Doctor Who Nod in Name For New Production Company
By David Hill
The term “Bad Wolf” has a certain meaning for Doctor Who fans. It was a recurring theme during the first season of the show, culminating with Rose Tyler becoming the Bad Wolf herself when she looked into the heart of the TARDIS and absorbed the Time Vortex. The Ninth Doctor eventually absorbed the power into his own body, saving Rose, but triggering his regeneration into the Tenth Doctor.
Bad Wolf has also cropped up a few other times in the history of Doctor Who. It is that location in Norway where Rose and the Doctor parted ways. Bad Wolf was a warning to the Doctor and Donna about the coming of Davros and the Daleks. Even the Moment took the form of Bad Wolf Rose in the 50th Anniversary Special, giving the Doctor a way out of his plan of destroying the Time Lords and the Daleks.
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With the history of “Bad Wolf” throughout the new incarnation of Doctor Who, it is no surprise that the phrase would have a special meaning. As such, it should not be much of a surprise that Julie Gardner and Jane Tranter, two former BBC executives who helped bring back Doctor Who and helped create the spinoff Torchwood, would use the name for their own fledgling production company.
The company, which is set to officially begin work this fall, is planning on producing and developing global television programs and films in the Welch countryside. Even though the company has yet to officially start, they are thought to be close to deals with several American television studios and networks. Meanwhile, they are in discussions with their British and European counterparts.
Given the background that both Gardner and Tranter share with their roles in the development of Doctor Who and Torchwood, it will be interesting to see what type of programs come forth from this venture. Would they stick to their roots, and be involved more in the science fiction/adventure genre? Or will Bad Wolf be more of a general production company, producing movies and programs in a variety of different formats?
The best of luck going forward for Julie Gardner and Jane Tranter in their new endeavor, and a hearty Thank You for helping bring back Doctor Who!
