The BBC is apparently looking to build “hi-tech visitor attractions around the globe”, competing with US theme park giants Disney, Paramount and NBC Universal.

The Guardian reports that “Doctor Who [is] to vie with US superheroes as BBC develops 3D film experiences for parks abroad as well as partnership with Paramount London.”

3D filmed experiences are being developed by the BBC for new theme parks abroad and the planned Paramount London site in Ebbsfleet, Kent, with another new BBC entertainment venture set to be unveiled in Asia later this month.

Stephen Davies, BBC Worldwide’s director of live entertainment commented: “We’re always interested in working with partners who can help us extend fans’ enjoyment of the BBC brands they love. Abroad, we’re looking for fixed-attraction opportunities in Asia and we operate and license a number of UK attractions, including CBeebies Land and the Doctor Who Experience, and we’re looking forward to running Countryfile Live at Blenheim this August.”

A billion-dollar Warner Bros destination is currently being built in Abu Dhabi and will open in 2018, while IMG Worlds of Adventure in Dubai is set to open this summer. Disney unveiled the first pictures of its new 14-acre Star Wars Lands sites in Florida and California last month.

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Season 10 is expected to begin filming this month and will air on BBC One in spring 2017.

> Here’s everything we know so far about Season 10.

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