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Yahoo.com FireflyOfficial Universal press release for the Serenity DVDWednesday 9 November 2005, by Webmaster
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ — A band of intergalactic outlaws on the run emerge as the most unlikely of heroes in the visually spectacular and thrilling action adventure, Serenity, available on DVD and VHS on December 20, 2005 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Written and directed by Academy AwardŽ and Emmy nominee Joss Whedon, the creative genius behind "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel," Serenity combines mind-blowing visual effects with an ingenious plot and unforgettable characters to take viewers on an edge-of-the-seat chase through fantastic and dangerous new worlds. Based on Whedon’s cult phenomenon television series "Firefly," this explosive adventure features the series’ original cast including Nathan Fillion (Dracula 2000, Saving Private Ryan), Gina Torres (The Matrix Revolutions, The Matrix Reloaded), Alan Tudyk (I, Robot, "Into the West") and Adam Baldwin (Men In Black, "The Poseidon Adventure"). Serenity transports its audience into a truly original, fully realized vision of mankind’s possible future. Set in a post-apocalyptic universe, Serenity finds Captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) and the crew of the rebel spaceship Serenity taking on both the all-powerful Universal Alliance and the murderous Reavers — cannibalistic savages living on the outskirts of civilization — as they fight to protect a beautiful young fugitive with a deadly secret. Jam-packed with deleted scenes, outtakes and more exclusive features, the DVD is priced at $29.98 SRP. Preorder close is November 15, 2005. INTER-GALACTIC ADVENTURE GARNERS STELLAR REVIEWS Serenity has been hailed by critics for its originality, superb performances and non-stop action. Mark S. Allen of UPN-TV/Premiere Radio Networks gushes, "Not since The Matrix has a movie rocked so relentlessly!" while Peter Hartlaub of the San Francisco Chronicle calls Serenity "A triumph!" "An absolute blast," raves John Procaccino of CBS-TV, while Steve Head of IGN.com lauds the film’s "Ultra-cool action." Tom Long of the Detroit News praises the "Slamming action sequences." A WORLD OF EXTRAS Exclusive bonus features on the DVD offer viewers a deeper look into the brilliantly constructed universe of Serenity.
SYNOPSIS A passenger with a deadly secret. Six rebels on the run. As assassin in pursuit. When the renegade crew of Serenity agrees to hide a fugitive on their ship, they find themselves in an action-packed battle between the relentless military might of a totalitarian regime who will destroy anything — or anyone — to get the girl back and the bloodthirsty creatures who roam the uncharted areas of space. But, the greatest danger of all may be on their ship. From the mind of Joss Whedon ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Angel") comes a new edge-of-your-seat adventure loaded with explosive battles, gripping special effects and fantastic new worlds! For more information please visit: www.serenitymovie.com.
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