JUST TRY TO STOP THEM.
The Smoking-Hot, Power-Packed Action-ComedyExplodes onto Digital HD November 10
On Blu-ray™ Combo Pack,DVD and On DemandNovember 24
SANTA MONICA, CA (September 29, 2015) – Jesse Eisenberg (Now You See Me) and Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga) star as two slackers-turned-secret weapons in the action-comedy American Ultra arriving on Digital HD November 10, and on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and On Demand November 24 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Theknockout adventurefrom the director of the hit comedy Project Xalso starsTopher Grace (TV’s “That 70’s Show”), Connie Britton (TV’s “Nashville”),Walton Goggins (TV’s “Justified”), John Leguizamo (John Wick),Bill Pullman (Independence Day) and Tony Hale (HBO’s “VEEP”).
American Ultra is a dynamic thrill ride that mixes explosive action with edgy humor. Mike (Eisenberg) shares a small-town life with his girlfriend Phoebe (Stewart). But Mike’s sleepy world goes wild after he discovers that he’s actually a CIA sleeper agent with lethal fighting skills—and the target of government hitmen. Mike, the ultimate slacker, transforms into an ultra-attacker as he and Phoebe fight to survive in this exhilarating adventure.
Armedwith a stockpile of extras, the American Ultrahome entertainment release includes a behind-the-scenes documentary, a look at the unique weapons used in the film, gag reel, and audio commentary with the director. In addition, the American Ultra Blu-ray features DTS:X immersive audio technology.DTS:X replicates and conveys the fluid movement of sound byaccurately matching sounds to what isvisually occurring on - and off - the screento create a richer soundscape than has previously been possible.The American Ultra Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $29.99 and $21.98, respectively.
BLU-RAY/DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*
- “Activating American Ultra” Documentary
- “Assassinating on a Budget” Featurette
- Gag Reel
- Audio Commentary with Director Nima Nourizadeh
*Subject to Change
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2015
Title Copyright:American Ultra ©2015 American Ultra, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ©2015Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Theatrical Release
Rating: Rfor strong bloody violence, language throughout, drug use and some sexual content.
Genre:Action, Comedy
Blu-ray Closed-Captioned: NA
DVD Closed-Captioned:English
Blu-ray Subtitles: English, Spanish, English SDH
DVD Subtitles: English and Spanish
Feature Run Time: 96 minutes
Blu-rayFormat: 1080p High Definition 16x9 Widescreen (1.85:1)
DVD Format: 16x9 Widescreen (1.85:1)
Blu-rayAudio: EnglishDTS:X AudioTM, Spanish 5.1 DTS-HD Master AudioTM, English 2.0 DTS Digital Surround AudioOptimized for Late Night Listening, English Descriptive Audio
DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio
ABOUT DTS:X™
DTS:X is the next generation object-based, multi-dimensional audio technology from DTS. Unbound from channels, DTS:X conveys the fluid movement of sound to create an incredibly rich, realistic and immersive soundscape - in front of, behind, beside and above the audience - more accurately than ever before.DTS:X offersthe ability to automatically adapt the audio to thespeaker layout that best fits the space,from atelevision’s built-in speakers to a home surround theater system to a dozen or more speakers in a commercial cinema. With DTS technology, even the smallest screens will sound huge. Immerse yourself at
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