The Walt Disney Company ended its co-production deal with Doctor Who, leading to a creative rethink at the BBC.
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Updated Jul 3
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What happened
The Walt Disney Company ended its co-production deal with Doctor Who, leading to a creative rethink at the BBC.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Matt Brittin reaffirmed the BBC's commitment to Doctor Who while the BBC puts the show out to tender.Sub-event
Commentary on Disney+'s performance and historical context of the Doctor Who franchise.1 source
Disney ditched the Doctor Who co-production deal, prompting a creative rethink at the BBC.1 source
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The entities involved
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The Walt Disney Company
American multinational mass media company
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BBC Studios
British content company and a commercial subsidiary of the BBC
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Russell T Davies
Welsh screenwriter and television producer
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