Universal City, CA, May 17, 2004 - From acclaimed animator Peter Chung (The Animatrix “Matriculated;” MTV’s Aeon Flux), and based on a story by The Chronicles of Riddick director David Twohy, Dark Fury, an all-new adventure featuring the voice and likeness of Vin Diesel now exclusively on DVD . Presenting a startlingly original vision of the Riddick universe, Dark Fury bridges the story between the sci-fi hit Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick, which arrives in theaters June 11, 2004. Delivering edgy, sci-fi adventure and an array of Riddick-inspired bonus materials, Dark Fury features voice talent from Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick, including Vin Diesel, Keith David, Nick Chinlund, and Rhiana Griffith. The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury DVD is presented by Universal Home Entertainment Productions and is priced at $14.98 S.R.P.
Sci-Fi Adventure Delivers Thrilling Bonus Features
The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury
is packed with bonus features that extend
the Riddick experience:
From Pitch Black to The Chronicles of Riddick:
Bridging the Gap
A behind-the-scenes look into the creative process behind The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury.
Peter Chung - The Mind of an Animator
A revealing interview with acclaimed animator, Peter Chung, an icon in the animation industry. Get insight into the making of The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury and Chung's perspective on the art of animation.
Into the Light
Vin Diesel and director David Twohy offer an in-depth look at the characters from The Chronicles of Riddick.
Animatic to Animation
Moving storyboards reveal how thrilling scenes from the film are taken from concept to final animation.
Renowned Animator Peter Chung and Music From Machinehead
Bring The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury to Life
Known for his futuristic animation style and sensory stimulating material, renowned animator Peter Chung serves as Director of The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury. Best known for directing and designing “Matriculated,” from the best selling Animatrix DVD as well as the groundbreaking MTV hit, Aeon Flux, Chung’s distinctive and sophisticated style has won him fans and critical attention worldwide. Adding to the production value of The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury, renowned DJ Jason Bentley, along with acclaimed music house, Machinehead, create original music for the feature. Featuring a unique and complex blend of electronica, the soundtrack augments the overall action and excitement of the Riddick-inspired adventure.
Synopsis
From renowned animator Peter Chung (The Animatrix, “Matriculated;” MTV's Aeon Flux) comes The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury, an all-new vision of the Riddick universe. When Riddick is captured by bounty hunters, he must battle soldiers of fortune and vicious creatures in the lethal slaughter cells of a massive starship. Riddick's night vision and ruthless combat skills are all that stand between him and a fate literally worse than death in this sci-fi thrill-ride that bridges the incredible stories of Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick.
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