The Explosive Action Blockbuster Smashes its way Onto DVD and Blu-Ray(TM) Hi-Def

The Explosive Action Blockbuster Smashes its way Onto DVD and Blu-Ray(TM) Hi-Def

'THE INCREDIBLE HULK'

'Every bit as Good as 'Iron Man'!' 'A super-powered adrenaline blast!' - Aint-It-Cool News - Peter Hammond, Hollywood.com

Unleashed on October 21, 2008 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- From the Marvel Universe of the world's most popular Super Heroes comes the $234.6 million worldwide summer hit that fans have been waiting for as "THE INCREDIBLE HULK" blasts onto DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Marvel Studios on October 21, 2008. Filled with unstoppable action, spectacular visual effects, and non-stop thrills, "THE INCREDIBLE HULK" is directed by Louis Leterrier and features an all-star cast including Academy Award(R) nominees Edward Norton and Tim Roth, Liv Tyler and Academy Award(R) winner William Hurt. The visually spectacular, super-charged release will be available in three versions: a three-disc Special Edition DVD available for a limited time only; a two-disc Blu-ray release, offered in collectible 3D lenticular packaging for a limited time only; and a single-disc DVD edition.

Both the Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray releases include over two hours of bonus extras, including an exclusive, never-before-seen alternate opening and a digital copy of the film that is iPod, PC or MAC compatible. The two- disc Blu-ray set, offering the perfect picture and purest digital sound, will also include all-new, interactive features including My Chat, an innovative application that allows viewers to communicate with friends and family while watching the film for a fully immersive, exclusive experience.

The suspense-filled, action-packed story is the epic tale of Dr. Bruce Banner, whose life has been changed forever by a dose of gamma radiation that transforms him when provoked into the terrifying and powerful Hulk. Though pursued by military leaders intent on harnessing his unbelievable strength as a secret weapon, Banner must call upon the hero within himself to battle an equally powerful adversary, The Abomination.

The single-disc edition includes the film and deleted scenes. In addition to these components, both the Special Edition DVD and the Blu-ray Hi-Def release will include the following:

   BONUS FEATURES -- SPECIAL EDITION DVD AND BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF:    -- Alternate Opening   -- The Making of "THE INCREDIBLE HULK": An in-depth look at the making of      the blockbuster film, featuring interviews with Edward Norton, director      Louis Leterrier, and producers Avi Arad, Kevin Feige and Gale Anne Hurd      and the entire cast and crew. The documentary covers the film's      innovative take on the character, look and storyline, as well as the      casting process, production and profile of director Louis Leterrier.   -- Becoming The Hulk: This featurette focuses on Edward Norton's approach      to the iconic role and the incredible visual effects employed by      award(R)-winning studio Rhythm & Hues to create the character on      screen.   -- Becoming The Abomination: From the first motion-capture session to the      visual effects at Rhythm & Hues, viewers go behind the scenes with      actor Tim Roth and watch as he transforms both his mind and body into      the super villain known as The Abomination.   -- Anatomy of a Hulk Out: Behind-the-scenes looks at three of the movie's      most exciting action sequences:      -- Hulking Out in the Bottling Plant -- Go inside the first action         sequence of the film where both viewers and the army are given a         glimpse of the Hulk to come.      -- Hulking Out on Campus -- A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of         a Hulk action sequence, featuring airplanes, guns, and even a sound         machine.      -- Hulking Out in Harlem -- From pre-visualization animatics to visual         effects, this featurette shows how filmmakers created one of the         largest action sequences in Marvel film history.   -- From Comic Book to Screen: See the incredible comic books come to life      courtesy of narration, sound effects and "living" panels of action.   -- Feature Commentary With Director Louis Leterrier And Cast   -- Digital Copy of "THE INCREDIBLE HULK": Compatible with PC, Mac or iPod.   -- Deleted Scenes    BONUS FEATURES -- EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF:   -- U Control: Universal's exclusive signature feature, U Control puts      viewers one click away from going deeper into the making of the film      without ever interrupting the movie, through animated comic book      panels, storyboards, early renderings of the visual effects,      interactive cast and crew interviews and exclusive information about      the characters, back story, and "THE INCREDIBLE HULK" physics.      -- Thunderbolt Files -- Explore the top-secret files of the forces         hunting The Hulk with this interactive feature that takes you deeper         into the movie -- without ever leaving the film.      -- Scene Explorer -- Discover the secrets behind the special effects!         Explore all the individual layers that go into an effects-intensive         scene with this unique Blu-ray feature.      -- Comic Book Gallery -- Enjoy a Hi-Def experience of the classic comic         book images that inspired key shots in the movie.    -- BD-LIVE FEATURES -- Blu-ray and Playstation3 players with an Internet      connection can access exclusive interactive applications that allow      viewers to communicate with friends and family while watching the film:      -- My Chat -- Just plug your player into your Internet connection and         connect to BD-Live to chat with friends while watching the movie and         conduct your very own private screening discussions.      -- My Scenes Sharing -- Share your favorite clips with your buddies         through the BD Live Internet connection                                   Synopsis  

