47 RONIN now on Blu-ray and DVD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Now out on Blu-ray and DVD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment, it’s the Epic Action Adventure “47 RONIN” starring Keanu Reeves! The thrilling and visually stunning film by director Carl Rinsch, tells the story of a small group of warriors, or ronin, on a quest to avenge the death of their master. Battling across a savage world of mythical beasts, shape-shifting witches and wondrous terrors, the ronin must seek help from kai (Reeves), an enslaved half-breed they once rejected – in their ultimate fight for redemption.

And now one lucky Beyond the Marquee reader can own this reimagining of one of Japan’s timeless tales, 47 Ronin,on Blu-ray™ and DVD by answering our trivia question below, plus click ahead for all the details on what special features the Blu-ray Combo-Pack has to offer! And thanks to our friends at Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Keanu Reeves leads an international cast that includes Hiroyuki Sanada (Sunshine, The Last Samurai) as Oishi, the leader of the ronin; Tadanobu Asano (The Wolverine, Thor: The Dark World) as Lord Kira, the treacherous villain who will stop at nothing to destroy his enemies; Academy Award®-nominated actress Rinko Kikuchi (Babel, Pacific Rim) as the Witch, a siren who executes Kira’s deadly plans; and Ko Shibasaki (The Lady Shogun and Her Men, One Missed Call) as Mika, the forbidden love of Kai’s life.

Now’s your chance to win a Blu-ray/DVD copy of “47 RONIN”, by emailing us at contest@beyondthemarquee.com and answering the following question:

WHICH ONE OF THESE MOVIE TITLES IS NOT A PRIOR CINEMATIC ADAPTATION OF THE 47 RONIN INCIDENT?

A) The Loyal 47 Ronin (1958)

B) The Fall of Ako Castle (1978)

C) Godzilla vs the 47 Ronin (1963)

D) The Last Chushingura (2010)

RULES: The contest begins at 9am PST on Friday, April 11th, 2014 and ends at Noon PST on April 14th, 2014. Contest open to all US residents of all ages.  Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend upon the number of participants. Not eligible for employees, family, friends or promotional partners connected or associated with Universal Studios Home Entertainment or Beyond the Marquee.  No purchase necessary.  Only one (1) entry per person. Only one (1) entry per person per valid e-mail address and limit one (1) prize per household for the Contest for any thirty (30) day period. Odds of winning depend upon the number of participants. Participants and winner(s) must be U.S. residents and at least 18-years old. Entries will be randomly selected and the winners will be announced April 15th, 2014, on our official Facebook page.  Don’t forget to “Like” us!  Good Luck!

47 RONIN now on Blu-ray and DVD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment

The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes a Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet™.

BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK BONUS FEATURES:

·           KEANU & KAI — Keanu Reeves embodies one of cinema’s most richly imagined heroes as Kai, the outcast who leads a small band of rebels against an army and supernatural enemies. Along with Reeves, director Carl Rinsch and other key voices from the filmmaking team reveal how this adventure would not be possible without Reeves’ mastery of martial arts and total immersion in the role.

·           STEEL FURY: THE FIGHTS OF 47 RONIN — This featurette explores the intense research, choreography and rehearsals that went into creating the film’s unique action sequences, including Kai’s epic battle against the silver Samurai and the heart-stopping Kirin hunt sequence.

·           MYTHS, MAGIC & MONSTERS:  THE FX OF 47 RONIN — 47 Ronin’s world-class creative team reveals the technological magic it used to bring to life the creatures of ancient Japanese folklore, including The Kirin (a giant hybrid beast with the head of a dragon and the body of a deer), the Kitsune witch, the Oni troll and the demonic Tengu Monks.

BLU-RAY and DVD BONUS FEATURES:

·           RE-FORGING THE LEGEND — The story of 47 Ronin is one of Japan’s most time-honored legends. The filmmakers talk about how they brought this “dream world” to the big screen, from script to costumes, visual design, and culture.

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Running Time: 1 Hour 59 Minutes

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1

Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some disturbing images, and thematic elements