The Chronicles of Riddick Blu-ray

Release Year: 2004

Runtime: 119 min

Rating: PG-13

Director: David Twohy

Cast: Vin Diesel, Colm Feore, Thandiwe Newton, Judi Dench, Karl Urban

Studios: Radar Pictures, One Race, Primal Foe Productions

After years of outrunning ruthless bounty hunters, escaped convict Riddick suddenly finds himself caught between opposing forces in a fight for the future of the human race. Now, waging incredible battles on fantastic and deadly worlds, this lone, reluctant hero will emerge as humanity's champion - and the last hope for a universe on the edge of annihilation.

Special Features:

Brand new 4K restorations by Arrow Films

of the Theatrical and Director’s Cuts of the film, approved by director David Twohy

Original lossless 5.1 surround audio

on both cuts, plus remixed Dolby Atmos for the Theatrical Cut

Optional English subtitles

for the deaf and hard of hearing on both cuts

Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Dan Mumford

illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Walter Chaw, original production notes and the “Chronicles Compendium”, an overview of the characters and planets featured in the film

DISC ONE – THEATRICAL CUT

High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the Theatrical Cut from the original negative • Ambition an Another Scale: Chronicling a Blockbuster Sequel, a brand-new feature-length documentary on the film, featuring interviews with writer-director David Twohy, actors Keith David and Linus Roache, storyboard artist Brian Murray, concept artist Matt Codd, miniature effects artist Ian Hunter and digital matte artist Dylan Cole • Racking Riddick, a new interview with Twohy on the creation of the character • Back to Black, a new interview with Murray on his continuing work within the Riddick saga • Chronicles of a Cult Film Celebrity, a new interview with David on the role of Imam • Theatrical trailers

DISC TWO – DIRECTOR’S CUT

High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the Director’s Cut • Archive audio commentary by David Twohy and Vin Diesel • Archive audio commentary by Twohy and co-stars Karl Urban and Alexa Davalos • An Introduction by Twohy View of Neca, an archive featurette focussing on the world and characters of Helion Prime • Riddick Rises, an archive featurette focusing on the prison planet of Crematoria • Keep What You Kill, an archive featurette focusing on the history of the Necromongers • Visual Effects Revealed, an archive featurette focusing on the VFX: a View Behind the Curtain, a series of short featurettes on the film’s Motorgames • Virtual Guide to the Chronicles of Riddick, a series of short animated segments exploring the world of the film • Toombs’ Chase Log, a short film narrated by Vin Diesel and directed by Twohy • Riddick: The Meir’s Cut, a featurette focussing on the film’s “meis cut” scenes • Chronicles of Riddick: Bridging the Gap, a guided tour of the set by Vin Diesel, along with 360-degree views of eight sets from the film • On-set interviews with Twohy, Diesel, Dench, Urban, Colm Feore, Alexa Davelos, Thandiwe Newton and producer Scott Kroopf • Promotional interviews with Twohy, Diesel, Newton, Urban, Davelos and Feore • Easter eggs

DISC THREE – LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE

High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the Theatrical Cut in the alternate 1.78:1 aspect ratio • Escape from Butcher Bay, a compilation of cutscenes from the acclaimed tie-in video game • The Lowdown, a television special produced to promote the film’s original release

Technical Specifications:

• 4K
• 1080p
• Dolby Atmos
• DTS-HD
• 5.1