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Chronicles of Riddick (The) (Blu-ray) (2004)
All the power in the universe can't change destiny.Director: David Twohy
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (Theatrical Version) (2.40:1)
"Ambition on Another Scale: Chronicling a Blockbuster Sequel" 2024 documentary (73:48)
"Realizing Riddick" 2024 interview with director/writer David Twohy (13:49)
"Back to Black" 2024 interview with storyboard artist Brian Murray (10:42)
"Chronicles of a Cult Film Celebrity" 2024 interview with actor Keith David (10:17)
Theatrical Trailers
DISC TWO
* The Film (Unrated Director's Cut)
(1.) Audio Commentary with director/writer David Twohy and actors Karl Urban and Alexa Davalos (2005)
(2.) Audio Commentary with director/writer David Twohy and actor/producer Vin Diesel (2009)
2005 Introduction by director David Twohy (0:47)
Deleted Scenes (with optional 2005 audio commentary by director/writer David Twohy) (7:43)
"Virtual Guide to The Chronicles of Riddick" 2004 featurette (7:42)
"Visual Effects Revealed" 2004 featurette (6:02)
"Toomb's Chase Log" 2004 featurette (9:59)
"Creation of New Mecca" 2005 featurette (11:10)
"Riddick Rises" 2005 featurette (13:25)
"Keep What You Kill" 2005 featurette (17:28)
"Interactive Production Calendar" behind-the-scenes footage (24:38)
"Production Vignettes" (33:59)
"Vin Diesel's Guided Tour" 2004 featurette (3:11)
"Riddick’s Worlds" clips (2:00)
2004 On-Set Interviews (21:57)
6 2004 Promotional Interviews (22:02 in total)
DISC THREE
* The Film (Theatrical Version) (1.78:1)
"The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Ba" videogame cutscene compilation (33:42)
"The Lowdown" 2004 TV special (22:04) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Version:
English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Unrated Director's Cut:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All cuts feature 4K restorations from the original negatives by Arrow Films and approved by director/writer David Twoh. All cuts are in 1080p 24fps.
Comes with a slipcase, a reversible cover, an illustrated collectors' booklet featuring a writing on the film by Walter Chaw, original production notes and the 'Chronicles Compendium', an overview of the characters and planets featured in the film. -
Easter eggs:There's an Easter Egg on Disc 2. What it is and how to access it is currently unknown.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (Theatrical Version) (2.40:1)
"Ambition on Another Scale: Chronicling a Blockbuster Sequel" 2024 documentary (73:48)
"Realizing Riddick" 2024 interview with director/writer David Twohy (13:49)
"Back to Black" 2024 interview with storyboard artist Brian Murray (10:42)
"Chronicles of a Cult Film Celebrity" 2024 interview with actor Keith David (10:17)
Theatrical Trailers
DISC TWO
* The Film (Unrated Director's Cut)
(1.) Audio Commentary with director/writer David Twohy and actors Karl Urban and Alexa Davalos (2005)
(2.) Audio Commentary with director/writer David Twohy and actor/producer Vin Diesel (2009)
2005 Introduction by director David Twohy (0:47)
Deleted Scenes (with optional 2005 audio commentary by director/writer David Twohy) (7:43)
"Virtual Guide to The Chronicles of Riddick" 2004 featurette (7:42)
"Visual Effects Revealed" 2004 featurette (6:02)
"Toomb's Chase Log" 2004 featurette (9:59)
"Creation of New Mecca" 2005 featurette (11:10)
"Riddick Rises" 2005 featurette (13:25)
"Keep What You Kill" 2005 featurette (17:28)
"Interactive Production Calendar" behind-the-scenes footage (24:38)
"Production Vignettes" (33:59)
"Vin Diesel's Guided Tour" 2004 featurette (3:11)
"Riddick’s Worlds" clips (2:00)
2004 On-Set Interviews (21:57)
6 2004 Promotional Interviews (22:02 in total)
DISC THREE
* The Film (Theatrical Version) (1.78:1)
"The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Ba" videogame cutscene compilation (33:42)
"The Lowdown" 2004 TV special (22:04) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Version:
English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Unrated Director's Cut:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All cuts feature 4K restorations from the original negatives by Arrow Films and approved by director/writer David Twoh. All cuts are in 1080p 24fps.
Comes with a slipcase, a reversible cover, an illustrated collectors' booklet featuring a writing on the film by Walter Chaw, original production notes and the 'Chronicles Compendium', an overview of the characters and planets featured in the film. -
Easter eggs:There's an Easter Egg on Disc 2. What it is and how to access it is currently unknown.
