The New Extinction
“Who owns the past?”
Synopsis
Egos, money, and science intersect in a modern American parable that follows the king of the dinosaurs and those who uncover its remains. Under intense budgetary pressure, academic paleontologist Dr. Thomas Carr navigates the crumbling world of academia. Can his latest find, a juvenile T. rex, convince his small private college to reinvest in a successful but small program? Meanwhile, commercial fossil hunter Alan Detrich teams up with a Kansas museum to show off a T. rex specimen so rare it might change the face of paleontology. Alan's ethics and motives are tested in a divided world. Ever-increasing auction prices compound the academic community's growing frustration with rising commercial sales. The two legends of paleontology try tricks, new and old, to keep up in America's ever-shifting landscape.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kyle Lloyd Arpke
- Screenplay & Story
- Kyle Lloyd Arpke
- Original Score
- Peter Batchelder
- Original Title
- The New Extinction
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kyle Lloyd Arpke
Kyle Lloyd Arpke
Peter Batchelder
Kyle Lloyd Arpke, Michael T. Vollmann, Soon Vue
Jessica Knap, Dan Didier, Timm Gable, Andy Gorzalski
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Kyle Lloyd Arpke
Director
Jessica Knap
Producer
Dan Didier
Producer
Kyle Lloyd Arpke
Editor
Michael T. Vollmann
Editor
Soon Vue
Editor
Kyle Lloyd Arpke
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The New Extinction about?
Egos, money, and science intersect in a modern American parable that follows the king of the dinosaurs and those who uncover its remains. Under intense budgetary pressure, academic paleontologist Dr. Thomas Carr navigates the crumbling world of academia. Can his latest find, a juvenile T. rex, convince his small private college to reinvest in a successful but small program? Meanwhile, commercial fossil hunter Alan Detrich teams up with a Kansas museum to show off a T. rex specimen so rare it might change the face of paleontology. Alan's ethics and motives are tested in a divided world. Ever-increasing auction prices compound the academic community's growing frustration with rising commercial sales. The two legends of paleontology try tricks, new and old, to keep up in America's ever-shifting landscape.
Who directed The New Extinction?
The New Extinction was directed by Kyle Lloyd Arpke.
Who stars in The New Extinction?
The principal cast of The New Extinction includes Thomas Carr, Alan Detrich, Megan Seitz, David Burnham.
When was The New Extinction released and how long is it?
The New Extinction was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The New Extinction?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The New Extinction was composed by Peter Batchelder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The New Extinction?
The New Extinction holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).