Doctor Who: News Roundup, March 9th, 2016
By Leah Tedesco
A compilation of various recent Doctor Who news from around the internet for March 9th, 2016
Despite the general trend toward eliminating hard copies of media in favor of virtual digital files, some folks still like to see their physical collections lined up on shelves. If you are one of these people and are looking for some bargain Doctor Who or other BBC merchandise, it may behoove you to head over to the BBC Shop. According to The Guardian, BBC Worldwide sent out a customer email stating that the shop will be closing on midnight of March 29th, 2016.
The focus has been shifted to the new BBC Store, which provides online media downloads, and is already available to customers in the United Kingdom. As for other markets,
"BBC Worldwide said it was keeping its digital DVD and merchandise stores open in the US and Canada. The global service will shut its operation in stages, with the last order deadline for customers in the “rest of the world” set for 14 March, across Europe on 21 March, and finally the UK on 29 March."
Kids are a huge part of the Doctor Who fandom. Some of them have even become famous, themselves, as is the case with 12-year-old George Buckland aka Mini Matt Smith. He not only attends conventions — at which he is in high demand for photos and autographs — dressed as the Eleventh Doctor, but he is also known for interviewing many actors from the show. These interviews take place at conventions, and can be seen on his Youtube channel. Also on his channel, you can find additional content, such as other convention happenings and merchandise unboxings. His latest interview is with Strax actor Dan Starkey at GEEKS Swind-Con 2016.
According to Chad,
"George’s YouTube channel has also recently paired with Maker Studios, one of the worlds biggest content creator companies which is owned by Disney.He uses the . . . events to raise money for Dreams Come True – a charity which helps children with life limiting conditions have a dream come true.. . .And as a thanks for all his hard work and support, the charity has built him a life-sized tardis, which is kept in the conservatory of the house."
More from Doctor Who
- Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor Who Christmas special is a “complete reinvention”
- Ncuti Gatwa is “so nervous” to take on Doctor Who role
- The Doctor and Donna are better than ever in “Wild Blue Yonder”
- Take the Black: House of the Dragon season 2 trailer hints, the Fallout show, and more
- Jodie Whittaker didn’t pick up on any of the hate for her version of the Doctor
We at Doctor Who Watch love reporting on local Doctor Who events from all over the world. According to All Over Albany, the Schenectady County Public Library will be hosting a free Doctor Who Team Trivia Night on Thursday, March 31st, 2016 at 6 PM in the McChesney Room at the Central Library, 99 Clinton Street, Schenectady, New York. According to the library’s Facebook page, they are “[l]ooking for teams of 2-6 people aged 14 and older to join in on some fun!” There will be “[p]rizes for top teams and costumes are HIGHLY encouraged!” For those planning to attend, team pre-registration forms can be filled out here.
Schenectady County Public Library Doctor Who Team Trivia Night – credit: scpl.org
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