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director/writer David Twohy and actors Karl Urban and Alexa Davalos (Director's Cut only) (2005)
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Extras:"U-Control" interactive features (Director's Cut only):
- "Picture in Picture"
- "Complete Chronicles"
- "Chronicles Compendium"
- "Anatomy of a Fight"
2005 Introduction by director David Twohy (0:45)
Deleted Scenes (with optional 2005 audio commentary by director David Twohy) (8:02)
"Virtual Guide to The Chronicles of Riddick" 2004 featurette (7:40)
"Toomb's Chase Log" 2004 featurette (9:56)
"Visual Effects Revealed" 2004 featurette (6:01)
"Creation of New Mecca" 2005 featurette (11:12)
"Riddick Rises" 2005 featurette (13:26)
"Keep What You Kill" 2005 featurette (17:30)
BD-Live: "Streaming Feature" (Director's Cut only): Audio Commentary with director/writer David Twohy and actor/producer Vin Diesel (2009) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS 5.1
Spanish DTS 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also available in:
- the 3-disc "Riddick Collection" with "Pitch Black" on Blu-ray and "The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury (2004)" on DVD.
- the "Riddick: The Complete Collection" boxset containing "Pitch Black", "Dark Fury", "The Chronicles of Riddick" and "Riddick" in a 3-Disc keep case housed in a cardboard slipcase, along with UV digital copies for "Pitch Black", "The Chronicles of Riddick" and "Riddick".
- steelbook packaging containing a DVD copy and a code for an UltraViolet digital copy. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director/writer David Twohy and actors Karl Urban and Alexa Davalos (Director's Cut only) (2005)
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Extras:"U-Control" interactive features (Director's Cut only):
- "Picture in Picture"
- "Complete Chronicles"
- "Chronicles Compendium"
- "Anatomy of a Fight"
2005 Introduction by director David Twohy (0:45)
Deleted Scenes (with optional 2005 audio commentary by director David Twohy) (8:02)
"Virtual Guide to The Chronicles of Riddick" 2004 featurette (7:40)
"Toomb's Chase Log" 2004 featurette (9:56)
"Visual Effects Revealed" 2004 featurette (6:01)
"Creation of New Mecca" 2005 featurette (11:12)
"Riddick Rises" 2005 featurette (13:26)
"Keep What You Kill" 2005 featurette (17:30)
BD-Live: "Streaming Feature" (Director's Cut only): Audio Commentary with director/writer David Twohy and actor/producer Vin Diesel (2009) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS 5.1
Spanish DTS 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also available in:
- the 3-disc "Riddick Collection" with "Pitch Black" on Blu-ray and "The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury (2004)" on DVD.
- steelbook packaging containing a DVD copy and a code for an UltraViolet digital copy. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director/writer David Twohy and actors Karl Urban and Alexa Davalos (2005)
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Extras:"U-Control" interactive features:
- "Picture in Picture"
- "Complete Chronicles"
- "Chronicles Compendium"
- "Anatomy of a Fight"
2005 Introduction by director David Twohy (0:45)
Deleted Scenes (with optional 2005 audio commentary by director David Twohy) (8:02)
"Virtual Guide to The Chronicles of Riddick" 2004 featurette (7:40)
"Toomb's Chase Log" 2004 featurette (9:56)
"Visual Effects Revealed" 2004 featurette (6:01)
"Vin Diesel's Guided Tour" 2004 featurette (3:11)
"Creation of New Mecca" 2005 featurette (11:12)
"Riddick Rises" 2005 featurette (13:26)
"Keep What You Kill" 2005 featurette (17:30)
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Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS 5.1
German DTS 5.1
Italian DTS 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director/writer David Twohy and actors Karl Urban and Alexa Davalos (2005)
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Extras:"U-Control" interactive features:
- "Picture in Picture"
- "Complete Chronicles"
- "Chronicles Compendium"
- "Anatomy of a Fight"
2005 Introduction by director David Twohy (0:45)
Deleted Scenes (with optional 2005 audio commentary by director David Twohy) (8:02)
"Virtual Guide to The Chronicles of Riddick" 2004 featurette (7:40)
"Toomb's Chase Log" 2004 featurette (9:56)
"Visual Effects Revealed" 2004 featurette (6:01)
"Vin Diesel's Guided Tour" 2004 featurette (3:11)
"Creation of New Mecca" 2005 featurette (11:12)
"Riddick Rises" 2005 featurette (13:26)
"Keep What You Kill" 2005 featurette (17:30)
BD-Live -
Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS 5.1
German DTS 5.1
Italian DTS 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director/writer David Twohy and actors Karl Urban and Alexa Davalos (2005)
