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Police Story 2
Special Collector’s Edition
The Martial Arts Legend Returns On February 13, 2007 In A Dragon Dynasty DVD Loaded With Exclusive Interviews, Featurettes And More!
SANTA MONICA, CA – One of cinema’s most renowned martial artists is taking Hong Kong by storm once again in Police Story 2, coming to DVD on February 13, 2007 under the new Dragon Dynasty label from Genius Products LLC. and The Weinstein Company. The sequel to Jackie Chan’s groundbreaking original, Police Story 2 is famous internationally for some of the most daring and inventive stunt sequences ever committed to film. The perfect harmony between gritty crime drama and amazing stunts, Police Story 2 was awarded Best Action Choreography at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Arriving as a Special Collector’s Edition DVD, Police Story 2 boasts exclusive interviews, featurettes and much more (see details next page). The DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.95.
Synopsis:
Despite his success at apprehending criminals, Kevin’s (Chan) unorthodox approach to his work as a police officer lands him in the traffic division. The timing couldn’t be worse as the drug lord he put behind bars is now out of prison, and has one thing on his mind - revenge. At the same time, a group of bombers are attempting to extort $10 million from local building owners. Realizing that they could use Kevin’s help, the police force contemplates his reinstatement.
DVD Special Features:
Feature Commentary with Director Brett Ratner and Hong Kong Cinema Expert Bey Logan
Police Story 2: Location Guide
Stunt Unlimited: The legendary Police Story 2 Stunt Team
Celebrating the Sequel: A Conversation with Brett Ratner and Bey Logan
Rare Alternative Outtakes
Hong Theatrical Trailer
US Promotional Trailer
BASICS:
Price: $19.95
Order Due Date: January 2, 2007
Street Date: February 13, 2007
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Languages: English 5.1, Cantonese 5.1 and Cantonese Mono
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Running Time: 122 minutes
Catalog Number: 79925
Format: Widescreen
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About Genius Products
Genius Products, Inc. (OTC BB:GNPI), along with The Weinstein Company, jointly own Genius Products, LLC, a leading independent home-entertainment distribution company that produces, licenses, and distributes a valuable library of motion pictures, television programming, family, lifestyle and trend entertainment on DVD and other emerging platforms through its expansive network of retailers throughout the U.S. Genius handles the distribution, marketing and sales for such brands as Asia Extreme™, Baby Genius®, Dragon Dynasty™, Dimension Films®, ESPN®, IFC®, NBC News®, Sundance Channel Home Entertainment®, Wellspring™ and The Weinstein Company®. Genius Products, Inc. is the managing member of Genius Products, LLC, in which it holds a 30% equity interest.
About The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company was created by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films Corp. in 1979. TWC is a multi-media company that officially launched on October 1, 2005. Dimension Films, the genre label that was founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, is also included under TWC banner. The Weinsteins are actively working on the production, development and acquisition of projects for TWC.
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