"First, there was the rousing 'Iron Man'. Now Marvel Entertainment brings the equally exhilarating 'The Incredible Hulk.'" (Vince Horiuchi, The Salt Lake Tribune)

Academy Award(R) nominee* Edward Norton stars as scientist Bruce Banner, a man who has been living in shadows, scouring the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he finds himself coming face to face with his most formidable foe: the Abomination -- a nightmarish beast of pure aggression whose powers match the Hulk's own!

Also starring Liv Tyler, Oscar(R) nominee** Tim Roth, and Oscar(R) winner*** William Hurt, "The Incredible Hulk" is "steeped in action and spectacular special effects" (Claudia Puig, USA TODAY) and delivers a mind- blowing final showdown that can only be summed up with one word...INCREDIBLE!

"Academy Award(R)" and "Oscar(R)" are registered trademarks and service marks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

   *1996 Best Supporting Actor, "Primal Fear." 1998 Best Actor, "American    History X."   **1995 Best Supporting Actor, "Rob Roy."   ***1985 Best Actor, "Kiss of the Spider Woman."    CAST AND FILMMAKERS   Directed By: Louis Leterrier   Screenplay and Screen Story: Zak Penn   Produced By: Avi Arid, Kevin Feige, Gale Anne Hurd   Director of Photography: Peter Menzies, Jr.   Edited By: John Wright, Rick Shaine, Vincent Tabaillon,   Production Designer: Kirk M. Petruccelli   Costume Designer:  Renee Bravener, Denise Cronenberg   Original Music By: Craig Armstrong   Cast: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt, Tim Blake Nelson,         Ty Burrell, Lou Ferrigno as the voice of "The Incredible Hulk"    TECHNICAL INFORMATION   Street Date: October 21, 2008   Pre-Order Close: September 9, 2008 (DVD)                    September 2, 2008 (Blu-ray)   Packaging Layout and Design: Copyright (C) 2008 Universal Studios.                                All Rights Reserved.   Price: Single Disc SRP $29.98          Special Edition SRP $34.98          Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def SRP $39.98   Rating: PG-13 for sequences of intense action violence, some frightening           sci-fi images and brief suggestive content   Running Time: 1 Hour 53 Minutes    DVD   Selection Number: 2005905 (Widescreen)                     2006222 (Full Frame)   Layers: Dual   Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 (Anamorphic Widescreen)                 1.33:1 (Full Frame)   Technical Info:   English Audio: DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 / Dolby Digital 2.0   Spanish and French Audio: DTS Surround 5.1   Subtitles: English, Spanish, French    BLU-RAY Hi-Def   Selection Number: 20007317   Layers: BD-50   Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.35:1   Technical Info:   English Audio: DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 / Dolby Digital 2.0   Spanish and French Audio: DTS Surround 5.1   Subtitles: English, Spanish, French    For artwork, please log on to our website at http://www.ushepublicity.com/    About Universal Studios Home Entertainment  

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The Incredible Hulk, the Movie(C) 2008 MVL Film Finance LLC. MARVEL, The Incredible Hulk, all character names and their distinctive likenesses: TM & (C) 2008 Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Super Hero(es) is a co-owned registered trademark. "Academy Award(R)" is the registered trademark and service mark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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