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Post by Robbie Jackson on Mar 25, 2005 18:53:12 GMT
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Post by Steven Sigel on Mar 25, 2005 21:15:40 GMT
Huh??? Is this someone who's claiming to have some missing 16mm T/Rs?
Seems like it should be easy for him to prove it if he really had them (which is pretty unlikely) -- point a camcorder at a film screen and videotape the first couple of minutes of the film... Plain and simple...
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Post by Lance M on Mar 25, 2005 23:53:32 GMT
Hello Again,
Well there could indeed be some missing episodes that might be found as a result of the advent of the new series being aired. And this guy could indeed have seen some missing episodes and will be placing them up for auction after the new series aires. It could indeed be another dead end, but it could be a good lead to finding some missing episodes. What episodes are rumored to be in his possesion? And has anyone serriously contacted him about the episodes ? Any responses would be appreciated.
Thanks,Lance.
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Post by Nigel Bland on Mar 25, 2005 23:54:14 GMT
canalstreetgent puts it best:
"What do we have to do to see this stuff??????????????????"
and the answer is: take halucinogenic drugs!
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Post by Ben on Mar 26, 2005 1:51:37 GMT
I think Doctor Who fans are too negative and dismissive when it comes to rumours. I know of someone who MIGHT possibly have had something of interest, but was never given a chance to prove it due to being called a fraud almost immediately, which prompted his subsequent 'Why bother?' attitude. (I can't say much more about that as the person in question isn't around anymore.) Fans should give these people a chance and let the hoaxers make their own mistakes - which thealways do - before insulting them and telling them to go away in unsubtle terms.
Makes you wonder if anyone who really has had missing footage has received this treatment and given up. I often wonder...
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Post by B Thomas on Mar 26, 2005 2:57:45 GMT
I think Doctor Who fans are too negative and dismissive when it comes to rumours. I know of someone who MIGHT possibly have had something of interest, but was never given a chance to prove it due to being called a fraud almost immediately, which prompted his subsequent 'Why bother?' attitude. (I can't say much more about that as the person in question isn't around anymore.) Fans should give these people a chance and let the hoaxers make their own mistakes - which thealways do - before insulting them and telling them to go away in unsubtle terms. Makes you wonder if anyone who really has had missing footage has received this treatment and given up. I often wonder... Sadly I think it's a case of many of the same people having been there before and being stung too many times by hoaxers... |
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Post by Nigel Bland on Mar 26, 2005 8:48:38 GMT
The way I see it is this: if someone really has an episode which they actually intend to return, then just get on with it. If they simply hang around message boards to brag about it then either:
a) they haven't really got anything or
b) they do but aren't going to return it
In either case my message to them is sod off and stop wasting everyone's time. I mean it. Go annoy fans of some other series.
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Post by Richard Bignell on Mar 26, 2005 12:59:08 GMT
I think Doctor Who fans are too negative and dismissive when it comes to rumours. I know of someone who MIGHT possibly have had something of interest, but was never given a chance to prove it due to being called a fraud almost immediately, which prompted his subsequent 'Why bother?' attitude. The problem is that all these people do is talk and never provide any proof to back up their claims. It's not difficult for anyone to provide pictorial evidence to help prove that they have an episode, but none of these people ever do! People who have actually had episodes in their possession have very quickly given proof of their existence. They haven't spent a year or so waffling about it! Richard |
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Post by Stuart Douglas on Mar 26, 2005 13:28:47 GMT
I think Doctor Who fans are too negative and dismissive when it comes to rumours. I know of someone who MIGHT possibly have had something of interest, but was never given a chance to prove it due to being called a fraud almost immediately, which prompted his subsequent 'Why bother?' attitude. (I can't say much more about that as the person in question isn't around anymore.) Why is it that people often refer to collectors they personally know who might have had something misisng, but then never say (a) what they have or (b) who they are? I've seen it several times on these fora and it always strikes me as slightly bizarre. In this case, so what if the guy's not around anymore? How does that stop you saying what he had 'of interest', for instance? And as several people have said - if anyone has anything missing, point a camcorder at the screen and post 30 seconds of missing material. Then everyone will believe you. Stuart |
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Post by Ben on Mar 26, 2005 15:21:34 GMT
Why is it that people often refer to collectors they personally know who might have had something misisng, but then never say (a) what they have or (b) who they are? I've seen it several times on these fora and it always strikes me as slightly bizarre. In this case, so what if the guy's not around anymore? How does that stop you saying what he had 'of interest', for instance? And as several people have said - if anyone has anything missing, point a camcorder at the screen and post 30 seconds of missing material. Then everyone will believe you. Stuart Sorry for not being clear. That's the first time I've ever mentioned that man and I only mentioned it as I felt it was relavent to what I was saying. And the reason I can't say much more is because I'm honestly not sure what he did or didn't have. It was awhile ago. I'm not saying that he did claim to have a missing episode or episodes, but he did seem to believe he had something which might be of interest. I really don't know much more as he was just someone I knew rather than a friend or whatever. As someone mentioned above, people shouldn't waste time with message boards. If I ever had any leads or even missing episodes, I would e-mail someone who was better qualified to handle the situation than I am and not mention it on a message board until after something/nothing came of it. |
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Post by Ben on Mar 26, 2005 15:23:07 GMT
Also, when I said that isn't around, I didn't mean that he's dead, he just doesn't live nearby anymore. Having just reread my post (regretting ever mentioning it), I thought it sounded like I was saying he was dead.
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Post by LanceM on Mar 27, 2005 2:46:35 GMT
What episodes of missing who has this chap claimed to have seen? Does anyone know what auction site the episodes will be listed upon? Can a member to that forum contact the guy and see about these elliged episodes existing? Just currious, replys back would be appreciated.
Thanks,Lance.
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Post by Ben on Mar 27, 2005 3:06:18 GMT
I think they were episodes from Marco Polo and The Myth Makers and an episode of Out of the Unknown (featuring a Dalek, noless). Or was that another rumour? I'm finding it hard to keep up at the moment, especially as they all seem to feature one person.
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Post by Wright Blan on Apr 5, 2005 1:37:43 GMT
Whenever I see claims that "I have an episode of ********' I always think back to the Tenth Planet 4. There was a news article in DWM which started off by saying how the episode had been found and the last paragraph was that it probably hadn't. If someone really does have a missing episode, the answer is simple and dates back to the 60s. T-e-l-e-s-n-a-p-s. Would the article you were mentioning be the one from 1984? The April Fool's joke where Ep. 4 was not only found, but was being colorized for the CBC? |
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Post by Ash S on Apr 5, 2005 8:59:47 GMT
Sounds to me like the 1993 Roger Barratt malarkey to me...
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