Dr Who… Awesome News If You're A Fan

Dr Who… Awesome News If You're A Fan

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Zad

12,700 posts

236 months

Thursday 21st June 2018
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You might want to stop now to be honest. The Matt Smith era was all about his companions, meanwhile he spins on his heel, gurning. That isn't to say there weren't occasional good episodes, but they were the exception. I wish they had given River Song her own spin-off series, perhaps giving the main series a bit of a rest.

FourWheelDrift

88,523 posts

284 months

Wednesday 18th July 2018
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You just can't get rid of Tennant - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSRAoSCO2O0

Evangelion

7,729 posts

178 months

Thursday 19th July 2018
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Zad said:
... I wish they had given River Song her own spin-off series ...
So do I, then I might not have had to put up with her in Doctor Who. Every time I heard that "Hello, sweetie," I wanted to smash the telly!

FourWheelDrift

88,523 posts

284 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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anonymous-user

54 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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I wont be watching this out of protest for the casting of a woman doctor

However one company working in conjunction with the BBC has announced a streaming service that will show the programmes 24 hours later with a suitable male voice dubbed over the words spoken b y the doctor
This will offer some sense of normality and may make it possible for me to continue watching the programme

mygoldfishbowl

3,702 posts

143 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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techiedave said:
I wont be watching this out of protest for the casting of a woman doctor

However one company working in conjunction with the BBC has announced a streaming service that will show the programmes 24 hours later with a suitable male voice dubbed over the words spoken b y the doctor
This will offer some sense of normality and may make it possible for me to continue watching the programme
I suppose it may be watchable if you turn the picture off as well.

tangerine_sedge

4,777 posts

218 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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mygoldfishbowl said:
techiedave said:
I wont be watching this out of protest for the casting of a woman doctor

However one company working in conjunction with the BBC has announced a streaming service that will show the programmes 24 hours later with a suitable male voice dubbed over the words spoken b y the doctor
This will offer some sense of normality and may make it possible for me to continue watching the programme
I suppose it may be watchable if you turn the picture off as well.
I'm more excited for the next series than I have been for a long time. I've seen Doctors come and Doctors go, and they've all brought something good to the role. JW may be divisive, could be great or dreadful, but at least its an interesting change to a character thats managed to survive over 50 years.

Gaspowered

311 posts

165 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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I can't help thinking that the new sonic screwdriver looks a little...... rampant.

Rumblestripe

2,939 posts

162 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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techiedave said:
I wont be watching this out of protest for the casting of a woman doctor

However one company working in conjunction with the BBC has announced a streaming service that will show the programmes 24 hours later with a suitable male voice dubbed over the words spoken b y the doctor
This will offer some sense of normality and may make it possible for me to continue watching the programme
My word that'll learn 'em.

It might be great, it might be awful it will be nothing to do with the gender of the main character. You are being silly, immature and misogynist, you can pick for yourself which of these is your main stimulus.

Please tell me you are joking and over dubbing my a male isn't a thing.

Moonhawk

10,730 posts

219 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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Gaspowered said:
I can't help thinking that the new sonic screwdriver looks a little...... rampant.
Maybe they are looking to expand the merchandising opportunities - Anne Summers Doctor Who range hehe

Moonhawk

10,730 posts

219 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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Rumblestripe said:
Please tell me you are joking and over dubbing my a male isn't a thing.
I think a squadron of Parrots may be incoming......

Sparky137

869 posts

181 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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Rumblestripe said:
My word that'll learn 'em.

It might be great, it might be awful it will be nothing to do with the gender of the main character. You are being silly, immature and misogynist, you can pick for yourself which of these is your main stimulus.

Please tell me you are joking and over dubbing my a male isn't a thing.
I have no issue with a gender change for the Doctor but in my opinion Jodie Whittaker is not the right person for the role. I feel that she has very little presence and does not connect with the audience in the way better actresses do.

My wife has read that in audience test screenings her acting has not gone down well and many scenes have had to be changed and re-shot because she does not connect with the audience.

Like them or not, Missy (Michelle Gomez) and River Song (Alex Kingston) have the stage presence and characterisations that Jodie Whittaker may be lacking. I will watch it but I fear that it will crash and burn with Jodie when the choice of another actress for the role could have made it so much better.

Time will tell and I hope the BBC hasn't made a big mistake that kills off Dr Who for good.

otolith

56,135 posts

204 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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Hmm. Trailer isn't doing much for me. But then we haven't really seen her play the part yet, so it's not the Doctor, just some random person.

crofty1984

15,859 posts

204 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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Moonhawk said:
Gaspowered said:
I can't help thinking that the new sonic screwdriver looks a little...... rampant.
Maybe they are looking to expand the merchandising opportunities - Anne Summers Doctor Who range hehe
Doctor Ooh.

TheAngryDog

12,407 posts

209 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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Moonhawk said:
Rumblestripe said:
Please tell me you are joking and over dubbing my a male isn't a thing.
I think a squadron of Parrots may be incoming......
Brought by TARDIS...

Rumblestripe

2,939 posts

162 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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Moonhawk said:
Rumblestripe said:
Please tell me you are joking and over dubbing my a male isn't a thing.
I think a squadron of Parrots may be incoming......
Very likely, can I request a V formation and smoke on! wobble

LoonyTunes

3,362 posts

75 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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I've got to be honest and say that her accent in the released trailer really put me off.

Moonhawk

10,730 posts

219 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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ash73 said:
Trailer does look a bit crap, and I don't like her outfit. Time will tell, anyhow.
I think her accent is going to grate.

Edit: ^snap

Tuna

19,930 posts

284 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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Sparky137 said:
My wife has read that in audience test screenings her acting has not gone down well and many scenes have had to be changed and re-shot because she does not connect with the audience.
I'd be interested to hear where you've read that - can't find a reference for it with a quick search.

There is a *lot* of bhing from 'fans' though. Who'da thought gender was such a big issue?

I'm nervous of Chibnal saying it's going to be 'accessible' with no previous monsters. Makes sense not to force potential fans to know endless Who lore, but there's always a risk they ditch too much and it's just not 'Doctor Who'.

Still looking forward to it after the trailer though. Jodie has a nice edge to her. If they can bring that out in the scripts, it's going to be fun.


Halb

53,012 posts

183 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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THey should just bring Tom Baker back