E:FC-Face the Horizon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR GENE RODDENBERRY?S EARTH: FINAL CONFLICT?FACE THE HORIZON

SIX-DISC SEASON-FIVE COLLECTION WEIGHING IN AT MORE THAN 1100 MINUTES TO BE AVAILABLE AT RETAILERS NATIONWIDE OCTOBER 28 2003

HOUSTON August 29 2003?ADV Films today announced a release date of October 28 2003 for Gene Roddenberry?s Earth: Final Conflict?Face the Horizon a DVD-only six-disc 22-episode collection of the fifth season of the acclaimed Alliance Atlantis/Tribune Entertainment science-fiction television series. Originally conceived by legendary Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and a hit with TV audiences and sci-fi fans around the world Gene Roddenberry?s Earth: Final Conflict bristles with explosive action brilliant intrigue and incredible special effects. ADV Films? release is presented in stunning 16:9 widescreen.

After a successful five-year run in syndication Gene Roddenberry?s Earth: Final Conflict is currently being broadcast on the SCI FI channel. The series has proved an enduring fan favorite with viewers following the series? elaborate plot twists through numerous fan sites as well as through Tribune?s extensive official site http://www.efc.com.

The Story:
At first mankind was in awe of its alien ?Companions? who promised peace and gave us help. But the Taelons? true mission understood only by a few brave souls in the Resistance was to dominate us. After years of struggle mankind survives to see the Taelons perish. But instead of relief their demise brings a new horror?an aggressive and cruel alien species the Atavus.

In contrast to the hidden agendas of the Taelons the intentions of the Atavus are clear?they will dominate Earth and destroy humanity. It is the mission of one daring Resistance fighter?Renee Palmer?to stop them. She will risk everything because everything is at risk in Earth?s final conflict.

Gene Roddenberry?s Earth: Final Conflict?Face the Horizon (SRP $69.98) is a DVD-only release on six discs. Presented in English in 16:9 widescreen format. Special features include a still image gallery; the Gene Roddenberry?s Earth: Final Conflict?Face the Horizon backstory; and ADV Previews.

Posted on Friday, August 29, 2003 (Archive on Monday, September 29, 2003)