The Chronicles of Riddick

All the power in the universe can't change destiny
The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
Timing: 1:59 (119 min)
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$105 000 000
Box office
$115 772 733
Director
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Producer
Scott Kroopf, Vin Diesel, Ted Field, David Womark, George Zakk
Camera operator
Composer
Artist
Holger Gross, Jason Ivimey, Mamie McCall
Audition
Mary Selway, Coreen Mayrs, Anne McCarthy
Editing
Martin Hunter, Dennis Virkler, John Kreidman
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Short description

After years of outrunning ruthless bounty hunters, escaped convict Riddick suddenly finds himself caught between opposing forces in a fight for the future of the human race. Now, waging incredible battles on fantastic and deadly worlds, this lone, reluctant hero will emerge as humanity's champion - and the last hope for a universe on the edge of annihilation.

What's left behind the scenes

  • Working titles for the film were “Riddick”, “Pitch Black 2: The Chronicles of Riddick”, and “Pitch Black 2”.
  • Producer Vin Diesel, wanting to cast Judi Dench in the role of Ereon, filled her dressing room with flowers and constantly insisted that filming would not begin until Judi gave her consent.
  • Originally, the screenplay for the film was to be written by Akiva Goldsman, who won an Oscar for the movie 'A Beautiful Mind'.
  • Producer Vin Diesel was determined to have Judi Dench play the role of Ereon; to secure her agreement, he filled her dressing room with flowers and constantly insisted that filming would not begin until Judi gave her consent.
  • In the scene where Riddick is lowered into the prison on the planet Crematoria, the display on the cart showing the distance is entirely in Russian.
  • Initially, the screenplay for the film was to be written by Academy Award winner for “A Beautiful Mind” Akiva Goldsman.
  • The official contract signing with Vin Diesel took place in September 2001.
  • The official contract with Vin Diesel was signed in September 2001.
  • The film was shot in the cities of Burnaby and Vancouver (Canada, British Columbia).
  • Filming began on June 9, 2003, in Vancouver and wrapped up at the end of October of the same year.
  • The martial art style used by Riddick resembles “Kali,” characterized by straight, powerful strikes with frequent use of sticks.

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