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Universal Studios Home Entertainment Date: 15th October, 2006 Posted
by: Paul Heath
Universal
Studios Home Entertainment have sent in info for their upcoming DVD release,
KING KOND: DELUXE EXTENDED EDITION.
Thirteen
additional minutes of epic adventure, exotic creatures and awesome visual effects
make King Kong: Deluxe Extended Edition the definitive version of Peter Jackson’s
(The Lord of the Rings trilogy) must-see, must-have action adventure epic. Naomi
Watts, Adrien Brody and Jack Black star in the thrilling story of a legendary
gorilla living on a treacherous island who is captured and
brought
to civilization by an unscrupulous filmmaker. Exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses
provided by Jackson and his crew give fans an unprecedented window into the sweeping
cinematic vision that makes the King Kong: Deluxe Extended Edition a spectacular
film experience that movie lovers will not want to miss.
DVD
collectors and fans of Oscarâ winning filmmaker Peter Jackson’s awe-inspiring
masterpiece King Kong will be treated to a whole new thrilling movie experience
when King Kong: Deluxe Extended Edition comes to DVD on November 14, 2006 from
Universal Studios Home Entertainment. This definitive three-disc version of Jackson’s
groundbreaking action-adventure film includes over 13 additional mind-blowing
minutes of King Kong’s astounding visual effects and exhilarating action.
King Kong: Deluxe Extended Edition features all new bonus content including nearly
40 minutes of deleted scenes, special introductions by the director, fascinating
mini-featurettes, concept art galleries, outtakes and gag reels, trailers, commentary
by Peter Jackson for the first time, and much much more. For the first time anywhere,
audiences can view both the extended version of the film and the extensive all-new
bonus features documenting the imagination and passion behind its making in one
must-own set. The King Kong: Deluxe Extended Edition is priced at $34.98 SRP.
Pre-order close is October 3, 2006.
In
addition, the multi-disc DVD is also available in an extraordinary King Kong:
Deluxe Extended Limited Edition DVD gift set that includes specially designed
collectable packaging. A beautifully crafted King Kong figurine, created exclusively
for the package by the Oscar®-winning artists at Weta Workshop and Weta Digital,
the company responsible for the film’s creature design, special makeups,
miniatures and dazzling visual effects, accompanies the gift set. It’s the
ultimate set for the ultimate King Kong fan. The gift set is priced at $79.98
SRP.
Loaded
with even more spine-tingling heroics and innovative visual effects than was seen
in theaters, the groundbreaking King Kong: Deluxe Extended Edition stars an outstanding
cast including Oscar® nominee Naomi Watts (21 Grams), Jack Black (Nacho Libre),
Oscar® winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist), Colin Hanks (Orange County), and
Andy Serkis (the Lord of the Rings trilogy). Director and producer Jackson co-wrote
the remake of the classic 1933 film with longtime collaborators and fellow Oscar®
winners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. King Kong won three 2006 Academy Awards®
for Achievement in Sound Editing, Sound Mixing and Visual Effects.
From Script to Screen
at Peter Jackson’s Side
The
breathtaking new King Kong: Deluxe Extended Edition provides fans with fascinating
insights into director Jackson’s unique creative process. Special bonus features
have been drawn from more than 3,000 hours of all-new behind-the-scenes footage
recorded during the filmmaking process. This unparalleled access to the production
experience gives viewers a unique and unprecedented way of viewing a classic film.
Among the highlights on the three-disc set include:
DISC
1
KING
KONG part 1
DELETED
SCENES - 16 Deleted Scenes
FEATURE
COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR/WRITER/PRODUCER PETER JACKSON AND CO-WRITER/PRODUCER
PHILIPPA BOYENS
DISC 2
KING KONG part 2
THE
EIGHTH BLUNDER OF THE WORLD
“THE
PRESENT”
A
NIGHT IN VAUDEVILLE
KING
KONG HOMAGE
WETA
COLLECTABLES
Trailers
FEATURE COMMENTARY
WITH DIRECTOR/WRITER/PRODUCER PETER JACKSON AND CO-WRITER/PRODUCER
PHILIPPA BOYENS
DISC
3
THE
KING KONG ARCHIVE
INTRODUCTION
BY PETER JACKSON
THE
ORIGINS OF “KING KONG”
PRE-PRODUCTION
PART 1: THE RETURN OF KONG
PRE-PRODUCTION
PART 2: COUNTDOWN TO FILMING
THE
VENTURE JOURNEY
RETURN
TO SKULL ISLAND
NEW
YORK, NEW ZEALAND
BRINGING
KONG TO LIFE PART 1: DESIGN AND RESEARCH
BRINGING
KONG TO LIFE PART 2: PERFORMANCE AND ANIMATION
THE
1996 “KING KONG” VIDEO GALLERY
THE
VENTURE VIDEO GALLERY
SKULL
ISLAND VIDEO GALLERY
NEW
YORK VIDEO GALLERY
KONG
VIDEO GALLERY
ARRIVAL
AT SKULL ISLAND PRE-VIZ ANIMATIC
BRONTO
STAMPEDE PRE-VIZ ANIMATIC
T-REX
FIGHT PRE-VIZ ANIMATIC
KONG’S
CAPTURE PRE-VIZ ANIMATIC
EMPIRE
STATE BUILDING BATTLE PRE-VIZ ANIMATIC
ANN
DISARMS KONG MOTION-CAPTURE/ANIMATION COMPARISON
