The Scorpion King 2 (US - DVD R1 | BD)
Universal has now confirmed the street date and the full list of extra material
Title: The Scorpion King 2
Starring: Randy Couture
Released: 19th August 2008
SRP: $29.98
Further Details:
Universal Home Video has announced The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior which stars Randy Couture, Michael Copon, and Karen David. This straight to DVD film will be available to own from the 19th August, and should retail at around $29.98. The film itself will be presented in 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Extras will include deleted scenes, a Making of The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior featurette, a Visual Effects of The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior featurette, 4 additional features (Fighting Like an Akkadian, Becoming Sargon, Beauty and Brawn, Creating a Whole New World), and a gag reel. A Blu-ray release will also be available for $39.98.
News by Tom Woodward
Starring: Randy Couture
Released: 19th August 2008
SRP: $29.98
Further Details:
Universal Home Video has announced The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior which stars Randy Couture, Michael Copon, and Karen David. This straight to DVD film will be available to own from the 19th August, and should retail at around $29.98. The film itself will be presented in 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Extras will include deleted scenes, a Making of The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior featurette, a Visual Effects of The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior featurette, 4 additional features (Fighting Like an Akkadian, Becoming Sargon, Beauty and Brawn, Creating a Whole New World), and a gag reel. A Blu-ray release will also be available for $39.98.
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Kyle Mertes wrote: I'm laughing and agreeing with everyone on what was said on the first page. But what I can't figure out is, if this is a prequel to the prequel of "The Mummy Returns," why tote it as a part two when it says "Rise of a Warrior" on the side of the box? That's a shoddy subtitle, too.
Did anyone notice that it says it's coming to Blu-ray as well? Is this the first official announcement by Universal regarding their manufacturing of Blu-ray, or have I missed something elsewhere?
Actually it's not that uncommon. It may not necessarily be done TOO much, but movies like Tremors 4, From Dusk til Dawn 3 were all prequels but had a sequel-type number on it.
Did anyone notice that it says it's coming to Blu-ray as well? Is this the first official announcement by Universal regarding their manufacturing of Blu-ray, or have I missed something elsewhere?
Actually it's not that uncommon. It may not necessarily be done TOO much, but movies like Tremors 4, From Dusk til Dawn 3 were all prequels but had a sequel-type number on it.
I wonder why the rock didnt return
The first scorpion King was awful. Why make a second?
As for that wrestling guy he's hardly going to break into movies making straight to DVD releases.
As for that wrestling guy he's hardly going to break into movies making straight to DVD releases.
I never even seen the first one. So i has no intenstions of seeing the second. The Mummy and Mummy Returns was all good for me. I can't wait to dig into THE MUMMUY III!!!
Matt wrote: Kyle Mertes wrote: Did anyone notice that it says it's coming to Blu-ray as well? Is this the first official announcement by Universal regarding their manufacturing of Blu-ray, or have I missed something elsewhere?
No, Universal had previously announced that The Mummy films and The Scorpion King would be released in late July to coincide with the theatrical release of the third Mummy film. There were other titles announced with no specific dates, but those are the first Universal titles that will hit store shelves.
Thanks for clearing that up for me, Matt. :-)
I'll definitely pick up the Blu versions of the first two Mummy films. I'm not even going to waste my time with TotDE or Scorpion King and its sequel.
No, Universal had previously announced that The Mummy films and The Scorpion King would be released in late July to coincide with the theatrical release of the third Mummy film. There were other titles announced with no specific dates, but those are the first Universal titles that will hit store shelves.
Thanks for clearing that up for me, Matt. :-)
I'll definitely pick up the Blu versions of the first two Mummy films. I'm not even going to waste my time with TotDE or Scorpion King and its sequel.
I'll watch it since I enjoyed the first. It wasn't amazing stuff but a lot of fun. This one looks pretty c**ppy from that box art and going straight to dvd isn't a good sign but I will still watch it. I doubt I would buy it though unless it really impresses me. (which I doubt)
I actually enjoyed the first one with The Rock. This just doesn't have any appeal for me.
