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Classified – G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Blu-ray Files

It’s official today!  The widely circulated rumors about a November 3rd Blu-ray release date for G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra have all been true!  In a press release earlier today, Paramount Home Entertainment officially announced that they will release the Stephen Sommers’ film next month and I could not be happier!  This film was just so much fun for me!  It’s crazy, over-the-top and corny as hell, but it’s my guilty pleasure.  The Blu-ray feature will include 1080P video and a bombastic DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround audio track.  What it really boils down to it for me is seeing the a#$-kicking Sienna Miller (aka The Baroness) in beautiful 1080P.  I can’t even wipe the smirk off of my face.  It has been there the whole day since I first learned about this official announcement.  And of course there’s that other guy running around in a black suit and a ninja in a winter parka, whatever their names are.  I am kidding of course.  Baroness!  Baroness!  Baroness!

The special features will include the following:

Disc 1:

* Feature commentary by director Stephen Sommers and producer Bob Ducsay

Disc 2:

* Digital Copy
* The Big Bang Theory: The Making of G.I. JOE— Join the G.I. JOE team as they set out to “Sommer-size” the summer action epic and bring G.I. JOE to the big screen.
* Next-Gen Action: The Amazing Visual FX and Design of G.I. JOE— With over 1,650 visual effect shots, G.I. JOE was a truly massive endeavor. Showcasing the hard work and creativity of the film’s effects and design team, this piece looks at the unique challenges of bringing the world of G.I. JOE and COBRA to life, while immersing viewers in the incredible thrills and various FX challenges of the film’s major action sequences.

The two-disc DVD and Blu-ray packages will also feature augmented reality technology that will allow owners to participate in an exclusive 3D holographic G.I. JOE combat experience, utilizing their webcams and a special website. Fans will be able to choose between SNAKE EYES and STORM SHADOW, two of the most popular G.I. JOE and COBRA characters, and battle against their enemies one-on-one in an immersive 3D video game.

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