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Post by grinch on May 31, 2020 11:33:30 GMT
I feel sorry for whatever poor sod has (I imagine) spent the last few days programming a load of fake names into the BF website in a desperate attempt to cover up whatever it turns out to be that they've actually done. But let's face it, in the same week we got a bit of confusion about Ecclestone, and a definite confirmation of three multi-Doctor stories. I reckon they can count a win regardless. Something just occurred to me. If this was all just Easter Eggs to prevent spoilers or leaks to future releases, why include the names of real life actors? Surely you’d do something silly such as say ‘The Terrible Zodin’ or ‘Jim the Fish’ Nothing that could be misconstrued as something other than fun nods nor cause any potential backlash or legal ramifications.
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Post by nitronine on May 31, 2020 12:47:31 GMT
I feel sorry for whatever poor sod has (I imagine) spent the last few days programming a load of fake names into the BF website in a desperate attempt to cover up whatever it turns out to be that they've actually done. But let's face it, in the same week we got a bit of confusion about Ecclestone, and a definite confirmation of three multi-Doctor stories. I reckon they can count a win regardless. Something just occurred to me. If this was all just Easter Eggs to prevent spoilers or leaks to future releases, why include the names of real life actors? Surely you’d do something silly such as say ‘The Terrible Zodin’ or ‘Jim the Fish’ Nothing that could be misconstrued as something other than fun nods nor cause any potential backlash or legal ramifications. Also, most of the people who got their hopes up, myself included, aren’t involved in leaking anything, and just see the leak on here or twitter. Seems like this “prank” didn’t actually get it’s intended target and ending up hitting 9th doctor fans rather than it being a joke for the leakers. Maybe an unintended consequence from Big Finish here, but not an unexpected one if they actually thought about it for more than a few seconds. (That is if that actually does turn out to be the prank we’re told it is, right now I’m going to believe it is so I don’t get my hopes up again)
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on May 31, 2020 13:05:16 GMT
Something just occurred to me. If this was all just Easter Eggs to prevent spoilers or leaks to future releases, why include the names of real life actors? Surely you’d do something silly such as say ‘The Terrible Zodin’ or ‘Jim the Fish’ Nothing that could be misconstrued as something other than fun nods nor cause any potential backlash or legal ramifications. Also, most of the people who got their hopes up, myself included, aren’t involved in leaking anything, and just see the leak on here or twitter. Seems like this “prank” didn’t actually get it’s intended target and ending up hitting 9th doctor fans rather than it being a joke for the leakers. Maybe an unintended consequence from Big Finish here, but not an unexpected one if they actually thought about it for more than a few seconds. (That is if that actually does turn out to be the prank we’re told it is, right now I’m going to believe it is so I don’t get my hopes up again) A total mess from BF that could have easily been avoided, who on earth does their PR? An unpaid intern? All this does is bring up the old topic of Eccleston being Doctor Who again, when he has said more than once that he's not interested.
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Post by elkawho on May 31, 2020 14:00:56 GMT
If the explanation is really the reason they did it, than whoever made that decision should be reprimanded, if not fired. It was very unprofessional and looks terrible for the company. But I have a hard time believing that explanation. I think someone made a mistake or there is more to it. Not that I believe CE is working for BF, but something else. Maybe it was just meant as a placeholder on the the site, or they were using his name to test it and it never got erased, or something. Because the explanation makes them look awful.
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Post by muckypup on May 31, 2020 14:13:49 GMT
Big finish PR is just a horrid mess of misdirection and deceitful nonsense
It does nothing but wastes our time and Get hopes up for stuff people want but they cannot deliver.......
Sure all this stuff makes the algorithm seem like the pr is good, but there is such a thing as bad PR and this comes dangerously close to it, just ask Gerald Ratner about it.....😉
Remember the days when they announce stuff, we ordered then they delivered it........
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Post by project37 on May 31, 2020 19:55:33 GMT
Big finish PR is just a horrid mess of misdirection and deceitful nonsense I don't know...that seems harsh and suggests malicious intent. I don't think they're looking to be deliberately cruel. Personally I look at it as well-intentioned but occasionally naive.
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Post by Audio Watchdog on May 31, 2020 20:19:45 GMT
Big finish PR is just a horrid mess of misdirection and deceitful nonsense It does nothing but wastes our time and Get hopes up for stuff people want but they cannot deliver....... Sure all this stuff makes the algorithm seem like the pr is good, but there is such a thing as bad PR and this comes dangerously close to it, just ask Gerald Ratner about it.....😉 Remember the days when they announce stuff, we ordered then they delivered it........ Grandpa, stop shaking your fist at the sky and go back inside. It's starting to rain and we don't want you to get struck by lightning.
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Post by mark687 on May 31, 2020 20:59:55 GMT
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on May 31, 2020 21:49:36 GMT
Big finish PR is just a horrid mess of misdirection and deceitful nonsense It does nothing but wastes our time and Get hopes up for stuff people want but they cannot deliver....... Sure all this stuff makes the algorithm seem like the pr is good, but there is such a thing as bad PR and this comes dangerously close to it, just ask Gerald Ratner about it.....😉 Remember the days when they announce stuff, we ordered then they delivered it........ Grandpa, stop shaking your fist at the sky and go back inside. It's starting to rain and we don't want you to get struck by lightning. Don't be so rude.
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Post by mark687 on May 31, 2020 22:19:48 GMT
Updated Forthcoming Releases GIF Vid
Regards
mark687
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Jun 1, 2020 8:15:17 GMT
www.bigfinish.com/vortex/v/136June Vortex
The Robots 2
Missy 2
Star Cops: Mars 2
Torchwood: Save Our Souls
Doctor Who: The Monthly Adventures - The Fifth Doctor in Time Apart, Thin Time and Madquake
The Omega Factor: Divinity
plus:
The Big Finish Book Club: The Avengers: The Comic Strip Adaptations Volume 1
:-)
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Jun 1, 2020 9:19:14 GMT
(From the BF newsletter just emailed out ) UNIT – THE NEW SERIES THE HOUSE OF SILENTS FREE TO DOWNLOAD until 23:59 (UK time) on 7 June 2020. UNIT - THE NEW SERIES 1-4 now just £68 for a limited time! Download discounts expire 23:59 (UK time) on 7 June 2020. NEW UNIT SALE! 33% OFF selected downloads NO CODE REQUIRED Discounts expire 23:59 (UK time) on 7 June 2020.
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Jun 1, 2020 9:43:59 GMT
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Post by mark687 on Jun 1, 2020 10:04:50 GMT
(From the BF newsletter just emailed out ) UNIT – THE NEW SERIES THE HOUSE OF SILENTS FREE TO DOWNLOAD until 23:59 (UK time) on 7 June 2020. UNIT - THE NEW SERIES 1-4 now just £68 for a limited time! Download discounts expire 23:59 (UK time) on 7 June 2020. NEW UNIT SALE! 33% OFF selected downloads NO CODE REQUIRED Discounts expire 23:59 (UK time) on 7 June 2020. BF News Piece for it www.bigfinish.com/news/v/more-free-stuff-from-big-finishRegards mark687
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Post by mark687 on Jun 1, 2020 22:14:30 GMT
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Post by axelotl38 on Jun 2, 2020 3:13:00 GMT
Also in the Vortex magazine, it lists Callan Vol. 2 being out in September. Based off the fact we know lockdown recordings have occurred....it's finally here! (Well, it will be in 3 months).
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Post by pawntake on Jun 2, 2020 7:13:55 GMT
Also in the Vortex magazine, it lists Callan Vol. 2 being out in September. Based off the fact we know lockdown recordings have occurred....it's finally here! (Well, it will be in 3 months). www.bigfinish.com/whats_new/month/09/2020It would be nice if true! But not confirmed as yet.I did post this link on another thread.It could still happen!!
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Post by Whovitt on Jun 2, 2020 8:26:40 GMT
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Jun 2, 2020 9:02:53 GMT
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Post by mark687 on Jun 2, 2020 15:16:53 GMT
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