We just received the official press release for THE HULK DVD due out this October.XBox Playable DEMO on the movie DVD??So read on to find out more and see the cover art for this most anticipated DVD. 
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO UNLEASHES THE HULK CONTAINING A GROUND-BREAKING INDUSTRY FIRST!!!WATCH “THE HULK” AND PLAY THE XBOX(r) VIDEO GAME DEMO ON THE SAME DVDRAMPAGING TO DVD AND VHS OCTOBER 28, 2003 “Two Thumbs Up” – Ebert & Roeper Universal City, CA, September 9, 2003 – The Hulk expands his bulk on October 28, 2003 with the release of the explosive action adventure on DVD and VHS from Universal Studios Home Video with an incredible industry milestone: For the first time ever, audiences can experience both the film and the related video game on the same DVD. The ground-breaking inclusion of Vivendi Universal Games’ The Hulk for the Xbox(r) video game system from Microsoft creates a singular entertainment experience exclusively showcased on the DVD. Centering on one of Marvel Comics’ most powerful characters, The Hulk is brought to thrilling life via groundbreaking 3-D animation from visual effects powerhouse Industrial Light & Magic and the formidable talents of Ang Lee (director of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Oscar(r) winner: Best Foreign Language Film), and stars Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott, Josh Lucas, and Nick Nolte. The 2-disc special edition DVD release is priced at $26.98 suggested retail ($19.95 MAP) and the VHS sells for $22.98 SRP ($14.95 MAP). The pre-order close date is September 9, 2003 for the DVD and September 23 for the VHS. UNIQUE CONVERGENCE OF HOME VIDEO AND GAME INDUSTRIES ON DVD FOR THE FIRST TIMEExclusive to The Hulk DVD, the demo provides one playable level for Xbox which showcases the title’s fully interactive environments, and the awesome power of the Hulk. Picking up a year after the events of the film, the game follows the plight of troubled scientist Bruce Banner and his enraged alter ego, Hulk, as they battle against the terrifying forces of the Leader – a villain intent on using the Hulk’s gamma energy to unleash a relentless army of gamma creatures on the world. Players can master two types of game play as either Bruce Banner or The Hulk as they battle lead characters from the film, familiar enemies from the Marvel Universe(tm) or new villains created specifically for the game. TECH-SAAVY SPECIAL FEATURES CREATE LARGER THAN LIFE VIEWING EXPERIENCE The Hulk DVD delivers breakthrough special features, in keeping with the movie’s astounding, never-before-seen technology. Still frames pieced together create a comic book feel to the live action as frames fill the screen and come to life when selected. Among the bonus features on the DVD: The Making of The Hulk – A featurette containing fascinating interviews with cast and crew and a behind-the-scenes look at the amazing action stunt work in the film. Enhanced Viewing – Viewers can access immediate information about select scenes to enliven their viewing experience as they view the film . A split-screen effect allows viewers to learn about 3-D technology allows 360 degree still images of each scene where the Hulk appears to be viewed at will Anatomy of the Hulk -. ILM developed this exclusive feature in which a 3D Hulk model can be manipulated through the viewer’s remote control. By clicking on various body parts, viewers can watch mini-featurettes of scenes containing footage and production stills that compare the Hulk’s powers to an ordinary man. Hulkification- A fascinating look at different artistic conceptions of the Hulk created by diverse illustrators representing the Marvel Comics, Manga (Japanese) and European styles of animation rendering the same scene from the film in comic book form while matched with footage from the film. Other features include storyboards showing side by side comparisons with actual scenes from the film; a Digital Incarnations feature revealing the visual process of director Ang Lee in bringing the larger-than-life character to the big screen, including Ang acting out stunts in a motion capture suit and reviewing storyboards with artists; the remarkable Dog Fight feature showing how the scene was created from storyboards to filming the CGI to the finished scene and deleted scenes, audio commentaries; and “The Making of THE HULK” interactive game. THE HULK’S MASSIVE POPULARITY SPANS DECADESOne of Marvel Comics’ most enduring original creations, The Hulk is based on the Marvel comic book character created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Originating four decades ago, this story of a geneticist whose accidental exposure to gamma radiation intermittently transforms him into a havoc-wreaking green brute, is the most recent of Marvel’s creations to evolve into a blockbuster movie. Other Marvel Comics properties to reach the big screen include Blade, X-Men, Spider-Man and Daredevil. ACADEMY-AWARD CALIBRE TALENT ADDS DRAMATIC MUSCLE Celebrated director Ang Lee won an Oscar(r) for the critically-acclaimed hit Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and