The two films are set five years apart, and to fill in some of the gaps, as well as introduce one of the new film`s characters, Universal has commissioned The Chronicles Of Riddick - Dark Fury, a half hour animation featuring the voices of the original cast. In the US, the current release of Pitch Black has also undergone a not so subtle re-branding, and is now called The Chronicles Of Riddick: Pitch Black.
But the studios realised that with Riddick, they had a marketable property, and later this year UK cinemas will see The Chronicles Of Riddick, the sequel to the 2000 hit. If you haven`t seen Pitch Black and are aiming to do so, then I`d suggest you stop reading now, as the rest of the review will no doubt contain spoilers. Pitch Black was the surprise hit of 2000, and introduced a new anti-hero in the shape of Vin Diesel`s Riddick, a hard-bitten, amoral criminal.
Where the Bourne Identity SE is simply a re-release in new clothing, The Chronicles of Riddick - Dark Fury actually adds something new to its franchise. Introduction This is the second time in as many days that I have had to review a disc released in time to market a sequel.
