Three Horror And Sci-Fi Favorites Make Their Blu-Ray Hi-Def Debuts October 6 from Warner Home Video

(June 15, 2009 – Burbank, CA) – This Halloween, the thrills and chills will seem more real than ever with the Blu-ray high definition releases of “Contact,” “The Number 23” and “Ghost Ship,” debuting on October 6 from Warner Home Video. Special features include commentaries, featurettes additional scenes, and more! “Contact,” “The Number 23” and “Ghost Ship” will sell for $28.99 SRP each. Orders are due September 1. About The Films “Contact” The exciting adventure about the day we make contact with life beyond Earth comes to the screen with a profound sense of wonder and a dazzling visual sweep that extends to the outer reaches of space and the imagination. Jodie Foster is an astronomer, a woman of science. Matthew McConaughey is a religious scholar, a man of faith. Special Features • Three commentaries:

• Four special effects featurettes
• Theatrical trailers “The Number 23” Ever notice how phenomena and events tie to the number 23? Walter Sparrow has: 2012 (20+1+2), the end of the Mayan calendar; 23 pairs of chromosomes in the human body; February 3 (2/3), Walter’s birthday. Here, there, everywhere, Walter sees connections and it may be driving him to madness and murder. Jim Carrey puts aside his comedy persona to portray haunted, desperate Walter in an immersive psychological thriller guided by Joel Schumacher (“The Lost Boys”). Special Features • “Theatrical Version Fast Track” – Explore the numerological world of the movie, the cast and the creative team with enjoyment-enhancing Pop-Up Factoids and video segments as you watch
• Additional scenes including alternate opening and ending
• Commentary by director Joel Schumacher
• Four fascinating featurettes: “Creating the World of Fingerling,” “How to Do Your Numbers,” “The Making of The Number 23” and “The 23 Enigma”
• Theatrical trailer
• Additional footage

• Trailers

Theatrical trailer “GHOST SHIP” In this stylish, effects-packed chiller from Dark Castle Entertainment, salvagers trained for any situation imaginable come face to horrifying face with the unimaginable after boarding a derelict luxury liner. Julianna Margulies, Ron Eldard, Isaiah Washington and Gabriel Byrne are among the hands on deck who’ll confront a seafaring collector of souls. Steve Beck (“Thirteen Ghosts”) directs. Special Features • “Max on Set: Ghost Ship” – Go on location with masters of maritime macabre
• “Secrets of the Antonia Graza” – Spectacularly spooky insider’s ship tour
• Three featurettes: “A Closer Look at the Gore,” “Designing the Ghost Ship” and “Visual Effects”
• “Mudvayne Not Falling” music video
• Theatrical trailer Note: All enhanced content listed above is subject to change. Warner Home Video Blu-ray Discs offer resolution six times higher than standard definition DVDs, as well as extraordinarily vibrant contrast and color and beautifully crisp sound. The new formats also provide a higher level of interactivity, with instant access to extra features via a seamless menu-bar where viewers can enjoy features without leaving or interrupting the film. With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment. # # #