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PEARL HARBOR
DECEMBER 4: 60TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE
EDITION INCLUDES HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARIES AND DIRECTOR INTRODUCTION
DECEMBER 4: 60th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE
GIFT SET INCLUDES BONUS FILM: "NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEYOND THE
MOVIE: PEARL HARBOR"
JANUARY 15, 2002: VISTA SERIES THREE-DISC DVD
WITH DIRECTOR'S CUT
Burbank, Calif., August 15, 2001 - - All the
heroism, adventure and drama from this year's biggest epic comes home
as Touchstone Home Video is proud to present PEARL HARBOR, the
sweeping wartime tale, on DVD and VHS, in three editions.
60th Anniversary Commemorative Edition:
Available on December 4, 2001, three days before the 60th anniversary
of the Pearl Harbor bombing, the 60th Anniversary Commemorative
Edition of PEARL HARBOR (on a two tape VHS set) includes a dynamic
bonus documentary on the real attack on Pearl Harbor and that fateful
day's unsung heroes, as well as the Faith Hill music video "There
You'll Be". The two-disc DVD includes all VHS features as well as
an introduction by Director Michael Bay, a documentary on the real
life Pearl Harbor veterans and their return to the U.S.S. Arizona
Memorial for the film's premiere, and insightful interviews with the
cast. PEARL HARBOR on DVD is presented in DTSâ and Dolbyâ Digital
5.1 Surround Sound with THXâ Certification, in a widescreen (2.35:1
aspect ratio) presentation that captures the sweep and drama of this
important epic. VHS two-tape set: $24.99 (S.R.P.). DVD two-disc set:
$29.99 (S.R.P.)
The 60th Anniversary Commemorative Gift Set:
Available on December 4 on VHS and DVD. Each set contains all the
features of the 60th Anniversary Commemorative Edition, plus the
fascinating companion movie, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEYOND THE MOVIE:
PEARL HARBOR, a unique and engrossing way to explore the story behind
the epic PEARL HARBOR film. More than a documentary, this fascinating
movie brings script, characters and footage from PEARL HARBOR together
with a look at the real events, stories, heroes and places of Pearl
Harbor. Employing clips from the epic film, interviews with the stars
and their real-life counterparts, filmmakers, historians and others,
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEYOND THE MOVIE: PEARL HARBOR presents a truly
unique way to explore one of the most provocative episodes in recent
history through fact and film. Also included is National Geographic's
60th Anniversary Commemorative map: one side of the map provides a
detailed overview of what happened at Pearl Harbor on December 7,
1941. The other side of the map is an authentic replica of a world map
from this time period, displaying political boundaries. VHS gift set:
$39.99 (S.R.P.). DVD gift set $49.99 (S.R.P.)
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEYOND THE MOVIE: PEARL
HARBOR explores such questions as:
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Was the United States prepared for the attack on
Pearl harbor?
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How did the Japanese pull off a surprise attack?
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Were there any warning signs?
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Did any Americans know about the attack before
it happened?
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How did the United States fight back at Pearl
harbor?
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What happened after Pearl Harbor? Ø How did the
United States get back on track to enter the war?
VISTA Series: On January 15, 2002, PEARL
HARBOR will be available as a three-disc VISTA (Vision, Imagination,
Style, Theme, Artistry) series DVD, presenting the director's cut of
the film, which differs from what was presented in theaters, and all
the special programs, documentaries and featurettes from the 60th
Anniversary Commemorative Edition. In addition, the VISTA DVD offers
filmmaker audio commentaries and fascinating "making of"
featurettes that bring the viewer behind-the-scenes and into the
filmmaking process. The creation of the incredible battle scenes in
the movie are covered, from the on-set pyrotechnics to the
computer-animated wizardry that brought these gripping scenes to life.
Audiences can also explore the actual historical events that inspired
the film through such features as timelines and a Pearl Harbor
memorial art gallery. PEARL HARBOR is the second title in the VISTA
series, a line of titles that represents a collaborative partnership
with filmmakers that presents the definitive version of the
filmmakers' cinematic vision, with premium picture and sound
enhancements and in-depth supplemental bonus programming. Vista DVD:
$39.99 (S.R.P.)
Inspired by the incredible bravery of the men and
women who rose to the challenge of Pearl Harbor and World War II,
filmmakers Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay, the team behind such box
office blockbusters as "Armageddon" and "The
Rock," have crafted an epic drama that recreates the
life-changing events and the shocking, unforgettable bombing that
became a turning point in history. PEARL HARBOR draws upon a superb
cast of both veteran and up-and-coming Hollywood star talent in order
to tell its larger-than-life tale. The cast includes such stand-outs
as Ben Affleck ("Bounce," "Armageddon"), Josh
Hartnett ("The Faculty"), Kate Beckinsale, ("The Golden
Bowl"), Cuba Gooding, Jr. ("Men of Honor;" Academyâ
Award winner, Best Supporting Actor, 1997, "Jerry Maguire"),
Tom Sizemore ("Red Planet"), Jon Voight ("Tomb
Raider;" Academyâ Award winner, Best Actor 1979, "Coming
Home"), Colm Feore ("The Caveman's Valentine"), Dan
Aykroyd ("Evolution") and Alec Baldwin ("State and
Main").
In PEARL HARBOR, Rafe McCawley (Ben Affleck) and
Danny Walker (Josh Hartnett) are childhood friends who both dream of
flying. As the world becomes embroiled in World War II in the early
1940's, Rafe and Danny sign on with the United States armed forces,
although America is still in an isolationist position. Eager to
participate in combat, Rafe is compelled to join the British air fight
against the Nazis, leaving his girlfriend, beautiful army nurse Evelyn
Stewart (Kate Beckinsale) behind. When Evelyn and Danny are
transferred to the military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, they hear
the news that Rafe has been shot down and killed. Hoping to move on
after grieving, Danny and Evelyn find themselves in love. When Rafe
returns alive, the three find themselves in an uncomfortable personal
situation that is soon engulfed by the massive surprise attack on
Pearl Harbor.
Putting aside their differences, Rafe and Danny join
the desperate fight against the enemy invaders. The film's epic sweep
intertwines Rafe and Danny's stories with the heroic efforts of such
characters as "Dorrie" Miller (Cuba Gooding Jr.), a ship's
cook turned fighter, Earl (Tom Sizemore), a courageous base mechanic,
and Jimmy Doolittle (Alec Baldwin), the visionary pilot who would lead
one of America's most famous counterattacks of the war. Dan Aykroyd
also appears as the code breaking Captain Thurman and Jon Voight as
President Franklin Roosevelt.
PEARL HARBOR has a running time of approximately 183
minutes and is close-captioned for the hearing-impaired. Rated
"PG-13 For Sustained Intense War Sequences, Images of Wounded,
Brief Sensuality and Some Language."
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEYOND THE MOVIE: PEARL HARBOR
is unrated with a running time of approximately 53 minutes, in both
color and black and white, and is close-captioned for the
hearing-impaired.
Touchstone Home Video is a subsidiary of Buena Vista
Home Entertainment Inc., a recognized leader in the home entertainment
industry for over 15 years. Buena Vista Home Entertainment is the
sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood
Pictures, Miramax and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVD product..
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Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment,
Inc.
Note: release date, disc specifications, and content are subject to
change by the studio.
More details on the
bonus features of the Vista Series version can be found here.
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