OVERVIEW: Director Ridley Scott’s action-packed epic GLADIATOR II
continues to thrill audiences around the world, having already earned over $416
million at the global box office. Fans will be able to relive the astonishing
spectacle at home—along with a wealth of behind-the-scenes bonus content—when it
arrives to purchase on Digital December 24, 2024 from Paramount Home
Entertainment.
Fans who purchase the film on Digital* or 4K Ultra HD
will have access to over 100 minutes of fascinating behind-the-scenes footage
and interviews. Discover the epic journey of the highly anticipated film as the
cast and filmmakers share their personal experiences. Explore some of the exotic
filming locations, including Malta and Morocco, and see the extraordinary sets
that brought the Roman Empire back to life. Plus, enter the arena to find out
how carefully choreographed combat and visual effects combined to deliver
mind-blowing battles on a truly epic scale.
SYNOPSIS: From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people..
BLU-RAY: The film is presented in widescreen in a 2.39:1 aspect ration preserving its theatrical format. The picture is just flawless. Not only the picture looks great in this release, also the sound it is good, a 5.1 Master Audio in English that provides a good complement to the picture. It also includes English subtitles.
VIDEO:
Widescreen (2.39:1) 16x9
AUDIO:
English 5.1, Spanish 5.1 and
French 5.1
Dolby Atmos True-HD MA
Subtitles - English, English SDH, French, Spanish
SPECIAL FEATURES:
A Dream That Was Rome: Origins—Director Ridley
Scott and producers delve into the history behind
Gladiator II and how the story developed over many years
before coming to the screen.
What We Do In Life Echoes In Eternity: The Cast—Take
an inside look into Ridley Scott's casting process.
In The Arena: Filmmakers—Go behind the
scenes as the cast and crew journey to Malta, Morocco, and
the UK for the epic production.
To Those About To Die, We Salute You: Combat—Discover
how Ridley Scott and his team combined choreographed
combat with cutting-edge visual effects to take the action
to a whole new level.
Building An Empire: Post-Production—Join the filmmakers
for insights into the fascinating process of crafting the
finished movie, which includes a scoring session led by
composer Harry Gregson-Williams.
The Making Of Gladiator II—Explore how
Ridley Scott, the cast, and crew worked to bring Gladiator
II to life.
Deleted Scenes.