Experience pulse-pounding action and see how the Scorpion King legend was born when the highly-anticipated prequel The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior comes to DVD and Blu-ray on August 19th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
The DVD will have a suggested retail price of $29.98 and the Blu-ray version will have a suggested retail price of $39.98. In addition, a special Scorpion King Warrior Pack will be available day and date, containing the new DVD as well as the original action blockbuster DVD, The Scorpion King starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, for a suggested retail price of $36.98.
From a Universal Studios Home Entertainment press release
An adrenaline-fueled adventure of epic proportions, The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior takes viewers back to the beginning of the saga of Mathayus, the young warrior who would become the fearsome Scorpion King.
Directed by Russell Mulcahy (Resident Evil: Extinction, Highlander), the film stars world-renowned, five-time Ultimate Fighting Championship winner Randy Couture.
“By far Universal’s most ambitious DVD Original to date, The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior raises the made-for-DVD bar to the next level with production values that deliver theatrical-style action, adventure and excitement,” said Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Universal Pictures Digital Platforms. “Our strong track record in this arena has encouraged us to pursue this market even more aggressively as of late. With The Mummy continuing to successfully build on its global popularity and appeal at the box office, we saw a unique opportunity to offer home entertainment consumers a new, engaging experience that embraces the iconic elements they love about this franchise.”
Synopsis:
See how the legend of The Scorpion King began! When a young Mathayus witnesses his father's death at the hands of the king (UFC Champion Randy Couture), his quest for vengeance transforms him into the most feared warrior of the ancient world. From the producers of The Mummy and the director of Resident Evil: Extinction and Highlander comes a heroic adventure filled with heart-stopping action and thrilling visual effects!DVD Bonus Features include:
The Making of the Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior: An inside look at the making of the film, featuring interviews with director Russell Mulcahy and actors Randy Couture, Michael Copon, Karen David, Natalie Becker, and other key members of the cast and crew.
On Set with the Beautiful Leading Ladies: Natalie Becker and Karen David discuss the physical demands of their roles and what it was like working with the guys as we watch them learning the choreography of their fight sequences.
Creating a Whole New World: This piece explores both the specially constructed sets that bring the film to life and the amazing South African locations that give the film its authenticity.
The Visual Effects of the Scorpion King 2; Rise of a Warrior: Through interviews with both the design and visual effects teams, supplemented with b-roll and pre-visualizations, we discover how movie magic created an alternate reality for the actors to play in (such as the Labyrinth and Thorn Forest) and produced exciting sequences like Sargon’s transformation into an invisible scorpion.
Deleted Scenes
Gag ReelBlu-ray Hi-Def Features:
Interactive Timeline Bar: Track where you are while watching the film without interrupting your viewing experience
My Scenes Bookmarks and Clips: Bookmark your favorite scenes while watching the movie
Screensaver Features: Protect your television screen from image burn-in with this feature
Blu-ray Cover Art
DVD Cover Art
Scorpion King Warrior Pack
The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior Trailer:
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