The Kingdom Arrives On HD DVD Combo Disc

[The following is a release from Universal Studios Home Entertainment]

December 20, 2007

Universal Studios Home Entertainment delivers the powerful and provocative action thriller The Kingdom on HD DVD Combo Format disc on December 23, 2007. About an elite FBI team sent to Saudi Arabia that has five days to catch a terrorist before they become the target, The Kingdom on HD DVD turns this high-octane movie into a high-resolution home entertainment experience that rouses all of the senses. With exclusive HD DVD U-Control content, fans can discover behind-the-scene insights from the set while selecting to follow each of the individual characters through one of the film’s most heart-pumping moments. “The exclusive content and interactive features available on The Kingdom HD DVD enabled us to provide an even more thrilling and immersive second-viewing experience for consumers,” said Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Universal Pictures Digital Platforms. “The backdrop of this film is rich in context and can only be thoroughly explored on HD DVD, which delivers a level of discovery and engagement that’s nothing less than extraordinary.” The Kingdom HD DVD combo disc features “History of The Kingdom: An Interactive Timeline,” which charts the important historical events from the 1920s to present day in order to better explain the film’s setting. With the HD DVD’s exclusive U-Control featurette, “Character By Character: The Apartment Shootout,” viewers can experience the climactic sequence of The Kingdom from four different perspectives. Fans can choose to follow Jamie Fox or Jennifer Garner’s character individually, as each takes a different path through the dangerous building. Or stay with Jason Bateman’s character as he fights to resist the kidnappers every step of the way. Viewers can even stand watch outside with Chris Cooper’s character as he tries to tell the terrorists from the innocent crowd converging on the building. Each option is like a mini-movie just waiting to be explored with U-Control. Also, the HD DVD’s unique Picture in Picture audio commentary includes exclusive video interviews with the cast and crew -- not available anywhere else -- that can be viewed within context of the movie-playback experience. As the film plays with the U-Control feature enabled, the Picture-in-Picture icon will appear above the U-Control logo whenever an exclusive feature is available. Once a viewer selects the Picture-in-Picture icon, a second video window will play simultaneously on their HDTV screen. As the primary screen continues to show the movie, the second takes viewers behind the scenes with Jamie Fox, Jennifer Garner, director Peter Berg, and key cast and crew members for special interviews and revealing footage about the corresponding scene. With High Definition 1080p picture quality that’s six times the resolution of standard DVD and high-resolution lossless Dolby TrueHD surround sound, HD DVD viewers hear and feel like they’re inside every suspense-filled moment. HD DVD FEATURES U-CONTROL Take the intensity to a deeper level – without interrupting the movie. This uniquely immersive, in-show experience from Universal brings home the people, places and action that make The Kingdom as compelling as it is heart-pounding. * Picture in Picture – Takes you behind-the-scenes with Jamie Fox, Jennifer Garner, director Peter Berg, and key cast and crew members for exclusive interviews and revealing footage about the scene you’re watching. * The Mission Dossier: Surveillance – Turn this U-Control feature on to put the full investigative resources of the FBI at your disposal. The Culture Guide briefs you on the distinct cultural traditions of Saudi Arabia. Intel briefs keep you up-to-date on critical issues threatening the agents on the ground. Investigation Notes helps you keep track of every crucial clue the team uncovers. With The Mission Dossier at your fingertips, the story comes alive in chillingly real ways. EXTRAS * Deleted Scenes * Character by Character: The Apartment Shootout – Experience the climactic sequence of The Kingdom from four different perspectives. In the movie, the FBI and Saudi investigators must split up to have any chance of saving the life of Agent Leavitt (Jason Bateman). As they search for the kidnappers, the filmmakers cut between each of them, building the intensity to an action-packed conclusion. * Constructing the Freeway Sequence * Creating The Kingdom * History of The Kingdom: An Interactive Timeline * Feature Commentary with Director Peter Berg WEB-ENABLED FEATURES A simple registration process gets your HD DVD player connected to the Internet (via Ethernet connection) and puts you on the road to PERSONALIZATION, UNIQUE ACCESS TO CONTENT and COMMUNITY BUILDING. * DOWNLOAD CENTER – You can download exclusive trailers, content and games right to your HD DVD player. * POLLING – The movie may be fictional, but it touches on some of the biggest global issues of our times. Share your opinions about The Kingdom and the issues it raises, then instantly access results from the entire Universal Hi Def community. All you need is The Kingdom HD DVD and an HD DVD account. Sign up from your player, or at www.UniversalHiDef.com and get connected today! SYNOPSIS: Oscar® winners* Jamie Foxx (Collateral) and Chris Cooper (Breach) and Golden Globe® winners** Jennifer Garner (Daredevil) and Jason Bateman (Smokin’ Aces) ignite the screen in this high-intensity thriller about a team of elite FBI agents sent to Saudi Arabia to solve a brutal mass murder and find a killer before he strikes again. Out of their element and under heavy fire, the team must join forces with their Saudi counterparts. As these unlikely allies begin to unlock the secrets of the crime scene, the team is led into a heart-stopping, do-or-die confrontation. "A High-Octane Action Movie." -A. O. Scott, The New York Times TECHNICAL INFORMATION HD DVD Street Date: 12/23/2007 Copyright: © 2007 Universal Studios and Motion Picture Price: $39.98 SRP Running Time: 1 hour 50 Minutes Selection Number: 61032665 Discs: 1 Layers: Dual Layers, HD-30 / DVD-9 Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 Rating: R Audio: English Dolby True HD 5.1 Surround French Canadian Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Languages/Subtitles: English, Spanish, French CAST AND FILMMAKERS Cast: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Ashraf Barhom, Jeremy Piven, Danny Huston and Richard Jenkins Screenplay by: Matthew Michael Carnahan Produced by: Michael Mann, Scott Stuber Directed by: Peter Berg

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