Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor Blu-ray / DVD Release Details

The Doctor Who 50th Anniversary special, The Day of the Doctor, will be available on Blu-ray and DVD next week. Here are details on what's included in the upcoming release:

“Written by lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, Doctor Who: The Day of The Doctor sees the Doctors (Matt Smith and David Tennant) embark on their greatest adventure across space and time. In 2013, something terrible is awakening in London's National Gallery; in 1562, a murderous plot is afoot in Elizabethan England; and somewhere in space an ancient battle reaches its devastating conclusion. All of reality is at stake as the Doctor's own dangerous past comes back to haunt him. The special also stars Jenna Coleman (as Clara, the Doctor's current Companion), Billie Piper (in a surprise role) and Jemma Redgrave as Kate Stewart, daughter of legendary Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart.

The special marks the first time David Tennant has reprised his role as the Doctor. During his tenure as the Time Lord, Tennant appeared in three seasons as well as several specials. He was first revealed as the Doctor in the 2005 season finale, "The Parting of the Ways." Meanwhile Billie Piper, who played companion Rose Tyler for two seasons following the reboot in 2005, will appear in the show for the first time since featuring in David Tennant's last episode, "The End of Time," in 2010. Doctor Who: The Day of The Doctor is directed by Nick Hurran, executive produced by Steven Moffat, Faith Penhale and produced by Marcus Wilson.”

The Day of the Doctor stars Matt Smith, David Tennant, Jenna Coleman, Billie Piper and John Hurt. It's being released in the US on December 10th as a Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD combo pack. Here's the list of bonus features [via Blu-ray.com]:

• Behind-the-Scenes Featurette: Go behind the scenes at the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special -- on set and on location -- featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, David Tennant, Billie Piper and John Hurt. Steven Moffat gives insight into writing the episode and takes a look at the monsters that make a return for this very special event.
• Doctor Who Explained: The entire 50-year history in one 50-minute special
• Two mini-episodes: "The Night of The Doctor" and "The Last Day" (embedded below)
• San Diego Comic-Con Trailer
• Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Tribute Teaser