From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: 'The Mummy Returns' - Special Edition Coming to DVD and Blu-ray(TM) High Def

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: 'The Mummy Returns' - Special Edition Coming to DVD and Blu-ray(TM) High Def

BRENDAN FRASER STARS IN ONE OF THE GREATEST THRILL RIDES EVER

'THE MUMMY RETURNS - DELUXE EDITION'

JULY 8, 2008 THE DIGITALLY RESTORED 2-DISC SET ARRIVES ON DVD

JULY 22, 2008 'THE MUMMY RETURNS' DEBUTS ON BLU-RAY(TM) HI DEF FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- OVERVIEW: Relive one of the most intense action-adventure movies ever with "The Mummy Returns Deluxe Edition" DVD. Now, experience the pulse-pounding action and spectacular special effects like never before from director Stephen Sommers. Digitally restored for optimum picture quality, this deluxe edition is loaded with thrilling bonus features including behind-the-scenes footage, commentaries and a sneak peek and a ticket offer for one of the summer's most anticipated movies "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." "The Mummy Returns Two-Disc Deluxe Edition" DVD also features an exclusive downloadable digital copy of the film!

BONUS FEATURES (DVD AND BLU-RAY(TM)):
-- VISUAL AND SPECIAL EFFECTS FORMATION -- Visual effects supervisor John
Berton walks the audience through the step-by-step process of creating
the visual effects for the film.
-- AN ARMY TO RULE THE WORLD PART 2 -- A recap of the villainous armies
and the special effects behind "The Mummy" and "The Mummy Returns."
-- "THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR" SNEAK PEEK
-- FEATURE COMMENTARIES: With director/writer Stephen Sommers and
executive producer/editor Bob Ducsay
-- UNRAVELING THE LEGACY OF THE MUMMY- A look back at the evolution of one
of the most enduring franchises of all time.
-- AN EXCLUSIVE CONVERSATION WITH DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON
-- SPOTLIGHT ON LOCATION AND THE MAKING OF
-- STORYBOARD TO FINAL FILM COMPARISON
... and much more!

BONUS FEATURES -- EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY(TM):
-- U-CONTROL -- This uniquely-immersive, in-movie experience from
Universal allows you to customize your own high definition experience
with spectacular interactive features -- all without stopping the
movie!
-- PICTURE IN PICTURE -- Enjoy a behind the scenes look at the making of
the film while watching the feature.

FILM SYNOPSIS:

One of the greatest action-adventure movies of all time is back with a vengeance in "The Mummy Returns Two-Disc Deluxe Edition"! Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz reunite with director Stephen Sommers (producer of the upcoming "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor") in this thrilling sequel. Now, the fate of mankind is at stake: the Mummy has been resurrected with an even more powerful force, The Scorpion King (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson). Bursting with exciting bonus features and a digitally restored picture, this bold epic is "breathlessly action-packed" (New York Daily News).

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Street Date: July 8, 2008
Selection Number: Widescreen 61102383
Price: $19.98 SRP
Running Time: 2 Hours 10 minutes
Layers: Dual Layers
Aspect Radio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Rating: PG-13 for adventure, action, and violence
Language/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1

TECHNICAL INFORMATION -- BLU-RAY(TM):
Street Date: July 22, 2008
Selection Number: Widescreen 61104868
Price: $29.98 SRP
Running Time: 2 Hours 10 Minutes
Layers: Dual Layers
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.35:1
Rating: PG-13 for adventure, action, and violence
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French
Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

CAST AND FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, and Dwayne
"The Rock" Johnson
Written and Directed by: Stephen Sommers
Produced by: Jim Sacks and Sean Daniel
Executive Producers: Bob Ducsay and Don Zepfel
Production Designer: Allan Cameron
Edited by: Bob Ducsay and Kelly Matsumoto
Costume Designer: John Bloomfield

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Universal Studios Home Entertainment CONTACTS:

Evan Fong Kelly Castell
Executive Director, Publicity Manager, Broadcast Publicity
(818) 777-5540 (818) 777-0549
Evan.Fong@nbcuni.comKelly.Castell@nbcuni.com

Scott Lyons Nicole Canizales
Manager, Print Publicity Manager, Online Publicity
(818) 777-0523 (818) 777-0115
Scott.Lyons@nbcuni.comNicole.Canizales@nbcuni.com

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