BBC America and FathomEvents have announced that "Doctor Who" will be returning to theaters nationwide for a special two-night event on Sept. 15 and 16. Fans of the series will be able to watch the season 8 two-part finale in 3D as well as a prequel to season 9 titled "The Doctor's Meditation."
Along with the never-before-seen prequel is a special interview of stars Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman by actor Whil Wheaton, star of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and a recurring guest star in "The Big Bang Theory" where he plays a parody of himself.
Tickets and a full list of theater locations where the event will be held will be available on the official FathomEvents website starting July 31. Fans may also opt to sign up on the website so they can be notified when tickets become available online. According to the BBC America announcement, over 700 theaters will celebrate the event.
The season 8 finale, "Doctor Who: Dark Water/ Death in Heaven," focuses on the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) as he faces the mysterious Missy (Michelle Gomez) while Cybermen invade the streets of London.
"We love bringing 'Doctor Who' events to theaters and seeing the fans come out in full force," states Fathom Events Vice Presdient of Programming Kymberli Frueh in a press release reported by ComicBook.com. "This time fans get the added excitement of seeing all the action in 3D with exclusive bonus content not available anywhere else."
FathomEvents reminds moviegoers that while cosplaying during the event is accepted, they will not allow people to wear masks, face-concealing makeup, or costumes that greatly conceal a portion of the body and what a person might be carrying. Fake weapons and accessories are also prohibited.
Following the special two-night event in theaters, "Doctor Who" season 9 will officially premiere on Sept. 19.
