Release Date For Earth: Final Conlict

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR GENE RODDENBERRY?S EARTH: FINAL CONFLICT?NO REFUGE

SIX-DISC COLLECTION WEIGHING IN AT MORE THAN 1100 MINUTES TO BE AVAILABLE AT RETAILERS NATIONWIDE AUGUST 5 2003

HOUSTON May 16 2003?ADV Films today announced a release date of August 5 2003 for Gene Roddenberry?s Earth: Final Conflict?No Refuge a DVD-only six-disc 22-episode collection 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 with extensive extra features.

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:
They have come to Earth with the promise of peace?an alien race called the Taelons. People call them ?The Companions.? Many see the Taelons as saviors of humankind. Indeed they do help Earth to solve many pressing problems such as famine and disease. But in this not-too-distant future some are wary of the Taelons? motives and see a darker agenda. These few form the Resistance. With them lies the fate of humanity? and the future of Earth.

Gene Roddenberry?s Earth: Final Conflict?No Refuge (SRP $69.98) is a DVD-only release on six discs. Presented in English in 16:9 widescreen format. Special features include: a behind-the-scenes featurette; extensive cast and crew interviews; cast and production biographies; a still image gallery; the Gene Roddenberry?s Earth: Final Conflict?No Refuge backstory; and ADV Previews.

About Tribune Entertainment:
Tribune Entertainment Company a subsidiary of Tribune Broadcasting Company is involved in the production and distribution of an extensive slate of programming. In Fall 2002 the company launched the new weekly action hour ?Adventure Inc.? Other projects include the weekly action adventure hours ?Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda? starring Kevin Sorbo; ?Mutant X;? ?BeastMaster;? the weekday game show strip ?Family Feud;? the weekly ?Soul Train? series; the off net sitcom ?California Dreams;? and numerous telefilms and television specials. For more information on Tribune Entertainment please visit the company's web site at http://www.tribtv.com.

Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2003 (Archive on Wednesday, June 18, 2003)