http://www.suncoast.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/Suncoast/HtmlWrapper.mac/re\
port?searchId=pop&htmlpage=MusicLand-seasonal/Spotlights/bestsellers/vhs.html

The Tenth Planet is #6 for VHS best sellers on Suncoast.com.  I'd imagine
that's only for online sales and not the stores around the country.

--
______________________________________________________________________________

Jason Tucker  ICQ:  4297676 	 AIM: PacRav3r
			 web:  www.goonies.com/~jason
______________________________________________________________________________

In case anyone is interested, Peter Purves (Steven Taylor) is
one of the announcers on Crufts Dog Show 2001, shown on
Animal Planet channel today.  It's repeated later tonight,
and knowing that channel, will probably be repeated yet
again during the month.



Kathy Sullivan

Hello

I know there aren't many posts to this list, but, as some this may
concern:


I've been accepted at University of East Anglia, Norwich, England,
for the 2001-02 academic year.  I'll miss coming to the meetings.  (I
know I only made one meeting this year but, the meetings tended to
coincide with my breaks from school ...)

See many of you at Convergence.

Best
Lea Hays

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

MNDWVS May Meeting

Date: Saturday, May 19, 2001
Time: 6:00PM - 12:00AM CDT (GMT-05:00)

Pert-a-poolooza '01!

Note the Special early start time.

Jon Pertwee is back...with a vengeance!

Not one, not two, but three separate adventures along with a
multitude of rare appearances of Jon, and maybe a Corn Flakes ad
with Katy and a Foster Grant add with resident dictator Roger
Delgado! And, much, much more.

6:00 Carnival of Monsters - not the version most of you have
seen...this is an uncut print of all 4 episodes direct from the
BBC vaults, no edits here and you'll even get to see a couple of
humorous original slates.

8:00 Day of the Daleks - episodic and again direct from the BBC
vaults watch the Daleks take on UNIT.

10:00 The Curse of Peladon - Atmospheric Who-dunit with Pat
Troughton's son. This is a classic Pertwee adventure.

E-mail TelesnapGuy@... for directions.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Marscon

Date: Saturday, May 12, 2001
Time: All Day

See http://www.marscon.com.  The MNDWVS will be involved in a
Doctor Who panel, probably Saturday at 5:00 PM.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Marscon

Date: Friday, May 11, 2001
Time: All Day

See http://www.marscon.com.  The MNDWVS will be involved in a
Doctor Who panel, probably Saturday at 5:00 PM.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

MNDWVS May Meeting

Date: Saturday, May 19, 2001
Time: 6:00PM - 12:00AM CDT (GMT-05:00)

Pert-a-poolooza '01!

Note the Special early start time.

Jon Pertwee is back...with a vengeance!

Not one, not two, but three separate adventures along with a
multitude of rare appearances of Jon, and maybe a Corn Flakes ad
with Katy and a Foster Grant add with resident dictator Roger
Delgado! And, much, much more.

6:00 Carnival of Monsters - not the version most of you have
seen...this is an uncut print of all 4 episodes direct from the
BBC vaults, no edits here and you'll even get to see a couple of
humorous original slates.

8:00 Day of the Daleks - episodic and again direct from the BBC
vaults watch the Daleks take on UNIT.

10:00 The Curse of Peladon - Atmospheric Who-dunit with Pat
Troughton's son. This is a classic Pertwee adventure.

E-mail TelesnapGuy@... for directions.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Marscon

Date: Sunday, May 13, 2001
Time: All Day

See http://www.marscon.com.  The MNDWVS will be involved in a
Doctor Who panel, probably Saturday at 5:00 PM.

We had one player drop out at the last minute for today's trivia contest --
so if you're interested in playing, please, show up at 3:00 at the rad
south... it'll be whoever we find first as a fourth player.   Thanks all...

Michael Lee
http://www.michaell.org

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Marscon

Date: Saturday, May 12, 2001
Time: All Day

See http://www.marscon.com.  The MNDWVS will be involved in a
Doctor Who panel, probably Saturday at 5:00 PM.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Marscon

Date: Friday, May 11, 2001
Time: All Day

See http://www.marscon.com.  The MNDWVS will be involved in a
Doctor Who panel, probably Saturday at 5:00 PM.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

MISFITS Team Trivia

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2001
Time: 3:00PM - 11:00PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

The MNDWVS will have a team participating at the MISFITS Team
Trivia contest; Michael Fanslow, Robert Franks, John Gunther,
and Michael Lee are the team, but it's an audience participation
event, so come to watch!

