New Doctor Who Logo

New Logo, New Doctor, New Companion

By Steven Lloyd Wilson | Posted Under Trade News | Comments (38)

Hat tip to the lovely Cindy for sending in the new “Doctor Who” logo. How do I know that she is lovely? Because she sent me the new “Doctor Who” logo, it is all very tautological.

Since the Doctor transcends mortal dimensionality, his logo cannot be debuted without the added dimension of time, hence a video:

Roland Emmerich, please listen carefully. The most stimulating part of your $50 million five minutes of 2012 was listening to John Cusack moan repeatedly. The BBC slaps up twenty seconds of fade in video and a single sound effect and they just sent chills through about six million people. This is the difference between the guy who owns a suit and the guy who owns a room.

I hate custom cell phone rings. I don’t want to hear somebody else’s phone inquiring as to the identity of the releaser of the hounds. That said, if I heard someone’s cell phone make the TARDIS noise, I would … well I can’t think of a Priscoesque superlative descriptor, and really I’d probably just say something polite and they’d think I was a serial killer.

In any case, here’s a picture from the set of the new “Doctor Who” series, with our new Doctor (Matt Smith) and his new companion Amy Pond (Karen Gillam):

Ugh. She’s entirely too pixie, and he’s entirely too Tucker Carlson. Well, I hated Tennant the first time I saw him (“they killed Eccleston? And gave us this scrawny guy with poofy hair?”) and I didn’t much like Donna for the first part of the Christmas Special that she was in, so I suppose it’s mandatory to give them a chance. Hell, it can’t be as bad as “K9: The Series.”

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The new logo is awesome. They used to change the logo every couple of Doctors. Now, if they would only bring back the original theme music and drop the orchestral version.

It always takes me a while to get used to a new Doctor, but I'm willing to give them a chance. Still, I like my Doctor's older, with a younger male sidekick.

Posted by: BWeaves at October 7, 2009 9:57 AM

i would totally do cindy.

and by "do", i mean platonically treat her to a spa-day.

Posted by: gp at October 7, 2009 9:57 AM

A friend of mine has the TARDIS cell-phone ring. It is awesome. I'd get it myself, except my phone is so old it doesn't do that stuff.

Yeah, I'll give him a chance. I have no other choice, except to stop watching Doctor Who, and that will never happen.

Posted by: Tarn at October 7, 2009 10:13 AM

No.

Posted by: Nicole at October 7, 2009 10:18 AM

She is adorable. He looks like a fey, English version of Breckin Meyer.

Posted by: muttleycrew at October 7, 2009 10:18 AM

I feel like this came up once, and there were at least four Pajibites on here with a Tardis cell phone ring. I forced my hubby to make me one as he swiped the sound effect from the BBC website years ago.

That said, I watched Ten before I saw Nine and loved them both. I will give these folks a lot of leeway before I say "bad artistic decision, I'm not watching any more", especially after the Donna arc when she went from one of my least favorite characters to Best Companion Ever in my eyes by the end of the series. The only thing I am waiting for is for them to finish her damn storyline instead of leaving her in the crapper. but they've got what, two more specials before regeneration into this kiddo? Benefit of the doubt, I give it.

Posted by: Anne (in Reno) at October 7, 2009 10:36 AM

[Insert appropriate fangirl noise here]
[Insert tears over the loss of David Tennant here]
[Insert joy over the departure of Donna Noble here]
[Insert google search for "Tardis Ringtone" here]

Posted by: esme at October 7, 2009 10:37 AM

That logo is pretty damn sweet. And since it's No Whining Wednesday, I will leave it at that.

Posted by: jM at October 7, 2009 10:44 AM

Bu she has such pretty red hair. I always give people with pretty red hair the benefit of the doubt.

Posted by: Michin at October 7, 2009 10:55 AM

I may or may not know something about Donna. I can say most likely we will have a resolution. From what I've heard, which of course isn't gospel. Just in case anyone suspects I'm some sort of Doctor Who know-all. I'm not.

I hated the idea of Donna as companion to begin with, but really came to like her in the end. I am going to be very sad to see DT leave, and I'm really not sure about this new Who, but I'll watch and see.

