The original comic series '30 Days of Night' by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith, which inspired the film franchise, was published.
The original '30 Days of Night' vampire horror film was released, establishing the groundwork for the sequel.
Official announcement and pre-production began for the sequel '30 Days of Night: Dark Days'.
The direct-to-video sequel film '30 Days of Night: Dark Days' was released.