The prelims will start at 3:00; and provided we pass that
initial exam, the main contest starts at 6:00 pm.

For more information, see
http://www.misfit.org/events/2001/triviaannounce.htm

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

MISFITS Team Trivia

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2001
Time: 3:00PM - 11:00PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

The MNDWVS will have a team participating at the MISFITS Team
Trivia contest; Michael Fanslow, Robert Franks, John Gunther,
and Michael Lee are the team, but it's an audience participation
event, so come to watch!

The prelims will start at 3:00; and provided we pass that
initial exam, the main contest starts at 6:00 pm.

For more information, see
http://www.misfit.org/events/2001/triviaannounce.htm

For those who haven't tried the Doctor Who audios by
Big Finish, they are now available at the Rochester
Public Library.  Which means they can be requested
through interlibrary loan from any Minnesota library
(and I think Wisconsin libraries as well).  Now's a
chance to see what they're like, if you haven't
already!

Kathy Sullivan

Hey folks. Would those of you who are involved in my directing class project
send me an email? I accidentally erased some Outlook Express files
yesterday.
--
Kevin Klein / klei0038@...
"Logic...merely allows you to be wrong with authority." Doctor Who
(as portrayed by Patrick Troughton)

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

March DWVS Meeting

Date: Saturday, March 17, 2001
Time: 5:00PM - 12:00AM CST (GMT-06:00)

The Daleks : From the Beginning to the End!!!

Saturday 17 March 2001
5:00 pm (note early start time)
The Who-shrine as usual

Completely restored and remastered we are proud to present both
the first and last televised adventures with the pepper pots
from Skaro, the Daleks.

'The Daleks' : Completely restored and remastered from film
negatives by the Dr Who Restoration Team, the first Doctor,
William Hartnell, matches wits with the Daleks for the first
time.

'Remembrance of the Daleks' : For the first time at a Viewing
Society meeting we will be presenting this newly remastered
version directly from DVD in glorious PAL colour.

'Creating Sharaz Jek' : Prepared for the upcoming 'Caves of
Androzani' DVD this featurette utilises an interview with
Christopher Gable to narrate a behind-the-scenes look at the
making of the story and specifically how Gable constructed his
character. And only the MNDWVS brings you this rare preview!!

Because of special features available on the DVD we will plan to
show the serial twice to allow people a choice to view either
the "extras" or "plain" version.

** 5:00 'Remembrance of the Daleks'
This version will feature the audio commentary by Sylvester
McCoy and Sophie Aldred as well as the text commentary by
Richard Molesworth.
** 6:45 'Remembrance of the Daleks'
BBC1 promos and additional or extended scenes
** 7:00 'The Daleks' : The Dead Planet
The first three episodes of this remastered serial
** 8:15 'Remembrance of the Daleks'
Regular DVD version
** 10:00 'The Daleks' : The Battle for Skaro
The final four episodes
** 11:45 'Creating Sharaz Jek'

E-mail TelesnapGuy@... for more info or directions.

The MNDWVS - always bringing you the BEST in Dr Who!

Daleks: The Beginning and the End!

Saturday 17 March 2001
5:00 pm (note early start time)
The Who Shrine as usual.

Completely restored and remastered we are proud to present both the first
and last televised adventures with the pepper pots from Skaro, the Daleks.

'The Daleks' : In only their second adventure together, the time travellers
land amidst a petrified jungle. The mystery of what happened to this
devastated world will pale in comparison when confronted by the inhabitants
of the mysterious city... Completely restored and remastered from film
negatives by the Dr Who Restoration Team, the first Doctor, William
Hartnell, matches wits the Daleks for the first time.

'Remembrance of the Daleks' : To help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the
series this adventure harkens back to the cold November nights of 1963. The
Imperial Daleks have followed the Doctor here, but they too were followed -
by Renegade Daleks. Now the Doctor is stuck right in the middle with
everything exploding around him... For the first time at a Viewing Society
meeting we will be presenting this newly remastered version directly from
DVD in glorious PAL colour.

'Creating Sharaz Jek' : Prepared for the upcoming 'Caves of Androzani' DVD
this featurette utilises an interview with Christopher Gable to narrate a
behind-the-scenes look at the making of the story and specifically how Gable
constructed his character.