Posted by: Carrie at October 7, 2009 10:56 AM

I'm with jM. If I can't say anything nice, [redacted].

Posted by: branded at October 7, 2009 11:02 AM

That new logo looks like a dreidel.

Posted by: AM at October 7, 2009 11:04 AM

I just attempted to pimp my phone with that ringtone... epic fail. Just sounded like a cat squealing.

Posted by: jim of the lower case at October 7, 2009 11:21 AM

Cool logo. One of things I love about the BBC is that they think damn long and hard before changing things. Different isn't always better.

If Dr. Who were an American show, we'd be on our 5th version of that sound and the TARDIS itself would look like an ATM or a Coke machine or a Whole Foods...

Posted by: Jacktrade at October 7, 2009 11:43 AM

Thanks Jacktrade, now I am going to picture an American Doctor going around in a Whole Food Tardis. The sad thing is I would be his companion just for the Tardis then be greatly disappointed becaus eof the lack of delicuous food inside :-(

Posted by: Angelmonster at October 7, 2009 11:53 AM

Yeah, SLW, that's pretty much my reaction. She looks twelve and he looks...well Tucker Carlson's pretty perfect, actually. But then, I was all ready to hate David Tennant and Martha Jones, so...fine. For now.

I don't like the new logo, though.

Posted by: dsbs at October 7, 2009 12:03 PM

It's my ringtone too. You can make this happen, SLW, using technology.

Posted by: Christopher at October 7, 2009 12:34 PM

Do not prefer, but will tolerate. If only for the red hair and the HOPE that I never have to see Billie Piper again in the new story arcs. And that bowtie is adorable.

Posted by: xenlymaine at October 7, 2009 12:41 PM

My, they look very young. The 7-year-old in me thinks that the Doctor should always look like an old dude with bad '70s style, but 32-year-old me...fuck, is just feeling old right now. Look at that Doctor - he's a toddler! Uh oh, is this the teenification of Doctor Who?

Posted by: KittyKitty at October 7, 2009 12:45 PM

Thank you Steven and gp, you are both too kind. I'm totally not a spa girl though - never been and doubt I ever will. Let's have a drink and talk shit about people instead?

I'm completely mad for the new logo, but those two squeaky clean kiddies up there? Not entirely sure. I'll give them a chance.

I really hope the next Doctor will start at the other end of the spectrum and be some rockin' old fart, because if they go any younger we'll all be watching the good Doctor on Nickelodeon.

Posted by: Cindy at October 7, 2009 12:53 PM

I hate change, so I'm resisting this.
He looks all tiny and young and is that companion 13? What show is this???

*sigh* I guess I can live with the new logo, though.

Also, this is the shirt I'm getting for my girlfriend. She's gonna love it.
http://shirt.woot.com/Friends.aspx?k=8901

Posted by: myysharona (formerly Sharon) at October 7, 2009 1:02 PM

UGH that new guy is so weird looking.
It should have bee Harry Lloyd. Family of Blood was one of the best and most significant episodes of New Who. Imagine the layers you could write if the Doctor regenned into the image of a past enemy? Especially one who looks like Harry Lloyd, which is to say alarmingly handsome.
Also? He's the Great Great great grandson (more greats?) of Charles Dickens.
Just for fun and completely awesome facts.

Posted by: Nadine at October 7, 2009 1:06 PM

Jacktrade: "If Dr. Who were an American show, we'd be on our 5th version of that sound and the TARDIS itself would look like an ATM or a Coke machine or a Whole Foods..."

Hubby and I were driving down the street and passed one of those green port-a-potties. Hubby said, "Oh look, it's the TURDIS."

Posted by: BWeaves at October 7, 2009 1:18 PM

I have not only the TARDIS sound as a ringtone, but the theme music (#10), and several quotes from the show.

(However, my text ringer is the best....Keifer saying, "I want your complete attention." Works immediately Makes me think Jack Bauer is going to jam a towel....or something....down my throat at any minute.)

Skeptical of Doctor Priss Who, but willing to give him a chance. Are we sure this isn't linked to the K-9 kids show we talked about yesterday? That would be bad.

*sigh* I need a Doctor infusion right now...can't watch the video at work, dammit!

