The Thirteenth Doctor's brand new Sonic Screwdriver from the upcoming eleventh season of Doctor Who has just been revealed at San Diego Comic-Con. After it made a brief appearance in the season's new trailer, star Jodie Whittaker revealed the upgraded Time Lord accessory at the official Doctor Who panel.
Premiering in 1963, Doctor Who is a sci-fi television series about a time-traveling humanoid alien who traverses time and space in order to keep peace throughout the entire universe. Along the way, the titular Doctor occasionally meets and recruits new companions, while piloting a time machine known as the TARDIS. Now, 55 years after its premiere, the long-running show is entering a new era with a new showrunner (Chris Chibnall), new actors (including Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor), and and all-around updated format. What's more is that it will also introduce an updated look for the Doctor's trusty Sonic Screwdriver - which Whittaker revealed for fans at the Doctor Who panel at Comic-Con.
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Over the last 55 years, the Doctor has gone through a number of sonic screwdrivers (ten, to be exact), and the brand new screwdriver includes its own unique set of bells and whistles to distinguish it from the rest. These changes include a more organic design compared to previous versions, a silver, orange, and red color palette, and a rotating glowing crystal. A replica of the screwdriver will be available for purchase for fans at the BBC America booth at Comic-Con, and will be available for pre-order starting July 25.
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Key Release Dates Doctor Who release date: Jul 19, 2018
