Disney, Doctor Who and BBC
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Disney has pulled out of its Doctor Who partnership with the BBC after just two series following what critics called the show’s “woke” rebrand.
As Deadline notes, each episode of the Disney-produced Doctor Who seasons cost somewhere around $13 million, making them a rather expensive endeavor for the studio. That price tag was likely a big factor in Disney’s decision to end the deal, and it now seems like the BBC’s plan going forward will be to play to fans’ nostalgia
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