A Prequel To 'Genesis Of The Daleks' - The Roots Of Skaro

 With a brand new trailer out for our Anniversary Special! There are a lot of questions on everyone's lips. Hopefully in this blog post we will be able to answer some of them.

Three Main Characters
Davros | The Doctor | The Shadow Man

What is the intelligence bomb?

We can't go into too much detail about this one but it is the main threat overshadowing the whole adventure. Who invented it? The Shadow Man? Daleks? maybe even The Doctor? You'll have to wait and see.

Is The Shadow Man someone else?

Nope! He is just The Shadow Man (AKA Olta Rebop). Father to Elain, he is President of Garsennon and is solely responsible for the pollution on the planet.

Matthew Alford, the actor of 'The Shadow Man'

Will the Two Doctors meet?

We can't say much yet, however the things that Sam's Doctor encounters and experiences, ripple forward into the future causing Callum's Doctor to remember them.

What is Davros & the Daleks up to!

Spoilers!

The planet Garsennon sounds familiar...

Google it!

What if Sam's Doctor & Deacon die?

Then time is rewritten, Isabella would never have been saved from suicide, Dylan never would have met Elain, and what about all the planets he saved! Time is in flux... and anything is possible...

Who knows what the future holds for The Doctors & companions. 

The only thing I know for a fact is I'll be tuning in 28th August at 7PM.

The Truth About Series 6 - Release Date News!

 It has been a very long time since we lasted posted on our 'Blogger', and we've been awfully quiet on our various social media accounts.

The reason for the silence is because at least 15 members of MB & Homeland are university students and currently busy with their last month of assessments. 

This means that focus on the series has drifted for the time being. However work is still slowly being done here and there such as planning future filming days and editing.

We are hoping to get a Trailer #3 out and ready by May/June. In this trailer we will be revealing our release date for Series starting with Episode 1. 

We understand your frustration, a lot of you have been waiting a very long time for this series, but have no fear! We are certain it will release within the next 4 months. 

With 88% of the series complete, we can indeed see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Series 6 is very much in sight!

Postponed Indefinitely - Series 6

 Now with a second lockdown fast approaching, every filming day planned for November has now been delayed until at the earliest December. We were set to complete 12% of Series 6 this month, moving the overall percentage to 77%.

Behind The Scenes of
The 15 Year Anniversary

The last filming day took place on Sunday 1st November. We had planned 4 other filming days in November which have now all been posted back. At this rate filming will wrap at some point in late February, that is if the lockdown doesn't get extended. We will keep you all updated.

The last day filming 
on Series 6

We've also had a lot of questions asking about the release of a second Series 6 trailer? We can confirm that at the moment we have nothing in the works.

Promotional Poster 
for Series 6

A Second Lockdown Will Delay Series 6

We have been working very hard over the summer holidays to get filming done before returning to university. We have done this while obeying social distance rules such as wearing gloves & face coverages. As well as performing with people from the same household and family.

Filming on Series 6
Inside a café

We've managed to record a total of 66% since February

(17% from February - March)

(49% from June - September)

However with the possibility of a second lockdown coming, the last 34% might get pushed back causing the Series to be delayed too.

Arriving at the filming shoot

There is currently a total of 10 filming days left to do, after that all of Series 6 will be filmed.

Reshoots and Additional Scenes may be added afterwards.

Filming on another episode

In other news a Series 6 Trailer has finally dropped!

Plus a new short film is in the works!

It should arrive on the channel later this year.

Series 6 - Everything You Need To Know!

We've been very quiet on our blogger account for sometime and that's because we've been working hard on our sixth series of Doctor Who which is scheduled for release in early 2021. We've released very little information about the series so far but here is all the data we can reveal.

Annabelle Greaves, Callum Houston & Mark Bray
(From Left To Right)

Six Episodes

Our plan just like Series 5 is to release 6 episodes. They will air once a month like last time. We have several new writers for Series 6, they are Cam Berwick, Craig Carias, Lewis Comississong & Rhys Perry, as well as many familiar writers will be returning. 

Filming on Series 6

New Faces

One of the biggest criticisms we received with Series 5 was the constant reusing of actors. Often people such as Tom Skinner or Graham Bray would reappear as an soldier or extra.

In Series 6 there will be NO REUSING ACTORS!

We've had a total of 17 new people join the channel in someway whether its acting or behind the scenes.

The only actors returning from Series 5 will be the main three (Callum, Annabelle, Mark)
well... apart from a few surprise...

Some of the many new faces
of the channel

15 Year Anniversary Special
It feels like only yesterday the 10 year anniversary went up. It's crazy to think that a year from now on the 28th August our 15 Year Anniversary will take place, and oh boy! We have something truly amazing planned.

THIS IS A FAN MADE PRODUCT
AND NOT ANYTHING OFFICIAL
(Looks cool though...)

Our Last Series
It's sad... but it's true...
Series 6 will be the last Doctor Who Series we do. We are planning on leaving YouTube all together at the end of 2021 but we hope to still upload any short films that we make.

