know that kind of box that is bigger in the inside, would make storing the stuff so much easier

Andra Jai · #**2309** 16th July 2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Demdike

I've heard rumours a while back they may put entire seasons onto BD, as they have the available disc space.

It was just a rumour though.

I now have every DW dvd released to date but I really don't think I would upgrade all these to blu-ray, the dvds for me really are good enough.

What I would rather have is blu-rays of poorer quality dvd releases such as the Blakes 7 series or full uncut episodes of Only Fools and Horses, either of those and I wouldn't think twice about re-buying.

Susan Foreman · #**2310** 16th July 2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sam tyler

I now have every DW dvd released to date but I really don't think I would upgrade all these to blu-ray, the dvds for me really are good enough.

I also have every 'Doctor Who' classic adventure which has been released on DVD, but I don't think I will be bothering with the Blu-Ray version of "Spearhead From Space" because I already have the original release, and the one from the "Mannequin Mania" box set!