Doctor Who, Resolution: director calls special a “popcorn” “blockbuster”

The director of the Doctor Who New Year’s special, Wayne Yip told Doctor Who Magazine that the the special, titled Resolution, will be a “blockbuster”. “I hope that new fans have a great time because it’s such a popcorn, blockbuster version of Doctor Who.” And, according to the magazine, “an ambitious opening sequence sets the tone … >

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Doctor Who, Resolution: the story behind the rainbow scarf

The inspiration for the rainbow scarf Jodie Whittaker wears in the Doctor Who New Year’s special, Resolution came from the series’ make-up designer Claire Pritchard-Jones and her husband, production designer Arwel Wyn Jones. Showrunner Chris Chibnall explains in Doctor Who Magazine. “Claire bought Arwel a scarf for Christmas. He wore it around the production. Ray … >

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Is the Doctor Who New Year’s special, ‘Resolution’ the de facto Series 11 finale?

In an interview in TV & Satellite Week, guest star Charlotte Ritchie, who plays Lin in Resolution, said something very interesting. “It’s a massive test for the Doctor, but she knows she has the best people by her side to face this challenge. It’s all about bravery, teamwork and people from different backgrounds coming together … >

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Doctor Who New Year’s Special: new cast announcements

According to the Radio Times, the BBC has announced three cast members for the Doctor Who New Year’s Special. The guest cast list and the names of their characters: Charlotte Ritchie: Lin Nikesh Patel: Mitch Daniel Adegboyega: Aaron Cultbox had previously reported that Daniel Adegboyega’s CV on his agent’s website listed his character’s name as Isaac Sinclair. This discrepancy … >

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Doctor Who, The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos: the Desolation connection

Some interesting concurrences have appeared in the publicity photos released for the tenth and final episode of Doctor Who Series 11, The Battle of Ranskoor Ave Kolos released by the BBC. The insignia on the sleeve of Commander Paltraki (Mark Addy) shows three stars. The planet given the warning designation “Desolation” in the second Doctor Who … >

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