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06-12-2008, 01:49 PM
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Ronald Epstein
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USHE Press Release: The Scorpion King (Blu-ray)
THE NON-STOP ACTION-PACKED THRILL RIDE ARRIVES IN
CRYSTAL-CLEAR HIGH DEFINITION
THE SCORPION KING
JULY 22, 2008
OWN IT ON BLU-RAY™ HI-DEF
FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
OVERVIEW:
Timed to the release of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, get ready for non-stop excitement as The
Scorpion King explodes onto Blu-ray from Universal Studios Home Entertainment! Unleashing action superstar Dwayne
“The Rock” Johnson as the most feared warrior of the ancient world, The Scorpion King plunges you into a sweeping tale
filled with stunning fight sequences, awe-inspiring battles and pulse-pounding thrills. A spin-off of the phenomenally popular
Mummy series, The Scorpion King is the ultimate special effects-powered epic and the must-see high-definition adventure of
the year!
BONUS FEATURES:
• 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.
• MY SCENES: Bookmark your favorite scenes while watching the movie!
• FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR CHUCK RUSSELL
SYNOPSIS: Set 5,000 years ago in the infamous city of Gomorrah, The Scorpion King is a head-on confrontation between
good and evil. Warlord Memmon (Steven Brand) has created a reign of terror across the desert using a sorceress (Kelly
Hu), who envisions all his victories. Only a few free tribes remain and in order to defeat Memmon they reluctantly hire
Mathayus (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) to kill the beautiful sorceress. Instead, he kidnaps her to lure Memmon into a trap.
With the help of the leader of the free tribe, Balthazar (Academy Award® nominee Michael Clarke Duncan), and an unlikely
accomplice, the stage is set for the ultimate showdown.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION – BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: July 22, 2008
Selection Number: 61104867
Price: $29.98 S.R.P.
Running Time: 1 Hour 32 Minutes
Layers: BD-25
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.35:1
Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of action violence and some sensuality
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, and French
Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (English); DTS 5.1 (French & Spanish)
CAST AND FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Steven Brand, Kelly Hu, Michael Clarke Duncan
Director: Chuck Russell
Screenwriters: Stephen Sommers, William Osborne, David Hayter
Produced by: Stephen Sommers, Sean Daniel, James Jacks, Kevin Misher
Executive Producers: Vince McMahon
Production Designer: Ed Verreaux
Edited by: Michael Tronick, Gregg Parsons
Costume Designer: John Bloomfield
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06-12-2008, 03:36 PM
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Re: USHE Press Release: The Scorpion King (Blu-ray)
I just got this one too, there is a placeholder for a Heros season two on the website now too, not sure if its DVD or BluRay tho!
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Buncha savages in this town.....
I ran outta gas! I had a flat tire! I didn't have enough money for cab fare! My tux didn't come back from the cleaners! An old friend came in from outta town! Someone stole my car! There was an earthquake! A terrible flood! Locusts!! It wasn't my fault I swear to God!!!
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06-12-2008, 08:31 PM
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Crawdaddy
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Re: USHE Press Release: The Scorpion King (Blu-ray)
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I just got this one too, there is a placeholder for a Heros season two on the website now too, not sure if its DVD or BluRay tho!
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Heroes season 2 has been on the release schedule for 08-26-08 a good while.
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...e-listing.html
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06-12-2008, 09:48 PM
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HTF Universal BD Reviewer & Giveaway Coordinator
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Re: USHE Press Release: The Scorpion King (Blu-ray)
This press release was new today tho, with the full details... See that new thread.
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Buncha savages in this town.....
I ran outta gas! I had a flat tire! I didn't have enough money for cab fare! My tux didn't come back from the cleaners! An old friend came in from outta town! Someone stole my car! There was an earthquake! A terrible flood! Locusts!! It wasn't my fault I swear to God!!!
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06-13-2008, 03:14 AM
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HTF DVD Reviewer
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Re: USHE Press Release: The Scorpion King (Blu-ray)
DTS Master on all Uni is going to be very nice indeed 
-Gary
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06-13-2008, 01:47 PM
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Re: USHE Press Release: The Scorpion King (Blu-ray)
You mean they aren't porting over the Rock's genius ( ) commentary from the DVD? 
Ron, who's the tall guy standing next to that handsome devil in your avatar?
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06-13-2008, 08:22 PM
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HTF DVD Reviewer
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Re: USHE Press Release: The Scorpion King (Blu-ray)
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Ron, who's the tall guy standing next to that handsome devil in your avatar?
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ditto
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06-20-2008, 01:41 PM
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Re: USHE Press Release: The Scorpion King (Blu-ray)
Hey, I think that might be Jeff Goldblum. Certainly tall enough.
Ron?
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06-21-2008, 12:48 AM
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Re: USHE Press Release: The Scorpion King (Blu-ray)
Not to speak for Ron, but, it is Jeff Goldblum. I think it's kinda neat. He's a great actor and if you are so inclined Ron, I'd love to hear the story behind the pic.
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