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Extras:"U-Control" interactive features:
- "Picture in Picture"
- "Complete Chronicles"
- "Chronicles Compendium"
- "Anatomy of a Fight"
2005 Introduction by director David Twohy (0:45)
Deleted Scenes (with optional 2005 audio commentary by director David Twohy) (8:02)
"Virtual Guide to The Chronicles of Riddick" 2004 featurette (7:40)
"Toomb's Chase Log" 2004 featurette (9:56)
"Visual Effects Revealed" 2004 featurette (6:01)
"Vin Diesel's Guided Tour" 2004 featurette (3:11)
"Creation of New Mecca" 2005 featurette (11:12)
"Riddick Rises" 2005 featurette (13:26)
"Keep What You Kill" 2005 featurette (17:30)
BD-Live -
Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS 5.1
German DTS 5.1
Italian DTS 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director/writer David Twohy and actors Karl Urban and Alexa Davalos (2005)
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Extras:"U-Control" interactive features:
- "Picture in Picture"
- "Complete Chronicles"
- "Chronicles Compendium"
- "Anatomy of a Fight"
2005 Introduction by director David Twohy (0:45)
Deleted Scenes (with optional 2005 audio commentary by director David Twohy) (8:02)
"Virtual Guide to The Chronicles of Riddick" 2004 featurette (7:40)
"Toomb's Chase Log" 2004 featurette (9:56)
"Visual Effects Revealed" 2004 featurette (6:01)
"Vin Diesel's Guided Tour" 2004 featurette (3:11)
"Creation of New Mecca" 2005 featurette (11:12)
"Riddick Rises" 2005 featurette (13:26)
"Keep What You Kill" 2005 featurette (17:30)
BD-Live -
Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS 5.1
German DTS 5.1
Italian DTS 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director/writer David Twohy and actors Karl Urban and Alexa Davalos (2005)
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Extras:"U-Control" interactive features:
- "Picture in Picture"
- "Complete Chronicles"
- "Chronicles Compendium"
- "Anatomy of a Fight"
2005 Introduction by director David Twohy (0:45)
Deleted Scenes (with optional 2005 audio commentary by director David Twohy) (8:02)
"Virtual Guide to The Chronicles of Riddick" 2004 featurette (7:40)
"Toomb's Chase Log" 2004 featurette (9:56)
"Visual Effects Revealed" 2004 featurette (6:01)
"Vin Diesel's Guided Tour" 2004 featurette (3:11)
"Creation of New Mecca" 2005 featurette (11:12)
"Riddick Rises" 2005 featurette (13:26)
"Keep What You Kill" 2005 featurette (17:30)
BD-Live -
Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS 5.1
German DTS 5.1
Italian DTS 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director/writer David Twohy and actors Karl Urban and Alexa Davalos (2005)
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Extras:"U-Control" interactive features:
- "Picture in Picture"
- "Complete Chronicles"
- "Chronicles Compendium"
- "Anatomy of a Fight"
2005 Introduction by director David Twohy (0:45)
Deleted Scenes (with optional 2005 audio commentary by director David Twohy) (8:02)
"Virtual Guide to The Chronicles of Riddick" 2004 featurette (7:40)
"Toomb's Chase Log" 2004 featurette (9:56)
"Visual Effects Revealed" 2004 featurette (6:01)
"Vin Diesel's Guided Tour" 2004 featurette (3:11)
"Creation of New Mecca" 2005 featurette (11:12)
"Riddick Rises" 2005 featurette (13:26)
"Keep What You Kill" 2005 featurette (17:30)
BD-Live -
Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS 5.1
German DTS 5.1
Italian DTS 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director/writer David Twohy and actors Karl Urban and Alexa Davalos (2005)
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Extras:"U-Control" interactive features:
- "Picture in Picture"
- "Complete Chronicles"
- "Chronicles Compendium"
- "Anatomy of a Fight"
2005 Introduction by director David Twohy (0:45)
Deleted Scenes (with optional 2005 audio commentary by director David Twohy) (8:02)
"Virtual Guide to The Chronicles of Riddick" 2004 featurette (7:40)
"Toomb's Chase Log" 2004 featurette (9:56)
"Visual Effects Revealed" 2004 featurette (6:01)
"Vin Diesel's Guided Tour" 2004 featurette (3:11)
"Creation of New Mecca" 2005 featurette (11:12)
"Riddick Rises" 2005 featurette (13:26)
"Keep What You Kill" 2005 featurette (17:30)
BD-Live -
Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS 5.1
German DTS 5.1
Italian DTS 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (Theatrical Version) (2.40:1)
"Ambition on Another Scale: Chronicling a Blockbuster Sequel" 2024 documentary (73:48)
"Realizing Riddick" 2024 interview with director/writer David Twohy (13:49)
"Back to Black" 2024 interview with storyboard artist Brian Murray (10:42)
"Chronicles of a Cult Film Celebrity" 2024 interview with actor Keith David (10:17)
Theatrical Trailers
DISC TWO
* The Film (Unrated Director's Cut)
(1.) Audio Commentary with director/writer David Twohy and actors Karl Urban and Alexa Davalos (2005)
(2.) Audio Commentary with director/writer David Twohy and actor/producer Vin Diesel (2009)
2005 Introduction by director David Twohy (0:47)
Deleted Scenes (with optional 2005 audio commentary by director/writer David Twohy) (7:43)
"Virtual Guide to The Chronicles of Riddick" 2004 featurette (7:42)
"Visual Effects Revealed" 2004 featurette (6:02)
"Toomb's Chase Log" 2004 featurette (9:59)
"Creation of New Mecca" 2005 featurette (11:10)
"Riddick Rises" 2005 featurette (13:25)
"Keep What You Kill" 2005 featurette (17:28)
"Interactive Production Calendar" behind-the-scenes footage (24:38)
"Production Vignettes" (33:59)
"Vin Diesel's Guided Tour" 2004 featurette (3:11)
"Riddick’s Worlds" clips (2:00)
2004 On-Set Interviews (21:57)
6 2004 Promotional Interviews (22:02 in total)
DISC THREE
* The Film (Theatrical Version) (1.78:1)
"The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Ba" videogame cutscene compilation (33:42)
"The Lowdown" 2004 TV special (22:04) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Version:
English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Unrated Director's Cut:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All cuts feature 4K restorations from the original negatives by Arrow Films and approved by director/writer David Twoh. All cuts are in 1080p 24fps.
Comes with a slipcase, a reversible cover, an illustrated collectors' booklet featuring a writing on the film by Walter Chaw, original production notes and the 'Chronicles Compendium', an overview of the characters and planets featured in the film. -
Easter eggs:There's an Easter Egg on Disc 2. What it is and how to access it is currently unknown.
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OVERALL: Draw
The Arrow releases for both cuts of the film (and an alternate aspect ratio presentation for the theatrical version), the Atmos soundtrack for the theatrical version, and the best set of extras.
"PG-13 vs Director's Cut" comparison can be found on Movie-Censorship.com (SPOILERS!). -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Limited Edition America- Arrow Films - No cuts. Includes the Theatrical Version (in both 2.40:1 and 1.78:1 aspect ratios) (119:07) and the Unrated Director's Cut (134:05).
- Blu-ray A Limited Edition Canada- Arrow Films - No cuts. Includes the Theatrical Version (in both 2.40:1 and 1.78:1 aspect ratios) (119:07) and the Unrated Director's Cut (134:05).
- Blu-ray ALL Unrated Director's Cut America- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Includes both the Theatrical Version (119:12) and the Unrated Director's Cut (134:06).
- Blu-ray ALL Unrated Director's Cut Canada- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Includes both the Theatrical Version (119:12) and the Unrated Director's Cut (134:06).
- Blu-ray ALL Director's Cut France- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Unrated Director's Cut (134:06).
- Blu-ray ALL Director's Cut Germany- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Unrated Director's Cut (134:06).
- Blu-ray ALL Director's Cut Holland- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Unrated Director's Cut (134:06).
- Blu-ray ALL Director's Cut Hong Kong- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Unrated Director's Cut (134:06).
- Blu-ray ALL Director's Cut Italy- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Unrated Director's Cut (134:06).
- Blu-ray ALL Director's Cut Scandinavia- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Unrated Director's Cut (134:06).
- Blu-ray ALL Director's Cut Spain- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Unrated Director's Cut (134:06).
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts. Includes the Theatrical Version (in both 2.40:1 and 1.78:1 aspect ratios) (119:07) and the Unrated Director's Cut (134:05).
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 16/11/09
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 08/09/24UPDATE LOG:
09/08/11: Fixed typo in the Overall.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
09/07/10: US edition specifications update (running times and no "Virtual Guide to The Chronicles of Riddick" featurette).
02/06/10: US release also includes the theatrical version.
26/06/14: Some tweaks and corrections from US "The Complete Collection" set and the Scandinavian release. US release is missing "Vin Diesel's Guided Tour", not "Virtual Guide to..".
03/06/21: Added France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Spain.
08/09/24: Addition of the Arrow and Canadian releases.
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