DEVIL DVD and Bluray Release Details

Trapped in an elevator high above Philadelphia, five people discover that the Devil is among them – and there is no escape.  Acclaimed as “a psycho-supernatural chiller” (Chris Hewitt, St. Paul Pioneer Press), Devil is a spine-tingling thriller from Producer M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Signs) and Director John Erick Dowdle (Quarantine, The Poughkeepsie Tapes) and stars Chris Messina (Julie & Julia), Bojana Novakovic (Drag Me To Hell), Bokeem Woodbine (The Last Sentinel), Jacob Vargas (Death Race), Jenny O’Hara (Mystic River), Geoffrey Arend (500 Days Of Summer) and Logan Marshall-Green (Brooklyn‘s Finest).  With a heart-stopping ending and a truly wicked twist, Devil debuts on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital Download on December 21, 2010 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO Blu-ray™ Hi-Def: Unleash the power of your HDTV with perfect picture and purest digital sound available.

  • BD-LIVE™: Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to access the latest trailers and more!
  • pocket BLU™: USHE’s groundbreaking pocket BLU™ app uses iPhone®, iPod® touch, iPad® , BlackBerry®, Nokia® Smartphone, Android™, PC and Macintosh to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray™ player.  Owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket BLU™ that’s more interactive than ever before and created especially to take advantage of the tablet’s larger screen and high resolution display.  Consumers will be able to browse through a library of Blu-ray™ content and watch entertaining extras on-the-go in a way that’s bigger and better than ever before.  pocket BLU™ offers advanced features such as:
    • Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ functions with ease.
    • Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
    • Mobile-To-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
    • Browse Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™ Hi-Def.  They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.
    • Keyboard: Entering data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard.
  • MY SCENES: Bookmark your favorite scenes from the film.
  • uHEAR™:  Never miss another line of dialogue with this innovative feature that instantly skips back a few seconds on your Blu-ray™ disc and turns on the subtitles for the section you couldn’t hear!

BONUS FEATURES (DVD and BLU-RAY™):

  • DELETED SCENES
  • THE STORY: Filmmakers discuss the elements that make for a thrilling story.
  • DEVIL’S MEETING: A look at the mythology behind the film.
  • THE NIGHT CHRONICLES: M. Night Shyamalan discusses his vision for his new venture, The Night Chronicles.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION – BLU-RAY™:

Street Date: December 21, 2010

Copyright: 2010 Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Selection Number:  61115073

Running time:  1 Hour 21 Minutes

Layers: BD-50

Picture Format:  Widescreen

Aspect Ratio:  2.40:1

Rating: PG-13 for violence and disturbing images, thematic material and some language including sexual references.

Languages/Subtitles:  English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles

Sound:  English Digital Dolby 5.1/ DVS 2.0 DD2, Spanish DTS Surround 5.1, French DTS Surround 5.1

TECHNICAL INFORMATION – DVD:

Street Date: December 21, 2010

Copyright: 2010 Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Selection Number:  61113693

Running time: 1 Hour 21 Minutes

Layers: Dual layer

Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen

Aspect Ratio:  2.40:1

Rating:  PG-13 for violence and disturbing images, thematic material and some language including sexual references.

Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles

Sound: English Digital Dolby 5.1/ DVS 2.0 DD2, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1

CAST AND FILMMAKERS

Cast: Chris Messina, Bojana Novakovic, Bokeem Woodbine, Jacob Vargas, Logan Marshall-Green, Jenny O’Hara, Geoffrey Arend

Directed By:  John Erick Dowdle

Screenplay By:  M. Night Shyamalan, Brian Nelson

Produced By:  M. Night Shyamalan, Sam Mercer

Director of Photography:  Tak Fujimoto

Costume Designer: Erin Benach

Editor: Elliot Greenberg

Music By:  Fernando Velazquez

Casting:  Debra Zane