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Doctor Who boss Russell T Davies “kind of hopes” the streaming bubble pops

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As a film enthusiast who has seen the rise and fall of various television trends over the past few decades, I must say that the current state of streaming platforms leaves me with a sense of unease. Having witnessed the evolution of content creation since the early days of Doctor Who, it’s hard not to feel a pang of nostalgia for the good old days when 8 pm dramas about lawyers or health centers ruled the airwaves.

The current showrunner of Doctor Who, Russell T Davies, is orchestrating one of the most significant makeovers in the series’ 60-year span. This transformation is made possible by a substantial financial boost from Disney, leading to a significant rise in the show’s budget.

The portrayal of ‘Doctor Who’ on Disney+ has been underwhelming, to put it mildly. Although the British science fiction series garnered a steady viewership among its intended audience, it fell short in attracting a broader spectator base. To add to this, the latest season featuring Ncuti Gatwa as the main character, the Time Lord, was quite inconsistent. Some episodes, like “73 Yards” and “Boom,” were exceptional, while others such as “Space Babies” and “The Devil’s Chord” were less impressive.

Currently, the future of the Whoniverse within Disney is uncertain, but rest assured, there’s at least another season and a spinoff, titled “The War Between the Land and the Sea“, set to debut at Disney.

Although his own series has been adapted for streaming, Davies remains somewhat skeptical about the long-term success of this format. In the future, he expresses a desire to see television return to producing 8 p.m. dramas about legal professionals or healthcare facilities, or programs that educate people on how to create TV content.

Regarding his view on the streaming model, he stated during an interview with BBC Today (as reported by Deadline), “With so many streaming platforms, excessive funding, and not everyone tuning in, it’s unsustainable financially for all parties involved.

“The streamers are heading for a South Sea bubble,” he concludes, adding that he “kind of hopes” it happens. In the meantime, Doctor Who continues. On Christmas Day, the show’s traditional festive special returns with “Joy to the World,” starring Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan. Check out the new trailer!

Doctor Who bosses warn writers about using artificial intelligence

As a dedicated cinephile, I’ve always admired the long-standing careers of Russell T Davies and Steven Moffat in the television realm. Their insights into the industry carry significant importance. In this digital age, even with AI capabilities advancing to the point where it can draft entire scripts, albeit with occasional blunders, both caution against relying on AI-generated scripts.

In an interview with Radio Times, Steven Moffat shared his thoughts on artificial intelligence. He stated, “Human beings are incredibly affordable; we’re effectively replacing humans every day. And unlike any other historical event, the more we employ it, the worse it becomes.” He explained, “As more content is generated by AI, it starts to assimilate its own content, creating a vicious cycle where it continuously degrades itself.

Davies noted that television has operated according to those principles for quite some time, and it seems like you’re describing many networks with your explanation!

AI gets better every day, sure, but it’ll only ever be able to copy the human content it feeds off.

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2024-12-17 22:41

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