Notes from a Designer: October 2013

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Global Event: The Day of the Doctor

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Doctor Who is 50 years old, and more popular than ever! That's right, the well loved BBC geek-fi show is turning 50 with a global event like the world's never seen. "The Day of the Doctor" happens on November 23, 2013, and has been described by series producer Marcus Wilson as a "love letter to the fans" and by the controller of BBC One, Danny Cohen, as an "event drama". The event will be shown in several countries. The special will also be shown concurrently in 3D at cinemas across the world.

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Doctor Who Tenth Doctor Collage Black T-Shirt

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David Tennant, Billie Piper, John Hurt, Joanna Page, Jemma Redgrave, Matt Smith, various Zygons and Galeks, and possibly some surprises, will star. It was filmed in 3D, in England, and is billed as the worlds biggest drama simulcast.
Twitter hashtag #SaveTheDay is one way to stay in touch with this incredible event! Here are some awesome items you can buy NOW to get ready for the big day.

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Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Coasters Set of 12

Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Chrome TARDIS Floating Pen

Read the BBC press release here!

Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Art Print Poster

Here's my sob story. When I was a kid, we had to create our own costumes out of whatever we could find around the house. Whether it was that my parents wanted us to be creative, or they didn't want to waste money on costumes (I think that was it), I ended up using cardboard boxes, old sheets, and crap I found in the basement, to make costumes. Most of them were pretty unsuccessful, but what the heck they still got me some candy at the end of the day! Nowadays, what little girl doesn't want to be a Disney princess? If I had a daughter, I think I would indulge her.