14 DAY TRIAL // In addition to the extensive line-up of games, the first 500,000 purchasers of PlayStation3 who registered on the PlayStation Network will receive a Blu-ray disc movie of Casino Royale, starring James Bond newcomer Daniel Craig.
Casino Royale, which has already brought profits of more than $560 million at the box office worldwide, is currently the most successful Bond film of all times that will debut on a 50GB dual-layer Blu-ray disc encoded in MPEG-4 AVC. With a ground breaking collection of added-value features in 1080P High Definition visual quality, and with uncompressed audio features for the best possible audio experience, Casino Royale not only demonstrates the exceptional visual quality of Full 1080P High Definition movies on Blu-ray disc, but it is also the perfect tool to make use of the PS3's immaculate video display.
Opening day estimates in the United States and Canada show it on top with $14,750,000. Opening weekend estimates in the United States and Canada put it in second place with $40,600,000, as well as earning another $42,000,000 internationally.
Darren Carter, VP Brand and Consumer Marketing said: "The PlaySation Network unlocks the broad range of interactive entertainment features of PS3 3. It's easy to set up, offers free online gaming, has great tools for staying in touch with friends and family, and includes a wide variety of content for download through the PlayStation Store. All this, and more, will enable users to experience a whole new world of interactive entertainment, and that is why we are offering the phenomenal incentive of Casino Royale, on Blu-ray disc, to PS3 owners who register on the PS Network. Casino Royale not only makes the most of the features and capabilities of the Blu-ray format, but is one of the most exciting and entertaining movies to debut on Blu-ray this year."