"Unbelievably Scary!" –Shawn Edwards, Fox-TV

"...may prevent you from every going home again." –Mark Peikert, The New York Press

THE STRANGERS

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OCTOBER 21, 2008

OVERVIEW: Lock the doors. Ignore the knocking. Don’t let them in…no matter what. Inspired by true events, this heart pounding, nail-biting frightener mercilessly explores our most universal fears, where simply opening the door to a stranger leads to a grueling night of terror one could never imagine. Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman star in this relentless suspense thriller that will keep you up at night and make you never want to answer the door again!

SYNOPSIS: The horrifying events that took place in the Hoyt family's vacation home 1801 Clark Road on February 11, 2005 are still not entirely known. Champagne. Rose Petals. Candlelight. It was supposed to be a night of celebration for Kristen McKay (Liv Tyler) and James Hoyt (Scott Speedman). But after leaving a friend's wedding and returning to the house, everything had collapsed for the happy couple. Then came a 4 a.m. knock on the door and a haunting voice. “Is Tamara here?” Writer/director Bryan Bertino explores our most universal fears in The Strangers, a terrifying suspense thriller about a couple whose remote getaway becomes a place of terror when masked strangers invade. The confrontation forces Kristen and James to go far beyond what they thought themselves capable of if they hope to survive.

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ACADEMY AWARD® WINNERS GEORGE CLOONEY AND RENÉE ZELLWEGER ARE "COMIC GOLD" – KEVIN STEINCROSS, FOX-TV

LEATHERHEADS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2008
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"Hilarious" – Christina Vandre, KARE-TV (NBC)

OVERVIEW: Starring George Clooney, Renée Zellweger and John Krasinski, Leatherheads is a hilarious sports comedy set against the stranger-than-fiction backdrop of the beginnings of pro-football. Filled with quick-witted banter and wise-cracking screwball antics, Leatherheads is a classic blend of fun, sports and plenty of side-splitting comedy!

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SYNOPSIS: Oscar® winners George Clooney and Renée Zellweger match wits in Leatherheads, a rapid-fire sports comedy. Clooney plays Dodge Connolly, a swaggering, aging football hero who is determined to guide his team from bar brawls to packed stadiums. But after the players lose their sponsor and the entire league faces certain collapse, Dodge convinces a college football star to join his ragtag ranks. Welcome to the team Carter Rutherford (John Krasinski), a golden-boy war hero, with dashing good looks and unparalleled speed on the field. But if Dodge thinks this new champ is too good to be true, then Lexie Littleton (Zellweger) can prove that’s the case. A cub journalist playing in the big leagues, Lexie is a spitfire newswoman who sniffs holes in Carter’s war story. While she digs, however, the two teammates become off-field rivals for attention. As the hilarious rivalry grows, Dodge fights to get the girl while he tries to keep his guys together. One thing is certain for Connelly…he knows that you always keep one final play from the defense.

http://www.leatherheadsmovie.com/

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TINA FEY AND AMY POEHLER DELIVER BELLY LAUGHS IN THE HILARIOUS COMEDY

BABY MAMA

AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY™ HI-DEF SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

OVERVIEW: In a comedy that brings together some of today’s funniest talent, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler star in the hilarious story about the outrageous consequences of putting your eggs in someone else’s basket. Backed by creative powerhouse and SNL veterans Michael McCullers and Lorne Michaels along with producer John Goldwyn, Baby Mama is the comedic hit that tells the story of two women, one apartment and the nine hysterical months that will change their lives forever.

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FILM SYNOPSIS: Successful and single businesswoman Kate Holbrook (Tina Fey) has long put her career ahead of a personal life. Now 37, she’s finally determined to have a kid on her own. But her plan is thrown a curve ball after she discovers she has only a million-to-one chance of getting pregnant. Undaunted, the driven Kate allows South Philly working girl Angie Ostrowiski (Amy Poehler) to become her unlikely surrogate. After learning from the steely head (Sigourney Weaver) of their surrogacy center that Angie is pregnant, Kate goes into precision nesting mode: reading childcare books, baby-proofing the apartment and researching top pre-schools. But the executive’s well-organized strategy is turned upside down when her Baby Mama shows up at her doorstep with no place to live. An unstoppable force meets an immovable object as structured Kate tries to turn vibrant Angie into the perfect expectant mom. In a comic battle of wills, they will struggle their way through preparation for the baby’s arrival. And in the middle of this tug-of-war, they’ll discover two kinds of family: the one you’re born to and the one you make.

http://www.babymamamovie.net/

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HEROES SEASON 1

AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON BLU-RAY™ HI-DEF AUGUST 26, 2008 FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

OVERVIEW: Ordinary people with extraordinary abilities link a group of complete strangers that may determine the future of the world when Heroes: Season 1 comes to Blu-ray August 26, 2008 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Created by Tim Kring (“Providence,” “Crossing Jordan”), features an extraordinary ensemble cast that includes Sendhil Ramamurthy (Blind Guy Driving), Milo Ventimiglia (“Gilmore Girls”), Adrian Pasdar (“Judging Amy”), Hayden Panettiere (Bring It On: All Or Nothing), Ali Larter (Final Destination), Noah Gray-Cabey, (“My Wife & Kids”), Leonard Roberts (“Smallville”), Santiago Cabrera (“Empire”), Tawny Cypress (NBC’s “Third Watch”), Greg Grunberg (“Alias”), Masi Oka, (NBC's “Scrubs”), Jack Coleman (“Dynasty”), James Kyson Lee (NBC’s “Las Vegas”), Zachary Quinto (“24”), Ashley Crow (NBC’s “American Dreams”), Cristine Rose (NBC’s “Friends”), Jimmy Jean-Louis (Monster-in-Law), Eric Roberts (“Less than Perfect”) and Malcolm McDowall (“Entourage”). Electrifying intrigue, compelling mythology and soaring imagination make the NBC epic drama a must see. Praised for its “propulsive, surprisingly and emotionally charged storytelling” by Entertainment Weekly, Heroes nabbed the People’s Choice Award for Favorite New Drama Series last year and a Golden Globe® nomination for Best Drama Series of 2007, even before completing its first season.

SYNOPSIS: Mohinder Suresh (Sendhil Ramamurthy), a genetics professor from Chennai, picks up his late father’s research and makes an astonishing discovery - a seemingly random group of people around the world are developing astonishing super powers. From a drug-addicted artist (Santiago Cabrera), who paints the future and an ambitious politician (Adrian Pasdar) who can fly, to a New York cop who hears other people’s thoughts (Greg Grunberg) and a Japanese computer programmer (Masi Oka) who can distort the space time continuum, these new Heroes seem to have a shared destiny. Creator Tim Kring (“Crossing Jordan”) fashions a complex new world full of hidden clues, breathtaking plot twists and suspense-filled conundrums for an exhilaratingly fresh story about average people who are confronting the existence of inexplicable super powers. Also starring Milo Ventimiglia, Hayden Panettiere, Ali Larter, Noah Gray-Cabey, Leonard Roberts, Tawny Cypress and Jack Coleman, Heroes: Season 1 is packed with special bonuses that take viewers deeper into this rich and riveting series. Relive the excitement or discover it for the first time with Heroes: Season 1 on Blu-ray.

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ACTION STARTER PACK

OWN THE BLU-RAY™ HI-DEF EDITIONS OF U-571, END OF DAYS AND MIAMI VICE FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

STREET DATE: August 26, 2008

OVERVIEW: Prepare for non-stop action and thrills in this high-octane collection featuring U-571, End of Days and Miami Vice! This three disc set also includes hours of bonus materials, including behind the scenes featurettes and director commentaries. With pulse-pounding excitement, this collection is a must have for any film lover.

U-571:
SYNOPSIS: Lt. Andrew Tyler (Matthew McConaughey), a promising young naval officer whose inexperience in action cause his superior, Lt. Commander Mike Dahlgren (Bill Paxton), to delay in giving him a promotion and command of his own submarine, is recruited to help lead a secret operation involving Lt. Commander Dahlgren, Lt. Pete Emmett (Jon Bon Jovi), Chief Klough (Harvey Keitel), Lt. Hirsch (Jake Weber) and Marine Major Coonan (David Keith) and the enlisted crew of a vintage submarine.

The sub has been rigged to resemble a German U-boat, in an attempt to rendezvous with a notorious Nazi submarine in the North Atlantic. With the men disguised as German naval officers, the plan is to capture the ‘Enigma’ machine, a valuable top-secret coding device that could help the Allies stop the incessant attacks of the deadly wolfpacks at sea.

The mission must be conducted in total secrecy, as seizing this device without the enemy’s knowledge is the only way for Allied intelligence to decipher the complex Nazi military code. But through an unexpected series of events, the American sailors become trapped in the enemy’s vessel, deep in hostile waters, and at a major disadvantage as to how to operate the foreign sub. The fate of their mission and of their very lives will ultimately depend on their camaraderie, their instinct, their battle against time, and a battle against their own fears.

