Universal Moves Up 'The Kingdom,' 'Eastern Promises' HD DVDs

December 13, 2007

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has just officially confirmed a pair of new theatrical HD DVD titles have been issued a street date change. The Kingdom and Eastern Promises, originally scheduled for release on December 26, will arrive in stores three days earlier on December 23.

The move puts these titles on shelves before Christmas as opposed to after, mirroring a similar move made by New Line with Rush Hour 3. We've always questioned the odd December 26 date so these street date changes aren't a huge surprise. They're more like a sigh of relief.

Both titles are presented on Combo Format HD DVD discs and carry an SRP of $39.98. Online retailers have not updated their listings to reflect the street date change, but should be doing so momentarily.

Click here to pre-order The Kingdom on HD DVD at Amazon.com.

Click here to pre-order Eastern Promises on HD DVD from Amazon.com.

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disc details

	The Kingdom (HD DVD) A team of U.S. counter-terrorism investigators set out to find the perpetrators behind a deadly attack on Americans in a Middle Eastern country. In order to work through the bureaucracy and cultural hostility, the team enlists a local police officer.
	Eastern Promises (HD DVD) The film follows the mysterious and ruthless Nikolai (Viggo Mortensen), who is tied to one of London’s most notorious organized crime families. His carefully maintained existence is jarred when he crosses paths with Anna (Naomi Watts), an innocent midwife trying to right a wrong, who accidentally uncovers potential evidence against the family....