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Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs 

Unravel an Ancient Mystery 

Narrated by Legendary Actor Christopher Lee
Extraordinary Picture & Sound Created in IMAX & Transferred at 8K
For Fans of All Ages, Wrapped Up on DVD & Blu-ray Nov. 3^rd 

CHATSWORTH, Calif. — Nov. 3, 2009 — For Immediate Release — Uncover the secrets of the enshrouded human time capsules that have become the most captivating and enduring mystery of our time in Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs, being released on DVD and Blu-ray Nov. 3 from Image Entertainment. 

Narrated by legendary actor Christopher Lee (The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and the original 1959 film The Mummy), Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs is a real-life Indiana Jones adventure (complete with thieves and hidden treasure), coupled with a modern-day, scientific journey.

Despite all of the energy and money spent to unearth ancient Egyptian treasures, no one had ever found the tomb of a pharaoh … until now! Through sophisticated computer graphics and dramatic reconstructions, Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs tells the story of one of the greatest finds in modern history, the late 19^th century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 kings of Egypt, among them the legendary Rameses the Great. And explores the mysterious world of ancient Egypt through the fabric of its mummies, providing a unique window into the fascinating world of its kings.

Armchair adventurers are invited along as the world’s most pre-eminent archeologists and scientists – utilizing today’s cutting-edge technology – piece together the clues provided by Egyptian mummies, not only increasing our understanding of their culture, religion, medicine and daily life thousands of years ago, but garnering insight into modern human genetics and the advancement of contemporary medical treatments.

To unwrap their secrets is, perhaps, a spellbinding glimpse of the future of our own civilization.

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs is the official film of the hugely popular Tutankhamen and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition currently touring the U.S. and Canada.

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs is presented in widescreen with an aspect ratio of 16 x 9 (1.78:1). The transfer from the original IMAX 15/70 print was completed using state-of-the-art scanning technology, utilizing an 8K sampling rate, resulting in the highest optical quality available in home video today. The English, Spanish and French soundtracks are delivered in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound.

Special features include full-length “Making Of” featurette shot in HD; “Meet the Mummies” educational section; and a mummies quiz. The Blu-ray 1080p version includes the same special features of the SD release, but with enhanced audio, which are presented in DTS HD Master 5.1 audio format on all tracks. The Blu-ray version will be BD Live enabled.

Short Synopsis:
Narrated by legendary actor Christopher Lee (The Lord Of The Rings, Star Wars and the original 1959 film The Mummy), Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs follows the world’s most pre-eminent archeologists as they probe centuries-old tombs to uncover these carefully hidden mummies and top scientists as they explores the mysterious world of ancient Egypt through the fabric of its mummies.

About Image Entertainment

Image Entertainment, Inc. is a leading independent licensee and distributor of entertainment programming in North America, with approximately 3,200 exclusive DVD titles and approximately 340 exclusive CD titles in domestic release and approximately 400 programs internationally via sublicense agreements. For many of its titles, the Company has exclusive audio and broadcast rights and, through its subsidiary, Egami Media, Inc. has digital download rights to approximately 2,000 video programs and over 300 audio titles containing more than 5,100 individual tracks. The Company is headquartered in Chatsworth, California. For more information about Image Entertainment, Inc., please go to www.image-entertainment.com. 

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs
Image Entertainment
Genre: Special Interest/Family/Documentary
Not Rated
Format: DVD and Blu-ray
Running Time: Approx. 40 Minutes (Plus Special Features)
Pre-Order Date: October 6, 2009
Street Date: November 3, 2009
Suggested Retail Price: DVD — $19.98 / Blu-ray — $24.98
Catalog #: DVD — ID3465JGDVD / Blu-ray — ID3483JGBD
UPC Code: DVD — #014381346527 / Blu-ray — #014381348354 

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