DOCTOR WHO RETURNS TO THE BIG SCREEN WITH FINAL TWO EPISODES OF SEASON EIGHT IN 3D AND NEVER BEFORE SEEN PREQUEL TO SEASON NINE

Doctor Who Returns to Cinemas Nationwide for Two-Night Event Presented in 3D on September 16 and 20, 2015

Announced by BBC Worldwide North America in Partnership with Front Row Centre Events by Cineplex Entertainment

Toronto, ON – July 29, 2015 – BBC Worldwide North America and Front Row Centre Events by Cineplex Entertainment announce the return of the longest running sci-fi television series, Doctor Who, to the big screen for a two-night special theatrical event, Doctor Who: Dark Water/Death in Heaven in spectacular 3D, starring Peter Capaldi. Doctor Who: Dark Water/Death in Heaven, the show’s two-part season eight finale, will be presented in 3D and Dolby Atmos sound (where available) on September 16 and September 20, 2015. The event will feature The Doctor’s Meditation - a special prequel scene to the first episode of season nine - and an exclusive interview with Doctor Who stars Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman, hosted by super fan Wil Wheaton (The Big Bang Theory, Star Trek: Nemesis), in addition to the two-part season eight finale.

Tickets for Doctor Who: Dark Water/Death in Heaven in 3D can be purchased online beginning Friday, July 31 by visiting cineplex.com or participating theatre box offices. Fans throughout Canada will be able to enjoy the event in more than 87 movie theatres. For a complete list of theatre locations, visit the Cineplex website (theatres and participants are subject to change).

"We are thrilled Canadian fans of Doctor Who can once again share the experience together in cinemas. Seeing this epic finale presented in 3D along with the exclusive prequel scene on the big screen is truly going to be the highlight fan event of 2015,” said Brad LaDouceur, Vice President, Event Cinema for Cineplex Entertainment.

“After the enormous success of the 50th Anniversary, we decided to bring the Doctor back to the big fscreen so Whovians across Canada can have a fully immersive experience with Peter Capaldi as the Doctor. The season eight finale, along with an exclusive interview with Peter and Jenna, is the perfect way to get fans ready for the upcoming premiere of the new season,” said Soumya Sriraman, EVP Film, Home Entertainment, and Licensing for BBC Worldwide North America.

In this epic two-part finale, the Doctor comes face to face with the mysterious Missy, while an impossible choice looms. With Cybermen on the streets of London, old friends unite against old enemies, and the Doctor takes to the air in a startling new role.

###

For artwork/photos related to Doctor Who: Dark Water/Death in Heaven in 3D contact Cineplex.

About Cineplex Cineplex Inc. (“Cineplex”) is one of Canada’s leading entertainment companies and operates one of the most modern and fully digitized motion picture theatre circuits in the world. A top-tier Canadian brand, Cineplex operates numerous businesses including theatrical exhibition, food services, gaming, alternative programming (Front Row Centre Events), Cineplex Media, Cineplex Digital Solutions, Cineplex Digital Networks, and the online sale of home entertainment content through CineplexStore.com and on apps embedded in various electronic devices. Cineplex is also a joint venture partner in SCENE – Canada’s largest entertainment loyalty program.

Cineplex is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and operates 162 theatres with 1,652 screens from coast to coast, serving approximately 74 million guests annually through the following theatre brands: Cineplex Odeon, SilverCity, Galaxy Cinemas, Scotiabank Theatres, Cineplex Cinemas and Cineplex VIP Cinemas presented by Scotiabank. Cineplex also owns and operates the UltraAVX, Poptopia, and Outtakes brands. Cineplex trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CGX. More information is available at Cineplex.com.

About BBC Worldwide North America BBC Worldwide North America is the main commercial arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) operating in the U.S. and Canada. The company exists to maximize the value of the BBC’s assets for the benefit of the UK license payer and invests in public service programming in return for rights. The company operates four businesses in the territory - linear and digital content sales and co-productions, consumer products, BBC.com, and BBC Worldwide Productions, the production arm responsible for the smash hit Dancing with the Stars. The company also owns a 50.1% share in cable channel BBC AMERICA through a joint venture with AMC Networks.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Pat Marshall Cineplex Entertainment 416-323-6648 [email protected]

Deborah Schonfeld BBC Worldwide North America 212-705-9498 Deborah.Schonfeld@bbc.com