Universal Unveils Its First Blu-Ray Releases

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    "We're thrilled that our preliminary slate of Blu-ray offerings comprises such a brilliant collection of high-def centric fare," said Mr. Kornblau. "As awareness for Blu-ray continues to grow, consumers will learn to rely on the superior quality picture, sound, interactivity and connectivity that only high-definition home entertainment delivers."

    The first wave of Universal Blu-ray releases, which hits U.S. stores July 22nd, gives fans of The Mummy franchise a chance to relive the iconic blockbuster films' thrilling beginnings in crystal-clear high-definition. The Mummy and The Mummy Returns, starring Brendan Fraser, and the action-packed spin-off The Scorpion King, starring Dwayne The Rock Johnson, all will be released on Blu-ray for the first time that day.

   The first of Universal's new theatrical Blu-ray releases hitting store shelves this summer day and date with its DVD counterpart is the apocalyptic thrill-ride Doomsday, starring Rhona Mitra, Malcolm McDowell and Bob Hoskins. Other titles on deck for 2008 include American Gangster, Knocked Up, The 40 Year Old Virgin, Miami Vice, End Of Days, U-571 and George A. Romero's Land of the Dead, among others.

    Furthering Universal's aggressive rollout of Blu-ray product globally, Universal Pictures International Entertainment, the company's international home entertainment arm, is concurrently announcing its initial slate of Blu-ray releases for the international marketplace today.

Date：2008-4-20　【Return】