Experience Three-Time Oscar(R) Winner Peter Jackson's Groundbreaking Multimedia Production Chronicle

Experience Three-Time Oscar(R) Winner Peter Jackson's Groundbreaking Multimedia Production Chronicle

'KING KONG Peter Jackson's Production Diaries'

Street Date: December 13, 2005

Synopsis: For the first time in the history of cinema, film fans will have the opportunity to experience the production of a major motion picture from the unique perspective of a master filmmaker with "KING KONG Peter Jackson's Production Diaries." The three-time Academy Award(R) winning director (the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy) personally invites viewers to immerse themselves in this unprecedented project, which combines a full-color book with more than 50 pages, four stunning production conceptual art prints and two DVDs to create a step-by-step, first-hand account of the film's intense eight-month production process. In another first, "KING KONG Peter Jackson's Production Diaries" will be released December 13, 2005, a day before "KING KONG" opens in theaters.

Available for a limited time only, this handsomely packaged gift set is a must-own for every Peter Jackson and "KING KONG" fan. "KING KONG Peter Jackson's Production Diaries" is a beautifully crafted, limited edition work of art that comes with a collector's letter of authenticity. Introduced by Jackson himself, the package's 54 intriguing production diaries provide an unparalleled opportunity to see stars Naomi Watts (Oscar(R) nominated for "21 Grams"), Jack Black ("School of Rock") and Adrien Brody (Academy Award(R) winner for "The Pianist") in action as they bring this thrilling tale to the screen. As a special bonus, the set includes a fascinating, detailed look at the creation of one of the film's most exciting action sequences -- the fierce battle between Kong and the three T-Rex.

Price: $39.98 SRP

Gift Set Contents:

* A full-color book with more than 50 pages containing dozens of on-set and behind-the-scenes photographs, drawings and images from the production.

* Four exclusive production lithographs created by the conceptual artists at Big Primate Pictures and WETA workshop, commissioned exclusively for the production diaries DVD collection and suitable for framing.

* Numbered letter of authenticity.

* Two DVDs featuring 54 production diaries, an introduction from director Peter Jackson and a special look at the creation of the spectacular Kong/T-Rex battle scene.

* Run Time: 3 Hours 46 Minutes * MPAA Rating: Not Rated * Technical: English Dolby Digital 2.0; English SDH; Spanish and French Subtitles * Picture: Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Contacts: Vivian Mayer Senior Vice President, Publicity Universal Studios Home Entertainment (818) 777-3594

Evan Fong Executive Director, Publicity Universal Studios Home Entertainment (818) 777-5540

PRNewswire -- Oct. 12

Source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

CONTACT: Vivian Mayer, Senior Vice President, Publicity, +1-818-777-3594, or Evan Fong, Executive Director, Publicity, +1-818-777-5540, both of Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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