The UNIT Files - Pull your loaded finger Out NOW

[Anthony Williams]

The first one (location) looks fine. The second looks a bit washed out, but these are no disgrace.

I think it looks no worse than the VHS versions of Terror of the Autons or The Daemons looked! I'm just glad that there's the option of it.

However, wern't we told at one point that Episode 1 had no chroma dots?

I only recall them saying that about Mind of Evil episode 1...

Incidentally, "Mind of Evil" Episode 1 apparently hasn't got any, so if Legend are now too expensive, is this curtains to getting a full colour version of the story? Will it have a black and white Episode 1? Is it the new "Dinosaurs"?

I think time will tell, but unless they can find a cheaper way of colourisation, then I would imagine so

[Richard Brinck-Johnsen]

That's a shame. I'm sure there was a colourised image from Mind of Evil doing the rounds a while back but I gather that colourisation issues with that and Ambassadors of Death have meant they've both been pushed as far down the release schedule as possible.
At one stage I heard a rumour that the original plan had been release Mind alongside Terror of the Autons whilst the special edition of Spearhead prior to being teamed up with Terror was to get a blu-ray release as the only classic story that (due to being entirely on film) would benefit from this.

[Si Hunt]

Episodes 2-6 of "Mind" were recoloured ages ago. In fact, we went to a convention once and half the guests had been watching it at home in colour in preparation for the commentary session! But Episode 1 alas remained in monochrome.

Si.

[Dirk Gently]

"Painting" is the only way to get Ep 1 of Mind in colour. There are no chroma dots (or what ever they are called) on it so it can't be recoloured that way.

[Ssarl]

Episodes 2-6 of "Mind" were recoloured ages ago. In fact, we went to a convention once and half the guests had been watching it at home in colour in preparation for the commentary session! But Episode 1 alas remained in monochrome.

Si.

They sent a very 'raw' colour recovery to the actors. Even if all five episodes gave good results, they'd need a lot of further processing. Steve Roberts has mentioned that each episode is very different; episode 2 has a problem for its entire length and episode 3 has an entirely different one. It's pretty clear that Mind of Evil and Ambassadors of Death will have a lot of colour, but exactly how much, and how good it will look, are still undetermined.

Spearhead from Space has been scanned in HD, in case it's ever needed for Blu Ray, but they haven't announced plans to actually release one.

[Rob McCow]

Oddly enough, there's some fairly nice colour footage from Mind of Evil on the recent Day of The Daleks DVD (The UNIT Years Part 2). Not astounding, but certainly good.

[SiHart]

A preview:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7tLnOsUaME

[SiHart]

Extras: for Invasion of the Dinosaurs:

00:32:41:15 PEOPLE POWER AND PUPPETRY - REMEMBERING 'INVASION OF THE DINOSAURS'
00:00:44:09 (EPISODE 1 - DELETED SCENE)
00:06:10:24 INVASION OF THE DINOSAURS - GALLERY
00:13:40:13 NOW & THEN - THE LOCATIONS OF INVASION OF THE DINOSAURS
00:00:26:17 (EASTER EGG)
00:01:41:14 (BILLY SMART'S CIRCUS)
00:03:59:23 (EPISODE 3 - DELETED SCENES)
00:10:13:16 DOCTOR WHO - INVASION OF THE DINOSAURS - PART FIVE (JOHN LEVENE COMMENTARY)
00:13:58:13 DOCTOR WHO STORIES - ELISABETH SLADEN

[J.R. Southall]

And The Android Invasion:

00:04:51:05 THE ANDROID INVASION - PHOTO GALLERY
00:07:48:24 (EASTER EGG)
00:00:31:13 WEETABIX (ADVERT)
00:30:56:03 THE VILLAGE THAT CAME TO LIFE
00:29:35:00 LIFE AFTER WHO - PHILIP HINCHCLIFFE

[J.R. Southall]

Odd place to put Life After Who: Philip Hinchcliffe, considering this was Barry Letts' last story as a hands-on contributor to the series, and Hinchcliffe had another year and more in the job.

[Si Hunt]

Is this available to pre-order yet? FFS It's out in less than nineteen weeks and I'm worried it'll sell out.

Si.

[SiHart]

It's about time we saw the covers for these!

[Dave Tudor]

Am I right in thinking that very small pictures of the covers were printed in last month's DWM? I'm surprised they're not more readily available yet.

[J.R. Southall]

Region 1 covers (same art, different template): http://uk.dvd.ign.com/articles/121/1211666p1.html

[Stuart Wallis]

I like their referring to Invasion as a "beloved fan favourite". There's hope for The Twin Dilemma yet!

[Dirk Gently]

There's hope for The Twin Dilemma yet!

[Mainwaring voice] "Stupid boy!"

[Anthony Williams]

Aaaand it's up for pre-order on amazon.co.uk! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-I...2915351&sr=1-5

[brandynigma]

Cheap pre-order - with free postage - from the BBC Shop!

http://www.bbcshop.com/doctor-who/do...vt/bbcdvd3376/

Only 12.99 of your Earth Mazumas.

[SiHart]

Bargain! It's done!

[Si Hunt]

Me too, great tip, thanks!

Si.

[Stephen Morgan]

WOW!!! What a bargain to start the new year. Obviously a mistake though, but aren't they duty bound to honour this price if it is? I've pre ordered it anyway.

[Richard Brinck-Johnsen]

Well I suspect we'll all go round in a group and give them what for if they try and change the value of the orders before dispatch although after re-checking the current amazon price £15.50 would still be a saving but there's a principle at stake!

[Awesome Wells]

Dear anyone: what was The Story of Doctor Who (from 2003)? Was it a BBC documentary to commemorate the 40th anniversary?

(This is related to the thread, honest.)

[SiHart]

Yes it was, broadcast at the end of 2003.

[Awesome Wells]

Yes it was, broadcast at the end of 2003.

I thought so. Thanks, Si.