Universal Pictures Announces Planned High Definition DVD Releases

Universal Pictures Announces Planned High Definition DVD Releases Feature Films Include Recent Blockbusters 'The Bourne Supremacy,' 'The Chronicles of Riddick' and 'Van Helsing,' as Well as Catalog Titles LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Pictures today announced a number of feature films it plans to release in the next generation high definition DVD disc format (HD DVD). The titles represent a combination of recent hits and notable offerings from the Universal catalog. The announcement was made today by Craig Kornblau, president of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Titles revealed for HD DVD release include the following high-profile films: "The Bourne Supremacy," "The Chronicles of Riddick" and "Van Helsing." In addition, Universal plans to release HD DVD versions of such catalog titles as: "Apollo 13," "U-571," "12 Monkeys," "Dune," "The Thing," "End of Days," "Backdraft," "Waterworld," "The Bone Collector," "Spy Game," "Pitch Black," "Conan the Barbarian" and "Dante's Peak." "We are confident that the many advantages afforded by the HD DVD format will significantly elevate the value of our content, while enhancing consumers' experience considerably," said Kornblau. "We look forward to growing this technology and firmly establishing the next generation DVD platform." Universal Pictures is a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is part of NBC Universal. NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates the No. 1 television network, the fastest-growing Spanish-language network, a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi Universal. Contact: Universal Studios Home Entertainment Publicity Vivian Mayer Sr. Vice President (818) 777-3594 / vivian.mayer@nbcuni.com Lea Porteneuve Vice President (818) 777-1391 / lea.porteneuve@nbcuni.com Source: Universal Pictures CONTACT: Vivian Mayer, Sr. Vice President, +1-818-777-3594, vivian.mayer@nbcuni.com, or Lea Porteneuve, Vice President, +1-818-777-1391, lea.porteneuve@nbcuni.com, both of Universal Studios Home Entertainment Publicity Web site: http://www.universalstudios.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment