Doctor Who - Dark Water/Death In HeavenTwo weeks ago we had the scoop that on September 22nd, BBC Home Entertainment will release a 3D Blu-ray Disc ("3DBD") of Doctor Who - Dark Water/Death In Heaven. Our source in Canada's home video industry is still maintaining this information, with no changes or additions so far. But this past Tuesday it became clear that this item is a quick follow-up to a theatrical event involving the same two episodes. Here's a reminder of those episodes, which together closed out the 8th season of the current program (which is Peter Capaldi's first season as the 12th Doctor):

"Dark Water" -
In the mysterious world of the Nethersphere, plans have been drawn. Missy is about to come face to face with the Doctor, and an impossible choice is looming... 'Death is not an end', promises the sinister organisation known only as 3W - but, as the Doctor and Clara discover, they might wish it was.

"Death in Heaven" -
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. Can the mighty UNIT contain Missy? As the Doctor faces his greatest challenge, sacrifices must be made before the day is won.
A few days ago, BBC Worldwide's North America division, in conjunction with Fathom Events, announced that they would bring these episodes to selected theaters on Tuesday, September 15th and Wednesday, September 16th, at 7:30 PM local time for each theater, for a VERY limited theatrical engagement. They will be presented in RealD 3D, and in Dolby Atmos sound (where available). There will also be a pair of exclusive extras:
"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 Wil Wheaton (Big Bang Theory, Star Trek: Nemesis), in addition to the two-part season eight finale."
If you're interested in attending, you can purchase tickets beginning today, July 31st, from FathomEvents.com. It may not be available local to you, however (for example, there are no engagements scheduled at all in the city where I live).

Note that the "extras" for this theatrical showing include a prequel scene to the beginning of Doctor Who's ninth season...which premieres on BBC America the following Saturday, September 19th. And in which the BBC America trailer clearly shows the return of "Missy"...as well as other fun stuff throughout the season, including a guest appearance by Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams ("Arya Stark"). There's no word if the 3D Blu-ray release of Doctor Who - Dark Water/Death In Heaven the following Tuesday will contain either of these extras. It's probable, however, that the BBC would save those for the eventual Season 9 set.

Again, the 3DBD release for Dark Water/Death In Heaven still hasn't been formally announced by BBC Home Entertainment as of this writing, but please stay tuned for updates!