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Warner Home Video Conjures Up An Epic Blu-Ray Double Feature “Dungeons & Dragons” And “Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath Of The Dragon God”

(November 22, 2010 – Burbank, CA) – Timed to coincide with the fifth anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons Online (ddo.com), the world’s best free to play massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG), Warner Home Video today announced the Blu-ray Disc debut of a special double feature of fantasy favorites, “Dungeons & Dragons” and “Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God.” Available at retail February 15 and packed with tons of extras, including a Dungeons & Dragons Online game points gift card, this sought after collection will bring hours of entertainment to orcs and half-orcs alike. The movies, based on the 35-year old franchise and original game designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson first published in 1974, have sold 2.3 million units on DVD and VHS life-to-date (Nielsen). Orders are due January 18 (SRP $19.98). Building momentum for the upcoming release, Warner Home Video and Turbine, Inc., the creator and operator of Dungeons & Dragons Online, will be partnering on a number of cross-promotional activities to promote the “Dungeons & Dragons” Blu-ray Double Feature with the online game. “Dungeons & Dragons” will also be available On Demand and for permanent download from Warner Bros. Digital Distribution. Based on the massively popular sword-and-fantasy role-playing game with millions of fans, the original “Dungeons & Dragons” stars Jeremy Irons (“Reversal of Fortune”), Thora Birch (“American Beauty”), Marlon Wayans (Scary Movie franchise), and Justin Whalin (“Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman”). The film was directed by Courtney Solomon, founder of After Dark Films and director of “An American Haunting” starring Donald Sutherland. About The Films: Who will be the dominator of worlds? Destiny belongs to those who dare in “Dungeons & Dragons,” a thunderous fantasy adventure inspired by the popular role-play game. Thora Birch and Marlon Wayans are among the forces of good defending the Empire of Izmer from the diabolical grasp of mage Profion (Jeremy Irons). The past is prologue when the evil returns years later to avenge what transpired in Izmer. Can five young stalwarts thwart the fiendish traps, spectral ghouls and mighty armies of hell? The answer – and the thrilling spectacle – comes in “Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God.” Special Features (“Dungeons & Dragons”):
    • Two audio commentaries featuring Director Courtney Solomon, Cinematographer Doug Milsome, Game Co-Creator Dave Arneson and actor Justin Whalin • Two original documentaries:
      o “Let the Games Begin” – a profile and history of adventure gaming
      o “Making Dungeons & Dragons” - a behind the scenes look at the making of the movie
    • Deleted scenes • Multi-angle special effects deconstruction
Special Features (“Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God”):
    • “‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Heroes” Commentary Featuring “Wizards of the Coast” • “Rolling the Dice”: Adapting the Game to the Screen • “The Arc”: A Conversation with Gary Gygax
About Warner Home Video: With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, a division of the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, 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. About Turbine: Turbine, Inc. is a premier creator and operator of massive, persistent online worlds that foster powerful social gaming communities. Turbine is wholly owned by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group and has created some of the world’s most popular and award-winning online games, including The Lord of the Rings Online™, Dungeons & Dragons Online®: Eberron Unlimited™, and Asheron's Call®. For more information on Turbine, its products and services please visit www.turbine.com. About DDO Unlimited: DDO Unlimited is a free-to-play MMORPG which delivers heart-pounding game play featuring the industry’s best combat system, a massive world with state-of-the-art graphics and gameplay, and a rich set of features that until now could only be found in premium subscription-based MMOs. DDO Unlimited offers an innovative pricing model that allows players to download and play for free, purchasing adventure packs, items, and account services a la carte from the DDO Store, or to subscribe to become a VIP and get unlimited access to all of the game’s content. Players can download and play DDO Unlimited for free by visiting http://www.ddo.com. DDO Unlimited is based on the world-renowned DUNGEONS & DRAGONS® franchise of Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), under license to Atari, SA. DDO has been enthusiastically received by many gaming critics, including The New York Times, PC Gamer, Game Informer and many more.
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