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Source: Lionsgate, ddPR press release
Special Thanks to Danny Duran
Jackie Chan and Jet Li star in the martial arts action adventure THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM (2008), arriving on SteelBook February 25 from Lionsgate. A discovery made by a kung fu-obsessed American teen sends him on an adventure to ancient China, where he joins up with a band of martial arts warriors in order to free the imprisoned Monkey King. THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM will be available on 4K + Blu-ray SteelBook + Digital for the suggested retail price of $34.99.
SYNOPSIS
A MARTIAL ARTS EXPLOSION! Individually, they’ve starred in the most adrenaline-pumping martial arts adventures ever. Together for the first time, Jet Li and Jackie Chan join forces to create the greatest epic of them all – THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM. As ancient Chinese warriors, they must train and mentor a 21st-century kung fu fanatic who’s been summoned to fight a centuries-old battle and free the imprisoned Monkey King. If you’re a fighting fan, the wait is over. The team is ready. The Kingdom has arrived.
SPECIAL FEATURES (Previously Released)
- Audio Commentary with Director Rob Minkoff and Writer John Fusco
- The Kung Fu Dream Team
- Dangerous Beauty
- Discovering China
- Filming in Chinawood
- Monkey King and the Eight Immortals
- Previsualization Featurette with Commentary by Rob Minkoff
- Blooper Reel
- Deleted Scenes with Commentary by Rob Minkoff and John Fusco
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