From the team that brought the “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy to the big screen, Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films present PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME, an epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia. 
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If it wasn’t already expected, Nikki Finke is reporting that The Dark Knight has broken the record for the most Blu-rays sold in just one day of release.
The Dark Knight sold over 600,000 copies on Tuesday alone, while the previous record holder, Paramount’s Iron Man, sold 400,000 Blu-ray copies in one week.
And guess how many copies the film sold on old school DVD? Would you believe 3 million? 7 million copies are expect to be sold by weeks end, making it the best selling release of the year. If I were to guestimate, I would say that the release will have made over $175-$200 million by weeks end.
It took Shrek over four weeks to sell 5.5 million copies on DVD in 2001. The bestselling DVD of last year was Transformers, selling 13.74 million units over the span of two and a half months. Pixar’s Finding Nemo remains the best selling DVD of all time with over 30 million units sold as of last year.
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DUCK's Caliri Designs Titles For Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Director/Animator Jamie Caliri of LA-based production studio DUCK recently designed and animated the 02:18 title sequence for the highly anticipated feature film Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, which opened nationwide November 7th and features the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and Alec Baldwin.
I Like to Move It, one of four songs from the film's soundtrack created by Will.I.Am of Black Eyed Peas, moves the action along while the film's whimsical characters shamelessly provide their modern dance interpretations. Each film credit beckons a change in tribal-inspired backdrop and hilarious performance. The animation exhibits an almost 3D appeal, consequently engaging the audience.
Other recent standout work by DUCK includes highly acclaimed efforts for United Airlines, POMx, COX Cable, and opening titles for the short film TreKant directed by DUCK's most recent addition, Kompost.
The Creds:
Prod Company(s): DreamWorks Animation, Pacific Data Images
Director(s): Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
Producer(s): Mireille Soria, Mark Swift
Film titles: DUCK
Animator: Jamie Caliri
EP: Mark Medernach
Soundtrack: Interscope Records
About DUCK:
Los Angeles-based DUCK, formerly Duck Soup Studios, is a continually evolving creative studio producing commercials, music videos, short films and web content. DUCK offers a wide range of services, including live action and integration, character design, film title design, 2D and 3D animation, digital compositing, digital/traditional ink & paint. In recent years, the studio has expanded, adding an original content division that works with writers and animators on unique ideas for film and TV.
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And it is confirmed: Jeff Bridges who played the role Kevin Flynn in the first original Tron movie will reprise his role. Indeed we have a glimpse of Jeff Bridges overlooking a digitized battlefield in this Tron 2 trailer.
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Yes, it seems the rumors are true. Sho’Nuff “shogun of Harlem” from one of my favorite films "The Last Dragon", has died. Sho’Nuff was also known as actor Julius Carry. He was 56. RIP, Sho’Nuff.
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