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Men in Black Blu-ray Disc release announced as first BD-Live title for Europe.

To coincide with PlayStation Day, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) has announced that it will launch its first BD-Live enabled Blu-ray Disc in Europe with the release of Men in Black in selected territories beginning from June 2008.

This release coincides with the recent Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 software update for PlayStation 3 which made the PS3 the first Profile 2.0 Blu-ray Disc player available on the market.

Blockbuster hit Men in Black will bring network connected features for the first time, include a BD-Live multi-player Interactive Trivia Game, as well as exclusive downloadable theatrical and home entertainment previews and an FAQ about BD-Live functionality.

Men in Black follows the exploits of agents Kay (Tommy Lee Jones) and Jay (Will Smith), members of a top secret organisation established to monitor alien activity on Earth. The two MiB find themselves in the middle of the deadly plot by an intergalactic terrorist (Vincent D'Onofrio) who has arrived on Earth to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies.

This title release follows on from the recent PlayStation 3 system software update (version 2.20), which made PS3 the first Profile 2.0 Blu-ray Disc player available on the market.

"SPHE is delighted to bring BD-Live to international markets for the first time," stated Matt Brown, EVP, International, SPHE. "This follows a successful launch in the US in March and is just the start of the exciting possibilities that will soon be available on High Definition Blu-ray Disc."

BD-Live allows consumers to experience a variety of network connected options. In addition to exclusive content, BD-Live titles can enable an exciting slate of next generation possibilities, such as ringtones and wallpaper downloads, peer-to-peer interactions, live events and gaming activities."

BD-Live titles are compatible with the latest Profile 2.0 BD players. These models also support Blu-ray Disc's Bonus View picture-in-picture feature that was available on previous Profile 1.1 BD players.