Arrow Video Unleashing Vin Diesel Monster Movie 'Pitch Black' on 4K Ultra HD this August!

Arrow Video isn't afraid of the dark...

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...KHC has just learned that Arrow Video will be bringing the creature feature that practically made action star Vin Diesel's career, Pitch Black (2000), to 4K Ultra HD this August! 

In Pitch Black, directed by David Twohy:

"A commercial transport ship and its crew are marooned on a planet full of bloodthirsty creatures that only come out to feast at night. But then, they learn that a month-long eclipse is about to occur."

What that synopsis doesn't include is that Diesel plays a highly lethal and dangerous prisoner, Riddick, who is being transported by the crew, and has the special ability to see in the dark. A character that was badass enough, he spawned two sequels, with a 4th still in the works. (You can read our Jeffrey W. Hollingsworth's summary of the franchise here). 

Pitch Black arrives on 4K Ultra HD from Arrow Video on August 17th in the UK and August 18th in the US. Check out the full list of special features below and pre-order your copy if you're in the US here. 

ULTRA HD 4K BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS:

       

• Brand new 4K restoration by Arrow Films of the Theatrical and Director’s Cuts of the film, approved by director David Twohy
• 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
• Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround on both cuts
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing on both cuts
• Archive commentary with director David Twohy and stars Vin Diesel and Cole Hauser
• Archive commentary with director David Twohy, producer Tom Engelman and visual effects supervisor Peter Chiang
• Nightfall: The Making of Pitch Black, a newly filmed interview with director/co-writer David Twohy
• Black Box: Jackie’s Journey, a newly filmed interview with actor Rhiana Griffith
• Black Box: Shazza’s Last Stand, a newly filmed interview with actor Claudia Black
• Black Box: Bleach Bypassed, a newly filmed interview with cinematographer David Eggby
• Black Box: Cryo-Locked, a newly filmed interview with visual effects supervisor Peter Chiang
• Black Box: Primal Sounds, a newly filmed interview with composer Graeme Revell
• The Making of Pitch Black, a short behind-the-scenes featurette
• Pitch Black Raw, a comparison between early CG tests and the final footage
• Additional behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the film
• 2004 archive bonus features, including an introduction by Twohy, A View Into The Dark, and Chronicles of Riddick Visual Encyclopedia
• Johns’ Chase Log, a short prequel narrated by Cole Hauser detailing the character’s hunt for Riddick
• The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury (in 16:9 widescreen with DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio), an animated short film directed by Peter Chung that acts as a bridgepoint between Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick, featuring vocal performances by Vin Diesel, Keith David and Rhiana Griffith reprising their roles
• Dark Fury bonus features including Bridging The Gap, Peter Chung: The Mind of an Animator, A View Into The Light, and a “pre-animation” version of the film
• Slam City, a motion comic from the film’s official website
• Into Pitch Black, a TV special offering an alternative non-canon glimpse into what happened before and after the events of the film
• Raveworld: Pitch Black Event, footage of a dance music event held to promote the film
• Theatrical trailers, plus trailers for the two sequels and video game
• Image galleries
• Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned “night” and “day” artwork by Luke Preece

By Matt Konopka