Here is some useless info on Randy Couture................
Former two-time UFC Light-Heavyweight champion and three-time UFC Heavyweight champion. He is the only man to win the Light-Heavyweight championship twice and the only man to win the Heavyweight championship three times. He also has three successful defenses to his credit at Heavyweight.
Current 4-Time and defending UFC Heavyweight Champion.
First fighter to hold championship titles in two different weight divisions in the UFC.
MMA record is 16-8-0 as of UFC 74.
Won the light heavyweight title at UFC 44 by defeating Tito Ortiz.
Lost UFC LightHeavy Weight Championship to Chuck Liddel at UFC 52
Before mixed martial arts, Couture enjoyed a successful amateur wrestling career with such accolades as four World Team member spots, 8th place at the 1997 World Championship in Poland, Pan American Games Champion, four-time National Champion in Greco-Roman, and three All-American honors in college, including two runner-ups for the national powerhouse Oklahoma State.
Came out of retirement to win UFC Heavyweight Championship at UFC 68 in March 2007, defeating Tim Sylvia via unanimous decision.
Defeted Gabriel Gonzaga by TKO in the 3rd round of UFC 74: Respect.
Broke his left arm just above the wrist while blocking a high kick from Gabriel Gonzaga. Not expected to fight again in 2007.
Has left UFC because of supposed issues with UFC President Dana White, even with fights left on his contract.
Wrestled at Oklahoma State University.
Former two-time UFC Light-Heavyweight champion and three-time UFC Heavyweight champion. He is the only man to win the Light-Heavyweight championship twice and the only man to win the Heavyweight championship three times. He also has three successful defenses to his credit at Heavyweight.
Current 4-Time and defending UFC Heavyweight Champion.
First fighter to hold championship titles in two different weight divisions in the UFC.
MMA record is 16-8-0 as of UFC 74.
Won the light heavyweight title at UFC 44 by defeating Tito Ortiz.
Lost UFC LightHeavy Weight Championship to Chuck Liddel at UFC 52
Before mixed martial arts, Couture enjoyed a successful amateur wrestling career with such accolades as four World Team member spots, 8th place at the 1997 World Championship in Poland, Pan American Games Champion, four-time National Champion in Greco-Roman, and three All-American honors in college, including two runner-ups for the national powerhouse Oklahoma State.
Came out of retirement to win UFC Heavyweight Championship at UFC 68 in March 2007, defeating Tim Sylvia via unanimous decision.
Defeted Gabriel Gonzaga by TKO in the 3rd round of UFC 74: Respect.
Broke his left arm just above the wrist while blocking a high kick from Gabriel Gonzaga. Not expected to fight again in 2007.
Has left UFC because of supposed issues with UFC President Dana White, even with fights left on his contract.
Wrestled at Oklahoma State University.
Movie Dude wrote: If you look at his face, he looks like he's passing a kidney stone.
I'm currently suffering with a 7mm kidney stone and all I have to say to that is: YOU AIN'T LYIN' BROTHER!
I'm currently suffering with a 7mm kidney stone and all I have to say to that is: YOU AIN'T LYIN' BROTHER!
Scott R wrote: A "Gag Reel?" This whole movie sounds like a Gag Reel.
Bring on Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor instead!!it's meerly a commentary track of people throwing up
Bring on Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor instead!!it's meerly a commentary track of people throwing up
The ad says R, but mpaa.org has the film's rating as PG-13.
If you look at his face, he looks like he's passing a kidney stone.
A "Gag Reel?" This whole movie sounds like a Gag Reel.
Bring on Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor instead!!
Bring on Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor instead!!
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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!?
Pat34 wrote: Cool. The first one was pretty good.
It is the only movie that I have ever walked out on, it is just blatantly an utter horrid pitiful rotten vile disgusting pathetic pile of horse defecate...
