{"id":3603,"date":"2009-10-16T18:09:50","date_gmt":"2009-10-16T08:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=3603"},"modified":"2009-10-16T18:43:28","modified_gmt":"2009-10-16T08:43:28","slug":"the-next-generation-of-heroes-storms-into-action-on-blu-ray-and-dvd-in-the-worldwide-blockbuster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=3603","title":{"rendered":"THE NEXT GENERATION OF HEROES STORMS INTO ACTION ON BLU-RAY AND DVD IN THE WORLDWIDE BLOCKBUSTER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>THE NEXT GENERATION OF HEROES STORMS INTO ACTION ON\u00a0 BLU-RAY AND DVD IN THE WORLDWIDE BLOCKBUSTER\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ultimate elite fighting force hit the big screen to defend the world in the worldwide smash hit \u00a0<strong><em>G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra<\/em><\/strong>, which earned over $280 million at the global box office.\u00a0 The action-packed, visually arresting adventure based on Hasbro\u2019s immensely popular action figures makes its eagerly-awaited Blu-ray and DVD debut on <strong>December 3, 2009<\/strong> from Paramount Home Entertainment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Directed by Stephen Sommers (<em>The Mummy<\/em>),<em> G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra<\/em> stars a hot young cast including Channing Tatum (<em>Public Enemies<\/em>), Marlon Wayans (<em>Dance Flick<\/em>), Sienna Miller (<em>Factory Girl<\/em>), Joseph Gordon-Levitt ((<em>500) Days of Summer<\/em>), Rachel Nichols (\u201cAlias\u201d) and Ray Park (<em>X-Men<\/em>), as well as veteran actors Dennis Quaid (<em>Vantage Point<\/em>) and Christopher Eccleston (<em>Gone in Sixty Seconds<\/em>).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>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. \u00a0Armed 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.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The <em>G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra<\/em> Blu-ray and DVD include commentary by director Stephen Sommers and producer Bob Ducsay, \u201cThe Big Bang Theory: The Making of <em>G.I. JOE<\/em>\u201d, which takes viewers behind-the-scenes for a look at how the filmmakers turned the perennially popular action figures into a summer blockbuster and \u201cNext-Gen Action: The Amazing Visual FX and Design of <em>G.I. JOE<\/em>\u201d, which showcases the incredible work that went into creating over 1,650 visual effect shots and the challenges the filmmakers faced in bringing the world of G.I. JOE and COBRA to life.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">The 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.\u00a0 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.<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <em>G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra<strong> <\/strong><\/em>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.\u00a0 The 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.\u00a0 The following special features are in standard definition:<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Feature commentary by director Stephen Sommers and producer Bob Ducsay<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Big Bang Theory: The Making of <em>G.I. JOE<\/em>\u2014<\/strong> Join the G.I. JOE team as they set out to &#8220;Sommer-size&#8221; the summer action epic and bring <em>G.I. JOE<\/em> to the big screen.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Next-Gen Action: The Amazing Visual FX and Design of <em>G.I. JOE<\/em>\u2014<\/strong> With over 1,650 visual effect shots, <em>G.I. JOE<\/em> was a truly massive endeavor.\u00a0 Showcasing the hard work and creativity of the film\u2019s 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\u2019s major action sequences.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About Paramount Home Entertainment\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.\u00a0 PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands.\u00a0 PHE is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Paramount Famous Productions, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS and PBS and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Hasbro<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children\u2019s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at <a href=\"mhtml:{534E9537-84FB-4BE9-9ACE-046B3188061A}mid:\/\/00000235\/!x-usc:http:\/\/www.hasbro.com\/\">http:\/\/www.hasbro.com<\/a>. (C) 2009 Hasbro, Inc. 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