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Was the New Dr. Who Leaked on Purpose?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the wouldn't-surprise-me-a-bit dept.

Static-MT writes "The pilot episode of the BBC's highly anticipated new Doctor Who series may have been intentionally leaked onto file-sharing networks to generate buzz, a source who instructed the network on viral advertising told Wired News."

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  1. Too bad it sucked... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    No hype can help this stinker. The good doc looked like a bad crock and Billy acted... well, no she didnt...

  2. Better Way: Have Billie Piper lose 30 lbs by JoshRosenbaum · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    She's cute, but she's a bit pudgy. They could attract more geeks/attention by having her drop 30 lbs. :)

    Besides that, the graphics looked pretty good for a Dr. Who. Not that I downloaded and watched it or anything. ;)

    1. Re:Better Way: Have Billie Piper lose 30 lbs by JoshRosenbaum · · Score: 0, Flamebait

      Well hello there, Mr. Shallow.

      Congratulations on your attitude. It's the reason so many women are anorexic and bulemic.

      Attitudes just like yours are causing the developed countries of the world to get obese. I just realize that people don't need to eat all the time.

  3. Re: I liked it by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Why should the beeb broadcast it for you?
    Last thing I heard, the beeb was supported by a tax on the UK. Do you feel you have the right to use the NHS and gain child support from our government as well?

  4. Re:Make's sense... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Moron, take a flying f***

    ONE show in the UK first doesnt change the trend (can you count to one?)

    The reason that the UK is the #1 TV downloader is because the USA treats us like 2nd rate humans. Its about bloodly time that the USA was moved into this "substandard human entertainment " category.