The Biggest Secret At MB & Homeland - The Reveal

It has been nearly a year since Callum Houston join the group and since then he has become a core part of not just the series, but the channel.

Callum Houston, Mark Bray & Samuel Moore
on 21st November 2018

How involved will he be?

Callum is mostly keen on acting, but that hasn't stopped him from writing several scripts for Doctor Who, Short Films and has even done some presenting.

Callum Houston & Annabelle Greaves
during filming on Series 5

How many episodes will he have as The Doctor?

We aren't too sure yet. We've filmed three episodes which will come out once a month from now until December. We might also have some mini episodes airing early next year.

We are hoping to do another six episodes next year (the same as this year) but we can't guarantee anything yet as its too early in pre-production to say.

Annabelle Greaves & Callum Houston
on location filming with the Police Box

Everything We Know About The Next Doctor!

We've had several small teases as to what The Next Doctor looks like, 

but is it enough information to work out who it is?

The Next Doctor as seen
in Series 5 Trailer #1

It's highly likely that The Next Doctor is a new actor and someone who has never appeared on the channel before. His height and body type doesn't match anyone we've seen elsewhere.

Mark & Sam with
the mystery person

He's already provided his voice for Series 5. 

For both Episode 1 & 2, he voiced The Skull Mask Guy. 

As well as, in two different trailers, the words 

'Hello Universe' and 'This Is Where Everything Changes' 

can be heard by The Mystery Person.

End Credits
of Episode 2

It also appears that his outfit might change between episodes, as seen in different trailers.

Someone's new coat
hung up in the Tardis

The Diamond isn't going anywhere...

The Mystery Man with the
Diamond round his waistcoat

The Next Doctor Cameo You MISSED!! And More Easter Eggs....

Episode 1 of Series 5 is OUT NOW!!! and so far everyone loves it. This story revealed several secrets from the past, but also asked questions yet to be answered...

But there were some things that no one noticed, some references very few people picked up on.

Who voiced The Skull Masked Guy?

Very few of you would have known this but the actor who voiced the Skull Masked Guy is indeed our Next Doctor. He used a different voice to usual, and we edited it a bit in post production, but it was him. The body was portrayed by Mark Bray.

Samuel Moore & Aaron Hooper
at the end of Episode 1

Abigail & Ethan Engagement

The location in which Ethan asked Abigail to marry him, was the same place that we first met both of them. A small reference but a fun one.

Ethan & Abigail walking off
the same shot from the first episode we met them

What The Coordinates Really Mean?

This is my favourite Easter Egg! 

When The Deacon works out the code it comes up with coordinates. But to where? 

Well... if you type this into google maps it will show you the exact location, the exact quarry that we filmed in when she arrived on the planet, bumping into The Doctor.

The Deacon solves to code

Episode 2 Release Date

From what we've seen in the trailers we know that there's going to be a wedding very soon.

In Episode 1 we see the engagement between Ethan & Abigail. Moments later we see Ethan getting invites ready for the Wedding. You'll notice there is a date for the event...

... this is the release date for Episode 2 

August 24th 2019 will be
the release day of Episode 2

Series Release Date CHANGED!! (Coming 27th July)

So a majority of you by now have probably seen our New Trailer for Series 5, if you haven't we highly recommend you do before reading this blog post...

We've decided to bring the series forward from its original release of 28th September to 27th July (Nearly Three Months Earlier!)

Our Police Box
On Location

But it does come at a cost....

Our original plan was to release Six Episodes, one episode a week from September until November.

Instead of doing this, we've decided to do one episode a month from July until December.

Reason For:

1. It gives us the opportunity to bring out promotional content in between each episode.
2. It gives our not-so-regular viewers the chance to catch up on any episodes they've missed between releases.
3. When The Next Doctor first appears on our screens! We'll be able to release a trailer for him as well as maybe do a Q&A with him in between episodes.
4. We'll have content every month on the channel up until December, this is better than only doing six weeks of episodes and then silence the rest of the year.

Mark & Annabelle
going over lines between takes

Also something very small that you might have missed... we recently brought out our long awaited Competition Episode, but in the opening shot, there's a new coat hung up... but who does it belong to?

The New Light
Brown Coat

Why so quiet? - Doctor Who Series 5

We've not uploaded in over a month which is a very rare occasion from us. So what's the reason?

Sam's Last Filming Day & The Next Doctor's First

So over the last few weeks we've been filming loads on Series 5, this has been the main reason for a local of content and communication. This week we finished filming with Sam as The Doctor and we've begun the Next Doctor's Episodes, June is set to be a big month, packed with loads of filming.

Harri Thompson, Mark Bray & Samuel Moore
after filming there last few scenes together

Possible Release Date Change

We've recently been thinking about bring our Series forward, sees as we are on schedule. We are currently in discussion over this and will have news soon.

Harri Thompson, Mark Bray
Samuel Moore & Tom Skinner
after filming on Series 5

New Trailer Soon

Work has begun on a new trailer. Once we've decided on whether or not we change the release date, we will upload it to the channel.

