Eulipian 5k January 28, 2020 Share January 28, 2020 On 12/1/2019 at 12:41 PM, DanaK said: “I’m devastated to have to tell you that due to a severe neck injury, which has made it impossible for me to sing & move, I’ve been rushed to hospital for a diagnosis. The Doctors have advised me to not perform this weekend while I try and recover, so I’ve had to make the very difficult decision to cancel my performances at the Bristol Hippodrome on Saturday 30th November and at the SEC Armadillo, Glasgow, on Sunday 1st December. I am so disappointed and upset as I was looking forward to seeing you all, I feel I am letting everyone down, but it’s simply not possible for me to do the show in my current condition. We have thankfully managed to open the Oxford New Theatre concert (Sat 14th December) for Bristol audience members to transfer to, and we have managed to move the Glasgow date to Tues 3rd December so I really hope you will be able to still see me have A Fabulous Christmas. All my love, John x” He later got an MRI showing a vertebrae problem This month old message from John Barrowman is even more concerning these days. Is John okay? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5897941
DanaK January 28, 2020 Share January 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Eulipian 5k said: This month old message from John Barrowman is even more concerning these days. Is John okay? He's currently a judge on that Dancing on Ice or something British show, so he seems to be doing just fine Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5897953
Eulipian 5k January 28, 2020 Share January 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, DanaK said: He's currently a judge on that Dancing on Ice or something British show, so he seems to be doing just fine Did you mean he's a Judoon on Dancing on Ice? LOL. Glad to hear he's back and "Looking good!" Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5897967
DanaK February 7, 2020 Share February 7, 2020 http://wearecult.rocks/bbc-studios-reveals-details-of-doctor-who-the-faceless-ones The BBC’s animation of the missing serial “The Faceless One’s” will be released on home media on March 16 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5919716
Llywela February 7, 2020 Share February 7, 2020 21 minutes ago, DanaK said: http://wearecult.rocks/bbc-studios-reveals-details-of-doctor-who-the-faceless-ones The BBC’s animation of the missing serial “The Faceless One’s” will be released on home media on March 16 Looking forward to this - I love this era. I've seen the recon for this episode, but prefer moving pictures, even if it is animation rather than the original film. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5919762
One4Sorrow2TooBad February 9, 2020 Share February 9, 2020 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5922810
gonzosgirrl February 12, 2020 Share February 12, 2020 Always subjective, but an interesting list. EW's Top 50 Episodes of the Modern Era Who If you just want to know what they think is #1 Spoiler Blink. As great as the Weeping Angels are, I just can't get behind a Doctor-lite episode being the best. Meh. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5930961
libgirl2 February 12, 2020 Share February 12, 2020 24 minutes ago, gonzosgirrl said: Always subjective, but an interesting list. EW's Top 50 Episodes of the Modern Era Who If you just want to know what they think is #1 Hide contents Blink. As great as the Weeping Angels are, I just can't get behind a Doctor-lite episode being the best. Meh. I loved it. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5930991
gonzosgirrl February 12, 2020 Share February 12, 2020 (edited) 36 minutes ago, libgirl2 said: I loved it. Not saying I didn't love it, it's a great episode. But the best? Not for me. These types of lists are completely subjective though. Edited February 12, 2020 by gonzosgirrl Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5931047
libgirl2 February 12, 2020 Share February 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, gonzosgirrl said: Not saying I didn't love it, it's a great episode. But the best? Not for me. These types of lists are completely subjective though. I think it is considered #1 (and it isn't for me) because the enemy was so good. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5931057
gonzosgirrl February 12, 2020 Share February 12, 2020 22 minutes ago, libgirl2 said: I think it is considered #1 (and it isn't for me) because the enemy was so good. Personally, I think it's more because the episode is so well known (thanks to the Angels, and a couple catch phrases, "Don't Blink" and the wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey thing) that it's a go-to 'choice' for the people who write these things. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5931104
libgirl2 February 12, 2020 Share February 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, gonzosgirrl said: Personally, I think it's more because the episode is so well known (thanks to the Angels, and a couple catch phrases, "Don't Blink" and the wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey thing) that it's a go-to 'choice' for the people who write these things. There is also Carey Mulligan. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5931111
