Theatrical Showing of DOCTOR WHO Season Premiere Ranks No. 1 at Box Office

The Doctor has proven himself on the big screen, breaking box office records once again for the BBC America and Fathom Events special theatrical showing of the hit series with "Doctor Who Season Premiere: Deep Breath." According to Rentrak, the theatrical event on August 25th screened in more than 650 theaters nationwide ranked No. 1 at the box office compared to all other films that Monday night.

In addition, "Doctor Who Season Premiere: Deep Breath" stands as the No. 1 alternative content event in U.S. theaters this year.

"Doctor Who continues to grow in the U.S. and it is thrilling to see the fans come out for the theatrical screening experience as we've embarked on new adventures with Peter Capaldi as the Doctor," states Soumya Sriraman, BBC Worldwide North America's EVP Home Entertainment and Licensing. "We've enjoyed partnering with Fathom Events and our accomplishment in the box office is a testament to the successful collaboration between our two companies."

"To say we are extremely pleased with the performance of the 'Doctor Who Season Premiere' event in cinemas would be an understatement," Fathom Events CEO John Rubey said. "The fact that it did so well compared to top summer blockbusters shows that this series continues to inspire a dedicated and passionate fan following. We look forward to partnering with on future events to bring audiences more of the programs they love and want to experience in theaters together."

About Fathom Events

Fathom Events is owned by a newly formed entity called AC JV, LLC. Fathom is the recognized leader in the alternative entertainment industry, offering a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in movie theaters nationwide that include live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, the performing arts, major sporting events, music concerts, comedy series, Broadway shows, original programming featuring entertainment's biggest stars, socially relevant documentaries with audience Q&A and much more. Additionally, Fathom events take audiences behind-the-scenes and offer unique extras - creating the ultimate entertainment experience for fans of all ages. Co-owned by the three largest movie theater circuits in the United States, AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), Fathom's live digital broadcast network ("DBN") is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live events to more than 750 locations in 171 Designated Market Areas (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.

About BBC AMERICA

BBC America delivers U.S. audiences high-quality, innovative and intelligent programming. Established in 1998, it has been the launch pad for talent embraced by American mainstream pop culture, including Ricky Gervais, Gordon Ramsay, Graham Norton, and successful programming formats including ground-breaking non-scripted television like Top Gear and top-rated science-fiction like Doctor Who. Owned by BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, BBC America has attracted both critical acclaim and major awards including two Emmy Awards, five Golden Globes and eleven Peabody Awards. The channel attracts one of cable's most affluent and educated audiences and is available on cable and satellite TV in more than 80 million homes. It broadcasts in both standard and high-definition, with content available On Demand across all major digital platforms. Online, www.bbcamerica.com is the place to go to dig deeper into pop culture with a British twist. Find out more by following us on www.twitter.com/bbcamerica.

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