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Copy: Can RTD Follow Star Trek’s Model

July 23, 2023

google.com, pub-ca-pub-6067120031842370, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 Copy Most Americans know about Star Trek and Doctor Who. These iconic shows air the first time in the 1960s, They are both successful, but the number of different eras of Star Trek is more. Therefore, Star Trek has a great model for RTD to copy. According to this ScreenRant article, RTD needs to follow the Star Trek model rather than the Marvel Universe model. He bases his opinion on how successful Star Trek is. Star Trek…

Ncuti Gatwa: BBC Presents Him as The Next Doctor

May 8, 2022

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Ncuti Gatwa Wow, according to this article, the BBC presents Ncuti Gatwa as the next Doctor. Does this come as a surprise? This can be a surprise for some fans. But being a fan, it does not come as that big of a surprise. One question comes to mind about his casting. How will fans react? Those who know him as an actor know he will do a great job. What about those who don’t know him. To be honest,…

Minority: Will Russell Davies Play the Bame Game

October 13, 2021

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Minority Well, Colin Baker, the sixth doctor, tells digital spy what he thinks about the next doctor. In this article, the author believes the BBC and Davies will cast someone who is a minority? Casting someone of a minority for some fans will be a problem. Let me clarify. There are fans from the early years who resist change. These are the same ones who complained so harshly about the casting of Jodie. Who knows what fans will think if…

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

August 16, 2021

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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 isn’t terrible. There are…

Michael Sheen: Possible Replacement for Jodie

January 23, 2021

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Michael Sheen As most of the Doctor Who world knows, the rumor is Jodie is not returning for Season 14. So, media and fans are making recommendations as to will replace her. In this article from GiantFreakinRobot, Michael Sheen is their suggestion for the next Doctor. Is it too early for these articles? Yeah, it is only suggestions or maybe how they see it. But Season 13 isn’t in production, and the media is trying to fill the spot. Fans see…

United States: Will Chibnall cast an American

January 15, 2021

Actors, News

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American Doctor The news from Fanside is that Whoopi Goldberg wants to be the 14th Doctor. At least, that is the news from this article. From a fan standpoint, one has to look at all aspects of the role. Do fans want an American playing this iconic character? Not all fans will agree with a change from British to American. Some fans may be open to a change, but some of Doctor Who’s fans are not up for an actor…

Ninth’s Return: Eccleston Returning to Doctor Who

December 16, 2020

Actors, Doctors

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Ninth’s Return There is good news for Doctor Who fans. At least for those who are fans of the Ninth Doctor. Who cares why Christopher Eccleston left the role of the Doctor. There very well be some bad feelings for some fans. Things happen, and people make choices they feel are right for them. As fans, some may get mad about Eccleston leaving the role of the Doctor. But in this article, there is confirmation of the Ninth’s Return. According to…

Too Often and Too Little: Monsters of Doctor Who

April 29, 2020

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Too Often or Too Little In a recent ScreemRant article, Dan Peeke gives his opinion of five characters used too often, and five characters used too little. Some fans may agree with his opinion, but other fans will not. To be honest, some of the ones he mentions are not ones this fan wants to see more. Of course, every fan’s opinion is different. Too Often There is some relevance in saying the Cybermen and Daleks appear too often. Outside…

Reunion: Movie About Doctor Who and Torchwood

August 10, 2019

TV Show and spin offs

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Reunion According to this article from Radio Times, there was a conversation about doing a reunion movie. Okay, you may ask about what? There is not any reason to beat around the bush. Doctor Who always hate to see characters leave the show, but love it, even more, when they come back for at least one more appearance. There were a lot of fans who hated to see Rose, Captain Jack, and the tenth Doctor leave. So, wouldn’t it be…

Piper, Billie: Does She Return to Doctor Who

June 5, 2019

Actors, Companions

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Piper Let’s start with saying there are many Rose Tyler fans in the world of Doctor Who. Billie Piper, in the beginning, was likable as Rose. Therefore she has a following. Those who are real fans want to see Rose return to Doctor Who. Well, according to this article, that may be in the works. Now, will this happen? Who knows? The article has several tweets from multiple sources but does it give a clear picture? At least to this…