DanaK February 19, 2020 Share February 19, 2020 Note that it only has 10th and 13th Doctor clothes available Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5948438
DanaK February 20, 2020 Share February 20, 2020 From the Guardian, why Doctor Who is the show fans love to hate https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/feb/19/the-diehards-of-doom-why-doctor-who-is-the-show-fans-love-to-hate Interesting article. I recommend reading it. In my view as a fairly new viewer, there are 2 main problems Who has in appealing to a wide variety of people: Reason 1, it's a different show nearly every episode. If someone doesn't like historicals, then they will dislike the historical episodes. If they don't like this or that type of episode, then those episodes won't appeal to them. Unless someone has a wide range to their viewing tastes, like I do, then not every episode will appeal to them. Reason 2, the show reboots every few seasons, with a new lead, and likely one or more new companions. If someone doesn't like the actor playing the Doctor or the actors playing the companions, then they will have a harder time liking the season. And not just the actor changes, the Doctor's personality changes as well and it could be mean to nice or vice versa, or somewhere in between. A viewer could have a harder time latching onto a Doctor if the personality grates on them. That's the main reason I didn't like Capaldi's 12th Doctor for most of his run, even though I did like quite a few episodes (and I didn't watch his ear until Fall of 2018, a few years after the fact). So trying to appeal to a wide range of fans when each season has such a wide variety of episodes (except maybe when there's an arc of episodes going on) and the main lead changes every few years is a needle Who has to carefully thread on a regular basis. I can understand why at least some segment of the fandom is unhappy on a regular basis, perhaps moreso then many other shows. At the same time, they aren't the only show or movie series that has to struggle with vocal fandoms. At the very least, the Star Wars film series and the Star Trek TV and film series have had to struggle with this and Game of Thrones clearly had some unhappy fans, especially in its last season Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5951040
DanaK February 25, 2020 Share February 25, 2020 (edited) Moved this from the Series 12 Spoiler thread because it's about the show in general Per the Hollywood Reporter, Piers Wenger, controller of BBC drama (and previously a producer for Who), while talking to reporters about the BBC, says the BBC is a long way from resting Doctor Who when asked about the ratings https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bbc-is-primary-incubator-storytelling-talent-uk-drama-boss-1280748 From what I’ve heard before and what Piers said, the show makes money for the BBC, including with international partners, so I don’t see the BBC anytime soon wanting to rest the show for 5-10 years like some fans seem to want. Resting is really canceling until someone comes along with a new idea and there’s no guarantee the show will come back from a second cancelation. The more likely option is for Jodie to leave after Series 13 and get a new Doctor and/or do another reset. However, I think the bigger worry is what effect external factors will have, like the BBC losing more funding or the license fee going away, the economy going south, ratings for TV in general getting far worse, and more competition, especially from streamers, eating more into the audience Edited February 25, 2020 by DanaK Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5961698
One4Sorrow2TooBad February 26, 2020 Share February 26, 2020 More social media info on ratings. Can Doctor Who be saved??? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5963612
Lantern7 February 26, 2020 Share February 26, 2020 I don't follow the series as closely as others, so I have to ask: were "The sky is falling!" posts as prevalent during the Capaldi era the way they are now? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5963660
Llywela February 26, 2020 Share February 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Lantern7 said: I don't follow the series as closely as others, so I have to ask: were "The sky is falling!" posts as prevalent during the Capaldi era the way they are now? Every new Doctor is hailed by some sections of the fandom as the worst ever and the destroyer of the show. I can't find it now, but somewhere floating around the interwebz is a scan of an old newspaper letters page bearing a massive rant about how Patrick Troughton will never be the Doctor and the show is ruined, should just cancel it now. That was in 1966. Fandom never changes. With Whittaker it is that much worse, of course, because she is female, which lends additional spite and venom to certain types of people. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5963747
One4Sorrow2TooBad February 27, 2020 Share February 27, 2020 22 hours ago, Lantern7 said: I don't follow the series as closely as others, so I have to ask: were "The sky is falling!" posts as prevalent during the Capaldi era the way they are now? I think a lot of DW fans enjoyed the 3 previous Doctors connections with their companions that the Capaldi- Clara connection just didn't bring it, maybe Capaldi was too old??? Look at the amount of viewers during the Capaldi seasons and there's a definite drop in ratings. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5966797
