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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 for the beginning of 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 (relatively) simple transition. | * 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 for the beginning of 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 (relatively) simple transition. | ||
* This episode reuses incidental music from [[TV]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'', another regeneration story. | * This episode reuses incidental music from [[TV]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'', another regeneration story. When the [[Siege of Trenzalore]] begins, "Final Days" starts playing . 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 divisive American film, ''Lost River'', originally known as ''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 latex 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 divisive American film, ''Lost River'', originally known as ''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 latex cap was used to achieve the effect) | ||
** Coincidentally, [[Karen Gillan]] had had her own head shaved at the time, as part of her role in the film ''Guardians of the Galaxy''. She can be seen wearing a wig made out of her own hair for her brief appearance in the special, meaning both Matt and Karen are humorously in wigs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2529291/Karen-Gillan-wears-wig-appearance-Doctor-Who-Christmas-special.html |title=Blink and you'll miss her: Karen Gillan wears a wig made from her own hair for brief appearance in Doctor Who Christmas special |author=Felicity Thistlethwaite |date of source=15 December 2013 |website name=dailymail.co.uk |accessdate=15 June 2014 |quote=Matt Smith wasn't the only one wearing a wig in the Doctor Who Christmas special, his former assistant Karen Gillan made a fleeting appearance in the hour-long special wearing a long, ginger wig.}} | ** Coincidentally, [[Karen Gillan]] had had her own head shaved at the time, as part of her role in the film ''Guardians of the Galaxy''. She can be seen wearing a wig made out of her own hair for her brief appearance in the special, meaning both Matt and Karen are humorously in wigs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2529291/Karen-Gillan-wears-wig-appearance-Doctor-Who-Christmas-special.html |title=Blink and you'll miss her: Karen Gillan wears a wig made from her own hair for brief appearance in Doctor Who Christmas special |author=Felicity Thistlethwaite |date of source=15 December 2013 |website name=dailymail.co.uk |accessdate=15 June 2014 |quote=Matt Smith wasn't the only one wearing a wig in the Doctor Who Christmas special, his former assistant Karen Gillan made a fleeting appearance in the hour-long special wearing a long, ginger wig.}} | ||
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** Additionally, Daleks, [[Cyberman (Pete's World)|Cybermen]], Sontarans, Silurians, Judoon and Slitheen were all part of [[TV]]: ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]''; Cybermen, Sontarans, Silurians and Judoon were all part of [[TV]]: ''[[A Good Man Goes to War (TV story)|A Good Man Goes to War]]''; and Daleks, Cybermen, Silurians and Silents were all part of [[GAME]]: ''[[The Eternity Clock (video game)|The Eternity Clock]]''. | ** Additionally, Daleks, [[Cyberman (Pete's World)|Cybermen]], Sontarans, Silurians, Judoon and Slitheen were all part of [[TV]]: ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]''; Cybermen, Sontarans, Silurians and Judoon were all part of [[TV]]: ''[[A Good Man Goes to War (TV story)|A Good Man Goes to War]]''; and Daleks, Cybermen, Silurians and Silents were all part of [[GAME]]: ''[[The Eternity Clock (video game)|The Eternity Clock]]''. | ||
** Moreover, Daleks and Sontarans were both part of [[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Five Companions (audio story)|The Five Companions]]''; Daleks and Silurians were both part of [[GAME]]: ''[[Evacuation Earth (video game)|Evacuation Earth]]''; and Daleks, Cybermen and Silurians were all part of [[GAME]]: ''[[The Mazes of Time (video game)|The Mazes of Time]]''. | ** Moreover, Daleks and Sontarans were both part of [[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Five Companions (audio story)|The Five Companions]]''; Daleks and Silurians were both part of [[GAME]]: ''[[Evacuation Earth (video game)|Evacuation Earth]]''; and Daleks, Cybermen and Silurians were all part of [[GAME]]: ''[[The Mazes of Time (video game)|The Mazes of Time]]''. | ||
* With their role in ''[[The Day of the Doctor]]'', this marks the second time the Daleks have featured in two consecutive stories, excluding separate parts of multi-part stories, and cameos (such as flashbacks). The first time was [[Frontier in Space (TV story)|''Frontier in Space'']] and [[Planet of the Daleks|''Planet of the Daleks'']]. However, ''Planet'' is a continuation of ''Frontier'' and both deal with parts of the same Dalek threat, whereas some time has elapsed between the events of ''Day'' and ''Time'' and they both involve two separate Dalek threats: the [[Last Great Time War|Time War]] and the [[New Dalek Paradigm]] respectively. | * With their role in ''[[The Day of the Doctor]]'', this marks the second time the Daleks have featured in two consecutive stories, excluding separate parts of multi-part stories, and cameos (such as flashbacks). The first time was [[Frontier in Space (TV story)|''Frontier in Space'']] and [[Planet of the Daleks|''Planet of the Daleks'']]. However, ''Planet'' is a continuation of ''Frontier'' and both deal with parts of the same Dalek threat, whereas some time has elapsed between the events of ''Day'' and ''Time'' and they both involve two separate Dalek threats: the [[Last Great Time War|Time War]] and the [[New Dalek Paradigm]] respectively. | ||
* Though considering himself not much of a "weepy guy", during the table read-through for the script of ''The Time of the Doctor'', Matt Smith had an emotional breakdown while trying to read his final lines - specifically "I will always remember when the Doctor was ''me''" - and cried. Steven Moffat immediately came over to his seat to comfort him while Jenna Coleman tried to avoid being overcome with sadness herself. {{fact}} | * Though considering himself not much of a "weepy guy", during the table read-through for the script of ''The Time of the Doctor'', Matt Smith had an emotional breakdown while trying to read his final lines - specifically "I will always remember when the Doctor was ''me''" - and cried. Steven Moffat immediately came over to his seat to comfort him while Jenna Coleman tried to avoid being overcome with sadness herself. {{fact}} |