Pat34 wrote: Cool. The first one was pretty good.
It is the only movie that I have ever walked out on, it is just blatantly an utter horrid pitiful rotten vile disgusting pathetic pile of horse defecate...
Yeah, I think we can all agree this film is a stupid waste of time. But most of you guys don't even know what you're talking about.
"ALL-NEW MOVIE" isn't going to be on the final DVD cover, it's for retailers to put it in their brochures/leaflets (which are printed months in advance).
You see, by having "ALL-NEW MOVIE" written in big bold writing, it stands out, even if the image is shrunk to a small size. The audience see "ALL-NEW MOVIE" and then potentially decide on whether to buy it.
Even without any accompanying text, the audience still know what the film is. It's called marketing. Get a clue.
"ALL-NEW MOVIE" isn't going to be on the final DVD cover, it's for retailers to put it in their brochures/leaflets (which are printed months in advance).
You see, by having "ALL-NEW MOVIE" written in big bold writing, it stands out, even if the image is shrunk to a small size. The audience see "ALL-NEW MOVIE" and then potentially decide on whether to buy it.
Even without any accompanying text, the audience still know what the film is. It's called marketing. Get a clue.
I love how they put "ALL-NEW MOVIE" I guess they know their audience.
Taylor wrote: ... really?
Uh, that pretty much sums it up.
Uh, that pretty much sums it up.
Kyle Mertes wrote: Did anyone notice that it says it's coming to Blu-ray as well? Is this the first official announcement by Universal regarding their manufacturing of Blu-ray, or have I missed something elsewhere?
No, Universal had previously announced that The Mummy films and The Scorpion King would be released in late July to coincide with the theatrical release of the third Mummy film. There were other titles announced with no specific dates, but those are the first Universal titles that will hit store shelves.
No, Universal had previously announced that The Mummy films and The Scorpion King would be released in late July to coincide with the theatrical release of the third Mummy film. There were other titles announced with no specific dates, but those are the first Universal titles that will hit store shelves.
Pat34 wrote: Cool. The first one was pretty good.
Haha...
oh, you're serious?
Haha...
oh, you're serious?
Just when I thought this series couldnt sink any lower than the unecessary "Emperor's Tomb" this c**p surfaces.
I'm laughing and agreeing with everyone on what was said on the first page. But what I can't figure out is, if this is a prequel to the prequel of "The Mummy Returns," why tote it as a part two when it says "Rise of a Warrior" on the side of the box? That's a shoddy subtitle, too.
Did anyone notice that it says it's coming to Blu-ray as well? Is this the first official announcement by Universal regarding their manufacturing of Blu-ray, or have I missed something elsewhere?
Did anyone notice that it says it's coming to Blu-ray as well? Is this the first official announcement by Universal regarding their manufacturing of Blu-ray, or have I missed something elsewhere?
Russell Mulchay directed it......
back when the Rock did the original, the plan was to make a trilogy and have it build up to when he became evil and turned into that scorpion monster from Mummy Returns....but now theyr'e doing a prequel? weird.
The guy Randy Couture looks "older" than the Rock (and more ugly too)!!!
Is this film still directed by Russell Mulcahy (of Highlander 1 & 2, the Shadow fame)?
Is this film still directed by Russell Mulcahy (of Highlander 1 & 2, the Shadow fame)?
You know they're desperate when they need to include a banner that states it's an "ALL-NEW MOVIE".
Randy Couture does not play Mathayus (aka Scorpion King) He plays the villian in the Movie. The young kid at the bottom is Mathayus.
Here's the IMDB link for any interested
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1104123/
Here's the IMDB link for any interested
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1104123/
If you read the spine carefully it says "The Scorpion King: Rise of a Warrior", so it looks like it is a prequel. That still doesn't explain why they replaced The Rock with a guy that looks like Ed Harris on steroids. That picture with him raising the axe just screams, "Dur, Mongo smash." Pass.
