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Post by velvetrevolv3r6 on Jul 22, 2019 15:18:06 GMT
Pre-ordered!!
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Post by mark687 on Jul 22, 2019 15:36:43 GMT
On Dead Media, I know not all are that keen on Jake Dudman's Twelve impression, despite sounding more akin to Ten, but it doesn't seem to bother me that much. Story wise, full of thrills. On Regeneration Impossible, I couldn't be more amazed by the extract overall, including Jake doing Eleven once again. Really strange that there's no release date or product page yet, despite the spectacular cover reveal during the live broadcast. More info on it should be due Friday according to the YouTube comment feed last night.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2019 15:38:54 GMT
Dudman's 10 and 11 are quite wonderful as impressions. I don't think he is a particularly good actor whilst doing his impression - unlike Tim Treolar who is often an uncanny Pertwee but more importantly always a convincing actor. I was worried about Dudman's Capaldi because, well, take away the spot-on nature of his impressions and there's not much left. Him, a young southern English guy sounding like two characters in 10 and 11 who are also young guys with southern English accents was one thing but I didn't see him pulling off a 60 year old Glaswegian. So I was a bit worried I'd be taken out of these...I'm actually pretty impressed. Yes, not as spot on as his SMith and Tennants but more than convincing enough to not take me out the story. Anyone heard Claire Higgin's Capaldi in the BBC audios? Ouch... No, he's done a good job there, fair play to him. I'm sure he's had to practice that one a lot more, and it'll get better the more he does. In 30 years it may be terrific. Until/unless BF ever get Eccleston, Smith or Capaldi...these are what we're getting so I try and look past the impression where I can and let the story take me in. The play's the thing - I'm hoping the story is another good 12th one after Lizbeth Myles' Astrea Conspiracy. * * And listen to Lisbeth's podcast with Paul Cornell all about Hammer Horror, it's terrific.
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Post by mark687 on Jul 22, 2019 16:02:10 GMT
Similar sentiments to Davey except to my ear they are interpretations rather than impressions (can't supress his natural accent) but also I'll consider JD performed STs ones that cost me nothing as part of a Sub.
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Post by shallacatop on Jul 22, 2019 17:52:03 GMT
To me, it sounds like David Tennant putting on a funny voice in his natural accent! I would have preferred Big Finish to have carried on using voices authentic to the era, like getting Neve McIntosh for The Astrea Conspiracy, especially as there’s so many working for Big Finish currently. The same could’ve been done for Regeneration Impossible.
I do really like the sound of Dead Media, though, so they’ve got my money!
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Post by shallacatop on Jul 22, 2019 17:55:38 GMT
Dudman's 10 and 11 are quite wonderful as impressions. I don't think he is a particularly good actor whilst doing his impression - unlike Tim Treolar who is often an uncanny Pertwee but more importantly always a convincing actor. I was worried about Dudman's Capaldi because, well, take away the spot-on nature of his impressions and there's not much left. Him, a young southern English guy sounding like two characters in 10 and 11 who are also young guys with southern English accents was one thing but I didn't see him pulling off a 60 year old Glaswegian. So I was a bit worried I'd be taken out of these...I'm actually pretty impressed. Yes, not as spot on as his SMith and Tennants but more than convincing enough to not take me out the story. Anyone heard Claire Higgin's Capaldi in the BBC audios? Ouch... No, he's done a good job there, fair play to him. I'm sure he's had to practice that one a lot more, and it'll get better the more he does. In 30 years it may be terrific. Until/unless BF ever get Eccleston, Smith or Capaldi...these are what we're getting so I try and look past the impression where I can and let the story take me in. The play's the thing - I'm hoping the story is another good 12th one after Lizbeth Myles' Astrea Conspiracy. * * And listen to Lisbeth's podcast with Paul Cornell all about Hammer Horror, it's terrific. I think that’s fair assessment of Dudman, especially when compared to Treolar, or even David Bradley. The Clare Higgins is an interesting example where I don’t actually mind if their take on the Doctors aren’t spot on. I think their exaggerated attempts are part of the charm. It’s different when you’re hiring someone to do an impersonation, though, which is what they’ve got with Dudman. That’s where it falls flat, especially if their impression isn’t all that good, and they haven’t quite got the acting chops to do an overall good reading.