Harri Thompson, Samuel Moore & Tom Skinner
on location filming

We've UNLISTED 150+ VIDEOS! BUT WHY?

If you visit the channel, you'll notice there have been quite a few changes recently. But why?

Updated Thumbnails

We decided to update some of our old thumbnails to make them look better.

Some thumbnails like our Doctor Who Series 2 and 3 have minor changes to them. Just adjusting colour and/or adding small effects like glows.

Series 2 Episode 2 had a few changes, mostly darkening the photo and adding a bright glow to the monster.

Series 3 Episode 1 had similar changes, darkening the photo but making the key glow more.

Other thumbnails like Star Wars The Padawan III had a complete redesign.

Before & After of Darkness Of The Republic Part 1

Unlisted 150+ Videos

If you go to the channel now, you won't be able to find any News Updates, Podcasts, Behind The Lens, Gameplays Or Race To The White House

We decided to hide these videos to make the channel look neater.

But HAVE NO FEAR. You can still watch these videos. All you have to do is go to the Playlist tab on our channel. There you'll find Playlists for ever video.

Our Unlisted Videos still have playlists, so you can still watch them

Updated Logo & Cover Picture (Sort Of)

For those of you who follow us on Facebook, you'll have noticed we recently updated our Profile Picture to the exact same picture as before... and no that wasn't by accident.

The 'UPDATED' Logo

We've ever so slightly updated our logo, giving it a sharper Brightness & Contrast. We've also done the same to our Cover Picture of YouTube.

The Poll Which Is Dividing MB & Homeland

So over the last few days we've been voting on whether or not we should one day buy or build a Dalek. At the moment it seems pretty even with a group of people who are quite keen on doing so, and a group that feel it would be a waste of time and money.

We are hoping to have a meeting on it very soon with loads more facts and figures. Including the Pros and Cons of doing so. After everyone has been briefed with the information, we'll have a final vote.

This picture was used for promotional
content on Series 2 Episode 4 'Infection'
This is a 3D Model of a Dalek

The big questions is what do you think? As viewers would you be keen on seeing a Dalek story? Or are the Daleks overrated? Are they old news?

New Trailer NEXT WEEK!! - Doctor Who Series 5

Next Week we are releasing the second trailer for Series 5. This will  most likely come out towards the end of the week. This will include loads more dialogue and footage than the previous

The title for Episode 1 of Series 5

The first draft of this trailer was originally rejected as it revealed to many spoilers. After several reworks, we are now comfortable with this version.

The Title Sequence
of Series 5

The series is currently scheduled for a 28th September release but will that change? Could it be brought forward? It was briefly talking about in a recent video on the YouTube

Competition Episode DELAYED!!! - Doctor Who Fan Film

So it was only a few days ago we uploaded a blog post talking about how the competition special would be uploaded next month, sadly within those days a few problems have come up, we are still tweaking a few bits in the script, and sadly some actors aren't free now until the end of April, mid May. So it looks like it might not come out until the beginning of June which is a shame.

Harri, Sam & Brandon will filming
on Series 5 in the Tardis Interior

But have no fear, the episode will definitely be coming, its just taking longer than expected. A lot of filming recently has been on the series, we also want the special to be a lot of fun and dedicated to the viewers, including all five of the competition winners sentences.

Brandon, Mark, Sam & Harri
after filming on Series 5

Competition Episode coming NEXT MONTH!! - Doctor Who Fan Film

So back in August we released a short video asking you all to send it unique sentences that we could include in a short Doctor Who Special to come out before Series 5.

Filming on this special will begin this week with the hopes for a late April release, we are also planning to bring out a small trailer at the beginning of April. This short Special will include the chosen five sentences from our winner's video.

In other news, we've been doing even more filming on Series 5, this time taking the Tardis to a train station for a fantastic episode, and quite the adventure. We are hoping another trailer for Series 5 will air at the end of April, beginning of May.

The Tardis, having landed
at the Train Station

Reasons Why Original Content DOESN'T WORK! - Short Film News

So some of you may have seen our new Political Rage Short Film but sadly most of you probably haven't, it hasn't gained mainly views but yet something like our Doctor Who trailer can gain a thousand in less than a month. Why is that?

Here's a list of reasons why we rarely make original content and why it doesn't works:

No One is Searching it:

So the great thing about Star Wars and Doctor Who Fan Films is everyday someone is searching something related to them, meaning there is always a high chance that someone could stumbling across one of our videos, with stuff like Short Films or Original Content (Like Political Rage) Its rare for people to come across these unless you promote them really well.

We Can't Promote Them:

Like mentioned in the previous point, its very hard for us to promote our own content as we are a small amateur film making group, so we don't have the budge to get ads on websites or put up posters around our local city or across the country. This makes it difficult for people to hear about them.

We Are Beginners At This:

Even though our short films and shows have been some of our best work, we are still beginners at all of this, none of us claim to be professionals. So its inevitable that most of our original content will be overlooked by most people

This doesn't mean we won't keep making our own original stuff, it just means that we might not promote it as much as we do our other work, just because normally it doesn't make much of a difference.

Political Rage
Promotional Card