Through 15 doctors and over a dozen brave captains, sci-fi fans have�travelled�on journeys spanning the cosmos,�and�on July 30 fans will rejoice as the Doctor Who and Star Trek franchises come together to celebrate the creation of the inaugural Intergalactic Friendship Day.
The celebration aligns with International Friendship Day�which was establid in 2011 with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.�
Throughout�both franchises��long histories,�there have been numerous on-screen nods to each other that delight fans,�and now the two�pop culture titans Doctor Who and Star Trek are joining forces�to spotlight shared values of friendship, hope and fandom�with fan celebrations, digital activations and special giveaways.
The collaboration will kick off at San Diego Comic-Con, where Alex Kurtzman, showrunner and executive producer of the Star Trekfranchise, and Russell T Davies, showrunner and�executive producer spearheading the Doctor Who Whoniverse,�come together for�an exclusive creator-to-creator conversation about the art of storytelling in alternative universes and�to celebrate the power of friendship.�
The SDCC Intergalactic Friendship Panel: Star Trek x Doctor Who will be on Saturday, July 27, from 5:30-6:30 PM, in Room: 6A, and will be moderated by Keisha Hatchett, staff editor of�TVLine.�Attendees to the creator conversation will each receive a special Doctor Who X Star Trek poster designed by artist Dusty Abell.
Under the banner of �Friendship is Universal,��Star Trek and Doctor Who will operate a special celebratory gallery experience at 226 and 230 5th�Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego. The gallery experience will feature original costumes and props from across the storied histories of both, highlighting themes of friendship and shared values between the two universes.
There will also be photo opportunities for fans as well as special friendship bracelet giveaways.��Friendship is Universal� activation�hours of operation are Thursday, July 25 through Saturday, July 27 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, and Sunday July 28 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Admission is free.��Friendship is Universal� is not an official SDCC activation, therefore no badge is required for entry.
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