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Pitch Black AKA The Chronicles of Riddick: Pitch Black (Blu-ray 4K) (2000)
Don't be afraid of the dark. Be afraid of what's in the dark.Director: David Twohy
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary (director's cut only) by director David Twohy and actors Vin Diesel and Cole Hauser
Audio Commentary (director's cut only) by director David Twohy, producer Tom Engelman and visual effects supervisor Peter Chiang -
Extras:"Nightfall: The Making of Pitch Black" interview with director/co-writer David Twohy (23:51)
"Black Box: Jackie's Journey" interview with actor Rhiana Griffith (12:02)
"Black Box: Shazza's Last Stand" interview with actor Claudia Black (7:14)
"Black Box: Bleach Bypassed" interview with cinematographer David Eggby (10:44)
"Black Box: Cryo-Locked" interview with visual effects supervisor Peter Chiang (13:00)
"Black Box: Primal Sounds" interview with composer Graeme Revell (11:28)
"The Making of Pitch Black" featurette (4:46) [1080i60]
"Behind the Scenes" featurette (18:13) [1080i60]
"Pitch Black Raw" featurette (11:38) [1080i60]
2004 Special Edition extras:
- Introduction by David Twohy (2:24) [1080i60]
- "A View Into the Dark" featurette (4:05) [1080i60]
- Johns' Chase Log (6:08)
- "The Chronicles of Riddick: Visual Encyclopaedia" excerpts (4 scenes, 1:42)
* "The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury" animated short (34:48) [1.85:1 AVC 1080p/24; English DTS-HD MA 5.1; optional English HoH subtitles]
- "Animatic to Animation" pre-animation version of the film (32:45)
- "Advancing the Arc" featurette (1:29) [1080i60]
- "Bridging the Gap" featurette (8:31) [1080i60]
- "Peter Chung: The Mind of an Animator" featurette (5:03) [1080i60]
- "Into the Light" featurette (5:04) [1080i60]
Beyond the Movie:
- "Slam City" motion comic (8:04)
- "Into Pitch Black" TV special (43:55)
- "Raveworld: Pitch Black Event" webcast (20:37)
Trailers:
- "Pitch Black" UK Trailer (2:36)
- "Pitch Black" Green Band Trailer (2:30)
- "Pitch Black" Red Band Trailer (2:33)
- "The Chronicles of Riddick" (1:34)
- "Riddick" (2:24)
- "The Game Is On: The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay" video game promo (1:48) [1080i60]
Image Galleries: [2160p]
- Production Stills (99 pages)
- Concept Art & Special Effects (56 pages)
- Storyboards (174 pages)
- Publicity Gallery (15 pages) -
Subtitles:English HoH (both cuts)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz/24-bit) (both cuts)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras in HD 1080p, with no subtitles, unless otherwise stated.
Initial pressings come with a 44-page collector's booklet featuring new writing by Simon Ward on the film's creature designs (including a new interview with creature designer Patrick Tatopolous), original production notes and information from the film's official website, and an archive interview with Vin Diesel from Starlog magazine. Comes with a reversible sleeve with 'night' and 'day' variant artwork by Luke Preece.
Comes from a new 4K restoration by Arrow, approved by director David Twohy. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film - Director's Cut
* The Film - Theatrical Cut
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film - Director's Cut
* The Film - Theatrical Cut
Audio Commentary (director's cut only) by director David Twohy and actors Vin Diesel and Cole Hauser
Audio Commentary (director's cut only) by director David Twohy, producer Tom Engelman and visual effects supervisor Peter Chiang
Introduction by David Twohy (2:25)
"The Making of Pitch Black" featurette (4:45)
"John's Chase Log" featurette (7:12)
"The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury (2004): Advancing the Arc" promo (1:30)
"The Chronicles of Riddick: Visual Encyclopedia" excerpts (2:18)
"A View Into the Dark" featurette (4:07)
"Raveworld: Pitch Black Event" webcast (20:38)
"The Game Is On: The Chronicles of Riddick - Escape from Butcher Bay" video game promo (1:49)
Trailers (7:41) -
Subtitles:English, French
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also available in a Steelbook.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film
Audio Commentary by director David Twohy and actors Vin Diesel and Cole Hauser
Audio Commentary by director David Twohy, producer Tom Engelman and visual effects supervisor Peter Chiang
Red Band Trailer (2:33)
Green Band Trailer (2:20)
German Trailer (2:32)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio Commentary by director David Twohy and actors Vin Diesel and Cole Hauser
Audio Commentary by director David Twohy, producer Tom Engelman and visual effects supervisor Peter Chiang
Red Band Trailer (2:33)
Green Band Trailer (2:20)
German Trailer (2:32)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
Interviews
- David Twohy (23:52)
- Keith David (27:04)
- David Eggby (14:32)
- Ken Wheat (14:45)
- John Cox (18:42)
- Peter Chang (27:57)
- Brian Murray (26:11)
- David Melvin (13:16)
Universal Archive
- Storyboard/Film Comparison (3:38)
- A Pitch Black: Twohy & Diesel (5:20)
- On-Set Interviews (7:47)
- Making of Part 1 & 2 (8:52)
- Set Impressions (7:34)
- Creating the F/X (6:52)
- "Into Pitch Black" TV teaser film (43:56)
- Johns’ Pursuit Log (6:09)
- Video Game Promo (1:49)
- Slam City Web Film (8:05)
- Visual Encyclopedia (1:43)
- Promotion Party (20:37)
"Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury"
- "Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury" short (34:49)
- Pre-animation (32:46)
- The Bridge to the Sequel (8:32)
- Pitch Black: Advancing the Arc (1:30)
- The Creator: Peter Chung (5:04)
- Into the Light - Riddick (5:04)
- Pitch Black Director’s Introduction (2:25)
Trailers
- Chronicles of Riddick US Trailer (1:34)
- Chronicles of Riddick UK Trailer (2:23)
- Riddick German Trailer (1:54) -
Subtitles:English, German
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Atmos
English DTS 2.0 Stereo
German Dolby Atmos
German DTS 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Includes the 180-page "The Creation of the Riddick Universe" book written by Christoph N. Kellerbach, Christian Genzel, Gerd Naumann and Stefan Jung, 10 lobby cards, a double sided movie poster, a replica of "Paris P. Ogilvies" ID card, and a replica "Hunter Gratzner Industries, Inc." patch.
