Comments on: “White Dwarf” http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/07/31/white-dwarf/ I am an astronomer, writer, and skeptic. I likes reality the way it is, and I aims to keep it that way. My real name is Phil Plait, and I run the Bad Astronomy blog. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:22:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Valid Grooves http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/07/31/white-dwarf/#comment-44151 Valid Grooves Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:24:11 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/07/31/white-dwarf/#comment-44151 Hi I'm a Thai seller on eBay and have this in my shop; do a search in it at: http://stores.ebay.com/VALID-GROOVES_W0QQssPageNameZl2QQtZkm It's now deleted here in Thailand and i still have a few left and stumble on some here and there. Watched the movie myself and think they did a great job introducing likable characters in a short space of time. The picture quality is fine and makes for great viewing. Most reviews refer to it as a minor gem and i would go with that, very enjoyable. chris Hi
I’m a Thai seller on eBay and have this in my shop; do a search in it at:

http://stores.ebay.com/VALID-GROOVES_W0QQssPageNameZl2QQtZkm

It’s now deleted here in Thailand and i still have a few left and stumble on some here and there.
Watched the movie myself and think they did a great job introducing likable characters in a short space of time.
The picture quality is fine and makes for great viewing.
Most reviews refer to it as a minor gem and i would go with that, very enjoyable.

chris

]]> By: janekim http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/07/31/white-dwarf/#comment-44150 janekim Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:03:46 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/07/31/white-dwarf/#comment-44150 I have the Thailand PAL version DVD and am going to watch it this weekend. I'll let you know what I think later. I have the Thailand PAL version DVD and am going to watch it this weekend. I’ll let you know what I think later.

]]> By: John http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/07/31/white-dwarf/#comment-44149 John Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:33:19 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/07/31/white-dwarf/#comment-44149 White Dwarf is available on DVD in Tiland (PAL format). You can usually purchase it from any of the reputable international DVD sellers. Thats how I obtained my copy. White Dwarf is available on DVD in Tiland (PAL format). You can usually purchase it from any of the reputable international DVD sellers. Thats how I obtained my copy.

]]> By: drow http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/07/31/white-dwarf/#comment-44148 drow Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:24:37 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/07/31/white-dwarf/#comment-44148 why isn't this on DVD yet, damnit? its like hallmark's own little neglected stepchild. why isn’t this on DVD yet, damnit? its like hallmark’s own little neglected stepchild.

]]> By: Jacqueline http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/07/31/white-dwarf/#comment-44147 Jacqueline Sun, 30 Dec 2007 23:03:34 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/07/31/white-dwarf/#comment-44147 I very much enjoyed this series when it first aired. Regardless of some of the negative reviews, this show was way ahead of it's time. When you think of the Sci Fi shows that are out now (Stargate, Stargate Atlantis, etc) this show, much like Earth 2, was ahead of its time. Especially for 1995. Now we have great Sci Fi shows like Dr. Who, Torchwood, Firefly, all of which have the same production value as White Dwarf and the same flavor. Another note, Neal McDonough is fantastic in this series. When I saw him recently in Tin Man, another great "Sci Fi" style series, I was ecstatic. He really does thrive artistically in shows like this. White Dwarf (and Earth 2) would be appreciated much more now than they were when they first aired. I very much enjoyed this series when it first aired. Regardless of some of the negative reviews, this show was way ahead of it’s time. When you think of the Sci Fi shows that are out now (Stargate, Stargate Atlantis, etc) this show, much like Earth 2, was ahead of its time. Especially for 1995. Now we have great Sci Fi shows like Dr. Who, Torchwood, Firefly, all of which have the same production value as White Dwarf and the same flavor. Another note, Neal McDonough is fantastic in this series. When I saw him recently in Tin Man, another great “Sci Fi” style series, I was ecstatic. He really does thrive artistically in shows like this. White Dwarf (and Earth 2) would be appreciated much more now than they were when they first aired.

]]> By: Cyn http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/07/31/white-dwarf/#comment-44146 Cyn Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:52:15 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/07/31/white-dwarf/#comment-44146 I've been looking everywhere for a DVD/digital copy of White Dwarf... I don't suppose someone here could help me out? :\ I’ve been looking everywhere for a DVD/digital copy of White Dwarf… I don’t suppose someone here could help me out? :\

]]> By: Leon http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/07/31/white-dwarf/#comment-44145 Leon Fri, 03 Aug 2007 19:49:32 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/07/31/white-dwarf/#comment-44145 <i>Also, you’ve probably picked this up already Phil, but it’s got some Bad Astronomy right there in the plot summary: if the planet didn’t revolve on its axis, it would have a day exactly as long as its year, and there would be no stationary light and dark sides.</i> Argh! Did I say "revolve" on its axis? I've read enough on this site that I should know to say "rotate" instead. But in fairness, I was distracted by the wording used in the plot summary, which <i>did</i> say "revolve"--possibly another instance of Bad Astronomy on their part. Also, you’ve probably picked this up already Phil, but it’s got some Bad Astronomy right there in the plot summary: if the planet didn’t revolve on its axis, it would have a day exactly as long as its year, and there would be no stationary light and dark sides.

Argh! Did I say “revolve” on its axis? I’ve read enough on this site that I should know to say “rotate” instead. But in fairness, I was distracted by the wording used in the plot summary, which did say “revolve”–possibly another instance of Bad Astronomy on their part.

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