From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Starring Action Hero Vin Diesel, The Chronicles of Riddick and Pitch Black

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Starring Action Hero Vin Diesel, The Chronicles of Riddick and Pitch Black

AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF

MARCH 31, 2009

ALSO AVAILABLE IN A 2-PACK ON BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming to Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def for the first time and loaded with pulse-pounding non-stop action, spectacular special effects and brand new features, The Chronicles of Riddick and Pitch Black are a must have for all action fans! Both feature perfect picture, the purest digital sound and are BD-Live(TM) ready to get connected so you can download trailers and more!

   THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK    SYNOPSIS:  

Vin Diesel (xXx, The Fast and the Furious) stars in this electrifying special-effects-fueled action spectacular! After years of outrunning ruthless bounty hunters, escaped convict Riddick suddenly finds himself caught between opposing forces in a fight for the future of the human race. Now, waging incredible battles on fantastic and deadly worlds, this lone, reluctant hero will emerge as humanity's champion - and the last hope for a universe on the edge of annihilation. Powered by groundbreaking visual effects and pulse-pounding, thrill-a-minute action, The Chronicles of Riddick is "a roller coaster ride that leaves you kicking and screaming for more!" (Hollywood Hotwire)

   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 leaving the movie.       --  PICTURE IN PICTURE:  Access interactive cast and crew interviews           and behind-the-scenes footage, all while you watch the movie.       --  COMPLETE CHRONICLES: Explore the history and mythology of Riddick.       --  CHRONICLES COMPENDIUM: Multi-tiered, dossier on characters, races,           planets, religions, weapons and spacecrafts.       --  ANATOMY OF A FIGHT: Investigate select fight scenes to demonstrate           the real-life science of Riddick's hand-to-hand combat skills.   --  BD-LIVE(TM): Access the BD-Live(TM) Center through your       Internet-connected player to get even more content, watch the latest       trailers, and more!       --  MY SCENES:  Pick your favorite scenes from the film and share with           your BD-Live(TM) buddies.     BONUS FEATURES:   --  INTRODUCTION BY DAVID TWOHY   --  DELETED SCENES WITH COMMENTARY BY DAVID TWOHY   --  VIRTUAL GUIDE TO THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK: Immerse yourself into the       world of The Chronicles of Riddick from the perspectives of the       characters.   --  TOOMBS' CHASE LOG: Track the hunt for Riddick from bounty hunter       Toombs' perspective.   --  VISUAL EFFECTS REVEALED: A play-by-play breakdown of the most complex       and compelling visual FX in The Chronicles of Riddick.   --  CREATION OF NEW MECCA: Visit New Mecca on Helion Prime and explore       this futuristic world from concept to completion.   --  RIDDICK RISES: Learn about Riddick's past, present and future       including and in-depth view of his training, weapons and more.   --  KEEP WHAT YOU KILL: Discover how the Necromonger Empire has mastered       the art of war, learn their dark secrets, their strategies and witness       their powers and fighting prowess.   --  FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH WRITER-DIRECTOR DAVID TWOHY AND ACTORS KARL       URBAN AND ALEXA DAVALO     PITCH BLACK    SYNOPSIS:  

When their ship crash-lands on a remote planet, the marooned passengers soon learn that escaped convict Riddick (Vin Diesel) isn't the only thing they have to fear. Deadly creatures lurk in the shadows, waiting to attack in the dark, and the planet is rapidly plunging into the utter blackness of a total eclipse. With the body count rising, the doomed survivors are forced to turn to Riddick with his eerie eyes to guide them through the darkness to safety. With time running out, there's only one rule: Stay in the light.

Pitch Black is the original sci-fi hit that introduced the world to the character of Riddick, the ultimate anti-hero. Take a ride on the pulse-pounding adrenaline rush that USA Today calls "the best excuse to root for the bad guy since Arnold in the original Terminator."

   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 leaving the movie.       --  PICTURE IN PICTURE:  Access interactive cast and crew interviews           and behind-the-scenes footage, all while you watch the movie.       --  PITCH BLACK RAW: Explore the making of a special-effects fueled           action epic through side-by-side comparisons of raw CGI to           finished sequences, and raw dailies to final scenes.   --  BD-LIVE(TM): Access the BD-Live(TM) Center through your       Internet-connected player to get even more content, watch the latest       trailers, and more!       --  MY SCENES:  Pick your favorite scenes from the film to create your           own video montage.     BONUS FEATURES:   --  AN INTRODUCTION BY DAVID TWOHY   --  THE GAME IS ON: Utilizing animatics and concept art created during the       development of the game, this feature summarizes the events preceding       Pitch Black.   --  JOHNS' CHASE LOG: A visual, animated and interactive day-by-day diary       of the merc Johns' pursuit of Riddick.  Viewers will gain a broader       understanding of how Johns' was almost killed by Riddick, but also how       he eventually tracked and captured Riddick. Voice-over by Cole Hauser.   --  THE MAKING OF PITCH BLACK   --  DARK FURY: ADVANCING THE ARC: A tantalizing first look THE CHRONICLES       OF RIDDICK: DARK FURY, the animated prequel to RIDDICK.   --  THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK VISUAL ENCYCLOPEDIA: Using an interactive       interface coupled with production art and drawings, the consumer can       familiarize themselves with the complex worlds, language and       terminology from THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK. Voice-over by Cole Hauser.   --  A VIEW INTO THE DARK: An early look into the THE CHRONICLES OF       RIDDICK, featuring new interviews with Vin Diesel and director David       Twohy.   --  FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH VIN DIESEL, COLE HAUSER AND DIRECTOR DAVID       TWOHY   --  FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR DAVID TWOHY, PRODUCER TOM ENGELMAN       AND VISUAL EFFECTS SUPERVISOR PETER CHIANG     TECHNICAL INFORMATION:   THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK   --  Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violent action and some       language.   --  Price: $29.98 SRP   --  Selection Number: 61106553    PITCH BLACK   --  Rating: R/Unrated   --  Price: $29.98 SRP   --  Selection Number: 61106555   

THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK 2 PACK (Includes The Chronicles of Riddick and Pitch Black)

   --  Rating: R   --  Price: $59.98 SRP   --  Selection Number: 61106690    

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