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G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra hits DVD and M&C’s giving away prize packs from the film!

By Patrick Luce Oct 23, 2009, 11:22 GMT

Based on Hasbro’s immensely popular action figures, G.I. Joe is the ultimate elite fighting force, engaged in an extraordinary action-adventure matchup of good versus evil! In G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, the G.I. Joe team, armed with the coolest hi-tech gadgets and weapons, travels the world from the Egyptian desert to the polar ice caps in a high stakes pursuit of Cobra, an evil international organization threatening to use ...more

G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra is set to hit DVD and Blu-ray on November 3rd from Paramount Home Entertainment in a single disc edition DVD, Two-Disc Edition DVD and Two-Disc Edition Blu-ray.

M&C has teamed with Paramount Home Entertainment to give away prize packs from the film!

Directed by Stephen Sommers (The Mummy), G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra stars Channing Tatum (Public Enemies), Marlon Wayans (Dance Flick), Sienna Miller (Factory Girl), Joseph Gordon-Levitt ((500) Days of Summer), Rachel Nichols (“Alias”) and Ray Park (X-Men), as well as veteran actors Dennis Quaid (Vantage Point) and Christopher Eccleston (Gone in Sixty Seconds).

The G.I. JOE team travels the world from the Egyptian desert to the polar ice caps and the streets of Paris in a high stakes pursuit of COBRA, an evil international organization threatening to use a technology that could bring the world to its knees.  Armed with the coolest hi-tech gadgets and weapons, including jaw-dropping accelerator and camouflage suits, G.I. JOE is the last line of defense against those intent on world domination.

The Two-Disc DVD and Blu-ray packages will also feature augmented reality technology that will allow owners to participate in an exclusive 3D holographic G.I. JOE combat experience, utilizing their webcams and a special website.  Fans will be able to choose between SNAKE EYES and STORM SHADOW, two of the most popular G.I. JOE and COBRA characters, and battle against their enemies one-on-one in an immersive 3D video game.

The G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra two-disc and single-disc DVDs are presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles. 

The two-disc Blu-ray is presented in 1080p High Definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital with English, English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles.

The following special features are in standard definition:

Disc 1:

Feature commentary by director Stephen Sommers and producer Bob Ducsay

Disc 2:

Digital Copy
The Big Bang Theory: The Making of G.I. JOE— Join the G.I. JOE team as they set out to "Sommer-size" the summer action epic and bring G.I. JOE to the big screen.
Next-Gen Action: The Amazing Visual FX and Design of G.I. JOE— With over 1,650 visual effect shots, G.I. JOEwas a truly massive endeavor.  Showcasing the hard work and creativity of the film’s effects and design team, this piece looks at the unique challenges of bringing the world of G.I. JOE and COBRA to life, while immersing viewers in the incredible thrills and various FX challenges of the film’s major action sequences.

Visit the film’s official website for more information on G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra. Paramount Home Entertainment is also helping fans get in the mood with the "G.I Joe Faceoff Game.”   

The Prizes:

One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive a G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra Prize Pack – which includes a copy of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (Two-Disc Edition) DVD, a Night Raven Jet with Air Viper (Toy), and a M.A.R.S. Troopers (Action Figures)
One (1) Runner-Up Prize Winner will receive a G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra poster

To enter, contestants need to provide a name and e-mail address. Upon notification of winning, contestants will have five days to reply with the name and address of where their prize should be sent.

Sorry, but this competition is open to residents of the USA only.

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (Two-Disc Edition) is now available for pre-order at Amazon. It is available for pre-order at AmazonUK for a Dec. 7th release. Visit the DVD database for more information.

CLICK HERE to enter to win a prize pack from G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra!