Media Release
For Immediate Release
The Mummy Returns now on DVD
Just when you thought the saga
was over - Imhotep is back and more determined than ever to wreak havoc on the world.
It¹s time to turn up the dry desert heat and prepare for the biggest DVD event of the
year. Get ready for Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment¹s The Mummy Returns Collector¹s
Edition 2 disc set DVD, released from a dusty tomb and into your living room simultaneous
with the US release on October 3.
No longer are the mystic marvels of
ancient Egypt confined to the history books, The Mummy Returns DVD allows you to feel and
experience an adventure like no other. This action-packed 2 disc set is presented in its
original widescreen format and also boasts explosive DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio,
which bring the film to life.
Amassing over $18 million at the
Australian box office, The Mummy Returns is a mind-blowing, action-packed movie. Every
thrilling stunt and every incredible special effect comes crashing through your DVD player
into your home, entombing your every sense and transforming an evening of entertainment
into the wildest ride of your life.
A wicked chain of events finds the
mummified corpse of Imhotep, brought back to life again, this time in a British Museum. It
is here that the adventure-hungry Rick O¹Connell (Brendan Fraser) and family step in and
the sheer excitement of a truly extraordinary DVD takes hold. In their quest to save the
world and their son Alex from Imhotep and a new, even more powerful force of evil, the
O¹Connells face battle after battle and confront every possible challenge, all of which
are phenomenally recreated for the ultimate DVD experience.
The extraordinary thrill of DVD
reaches new heights with the release of The Mummy Returns. As you embark on the most
exciting journey of the year, rest assured you won't be alone. This value-packed DVD
features audio commentary with Writer/Director, Stephen Sommers (The Mummy, Deep Rising,
The Jungle Book) and Editor/Executive Producer, Bob Duscay (The Mummy, Deep Rising, The
Jungle Book), guiding you through some of the more spine-tingling scenes and terrifyingly
real stunts. The commentary also gives intricate detail of behind-the-scenes work that
went into the production of this visually astonishing movie.
Described by reviewers as a
"spectacularly thrilling adventure", The Mummy Returns DVD delivers an onslaught
of visually phenomenal special effects, from mammoth fighting scenes to a larger-than-life
desert storm. Go one step further than just watching the film with the exclusive DVD
addition of an interactive visual and special effects formation feature, a 15 minute
feature on the film¹s major effects sequences, as well as DVD Rom features such as
'Unlock the secret to The Scorpion King', The Mummy Returns game demo, screen savers,
browser and Exclusive access to the movie production¹. DVD enthusiasts will be drenched
in extra features that accompany the sequel to one of the top five performing DVDs of all
time (The Mummy). With a fantastic in-depth behind-the-scenes feature detailing the making
of the movie, The Mummy Returns DVD also gives you 3 featurettes including The Mummy
Returns Chamber of Doom¹, The Scorpion King¹ and A Special Message from Oded Fehr¹ that
will give you an even more up-close appreciation of the mastery that makes this film
great.
Brush up on your knowledge of Ancient
Egyptian history with 'Egyptology 201' featured on these amazing picture discs. Get inside
the minds of the superb cast with the inclusion of cast and filmmaker's notes from the
likes of Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz and John Hannah, as well as an interview with star
of The Mummy Returns, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
This Collector¹s Edition DVD
provides hours of unparalleled enjoyment, including hilarious outtakes and a great music
video Forever May Not Be Long Enough¹ performed by renowned super-band Live¹, giving you
the ultimate The Mummy Returns experience. All accessed via animated menus, the list of
features goes on to include production notes, a theatrical trailer and The Mummy Returns
Playstation® 2 game and special offer¹ trailers.
The Mummy Returns 2 disc set DVD will
be available in a shimmering special gold foil packaging at all major retailers around the
country simultaneously with its VHS rental release on October 3. For more information
about this latest release or any other DVD titles being released by Columbia TriStar Home
Entertainment in October, refer to the software features table attached.
DVD GOLD STANDARD COLLECTION
PROGRAM
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
has launched its Gold Standard Collection Program. This is a Buy Four Get One Free¹ offer
running until March 31st 2002. By collecting four tokens found in the Gold Standard
Program brochure packaged within specially marked Columbia TriStar DVDs consumers will in
return receive one of eight great DVDs to add to their collection (via mail redemption) |
