Hulk execs vow to hunt down pirates

Angry Universal Studio executives are vowing to track down those responsible for circulating a bootlegged version of The Hulk on the internet more than a week before the film’s premiere on June 20.

Angry Universal Studio executives are vowing to track down those responsible for circulating a bootlegged version of The Hulk on the internet more than a week before the film’s premiere on June 20.

The unauthorised, early version of the big-screen adaptation of Marvel Comics’ story of the giant green anti-hero is being criticised by fans for its poor computer-generated effects.

But Universal says the bootlegged version of the Ang Lee-directed film starring Eric Bana as the Hulk’s alter-ego Dr Bruce Banner, Jennifer Connelly and Nick Nolte, is an unfinished product and does not reflect the film’s final special effects.

Universal spokesman Scott Levine said: “We are aware that an unfinished and incomplete version of our film The Hulk is available for illegal downloading on the Internet.

“We are conducting a thorough investigation to determine how this occurred and those responsible will face serious consequences.”

more courts articles

DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers
UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules
Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London

More in this section

Behind the scenes at Ireland AM: 'People wake up with us every morning — it’s such a privilege' Behind the scenes at Ireland AM: 'People wake up with us every morning — it’s such a privilege'
Stressed business woman overworked in office Natural Health: I'm perimenopausal and find it difficult to focus at work
Smartwatch with health app. Glowing neon icon on brick wall background Health watch: How much health data is healthy? 
ieParenting Logo
Writers ieParenting

Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice and answer your questions here

Your digital cookbook

ieStyle Live 2021 Logo
ieStyle Live 2021 Logo

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Discover the great outdoors on Ireland's best walking trails

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Lifestyle
Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited