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Miramax Home Entertainment's Kill Bill Vol. 1 Sells 2 Million Units On DVD And Video In First Day

16-Apr-04

On its first day of availability, Miramax Home Entertainment's Kill Bill Vol. 1 sold 2 million combined units on DVD and video in North America, it was announced by Rick Sands, Miramax Chief Operating Officer, and Bob Chapek, President of Buena Vista Home Entertainment. The 2 million units sold to date has KILL BILL Vol. 1 ""chopping"" up its competition. KILL BILL Vol. 2 opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, April 16, 2004. Rick Sands, Miramax Chief Operating Officer, said, ""We are thrilled by the response from consumers to KILL BILL Vol. 1. It is an extraordinary achievement and reaffirms that Quentin's films are true movie events. The strong sales confirm that the DVD is sought after not only by Quentin's loyal following, but also by a wide range of movie fans across the country."" ""We couldn't be more excited about the success of Kill Bill Vol. 1 on DVD and video,"" said Bob Chapek, President of Buena Vista Home Entertainment. ""Quentin Tarantino has created yet another amazing film that audiences are embracing. With these incredibly strong day one sales, consumers are signaling a strong debut for KILL BILL Vol. 2 in theatres this Friday."" From Quentin Tarantino, the Academy Award winning writer and director of acclaimed audience favorites ""Pulp Fiction,"" ""Reservoir Dogs,"" and ""Jackie Brown,"" comes Kill Bill Vol. 1, on DVD and VHS. A wild cinematic rollercoaster ride of furious action, martial arts mayhem and good old fashioned revenge, Kill Bill Vol. 1 stars Uma Thurman as a jilted bride and avenging assassin, out to right some serious wrongs. Available three days before the theatrical release of ""Kill Bill Vol. 2.î For more information, please visit www.kill-bill.com.

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