Casper Van Dien reprises his heroic role as the fearless Johnny Rico in STARSHIP TROOPERS 3: MARAUDER, the third installment in the hugely popular global sci-fi adventure phenomenon.
Written and directed by Ed Neumeier (screenwriter and co-producer of Starship Troopers and RoboCop, in his directorial debut), STARSHIP TROOPERS 3: MARAUDER will be available August 5, 2008 for the SRP of $38.96 (Blu-ray), $27.96 (DVD) and $24.94 (PSP).
The swarming, killer bugs are back wreaking havoc on humanity in this awe-inducing action-packed adventure also starring Jolene Blalock (Star Trek: Enterprise and Stargate SG-1), Amanda Donohoe (Lair of the White Worm), Boris Kodjoe (Madea’s Family Reunion), Marnette Patterson (Charmed) and Catherine Oxenberg (Dynasty and Watch Over Me).
The Blu-ray High Def and DVD come armed with bug crushing bonus features, including the featurettes Evolution: The Bugs of Starship Troopers 3: Marauder and Enlist: Marauders Mobile Infantry, a Filmmaker Commentary and a Director & Cast Commentary, and an all-new extended version of the music video, Its a Good Day to Die. Exclusive to the Blu-ray High Def is BD-Live interactive feature Put Yourself in the Film: Join the Fight! allowing users to upload a photo, become a trooper and insert themselves into key scenes in the film as well as the Marauder Mode Picture in Picture feature, which, through graphics, text and pop up video, provides unique insight into the films characters and story while expanding on the general mythology of the Starship Troopers universe. The DVD version includes a Bonus Digital Copy of the film that consumers can unlock and play on their PC and/or PSP (Playstation Portable) System.
The original Starship Troopers on Blu-ray High Def will be available for the first time with all-new special features, including FedNet Mode Picture-in-Picture/Graphic-in-Picture with loads of extra content inside the sci-fi satire and beyond. Additionally, a Recruitment Test trivia challenge to test fans on their Troopers skills and BD-Live interactive feature Put Yourself in the Film: Join the Fight!
All three films in this franchise will be available for the first time on Blu-ray High Def in a BD Trilogy, as well as a DVD Trilogy, available on August 5.
In STARSHIP TROOPERS 3: MARAUDER, Col. Johnny Rico (Casper Van Dien) is back to lead his team on a secret mission to rescue a small crew of troopers stranded on the remote planet of OM-1. Battling bugs, both new and old, the new Marauder advanced weapons technology may be their only hope against a treasonous element operating within the Federation itself. As Captain Lola Beck (Jolene Blalock) and the rest of the starship crew fight to survive in the harsh conditions, it begins to dawn on them that something on OM-1 is very, very wrong. This time the bugs have a secret weapon that could destroy humanity. Join the Mobile Infantry in this intergalactic action-packed adventure.
Paul Verhoeven presents STARSHIP TROOPERS 3: MARAUDER, written and directed by
Ed Neumeier and produced by David Lancaster.
Special Effects by Oscar-Winning Visual Effects Supervisor Robert Skotak (Terminator 2, Aliens, X2). The film has a run time of approximately 105 minutes. Rated R for violence, language and some nudity.
DVD and Blu-ray High Def Special Features
Evolution: The Bugs of Starship Troopers 3: Marauder featurette
Enlist: Marauders Mobile Infantry featurette
Filmmaker Commentary With Writer/Director Ed Neumeier, producer David Lancaster, and Visual Effects Supervisor Robert Skotak
Director & Cast Commentary With Writer/Director Ed Neumeier and actors Casper Van Dien and Jolene Blalock
Extended version of the music video Its a Good Day to Die
Exclusive DVD Special Feature
Bonus Digital Copy of the Film
Exclusive Blu-ray High Def Special Features
Marauder Mode Picture in Picture features pop-up video segments and high-tech graphics that reveal new information about the characters, special effects, bugs, war gear and story.
BD Live – Blu-ray High Def will also include brand new BD-Live features that Trooper fan new and old wont want to miss! Compatible Blu-ray players and PlayStation 3 use an Ethernet or wi-fi connection to access a remote, studio supported web portal where exclusive content and previews can be downloaded directly to the BD player. BD-Live features include: Put Yourself In The Film: Join The Fight! Upload your photo, become a trooper and insert yourself into key scenes in the film using BD-Live.
