From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: 'The Scorpion King,' The Non-Stop Action-Packed Thrill Ride, Arrives In Crystal-Clear High Definition

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: 'The Scorpion King,' The Non-Stop Action-Packed Thrill Ride, Arrives In Crystal-Clear High Definition

                                JULY 22, 2008                        OWN IT ON BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF                 FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT   

OVERVIEW: Timed to the release of "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor," get ready for non-stop excitement as "The Scorpion King" explodes onto Blu-ray from Universal Studios Home Entertainment! Unleashing action superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as the most feared warrior of the ancient world, "The Scorpion King" plunges you into a sweeping tale filled with stunning fight sequences, awe-inspiring battles and pulse-pounding thrills. A spin-off of the phenomenally popular Mummy series, "The Scorpion King" is the ultimate special effects-powered epic and the must-see high-definition adventure of the year!

   BONUS FEATURES:   -- U-CONTROL:  This uniquely-immersive, in-movie experience from Universal      allows you to customize your own high-definition experience with      spectacular interactive features - all without stopping the movie!   -- PICTURE IN PICTURE:  Enjoy a behind the scenes look at the making of      the film while watching the feature.   -- MY SCENES:  Bookmark your favorite scenes while watching the movie!   -- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR CHUCK RUSSELL    

SYNOPSIS: Set 5,000 years ago in the infamous city of Gomorrah, "The Scorpion King" is a head-on confrontation between good and evil. Warlord Memmon (Steven Brand) has created a reign of terror across the desert using a sorceress (Kelly Hu), who envisions all his victories. Only a few free tribes remain and in order to defeat Memmon they reluctantly hire Mathayus (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) to kill the beautiful sorceress. Instead, he kidnaps her to lure Memmon into a trap. With the help of the leader of the free tribe, Balthazar (Academy Award(R) nominee Michael Clarke Duncan), and an unlikely accomplice, the stage is set for the ultimate showdown.

   TECHNICAL INFORMATION - BLU-RAY(TM):   Street Date:  July 22, 2008   Selection Number:  61104867   Price:  $29.98 S.R.P.   Running Time:  1 Hour 32 Minutes   Layers:  BD-25   Aspect Ratio:  Widescreen 2.35:1   Rating:  PG-13 for intense sequences of action violence and some            sensuality   Languages/Subtitles:  English SDH, Spanish, and French   Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (English); DTS 5.1 (French & Spanish)     CAST AND FILMMAKERS:   Cast: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Steven Brand, Kelly Hu, Michael Clarke         Duncan   Director: Chuck Russell   Screenwriters: Stephen Sommers, William Osborne, David Hayter   Produced by: Stephen Sommers, Sean Daniel, James Jacks, Kevin Misher   Executive Producers: Vince McMahon   Production Designer: Ed Verreaux   Edited by: Michael Tronick, Gregg Parsons   Costume Designer: John Bloomfield     For artwork, please log on to our website at http://www.ushepublicity.com/   

Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (http://www.universalstudios.com/). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, 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 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% owned by Vivendi.

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