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* This is the shortest regeneration story (in overall run time) to be broadcast on BBC1, as ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]'' was only shown on Red Button. | * This is the shortest regeneration story (in overall run time) to be broadcast on BBC1, as ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]'' was only shown on Red Button. | ||
* 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 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 light around the actor's head. | ||
* Regenerations in the revived series are presented as getting bigger and stronger each time. Nine's regeneration into Ten introduced the regeneration flames. Ten's regeneration into Eleven used the same effect but was now big enough to cause damage to the Tardis. Eleven's regeneration into a new cycle is big enough to destroy a Dalek ship. However, The Doctor's first regeneration after the reset (from Eleven to Twelve) is shown as a simple transition. Perhaps as a callback to the first regenerations from the classic series. | |||
* 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 coif 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 coif, 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 coif 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 coif, 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) | ||
** Though it can be assumed that The Doctor's hair grew back to normal during the many long years he stayed on Trenzalore and before he regenerated. | ** Though it can be assumed that The Doctor's hair grew back to normal during the many long years he stayed on Trenzalore and before he regenerated. | ||
