The Blockbuster Franchise is Back and Blu! The Fast and the Furious, 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift Exclusive Blu-Ray(TM) Hi-Def Trilogy and Limited Edition DVDs Unleashed March 24, 2009

The Blockbuster Franchise is Back and Blu! The Fast and the Furious, 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift Exclusive Blu-Ray(TM) Hi-Def Trilogy and Limited Edition DVDs Unleashed March 24, 2009

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Packed with all-new explosive bonus features, an adrenaline-pumping sneak peek of the theatrical release of Fast & Furious AND movie money to see the film in theaters starting April 3, all three titles in The Fast and Furious film series roar onto Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def for the first time and DVD as Limited Editions from Universal Studios Home Entertainment on March 24, 2009. The Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def Trilogy collection as well as the individual Limited Edition DVDs contain digital copies of The Fast and the Furious, 2 Fast 2 Furious, and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, respectively.

With intense full-throttle action, awesome high-speed stunts, and full-on pedal-to-the-metal intensity featuring the talents of Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Eva Mendes, Tyrese Gibson and Lucas Black, this fast and furious assault puts you in the driver's seat and dares you to exceed all limits.

THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS

SYNOPSIS:

On the turbo-charged streets of Los Angeles, every night is a championship race. With nitro-boosted fury, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), rules the road turning all his challengers into dust. He and his rival, Johnny Tran (Rick Yune) are the boldest, the baddest and the best. But now, there's new rage on the road. They know he's tough, they know he's fast, but what they don't know is that he's a speed demon detective (Paul Walker) with enough drive and determination to come out the winner.

EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF:
-- U-CONTROL: Universal's exclusive signature feature, U-Control puts
viewers one click away from going deeper into the making of the film
without ever leaving the movie.
-- PICTURE IN PICTURE: Access interactive cast and crew interviews
and behind-the-scenes footage, all without interruption to the
movie experience.
-- TECH SPECS: Check the stats on all the hot rides in action, then
clock the insurance damages as rival racers smash the competition!
-- BD-LIVE(TM): Access the BD-Live(TM) Center through your
Internet-connected player to get even more content, watch the latest
trailers, and more!
-- MY SCENES: Pick your favorite scenes from the film to create your
own video montage and share them with your buddies.
-- THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS VIDEO MASH-UP: Users get the opportunity
to create their own music video and share it with their buddies
through BD-Live(TM).

BONUS FEATURES (DVD and BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF):
-- DOM'S CHARGER**: Take a look at the role that Dom's Charger played in
the first film and tease its rebirth in the new theatrical film.
-- QUARTER MILE AT A TIME**: Look at the phenomenon of street racing,
from its birth in the 20's into a global phenomenon.
-- DELETED SCENES
-- HOT OFF THE STREET: Extended scenes from The Fast and the Furious
-- PAUL WALKER PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
-- THE MAKING OF THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS
-- MORE THAN FURIOUS: Alternate Ending for The Fast and the Furious
-- TRICKING OUT A HOT IMPORT CAR
-- TURBO CHARGED PRELUDE TO 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS
-- MULTIPLE CAMERA ANGLE - STUNT SEQUENCE
-- MOVIE MAGIC INTERACTIVE - SPECIAL EFFECTS
-- Train Point of View (2 angles)
-- Front Angle Cars (3 angles)
-- Side Angle Cars (3 angles)
-- FEATURETTE ON EDITING FOR THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
-- VISUAL EFFECTS MONTAGE
-- STORYBOARDS-TO-FINAL FEATURE COMPARISON
-- SNEAK PEEK AT 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS
-- MUSIC VIDEOS
-- Ja Rule "Furious"
-- Caddillac Tah "POV City Anthem"
-- Saliva "Click Click Boom"
-- Fast and Furious Soundtrack Spot
-- THEATRICAL TRAILER
-- SPEED NEWS WRAP [EASTER EGG]
-- CRASH MONTAGE [EASTER EGG]
-- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR ROB COHEN
-- D-BOX ENABLED**

**NEW FEATURES FOR DVD

2 FAST 2 FURIOUS

SYNOPSIS:

Now an ex-cop on the run, Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) hooks into outlaw street racing. When the feds strong-arm him back, O'Connor's no rules, win-or-die skills are unleashed against an international drug lord. With his velocity-added buddy (Tyrese) riding in shotgun, and drop-dead gorgeous undercover agent (Eva Mendes) dialing up the heat, 2 Fast 2 Furious accelerates the action into a desperate race for survival, justice...and mind-blowing, jaw-dropping speed!

EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF:
-- U-CONTROL: Universal's exclusive signature feature, U-Control puts
viewers one click away from going deeper into the making of the film
without ever leaving the movie.
-- PICTURE IN PICTURE: Access interactive cast and crew interviews
and behind-the-scenes footage, all without interruption to the
movie experience.
-- TECH SPECS: Check the stats on all the hot rides in action, then
clock the insurance damages as rival racers smash the competition!
-- ANIMATED ANECDOTES: As the action unfolds, go inside the
production with onscreen trivia on the making of 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS.
-- BD-LIVE(TM): Access the BD-Live(TM) Center through your
Internet-connected player to get even more content, watch the latest
trailers, and more!
-- MY SCENES: Pick your favorite scenes from the film to create your
own video montage and share them with your buddies!

BONUS FEATURES (DVD and BLU-RAY(TM)HI-DEF):
-- FAST FEMALES**: Take a look at the women of the Fast Franchise and how
some are reprising their roles in the new theatrical film.
-- HOLLYWOOD IMPACT**: Wax nostalgia with the Universal library of gear
heads and hero cars in this look back at the titles that embrace and
celebrate America's love to drive.
-- PRELUDE TO 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS
-- DELETED SCENES
-- OUTTAKES
-- INSIDE 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS
-- ACTOR DRIVING SCHOOL
-- TRICKING OUT A HOT IMPORT CAR
-- SUPERCHARGE STUNTS
-- MAKING MUSIC WITH LUDACRIS
-- ACTOR SPOTLIGHTS:
-- Tyrese Gibson
-- Paul Walker
-- Devon Aoki
-- CAR SPOTLIGHTS:
-- The Spyder
-- The Evo VII
-- The S2000
-- FURIOUS AFTERBURNERS - EXTENDED SCENES FROM 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS
-- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR JOHN SINGLETON
-- D-BOX ENABLED**

**NEW FEATURES FOR DVD

THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT

SYNOPSIS:

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift explodes with energy and power as it goes behind the wheel with some of the most daring drivers the world has ever seen. It is "adrenaline pumping explosive action!" according to Chuck Thomas of Movie Reviews and Previews. Lucas Black stars as Sean Boswell, a teen street racer who discovers "drifting," the deadly combination of brutal speed and terrifying hairpin turns and switchbacks in Tokyo. With Bow Wow as his con-artist sidekick and Sonny Chiba as a dangerous Yakuza, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift DVD features out-of control bonuses that take this movie experience to its limits.

EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF:
-- U-CONTROL: Universal's exclusive signature feature, U-Control puts
viewers one click away from going deeper into the making of the film
without ever leaving the movie.
-- PICTURE IN PICTURE: Access interactive cast and crew interviews
and behind-the-scenes footage, all without interruption to the
movie experience.
-- TECH SPECS: Check the stats on all the hot rides in action, then
clock the insurance damages as rival racers smash the competition!
-- GPS: Track the action with real-time GPS mapping during the film's
intense climatic race through the grid locked streets of Tokyo.
-- STORYBOARDS: Explore the original storyboards and see how the
filmmakers took every pulse-pounding, gravity-defying action
sequence from concept to film.
-- BD-LIVE(TM): Access the BD-Live(TM) Center through your
Internet-connected player to get even more content, watch the latest
trailers, and more!
-- MY SCENES: Pick your favorite scenes from the film to create your
own video montage and share them with your buddies!

BONUS FEATURES (DVD and BLU-RAY(TM)HI-DEF):
-- MAKING OF THE FAST FRANCHISE**: From the first Fast movie in Southern
California to Miami, Tokyo and now Mexico, go behind the scenes on one
of the hottest franchises and see what's in store for Fast 4.
-- DRIFT: A SIDEWAYS CRAZE**: This documentary tracks the lives of three
drift drivers at various points in their professional lives.
-- CUSTOM MADE DRIFTER
-- DELETED SCENES
-- COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR JUSTIN LIN
-- DRIFTING SCHOOL
-- CAST CAM
-- THE BIG BREAKDOWN: HAN'S LAST RIDE
-- TRICKED OUT TO DRIFT
-- WELCOME TO DRIFTING
-- THE REAL DRIFT KING
-- THE JAPANESE WAY
-- MUSIC VIDEOS:
-- Don Omar "Conteo"
-- Far East Moment "Round Round"
-- Soundtrack Spot
-- D-BOX ENABLED**

**NEW FEATURES FOR DVD

Rating: PG-13 for violence, sexual content, and language.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF BOX SET:
Selection Number: 61106524
Price: $99.98 SRP

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD SINGLES:
Price: $19.98 SRP
Selection Number:

-- THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS LIMITED EDITION: 61108995
-- 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS LIMITED EDITION: 61108996
-- THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT LIMITED EDITION: 61108997

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