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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO ANNOUNCES
JURASSIC PARK III
CONTAINING NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN ADDED-VALUE MATERIAL PRODUCED
EXCLUSIVELY FOR DVD ON DECEMBER 11, 2001
Universal City, California, September 21, 2001 -- This year’s
$180 million summer blockbuster is destined to be one of this year’s
home video events for the holidays when Universal Studios Home Video releases
its most ambitious DVD to date, Jurassic Park III, on December
11, 2001. Featuring the most in-depth look at ILM’s special effects
wizardry ever compiled, this Collector’s Edition DVD boasts over
10 hours of entertainment. JP3 will also be available on
VHS and as a special 4-disc "Jurassic Park Trilogy Collection"
DVD set which includes an exclusive bonus disc, "Beyond Jurassic
Park," containing an additional two hours of features. And as a special
incentive, a "Buy 1, Get 1 Free" offer will give consumers who
purchase JP3 on DVD the opportunity to own another Universal
title for free.
The Jurassic Park III Collector’s
Edition DVD, available in both widescreen and full frame versions, will
be priced at $26.98 suggested retail and
the VHS, at $22.98 SRP. In addition,
a 4-disc "Jurassic Park Trilogy Collection" which includes Jurassic
Park, The Lost World, Jurassic Park III, and
an exclusive bonus disc, "Beyond Jurassic Park," will be priced
at $75.98 SRP. The pre-order close date for both VHS and DVD is October
23, 2001.
Joe Johnston (October Sky, Jumanji), who
first collaborated with Steven Spielberg on Raiders of the Lost Ark
as SFX art director, directs JP3. Kathleen Kennedy and
Larry Franco produce with Steven Spielberg as executive producer. Oscar-winners
Stan Winston and the wizards at Industrial Light & Magic combine forces
once again to create JP3’s unparalleled, state-of-the-art
visual effects. The film also marks the return of original cast members
Sam Neill and Laura Dern and features new cast members
William H. Macy, Téa Leoni, Alessandro Nivola, Trevor Morgan,
and Michael Jeter.
Those Who Know Their History Will Gladly Repeat
It
Jurassic Park III carries on the legacy
of one of the most successful franchises in motion picture history. With
over $1.8 billion in combined worldwide boxoffice, record-setting theatrical
openings, recognition as some of the top grossing films of all-time, numerous
Academy Awards and nominations, $2.5 billion in retail sales, a 95% global
recognition rate, and consumer appeal that continues to cross age and
gender lines, Jurassic Park III is poised to follow in the
giant footsteps of its home video predecessors, Jurassic Park and
The Lost World: Jurassic Park.
Buy 1 DVD, Get 1 DVD Free!
As a special incentive, consumers who purchase Jurassic
Park III on DVD before December 31, 2001 may take advantage of
a mail-in offer to receive a second Universal Studios Home Video title
for free (excluding $2.25 for shipping & handling). Consumers may
select their free DVD from one of the following titles:
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle, Bowfinger, Dragonheart Collector's
Edition, EDtv Collector's Edition, The Hurricane Collector's Edition,
The Jackal Collector's Edition, Man on the Moon, Mercury Rising, Mystery
Men, October Sky, Primary Colors, Psycho (1998) Collector's Edition, The
Skulls Collector's Edition, The Story of Us, Virus and The Watcher
Highly Evolved Marketing Campaign
Fueled by a massive multi-million dollar marketing campaign,
a strong and innovative online presence, and timed for release right before
the three busiest shopping weeks of the year, Jurassic Park III
will be the home video event this December and into the next year.
This extensive media campaign will generate over 5 billion consumer impressions
and reach over 94% of households in the U.S. more than 9 times!
The Jurassic Park III media blitz begins
with an extensive multi-million dollar national broadcast and cable television
advertising campaign, including sponsorship of the Discovery Channel’s
much anticipated "Walking With Prehistoric Beasts," the sequel
to the highly successful "Walking with Dinosaurs."
In addition to online, radio, newspapers, and national
print magazine advertising, Jurassic Park III will be featured
in a 4-page Parade Magazine "Holiday Gift Guide" insert on December
9, 2001, reaching over 37 million households with a readership of over
78 million!
In addition to the expansion of Universal’s currently
existing Jurassic Park megasite, www.jurassicpark.com, a gigantic
online marketing campaign is scheduled to partner with MSN.com, via a
Universal Studios Home Video / MSN co-branded microsite.
Ground-Breaking DVD Bonus Features
From the most comprehensive and in-depth look into the
secrets of ILM to a special tour of the Stan Winston Studio, the Jurassic
Park III DVD includes an unprecedented amount of added-value content
produced exclusively for the DVD.
