Gibson to unveil "Apocalypto" in Oklahoma - Associated Press

The Associated Press reports: Actor and director Mel Gibson plans to unveil his new movie "Apocalypto" during a special screening Friday in OklahomaThe movie, set for a broader release on December 8th, will be shown in a 15-hundred-seat theater at the Riverwind Casino. Gibson visited the casino in September for two private pre-screenings of the film. Gibson is expected to attend the event, which is being hosted by the Chickasaw Nation. His Oklahoma City publicist, Jhane Myers, says that Gibson previously has released his films in New York or Los Angeles. She says his decision to unveil "Apocalypto" in Oklahoma is his way of giving back to the Indian people. She says Gibson will use the screening as a fundraiser and plans to match every dollar raised through ticket sales and corporate sponsorship, with proceeds to go to the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic, the Lupus Foundation-Oklahoma City Chapter, the Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa and the Mayan people of Mexico. [source] The ticket price is $55. More information here. Technorati Tags: Apocalypto, Mel Gibson, James Horner, Rudy Youngblood, Mauricio Amuy Tenorio, Raoul Trujillo, Mayra Serbulo, Dalia Hernandez, Gerardo Taracena