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In this week’s episode of Temple of Geeks Who Review, Host Elizabeth and guest Monica dive deep into the recent bombshell news: the Doctor Who and Disney partnership is no longer going forward!
The End of the Doctor Who/Disney Era
We break down our initial reactions, the disappointment, and the lack of surprise, and analyze the incredible opportunities that Disney+ missed. From failing to advertise the 60-year-old franchise to the massive merchandising failures (where are the Weeping Angel Loungefly bags?!), we discuss why this deal ultimately collapsed and what it means for global access to the show.
Plus, we look ahead at the streaming landscape. Will Doctor Who land at Warner Bros./HBO Max, Netflix, Apple TV+, or Prime Video? What are the biggest challenges the BBC will face in finding a new home that respects creative control and avoids the pitfalls of the broken streaming model?
Show Notes (Timestamps)
[0:00] Intro: Welcome to Temple of Geeks Who Review & The Big News
[0:55] Initial Reactions: Disappointed, But Not Surprised
[2:15] The Missed Opportunity: Disney+ Fails to Build a Doctor Who Hub
[4:40] The Few Positives: Global Simulcasting & Ad-Free Viewing
[6:10] The Merch Failure: Why Disney Didn’t Capitalize on Doctor Who Merchandising
[9:05] Creative Control & Fan Reactions: Addressing “Too Woke” Claims and Showrunner Russell T Davies [11:30] The Search for a New Home: Analyzing Potential Streamers (HBO Max, Netflix, Apple TV+, Prime Video)
[14:05] Conclusion: The Challenge of the “Broken” Streaming Model
Temple of Geek’s Who Review
Temple of Geek’s Who Review is a podcast dedicated to the British television series “Doctor Who”. Here we discuss news related to Doctor Who news, trivia, deep dives, and more.
Our Doctor Who-inspired podcast is hosted by Elizabeth “Lady of Time Cosplay” and Nate “Doc In The Box”. The series also features special guests from the Doctor Who community. You can stream the podcast on Spotify / iHeart Radio / Apple Podcasts / / Stitcher / Pandora/ YouTube and more.
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