G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Hits Blu-ray & DVD Nov. 3

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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Hits Blu-ray & DVD Nov. 3

Source:Paramount Home Entertainment

October 5, 2009

Paramount Home Entertainment has announced it will release Stephen Sommers' G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra on Blu-ray and DVD on November 3. The full press release:

The ultimate elite fighting force hit the big screen to defend the world and ended up conquering it in the worldwide smash hit G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra, which earned over $280 million at the global box office. The action-packed, visually arresting adventure based on Hasbro’s immensely popular action figures including DUKE, SNAKE EYES, STORM SHADOW and the BARONESS makes its eagerly-awaited Blu-ray and DVD debut in two-disc sets and a single-disc DVD on November 3, 2009 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Directed by Stephen Sommers (The Mummy), G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra stars a hot young cast including Channing Tatum (Public Enemies), Marlon Wayans (Dance Flick), Sienna Miller (Factory Girl), Joseph Gordon-Levitt ((500) Days of Summer), Rachel Nichols (“Alias”) and Ray Park (X-Men), as well as veteran actors Dennis Quaid (Vantage Point) and Christopher Eccleston (Gone in Sixty Seconds).

The G.I. JOE team travels the world from the Egyptian desert to the polar ice caps and the streets of Paris in a high stakes pursuit of COBRA, an evil international organization threatening to use a technology that could bring the world to its knees. Armed with the coolest hi-tech gadgets and weapons, including jaw-dropping accelerator and camouflage suits, G.I. JOE is the last line of defense against those intent on world domination.

The G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra two-disc Blu-ray and DVD include a digital copy of the film, commentary by director Stephen Sommers and producer Bob Ducsay, “The Big Bang Theory: The Making of G.I. JOE”, which takes viewers behind-the-scenes for a look at how the filmmakers turned the perennially popular action figures into a summer blockbuster and “Next-Gen Action: The Amazing Visual FX and Design of G.I. JOE”, which showcases the incredible work that went into creating over 1,650 visual effect shots and the challenges the filmmakers faced in bringing the world of G.I. JOE and COBRA to life. The film also will be available on a single disc DVD, which includes the commentary.

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.

Two-Disc DVD & Blu-ray:
The G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra two-disc and single-disc DVDs are presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles. The two-disc Blu-ray is presented in 1080p High Definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital with English, English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles. The following special features are in standard definition:

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.

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Posted by: Lawrence on October 5, 2009 at 13:50:26

This movie was a letdown.

Posted by: culvi on October 5, 2009 at 13:51:56

@ Lawrence ~ wurd ^

Posted by: Spocks on October 5, 2009 at 13:56:56

i never had high expectations for it... and there's two more of these wankpiles in the works... i'm not even going to support that by giving them more of my money by purchasing the dvd.

Posted by: Tony on October 5, 2009 at 14:18:02

don't be hater on GI JOE my friends,sure the movie wasn't the best adaptation of a comic book movie I've ever seen before but this wasn't a good movie nor was it a bad one but somewhere in between if you know what I mean and besides cheer up you 3 hot babes that are worth the $25.00 for the DVD price trust me!!!

Posted by: Fanboiii on October 5, 2009 at 14:24:20

If they didn't write really dumb dialogue and had better leading actors, the movie would have been good. Channing Tatum and Marlon Wayans were weak in their roles. I hate that they felt the need to make Ripcord a dumb goof, and Tatum's acting was flat and lifeless. But, the action was fun, the supporting cast was great, and the plot was decent enough. Two stronger leading actors would have made the movie so much better and less like a Rush Hour duo.

Posted by: Grom on October 5, 2009 at 14:24:44

terrible script, terrible directing, terrible animations, terrible character development, judging by how fast this movie went to dvd looks like they need the money.

Posted by: COBRA on October 5, 2009 at 14:32:46

loved it can't wait hail COBRAAAAAAA

Posted by: silent master on October 5, 2009 at 14:33:38

This movie was a let down overall. It has some cool moments but the choice of actors, esp Duke, were bad calls, except snake eyes.The dialogue was horrible. None of them could convince me they were military elites. Too bad they could not make it like Resolute, a live action version of that would have been awesome IMO. Such a waste

Posted by: mastercrafter on October 5, 2009 at 14:38:03

Did you people really expect that much from a title called "G.I. Joe"?
It was what it was - I'm just glad they are doing another......

Cobra-lalalalalalalallalalalalalalal

Posted by: SUPER HRVOJE on October 5, 2009 at 14:52:10

Well, it was at least entertaining summer fun, but nothing special, I will not see it again, sequel probably would not be that good and fresh. Snake Eyes was best part of movie, but others not so much.

Posted by: Timstuff on October 5, 2009 at 14:54:36

There were only two movies this summer that I saw in theaters twice in the theater: the first was Star Trek, and the second was GI Joe. I don't care if the plot was simple or some of the acting was cheesy, it was a big, fun, loud action flick that reminded me of how fun it is to smash two action figures together in the back yard. I look forward to picking up this movie along with the other summer greats!

Posted by: J.R. on October 5, 2009 at 14:56:25

No thanks, ill buy the resolute cartoon instead, this movie was a letdown, an insult to the human race

Posted by: jim on October 5, 2009 at 15:09:29

The movie wasn't so bad imo.I watched the cartoon as a kid and i remember that it was campy as hell.It could have been better if they had casted better actors for duke and ripcord.Duke especially was awful.I think that a sequel has a chance to be much better because now both destro and cobra commander have been revealed.Although next time i would suggest to have less cgi and more practical effects,a movie doesn't have to be like a video game to be impressive.But it was a fun movie at the theaters and didn't irritate me like transformers 2.Now that was an awful movie.

Posted by: Anthony on October 5, 2009 at 15:50:58

The movie was enjoyable, and I'll be purchasing the DVD. It was one of the better action films of the Summer.

Posted by: Brian Urso on October 5, 2009 at 15:52:32

One of the WORST MOVIES EVER MADE. I love these douchebags 20 and younger who never read larry hamas comic, who liked this piece of **** film, it was NOTHING LIKE THE COMIC...i also get a kick out of the same forementioned douchebags who thought it was better than WOLVERINE,,,,,WHATEVER WOLVERINE WAS AMAZING....And what was up with the baroness really being a good character??? in the comic she is like osama bin laden....>>!>!>!>!

Posted by: Brian Urso on October 5, 2009 at 15:53:44

PS: there already was a REAL GIJOE movie made,, its called PREDATOR.....

Posted by: Womprat Collector on October 5, 2009 at 16:04:39

@ Brian Urso ~ Wurd ^

Posted by: notonyerlife on October 5, 2009 at 16:30:47

@ Brian Urso ~ Double Wurd ^^

Posted by: TLD on October 5, 2009 at 16:40:42

this movie was amazing - all you haters need to take off your moms underwear and go outside in the sun

Posted by: Brian Urso on October 5, 2009 at 16:51:20

WOW TLD great comeback....maybe you should get out of your parents basement and maybe go out on a date with a girl or a guy...THE MOVIE SUCKED it didnt respect the source material.....and its obvious you never read the comic.

Posted by: Duke on October 5, 2009 at 17:37:13

If you dont want to buy the movie: DONT.. However, I liked it and I will own it the day it comes out.. It is a good, action filled, movie.. No, it isnt deep.. It is simply good (G.I. Joe) vs evil (M.A.R.S. Industries/ Cobra). What do you expect from a movie based on cartoon characters? It isnt going to win an Emmy, it is just good sit-down popcorn flick fun.. When I want deep thought, I find a book. If I just want to relax, I find a movie... and this was relaxing fun.. (and then, as someone commented earlier, the eye-candy from the gals is pretty good too. Especially the Baroness..)

Enjoy

Posted by: COLE8.7 on October 5, 2009 at 17:39:36

$ 280 million WORLDWIDE is a "blockbuster, smash, awesome, gotta buy the DVD etc. etc. etc..."movie? Considering the $ 175 million budget and $ 130-150 million marketing (depending on who you believe) I don't buy the spin...they reeealy need you to buy this DVD (oh, and more toys, please...)to dig out of this one...
It's really sad too, because a well adapted G.I.Joe movie could have been a monster...

Posted by: Brian Urso on October 5, 2009 at 17:40:05

DUKE first of all, the toy came first, then the comic, then the show, i expect them to respect the ****ing source material, but eh genius larry hama, which you obviously didnt read..if you did you would hate the piece of **** also

Posted by: Brand-O on October 5, 2009 at 18:08:16

Brian Urso, why shoot down anyone whose opinion differs from yours? Admittedly, although there were differences from the source material, I was thoroughly entertained. And you really think "Wolverine" was amazing? I can see how folks wouldn't like "G.I. Joe", but at least it didn't have ADAMANTIUM ****ING BULLETS. Why don't you go jerk off to the Hugh Jackman nude scenes with your ***** ass?

Posted by: Born With A Joker Grin on October 5, 2009 at 18:10:05

Anybody who went to this film thinking "in depth" storyline, or "amazing" character development needs to give their head a shake...stupid movies sell, it's sad, an unfortunate waste to an art form, but stupid films sell. Do you think the studio met with their people and said "We need to show the world that G.I. Joe is a feast for the eyes...but also a feast for the heart"? NO...they met and said "Right, people will simply pay to see the title G.I Joe...and we only have this small purse amount for writing, so just find a hack...if they can type 'Snake Eyes' they get the job." I saw it for free...and thought it was okay, and worth the money IF you see it for free as well.

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