Combined with the exclusive bonus disc from the "Jurassic
Park Trilogy Collection" the DVD release represents the most extensive
compilation of footage and interviews on the Jurassic Park franchise
to date.
Packed with over 10 hours of entertainment, the
Jurassic Park III DVD has something for everyone. Extras include:
- The Making of Jurassic Park III — A look at the making
of the film featuring the filmmakers, cast, and crew.
- The New Dinosaurs of Jurassic Park III — An examination
of the pre-historic creatures featured in the film and a visit to the
Montana dinosaur dig site hosted by paleontologist Jack Horner.
- Feature Commentary — Running audio-commentary by the team
responsible for the film’s special effects.
- A Guided Tour of the Stan Winston Studio — A montage of
the steps involved in the building of the film’s creatures.
- A Visit to ILM — Follow the evolution of the film’s
CGI work, including the groundbreaking skin and muscle simulation. Witness
the 20 different stages in a rare step-by-step look at the computer
graphics created by ILM.
- Dinosaur Turntable — A spectacular three-dimensional look
at the 12 dinosaurs created for the film.
- Storyboards, production drawings, games and much more!
Special 4-Disc "Jurassic Park Trilogy Collection
" and Exclusive "Bonus Disc" Mail-In Offer
Also available on DVD is a Special 4-Disc "Jurassic
Park Trilogy Collection" which includes all 3 Jurassic Park
films and an exclusive Bonus Disc containing never-before-seen
bonus footage from all three films.
Consumers purchasing Jurassic Park III
who already own Jurassic Park and The Lost World DVDs
may receive a collectible Jurassic Park
DVD slipcase and Bonus Disc allowing them to complete their own
"Jurassic Park Trilogy Collection" via mail for only $6.95.
SYNOPSIS
Anxious to fund research for his new theory of velociraptor
intelligence, renowned paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) is persuaded
by a wealthy adventurer (William H. Macy) and his wife (Tea Leoni) to
accompany them on an aerial tour of Isla Sorna. This infamous island,
once InGen’s site B, has become both a primordial breeding ground
for John Hammond’s magnificent creations and a magnet for thrill-seekers
eager to encounter them.
When a tragic accident maroons the party of seven, Grant
discovers the true reason his deceptive hosts have invited him along.
In their perilous attempt to escape with their lives, the dwindling group
encounters terrifying new creatures undisclosed by InGen, and Grant is
forced to learn the dreadful implications of his raptor intelligence theory
firsthand.
CAST & FILMMAKERS
Cast: Sam Neill,
William H. Macy, Téa Leoni, Alessandro Nivola, Trevor Morgan, Michael
Jeter, John Diehl, Bruce A. Young, Mark Harelik, and Laura Dern
Executive Producer: Steven Spielberg
Producers: Kathleen Kennedy and Larry Franco
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Written by: Peter Buchman, Alexander
Payne, and Jim Taylor
Directory of Photography: Shelly Johnson
Production Designer: Ed Verreaux
Film Editor: Robert Dalva
Composer: Don Davis
Original Themes by: John Williams
Live-Action Effects by: Stan Winston
Special Visual Effects & Animation by:
Industrial Light & Magic
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Street Date for VHS and DVD: December 11, 2001
Pre-Order Date for VHS and DVD: October 23, 2001
Selection Number: Widescreen 21101,
Full Frame 21469
Copyright: ©
2001 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Program Length: 1 Hour 33 Minutes
Rating: PG-13 for Intense Sci-Fi
Terror and Violence
DVD Bonus Material: The
Making of Jurassic Park III, The New Dinosaurs of Jurassic Park III, Feature
Commentary, A Guided Tour of the Stan Winston Studio, A Visit to ILM,
Dinosaur Turntable, Storyboards, Production drawings, Cast & Crew
Bios
Layers: 2
Language: English Dolby Digital
5.1 Surround/DTS 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround, Spanish subtitled,
English captioned
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (Selection
#21101) - 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen,
Full Frame (Selection #21469) - Full Frame 1.33:1
Suggested Retail Price VHS: $22.98
Suggested Retail Price DVD Widescreen:
$26.98
Suggested Retail Price DVD Full Frame: $26.98
Suggested Retail Price DVD 4-Disc Widescreen Trilogy Pack: $75.98
Universal Studios Home Video is a unit of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com),
a part of CANAL+, the TV and Film division of Vivendi Universal, a new
global leader in media and communications.
End Of Release. Copyright 2001 Universal Studios
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