Doctor Who

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I still think it's a huge mistake the BBC giving control over Doctor Who to Bad Wolf (Sony). Depending on the deal this could turn into a Spiderman situation.  And what's wrong with Roathe Lock?  Probably want the studio retinal money.  I know RTD was good but why didn't they set up a sub company with in BBC Studios.  That way creative control would be with that company but the BBC would own it.  Madness.

The BBC still owns Doctor Who - Bad Wolf will just be making it for them. It's BBC One and BBC Studios who will be ordering the new episodes from Bad Wolf, so I think it's fair to assume they will have substantial oversight. In any case, the key players in the Bad Wolf series are the same people who helmed a hugely successful period of the show previously, so I'm not as concerned as I might have been.

As for the studio, by all accounts Wolf Studios is an upgrade in terms of studio space and technical standards. It's meant to be one of the best facilities in the country.

It's what deal has been made.  Will the BBC own any of the new monsters? Do the BBC own the props and costumes?  What money are Bad Wolf getting from sales of the show globally and merchandise?  It's the finer detail I am worries about.  Don't for get there was rumour of a Whoniverse.  Do Bad Wolf own those shows?  If so Bad Wolf can use the Whoniverse to make lots more money.  The BBC might not own them out right those shows could be co owned.  Bad news if the BBC is trying to make money for it's self in the future.  It's rumoured Bad Wolf are spending more money per episode then they are in it for the bigger picture here.  It will be like Big Finish.  They will pay the BBC to use the rights but the shows will be owned by them.