Available in 2 different covers. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary (director's cut only) by director David Twohy and actors Vin Diesel and Cole Hauser
Audio Commentary (director's cut only) by director David Twohy, producer Tom Engelman and visual effects supervisor Peter Chiang -
Extras:"Nightfall: The Making of Pitch Black" interview with director/co-writer David Twohy (23:51)
"Black Box: Jackie's Journey" interview with actor Rhiana Griffith (12:02)
"Black Box: Shazza's Last Stand" interview with actor Claudia Black (7:14)
"Black Box: Bleach Bypassed" interview with cinematographer David Eggby (10:44)
"Black Box: Cryo-Locked" interview with visual effects supervisor Peter Chiang (13:00)
"Black Box: Primal Sounds" interview with composer Graeme Revell (11:28)
"The Making of Pitch Black" featurette (4:46) [1080i60]
"Behind the Scenes" featurette (18:13) [1080i60]
"Pitch Black Raw" featurette (11:38) [1080i60]
2004 Special Edition extras:
- Introduction by David Twohy (2:24) [1080i60]
- "A View Into the Dark" featurette (4:05) [1080i60]
- Johns' Chase Log (6:08)
- "The Chronicles of Riddick: Visual Encyclopaedia" excerpts (4 scenes, 1:42)
* "The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury" animated short (34:48) [1.85:1 AVC 1080p/24; English DTS-HD MA 5.1; optional English HoH subtitles]
- "Animatic to Animation" pre-animation version of the film (32:45)
- "Advancing the Arc" featurette (1:29) [1080i60]
- "Bridging the Gap" featurette (8:31) [1080i60]
- "Peter Chung: The Mind of an Animator" featurette (5:03) [1080i60]
- "Into the Light" featurette (5:04) [1080i60]
Beyond the Movie:
- "Slam City" motion comic (8:04)
- "Into Pitch Black" TV special (43:55)
- "Raveworld: Pitch Black Event" webcast (20:37)
Trailers:
- "Pitch Black" UK Trailer (2:36)
- "Pitch Black" Green Band Trailer (2:30)
- "Pitch Black" Red Band Trailer (2:33)
- "The Chronicles of Riddick" (1:34)
- "Riddick" (2:24)
- "The Game Is On: The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay" video game promo (1:48) [1080i60]
Image Galleries: [2160p]
- Production Stills (99 pages)
- Concept Art & Special Effects (56 pages)
- Storyboards (174 pages)
- Publicity Gallery (15 pages) -
Subtitles:English HoH (both cuts)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz/24-bit) (both cuts)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras in HD 1080p, with no subtitles, unless otherwise stated.
Initial pressings come with a 44-page collector's booklet featuring new writing by Simon Ward on the film's creature designs (including a new interview with creature designer Patrick Tatopolous), original production notes and information from the film's official website, and an archive interview with Vin Diesel from Starlog magazine. Comes with a reversible sleeve with 'night' and 'day' variant artwork by Luke Preece.
Comes from a new 4K restoration by Arrow, approved by director David Twohy. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The Arrow releases have both cuts of the film with 5.1 audio and some exclusive extras.
The German release has the director's cut of the film with Dolby Atmos audio and some differing exclusive extras.
"Theatrical vs Director's Cut" comparison can be found on Movie-Censorship.com. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL America- Arrow Films - No cuts - includes the director's cut (111:45) and the theatrical cut (108:06).
- Blu-ray ALL Édition Collector France- L'atelier d'images - No cuts - includes the director's cut (111:45) and the theatrical cut (108:06).
- Blu-ray ALL Ultimate Edition Germany- Turbine - No cuts - Director's cut (111:52).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts - includes the director's cut (111:45) and the theatrical cut (108:06).
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Comparison added by Rob_Hunt on 12/08/20
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 02/01/23UPDATE LOG:
12/08/20: Initial entry.
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30/08/20: capsaholic.
24/05/22: Added Germany.
02/01/23: Added France.
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