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* The regeneration is presented differently from other regenerations shown in the revived series, with the use of a prolonged explosion of energy occurring ''before'' the actor transitions. The final transition consists of a brief flash of golden light around the actor's head. | * The regeneration is presented differently from other regenerations shown in the revived series, with the use of a prolonged explosion of energy occurring ''before'' the actor transitions. The final transition consists of a brief flash of golden light around the actor's head. | ||
* Regenerations in the revived series are presented as getting bigger and stronger each time. The Ninth Doctor's regeneration into the Tenth Doctor's introduced the regeneration flames. The Tenth Doctor's regeneration into the Eleventh Doctor's used the same effect but as a result of holding it in for too long, causes damage to the TARDIS. When the Eleventh Doctor's regenerative abilities are reset into a new cycle, the effect is big enough to destroy a Dalek ship. However, when the first regeneration after the reset completes itself (the physical change from Eleventh to Twelfth), it is shown as a simple transition. This could be a callback to the first regenerations from the classic series, insinuating that regenerations grow increasingly violent and dangerous as Time Lords near the end of their regeneration cycles. | * Regenerations in the revived series are presented as getting bigger and stronger each time. The Ninth Doctor's regeneration into the Tenth Doctor's introduced the regeneration flames. The Tenth Doctor's regeneration into the Eleventh Doctor's used the same effect but as a result of holding it in for too long, causes damage to the TARDIS. When the Eleventh Doctor's regenerative abilities are reset into a new cycle, the effect is big enough to destroy a Dalek ship. However, when the first regeneration after the reset completes itself (the physical change from Eleventh to Twelfth), it is shown as a simple transition. This could be a callback to the first regenerations from the classic series, insinuating that regenerations grow increasingly violent and dangerous as Time Lords near the end of their regeneration cycles. | ||
* This episode reuses music from [[DW]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'', another regeneration story. As clara approaches the building where the elderly Doctor waits, the piece "Four Knocks" can be heard. The piece had been used in the previous regeneration story as the [[Tenth Doctor]] rages about his impending death to a trapped [[Wilfred Mott]], which preempts his eventual regeneration. | |||
* Before filming for this special began in September 2013, [[Matt Smith]] agreed to play a role in the American film, ''How to Catch a Monster''. His character was depicted as having a thug-like buzz cut, which meant Smith had to have his signature quiff completely shorn off. By the time the filming was underway for the special, Matt's hair had not grown back enough to fill out the Eleventh Doctor's hairstyle. It was decided that he would use a hairpiece identical to his quiff, which also made it easier for makeup artists to apply ageing effects through older-looking hairpieces. In a humorous moment in the episode that references the wig, the Doctor, surprising Clara, removes a wig to reveal he is bald. (A cap was used to achieve the effect) | * Before filming for this special began in September 2013, [[Matt Smith]] agreed to play a role in the American film, ''How to Catch a Monster''. His character was depicted as having a thug-like buzz cut, which meant Smith had to have his signature quiff completely shorn off. By the time the filming was underway for the special, Matt's hair had not grown back enough to fill out the Eleventh Doctor's hairstyle. It was decided that he would use a hairpiece identical to his quiff, which also made it easier for makeup artists to apply ageing effects through older-looking hairpieces. In a humorous moment in the episode that references the wig, the Doctor, surprising Clara, removes a wig to reveal he is bald. (A cap was used to achieve the effect) | ||
** Coincidentally, [[Karen Gillan]] had also shaved her head for a role in the Marvel film ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' and wore a wig alongside Matt Smith in their final bow on the series. | ** Coincidentally, [[Karen Gillan]] had also shaved her head for a role in the Marvel film ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' and wore a wig alongside Matt Smith in their final bow on the series. |
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