From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: The Thing

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: The Thing

FROM THE PRODUCERS OF DAWN OF THE DEAD, COMES A THRILLING JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICA'S DARK AND DESOLATE FRONTIER IN THE THING

A Chilling Prequel to John Carpenter's 1982 Cult Classic Available on Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack with UltraViolet(TM); DVD; and On Demand January 31, 2012 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- An expedition of a lifetime becomes a subterranean nightmare in The Thing, the thrilling prelude to John Carpenter's 1982 film of the same name.Debuting on Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack with UltraViolet(TM), DVD, Digital Download and On Demand on January 31, 2011, The Thing stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World,) as paleontologist Kate Lloyd who, along with the crew's pilot Carter (Joel Edgerton, Warrior), discovers a mysterious organism buried in the ice.

When a simple experiment frees the creature from its frozen prison, it unleashes a flood of chaos and paranoia upon the camp, pitting the team against one another. With the ability to mimic the physicality of anything or anyone that it touches, the shape-shifting creature makes everyone a suspect in this suspenseful psychological thriller. From Dawn of the Dead producers Marc Abraham and Eric Newman, The Thing also stars Ulrich Thomsen (Season of the Witch), Eric Christian Olsen ("NCIS: Los Angeles"), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje ("Lost"), Paul Braunstein (Tuxedo) and Kim Bubbs ("Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures").

The Thing Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack includes an all-new UltraViolet(TM) copy of the film. UltraViolet(TM) is the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, put them in the cloud and stream instantly to computers, tablets and smart phones and soon, consumers can download to devices of their choice too. The Thing Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack also includes a DVD as well as a Digital Copy of the film which is compatible with iTunes®, iPad®, iPhone®, iPod(TM) touch, Android or other retail partners. So now, consumers can truly enjoy their movies and TV shows anytime, anywhere, on the platform of their choice.

BLU-RAY(TM) and DVD BONUS FEATURES:

-- FEATURE COMMENTARY: With Director Matthijs van Heijningen and Producer
Eric Newman.
-- FIRE & ICE: In a frigid environment and against a relentless foe,
there's only one hope: Fire. Join the cast as they train with
flame-throwers, battle wild fires on-set and get schooled in the
importance of understanding fire's unpredictable personality.
-- THE THING EVOLVES: Profiling key behind-the-scenes stories of the film
from inception to completion, including pieces entitled "The Legacy,"
"The Inspiration" and "The Evolution."
-- DELETED/EXTENDED SCENES
BLU-RAY(TM) Exclusive BONUS FEATURES: Unleash the power of your HDTV with perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound.

-- pocket BLU(TM) app: The groundbreaking pocket BLU(TM) app uses iPad®,
iPhone®, iPod® touch, Android(TM), PC and Mac® to work seamlessly
with a network-connected Blu-ray(TM) player. Plus iPad® and
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BLU(TM) made especially to take advantage of the tablets' larger screen
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They can view free previews and see what additional content is
available to unlock on their device.
-- MOBILE-TO-GO: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with
their Blu-ray(TM) discs to save to their device or to stream from
anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on
the go, anytime, anywhere.
-- VIDEO TIMELINE: Users can easily bring up the video timeline,
allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
-- ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your
Blu-ray(TM) player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and
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-- uHEAR(TM): Never miss another line of dialogue with this innovative
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-- UltraViolet(TM): The revolutionary new way for consumers to collect
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CAST AND FILMMAKERS: Cast: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Eric Christian Olsen, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Paul Braunstein, Kim BubbsDirected By: Matthijs van HeijningenWritten By: Eric Heisserer Based on the Story "Who Goes There?" By: John W. Campbell Jr. Producers: Marc Abraham, Eric NewmanExecutive Producers: J. Miles Dale, David Foster, Lawrence Turman, Gabrielle NeimanProduction Designer: Sean HaworthDirector of Photography: Michel AbramowiczCostume Design: Luis SequeiraEdited By: Peter Boyle, Julian ClarkeOriginal Music By: Marco Beltrami

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