Not gonna lie. For me, The Scorpion King direct-to-DVD line is probably one of the most unexpected franchises to stand the test of time, and I haven’t even seen the other two. Fortunately however, those who favor the character getting a standalone film series following the 2002 spin-off of The Mummy Returns can now expect a release next year for the fourth in line titled The Scorpion King 4: Quest For Power.
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The great Scorpion King and a disloyal rival race against time to find a treasure that possesses the power to rule the world in The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power, debuting on Digital HD on January 6, 2015, and on DVD and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack including Blu-ray™, DVD, and Digital HD with Ultraviolet™ on January 20, 2015, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The epic next chapter in the billion-dollar The Mummy franchise, The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power propels the enormously successful series to new heights with a cast of renowned veterans and icons from the mixed martial arts and professional wrestling worlds as well as the intrigue and pulse-pounding action than fans have come to embrace.
Victor Webster (The Scorpion King: The Battle for Redemption) stars as the heroic warrior Mathayus and is joined by Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk”), Ellen Holman (“Spartacus”), Barry Bostwick (“Cougar Town”), Michael Biehn (The Terminator) and Rutger Hauer (“True Blood,” Blade Runner). Also featured are “The Ultimate Fighter” Winner Roy “Big Country” Nelson, Cage Rage World Champion Antonio “Big Foot” Silva, 11-time World Kickboxing Champion Don “The Dragon” Wilson, three-time WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres and UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie.
In The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power, Mathayus embarks on his most dangerous assignment yet. When he is betrayed by a trusted friend, Mathayus must marshal all his strength and cunning to outwit a formidable opponent who will stop at nothing to unlock a supreme ancient power.
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Bonus Features Exclusive to Blu-ray™
Deleted Scenes
Real Fighters, Fake Punches – The cast share stories about the physically daunting scenes that pack an enormous punch, literally
Bonus Features on Blu-ray™ and DVD
Gag Reel
A Brand New World – Director Mike Elliott brings a new approach to the production
Great Chemistry – An onset visit with the cast and crew
SYNOPSIS: Join an exciting new chapter in the action-packed adventures of the legendary warrior, The Scorpion King! When the king of Norvania is assassinated, the evil heir to the throne frames Mathayus and sends an entire kingdom of soldiers after him. Mathayus’ (Victor Webster) only allies are a mysterious woman and her unconventional father, whose primitive science may hold the key to disrupting the evil ruler’s quest for an ancient and unstoppable mystical power. Featuring Lou Ferrigno (“The Hulk”) and an all-star cast of fighters, including Roy “Big Country” Nelson (Winner of “The Ultimate Fighter”), Royce Gracie (UFC Hall of Fame) and Don Wilson (11-time World Kickboxing Champion). Also starring Ellen Holman (“Spartacus” TV series), Rutger Hauer (Batman Begins), Barry Bostwick (“Cougar Town” TV series), and Michael Biehn (The Terminator).
FILMMAKERS
Cast: Lou Ferrigno, Roy “Big Country” Nelson, Royce Grace, Ellen Hollman, Eve Torres, Barry Bostwick, Michael Biehn, Rutger Hauer, Don Wilson, Antonio “Big Fost” Silva, Victor Webster
Directed By: Michael Elliott
Written By: Michael Weiss
Produced By: Michael Elliott and Ogden Gavanski
Executive Producers: Stephen Sommers, Sean Daniel, James Jacks, and Kevin Misher
Director of Photography: Trevor Michael Brow
Production Designer: Christian Niculescu
Edited By: Jeff McEvoy
TECHNICAL INFORMATION – Blu-ray™:
Street Date: January 20, 2015
Copyright: 2015 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 63127766 / 63142409 (CDN)
Running Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG-13
Technical Info: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French subtitles
TECHNICAL INFORMATION – DVD:
Street Date: January 20, 2015
Copyright: 2015 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 63127761 / 63142408 (CDN)
Running Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Rating: PG-13
Technical Info: Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French subtitles