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Post by dangerwillrobinson on Jul 23, 2019 12:37:39 GMT
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Post by Max Kashevsky on Jul 23, 2019 12:56:00 GMT
Those are some extremely engaging synopses! Like, usually so.
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Post by xlozdob on Jul 23, 2019 19:46:48 GMT
From that cover, am I right assuming the question is "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?"? Although I cannot see how on earth that would make a difference between life and death!
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Post by xlozdob on Jul 23, 2019 19:49:52 GMT
Also, I'm terribly excited about Dead Media, sounds like I am the Master, plus it's always fun to explore the Doctor's time in St Luke's.
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Post by shallacatop on Jul 23, 2019 20:27:51 GMT
Yeah, I’m not convinced about Dudman’s reading, but the premise of Dead Media sounds great, really up my street and exploring an era that’s got a wealth of material.
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Post by constonks on Jul 23, 2019 21:59:51 GMT
From that cover, am I right assuming the question is "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?"? Although I cannot see how on earth that would make a difference between life and death! My assumption as well! Maybe it's the life of a chicken...
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Post by Star Platinum on Jul 23, 2019 22:05:38 GMT
From that cover, am I right assuming the question is "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?"? Although I cannot see how on earth that would make a difference between life and death! It would certainly make a difference over what's for dinner!
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Post by mark687 on Jul 25, 2019 11:34:34 GMT
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Post by xlozdob on Jul 26, 2019 9:38:39 GMT
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Post by nitronine on Jul 26, 2019 9:53:05 GMT
I’m considering subscribing to the short trips range for the first time based on just those two releases.
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Post by shallacatop on Jul 26, 2019 13:29:40 GMT
The trailer for Regeneration Impossible knocks my theory from a couple of pages back on the head! I like the placement of it being The Snowmen for Eleven, though. I’m curious to know how Twelve ends up in Victorian London during his regeneration.
I am disappointed that it’s Dudman essentially playing both Doctors. I think his Twelfth Doctor in the clip is worse than the one in Dead Media. It’s this incarnation at its very basic; grumpy and Scottish. There’s no nuance.
I actually think you’d get more out of using Alex Kingston, Ingrid Oliver, Neve McIntosh, etc. Actors who have appeared in both eras and will do a charming take and reading in contrast to Dudman’s attempt at an impression. It doesn’t help that they’re portraying his two Short Trips in the first person.
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Post by shallacatop on Jul 26, 2019 13:31:42 GMT
Lovely! Can’t wait to have another story from this TARDIS team; my favourite.
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Post by xlozdob on Jul 26, 2019 13:35:33 GMT
I am disappointed that it’s Dudman essentially playing both Doctors. I think his Twelfth Doctor in the clip is worse than the one in Dead Media. It’s this incarnation at its very basic; grumpy and Scottish. There’s no nuance. Really? It was the complete opposite for me. I thought he was nailing Capaldi's mannerisms, even if the voice wasn't quite there. I mean it's not worse than Nicola Briant's in one the BBC audiobooks, and I didn't particularly mind that one.
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Post by shallacatop on Jul 26, 2019 13:49:15 GMT
I am disappointed that it’s Dudman essentially playing both Doctors. I think his Twelfth Doctor in the clip is worse than the one in Dead Media. It’s this incarnation at its very basic; grumpy and Scottish. There’s no nuance. Really? It was the complete opposite for me. I thought he was nailing Capaldi's mannerisms, even if the voice wasn't quite there. I mean it's not worse than Nicola Briant's in one the BBC audiobooks, and I didn't particularly mind that one. Just my interpretation, I’m sure others will think he sounds more like Capaldi than me. I think the difference between Bryant and Dudman is the former isn’t playing the Doctor, whereas the latter is and is doing it in the first person.
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