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[HirogenGater]

Sci-Fi have bought the rights to the show

And this is the same reason the DVD set is delayed in the US.
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4885

[shazzboy]

It s been a long and hard road of extremely painful negotiations. thousands of rumours, constant *****ing, moaning and groaning. but, finally the SCI FI CHANNEL has decided to buy the US rights to the NEW DOCTOR WHO series to air sometime in march - Friday 9pm.

heres the official story from outpost gallifrey:


At long last... America will finally get the new Doctor Who television series. The Sci-Fi Channel has secured a deal to broadcast the series in America starting in March, beginning on what Outpost Gallifrey believes is likely March 17 (the week after the season finales of the popular "Battlestar Galactica" and two "Stargate" shows), at 9:00pm Friday nights. The release from the official Doctor Who website is reproduced below.
SCI FI Channel and BBC Worldwide Americas announced today a major licensing deal for the first series of the latest Doctor Who adventures.

The 13-part drama is about a mysterious time-travelling adventurer known simply as "The Doctor" (Christopher Eccleston) and his companion, Rose Tyler (Billie Piper). The Doctor and Rose risk death and danger, battling aliens and monsters.

The deal, brokered by Lisa Hofer, Director Co-Production & Sales, BBC Worldwide Americas, grants SCI FI Channel the first run rights for series one with an option for series two. The award-winning series will premiere on SCI FI beginning in March, airing Friday nights at 9.00pm.

Russell T Davies, Head Writer and Executive Producer told us: "The Doctor's made all sorts of journeys in Time and Space, but this is one of his most exciting yet! I'm a huge fan of the SCI FI Channel, and I'm delighted that Doctor Who is appearing on a channel that supports and enhances the entire genre."

"With its rich history of imaginative storytelling, Doctor Who is a true sci-fi classic," stated Thomas P. Vitale, SCI FI's Senior Vice President, Programming & Original Movies. "We're excited to add the show to our lineup."

Commenting on the deal Candace Carlisle, Senior Vice President, BBC Worldwide Americas, said: “The new production has fantastic storylines and production values and has already gained an iconic status around the world. SCI FI Channel is the perfect home for the show and will introduce Doctor Who to a whole new generation of fans in the US.”

In addition, BBC Video has moved the US release date of the DVD from February 2006 to July 4, 2006 to capitalize on the exposure from the TV broadcast. As part of the deal, BBC Video and SCI FI Channel have agreed to work together on joint marketing promotions to support the brand launch.

Burton Cromer, Vice President, Consumer Products, BBC Worldwide Americas said: “We are delighted to be working with SCI FI Channel on the launch of this exciting new take on Doctor Who. The additional marketing support from SCI FI, as well their ability to reach such a broad audience base, made moving the release date an easy decision.”

Executive Produced by Russell T Davies (lead writer) and Julie Gardner, the first series of Doctor Who attracted huge ratings and received critical acclaim when it aired on BBC ONE in March 2005.

http://gallifreyone.com/news.php#new...pAlEAFqujDuSnX


With the US market covered on the most logical channel, this should boost the profitability of Doctor Who massively. which means potentially more episodes, seasons, production values and range of stories. hopefully anyway!

[The Signal]

Sounds good, well for those in the US anyway thats about the time we get S2 i think, but I would imagine they will show S2 as soon as S1 ends

[Qasim]

Have fun US people (if you havent given up and bought the R2 dvd or acquired it yet)

[Egeria]

This is excellent news.

[creed462]

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES and did say YES!!!!!!!!
Finally!

[orii7]

YAY! Sci-Fi probably read what we or everybody else who wanted Doctor Who back said and they thought "Fine! Alright! We will have Doctor Who on the Sci-Fi channel!" So we probably threatend or convienced them to do it and now we got what we want! lol



HURRAY!!!! HURRAY!!!

[Metarock Sam]

Well may I say congratulations to all Americans who can now see this brilliant show. Not only that now RTD has even more cash to splash on expensive episodes perhaps soon we will be able to have more episodes like end of the world (except much better storyline.) due to that fact that that episode alone took a massive slice out of the Doctor Who budget which other episodes missed out on.

[NowIWillDestroyAbydos]

Nice!!!, but I'm still buying the DVD.

and here's the link to the SciFi Wire article:
SCI FI To Air New Doctor Who

[Deputy-Assistant-Second-Prime]

It's about time!

Hopefully, Doctor Who will garner new viewers during the Stargate season break.

[Deputy-Assistant-Second-Prime]

The only issue that wasn't addressed in the press release was the new home of the Classic Series.

Perhaps that's forthcoming.

[Reefgirl]

We in the UK knew that Dr Who would end up being sold to America due to the new format, in the UK TV series with episodes are usually 30 mins or an hour, the only thing that is 45 minutes long is American imports shown without adverts or shows the BBC hope to sell to America

[Dallista]

Congrats to everybody, this is a day for celebration! :-) PARTYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[strivaria]

Woo Hoo! Finally! ::runs off to get the sonic screwdriver and scarf out of storage::

Um... hang on a bit. Reading Sciffy's press release, they're putting it on in SGA's slot on Fridays. Where does that leave the Stargates and BSG?

[LaCroix]

Yes!!! Finally!!!