Burbank, CA – August 8, 2011 – From Kevin Tancharoen – acclaimed director of Mortal Kombat: Rebirth, the viral sensation with 12 million YouTube hits – comes Mortal Kombat: Legacy, a must-see 9 episode anthology from Warner Premiere, arriving on Blu-ray November 8 from Warner Home Video. Created by a fan for the fans, the newest release lets the consumer dive deeper into the origins of one of the most enduring franchises in history and builds on the enormous success of the Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment game Mortal Kombat, which became available April 19 and marked a triumphant return to the series’ mature presentation and a reinvention of its classic 2D fighting mechanic. Fans, old and new, will get to see never-before-revealed storylines that deepen the mythology of the Mortal Kombat multi-verse. Realistic, gritty and violent, it’s the Mortal Kombat fans have been asking for. Mortal Kombat: Legacy will be available for $19.98 SRP. Orders are due October 4, 2011.
Featuring nine episodes, and set within the landscape of the popular video game, the live-action digital anthology explores the Mortal Kombat universe, providing insight into some of most iconic characters in video game history. Mortal Kombat: Legacy will include nearly 30 minutes of special features including new and never before seen featurettes, behind-the-scenes footage, and interviews with the cast and director.
Special Features:
• Mortal Kombat Legacy: Fight – A look at the role “Fatalities” and hyper-violence play in the Mortal Kombat storytelling process. Included within the piece is a detailed exploration of the fights and stunts staged during the production of the web-series.
• Mortal Kombat Legacy: Fan Made – Go inside the mind of Mortal Kombat super fan Kevin Tancharoen and uncover his passion and vision that brought Mortal Kombat: Legacy to life.
• Mortal Kombat Legacy: Expanding The Netherrealm — Multi-chapter documentary brings the Mortal Kombat universe to life. New!
• Mortal Kombat: Mysticism – Discover the powers that define the characters. New!
• Mortal Kombat: Gear – Explore all the weapons that make Mortal Kombat fighting unique. New!