Affogato February 27, 2020 Share February 27, 2020 On 2/12/2020 at 10:27 AM, gonzosgirrl said: Personally, I think it's more because the episode is so well known (thanks to the Angels, and a couple catch phrases, "Don't Blink" and the wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey thing) that it's a go-to 'choice' for the people who write these things. It is also well written, a self-contained stand alone story AND genuinely scary. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5967222
DanaK February 27, 2020 Share February 27, 2020 FYI Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5967297
gonzosgirrl February 27, 2020 Share February 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Affogato said: It is also well written, a self-contained stand alone story AND genuinely scary. I agree with you. It's a great episode, and a fav. But the best episode of Doctor Who? I don't think so. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5967326
Affogato February 28, 2020 Share February 28, 2020 21 hours ago, gonzosgirrl said: I agree with you. It's a great episode, and a fav. But the best episode of Doctor Who? I don't think so. I’d never take a job making those lists, my thinking isn’t linear enough. I can see some episodes that are great payoffs for storylines that don’t stand well without the storylines. So generally not good at it. what are your picks? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5969413
libgirl2 February 28, 2020 Share February 28, 2020 On 2/26/2020 at 9:31 PM, One4Sorrow2TooBad said: I think a lot of DW fans enjoyed the 3 previous Doctors connections with their companions that the Capaldi- Clara connection just didn't bring it, maybe Capaldi was too old??? Look at the amount of viewers during the Capaldi seasons and there's a definite drop in ratings. For me the problem is Clara seem to look upon the Doctor as her "boyfriend". Boom, he regenerated and he wasn't anymore. I don't think it was an age thing. I thought he was fabulous with Bill. They should have let Clara go early on and had him with a more Bill like companion, he was her good friend, her mentor, not a giggly love interest. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5969968
DanaK February 29, 2020 Share February 29, 2020 Programming reminder: The Series 12 finale “The Timeless Children” on Sunday night will be shown on the BBC from 6:50 pm to 8pm. The episode page and producers may say it’s 65 minutes but the time slot is 70 minutes long and several articles say it’s 70 minutes. Just be prepared if you are recording and be prepared for the earlier start time. I hope the BBC is properly promoting the earlier start time. On BBC America in the US, the episode starts at the usual time of 8pm ET/7pm CT and goes for 1 hour 33 minutes Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5971421
DanaK March 3, 2020 Share March 3, 2020 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5978480
DanaK March 5, 2020 Share March 5, 2020 My US iTunes is showing me it will have the Series 12 soundtrack available on April 3 https://music.apple.com/us/album/doctor-who-series-12-original-television-soundtrack/1501209376 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5982675
DanaK March 6, 2020 Share March 6, 2020 Per The Digital Fix, the Series 12 DVD and Blu-ray sets will be released in the U.K. on April 20 and it will include the 2019 special Resolution. No word yet on a US release, but you can preorder it now on US Amazon https://www.thedigitalfix.com/television/news/doctor-who-series-12-dvd-and-blu-ray-release-confirmed-for-april-and-will-include-resolution/ Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5984793
One4Sorrow2TooBad March 10, 2020 Share March 10, 2020 Good luck selling all the season 12 merchandise after alienating over half your fanbase,lol! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5992210
VCRTracking March 10, 2020 Share March 10, 2020 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5993556
One4Sorrow2TooBad March 13, 2020 Share March 13, 2020 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-5999476
DanaK March 14, 2020 Share March 14, 2020 Jodie Whittaker has filmed for genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are that will be shown in the Summer https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/doctor-whos-jodie-whittaker-go-21690220 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6002140
DanaK March 15, 2020 Share March 15, 2020 Amazon US is indicating the US release of Doctor Who Series 12 will be available for sale on DVD/Blu ray on May 5 https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Who-Complete-Twelfth-DVD/dp/B082G2LCFQ/ref=sr_1_155?qid=1584287651&refinements=p_n_format_browse-bin%3A2650304011|2650305011&rnid=2650303011&s=movies-tv&sr=1-155 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6003273
