Why wasn't Dr Whooves in this thing?

[Shenron00 366]

I mean COME ON! Dr. Whooves is one of the most popular background ponies on the Internet. Why would they NOT give him an appearance (unless of course, they're implying that he really is The Doctor, than in that case of course he wouldn't be in in the movie, he's too busy with his own show)

[Scootalove 10,684]

I think the writers didn't want to include too many background ponies, so they had to save him for the comics instead of the movie.

 

Or at least they don't own the rights to put him in the movie, due to the resemblance of looking like David Tennant's doctor.

Edited February 14, 2014 by Scootalove

[Page.Turner 940]

Probably because Dr. Whooves is a fan name for a pony who sort of resembles David Tennant's doctor.

 

Hasbro does not own any rights to Dr. Who and it would probably be hella expensive to buy enough rights to feature him as a character in their show.

 

Other background ponies from famous films and stuff that are referenced in the show probably were used because they have different clauses and loop holes which allowed the likeness of the characters to be represented without legal liability O:

[Malinter 3,064]

The BBC are robbing bastards and would try to claim any money from hasbro they can if the connection & name became 100% canon & legit,

[True Rarity 1,239]

I guess, like so many others have said, that it is because of copyright issues. But it would have been nice to see him.

[Shenron00 366]

Well, his official name is actually Dr. Hooves without the W and I was just wondering why they didn't give him a cameo. A reference could have been made at least. In the comics there are multiple references to Dr. Who such as Dr Hooves having the Sonic Screwdriver on a few occasions and him showing a stopwatch to Derpy and saying "This watch is me" so there's no reason they couldn't have made a reference at the very least. But hey, in the end I guess it is THEIR show and they can do whatever the f$&@ they please. So sorry everypony for complaining.

Edited February 14, 2014 by Shenron00

[Zhortac 1,473]

He has no official name, since it was never stated by Hasbro, or the creators. If they made that official, it would cause a legal shitstorm, and they'd end up scrapping him entirely. His name was given to him by fans, and is not official.

[Neon Fire 473]

There's a fan made series, but if it were to be in the show, it would cause copyright issues.  They would need to get permission in order to actually make it work.

[LazerFlash 8]

I think maybe they just didnt include him.I mean, he really doesnt copy Dr.Who THAT much does he? They also didnt include lyra or bonbon

 

[~Silver Essence~ 2,621]

My guess is due to copyright errors.

 

After all, that's a fan name, and if hasbro goes along with it, they could be hold up for copyright.

[Shenron00 366]

He has no official name, since it was never stated by Hasbro, or the creators. If they made that official, it would cause a legal shitstorm, and they'd end up scrapping him entirely. His name was given to him by fans, and is not official.

In the My Little Pony mobile app game and in the card game his name is Dr Hooves so yeah his names officially Dr. Hooves not "Whooves" but "Hooves". Like Derpy or Lyra, his name was adopted from the fans by Hasbro. Edited February 14, 2014 by Shenron00

[Zhortac 1,473]

In the my little pony mobile app game and in ghe card gane his name is Dr Hooves so yeah his names officially Dr. Hooves not "Whooves" but "Hooves". Like Derpy or Lyra, his name was adopted from the fans by Hasbro.

 

Then they're treading on very thin ice, unless Hasbro declares they have no affiliation with those.

[Shenron00 366]

His name was actually "Time Turner" at one point, but then the fans dubbed him Dr Whooves and then Hasbro officially renamed him and took away the W so they don't get sued by BBC

[Zygen 6,065]

Because of copy right i would assume, they'd get sued before you could turn around if they put him on the show, the way people sue left and right now a days.

[Zhortac 1,473]

His name was actually "Time Turner" at one point, but then the fans dubbed him Dr Whooves and then Hasbro officially renamed him and took away the W so they don't get sued by BBC

 

I have no real knowledge on the Dr. Who fandom, but it still depends on the people in charge of Dr. Who. There's alot of creators out there who have an iron grip on their products, that even something that could lead to it, is attacked.

[Shenron00 366]

I have no real knowledge on the Dr. Who fandom, but it still depends on the people in charge of Dr. Who. There's alot of creators out there who have an iron grip on their products, that even something that could lead to it, is attacked.

I know, I just thought that while we were discussing Dr. Hooves' name I may as well tell people about his original name, Time Turner (glad they changed it by the way)

[GrimCW 658]

There is no copyright infringement as the name is different enough to be legitimate... Dunno why anyone is pushing that idea... Even Whovians will tell you its "Doctor Who", NOT "Dr. who". (I've been vehemently corrected on this )

Dr. hooves is his official name though.
They have mini figures of him and load of other merchandise

 

For proof, Hasbro manufactured minis including Dr. Hooves!

 

 

As for his lack of appearance in the movie.. no idea. maybe at the time it just wasn't considered?

Edited February 14, 2014 by GrimCW

[Rift enchanted 378]

Well first I have to say, I have the rainbow party kit (bro hoof!)

 

Next I have to say there are more secondary ponies they should've worried more about like cadence and shining armour

[Treble Bolt 1,122]

What are all talking about, he was!  We just can't remember :3

[Shenron00 366]

Well first I have to say, I have the rainbow party kit (bro hoof!)

 

Next I have to say there are more secondary ponies they should've worried more about like cadence and shining armour

I think Cadance and Shining Armor would be at least college students in the EG world and it would be hard to put them in a movie that took place in a high school. Everyone just forget this thread existed. I asked a dumb question without thinking of an answer myself. Sorry for wasting everypony's time.

[Rift enchanted 378]

It's ok man. You opened a wide area for discussion.

[ShadowPirateX 600]

I fail to see why he should have appeared in Equestria Girls in the first place. I just don't see the significance.

[Button_Mash 16]

He was right here. It was small, I know. Anyone could've missed. it I missed it at first.

So, yeah. You're welcome. You no longer have to wonder about Doctor Whooves in Equestria Girls

[Cassafrass 249]

I have no idea... I mean, Derpy was in it (during the credits at least from my knowledge) so I have no idea why Dr. Whooves wasn't! Not cool writers, not cool. XP

[Sky Cutter 294]

Because Dr whooves has already passed school college and time travel ed?