Dan Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Oh, I know that the actors are warned going in that this is going to be fucking grueling. As you say, Tennant aged ten years in his three-plus seasons. It's true that being told "this is really gonna suck, you guys" is nowhere near as effective as looking back after the fact and realizing just how badly you were put through the ringer. And yes, the BBC is far more to blame for things. I think it's true that when Moffat took over it got exponentially worse - Smith's publicity and touring commitments were far, far longer and more exhausting than Tennant's had been, and Tennant's were pretty bad - but you're right, that has to be laid much more strongly at the Beeb's feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z32wlgqEvio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donomark Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I can't stop watching that animated video. I like how Clara's wearing a sweater with a "?" on it, as both a symbol of the companion and a reminder of the JNT days where all the doctors wore that on their clothes. I gotta be honest guys, I'm very unsure about an older Doctor taking the reins in this modern age. Having gotten into the show in the modern era, I'm sure my trepidations are largely unfounded, but since Capaldi is the oldest actor cast I'm concerned how long he can keep at the job. I'm also wondering if an older Doctor can connect with modern viewers who are used to their Doctors embodying an old man in a young man's body. Not saying this is doomed to fail, but I am a bit anxious over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I can understand your concerns. As an old-timer who's historically more used to older Doctors than you are, this didn't faze me (unlike, frankly, the initial news of Matt Smith's casting, the first time ever a Doctor was younger than me). On top of which, Capaldi is A) terrifically charismatic and B) enormously energetic, so I'm inclined to think he can keep up. However, yeah, I completely get what you're saying. We'll know in a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 As an old-timer who's historically more used to older Doctors than you are, this didn't faze me (unlike, frankly, the initial news of Matt Smith's casting, the first time ever a Doctor was younger than me). Must....resist.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Go watch In the Thick of It and/or In the Loop. Honestly, Capaldi's performance as Malcom Tucker is what sold me on him as the Doctor. And frankly, the fact that he seems to be actively fighting against most of the bullshit that Moffat's pulled in the last few years makes me encouraged for the series to come. (Plus, not gonna lie, my dream is Capaldi going full Malcom on Moffat.) And Capaldi is 56, i don't think he'll be keeling over on set, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Fhr-HapZE But damn, does Moffat love that "you've redecorated" line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjoyadet Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I would not be surprised if Grunkle Stan from Gravity Falls is actually a Time Lord. He keeps secrets from his grandkids as well as 11 did with Amy and Rory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 According to The Mirror:Jenna-Louise Coleman will depart the show with this year's Christmas episode. If it's true, I'm cool with it; she's cute, but she hasn't done much for me as a Companion so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 I love her, but she doesn't fit with this Doctor in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 I love her, but she doesn't fit with this Doctor in my opinion. You haven't seen her with this Doctor, unless you watched the rough cut of the first episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Aesthetically, she doesn't fit in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 It's The Mirror. I'll believe it when a legitimate news source has something to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Exactly. I wouldn't believe most of the British Press even if they told me the sky was blue and water was wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Aesthetically, she doesn't fit in my opinion. I don't know what religion has to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 The episode titles and writers are: 1 - Deep Breath (by Steven Moffat)2 - Into The Dalek (by Phil Ford and Steven Moffat)3 - Robot Of Sherwood (by Mark Gatiss)4 - Listen (by Steven Moffat) 5 - Time Heist (by Stephen Thompson and Steven Moffat) 6 - The Caretaker (by Gareth Roberts and Steven Moffat) 7 - Kill The Moon (by Peter Harness) 8 - Mummy On The Orient Express (by Jamie Mathieson) 9 - Flatline (by Jamie Mathieson) 10 - In The Forest Of The Night (by Frank Cottrell Boyce) 11/12 - Dark Water/Death In Heaven (by Steven Moffat) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Man with a Box Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Is it just me or is Moffat writing more this season than usual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 No, the showrunner typically writes or co-writes about half the season. This is pretty normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Man with a Box Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 No, the showrunner typically writes or co-writes about half the season. This is pretty normal. Cool, looking forward to the Gatiss episode. I like the sound of the title and I've been a fan of a lot of episodes he's written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 No, the showrunner typically writes or co-writes about half the season. This is pretty normal. Cool, looking forward to the Gatiss episode. I like the sound of the title and I've been a fan of a lot of episodes he's written. Same here. That one sounds like a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Man with a Box Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Just out of curiosity how many people going to check out the theater showing next Monday? I managed to get most of my crew together who saw Day of the Doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Wendee and I are going to the 7:00 showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'm going to the cinema on Saturday, with a live Q&A from Leicester Square after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donomark Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 All of those titles sound pretty kickass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 7 and 8 sound like tha bomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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