Vin Diesel Stars in the Pulse-Pounding Action-Adventure 'PITCH BLACK'
Arriving on DVD June 1, 2004 From Universal Studios Home Video With New
Bonus
Features and a Free Movie Ticket Offer to see 'The Chronicles of
Riddick' in
Theaters
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The
original sci-fi hit
that first introduced the world to the character of Riddick," Pitch
Black,"
comes to DVD June 1, 2004 loaded with new and exciting bonus materials
and a
FREE movie ticket offer to see "The Chronicles of Riddick" feature film
in
theaters June 11th. "Pitch Black," the futuristic
action-adventure hit from
director David Twohy, features an impressive cast including Vin Diesel
("The Fast and the Furious"), Radha Mitchell ("Phone Booth") and Cole
Hauser
("2 Fast 2 Furious"). The pulse-pounding excitement of Diesel's
ultimate
anti-hero, Riddick -- an escaped convict with the ability to see in the
dark -- is captured in the DVD's all-new bonus features which deliver a
comprehensive, all-access pass into the thrilling world of "The
Chronicles of
Riddick." The "Pitch Black" DVD is priced at $26.98 S.R.P. and is
available
in a Rated widescreen and full frame, as well as an Unrated Director's
Cut
version in both widescreen and full frame.
Dazzling Arsenal of Bonus Features
A comprehensive array of bonus materials offers
consumers a complete guide
to the Riddick universe. The action-packed features include:
* A new introduction to the film by
writer/director David Twohy.
* The Chronicles of Riddick Virtual
Encyclopedia: Cole Hauser hosts
this exploration of Mercs,
the Slam, and other unique elements of the
Riddick universe.
* Johns' Chase Log: Follow the
bounty hunter Johns (Cole Hauser) on his
month-long hunt for
Riddick. Includes excerpts from his personal log
chronicling Riddick's final
days of freedom before his capture,
leading into the opening
scene of "Pitch Black."
* Dark Fury: Advancing the Arc: An
inside look at the making of "The
Chronicles of Riddick: Dark
Fury," the visionary new film by acclaimed
animator Peter Chung ("The
Animatrix 'Matriculated,'" MTV's "Aeon
Flux").
* View Into the Dark: David Twohy
and Vin Diesel explore the character
of Riddick.
* The Game is On: Join the ride of
Riddick's earlier life as he attempts
to bust out of a triple-max
security prison and get a sneak peek at
the new "The Chronicles of
Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay"
interactive game.
* The Making of "Pitch Black"
* Feature Commentaries: Vin
Diesel, Cole Hauser and director David
Twohy offer scene-by-scene
insights into the film - AND -- The film's
director, producer and
visual effects supervisor discuss their
exciting work on the film.
Fans of "Pitch Black" Will Love the FREE
Movie Ticket Offer to see
"The Chronicles of Riddick" in Theaters
Audiences and critics cheered when "Pitch Black"
arrived in theaters in
2000. USA Today called the sci-fi hit, "the best excuse to root
for the bad
guy since Arnold in the original 'Terminator.'" All consumers who
purchase
"Pitch Black" will receive a FREE full priced adult movie ticket to see
"The
Chronicles of Riddick" feature film when it debuts in theaters June 11,
2004
(while supplies last; offer expires June 27, 2004).
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.
CAST & FILMMAKERS
Director: David Twohy
Screenwriter: Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat, David Twohy
Producers: Tom Engelman
Executive Producers: Ted Field, Scott Kroopf,
Anthony Winly
Director of Photography: David Eggby
Production Designer: Graham Grace Walker
Editor: Rick Shaine
Cast: Vin Diesel, Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser,
Keith David, Lewis Fitz-
Gerald, Claudia Black, Rhiana Griffith,
John Moore
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: June 1, 2004
Order Close: April 27, 2004
Rating: R (for sci-fi violence, gore and
language)
Suggested Retail Price: $26.98 SRP
DVD Selection Number: 24721 Rated Widescreen;
25422 Rated Full Frame;
24722 Unrated Director's Cut Widescreen;
25423 Unrated Director's Cut
Full Frame
Running Time: Rated: 1 hour 49 minutes,
Unrated: 1 hour 52 minutes
Number of Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Anamorphic Widescreen;
1.33:1 Full Frame
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1
Surround; French Dolby Digital
5.1 Surround; Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
Surround
Bonus Material:
* An Introduction by David Twohy
* The Game Is On
* Johns' Chase Log
* Feature Commentary with Vin
Diesel, Cole Hauser and director David
Twohy
* Feature Commentary with director
David Twohy, Producer Tom Engleman
and Visual Effects
Supervisor Peter Chiang
* The Making of Pitch Black
* Dark Fury: Advancing The Arc
* "The Chronicles of Riddick"
Virtual Encyclopedia
* A View Into The Dark
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