DanaK March 21, 2020 Share March 21, 2020 https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2020-03-21/steven-moffat-new-doctor-who/ Who fans around the world are planning a global rewatch of the 50th anniversary special The Day of the Doctor at 7pm UK time today. Former showrunner Steven Moffat has created a new short as part of the celebration that will be released at 6:30pm UK time today Moffat’s short with Strax in puppet form. Cute 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6015987
HauntedBathroom March 21, 2020 Share March 21, 2020 Wow, wasn't it great to group watch Day of the Doctor again this evening? It's so good to be reminded of the time Doctor Who was fun, and dramatic, and witty, and cast with charming, charasmatic actors. Ah well, won't be long till Chibnall flounces off to make another improving drama. 🙄 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6016358
DanaK March 22, 2020 Share March 22, 2020 On 3/15/2020 at 11:57 AM, DanaK said: Amazon US is indicating the US release of Doctor Who Series 12 will be available for sale on DVD/Blu ray on May 5 https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Who-Complete-Twelfth-DVD/dp/B082G2LCFQ/ref=sr_1_155?qid=1584287651&refinements=p_n_format_browse-bin%3A2650304011|2650305011&rnid=2650303011&s=movies-tv&sr=1-155 Looks like the US release has been delayed to June 9, at least via Amazon.com. They are likely prioritizing Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6017322
DanaK March 23, 2020 Share March 23, 2020 There will be another global fan watch on Thursday at 7pm UK time, this time of “Rose” (Series 1 Episode 1) on its 15th anniversary I think. Russell T. Davies will be live tweeting along on Twitter (he’s getting a Twitter account for the occasion reportedly). There are reports he will create or has created an intro for it like what was done for Day of the Doctor Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6019313
One4Sorrow2TooBad March 24, 2020 Share March 24, 2020 My God, does Doctor Who needs Rose Tyler again. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6020980
DanaK March 24, 2020 Share March 24, 2020 RTD has revealed that there is a prequel of sorts to "Rose" that was done for the 50th anniversary special but not shown. It will be shown ahead of Thursday's rewatch. Plus more surprises to come https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2020-03-24/doctor-who-rose-the-prequel/ Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6021949
DanaK March 25, 2020 Share March 25, 2020 (edited) New thing from Jodie as The Doctor ETA: Per Costume Designer Ray Holman, 1. he had given Jodie a costume to take home for personal appearances or promotional reasons if needed. 2. The video was done in isolation. 3. It was organized by Jodie, showrunner Chris Chibnall, and I think producer Matt Strevens Edited March 25, 2020 by DanaK 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6023246
angora March 25, 2020 Share March 25, 2020 Ah, bless. That reminded me of the message Peter Capaldi recorded as the Doctor for a young fan going through a difficult time. Also, before I read the rest of your post, I thought, "I love that she just has a spare costume in her home." Very nice. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6024243
DanaK March 26, 2020 Share March 26, 2020 Russell Davies’ prequel to Rose https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/entries/4acfd237-6eee-47b5-93bd-1c16cd065614 RTD’s teaser for Rose sequel RTD’s Rose sequel, Revenge of the Nestene 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6026322
DanaK March 27, 2020 Share March 27, 2020 New thing from Jodie as herself Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6028071
DoctorAtomic March 27, 2020 Share March 27, 2020 That quick eyebrow raise is everything. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6028221
DanaK March 28, 2020 Share March 28, 2020 Another global rewatch of an episode with more goodies 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6030514
DanaK April 1, 2020 Share April 1, 2020 New short story by Pete McTighe of the 13th Doctor https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/entries/0f866ddb-21fd-47e0-80c2-0f7da6ac64a8 This is for today just to be clear. Sacha Dhawan (The Master) will be tweeting as well Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6037517
DanaK April 2, 2020 Share April 2, 2020 Next global fan rewatch, this time for Friday 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6040246
DanaK April 3, 2020 Share April 3, 2020 (edited) Reminder that the Series 12 soundtrack is now out. You should be able to find it at the various digital outlets like iTunes. Places like Amazon probably have a CD available ETA: Doctor Who short story by Moffat Edited April 3, 2020 by DanaK 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6042263
HauntedBathroom April 3, 2020 Share April 3, 2020 Rewatching The Eleventh Hour has reminded me how much I love Doctor Who. I've struggled to remember that after 2017. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6042788
DanaK April 7, 2020 Share April 7, 2020 Another new short story by Moffat, this time of the 13th Doctor https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/entries/a094ba61-81b2-465b-9b87-2f509fe2a117 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/100931-doctor-who-in-the-media/page/17/#findComment-6049819
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