The trade reports that the spec was picked up by the studio, and revolves around the date on which the world is supposed to end. Variety went on to say the the movie frames an ensemble disaster epic akin to THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW, the blockbuster that Emmerich sold in a similar spec sale and which turned into a global hit for 20th Century Fox.
The director's next flick 10,000 BC hits cinemas on March 7th.