KILL BILL Sells 2 Million on DVD First Day

By: Brad Brevet
Published: Thursday, April 15th 2004 at 11:55 PM

On its first day of availability, Miramax Home Entertainment's Kill Bill: Volume 1 sold 2 million combined units on DVD and video in North America, it was announced today by Rick Sands, Miramax chief operating officer, and Bob Chapek, President of Buena Vista Home Entertainment. The 2 million units sold to date has Kill Bill: Volume 1 "chopping" up its competition. Kill Bill: Volume 2 opens in theaters nationwide on Friday.

Rick Sands, Miramax chief operating officer, said, "We are thrilled by the response from consumers to Kill Bill: Volume 1. It is an extraordinary achievement and reaffirms that Quentin's films are true movie events. The strong sales confirm that the DVD is sought after not only by Quentin's loyal following, but also by a wide range of movie fans across the country."

"We couldn't be more excited about the success of Kill Bill: Volume 1 on DVD and video," said Bob Chapek, President of Buena Vista Home Entertainment. "Quentin Tarantino has created yet another amazing film that audiences are embracing. With these incredibly strong day one sales, consumers are signaling a strong debut for Kill Bill: Volume 2 in theatres this Friday."

From Quentin Tarantino, the Academy Award^® winning(a) writer and director of acclaimed audience favorites Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs and Jackie Brown comes Kill Bill: Volume 1, on DVD and VHS. A wild cinematic rollercoaster ride of furious action, martial arts mayhem and good old fashioned revenge, Kill Bill: Volume 1 stars Uma Thurman as a jilted bride and avenging assassin, out to right some serious wrongs. Available three days before the theatrical release of Kill Bill: Volume 2.

On DVD, Kill Bill: Volume 1 includes a handful of special features, to check out our review, the features, or just to order your own copy of the DVD now click here.