David Tennant Weekly News Update: Monday 5th - Sunday 11th August

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Catch up with our updates about David Tennant's projects and appearances with this weekly post. Simply click the link to read the article. Don't forget if you want to access older news stories you can still do so in our archives.   

Criminal
PHOTOS: David Tennant Stars In Criminal - Coming To Netflix In September

Deadwater Fell
Filming Wraps On David Tennant’s Drama Deadwater Fell

Doctor Who
Doctor Who: The End of Time 10th Anniversary In US Theaters Tonight
David Tennant Confirms He’d Be Up For A Return To Doctor Who
Doctor Who: The Target Storybook Available To Pre-Order Now

Film
AUSTRALIA: How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Premieres Tonight On Foxtel

Animation
US PREMIERE: Second Season Of Final Space Continues On Adult Swim Tonight
USA: gen:LOCK ‘There’s Always Tomorrow’ Premieres On Adult Swim Tonight

Miscellaneous
David Tennant Featured In Photography Exhibition At The Lawrence Batley Theatre
From The Archives: David Tennant’s Highland Roots





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