The TARDIS got a new - if somewhat familiar - lick of pink paint
- Publication: SFX
- Date: issue 369 (September 2023)
- Author:
- Page: 16
- Language: English
The TARDIS got a new - if somewhat familiar - lick of pink paint for its arrival in London on 12 July. No, it's not (sadly) the return of the Happiness Patrol, but rather a cross-promotion for Warner Bros blockbuster movie Barbie, which stars new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa as a Ken.
Season 20 is the latest blu-ray release for Doctor Who: The Collection. Due for release in September, this Peter Davison box set is the biggest in the series so far, including studio footage and a(nother) revamped version of "The Five Doctors". For more information see page 78.
The Complete New Who Blu-ray Collectors Set has been announced for release in the US on 14 November. Alongside every episode from 2005-2013, it features remastered versions of series 1-4 and new extras from David Tennant and Russell T Davies. Limited to 6,000 copies, it comes with a certificate of authenticity and a set of five Titan figures.
The Fourteenth Doctor's new sonic screwdriver was revealed on Wednesday19 July ahead of the release of Character Options' toy replica at San Diego Comic-Con 2023. The limited-edition version has an exclusive "electro plated" finish, with five brand new sound and light effects. Online stock sold out within eight hours, with a restock due in a few months. A standard retail version will also be made available soon. Four new character posters were also revealed, featuring the two newest Doctors, Donna and Ruby - these were only available to social media at the time of going to press.
Covers for the latest chapters in the Big Finish anniversary series Once And Future have been revealed. Two's Company stars Colin Baker as the Doctor, alongside Camille Coduri as Jackie Tyler and Michelle Ryan as Lady Christina de Souza. The Martian Invasion Of Planetoid 50 stars David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor, alongside Michelle Gomez as Missy, and the return of the Paternoster Gang.
New Target novels have been announced for release in January 2024, based on the 60th anniversary specials. "The Star Beast" is written by Gary Russell, "Wild Blue Yonder" by Mark Morris and "The Giggle" by James Goss.
Filming has completed for the 2024 season of Doctor Who. The 15 July wrap for season 14 was confirmed by showrunner Russell T Davies on Instagram.
The Tom Baker Record Collection is released by Demon on 15 September. The box set, limited to 600 copies, features audio dramas, interviews with, and a reading by the Fourth Doctor. Each set has a print signed by Tom Baker.
Doctor Who is on BBC One and Disney+ from November.
Celebrating 60 years of
SCI-FACT! "The Star Beast" is based on a 1980 comic strip In Doctor Who Weekly. It% also been adapted as an audio drama by Big Finish.
Caption: The Tom Baker Dream! Collection. 'Nuff said.
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- APA 6th ed.: (issue 369 (September 2023)). The TARDIS got a new - if somewhat familiar - lick of pink paint. SFX p. 16.
- MLA 7th ed.: "The TARDIS got a new - if somewhat familiar - lick of pink paint." SFX [add city] issue 369 (September 2023), 16. Print.
- Chicago 15th ed.: "The TARDIS got a new - if somewhat familiar - lick of pink paint." SFX, edition, sec., issue 369 (September 2023)
- Turabian: "The TARDIS got a new - if somewhat familiar - lick of pink paint." SFX, issue 369 (September 2023), section, 16 edition.
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