From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Johnny English Reborn

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- International funnyman Rowan Atkinson (Johnny English, Mr. Bean) is back in action as the comical Johnny English, the most unlikely intelligence officer in Her Majesty's Secret Service. Also starring Gillian Anderson ("The X-Files"), Dominic West (300) and Rosamund Pike (Surrogates), Johnny English Reborn debuts on February 28, 2012 on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack with UltraViolet™, DVD, Digital Download and On Demand from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Johnny English – also known as Agent MI7 – has all but vanished from the Secret Service and is now on sabbatical, honing his skills at an isolated Asian temple. However, when his agency learns that a Chinese dignitary is in grave danger, Johnny must return reborn and ready for action. With just one shot at redemption, he will use (or misuse) the latest hi-tech gadgets and every trick in his playbook to protect us all. Outrageous battles and absurd predicaments ensue in this hilarious spy film spoof that's fun for the whole family.

Fans of the franchise can also experience Agent MI7's antics like never before, when the original Johnny English releases on Blu-ray™ for the first time ever on February 28, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Johnny English Reborn Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack includes an all-new UltraViolet^™ copy of the film. UltraViolet^™ is the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, put them in the cloud and stream instantly or download to computers, tablets and smart phones. Johnny English Reborn Blu-ray™ Combo Pack also includes a DVD as well as a Digital Copy of the film which is compatible with iTunes^®, iPad^®, iPhone^®, iPod^™ touch, Android or other retail partners. So now, consumers can truly enjoy their movies and TV shows anytime, anywhere, on the platform of their choice.

BLU-RAY^TM and DVD BONUS FEATURES:

• DELETED/EXTENDED SCENES WITH INTRODUCTIONS BY DIRECTOR OLIVER PARKER
• GAG REEL
• THE WHEELCHAIR CHASE: Learn how the stunt crew pulled off the amazing chase scene through some of London's best known landmarks.
• FEATURE COMMENTARY:  With Director Oliver Parker and Screenwriter Hamish McColl.

BLU-RAY^TM Exclusive BONUS FEATURES:  Unleash the power of your HDTV with perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound.

• UltraViolet™: The revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, put them in the cloud and stream instantly or download to computers, tablets and smart phones, currently available in the United States only.
• BD-LIVE™:  Access the BD-Live^™ Center through your Internet-connected player to watch the latest trailers and more!
• THE ENGLISH FILES: THE MAKING OF JOHNNY ENGLISH REBORN:  Join Rowan Atkinson on the set, from Hong Kong to the Swiss Alps, as he recreates the British secret service's most hapless agent Johnny English.
• WORKING WITH ROWAN: Cast and crew talk about what it's like to work with one of comedy's greatest performers, Rowan Atkinson.
• GADGETS: Rowan Atkinson talks about his favorite gadgets which take hi-tech into high comedy.
• ENGLISH IN HONG KONG: Go behind the scenes with the crew in Hong Kong as they prep for one of the biggest stunt sequences in the movie. 
• pocket BLU™ app:  The groundbreaking pocket BLU^™ app uses iPad^®, iPhone^®, iPod^®  touch,  Android^™, PC and Mac^®  to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray™ player.  Plus iPad^® and Android^™ tablet owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket BLU^™ made especially to take advantage of the tablets' larger screen and high resolution display.  Consumers will be able to browse through a library of Blu-ray^™ content and watch entertaining extras on-the-go in a way that's bigger and better than ever before.  pocket BLU^™ offers advanced features such as:
  • ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL:  A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray^™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live^™ functions with ease.
  • VIDEO TIMELINE:  Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
  • MOBILE-TO-GO:  Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray^™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
  • BROWSE TITLES:  Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU^™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray^™ Hi-Def.  They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.
  • KEYBOARD:  Entering data is fast and easy with your device's intuitive keyboard.
• uHEAR^™:  Never miss another line of dialogue with this innovative feature that instantly skips back a few seconds on your
  Blu-ray^™ disc and turns on the subtitles to highlight what you missed.

CAST AND FILMMAKERS:

Cast: Rowan Atkinson, Gillian Anderson, Dominic West, Rosamund Pike, Richard Schiff, Daniel Kaluuya

Directed By: Oliver Parker

Story By:  William Davies

Screenplay By: Hamish McColl

Producer:  Chris Clark

Executive Producers:  William Davies, Debra Hayward, Liza Chasin

Production Designer:  Jim Clay

Director of Photography:  Danny Cohen

Costume Design: Beatrix Pasztor

Original Music By: Ilan Eshkeri

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:

Street Date: February 28, 2012

Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Selection Number: 61120685 (U.S.); 61121711 (Canada)

Layers: BD-50

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.35:1

Rating: PG for Mild Action Violence, Rude Humor, Some Language and Brief Sensuality (U.S.); PG for language (Canada); G (Quebec)

Languages:/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish Subtitles, French Subtitles

Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/DD DVS 2.0², Dolby Digital 2.0/5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish DTS Surround 5.1, French DTS Surround 5.1

Run Time: 1 Hour, 42 Minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:

Street Date: February 28, 2012

Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Selection Number: 61115614 (U.S.); 61121710 (Canada)

Layers: Dual Layer

Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1

Rating: PG for Mild Action Violence, Rude Humor, Some Language and Brief Sensuality (U.S.); PG for language (Canada); G (Quebec)

Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish Subtitles, French Subtitles

Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1/DD DVS 2.0, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1

Run Time: 1 Hour, 42 Minutes

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