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END OF DAYS:
SYNOPSIS: All hell breaks loose when Arnold Schwarzenegger battles the ultimate evil in this chilling supernatural action thriller. When a burned-out former New York City cop named Jericho (Schwarzenegger) is assigned to security detail for a mysterious and foreboding stranger (Gabriel Byrne), Jericho thwarts an incredible assassination attempt. During the ensuing investigation, he and his partner (Kevin Pollak) save the life of the beautiful and terrified Christine York (Robin Tunney), whose destiny involves death, the devil and the fate of mankind. Now it’s up to Jericho to save the girl, the world and his own soul as he comes face to face with his most powerful enemy ever!

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MIAMI VICE:
SYNOPSIS: Miami Vice begins as Sonny Crocket (Colin Farrell) and Ricardo Tubbs (Jamie Foxx) learn that a high-level leak has lead to the slaughter of two federal agents and the murder of an informant friends’ family. The two detectives’ investigation takes them straight to the doorstep of vicious killers from the Aryan Brotherhood and a sophisticated network of globalized traffickers protected by world-class security. During the hunt, the partners encounter the cartel’s beautiful Chinese-Cuban financial officer Isabella (Gong Li, Memoirs of a Geisha) – a woman who moves, launders and invests money. The seductress provides Crockett a way of exorcising his own demons as he tries to keep her safe from darker forces… while the new lovers learn just who’s playing (and falling for) whom. Simultaneously, the stoic Tubbs infiltrates the elusive criminal enterprise while keeping a protective eye on his intel-analyst girlfriend, Trudy (Naomie Harris, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest). As Crockett and Tubbs work undercover transporting drug loads into South Florida, they race to identify the group responsible for their friends’ killings while jointly investigating the New Underworld Order. During their mission, lines will get crossed as the partners start forgetting not only which way is up, but on which side of the law they’re supposed to be…

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UNIVERSAL UNVEILS INAUGURAL SLATE OF FILM AND TV OFFERINGS COMING TO BLU-RAY™ DISC DAY AND DATE WITH DVD

"Heroes: Season Two" Will Mark the Studio's First Global Event Release

Lineup to Include Summer 2008's Most Anticipated Films From Universal Pictures: THE INCREDIBLE HULK, Wanted, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Mamma Mia! and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, As Well as Some of the Studio's Other Biggest Titles

Universal City, California, April 17, 2008-Universal Studios Home Entertainment revealed its initial lineup of film and television properties arriving later this year on Blu-ray(tm) Disc, day and date with DVD, it was announced today by Craig Kornblau, President, Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Universal Pictures Digital Platforms. Marking the rollout of the studio's first global release on Blu-ray(tm) will be the "Heroes: Season Two," which will debut beginning August 26, 2008.

The highly anticipated premier of the sophomore season of NBC's "Heroes" will be buoyed by the simultaneous debut of "Heroes Season One" on Blu-ray(tm) . Later in the year and in time for the holidays, five of the year's most promising feature films will arrive in high definition: THE INCREDIBLE HULK, the action-packed new chapter of one of the most popular Super Hero sagas of all time that stars Edward Norton, William Hurt and Liv Tyler; Wanted, the action-thriller from stunning visualist director Timur Bekmambetov that stars Morgan Freeman, James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie; Hellboy II: The Golden Army, the epic vision of imagination from acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro; Mamma Mia!, the musical romantic comedy in which Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast in the adaptation of the beloved musical; and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, the next installment in The Mummy franchise in which Jet Li, Maria Bello, Michelle Yeoh and newcomer Luke Ford join the returning Brendan Fraser and John Hannah for a supernatural adventure that shifts the series to the Far East.

"We're thrilled that our preliminary slate of Blu-ray(tm) offerings comprises such a brilliant collection of high-def centric fare," said Mr. Kornblau. "As awareness for Blu-ray(tm) 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(tm) 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 hugely successful action-packed spin-off The Scorpion King, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, all will be released on Blu-ray(tm) for the first time that day.

The first of Universal's new theatrical Blu-ray(tm) 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 Land of the Dead, among others.

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

MANKIND HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE

DOOMSDAY

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'High-octane, high-energy, and undeniably entertaining'
Scott Weinberg, FEARnet.com

OVERVIEW: From the director of The Descent comes an action-packed thrill ride through the beating heart of hell! To save humanity from an epidemic, an elite fighting unit must battle to find a cure in a post-apocalyptic zone controlled by a society of murderous renegades. Loaded with ferocious fights and high-octane chases, Doomsday grabs you right from the start, and doesn’t let go till its explosive end!

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EXPERIENCE THE MOST-TALKED ABOUT TELEVISION PHENOMENON LIKE NEVER BEFORE

SEE UNTOLD STORIES AND AN ALTERNATE ENDING TO SEASON 2 PLUS GET A SNEAK PEEK OF THE MAKING OF SEASON 3!!

