The Premise: Vin Diesel plays the titular character known as "Bloodshot" (whose civilian name is Ray Garrison), a former soldier turned super-weapon by way of nano technology infused into his blood that make him stronger and more durable with the ability to repair the injuries he sustains at a rapid rate. After being saved from a near-death experience with these newfound abilities, he must find down the parties responsible for the death of his wife.

The Good: David S. F. Wilson is making his directorial debut after a career of working in VFX and that particular background is evident in the creativity and design of the special effects throughout the film. Though some have criticised Vin Diesel's performance, it's no less adequate than the performers that popularised the B movie action flick in decades past. The difference is that this time there is a budget and technological advancements to better develop the straight-forward revenge plots of those films.

Who The Film Is For: The general consensus from Valiant fans seems to be that they appreciate the film's approach in adapting the source material. Those looking for a less child-oriented superhero film, or a nostalgic trip down memory lane of the revenge-seeking action star are sure to enjoy this.

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Before BLOODSHOT #7 hits shelves on March 11th, we're incredibly proud to reveal the explosive issue will also receive a special "Fully Loaded" Edition on April 8th!

Featuring Vin Diesel's Bloodshot on the cover, the BLOODSHOT #7 "Fully Loaded" Edition is packed with eight epic pages of bonus content that includes new artwork, classified information, and commentary from Bloodshot's co-creator KEVIN VANHOOK!

BLOODSHOT #7 kicks off part 1 of the new story arc "Burned," an action-packed three-issue story that unleashes hell on Earth! Valiant's supersoldier must hunt down monsters, aliens, living weapons, and other terrifying threats after they're set loose from a top-secret facility. It's the perfect jumping-on spot while also continuing the fast-paced and thrilling storyline that BLOODSHOT writer TIM SEELEY has been crafting since the debut issue.

Art by Marc Laming and Andrew Dalhouse
 

The “Fully Loaded” edition of BLOODSHOT #7 will release on the same day as BLOODSHOT #8 (April 8th), allowing fans to jump right into the first two chapters of “Burned!”

BLOODSHOT #7 "Fully Loaded" will be available in comic shops and wherever comics are sold on April 8th. The issue is written by Tim Seeley, features art by Marc Laming and Jason Masters, colors by Andrew Dalhouse, and letters by Dave Sharpe.
 

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About DMG Entertainment
DMG Entertainment is a global media and entertainment company based in Beverly Hills, CA. Founded in 1994 by Dan Mintz, the company portfolio has grown to include diverse holdings across film, television, comic book publishing, gaming, and location-based entertainment. Operating as both a production and distribution entity, DMG Entertainment is best known for films such as Looper (2012) and Iron Man 3 (2013) and upcoming Bloodshot (2020) starring Vin Diesel.

About Valiant Entertainment
Valiant Entertainment, a subsidiary of DMG Entertainment, founded by Dan Mintz, is a leading character-based entertainment company that owns and controls the third most extensive library of superheroes behind Marvel and DC. With more than 80 million issues sold and a library of over 2,000 characters, including X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Harbinger, Shadowman, Archer & Armstrong, and many more, Valiant is one of the most successful publishers in the history of the comic book medium. For more information, visit Valiant on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and ValiantEntertainment.com. For Valiant merchandise and more, visit ValiantStore.com.

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From the big screen to your local comic shop.

To celebrate Free Comic Book Day on May 2nd, Valiant Entertainment is releasing the can't-miss VALIANT 2020: THE YEAR OF HEROES FCBD SPECIAL!

Featuring Vin Diesel's upcoming blockbuster turn as BLOODSHOT on the cover, the must-read issue includes two captivating original adventures: an explosive BLOODSHOT story by New York Times bestselling writer TIM SEELEY (Grayson) and phenomenal artist JASON MASTERS (Captain America), and a gripping X-O MANOWAR tale by multiple Eisner Award nominated writer JOSHUA DYSART (THE LIFE AND DEATH OF TOYO HARADA) and superstar artist DOUG BRAITHWAITE (Marvel #1000)!

"This year's FCBD book is a celebration of what makes Valiant great," stated Senior Editorial Director ROBERT MEYERS. "Epic storytelling, cutting edge art, and a book that is accessible to readers new and old." In addition to the two original stories, the incredible issue will also feature a look at the future of Valiant 2020: The Year of Heroes!

The VALIANT 2020: THE YEAR OF HEROES FCBD SPECIAL will be available this May 2nd for Free Comic Book Day. For more information on the fun event, visit https://www.freecomicbookday.com/

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About Valiant Entertainment
Valiant Entertainment, a subsidiary of DMG Entertainment, founded by Dan Mintz, is a leading character-based entertainment company that owns and controls the third most extensive library of superheroes behind Marvel and DC. With more than 80 million issues sold and a library of over 2,000 characters, including X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Harbinger, Shadowman, Archer & Armstrong, and many more, Valiant is one of the most successful publishers in the history of the comic book medium. For more information, visit Valiant on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and ValiantEntertainment.com. For Valiant merchandise and more, visit ValiantStore.com. 

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Art by Marc Laming

Before Vin Diesel's Bloodshot hits theaters on February 21st, 2020, the explosive BLOODSHOT #0 will offer the perfect introduction to Valiant's supersoldier!

New York Times best-selling writer TIM SEELEY (Grayson) is joined by the incredible artist MARC LAMING(Planet Hulk) to unleash a gripping adventure that reveals the origin of Bloodshot's brand-new mission. BLOODSHOT #0 will also serve as the 150th issue of BLOODSHOT ever published. And with the nanite-infused hero making his big screen debut in February, it's going to be a great month for Bloodshot fans.

"Tim’s script was exciting, packed with action but also has a ton of heart and had a really interesting take on Bloodshot’s character," stated Marc. "The zero issue has been a great challenge to draw and it has really stretched me artistically. I’ve tried to use some storytelling techniques I’ve not used before to best tell Tim’s story and I think it has paid off and I’ve produced some really strong pages."

Check out some of Marc's engrossing pencils and inks below.

Art by Marc Laming 

Art by Marc Laming

 

"Valiant is celebrating 2020 as The Year of Heroes, and February is the month of BLOODSHOT," said Senior Editorial Director ROBERT MEYERS. "With VIN DIESEL on the big screen, Tim, Marc, and the team have put together a perfect jumping on point for new readers, while also rewarding the readers that have been with us from #1."

Art by Marc Laming

 

Series Editor LYSA HAWKINS can't wait for fans to read this issue. "BLOODSHOT #0 invites the reader to see what happened just before the relaunch of BLOODSHOT #1! There couldn't be a better time to get to know Bloodshot and if you already know just how good this book is, it's a love letter to the fans with an amazing story by Tim and breathtaking art by Marc. It just can't be missed."

 

Cover A by  Roberto de la Torre 

Cover B by Ramón F. Bachs  




Cover C by  Francis Portela  

BLOODSHOT #0 goes on sale February 19th, 2020, with colors by Andrew Dalhouse, letters by Dave Sharpe, and features covers by Roberto de la Torre, Ramón F. Bachs, and Francis Portela.

About Valiant Entertainment
Valiant Entertainment, a subsidiary of DMG Entertainment, founded by Dan Mintz, is a leading character-based entertainment company that owns and controls the third most extensive library of superheroes behind Marvel and DC. With more than 80 million issues sold and a library of over 2,000 characters, including X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Harbinger, Shadowman, Archer & Armstrong, and many more, Valiant is one of the most successful publishers in the history of the comic book medium. For more information, visit Valiant on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and ValiantEntertainment.com. For Valiant merchandise and more, visit ValiantStore.com. 

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"Bloodshot" is one of the most exciting upcoming additions to superhero films. For those unfamiliar with the property, the character first debuted in 1992 and has been one of the most popular titles under Valiant Comics since then. The film adaptation is being brought to life in collaboration with Columbia Pictures and distributed by Sony, with Vin Diesel set to star as the titular character.

One of the film's producers, Dinesh Shamdasani, previously worked as the CEO of Valiant and is now a co-founder at Hivemind alongside other industry creatives that work to make the best adaptations as possible of books, comics, etc. into film and television properties. Shamdasani spoke on the "Hivemind Presents" panel at New York Comic Con and gave an exclusive insight into the film's inception and the creative process of adapting the comic character for the big screen. With only a few months until its release, fans have been eagerly anticipating any sort of insight into when the film's promotional campaign will begin.

"We wrapped principal photography. We have an edit. Visual effects are well underway. The studios Sony and Columbia have been incredibly aggressive about giving us the resources we need. I probably shouldn't say this, even yesterday on the Sony lot we were running around getting a little footage done, some inserts, close-ups, things like that. They've just been so supportive. Where we are is, there's a trailer, it's coming, [and] posters are coming. We're just at the tail end of doing the finishing, tweaking things, making it cool before the marketing campaign starts. Before the end of the year, I shouldn't say because Sony will kill me, but I highly recommend people watch Terminator: Dark Fate. I'm definitely getting in trouble."

Shamdasani has a unique perspective to share about bringing the film to life due to his previous work at Valiant giving him a better understanding of the source material when adapting it in collaboration with a major film studio. "Valiant [is] a publisher, it's the third largest publisher historically in comics. Bloodshot is one of the marked characters there. We had this plethora of characters to pick from. Bloodshot was the one that we identified, and said this is the one we wanted to push out first because it felt like it was the most naturally translatable to a film genre. The genre that we wanted to fit into, to translate it to, was the kind of sci-fi action, heady films that you would see especially in the '80s and '90s, things like Total Recall, Terminator, those kinds of films, RoboCop. What's fun about this is the audience is so well tuned to those movies now, we know them backwards and forwards, we know the Marvel movies backwards and forwards, and so we really challenged the creative team to figure out how we could subvert expectations. Eric Heisserer who wrote Arrival and was nominated for that for Best [Adapted] Screenplay [at the Oscars] and then has since done Bird Box, he wrote some comics for us at Valiant which, I highly recommend Secret Weapons, it's a great book. [He] really cracked a story in which you walk into the movie theater thinking you're getting one movie and about thirty minutes in, hopefully if we've done our job [you'll] sit there going, 'I can't believe this has happened. I have no idea where this movie is going' but you're excited. What's great about that is you just never get that experience anymore. Everything is given away to you online. Movies follow such a formula. Vin Diesel, our star, was so supportive of this. He, I think, was also feeling this because he's made these kinds of movies so much that breaking that formula is so rare to find the opportunity to do."

Shamdasani is full of praise for Vin Diesel and his passion for the project. "His persona is perfect for it. [We got him] through asking him relentlessly and not taking no for an answer. No, when he read the script, that was really the defining piece. Even when we were shooting on set, he was very involved. He's now a producer on the movie, He's very, very, very involved. He's made so many movies at such a high level that he really becomes the godfather of production. He knows every aspect of it. He was marshalling us to push the narrative. It was that subversion and the emotionality, which is not something you would think you'd be talking about with a movie called Bloodshot, that he really was like, 'This is why I'm doing it', because it does the things that the other movies in this genre don't really do. It also was the idea that when he first broke out, it was in Pitch Black, there was the point of view that you would hope he would become this big sci-fi action star and he's become this big star in a different way. What's really cool about Bloodshot is that it's the kind of movie that when you go and watch it, the opening sequence is him in full military fatigues. He looks awesome [in] a really cool set piece. By the end of the movie he's fighting this big science fiction fight with this guy with mechanical arms, I'm thinking about what I can say here, just the journey to go from there to there is this big, epic journey. At the same time, it's a character film. We don't have the budget. It's a hundred million dollar movie but it's not a three hundred million dollar movie. We're not competing with Marvel in spectacle. We're competing with Marvel and hopefully outdoing them, which is a big statement I know, in terms of character and emotion."

As is often the case when adapting comic characters to the big screen, extensive discussions and thought have been put into deciding how to make Bloodshot look relative to his original appearance and wardrobe in the comics. Shamdasani was mindful of this detail in the film's production. "It is in many ways an origin story and in many ways not, which is what I mean by subversion. That allows us to do the comic accurate iconic look, I don't want to spoil it for you, in a way that will be satisfying but perhaps not the way that it's feared. I think a lot of fans, myself included, would fear that we're gonna do the white skin, red chest the whole time and it's not going to fit. It would feel disconnected to the real world. There is a way that I think the filmmakers have built this that I think is very much in keeping [true to the comics]. That's actually one of the last things that we're dialling into the effects which I'm hoping gets done in time because we're trying to get it into the trailer. If not, sorry Bloodshot you're going to have to wait till the second trailer. It'll be worth it though."

Originally when the deal was made between Sony and Valiant to use the Bloodshot and Harbinger characters, the talks and news stories reporting on the matter seemed to favour the narrative that this would be the start of a larger Valiant Cinematic Universe. However, it was more recently reported that Paramount had acquired the rights from Sony to adapt Harbinger. Shamdasani clarifies the matter in regards to a Valiant Cinematic Universe.

"We had many conversations. There was Toyo Harada, [who] was at one point [in talks] to be in the film, H.A.R.D. Corps was where we [wanted] to end it, these are other characters in the Valiant Universe. Unfortunately Valiant has its own plans, different management system now, that's all off the table. There's a Bloodshot film. If it's a success, we get to make more, then there will be a Bloodshot world. The rest of it is up to Valiant. I think it will be unlikely for that to happen now."

When the panel opens up for an audience Q&A, I chime in to enquire about how the saturation of superhero material in the film/TV industry has effected the process of adapting Bloodshot for the big screen. I also ask about the villains of the story, and whether they were characters designed in their own right or if they were created to serve the larger story of Bloodshot's character journey. Shamdasani responds eagerly.

"In terms of saturation we were a little tricky with it. We got the movie made because superhero films are so successful and saturated, but the movie really only works if you've seen enough superhero films to kind of be bored by the formula. Our hope is that it is saturated to such an extent and I think Endgame really helped put a cap on what Marvel was doing for a long time and now they're gonna start a new thing. We're kind of coming in at the right time, we're very lucky, as a commentary and a subversion of some of the things they've done, ultimately embracing I think what will be the next phase of where the genre goes. In terms of the villains, we had villains that we had all built and they were frankly terrible. Our director Dave Wilson who is a genius and worked at Blur [Studios] which is with Tim Miller who did Deadpool [which] is very very visual, came in and was like, 'These are garbage. Let me create new ones.' We were like, 'Whatever, kid. You don't know what you're talking about.' Then he showed them to us and we were like, 'Cool man. Can you direct this for us, please?'"

"Bloodshot" will be released in cinemas 21 February 2020.

All quotes were sourced from the Bloodshot portions of the Hivemind Presents panel at New York Comic Con and can be verified here:

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In celebration of the upcoming release of this Fall’s highly-anticipated film THE LAST WITCH HUNTER, we have an exciting new trailer and posters to share. Featuring scenes of the immortal Kaulder [Vin Diesel] in a battle between good and evil, this action-packed inside look is an adventure you’ll be eager to join – in theaters NEXT MONTH. 

The trailer also includes a cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black,” recorded by Ciara exclusively for The Last Witch Hunter.

“I am honored to have been asked to cover such an iconic song by one of music’s greatest bands, the Rolling Stones, for the film.  “Paint It Black” matches the film’s mystical and suspenseful plot perfectly.  The film and song have the magical recipe that combines romanticism with a touch of black!  I cannot wait to see and hear the film and the song on the big screen with the rest of the world” - Ciara

The Last Witch Hunter is coming to New York Comic-Con! Join Vin Diesel, Elijah Wood, Rose Leslie and director Breck Eisner, in the n the Main Hall on October 10, 2015 at 3:15pm for a Q&A and a sneak peek at the film before it hits theaters October 23.

The WITCHES REVEALED web app has also just launched. Using facial recognition to automatically apply a variety of witch effects to pics, fans will be able to reveal their "true witch self," made ugly by magic-fueled long life or beautiful by mixing potions for smoother skin, makeup, piercings, tattoos and more. Users can login to the web app via mobile or desktop by visiting http://www.witchesrevealed.com.

Explore the mysterious inside world of THE LAST WITCH HUNTER by visiting The Witches Brood – an online publication that encompasses witch culture and welcomes all fans hoping to experience the life of a real witch. With an opportunity to register as a witch, this resource includes in-world editorial, fashion photography, important news surrounding the lifestyle of witches, and potion recipes pulled straight from the film.

The witchcrafting world can be very unpredictable, so be sure to keep visiting The Witches Brood until the movie's release on October 23, 2O15, as you may find a few wicked surprises.

  

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THE LAST WITCH HUNTER

In Theaters October 23, 2015ctober 23

The modern world holds many secrets, but the most astounding secret of all is that witches still live amongst us; vicious supernatural creatures intent on unleashing the Black Death upon the world. Armies of witch hunters battled the unnatural enemy across the globe for centuries, including KAULDER, a valiant warrior who managed to slay the all-powerful QUEEN WITCH, decimating her followers in the process.  In the moments right before her death, the QUEEN curses KAULDER with her own immortality, forever separating him from his beloved wife and daughter in the afterlife. Today KAULDER is the only one of his kind remaining, and has spent centuries hunting down rogue witches, all the while yearning for his long-lost loved ones. However, unbeknownst to KAULDER, the QUEEN WITCH is resurrected and seeks revenge on her killer causing an epic battle that will determine the survival of the human race. 

Cast: Vin Diesel, Elijah Wood, Rose Leslie, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Julie Engelbrecht, Michael Caine

Directed by: Breck Eisner 

Produced By: Bernie Goldmann, Mark Canton, Vin Diesel, Samantha Vincent

Release Date: October 23, 2015ctober 23, 2015

Genre: Action, Fantasy

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Live Forever. Hunt Forever.

This October, get into the action as Vin Diesel battles the most horrifying witches in history in the action-packed fantasy film, THE LAST WITCH HUNTER. Grab a first look at this gripping new film also starring Elijah Wood, Rose Leslie, and Michael Caine in the BRAND NEW TEASER POSTER and TEASER TRAILER below. And be sure to mark your calendars for October 23, 2015 when THE LAST WITCH HUNTER opens in theaters nationwide.

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The modern world holds many secrets, but the most astounding secret of all is that witches still live amongst us; vicious supernatural creatures intent on unleashing the Black Death upon the world. Armies of witch hunters battled the unnatural enemy across the globe for centuries, including KAULDER, a valiant warrior who managed to slay the all-powerful QUEEN WITCH, decimating her followers in the process.  In the moments right before her death, the QUEEN curses KAULDER with her own immortality, forever separating him from his beloved wife and daughter in the afterlife. Today KAULDER is the only one of his kind remaining, and has spent centuries hunting down rogue witches, all the while yearning for his long-lost loved ones. However, unbeknownst to KAULDER, the QUEEN WITCH is resurrected and seeks revenge on her killer causing an epic battle that will determine the survival of the human race.

#LastWitchHunter

THE LAST WITCH HUNTER hits theaters nationwide on October 23, 2015!

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Cast: Vin Diesel, Elijah Wood, Rose Leslie, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Julie Engelbrecht, Michael Caine

Directed by: Breck Eisner 

Produced By: Bernie Goldmann, Mark Canton, Vin Diesel, Samantha Vincent

Release Date: October 23, 2015OCTOBER 23,2015
Genre: Action, Fantasy

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Did you watch the NBA Finals last night? If you did you may have caught the premiere of an extended look at Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" in it's new TV spot! If not, check it out below!

Guardians of the Galaxy Hits Theaters August 1, 2014.

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The fate of the universe rests in the hands of a thief, two thugs, an assassin and a maniac in the latest preview for Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy," in theaters August 1, 2014!



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Riddick is back for a third outing, and it’s back to basics for him. Gone is the costumed action epic that was a horrible failure at the box office ala it PG-13 sequel The Chronicles of Riddick. It’s back to the beginning and using Pitch Black as a model. Riddick’s character has been stripped back down to the R-rated essence of old, the anti-hero that made everyone take notice. But whereas Pitch Black took slow pains to build up the characters mystique and badassery, Riddick assumes the view has been along for the entire ride.

Years after The Chronicles of Riddick, Riddick (Vin Diesel) falls from grace at the hands of Necromonger Vaako (Karl Urban). Left for dead on a barren waste land, Riddick must put himself and his broken leg back together.  Riddick, and an odd alien dog he raises and trains come across an abandoned outpost. Knowing he has to get off the rock, Riddick activates the emergency beacon. Since there’s still a price on his head, two crews of bounty hunters come running in no time at all.

The first group on the scene is the bloodthirsty group in it for the money, lead by Santana (Jordi Mollà). The rag tag group of Mercenaries finds themselves at odds with Boss Johns’ (Matt Nable) group who has come looking for Riddick for more personal reasons. Riddick, of course, has no plans parting with his head and gives both groups plenty of problems tracking him down. Riddick soon becomes the smallest threat, and the groups have to band together with their target against a vicious alien attack to survive.

Sound like Pitch Black yet? It does run many parallels with the first film, but fails to find its heart. Riddick decides early on in the film to go back to his animal self, during the tedious opening, but what made Riddick a character you could really root for was the glimpses of humanity beneath the animal. Those shining moments of selfless bravery that made you think he could be redeemed are gone. Sure he’s always been capable of incredible violence, and sure he has some cool eyes that allow him to see in the dark, but some of the stand out moments from Pitch Black came when he was protecting young Jackie. That protective streak carried over to The Chronicles of Riddick, but maybe nine years between films is too long to remember who Riddick was, because here it’s all but vanished. Besides his love for his pooch, he’s more thug spouting out rape threats than preventing them, and not even some great action sequences can wipe that flaw from your mind.

Mollà’s Santana brings a scummy sleaze to Santana, acting like he’s the smartest guy in the room while events prove he’s anything but. The character is mostly used for tension breaking laughs, or intense standoff moments. Mollà is definitely the character you love to hate. Nable’s Boss Johns, is far less memorable, despite the character having a strong emotional tie back to Pitch Black. The other team members fare no better; even with the oversized presence of WWE star Dave Bautista, they’re simply pawns to be knocked over one by one.

The only other character of note is Katee Sackhoff’s Dahl, but not for the reasons that she should be. Her Dahl is similar to her take on her Battlestar Galactica character. She’s tough, smart yet vulnerable, but here those characteristics come off as more gimmick, especially when she’s the subject of topless shower-scene objectification, the target of rape threats, or when Riddick’s caveman attitude somehow wins her over. The strong heroine becomes more act than fact, which is disappointing.

The film does have some great moments though. Between bloody battles and Alien hordes there’s plenty of good action, which fans of the series will enjoy, but character failings which set the tone for the film certainly isn’t going to attract newcomers.

The director’s cut fills in some blanks that the theatrical cuts glosses over, as well as some really good camera work and special effects. It also gives an extended ending which felt more complete. The blu ray also features featurettes: The World of Riddick, Riddickian Tech, The Twohy touch, Vin’s Riddick, Meet the Mercs and Riddick: Blindsided.

Riddick will arrive on Blu-Ray and DVD January 14

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VIN DIESEL RETURNS AS THE MOST WANTED MAN IN THE UNIVERSE IN A STUNNING NEW CHAPTER OF THE EXPLOSIVE SCI-FI ADVENTURE FRANCHISE

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BE THE FIRST TO OWN IT ON DIGTAL HD DECEMBER 17, 2013

NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN UNRATED DIRECTOR’S CUT WITH ALTERNATE ENDING COMING TO BLU-RAY^™ COMBO PACK INCLUDING BLU-RAY, DVD

& DIGITAL HD WITH ULTRAVIOLET^™ JANUARY 14, 2014

ALSO AVAILABLE: RIDDICK: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION INCLUDING RIDDICK, PITCH BLACK AND THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK PLUS THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK: DARK FURY

“One Hell of a Thrill Ride.”—Joel D. Amos, MOVIEFANATIC.COM

Universal City, California, November 12, 2013— Vin Diesel returns to the larger-than-life role that made him a global superstar as Riddick blasts its way onto Blu-ray™ Combo Pack including Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet™ on January 14, 2014, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film will also be available on Digital HD December 17, 2013. The third feature film installment of the blockbuster series returns to its hardcore action roots with an all-new, no-holds-barred adventure from writer and director David Twohy, creator of the hit franchise.

Debuting an Unrated Director’s Cut with even more intense, heart-pounding sequences not shown in theaters and an alternate ending, the Blu-ray Combo Pack includes bonus features that reveal the behind-the-scenes secrets of the heart-stopping thriller’s incredible cast, uniquely talented crew and cutthroat characters. In addition, Riddick will be available in a new collection that includes all three movies in the groundbreaking franchise: Pitch Black, The Chronicles of Riddick and Riddick plus The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury  from Emmy Award-Winning animator, Peter Chung (“Æon Flux”).

In an electrifying return to his signature role, Diesel heads up an internationally acclaimed cast that includes Karl Urban (Star Trek franchise), Katee Sackhoff (“Battlestar Galactica”), Jordi Mollà (Columbiana), WWE superstar Dave Bautista (upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy), Noah Danby (“Defiance”), Danny Blanco Hall (Immortals), Bokeem Woodbine (Total Recall), Matt Nable (Killer Elite), Raoul Trujillo (Apocalypto), Conrad Pla (Immortals), Neil Napier (White House Down), Nolan Gerard Funk (“Aliens in America”) and two-time Grammy Award nominee Keri Lynn Hilson.


The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes a Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet.

• Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
• DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.
• DIGITAL HD with Ultraviolet  lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download movies to watch on iPad®, iPhone®, Android™, smart TVs, connected Blu-ray players, game consoles, and more.

Bonus Features Exclusively on Blu-ray^TM  

• The Twohy Touch—In this short film, writer and director David Twohy explains the development of Riddick, the third feature film in his high-concept sci-fi series. Interviews and on-set footage detail Twohy’s vision and inspiration, as well as the creative collaboration between the filmmaker and star Vin Diesel that takes the cult franchise to a new level.    
• Riddickian Tech—The filmmakers, including Riddick’s amazing effects team, talk about the extraordinary technologies used to create Riddick’s eye-popping sci-fi elements, from the practical effects to the green screen wonders that made it possible to bring this high-intensity, futuristic thriller to the big screen.
• The World Of Riddick—Key members of the filmmaking team, including director David Twohy, production designer Joseph C. Nemec III and director of photography David Eggby talk about the inspiration and influences behind the film’s vivid and unique visuals and savage predators.

Bonus Features on Blu-ray^TM and DVD 

• Vin’s Riddick—Vin Diesel, his co-stars and the entire filmmaking team provide an inside look at the superstar’s passion for everything from the film’s production and development to his intensive physical training, as well as just what makes Diesel ideal for the role of the indestructible Richard B. Riddick.
• Meet The Mercs—From Karl Urban and Katee Sackhoff to Jordi Mollà, Dave Bautista, Bokeem Woodbine, and Nolan Gerard Funk, this featurette spotlights the dynamic supporting cast of Riddick and the characters they portray, exploring what the actors bring to their roles, as well as the weapons and clothing styles that define them to enhance this heart-stopping thriller.
• Riddick: Blindsided—A motion comic prequel to Riddick that fills in the gap since 2004’s The Chronicles of Riddick.

SYNOPSIS

Global action-superstar Vin Diesel reprises his breakthrough role in Riddick, the much-anticipated new chapter in the epic adventures of the most wanted man in the universe. The all-new thriller finds the title character trapped on a sun-scorched planet and pursued by ruthless bounty hunters eager to collect the reward for Riddick’s capture—dead or alive. Savage alien creatures, expansive desert landscapes, monster storms, jet hogs and an arsenal of futuristic weaponry make this the most exhilarating episode to date in writer and director David Twohy’s breathtaking series of futuristic blockbusters.

CAST AND FILMMAKERS:

Cast: Vin Diesel, Jordi Mollà, Matt Nable, Katee Sackoff, Karl Urban, Dave Bautista, N, Bokeem Woodbine, Matt Nable, Raoul Trujillo, Nolan Gerard Funk, and Karl Urban as Vaako

Directed by: David Twohy

Screenplay by: David Twohy

Based on Characters Created By: Jim Wheat & Ken Wheat

Producers: Vin Diesel, Ted Field

Executive Producers: Samantha Vincent, Mike Drake, George Zakk

Director of Photography: David Eggby, ACS

Production Designer: Joseph Nemec III

Editor: Tracy Adams

Costume Designer: Simonetta Mariano

Original Music By: Graeme Revell

TECHNICAL INFORMATION –BLU-RAY™

Street Date: January 14, 2014

Copyright: 2014 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Selection Numbers: 61125056 (US)

Running Time: 1 hour, 59 minutes/2 hours, 7 minutes (Unrated)

Layers: BD-50

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1

Rating: R for strong violence, language and some sexual content and nudity/Unrated

Technical Info: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/DVS DD 2.0 (English); Digital Surround 5.1 (Spanish)

Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - DVD

Street Date: January 14, 2014

Copyright: 2014 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Selection Numbers: 61124928 (US)

Running Time: 1 hour, 59 minutes

Layers: Dual Layer

Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1

Rating: R for strong violence, language and some sexual content and nudity/Unrated

Technical Info: Dolby Digital 5.1/DVS DD; Dolby Digital 5.1 (Spanish)

Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish

The movie’s official website is www.riddickmovie.com

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