From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: 'Eastern Promises' on DVD & HD DVD STREET DATE: 12/26/07

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: 'Eastern Promises' on DVD & HD DVD STREET DATE: 12/26/07

Don't Miss the Legendary Scene That Has Audiences Cheering and Critics Raving!

'Viggo Mortensen's performance is flat-out brilliant.' Joe Morgenstern, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

'A mesmerizing power-punch of a thriller!' Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- OVERVIEW:

Viggo Mortenson stars with Academy Award(R) nominee Naomi Watts in Eastern Promises, an edge-of-your-seat thriller that delivers non-stop action and suspense. Directed by David Cronenberg, the critically acclaimed director of "A History of Violence," and winner of the top prize at this year's prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, this must-own DVD movie combines murder, mystery and deception, all leading to an explosive, unforgettable ending.

   BONUS FEATURES:   --  SECRETS AND STORIES - Go behind the scenes as director David       Cronenberg brings screenwriter Steven Knight's brilliant script to       life in the rainy dark streets of contemporary London.    --  MARKED FOR LIFE - Director David Cronenberg notes that in Russia,       Georgia and other provinces, men are tattooed with their stories,       there is no need for words.  This feature will examine how the tattoos       are used and what they mean for honor and code.     SYNOPSIS:  

The new thriller from director David Cronenberg re-teams him with his "A History of Violence" leading man Viggo Mortensen. The film follows the mysterious and ruthless Nikolai (Mortensen), who is tied to one of London's most notorious organized crime families. His carefully maintained existence is jarred when he crosses paths with Anna (Academy Award(R) nominee Naomi Watts), an innocent midwife trying to right a wrong, who accidentally uncovers potential evidence against the family. Now Nikolai must put into motion a harrowing chain of murder, deceit and retribution.

   TECHNICAL INFORMATION:   Street Date: December 26, 2007   Pre-Order Close: November 20, 2007   Price: $29.98 SRP   Selection Number: 620333000 AWS; 62033301 FF   Running Time: 1 Hour 41 Minutes   Layers: Dual Layers   Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen; Full Frame   Rating: R for strong brutal and bloody violence, some graphic sexuality,   language, and nudity.   Languages/Subtitles: English, French   Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1     CONTACTS:    Universal Studios Home Entertainment    Lea Porteneuve    Vice President, Publicity    (818) 777-1391    Lea.Porteneuve@nbcuni.com     Kelly Castell    Manager, Broadcast Publicity    (818) 777-0549    Kelly.Castell@nbcuni.com     Nicole Canizales    Manager, Online Publicity    (818) 777-0115    Nicole.Canizales@nbcuni.com     Scott Lyons    Manager, Print Publicity    (818) 777-0523    Scott.Lyons@nbcuni.com  

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CONTACT: Lea Porteneuve, Vice President, Publicity, +1-818-777-1391,
Lea.Porteneuve@nbcuni.com, or Kelly Castell, Manager, Broadcast Publicity,
+1-818-777-0549, Kelly.Castell@nbcuni.com, or Nicole Canizales, Manager,
Online Publicity, +1-818-777-0115, Nicole.Canizales@nbcuni.com, or
Scott Lyons, Manager, Print Publicity, +1-818-777-0523,
Scott.Lyons@nbcuni.com, all of Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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