Universal Studios Home Entertainment have further detailed the upcoming Blu-ray releases of '
Pitch Black' and '
The Chronicles of Riddick', which are due to hit store shelves on March 31st, both individually and as a
two-pack. Video will be presented in 1080p VC-1 accompanied by DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks.
Extras include:
Pitch Black
- 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 while you watch the movie.
- PITCH BLACK RAW: Explore the making of a special-effects fueled action epic through side-by-side comparisons of raw CGI to finished sequences, and raw dailies to final scenes.
- 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.
- AN INTRODUCTION BY DAVID TWOHY
- THE GAME IS ON: Utilizing animatics and concept art created during the development of the game, this feature summarizes the events preceding Pitch Black.
- JOHNS' CHASE LOG: A visual, animated and interactive day-by-day diary of the merc Johns' pursuit of Riddick. Viewers will gain a broader understanding of how Johns' was almost killed by Riddick, but also how he eventually tracked and captured Riddick. Voice-over by Cole Hauser.
- THE MAKING OF PITCH BLACK
- DARK FURY: ADVANCING THE ARC: A tantalizing first look THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK: DARK FURY, the animated prequel to RIDDICK.
- THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK VISUAL ENCYCLOPEDIA: Using an interactive interface coupled with production art and drawings, the consumer can familiarize themselves with the complex worlds, language and terminology from THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK. Voice-over by Cole Hauser.
- A VIEW INTO THE DARK: An early look into the THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK, featuring new interviews with Vin Diesel and director David Twohy.
- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH VIN DIESEL, COLE HAUSER AND DIRECTOR DAVID TWOHY
- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR DAVID TWOHY, PRODUCER TOM ENGELMAN AND VISUAL EFFECTS SUPERVISOR PETER CHIANG
The Chronicles of Riddick
- 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 while you watch the movie.
- COMPLETE CHRONICLES: Explore the history and mythology of Riddick.
- CHRONICLES COMPENDIUM: Multi-tiered, dossier on characters, races, planets, religions, weapons and spacecrafts.
- ANATOMY OF A FIGHT: Investigate select fight scenes to demonstrate the real-life science of Riddick's hand-to-hand combat skills.
- 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 and share with your BD-Live(TM) buddies.
- INTRODUCTION BY DAVID TWOHY
- DELETED SCENES WITH COMMENTARY BY DAVID TWOHY
- VIRTUAL GUIDE TO THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK: Immerse yourself into the world of The Chronicles of Riddick from the perspectives of the characters.
- TOOMBS' CHASE LOG: Track the hunt for Riddick from bounty hunter Toombs' perspective.
- VISUAL EFFECTS REVEALED: A play-by-play breakdown of the most complex and compelling visual FX in The Chronicles of Riddick.
- CREATION OF NEW MECCA: Visit New Mecca on Helion Prime and explore this futuristic world from concept to completion.
- RIDDICK RISES: Learn about Riddick's past, present and future including and in-depth view of his training, weapons and more.
- KEEP WHAT YOU KILL: Discover how the Necromonger Empire has mastered the art of war, learn their dark secrets, their strategies and witness their powers and fighting prowess.
- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH WRITER-DIRECTOR DAVID TWOHY AND ACTORS KARL URBAN AND ALEXA DAVALO