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Chance: Jodie Didn’t Really Have a Chance to Shine

August 16, 2021

google.com, pub-ca-pub-6067120031842370, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 Chance This article from Stacey Henley tries to explain Jodie Whittaker did not have a chance as the Doctor. He makes valid points throughout the piece. References to both Russell Davies and Stephen Moffat give contrast to Chris Chibnall. Fans did not like it when Davies left because his time as showrunner is good. Stephen Moffat lead Doctor Who for just two more seasons than Davies. His time as showrunner is not as good, but it…

HBO Max is Now Streaming Doctor Who Episodes

July 12, 2020

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HBO Max Okay, my fellow Whovians, there is some good news. According to this article, HBO Max will stream Doctor Who episodes from the revived series. This is good news for Doctor Who fans, but they can see future premieres on BBC America. It makes a second avenue for fans to watch New Who. For those who don’t know the history of Doctor Who, the author gives a small amount of history. He explains how the changed the face of…

Revealed: Fans Believe Matt Smith Is in Star Wars

October 23, 2019

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Revealed Many Doctor Who fans loved Matt Smith as the Doctor, but did not know where him playing the Doctor might lead. Well, according to this article, fans have revealed Smith’s secret role in Stars Wars Episode IX? Of course, whether a fan believes this is up to them. Okay, Smith’s ability to act could land him an acting gig on any movie or television show. But how can you deduce that it is him from a picture? Now, some…

Merlin: Doctor Who Was Almost without Matt Smith

September 21, 2018

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Merlin Dear fans, there is a problem here or may have been a problem. The question posed now is why say that? Well, in this article by Hew Fullerton, fans see Matt Smith was one of two actors vying for the lead in the BBC series, Merlin. Okay, do get too upset here, as fans know he did not get the part and the rest is history. Now, fans are probably thinking, why would Snith even consider Merlin, because he…

Key Role: Matt Smith to Do Star Wars

August 29, 2018

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Key Role Well, well, well Matt Smith has done some good. According to this article by Galifradio, Matt Smith will play a key role in Star Wars Episode IX. Okay, is this a surprise? No, not really, because he is a great actor. What I take from this is Doctor Who producers cast some of the best in the business. Although all I know of Smith is Doctor Who, this fan is biased. His work on Doctor Who was amazing…

Tricky: Is There a Danger with a Shows Mythology?

August 22, 2018

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Ticky In this article from Digitalspy, Matt Smith makes the statement “it was tricky for his Doctor Who era not to get ‘caught up in its own mythology’.” Everyone knows mythology is fiction so one can suppose at some point Doctor Who is own mythology to some extent. When it comes to science fiction, the writers make up the content of each book, television show, movie and other forms of literature. So, a writer there is a need to be diligent and be…

Easter Egg: Connection Between the 50th and Twice

April 23, 2018

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Easter Egg In this article from Radio Times by Huw Fullerton, there seems to be a connection with The Day of the Doctor and Peter Capaldi’s last episode. I do find this intriguing and never really noticed it. But apparently, this is not the only Easter Egg as he calls them, but will be the only one I touch on. I did not pay close enough attention while watching the 5o Anniversary Special and did not notice the roundels on…

Created: RTD Makes Incarnations Beyond Whittaker

April 6, 2018

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Created In this article from Radio Times, there is some new information on the novelization of Rose. There are possible spoilers so read it at your own risk. As a fan, I do find it interesting, that Davies created more incarnations of the Doctor. Of course, it is only an opinion, and it may not be a shared opinion. Asking a question at this point is necessary. Why did Davies add this to the novel? The writer of the article believes…

Almost Wasn’t: Matt Smith Nearly Backed Out

March 28, 2018

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Almost Wasn’t I wonder now as I read this article, what Doctor Who would be like had Matt Smith backed out. Smith says he wobbled. So, he questioned his decision to take the role and almost wasn’t the Eleventh Doctor. What would the show look like if Smith backed out? Well, let’s say when Smith wobbled he did back out. As a fan, I want to know who Moffat considered for the role. According to Wikipedia, there were two other actors…

Fascination: Companions and Their Love for the Doctor

February 7, 2018

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Fascination Fans who watch Doctor Who can see that some of his companions fall in love with him. Their fascination with the Doctor does at times get to be too much. But it does not happen as often as fans think but it does take place from time to time. Sarah Jane As far as what one would call romantic interest, Sarah Jane is the first to come to mind. You cannot say that it was too much on her…