Because of special features available on the DVD we will plan to show the
serial twice to allow people a choice to view either the "extras" or "plain"
version. If you aren't interested in seeing the "extras" version, then just
show up around 7 pm as usual.

5:00 'Remembrance of the Daleks'
     - this version will feature the audio commentary by Sylvester McCoy and
         Sophie Aldred as well as the text commentary by Richard Molesworth.
6:45 'Remembrance of the Daleks'
     - Special Features, including BBC1 promos and additional or extended
         scenes
7:00 'The Daleks' : The Dead Planet
     - The first three episodes of this remastered serial
8:15 'Remembrance of the Daleks'
     - Regular DVD version
10:00 'The Daleks' : The Battle for Skaro
     - the final four episodes
11:45 'Creating Sharaz Jek'

Email TelesnapGuy@... for directions or info.

The MNDWVS - always bringing you the BEST in Dr Who!

Check this out!

Michael Lee
http://www.michaell.org

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Klein [mailto:klei0038@...]
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2001 5:22 PM
To: Michael Lee
Subject: UMN Directing Class Final Project


Hey Mike, can you forward this to the list?

Hey folks. I am looking for people who would be interested in participating
in my Directing Class final project. It will be a Dr Who spoof, patterned
after the Lenny Henry sketch, with a few elements from the Curse of Fatal
Death. I am asking you, the MNDWVS because I want people on it who A) Know
what Dr Who is and B) Like Dr Who and would have fun with this.

I have presented this to my instructor and she has given the green light.
She would however prefer that I not act in it and only direct/produce.
Therefore I have to recast the Doctor (ARRGH!). I get to be John
Nathan-Turner. Here is what I need for people:

(Remember that this is a comedy)

The Doctor: Any incarnation. You don't have to look exactly like a Doctor.
It be a big bonus if you fit in my Peter Davison costume, but not required.

2 Female companions: Rene' is one of them. She is planning on being Nyssa.
The other can be whatever companion she wants.

The Master: OK. I think it goes without saying that you must look the part,
or at least could look the part: either Del Gado or Ainley.

Cyber Dubya: Instead of Cyber Thatcher, it's Dubya. You MUST be able to do
the voice, and the screwing up of the English language. Dies by Cicada crew.
See Below.

2 cybermen: anyone willing to participate in running down corridors, wear
silver pants, and a tinfoil mask, unless that is you happen to have an
actual Cybersuit.

"Continuity Guy": He is my answer to the comic book guy from the Simpsons.
He appears regularly throughout the sketch complaining about....well,
continuity. Also dies by Cicada crew. See Below.

A local: remember the bum in Lenny Henry who says "Dr What?" Same thing.
Also dies by Cicada crew. See Below.

Cicada Crew: also stage crew with me. You move the Tardis cutout and
make-shift counsol and a few other props. For those of you who weren't at
Gallifrey: In the cabaret, there was a running gag where David Stone was
unanimously voted off the Island and a brit writer stood up and talked about
Cicadas. He was then mobbed by the other writers and carried outside. This
is what you do to the Local, Dubya, and CG (Continuity Guy). The latter two
are tricked into talking about Cicadas and are mobbed by you and carried off
stage. I need at least 5 people. The more the merrier.

The project is Saturday May 5 (the Saturday before Marscon) at the Rarig
Center on the UMN West Bank Campus. It's an all day event for me cuz I'm
forced to watch all the projects, but you don't have to. Once I get an exact
time on when we perform I'll let everyone know. This sketch will be no more
than 15 minutes.

Once I get volunteers, I'll give you the synopsis. If anyone would like to
play the 5th Doctor, I'll bring my costume and we'll see if you fit.


--
Kevin Klein / klei0038@...
"I am a citizen of the Universe, and a gentleman to boot." Doctor Who

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

March DWVS Meeting

Date: Saturday, March 17, 2001
Time: 5:00PM - 12:00AM CST (GMT-06:00)

The Daleks : From the Beginning to the End!!!

Saturday 17 March 2001
5:00 pm (note early start time)
The Who-shrine as usual

Completely restored and remastered we are proud to present both
the first and last televised adventures with the pepper pots
from Skaro, the Daleks.

