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[aprilstarchild]

So there was a Sherlock panel at San Diego Comic-Con. And they showed a short bit from an episode of series three...and someone recorded the audio, which is here as of right now. (BEWARE: SPOILERS. Also, screaming

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[drinkingcocoa]

1. Whatever they showed will not be in the episode exactly as is: it's a rough cut and they "promised" (promised who? BBC?) they wouldn't let the footage out.

2. Which means Sue et al. didn't have a problem with people seeing it, but they were asked by others to keep it unofficial.

3. I'm guessing that's why we're getting mixed messages.

4. It may well be that they made this to throw people off, but I can see it going either way.

[aprilstarchild]

In other words, she knew damn well what was going to happen, but is doing it to make it look (to the BBC higher-ups) that she's at least trying? That would be kind of clever, actually.

[drinkingcocoa]

I'm imagining this conversation:

SV: We're going to Comic-Con! We can't wait to show the fans what we've been working on, which we love!

Powers That Be: It says in the contract that you can't show anything that's not according to the strict promotion policy. You don't have any finished footage yet.

SV: But we're dying to squee with them!

PTB: The contract says you can show anything you want, but it can't be broadcast.

SV: But there's no way to control the internet and what people put on there.

PTB: You can tell them not to.

SV: What if they don't listen?

PTB: Then it'll be your fault for not being able to control them.

SV: I'll ask nicely.

In my imagination, she's not doing it cynically or cleverly, or trying to look like she's trying; I think she's really trying. That's the vibe I get off her, anyway. I don't think she's as >:-) devious as her husband and Gatiss.

[aprilstarchild]

I like the way you think. I've decided that this is my headcanon.

(Can you have headcanon for things that actually happen?)

[drinkingcocoa]

I know I have headcanon for things that really happened:

http://drinkingcocoa.livejournal.com/292482.html

[alaindan]

That actually sounds quite plausible. Especially if the higher ups don't quite understand the sheer power of fandom (very possible).