Burbank, Calif, January 31, 2011 – See kombat in a whole new way when Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation make their Blu-ray debuts on April 19th from Warner Home Video. With the purchase of Mortal Kombat Blu-ray or Mortal Kombat: Annihilation Blu-ray you can receive a voucher code for a free exclusive character costume download* for the upcoming Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment game Mortal Kombat, also coming out on April 19th. This offer is only available on the Sony PlayStation®3 Computer Entertainment System. Additionally, both films will include BD Live functionality, as well as an HD trailer for the Mortal Kombat game.
The newest chapter of the Mortal Kombat video game marks a triumphant return to the series’ mature presentation and a reinvention of its classic 2D fighting mechanic. Available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Mortal Kombat will also introduce a number of new game-play features including tag team, the deeper story mode and nostalgic arcade battle online and offline. Players will be able to choose from an extensive lineup of the game’s iconic warriors and challenge their friends in traditional 1 vs. 1 matches as well as several new game modes. Exclusive to the PlayStation®3, fans will be able to take advantage of the game in Stereoscopic 3D.
The movie, Mortal Kombat directed by Paul W.S. Anderson (Resident Evil franchise, Death Race), stars Christopher Lambert (Greystroke, Highlander franchise), Robin Shou (Death Race), and Bridgette Wilson (The Wedding Planner). Mortal Kombat: Annihilation stars Robin Shou, Talisa Soto (LaMission, Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever), James Remar (TV’s “Dexter,” Vampire Diaries) and Irina Pantaeva (Zoolander), and is directed by John R. Leonetti (Piranha, The Mask).
Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation are also available for download through Sony PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, iTunes, Amazon and other online retailers. The films are also available On Demand from cable and satellite providers.
For more information log onto www.themortalkombat.com and www.facebook.com/mortalkombat
*Exclusive Jade Klassic Mortal Kombat character costume download.
About The Films
MORTAL KOMBAT (1995)
Based on the best-selling video game, this action adventure tells of a group of expert fighters who compete in a dangerous tournament for the fate of mankind on a mysterious island.
Special Features:
• Animated piece, Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins
• Theatrical Trailer
• Digital Copy
• HD Mortal Kombat Video Game Trailer
MORTAL KOMBAT: ANNIHILATION
In defiance of the Elder Lords, the evil Outworlders are back to wreak hell on Earth. Led by the mighty Shao Kahn, their gruesome goal is humanity’s complete and utter destruction. Earth’s last and only hope is the mighty martial arts warrior Liu Kang.
Special Features:
• Theatrical Trailer
• Digital Copy
• HD Mortal Kombat Video Game Trailer
