From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Killer Elite

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on a shocking true story, Killer Elite is a gritty battle between guns-for-hire that has been hailed as "one of the best action thrillers of the year!" by Richard Roeper, ReelzChannel.  Pitting two of the world's most elite operatives against the cunning leader of a secret military society, Killer Elite stars Jason Statham (The Transporter, Death Race), Academy Award® winner Robert De Niro (The Godfather Part II, Raging Bull) and Academy Award®-nominee Clive Owen (Children of Men, Closer).  Directed by Academy Award®-nominee Gary McKendry (Everything in this Country Must), Killer Elite is available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack with UltraViolet™, DVD, On Demand and Digital Download January 10, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Open Road Films.

Featuring unstoppable action and a tremendous cast – including Dominic Purcell ("Prison Break," Straw Dogs), Yvonne Strahovski ("Chuck"), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje ("Lost," "Oz"), Aden Young (Sniper, "The Starter Wife") and Ben Mendelsohn (Trespass, Knowing) – Killer Elite is "a classic action thriller that will keep you guessing till the last scene." (Patrick Carone, MAXIM).  

With the Killer Elite Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, consumers will get 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 to computers, tablets and smart phones and soon, consumers can download to devices of their choice too.  The Killer Elite Blu-ray™ Combo Pack also includes 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™ and DVD BONUS FEATURES:

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BLU-RAY™ 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 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!
• 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.

CAST AND FILMMAKERS:
Cast:  Jason Statham, Clive Owen, Robert De Niro, Yvonne Strahovski, Dominic Purcell, Aden Young, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ben Mendelsohn
Directed By:  Gary McKendry
Written By:  Matt Sherring (screenplay)
Based on the Book by:  Ranulph Fiennes
Producers:  Michael Boughen, Steve Chasman, Sigurjon Sighvatsson, Tony Winley
Executive Producers:  Peter D. Graves, Christopher Mapp, Matthew Street, David Whealy
Co-Executive Producer:  Bill Johnson
Production Designer:  Michelle McGahey
Director of Photography:  Simon Duggan
Edited By:  John Gilbert
Original Music By:  Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: January 10, 2012
Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61121303
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: R for strong violence, language, and some sexuality/nudity
Languages:/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish
Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0
Run Time: 1 Hour 57 Minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: January 10, 2012
Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61121302
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: R for strong violence, language, and some sexuality/nudity
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH/Spanish Subtitles
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time:  1 Hour 57 Minutes

For more information please go to www.killerelite.com

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SOURCE Universal Studios Home Entertainment