HEROES: SEASON 2

ON BLU-RAY™HI-DEF AUGUST 26, 2008

OVERVIEW:

Rejoin the epic phenomenon as Heroes: Season 2 arrives on BLU-RAY HI-DEF! Watch the Emmy® nominated show and experience all the new and exciting twists of the astonishing series in this 4-disc set that includes every gripping Season Two episode. Plus, see what could have been with exclusive bonus features that reveal the untold stories that never aired and an alternate ending to the season finale where the fate of humanity takes an ominous turn. A must-have for every Heroes fan and perfectly timed before the new season returns to air this September on NBC!

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BRENDAN FRASER STARS IN THE NON-STOP-ACTION EPIC THAT LAUNCHED THE BLOCKBUSTER FRANCHISE

THE MUMMY – DELUXE EDITION

JULY 22, 2008 THE DIGITALLY RESTORED DELUXE EDITION DEBUTS ON BLU-RAY™ HI DEF

OVERVIEW: Unearth the excitement and adventure of The Mummy in an all-new deluxe edition DVD! A 3,000-year-old legacy of terror comes to life in this action-packed epic showcasing state-of-the-art visual effects, top-notch talent and superb storytelling from director Stephen Sommers. Digitally restored for optimum picture quality, this deluxe edition is loaded with thrilling bonus features including behind-the-scenes footage, commentaries and a sneak peek of one of the summer’s most anticipated movies The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.

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SYNOPSIS: In 1290 B.C., an ancient Egyptian curse is bestowed upon an evil high priest for his unholy acts. Condemned to endure all eternity sealed in his sarcophagus in Hamunaptra, his still living, mummified body lies dormant, waiting to be discovered. Should the Mummy be released from his tomb, he will arise with a plague upon mankind, with the strength of the ages, power over the sands and the glory of immortality. 3,000 years later, dashing Legionnaire Rick O’Connell (Brendan Fraser) saves himself from imprisonment and certain death when he reveals knowledge he discovered years earlier as to the location of the now ruins of Hamunaptra. Joined by a beautiful Egyptologist (Rachel Weisz) and her brother, the journey to find the legendary riches buried beneath the sands take the unlikely trio down the Nile, across the treacherous expanse of the Sahara, and to an encounter with a malevolent force whose power defies imagination.

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BRENDAN FRASER STARS IN ONE OF THE GREATEST THRILL RIDES EVER

THE MUMMY RETURNS – DELUXE EDITION

JULY 22, 2008 THE DIGITALLY RESTORED DELUXE EDITION DEBUTS ON BLU-RAY™ HI DEF

OVERVIEW: Relive one of the most intense action-adventure movies ever with The Mummy Returns Deluxe Edition DVD. Now, experience the pulse-pounding action and spectacular special effects like never before from director Stephen Sommers. Digitally restored for optimum picture quality, this deluxe edition is loaded with thrilling bonus features including behind-the-scenes footage, commentaries and a sneak peek of one of the summer’s most anticipated movies The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.

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FILM SYNOPSIS: One of the greatest action-adventure movies of all time is back with a vengeance in The Mummy Returns Two-Disc Deluxe Edition! Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz reunite with director Stephen Sommers (producer of the upcoming The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor) in this thrilling sequel. Now, the fate of mankind is at stake: the Mummy has been resurrected with an even more powerful force, The Scorpion King (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson). Bursting with exciting bonus features and a digitally restored picture, this bold epic is "breathlessly action-packed" (New York Daily News).

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THE NON-STOP ACTION-PACKED THRILL RIDE ARRIVES IN CRYSTAL-CLEAR HIGH DEFINITION

SCORPION KING

JULY 22, 2008 OWN IT ON BLU-RAY™ HI-DEF

OVERVIEW: Timed to the release of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, get ready for non-stop excitement as The Scorpion King explodes onto Blu-ray from Universal Studios Home Entertainment! Unleashing action superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as the most feared warrior of the ancient world, The Scorpion King plunges you into a sweeping tale filled with stunning fight sequences, awe-inspiring battles and pulse-pounding thrills. A spin-off of the phenomenally popular Mummy series, The Scorpion King is the ultimate special effects-powered epic and the must-see high-definition adventure of the year!

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SYNOPSIS: Set 5,000 years ago in the infamous city of Gomorrah, The Scorpion King is a head-on confrontation between good and evil. Warlord Memmon (Steven Brand) has created a reign of terror across the desert using a sorceress (Kelly Hu), who envisions all his victories. Only a few free tribes remain and in order to defeat Memmon they reluctantly hire Mathayus (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) to kill the beautiful sorceress. Instead, he kidnaps her to lure Memmon into a trap. With the help of the leader of the free tribe, Balthazar (Academy Award® nominee Michael Clarke Duncan), and an unlikely accomplice, the stage is set for the ultimate showdown.

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