DVD Features Explosive Bonus Features Including an Alternate Ending That Will Blow You Away
The Edgy Action Comedy Debuts on DVD and HD DVD Combo Disc April 17, 2007 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., March 15 /PRNewswire/ — Overflowing with adrenaline-pumping action, "Smokin’ Aces" shoots on to DVD and HD DVD Combo Disc on April 17, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. When a Mafia don places a six-figure bounty on the head of mob witness Buddy "Aces" Israel, a colorful array of assassins descend on Lake Tahoe where FBI Agents must fight to keep Aces alive long enough to testify. The energetic, violent "Smokin’ Aces" boasts a stellar ensemble cast that includes music superstar Alicia Keys in her feature film debut, Ben Affleck ("Hollywoodland"), Ryan Reynolds ("Blade: Trinity"), Andy Garcia ("Ocean’s Twelve"), Jeremy Piven ("Entourage"), Ray Liotta ("Narc"), Jason Bateman ("The Kingdom"), Peter Berg ("Friday Night Lights"), Taraji Henson ("Hustle and Flow"), Chris Pine ("Just My Luck"), Martin Henderson ("The Ring II"), and acclaimed hip-hop singer and lyricist Common in his first big-screen appearance. Writer and director Joe Carnahan ("Narc") maintains a scorching narrative pace to create a thrill-ride of a movie that entertains as it hurtles non-stop toward a final explosive shoot-out so amazing it has to be seen to be believed! The DVD also features a surprise alternate ending, more than 18 minutes of deleted scenes and an extensive array of additional bonus features.
"SMOKIN’ ACES" CATCHES FIRE WITH TOP CRITICS
Movie reviewers from around the country declared "Smokin’ Aces" a winner. Mark S. Allen of CBS-CW TV calls the film "the smartest, coolest action movie in years" and gushes, "This movie will blow you away!" Maxim’s Pete Hammond dubs Smokin’ Aces "one wild, super kinetic ride!" filled with "action, excitement, twists and attitude!" Meanwhile, Tribute Television’s Bonnie Laufer calls it simply "smokin’ hot."
UP THE ANTE WITH SMOKIN’ HOT BONUS FEATURES
High octane bonus features keep the action moving and the laughs coming on the "Smokin’ Aces’" DVD and HD DVD/DVD Combo disc, including:
* Cowboy Ending — Alternate Ending: Experience the climax of the
movie in a new way with this explosive alternate ending.
* Deleted/Extended Scenes & Outtakes: Over 18 minutes of exciting
deleted/extended scenes and hilarious outtakes.
* Shoot ‘em Up: Stunts and Effects: Uncover the secrets behind Smokin’
Aces’ startlingly realistic gunfights and sensational stunts.
* The Line Up: Get to know more about "Smokin’ Aces" rogues’ gallery of
lethal ladies, degenerate psychopaths, bounty hunters and eager
assassins by cutting the virtual cards in this exciting interactive
feature!
* The Big Gun: "Smokin’ Aces" sprang from the off-beat, high-stakes
imagination of red-hot action director and writer Joe Carnahan. Meet
the man who created the edgy and enthralling world of "Aces" Israel and
his cohorts.
* Feature Commentary with Writer and Director Joe Carnahan and Editor
Robert Farazen
* Feature Commentary with Writer and Director Joe Carnahan and film
actors Common (Sir Ivy), Christopher Holley (Beanie) and Zach Cumer
(Warren)
Features exclusive to the HD DVD:
* U-Control Assassin Tracker: Use Google Maps to track the assassins to
Reno.
* U-Control Picture In Picture: Access interactive bonus features,
including cast interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, all without
interruption to the movie experience.
SYNOPSIS
In these interlocking tales of high stakes and low lifes, Mob boss Primo Sparazza has taken out a hefty contract on Buddy "Aces" Israel (Piven) — a sleazy magician who has agreed to turn state’s evidence against the Vegas mob. The FBI, sensing a chance to use this small-time con to bring down big-target Sparazza, places Aces into protective custody-under the supervision of two agents (Reynolds and Liotta) at Aces’ Lake Tahoe hideout. When word of the price on Aces’ head spreads into the community of ex-cons and cons-to-be, it entices bounty hunters, thugs-for-hire, smokin’ hot assassins and double-crossing mobsters to join in the hunt. With all eyes on Tahoe, this rogues’ gallery collides in a comic race to hit the jackpot and rub out Aces.
For more information please visit www.smokinaces.net
CONTACTS
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Michelle Slavich
Director of Publicity
(818) 777-5344
michelle.slavich@nbcuni.com
Kelly Castell
Assistant Manager, Broadcast Publicity
(818) 777-0549
kelly.castell@nbcuni.com
Stacey Leinson
Print Publicity, on behalf of USHE
(818) 777-0523
stacey.leinson@nbcuni.com
www.smokinaces.net
Source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
