BURBANK, Calif., July 12, 2003 – Experience the awesome action-packed adventure of BIONICLE® 2: LEGENDS OF METRU NUI, the all-new, full-length CGI-animated movie revealing new layers of the amazing world of BIONICLE, premiering on DVD and video October 19. One of the top-selling toy franchises in entertainment, the toy inspired characters of BIONICLE first came to life in the award-winning, hit movie BIONICLE: MASK OF LIGHT, one of the top 10 selling direct-to-video movies of 2003. Presented by the LEGO Company, BIONICLE 2: LEGENDS OF METRU NUI is produced by Miramax Films and Create TV & Film Limited and distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment. This epic thrill ride, filled with bio-mechanical villains and heroes, follows the adventures and challenges that create true heroes no matter what the universe. The film features state-of-the-art CGI animation, with many highly detailed, environments and heart-stopping action sequences. Available for $29.99 (S.R.P.) for DVD; $22.99 (S.R.P.) for VHS.

The DVD is packed with bonus features that divulge more about the legend and the film, including "The Making of BIONICLE 2: LEGENDS OF METRU NUI;" the "Metru Nui Explorer;" and "The Legend Revealed," a feature in which the team behind BIONICLE answers fans' most intriguing BIONICLE questions.

BIONICLE 2: LEGENDS OF METRU NUI reveals the events that transformed six chosen Matoran villagers into magnificent Toa action heroes. When mysterious dark forces threaten the glorious city of Metru Nui, Toa Lhikan gives six Matoran the tools and responsibilities of new Toa. These guardians must quickly master their new powers, demonstrate their worth to their honorable leader Turaga Dume, retrieve the hidden Great Kanoka Disks and rescue the inhabitants of their island city. Experience the nonstop action and adventure as Toa Vakama and his five courageous companions set out to prove they are heroes worthy of their own legends. Will they succeed before time runs out or will darkness prevail?