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Lincoln on BD-DVD 3-26-13
BURBANK, Calif. (March 5, in the year of our Lord 2013)
– One of the year’s most critically acclaimed and controversial
motion picture dramas of the year, DreamWorks Pictures and
Steven Spielberg’s “LINCOLN” arrives in North America on
Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital and On-Demand platforms on March
26, 2013 and Internationally on Digital HD beginning on April
24th and Blu-ray/ DVD on May 8th. With two Academy Award®-wins
for “Best Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role” & “Best
Achievement In Production Design”; a Golden Globe for “Best
Performance by An Actor In A Motion Picture-Drama”; a BAFTA for
“Leading Actor”; and AFI “Movie Of The Year,” “LINCOLN” is this
year’s must-own motion picture to add to any collection!
As a 2013 Oscar® and Golden Globe® Award-winner for his
performance as America’s 16th president, Daniel Day-Lewis leads
an all-star cast including Academy Award® winners Tommy Lee
Jones and Sally Field. Also starring David Strathaim, Joseph
Gordon-Levitt and James Spader, “LINCOLN” is based on a
screenplay by Pulitzer Prize-winner Tony Kushner. The film is
scored by multiple Oscar-winner John Williams.
Inspired by the true-life events confronting Abraham Lincoln and
his monumental moral and political challenge to amend the United
States Constitution to permanently abolish slavery, “LINCOLN” is
a rich and compelling historical and human drama that has been
hailed as one of the best film of the year. In-depth bonus
features on the Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack takes viewers
behind-the-scenes of director Spielberg’s life-long fascination
with Lincoln and the 12 years it took to bring the story of one
of history’s and mankind’s greatest triumphs to the screen.
From DreamWorks Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox, in
association with Participant Media, “LINCOLN” is directed by
Steven Spielberg, produced by Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy,
with a screenplay by Tony Kushner, based in part on the book
“Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln” by
Doris Kearns Goodwin.
In North America, “LINCOLN” will be available for in-home
viewing as follows:
4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack Super Set (Blu-ray + Bonus Blu-ray +
DVD + Digital Copy)
Bonus Features Include:
· The Journey To Lincoln—Steven Spielberg and his collaborators
discuss the challenges and excitement of bringing this story of
a complex and very human president to the screen.
· A Historic Tapestry: Richmond, Virginia—Steven Spielberg and
team discuss the historical significance of Richmond, Virginia,
and why they chose to shoot the film there.
· In The Company Of Character—Delve into Daniel Day-Lewis’
portrayal of Lincoln, and discover the authenticity and openness
created by the actors and filmmakers on set.
· Crafting The Past—Examine the re-creation of Lincoln’s era
through authentic period details in production design, costume
and makeup.
· Living With Lincoln—Follow Steven Spielberg, the cast and crew
through the shooting of the film, from the battle at Jenkins’
Ferry, through the epic 13th Amendment showdown in the House of
Representatives, to Lincoln’s tragic end.
· In Lincoln’s Footsteps—Explore the film’s editing, sound
design, and the subtle yet poignant musical score by John
Williams, and discover how relevant and inspiring Lincoln still
is today.
2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (1-Disc Blu-ray + 1-Disc DVD)
Bonus Features Include:
· The Journey To Lincoln
· A Historic Tapestry: Richmond, Virginia
1-Disc DVD
Bonus Features Include:
· The Journey to Lincoln
Internationally, “LINCOLN” will be available on Digital HD
beginning April 24th and the Blu-ray and DVD will begin
releasing May 8th. Territory release dates, product
configurations and bonus materials may vary per market. The
international Blu-ray will contain the same six bonus features
as the North America Super Set and the DVD special features will
include “The Journey to Lincoln” and “Crafting the Past.”
DISC SPECIFICATIONS:
Street Date: March 26, 2013
Direct Pre-book: January 29, 2013
Distributor Pre-book: February 12, 2013
Suggested Retail Pricing: 4-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack = $28.00
U.S./$32.50 Canada
2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack = $24.50 U.S./$28.00 Canada
1-Disc DVD = $17.99 U.S./$22.50 Canada
Digital/On-Demand = please check with your television provider
and/or favorite digital retailer for pricing
Rating: PG-13
Feature Run Time: Approx. 150 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray: 1080p High Definition Widescreen (2.40:1)
DVD: Widescreen 2.40:1– Enhanced for 16x9 Televisions
Audio: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital
Languages: French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles (Applies To
Film Content Only)