MTV and Paramount Pictures are unleashing "JACKASS 2.5," the first-ever, studio-backed feature streamed in its entirety online. JACKASS 2.5 will be made available for free courtesy of BLOCKBUSTER at
blockbuster.jackassworld.com beginning December 19th through December 31st, 2007. To mark this unprecedented event, Johnny Knoxville delivered a special message to the media on
jackassworld.com, a new site and joint venture of MTV Networks and Dickhouse Productions that officially launches February 9th, 2008.
JACKASS 2.5 is every bit as unbelievable as the preceding movies, combining stunts, pranks and all new lows. JACKASS 2.5 includes never-before-seen footage and interviews, and features long-standing cast members Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Chris Pontius, Dave England, Steve-O, Ehren McGhehey, Jason "Wee Man" Acuna, Preston Lacy and Ryan Dunn.
Streaming JACKASS 2.5 is open to anyone in the U.S. 17 or older, whether you're a BLOCKBUSTER member or not. And best of all, it's free! Go to http://blockbuster.jackassworld.com, download the free Microsoft Silverlight media player and with a few quick steps you're watching the movie.
On December 26th, the unrated "JACKASS 2.5" DVD with bonus features and an extra 45 minutes of never-before-seen footage will be available for rent exclusively at participating BLOCKBUSTER stores and blockbuster.com. It will also be available for purchase at all major DVD retailers, including BLOCKBUSTER, as well on jackassworld.com.
Additionally, beginning December 26th consumers can download-to-own JACKASS 2.5 at movielink.com, iTunes, Amazon.com and other participating services. Beginning Jan 1st, 2008 the movie will also be available for download-to-rent exclusively at movielink.com.
The launch of JACKASS 2.5 is the first in a torrent of new stuff to come from the JACKASS crew on all platforms. From your TV, to your computer and even your local participating BLOCKBUSTER store, no place will be safe from their hi-jinks in the coming weeks.