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Post by shallacatop on Jun 26, 2020 14:47:02 GMT
Seeing the news article was the first I’d heard about The Human Frontier being critically acclaimed. All the comments and reviews I’d read were critical, bordering on scathing. Even the quotes in the article aren’t full of acclaim, most seem rather specific. And the Doctor Who Watch quote is a bit back handed, isn’t it?
Still, if it’s done well for Big Finish then I’m happy for them. It’s good to see an original get renewed for a further release.
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Post by jahawk2009 on Jun 26, 2020 14:49:22 GMT
Shocked that the first properly renewed BF Original is Briggs' personal brainchild.
SHOCKED I TELL YOU.
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Post by Ela on Jun 26, 2020 14:54:48 GMT
Shocked that the first properly renewed BF Original is Briggs' personal brainchild. SHOCKED I TELL YOU. Is this the first? What about ATA Girl? I heard about ATA Girl 2 coming out before this. But maybe I'm misunderstanding what you mean by "properly renewed". |
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Post by jahawk2009 on Jun 26, 2020 14:56:14 GMT
Shocked that the first properly renewed BF Original is Briggs' personal brainchild. SHOCKED I TELL YOU. Is this the first? What about ATA Girl? I heard about ATA Girl 2 coming out before this. But maybe I'm misunderstanding what you mean by "properly renewed". I'm only playing around either way. Though I recall ATA Girl 2 was a single story instead of a new series, and it was commissioned for IWD rather than separately like HF has been |
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Post by stcoop on Jun 26, 2020 14:57:31 GMT
Anyone taking bets on this being out before Jekyll and Hyde? Doesn't Briggs own this own series outright and just licenses it to BF? I'd say that'll put if first. |
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Post by lidar2 on Jun 26, 2020 15:05:43 GMT
This may be old news that I Missed at the time, but product page on Gallifrey Time War 4 updated.
Brax is back, Romana's not and Richard Armitage is the new Rassilon.
Release date still TBA |
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Post by jahawk2009 on Jun 26, 2020 15:07:25 GMT
This may be old news that I Missed at the time, but product page on Gallifrey Time War 4 updated. Brax is back, no Romana and Richard Armitage is the new Rassilon. I love Richard Armitage and I think he'll make a glorious Rassilon, though I am slightly disappointed they made such a big thing of Terence Hardiman's casting if he was a one-off. |
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Post by jahawk2009 on Jun 26, 2020 15:07:56 GMT
Not sure if the story titles and writers are new info
Romana is lost to the Time War though Leela and Narvin still fight to survive.
A resistance, caught between Rassilon’s fury and the Dalek Emperor’s mania, have a desperate plan to stop the conflict.
Everything ends. And for some on Gallifrey, the Time War will soon be over.
4.1 Deception by Lisa McMullin
4.2 Dissolution by Lou Morgan
4.3 Beyond by David Llewellyn
4.4 Homecoming by Matt Fitton
Further story details to follow.
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Post by jahawk2009 on Jun 26, 2020 15:16:48 GMT
Found this mockup on Twitter and rather enjoyed it  |
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Post by theillusiveman on Jun 26, 2020 15:31:26 GMT
Shame they couldn't have gotten Timothy Dalton  |
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Post by theillusiveman on Jun 26, 2020 15:32:50 GMT
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Post by jahawk2009 on Jun 26, 2020 15:39:49 GMT
I'm genuinely shocked they're not extending the range, or tying it in with other Time War ranges for a "big finale" to this first phase of releases. |
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Post by Audio Watchdog on Jun 26, 2020 15:41:35 GMT
Anyone taking bets on this being out before Jekyll and Hyde? Doesn't Briggs own this own series outright and just licenses it to BF? I'd say that'll put if first. No. I believe all the authors have the same deal as Nick does. |
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Post by theillusiveman on Jun 26, 2020 15:56:50 GMT
I'm genuinely shocked they're not extending the range, or tying it in with other Time War ranges for a "big finale" to this first phase of releases. Its disappointing for a couple of reasons:
Romana and The 8th Doctor never re-encounter each other and explore what has become of their friendship (especially after the events of Zagreus back in 2003)
{Spoiler}
Legacy of Time Collision Course had a Pre-Time War 8th Doctor hence why he was so bubbly in that story
Secondly i think Gallifrey Rebuilding itself post time war is the most interesting concept they could easily introduce new characters and explore the power struggle with the high council and war council
Missed Opportunities there Big Finish
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Post by jahawk2009 on Jun 26, 2020 15:59:56 GMT
I'm genuinely shocked they're not extending the range, or tying it in with other Time War ranges for a "big finale" to this first phase of releases. Its disappointing for a couple of reasons:
Romana and The 8th Doctor never re-encounter each other and explore what has become of their friendship (especially after the events of Zagreus back in 2003)
{Spoiler}
Legacy of Time Collision Course had a Pre-Time War 8th Doctor hence why he was so bubbly in that story
Secondly i think Gallifrey Rebuilding itself post time war is the most interesting concept they could easily introduce new characters and explore the power struggle with the high council and war council
Missed Opportunities there Big Finish
Perhaps they're planning to move Gallifrey into the post-Day of the Doctor era. |
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Post by sherlock on Jun 26, 2020 16:04:55 GMT
I'm genuinely shocked they're not extending the range, or tying it in with other Time War ranges for a "big finale" to this first phase of releases. Tbh I’m kinda happy about that. Nice to have a range with a definitive ending as opposed to almost every other range which are just ad infinitum these days. |
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Post by Ela on Jun 26, 2020 17:01:17 GMT
Is this the first? What about ATA Girl? I heard about ATA Girl 2 coming out before this. But maybe I'm misunderstanding what you mean by "properly renewed". I'm only playing around either way. Though I recall ATA Girl 2 was a single story instead of a new series, and it was commissioned for IWD rather than separately like HF has been ATA Girl 2 appears to have two stories, for the record.  |
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Post by jahawk2009 on Jun 26, 2020 17:04:10 GMT
I'm only playing around either way. Though I recall ATA Girl 2 was a single story instead of a new series, and it was commissioned for IWD rather than separately like HF has been ATA Girl 2 appears to have two stories, for the record. My mistake! Posting from memory 😊 |
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Post by tuigirl on Jun 26, 2020 18:11:46 GMT
I'm genuinely shocked they're not extending the range, or tying it in with other Time War ranges for a "big finale" to this first phase of releases. I am certainly NOT holding my breath on that one. I actually expect that they announce an epic Time War conclusion.
This is Big Finish we are talking about.
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Post by axelotl38 on Jun 26, 2020 18:25:39 GMT
I think saying ATA Girl 2 was *just* commissioned for International Women's Day is doing a massive disservice (bordering on offensive) to the hard work of the team behind it considering it's been hinted at quite long before IWD 2020 and is a series that defines itself quite more than just being "A female-led piece" when you consider the stories that's told within and received lots of attention.
By all indications The Human Frontier too has been receiving good sales and from what I've seen has been receiving good reviews from multiple platforms, by many people. But fiddlesticks to Briggs, eh. Christ the cynicsm of this forum is I need to stop swearing maddening at times.
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