From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: 'Eastern Promises' on DVD & HD DVD STREET DATE: 12/26/07

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: 'Eastern Promises' on DVD & HD DVD STREET DATE: 12/26/07

Don't Miss the Legendary Scene That Has Audiences Cheering and Critics Raving!

'Viggo Mortensen's performance is flat-out brilliant.' Joe Morgenstern, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

'A mesmerizing power-punch of a thriller!' Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- OVERVIEW:

Viggo Mortenson stars with Academy Award(R) nominee Naomi Watts in Eastern Promises, an edge-of-your-seat thriller that delivers non-stop action and suspense. Directed by David Cronenberg, the critically acclaimed director of "A History of Violence," and winner of the top prize at this year's prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, this must-own DVD movie combines murder, mystery and deception, all leading to an explosive, unforgettable ending.

BONUS FEATURES:
-- SECRETS AND STORIES - Go behind the scenes as director David
Cronenberg brings screenwriter Steven Knight's brilliant script to
life in the rainy dark streets of contemporary London.

-- MARKED FOR LIFE - Director David Cronenberg notes that in Russia,
Georgia and other provinces, men are tattooed with their stories,
there is no need for words. This feature will examine how the tattoos
are used and what they mean for honor and code.

SYNOPSIS:

The new thriller from director David Cronenberg re-teams him with his "A History of Violence" leading man Viggo Mortensen. The film follows the mysterious and ruthless Nikolai (Mortensen), who is tied to one of London's most notorious organized crime families. His carefully maintained existence is jarred when he crosses paths with Anna (Academy Award(R) nominee Naomi Watts), an innocent midwife trying to right a wrong, who accidentally uncovers potential evidence against the family. Now Nikolai must put into motion a harrowing chain of murder, deceit and retribution.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Street Date: December 26, 2007
Pre-Order Close: November 20, 2007
Price: $29.98 SRP
Selection Number: 620333000 AWS; 62033301 FF
Running Time: 1 Hour 41 Minutes
Layers: Dual Layers
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen; Full Frame
Rating: R for strong brutal and bloody violence, some graphic sexuality,
language, and nudity.
Languages/Subtitles: English, French
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1

CONTACTS:
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Lea Porteneuve
Vice President, Publicity
(818) 777-1391
Lea.Porteneuve@nbcuni.com

Kelly Castell
Manager, Broadcast Publicity
(818) 777-0549
Kelly.Castell@nbcuni.com

Nicole Canizales
Manager, Online Publicity
(818) 777-0115
Nicole.Canizales@nbcuni.com

Scott Lyons
Manager, Print Publicity
(818) 777-0523
Scott.Lyons@nbcuni.com

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

CONTACT: Lea Porteneuve, Vice President, Publicity, +1-818-777-1391,
Lea.Porteneuve@nbcuni.com, or Kelly Castell, Manager, Broadcast Publicity,
+1-818-777-0549, Kelly.Castell@nbcuni.com, or Nicole Canizales, Manager,
Online Publicity, +1-818-777-0115, Nicole.Canizales@nbcuni.com, or
Scott Lyons, Manager, Print Publicity, +1-818-777-0523,
Scott.Lyons@nbcuni.com, all of Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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