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Post by Simeon Carter on Aug 19, 2013 22:19:53 GMT
With the animation for The Moonbase now pushed back to some point in 2014 alongside the release of The Underwater Menace 2 (in most likely a similar format) a campaign has begun to encourage the BBC to commission animation of the two missing episodes. The campaign has a Facebook page and can be followed on twitter with the hashtag: #AnimateCrusade. Do you think it should be released on DVD with animation? If so please help support the campaign as sometimes fan support for something can help make it happen (Vengeance on Varos). If you wanted to write a letter to the BBC in support of this or other possible future releases you can do so to: BBC Worldwide 33 Foley Street LONDON W1W 7TL United Kingdom Or contact via email: dvdenquiryline@bbc.com wwcomments@bbc.com doctorwho@bbc.com |
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Post by Michael D. Kimpton on Aug 19, 2013 23:48:06 GMT
It would be daft to just stop after UM when there's still one story left that can be animated. Sure, "The Lion" is in bad shape, but the thing is, we can see and hear it, and that's what matters. Besides, a lot's changed over the years, so it's surely possible to update it now with the newer technology.
They ought to truly consider Crusade more seriously, as its animated form would mean the first complete season for the Black and White era.
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Post by Ron Merritt on Aug 20, 2013 2:12:25 GMT
I'm pretty sure I read a comment by Steve Roberts that the Lion could be improved more but would never be perfect. I still can't believe this would be the only story after all these years that fits the two episode for animation rule that does'nt get released. Plus there are still some stories that could benefit from special editions (The Sea Devils comes to mind) so I'm having a hard time believing they are done after UM.
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Post by Simeon Carter on Aug 20, 2013 7:01:41 GMT
There are certainly some more Pertwee's that could be restored further as well as possibly some others. I think it would be really helpful if someone who has worked on the range would be able to share from their experience and opinion what could be developed further.
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Post by Michael Plowright on Aug 20, 2013 7:44:13 GMT
Out of curiosity - has there been any definite statement that they will not animate the two missing episodes of The Crusade? I do wonder whether this is jumping the gun a bit?
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Post by Simeon Carter on Aug 20, 2013 7:58:03 GMT
Out of curiosity - has there been any definite statement that they will not animate the two missing episodes of The Crusade? I do wonder whether this is jumping the gun a bit? When asked about this on Gallifrey Base Steve Roberts gave this response: |
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Post by Rich Cornock on Aug 20, 2013 8:55:18 GMT
maybe its a case of the economic viability of doing this. Lets face it they may not sell enough DVD copies to get the money back spent on animation. It must be remembered that the BBC only get a small fraction of a DVD's selling price as the retailer takes a sizeable chunk and so does VAT. So even if a DVD sold thousands of copies it just may not produce enough revenue to pay for the work.
Perhaps the future for animation work is through raising the necessary funds by crowd funding. That way those that say they want it animated can put there money where their mouth is so to speak
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Post by Andrew Parker on Aug 20, 2013 8:56:54 GMT
I'd love a DVD release of the Crusades with animation of parts 2 and 4. This is probably my favourite Hartnell story and it would be great to have it as a standalone release with special features.
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Post by Michael B on Aug 20, 2013 9:13:55 GMT
In my opinion, BBC Worldwide, are just going to count their profits made over the anniversary year, discuss how much can be economically viably produced in regards to memoribilia and DVDs, then decide on what's yet to come with the range, and then begin production. I basically think that the future of the range relies on the success of 2013.
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Post by Rowan Abblitt on Aug 20, 2013 9:22:35 GMT
With the animation for The Moonbase now pushed back to some point in 2014 Umm... as of when?  I thought it was due for a Region 2 release on 21 October. |
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Post by Simeon Carter on Aug 20, 2013 9:51:54 GMT
Umm... as of when? I thought it was due for a Region 2 release on 21 October. DWM tweeted the news yesterday in response to a question so you may have missed it. DWM Tweet: |
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Post by Rowan Abblitt on Aug 20, 2013 10:04:19 GMT
Umm... as of when? I thought it was due for a Region 2 release on 21 October. DWM tweeted the news yesterday in response to a question so you may have missed it. DWM Tweet: Oh, okay. Damn, I was really looking forward to seeing it around Christmas  I think they should wait until the animation for these stories is completed before there is a release date announced. This happened earlier this year with The Ice Warriors, with many people (me included) who were hoping to have it before now. |
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Post by Simeon Carter on Aug 20, 2013 10:30:39 GMT
And with The Reign of Terror; it was originally meant to be around the end of 2012.
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Post by Rowan Abblitt on Aug 20, 2013 10:40:16 GMT
And with The Reign of Terror; it was originally meant to be around the end of 2012. Good point. I'd forgotten about that one. |
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Post by James Anderson on Aug 20, 2013 13:26:02 GMT
I still think this is a cash cow type of thing whats after The Crusade Marco polo ?
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I thought it was due for a Region 2 release on 21 October.
I think they should wait until the animation for these stories is completed before there is a release date announced. This happened earlier this year with The Ice Warriors, with many people (me included) who were hoping to have it before now.