When the BBC announced the heap to bringDoctor Whoto Disney+ exclusivelyoutside the UK yesterday , they strictly said that the bargain was simply for distribution right . But now it seems that that might not be the font … andDoctor Whomight abruptly be getting co - produced by Disney .
Charlotte Moore , BBC ’s chief content police officer told theTelegraph , “ We are thrilled to announce this exciting global partnership with Disney who are the consummate married person to lend this very British show to the relaxation of the universe , ” but the newspaper further added that the sight does in fact let in both funding for the show from Disney , and that while repay showrunner Russell T. Davies will maintain an “ overall creative vision ” for Doctor Who , Disney will have some level of say in the creative decisions for the series .
The BBC has partnered with studios before so as to allow their content to hit a wider consultation — this newfangled era of Doctor Who alone is also being made in partwith the help of Sony — once again allow the serial publication access code to more cash in hand and tools that it too has n’t had as a solely BBC endeavour . The goal of the atomic number 27 - production mass is to give Doctor Who a bigger budget , which will countenance for more “ cinematic output moments ” and open up up the threshold for more stars to to be a part of the serial . But it kind of feels like an odd choice for a show that create its cultus classic status on depressed budget solutions for especial effect , and made a habit of picking up relative unknowns for major roles . I mean , whatever the BBC wants to do , I guess , but does Disney really require its Mickey - Mouse - gloved hand in another big dealership ?
The fifteenth Doctor, Ncuti GatwaScreenshot: BBC
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