Disney+ Kills Doctor Who Partnership
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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.
Disney's decision means that the creatives behind Doctor Who now have the freedom to shop the show around to other potential partners, including other streamers. Depending on when the decision was actually made, this could already be happening.
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