Fans can relive every heart-pounding second of television's groundbreaking show when the 24: Complete Series DVD box set arrives on December 14. For the hardcore "24" fan, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is hosting the "24" Marathon Challenge and Fan Fest experience at Hollywood and Highland (6801 Hollywood Blvd) in Los Angeles. Beginning on December 2, fans will come together to watch continuous episodes of "24" in an attempt to break the current Guinness World Record of 86 hours for longest television viewing. Participants will experience Jack Bauer's longest days with the last alert fan winning $10,000 and becoming the ultimate "24" enthusiast.
Starting today, fans can enter the "24" contest and get the official rules online at 24Marathon. The Marathon Challenge is open to the first 100 registered participants, who are 18 years or older and will be in the Los Angeles area between December 2 and December 6, 2010.
Fans unable to participate in the marathon are invited to discover more "24" with original props form the series, see behind-the-scenes footage and meet cast members from the show. Cast member schedule will be announced online prior to the event at Foxconnect and www.Facebook.com/24. Fans living outside Los Angeles can also check out video, photos and links to live streaming footage from the event by visiting www.Facebook.com/24 to witness the "24" fandom.
The "24" Marathon Challenge and Fan Fest celebrates the home entertainment release for one of television's most innovative and acclaimed dramas. 24: Complete Series DVD is a must-have collectible box set that includes all eight seasons and is bursting with bonus features including deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage, a comprehensive retrospective, an epilogue to the series and much more. Additionally, the 24: Season Eight Blu-ray and 24: The Complete Eighth Season DVD arrives on December 14 with extended and never-before-seen bonus footage for fans.