THE DARKEST HOUR – on 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray And DVD 4/10/12

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THE DARKEST HOUR

Starring Emile Hirsch, Max Minghella and Olivia Thirlby

Arriving on 3D Blu-ray™, Blu-ray and DVD April 10th

The electrifying science-fiction thriller The Darkest Hour arrives on 3D Blu-ray™, Blu-ray and DVD April 10th from Summit Entertainment. Emile Hirsch (Speed RacerInto the Wild), Max Minghella (Ides of March, The Social Network) and Olivia Thirlby (TV’s “Bored to Death,” Dredd) star in this story of five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow and fight to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack.

With Moscow’s classic beauty as the backdrop, The Darkest Hour features mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmakers Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted) and Chris Gorak (Fight Club, Minority Report).  The suspense never lets up as the invaders begin their assault on Earth, targeting the planet’s power supply.

Once the credits roll, see what happens next in The Darkest Hour: Survivors, an all-new short film following the rebel resistance around the globe!  The fight continues as freedom fighters in Tokyo, Malibu and Afghanistan work together to develop new technology and strike a major blow to the alien invaders.

In addition to Survivors, the 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD contain special features that include an audio commentary with director Chris Gorak, deleted and extended scenes and a behind-the-scenes featurette –The Darkest Hour: Visualizing an Invasion.

THE DARKEST HOUR

Street Date: April 10, 2012

Feature Run Time: 89 minutes

Rating PG-13

  

3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD Special Features:

“The Darkest Hour: Survivors” – Follow the rebel resistance in an all-new short film!

Deleted & Extended Scenes

The Darkest Hour: Visualizing an Invasion

Audio Commentary with the Director 

About Summit Entertainment

Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE® company, is a worldwide theatrical motion picture development, financing, production and distribution studio.  The company handles all aspects of marketing and distribution for both its own internally developed motion pictures as well as acquired pictures.  Summit also represents international sales for both its own slate and third party product.

Win Passes To THE DARKEST HOUR Screening In St. Louis

Not a creature will be scurrying this Christmas Day when Summit Entertainment’s THE DARKEST HOUR hits theaters.

Starring Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor, and Joel Kinnaman, the film follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (WANTED, NIGHT WATCH) and director Chris Gorak.

WAMG is giving away passes to the advance screening of THE DARKEST HOUR in St. Louis, on Thursday, 12/22 at 7pm.

OFFICIAL RULES:
1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.
2. FILL OUT YOUR NAME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS BELOW. REAL FIRST NAME REQUIRED.
3. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: When the aliens arrive and the world goes dark, how will you survive?

WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN THROUGH A RANDOM DRAWING OF QUALIFYING CONTESTANTS. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PASSES WILL NOT BE SUBSTITUTED OR EXCHANGED. DUPLICATE TICKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Visit the film’s official site: http://darkesthourmovie.com/
Become a fan on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/TheDarkestHour

THE DARKEST HOUR Featurette and TV Spot

Check out the latest featurette and TV Spot for THE DARKEST HOUR. The film follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. In theaters Christmas Day.

TV Spot

The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (WANTED, NIGHT WATCH) and director Chris Gorak.

THE DARKEST HOUR stars Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor, and Joel Kinnaman.

Become a fan on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/TheDarkestHour

Trailers: THE DARKEST HOUR, 30 MINUTES OR LESS, THE SITTER

Check out these latest trailers for THE DARKEST HOUR, 30 MINUTES OR LESS and THE SITTER.

THE DARKEST HOUR is the story of five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. Starring Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman, the film will be in theaters December 23, 2011. Official website: http://www.darkesthourmovie.com/

These apes won’t rise in Sony Pictures’ 30 MINUTES OR LESS, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Aziz Ansari, Danny McBride, and Nick Swardson. Nick (Jesse Eisenberg) is a small town pizza delivery guy whose mundane life collides with the big plans of two wanna-be criminal masterminds (Danny McBride and Nick Swardson). The volatile duo kidnaps Nick and forces him to rob a bank. With mere hours to pull off the impossible task, Nick enlists the help of his ex-best friend, Chet (Aziz Ansari). As the clock ticks, the two must deal with the police, hired assassins, flamethrowers, and their own tumultuous relationship. In theaters this Friday, August 12. Official website: http://30minutesorless.com/

For restricted content go to http://youtube.com/30MinutesOrLessMovie

Jonah Hill’s comedy THE SITTER, is the story is about a college student on suspension who is coaxed into babysitting the kids next door, though he is fully unprepared for the wild night ahead of him. The film will be in theaters December 9, 2011. To watch the red-band trailer, visit the official website: http://www.thesittermovie.com/