On Dec. 29, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and WWE Studios will release The Marine 2, the follow-up to the 2006 action film featuring wrestling star John Cena.
In the direct-to-DVD exclusive sequel, The Marine 2 WWE superstar Ted DiBiase plays another Marine, recon sniper Joe Linwood, who takes matters into his own hands when guerillas take control of a secluded five-star resort asking for a substantial ransom. As the guerilla leaders begin murdering hostages and the clock ticks away, Joe uses his expert skills to save the hostages from certain death. Inspired by a true story, The Marine 2 was shot entirely on location in Phuket, Thailand.
Directed by Roel Rein? (Pistol Whipped) and produced by Michael Lake (12 Rounds) and Chris Lowenstein (Bangkok Dangerous), The Marine 2 also stars Temuera Morrison (Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones), Lara Cox (The Lost World), Robert Coleby (The Marine) and Michael Rooker (Jumper).
The Blu-ray and DVD will come equipped with special features, including behind-the-scenes footage of the climatic fight scenes – without stunt doubles – between DiBiase and Morrison and between DiBiase and the film’s Muay Thai fighters. There are also storyboards, miniatures, interviews a making-of documentary featurette and more. The BD will be available for the MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) of $29.99 and the DVD will retail for $22.99. Additionally, a DVD two-pack featuring both The Marine and The Marine 2 will be available for $34.98.
The full list of special features follows:
* Behind-the-scenes footage of climactic fight scenes
* Making of terrorist siege sequence
* Profile of Ted DiBiase including interviews with Ted DiBiase Sr. and brother Brett
* Inside look at Thailand film shoot
* Deleted and extended scenes
Gallery Link:
- View The Marine 2 Cover Art