Posted by: dammitjanet at October 7, 2009 1:55 PM

Ha ha! Turdis. Awesome.

Cindy: Can we be friends? I loves me some shit-talking.

Life has taught me to accept the things I cannot change, so I welcome this new Doctor, and his twee little bow tie. Perhaps he will add something wonderful to my life that I didn't even know was missing, like Baba Ghannouge. I didn't know how wonderful that was until I nutted up and gave it a try, and now I couldn't imagine life without it. And boy, did it look awful at first glance too.

Posted by: Lindsey with an 'e' at October 7, 2009 2:01 PM

The new doctor has the sort of face that I associate with douchebags.

Posted by: Vi at October 7, 2009 2:09 PM

Absolutely, Lindsey. What are we drinking?

Posted by: Cindy at October 7, 2009 2:11 PM

Turdis FTW!

Well played BWeaves. I wish I knew someone besides myself that I could use that joke on, I mean someone who'd get it.

Posted by: Jacktrade at October 7, 2009 3:24 PM

There's an interview with the guy playing the new Doctor on youtube here, I definitely think he has potential with his sort of spastic fluttery hand gestures and periodic eye-bugging, along with that rapid-fire way of talking...he is young, but so was Peter Davison. I'm afraid the girl will be too much of just a pretty face, but I haven't seen her in anything. It'll also be interesting to see how the show goes overall without Russell T Davies heading it, Steven Moffat has written some of the best individual episodes with very memorable premises (Blink, Girl in the Fireplace, The Empty Child, Silence in the Library) but I don't know how good he is with character arcs, and I feel like the various female characters he introduces in his episodes don't necessarily have super distinctive personalities.

Posted by: Jesse M. at October 7, 2009 3:55 PM

Degrassi Dr Who?
But aren't they just as cute as a bunny in a kitten suit...

Posted by: Odnon at October 7, 2009 5:01 PM

For reference, he's three years younger than Peter Davison was when he was the Doctor. That doesn't seem that unreasonable. He just looks like he's sixteen.

Posted by: Anne (in Reno) at October 7, 2009 5:26 PM

That girl is outrageously cute. I could travel around in a phone booth, I still wouldn't get sexy redheads like that hanging out with me.

I remain disappointed that the rumour about Johnson from Peep Show being the next doctor never came to fruition. I would have watched the hell out of that show.

Posted by: Daniel Hall at October 7, 2009 10:41 PM

I know it's wrong, but I keep scrolling down the home page to look at this logo. I think I'm in love.

Posted by: Cindy at October 7, 2009 10:44 PM

As a long time fan, references to the Turdis and fears about the new doctor make me feel all nostalgic :-)

Tennant grated the first time I saw him and I missed most of the second series as a result (luckily I caught up on repeat). It happens, you deal. As long as they have quality writers with the pick of all time and space for their stories, the show will deliver.

And folks: Stephen-goddamn-Moffat. Set any concerns you have to rest.

Posted by: Squirrelgripper at October 7, 2009 11:16 PM

Cindy:
Drink whatever you like. I exceeded my booze quota long ago, so drinking is a spectator sport for me. Like WWE, only funny.

Posted by: Lindsey with an 'e' at October 8, 2009 1:39 AM

Well shit, now it's too early for booze. I'm on my first cuppa joe.

Posted by: Cindy at October 8, 2009 7:45 AM

wow it really feels like its going to be completly different from the others, almost like a different show you know?
i mean with the other series they changed the theme a little and the side kick and little things here and there that you could tollerate. but this feels like to much to young to fast. the tardis should still look old, that new doctor looks some guy who should be on twilight or something and i havent seen that red head act so i dont know. having said that im still going to watch because i am a whovian and want to attempt to like him like i liked tennant.

Posted by: whovian at October 11, 2009 9:08 AM

Still have all the final Dr. Who specials to watch here in December, but the new doctor just looks way too young and spunky to have the depth the Doctor needs. Oh well, willing to give him a chance just to be fair, but it will be creepy for a while at least after actors as good as Eccleston and the marvelous Tennant.

Posted by: Jamie at November 14, 2009 8:25 PM

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