KONG: SKULL ISLAND Arrives on Ultra HD, Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital

: 03 June 2017

Own it early on Digital on June 20; Blu-ray debuts on July 18 Source: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment press release Official Site: kongskullislandmovie.com Special Thanks to Tyler Robinson See the origins of one of the most powerful monster myths of all when KONG: SKULL ISLAND arrives onto Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital. This compelling, original adventure from director Jordan Vogt-Roberts (THE KINGS OF SUMMER) tells the story of a diverse team of scientists, soldiers and adventurers uniting to explore a mythical, uncharted island in the Pacific, as dangerous as it is beautiful.

KONG: SKULL ISLAND stars Tom Hiddleston (THE AVENGERS, THOR: THE DARK WORLD), Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson (Best Supporting Actor, THE COLOR PURPLE; 1994, PULP FICTION), John Goodman (10 CLOVERFIELD LANE, ARGO), Oscar winner Brie Larson (Best Actress, ROOM, 2015) and Oscar nominee John C. Reilly (Best Supporting Actor, CHICAGO, 2003). Vogt-Roberts directed the film from a story by John Gatins and Dan Gilroy and a screenplay by Dan Gilroy and Max Borenstein. KONG: SKULL ISLAND is produced by Thomas Tull, Mary Parent, Jon Jashni and Alex Garcia, with Eric McLeod and Edward Cheng serving as executive producers. To fully immerse audiences in the mysterious Skull Island, director Jordan Vogt-Roberts and his team filmed across three continents over six months, capturing its primordial landscapes on Oahu, Hawaii, Australia’s Gold Coast and Vietnam, filming across multiple locations, some of which have never before been seen on film. KONG: SKULL ISLAND will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack for $44.95, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack for $44.95, Blu-ray Combo Pack for $35.99 and DVD for $28.98. The Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the theatrical version in 4K with HDR and a Blu-ray disc also featuring the theatrical version. The Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack features the theatrical version of the film in 3D hi-definition and hi-definition; the Blu-ray Combo Pack features the theatrical version of the film in hi-definition on Blu-ray; and the DVD features the theatrical version in standard definition. The Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack include a digital version of the movie. Fans can also own KONG: SKULL ISLAND via purchase from digital retailers beginning June 20.

Additionally, all of the special features, including interviews with filmmakers, new original shorts, featurettes, and deleted scenes, can be experienced in an entirely new, dynamic and immersive manner on tablets and mobile phones using the Warner Bros. Movies All Access App, available for both iOS and Android devices. When a Combo Pack is purchased and the digital movie is redeemed, or the digital movie is purchased from an UltraViolet retailer, the Warner Bros. Movies All Access App allows users to watch the movie and simultaneously experience synchronized content related to any scene, simply by rotating their device. Synchronized content is presented on the same screen while the movie is playing, thus enabling users to quickly learn more about any scene, such as actor biographies, scene locations, fun trivia, or image galleries. Also, users can share movie clips with friends on social media and experience other immersive content. The Movies All Access app is available for download on the iTunes App Store and Google Play Store. The Blu-ray discs of KONG: SKULL ISLAND will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar; however, Dolby Atmos soundtracks are also fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment.

SYNOPSIS

This compelling, original adventure tells the story of a diverse team of scientists, soldiers and adventurers uniting to explore a mythical, uncharted island in the Pacific, as dangerous as it is beautiful. Cut off from everything they know, the team ventures into the domain of the mighty Kong, igniting the ultimate battle between man and nature. As their mission of discovery becomes one of survival, they must fight to escape a primal Eden in which humanity does not belong.

BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS

Running Time: 118 minutes Rating: Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for brief strong language KONG: SKULL ISLAND Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack (Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital)

Format: Ultra HD Packaging Type: BD COMBO PACK O-Sleeve BD Case Disc Configuration: BD 66, BD 50 Number of Discs: 2 Street Date: July 18, 2017 MSRP: $44.95 Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1 Resolution: 2160p Languages: Dolby Atmos English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese Subtitles: English, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese Special Features: • Director’s Commentary • Creating a King o Realizing an Icon o Summoning a God • Monarch Files 2.0 • Tom Hiddleston: The Intrepid Traveler • Through the Lens: Brie Larson’s Photography • On Location: Vietnam • Deleted Scenes KONG: SKULL ISLAND Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack (3D Blu-ray + Blu-ray + Digital)

Format: Blu-ray 3D Packaging Type: BD COMBO PACK O-Sleeve BD Case Disc Configuration: 2 BD 50 Number of Discs: 2 Street Date: July 18, 2017 MSRP: $44.95 Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1 Resolution: 1080p Languages: Dolby Atmos English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese Subtitles: English, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese Special Features: • Director’s Commentary • Creating a King o Realizing an Icon o Summoning a God • Monarch Files 2.0 • Tom Hiddleston: The Intrepid Traveler • Through the Lens: Brie Larson’s Photography • On Location: Vietnam • Deleted Scenes KONG: SKULL ISLAND Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital)

Format: Blu-Ray, DVD Packaging Type: BD COMBO PACK O-Sleeve BD Case Disc Configuration: BD 50, DVD9 Number of Discs: 2 Street Date: July 18, 2017 MSRP: $35.99 Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1 Resolution: 1080p Languages: Dolby Atmos English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese Subtitles: English, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese Special Features: • Director’s Commentary • Creating a King o Realizing an Icon o Summoning a God • Monarch Files 2.0 • Tom Hiddleston: The Intrepid Traveler • Through the Lens: Brie Larson’s Photography • On Location: Vietnam • Deleted Scenes KONG: SKULL ISLAND DVD

Format: DVD Packaging Type: Eco Amaray Case Disc Configuration: DVD9, DVD5 Number of Discs: 2 Street Date: July 18, 2017 UPC: 883929388462 MSRP: $28.98 Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1 Languages: Dolby Digital 5.1 English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Canadian French Special Features: • Director’s Commentary • Creating a King o Realizing an Icon o Summoning a God • Monarch Files 2.0 • Tom Hiddleston: The Intrepid Traveler • Through the Lens: Brie Larson’s Photography • On Location: Vietnam • Deleted Scenes

KONG: SKULL ISLAND SteelBook (Best Buy Exclusive) Format: Ultra HD, Blu-ray, Digital Packaging Type: SteelBook Disc Configuration: BD 66, BD 50 Number of Discs: 2 Street Date: July 18, 2017 SKU: 5830400 MSRP: $39.99 Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1 Resolution: 2160p Languages: Dolby Atmos English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese Subtitles: English, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese Special Features: • Director’s Commentary • Creating a King o Realizing an Icon o Summoning a God • Monarch Files 2.0 • Tom Hiddleston: The Intrepid Traveler • Through the Lens: Brie Larson’s Photography • On Location: Vietnam • Deleted Scenes KONG: SKULL ISLAND Blu-ray + DVD + Digital (Target Exclusive)

Format: Blu-Ray, DVD Packaging Type: BD COMBO PACK O-Sleeve with Lenticular Cover, BD Case Disc Configuration: BD 50, DVD9 Number of Discs: 2 Street Date: July 18, 2017 TCIN: 52513635 UPC: 883929568505 Store Item Number (DPCI): 058-37-1916 MSRP: $24.99 Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1 Resolution: 1080p Languages: Dolby Atmos English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese Subtitles: English, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese Special Features: • Director’s Commentary • Creating a King o Realizing an Icon o Summoning a God • Monarch Files 2.0 • Tom Hiddleston: The Intrepid Traveler • Through the Lens: Brie Larson’s Photography • On Location: Vietnam • Deleted Scenes • Exclusive -- A Terrifying Paradise: Creating Skull Island

DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS

On June 20, KONG: SKULL ISLAND will be available to own for streaming and download to watch anywhere in high definition and standard definition on favorite devices from select digital retailers including Amazon, CinemaNow, FandangoNow, iTunes, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. On July 18, KONG: SKULL ISLAND will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.

ABOUT DIGITAL

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