several of the filmmakers involved in The Hulk were also involved in that production. James Schamus, credited with writing the story for The Hulk, is a co-partner in multiple Oscar-producing indie film company Good Machine. Schamus himself was nominated for two Oscars for his work on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Best music, Song; Best Writing, Screenplay, Based on Material Previously Produced or Published.) Jennifer Connelly landed a Best Supporting Actress Oscar (r) for A Beautiful Mind, along with a Golden Globe, a BAFTA Award, and an AFI Award, and a Broadcast Film Critic’s Association Award (BFCA). Nick Nolte won an Academy Award (r) nomination for his work on Affliction and Prince of Tides. Lou Ferrigno, unforgettable as the original pumped up mean-green character in the classic TV series The Incredible Hulk, was also a two-time Mr. Universe and the younge!st bodybuilder ever to hold that title. Marvel Comics mastermind Stan Lee, creator of comics such as The Hulk, Spider-Man, X-Men and Fantastic Four, also appears in a cameo in the film. HULK-MANIA IS STRENGTHENED BY NATIONAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN Universal’s marketing campaign for The Hulk includes a multi-million dollar national media campaign. The Hulk ads will appear in over five million Marvel and D.C. comic books in October. Adding to the campaign’s visibility will be support from promotional partner Kraft Foods. Millions of packages will feature special offers ranging from cut-out trading cards and masks to $5 DVD rebates. Over 20 Kraft brands are participating, including such all-time favorites as Jell-O(r), Oreo(r), Ritz(r), Taco Bell(r), Tombstone(r) and Cool Whip(r). In addition, a two-page FSI reaching 45 million circulation will contain offers for a free 3-D poster from ACT II and a free watch from Crunch ‘n Munch. The Hulk will also appear on over five million packages of ACT II. A promotion with Sunny “D”, supported by a multi-million dollar TV campaign, features The Hulk DVD on packaging and offers a $3 rebate when a consumer buys two Sunny “D” products and The Hulk DVD. Synopsis Scientist Bruce Banner (ERIC BANA) has anger management issues which have all but alienated his ex-girlfriend and equally brilliant fellow researcher, Betty Ross (Academy Award (r)-winner JENNIFER CONNELLY.) A simple oversight in the lab leads to an explosive situation and Bruce makes a split-second decision. His heroic impulse saves a life and leaves him apparently unscathed, but his body absorbs a normally deadly dose of gamma radiation. Meanwhile, a rampaging, impossibly strong being known as the Hulk cuts a swath of destruction, leaving Banner’s lab in shambles and his house with blown out walls. The military mobilizes to fight the green brute, led by Betty’s father, General “Thunderbolt” Ross (SAM ELLIOTT), along with rival researcher Ben Talbot (JOSH LUCAS). Betty Ross has her theories and she knows the shadowy figure lurking in the background, Bruce’s father, David (NICK NOLTE) is somehow connected. She may be the only one who understands the link between the scientis!t and the Hulk, but her efforts to stop the military, which is deploying every weapon in its arsenal to capture the monster, may be too late to save both man and creature. CAST & FILMMAKERS Director: Ang Lee Story: James SchamusScreenwriters: Michael France, James SchamusBased on the Marvel comic book character created by: Jack Kirby, Stan LeeProducers: Avi Arad, Larry J. Franco, Gale Anne Hurd, James SchamusExecutive Producers: Kevin Feige, Stan LeeAssociate Producers: Cheryl A. Tkach, David WomarkOriginal Music: Danny ElfmanCinematography: Fred ElmesEditor: Tim SquyresCasting: Avy Kaufman, Frank WarrenProduction Design: Rick HeinrichsSet Decorator: Cheryl CarasikCostume Designer: Marit AllenCast: Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott , Josh Lucas, Nick Nolte, Paul Kersey, Cara Buono, Todd Tesen, Kevin O. Rankin, Celia Weston, Mike Erwin, Lou Ferrigno, Stan Lee DVD TECHNICAL INFORMATION Street Date: October 28, 2003Pre-Order Close: September 9, 2003Rating: PG-13 for sci-fi action violence, some disturbing images and brief partial nudity.Suggested Retail Price: DVD: $26.98 SRP/$19.95 MAP; VHS: $22.98 SRP/$14.95 MAP Selection Numbers: DVD – widescreen, 22489; DVD – full screen, 23520; VHS – 60843Running Time: 2 Hrs. 17 Min. ***Universal Studios Home Video is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Vivendi UNIVERSAL Entertainment (VUE) (www.universalstudios.com), the U.S.-based film, television, and recreation entity of Vivendi Universal, a global media and communications company. Xbox (http://www.xbox.com/) is Microsoft’s future-generation video game system that delivers the most powerful games experiences ever. Xbox empowers game artists by giving them the technology to fulfill their creative visions as never before, creating games that blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Xbox is now available in the continents of North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Universal Studios Home Video is a part of Universal Pictures