'The Daleks' : Completely restored and remastered from film
negatives by the Dr Who Restoration Team, the first Doctor,
William Hartnell, matches wits with the Daleks for the first
time.

'Remembrance of the Daleks' : For the first time at a Viewing
Society meeting we will be presenting this newly remastered
version directly from DVD in glorious PAL colour.

'Creating Sharaz Jek' : Prepared for the upcoming 'Caves of
Androzani' DVD this featurette utilises an interview with
Christopher Gable to narrate a behind-the-scenes look at the
making of the story and specifically how Gable constructed his
character. And only the MNDWVS brings you this rare preview!!

Because of special features available on the DVD we will plan to
show the serial twice to allow people a choice to view either
the "extras" or "plain" version.

** 5:00 'Remembrance of the Daleks'
This version will feature the audio commentary by Sylvester
McCoy and Sophie Aldred as well as the text commentary by
Richard Molesworth.
** 6:45 'Remembrance of the Daleks'
BBC1 promos and additional or extended scenes
** 7:00 'The Daleks' : The Dead Planet
The first three episodes of this remastered serial
** 8:15 'Remembrance of the Daleks'
Regular DVD version
** 10:00 'The Daleks' : The Battle for Skaro
The final four episodes
** 11:45 'Creating Sharaz Jek'

E-mail TelesnapGuy@... for more info or directions.

The MNDWVS - always bringing you the BEST in Dr Who!

Doctor Who Magazine #300 (which contains a CD) is available at Dreamhaven
and Uncle Hugos.

Father Time is showing up at some bookstores as well.  (I saw it at Atlantic
Book Warehouse at the Mall of America and at the Borders at Lyndale & 494.)

Michael Lee
http://www.michaell.org

The MISFITS Team Trivia contest is April 28, 2001.  I'm looking to see if
there is any interest in putting together a team of four from the MNDWVS.
If you're interested in participating, please send me an e-mail.

For more info about the contest, go to
http://www.misfit.org/events/2001/triviaannounce.htm

Michael Lee
http://www.michaell.org

While it's not Doctor Who, I thought I'd pass this along for people that are
interested.

Michael
http://www.michaell.org

-----Original Message-----
From: Matthew Joseph Savelkoul [mailto:msavelkoul01@...]
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 9:56 AM
To: michaell@...
Subject: Please Pass this on to the MNDWVS list


Hi Michael,

Can you please pass this on to your members?  Everyone is invited!

The 3rd Annual Xenafest at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN.

Friday, February 9th from 6 PM until 10:30 PM.  Sponsored by the Xenaversity
of MN.

Free!!!  Tons of food and drink!

Each contest will have great prizes!

Costume Contest -

Come dressed as your favorite Xena: Warrior Princess character or character
from any other genre of sci-fi / fantasy and win great prizes!  Winners are
determined by audience applause and there are prizes for the top three
winners.

Trivia Contest -

This is a Xena Trivia Contest and there will be prizes for the winners!
This is a slight modification of the popular 3 member panel approach used by
Creation Entertainment

Battle Cry Contest -

Come with your voices ready to let loose an ear-piercing scream.  Do either
a Xena or Callisto Cry and the best cry gets the prize!

Door Prizes -

We'll have a total of three door prize drawings during the evening.  You
must be present to win.

Name that Theme Contest -

This contest is back by popular demand!  Name that obscure sci fi / fantasy
tune and win great prizes.

Chakram Throwing Contest -

How accurate are you with the round killing thingy?  Come and find out!  Top
thrower goes away with the prize!

In addition to all of the above contests, we will also be having a
memorabilia live auction, tons of music videos to watch, and the premiere of
the Xenaversity's top ten moments of Xena: Warrior Princess !!!

For more information, please email msavelkoul01@...

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

January MNDWVS Meeting

Date: Saturday, January 20, 2001
Time: 7:00PM - 11:00PM CST (GMT-06:00)

Morris Barry is dead!

For our Morris Barry tribute we'll be showing 'Meglos' like
you've never seen it before. Come and celebrate how ancient Tom
Baker is. Oh yes, we'll also be watching 'The Space Museum'
which stars another dead guy who was born this month. And join
us for the Twin Cities premeire of the 'Carnival of Monsters'
special from the BBC2 Dr Who Night.

Email TelesnapGuy@... for directions or information.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

January MNDWVS Meeting

Date: Saturday, January 20, 2001
Time: 7:00PM - 11:00PM CST (GMT-06:00)

'Meglos' and 'The Space Museum' as well as other selected
goodies.

Email TelesnapGuy@... for directions or information.

Several people have asked for the list of episodes from last month's
countdown, so here they are. These are the Ten Most Influential Episodes of
Doctor Who - not the Ten Best or Ten Favorites. Some of these aren't even
liked by many fans, but all of them highlight a trend that would play a big
part in the series.

10) Ever since their introduction, the Time Lords had been a mysterious
force and almost omnipotent. However, with one episode this was all to
change. Suddenly and terribly the Time Lords became more "Human". They had
gone from magnificent Lords to doddering politicians.
The Deadly Assassin Part Two

9) The Doctor exiled to one place and in one time - surely this can't be.
While the fans of the series patiently waited the series did it's best to
break out of it's own self-imposed exile. Finally after three years the Time
Lord could wander all of Time and Space again. And, two special "friends"
came along to wish him and the series well.
The Three Doctors Episode Four

8) Not considered to be a classic among fans, this episode more than any
other televised highlights the "Cartmel Masterplan" - which would alter the
series in its final years and lay down a foundation for the future...
Silver Nemesis Part Three

7) For every hero there is THE villain. While the Daleks had been around for
years, The Master was the antithesis of the Doctor - a stroke of genius both
in creation and execution...
Terror of the Autons Episode One

6) Over the years Doctor Who had seen many producers come and go, but only
one would change the series more than any other. Whether for good or bad,
John Nathan-Turner left a mark on the series that can not be denied...
The Leisure Hive Part One

5) Although several other London-based stories had already come and gone,
this serial cemented a format that would follow the series through to the
end - the era of U.N.I.T. and the Brigadier had arrived...
The Invasion Episode Two

4) The end of the black and white era of Dr Who created new ideas and again
breathed new life into the series. For once, we knew where the Doctor was
from and saw a glimpse of his people - the Time Lords...
The War Games Episode Ten

3) Though they were not the immediate hit that popular legend has made them,
the Daleks first appearance generated a lot of word-of-mouth. Within a year
they would rival the good Doctor for popularity. One thing is certain, the
series wouldn't be here today if not for the villains from Skaro.
The Survivors

2) Considered standard practice today, the idea of "change" or "regeneration
" was a concept that changed not only Doctor Who, but it proved that a
popular series can be rejuvenated and go on, and on, and on...
The Tenth Planet Episode 4

1) The most influential episode is, of course, the most obvious. This one
started it all; it laid the groundwork for the whole series and still stands
up as a classic against the best television dramas...
An Unearthly Child

I've seen both "Endgame" by Terrance Dicks and "King of Terror" by
CONvergence 2000 guest Keith Topping at some local bookstores.

I've also had reports of sightings of some of the recent videos at
Suncoasts, like "Planet of the Daleks" and "Curse of Fatal Death", but I
haven't seen them yet myself.

Michael Lee
http://www.michaell.org

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

MNDWVS Meeting

Date: Saturday, November 18, 2000
Time: 7:00PM - 12:00AM CST (GMT-06:00)

The Top Ten Most Influential Episodes of Doctor Who!  Mail
Robert at telesnapguy@... for directions.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

MNDWVS Meeting

Date: Saturday, November 18, 2000
Time: 7:00PM - 12:00AM CST (GMT-06:00)

The Top Ten Most Influential Episodes of Doctor Who!  Mail
Robert at telesnapguy@... for directions.

The new books seem to be showing up on schedule again -- I saw both
The Turing Test and Independence Day at one of the bookstores at the
Mall of America, and Dr Who Magazine #296 was available at Dreamhaven.

As you may be aware from sources like Doctor Who Alliance, several
books from earlier this year weren't distributed properly in the USA,
including the important turning-point novels Ancestor Cell and The
Burning, and according to reports won't be available here until
something like April 2001.  However, you can import these books from
a source like amazon.co.uk and get them relatively quickly if you
must... (I know I did. :) )

Michael Lee

Enter your vote today!  Check out the new poll for the mndw
group:


Which is your favorite Doctor?

   o William Hartnell
   o Patrick Troughton
   o Jon Pertwee
   o Tom Baker
   o Peter Davison
   o Colin Baker
   o Sylvester McCoy
   o Paul McGann


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