APOCALYPTO (2006)

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	December 8th, 2006
	Mel Gibson
	Mel Gibson, Farhad Safinia
	Rudy Youngblood, Dalia Hernandez, Jonathan Brewer, Morris Birdyellowhead, Carlos Emilio Baez, Ramirez Amilcar, Israel Contreras, Israel Rios, María Isabel Díaz, Espiridion Acosta Cache, Iazua Larios
	Touchstone Pictures
	Action, Adventure
	apocalypto.com
	R for sequences of graphic violence and distrubing images
	$50,866,635 (US total)
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From Academy Award® winning filmmaker Mel Gibson ("The Passion of The Christ," "Braveheart"), comes "Apocalypto": a heart stopping mythic action-adventure set against the turbulent end times of the once great Mayan civilization. When his idyllic existence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, a man is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression where a harrowing end awaits him. Through a twist of fate and spurred by the power of his love for his woman and his family he will make a desperate break to return home and to ultimately save his way of life.

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Trailers & Video Clips

Featurette 3 'Mayan Civilization

Extended Clip 'He's in the Trees'

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Jaguar

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"Mel Gibson has made a highly engaging story that gives you all the history you need, while providing one of the most viscerally entertaining films in recent years."

- Evan Jacobs

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CONTEST: Take Home the Apocalypto Soundtrack!
December 17th, 2006: Own all the music from this years most visually powerful film.

6 1/2 Minute Extended Jaguar Chase Sequence from Apocalypto
December 14th, 2006: The most extensive scene from the film available online.

EXCLUSIVE: Watch the Apocalypto TV Spot!
November 21st, 2006: We've got your first look at even more footage from Mel Gibson's upcoming epic.

Your First Look at the Poster for Apocalypto
May 30th, 2006: Get a glimpse at the artwork for Mel Gibson's new film.

Disney Moves Apocalypto To December
April 16th, 2006: The Mel Gibson epic get a release date shift.

Mel Gibson's Apocalyptico Trailer Goes Online
December 21st, 2005: Get your first look at the director's Passion of the Christ follow-up.

HOME VIDEO NEWS

Apocalypto Races to DVD May 22!
February 26th, 2007: Disc to include a commentary track with Mel Gibson and co-writer Farhad Safinia.

INTERVIEWS

EXCLUSIVE: Mushy Talks Apocalypto with Mel Gibson
December 14th, 2006: The director discusses the film's success, the origins of Braveheart, and what he might do next.

Talking Apocalypto with Mel Gibson and Co-Writer Farhad Safinia
December 4th, 2006: Director and Writer discuss shooting in the jungle, humanizing characters, and creating an epic film.

Entering the World of Apocalypto
October 30th, 2006: Mel Gibson discusses making his latest film, the challenges of shooting in the jungle, and the fates of both the Lethal Weapon and Mad Max franchises.

FILM BUSINESS

	Apocalypto Takes Over the DVD Charts May 31st, 2007: Pan's Labyrinth dips to the No. 2 spot in sales and rentals.
	Mel Gibson's Apocalypto Tops The Box Office December 10th, 2006: Kills off the competition debuting with $14.1 million