Shenron00 366 February 14, 2014 Share February 14, 2014 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) 1 Yo! I'm Shenron00, but you can call me “Shen” if you want! Thanks to WheatleyCore for the sig! BTW, yes, I do realize that's Carnage and not Shenron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootalove 10,689 February 14, 2014 Share February 14, 2014 (edited) 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 Credit: Moony © Forum FAQ Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page.Turner 940 February 14, 2014 Share February 14, 2014 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: ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinter 3,064 February 14, 2014 Share February 14, 2014 The BBC are robbing bastards and would try to claim any money from hasbro they can if the connection & name became 100% canon & legit, My OC's: Malinter, Rahl, Vengeful impact & alias-the-marked-one First fic i've written since forever here Skype: Malinter@Outlook.com "Defeating a sandwich only makes it tastier." most legendary quote ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Rarity 1,240 February 14, 2014 Share February 14, 2014 I guess, like so many others have said, that it is because of copyright issues. But it would have been nice to see him. My deviantART Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenron00 366 February 14, 2014 Author Share February 14, 2014 (edited) 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 Yo! I'm Shenron00, but you can call me “Shen” if you want! Thanks to WheatleyCore for the sig! BTW, yes, I do realize that's Carnage and not Shenron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhortac 1,474 February 14, 2014 Share February 14, 2014 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. Feel free to add me on steam if you want to play something. Also don't be afraid to message and talk to me. I've had bad luck when I start a conversation, so I more then likely won't start one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Fire 473 February 14, 2014 Share February 14, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazerFlash 8 February 14, 2014 Share February 14, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Silver Essence~ 2,625 February 14, 2014 Share February 14, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenron00 366 February 14, 2014 Author Share February 14, 2014 (edited) 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 Yo! I'm Shenron00, but you can call me “Shen” if you want! Thanks to WheatleyCore for the sig! BTW, yes, I do realize that's Carnage and not Shenron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhortac 1,474 February 14, 2014 Share February 14, 2014 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. Feel free to add me on steam if you want to play something. Also don't be afraid to message and talk to me. I've had bad luck when I start a conversation, so I more then likely won't start one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenron00 366 February 14, 2014 Author Share February 14, 2014 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 Yo! I'm Shenron00, but you can call me “Shen” if you want! Thanks to WheatleyCore for the sig! BTW, yes, I do realize that's Carnage and not Shenron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zygen 6,066 February 14, 2014 Share February 14, 2014 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. Thanks to Gone Airbourne for the awesome sig! My Oc's, Ponysona, Bella Vocal Covers Blog, MLP Covers Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhortac 1,474 February 14, 2014 Share February 14, 2014 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. Feel free to add me on steam if you want to play something. Also don't be afraid to message and talk to me. I've had bad luck when I start a conversation, so I more then likely won't start one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenron00 366 February 14, 2014 Author Share February 14, 2014 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) Yo! I'm Shenron00, but you can call me “Shen” if you want! Thanks to WheatleyCore for the sig! BTW, yes, I do realize that's Carnage and not Shenron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimCW 658 February 14, 2014 Share February 14, 2014 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rift enchanted 380 March 8, 2014 Share March 8, 2014 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 You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it save equistria with its five candy coloured friends and shoot rainbows at bad guys using their necklaces and tiara unless you're celestiaAlso if your not familiar with the count to one million post then check out our welcoming cheer!http://mlpforums.com/topic/69955-count-to-one-million/page-1188Just scroll to the bottom and it'll be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadprofile 1,122 March 8, 2014 Share March 8, 2014 What are all talking about, he was! We just can't remember :3 "In fire iron is born, by fire it is tamed" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenron00 366 March 22, 2014 Author Share March 22, 2014 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. Yo! I'm Shenron00, but you can call me “Shen” if you want! Thanks to WheatleyCore for the sig! BTW, yes, I do realize that's Carnage and not Shenron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rift enchanted 380 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 It's ok man. You opened a wide area for discussion. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it save equistria with its five candy coloured friends and shoot rainbows at bad guys using their necklaces and tiara unless you're celestiaAlso if your not familiar with the count to one million post then check out our welcoming cheer!http://mlpforums.com/topic/69955-count-to-one-million/page-1188Just scroll to the bottom and it'll be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowPirateX 600 April 15, 2014 Share April 15, 2014 I fail to see why he should have appeared in Equestria Girls in the first place. I just don't see the significance. "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings" ~ Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Button_Mash 16 April 18, 2014 Share April 18, 2014 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 3 Wanna know why I'm Button Mash. Because he is literally a ponified version of me. His life, his likes, his personality, his style, everything. Honestly, when I first saw Button's Adventures I first suspected that they were stalking me ((okay, that's not entirely true. First I laughed at how much he resembled me, and then I jokingly considered the possibility to myself, only to realize it can't be true since Jan isn't anywhere close to where I live and couldn't find out this stuff about me)) All credit goes to Kyoshi and his amazing artistic skills: If you want to find me on deviantART, I'm over there as AskButtonMash. I'm also on WCRPG (you can guess my name for that site) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassafrass 249 April 22, 2014 Share April 22, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Cutter 294 April 22, 2014 Share April 22, 2014 Because Dr whooves has already passed school college and time travel ed? Avatar by Jokuc ~ Signature by me ~ (Try it) War Thunder ID: ColonelWaffle studying to be a pilot! ~ I like planes (B-17 FTW) ~ What's-its-face window "Never accept the sky as the limit, we got to the moon and beyond." - some guy with an unhealthy obsession of planes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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