I'm surprised that they aren't advertising the fact that it's from the director of Highlander, Russell Mulcahy.
BWUAHAHAHAHA!!! That cover art makes it look like a cheap porno! HILARIOUS!
Scorpion King 2??? I haven't even seen Scorpion King pt. 1. Because I only watch barbarian movies that have "Conan" in the title.
Why...
I guess sometime after The Rundown, The Rock became a legit box-office draw, and therefore officially became too expensive to bring back to for the sequel......
1. Uneeded prequel sequel w/e.
2. Who the hell is Randy Coutoure? The bald guy with the axe thats trying to look like The Rock?
3. That one girl to the right looks like Kim Kardashian's sister.
4. The first movie sucked.
5. Even The Mummy 4 or is it part 3? is uneeded...
2. Who the hell is Randy Coutoure? The bald guy with the axe thats trying to look like The Rock?
3. That one girl to the right looks like Kim Kardashian's sister.
4. The first movie sucked.
5. Even The Mummy 4 or is it part 3? is uneeded...
I'm surprised they don't have banter for the soon to be released new mummy movie is not plasted over the front cover anywhere
Is there some way this can go straight to bin rather than straight to DVD?
LLcruize wrote: WTF is all I can muster at this point.
I second that statement. The lower banner thing reminds me of Wee Man of Jackass or an advert for Takeshi's Castle, some s**t like that.
I second that statement. The lower banner thing reminds me of Wee Man of Jackass or an advert for Takeshi's Castle, some s**t like that.
Seems April Fools Day is coming quite a bit late this year. While I don't mind the first Scorpion King, I won't watch this or waste the time to even think about watching it. It looks like garbage.
The first one was garbage. I can't even imagine how the straight to DVD sequel would be.
This is hilarious!
A sequel without the rock...and direct to dvd? pass on this suckage.
John Chricton wrote: THIS is what Randy Couture threw his fighting career out the window for? He was on the set of this movie when he apprently faxed his resignation papers. Now the guy has lawsuits up the ass.No, he quit the UFC to fight Fedor. They are suing him for stepping down as champion and not fulfilling his contract.
ummmmm .....yeah...think of all the unreleased movies on dvd that would benefit from all the discs wasted on s**te like this.
I can't wait to not watch it!
I haven't seen any Mummy movies and would like to keep it that way.
I haven't seen any Mummy movies and would like to keep it that way.
Hahahahahaha.
THIS is what Randy Couture threw his fighting career out the window for? He was on the set of this movie when he apprently faxed his resignation papers. Now the guy has lawsuits up the ass.
He was my hero at one point, closest thing to a real life rocky, but damn...
He was my hero at one point, closest thing to a real life rocky, but damn...
Am I having a nightmare? Someone wake me up! Please!
Um... I thought this was supposed to be a prequel called "Rise of the Akadian"... right? What's with the '2' if its a prequel? And why's it R-rated?
Also, is the Scorpion King the headshot guy on the cover, who's also that dude in that horrendously cheesy banner? Hope not. Or is he the younger one on the cover on the bottom? And if so, how come he's not the focus of the art?
Any and all interest I had in this as a fan of Stephen Sommers' Mummy films and as someone who can stomach the first Scorpion King has just evaporated completely.
Also, is the Scorpion King the headshot guy on the cover, who's also that dude in that horrendously cheesy banner? Hope not. Or is he the younger one on the cover on the bottom? And if so, how come he's not the focus of the art?
Any and all interest I had in this as a fan of Stephen Sommers' Mummy films and as someone who can stomach the first Scorpion King has just evaporated completely.
who the eff is Randy Couture?
Actually, it's the prequel to the prequel of the sequel to the remake of the original Mummy movie.
I find it funny. It's the sequel to the prequel to the sequel to the remake of the original Mummy movie. What could be better?
Say it ain't so... say it ain't so...
is this a joke? like...seriously...
WTF is all I can muster at this point.
Cool. The first one was pretty good.
... really?
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