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Universal Studios Home Video Announces the Release of The Rundown

Rocking Out on DVD and VHS March 23rd, 2004

'Adrenaline-pumping, high-octane adventure!' - FOX TV

'The Rock is a genuine movie star.' - Access Hollywood

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Containing over four hours of high-energy entertainment on DVD, The Rundown is filled with pulse-pounding action as only The Rock can deliver. Seann William Scott (American Wedding, Bulletproof Monk), Rosario Dawson (25th Hour, Men In Black II), and Christopher Walken (Catch Me If You Can) co-star in this cinematic thrill ride, set in the Amazon and starring The Rock as a bounty hunter in search of the son (Scott) of an underworld kingpin. Rolling out on DVD and VHS on March 23, 2004, the DVD is priced at $26.98 SRP and the VHS carries a price of $22.98 SRP. Pre-order close dates are February 10 for DVD and February 24 for VHS.

The Rock Rocks On With Action-Packed DVD

The Rundown DVD includes not-to-be missed bonus features including some great deleted scenes showcasing Seann William Scott's high-adrenaline fight scenes and "Rumble in the Jungle," a featurette which reveals the choreographed magic behind The Rundown's awesome stunts and fight scenes. The film's amazing explosions and special visual effects are presented in "Appetite for Destruction," which shows how the effects were created. "The Amazon, Hawaii Style" invites viewers to join the cast and filmmakers for an insider's look into the film's tropical location shoots. There are two commentaries including one with The Rock and for the DVD treasure hunters eager for a challenge, over 20 "Easter eggs" containing tidbits of Rundown factoids that become increasingly difficult to unearth. Even the passionate Camilla the baboon is showcased in a hilarious featurette about her relationship with The Rock!

Compelling Free DVD Offer!

Consumers will run to retailers when they learn about the free DVD offer surrounding The Rundown. Viewers can get one free DVD by mail from a select list of Universal Studios Home Video titles by purchasing any two from a list of four eligible Universal Studios Home Video DVDs including The Rundown, Beyond the Mat Ringside Special Edition, Honey and The Skulls III and an exciting new title to be announced. Full information will be available at participating retailers.

Critics Get in on the Action.

Deemed "One of the year's biggest, most fun movies!" by Joel Siegel of Good Morning America, The Rundown was met with unbridled enthusiasm by fans and critics alike. Ebert & Roeper gave the film "Two thumbs up!", while Access Hollywood called it "First-rate action-adventure entertainment." Finally, Movie City News raved, "'The Rundown' takes its place alongside '48 Hrs.' and 'Midnight Run' as one of the great action comedies of all time."

Multi-Million Dollar Media Blitz Makes The Rundown an Explosive Hit.

The Rundown will be supported by a multi-million dollar media campaign including massive network, cable TV and online ad campaigns.

Synopsis

The Rock teams up with Seann William Scott for a wild, non-stop action-adventure. Beck (The Rock) is a bounty hunter sent into the treacherous jungles of the Amazon to bring the rebellious Travis (Seann William Scott) back to the States. When Beck and Travis reluctantly join forces to hunt down a priceless treasure this unlikely team embarks on a pulse-pounding adventure thrill-ride that delivers a non-stop action and unbelievable fight scenes.

CAST & FILMMAKERS
Director: Peter Berg
Story: R.J. Stewart
Screenwriters: R.J. Stewart, James Vanderbilt
Producers: Marc Abraham, Karen Glasser, Kevin Mishe
rExecutive Producers: Alan Beattie, Chris Chesser, John Corry, Ric Kidney,Vince McMahon
Director of Photography: Tobias A. Schliessler
Production Designer: Tom Duffield
Editor: Richard Pearson
Cast: The Rock, Seann William Scott, Rosario Dawson, Christopher Walken,Ewen Bremner, Jon Gries, William Lucking, Ernie Reyes Jr.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
VHS Street Date: March 23, 2004
Order Close: February 24, 2004
Copyright: 2003 Universal Pictures, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Rating: PG-13 (for adventure violence and some crude dialogue)
Running Time: 104 minutes
DVDStreet Date: March 23, 2004
Order Close: February 10, 2004
Rating: PG-13 (for adventure violence and some crude dialogue)
Full Frame Running Time: 1 Hr 45 Minutes
Number of Layers: DualAspect Ratio: 2:35:1 Anamorphic Widescreen; 1.33:1 Full Frame.
Technical Info: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround / Captioned; SpanishDolby Digital / Captioned; French Dolby Digital / Captioned.
Bonus Material: Deleted scenes, "Rumble in the Jungle," depicting thechoreographed magic behind The Rundown's awesome stunts and fightscenes, "Appetite for Destruction," explaining how the effects werecreated, "The Amazon, Hawaii Style," an insider's look into the film'stropical location shoots, and more.

Universal Studios Home Video is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Vivendi UNIVERSAL Entertainment (VUE), the U.S.-based film, television, and recreation entity of Vivendi Universal, a global media and communications company.

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