Press Release USHE Press Release: House of Gucci (Blu-ray) (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

LADY GAGA, ADAM DRIVER, JARED LETO, JEREMY IRONS, JACK HUSTON, SALMA HAYEK AND AL PACINO STAR IN RIDLEY SCOTT’S SUSPENSEFUL THRILL RIDE INSPIRED BY A SHOCKING TRUE STORY, AVAILABLE TO OWN FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH ALL-NEW NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN EXTRAS​

OWN IT ON DIGITAL FEBRUARY 1, 2022 BLU-RAY™AND DVD FEBRUARY 22, 2022 FROM MGM AND UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT​ Universal City, California, January 11, 2022 – Experience the “gloriously decadent” (Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press) and “murderously delicious” (Jazz Tangcay, Variety) thriller influenced by the astounding real-life story of the Gucci family and their unexpected legacy in MGM’s HOUSE OF GUCCI, available to own for the first time on Digital February 1, 2022 and on Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand February 22, 2022 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Directed by four-time Academy Award® nominee Ridley Scott (The Martian, The Gladiator), the captivating star-studded film about the iconic Italian fashion house showcases incredibly powerful and emotional performances from Academy Award® winner Lady Gaga (A Star Is Born) as Patricia Reggiani and Academy Award® nominee Adam Driver (The Last Duel, Star Wars franchise) as Maurizio Gucci as well as the extraordinary ensemble cast including Academy Award® winner Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club, Suicide Squad), Academy Award® winner Jeremy Irons (“The Borgias,” Justice League), Jack Huston (American Hustle), Academy Award® nominee Salma Hayek (Eternals, Hitman’s Wife Bodyguard) and Academy Award® winner Al Pacino (The Irishman, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood). Based on The New York Times best-selling novel, The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden, HOUSE OF GUCCI on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital comes with all-new exclusive bonus content including behind-the-scenes featurettes about Lady Gaga’s magnificent transformation into Patrizia Reggiani, director Ridley Scott’s brilliant vision, the creation of the luxurious wardrobes and extravagant sets, and more taking audiences deeper into the fascinating untold story behind the world-renowned fashion brand and crumbling family empire.​ HOUSE OF GUCCI is inspired by the shocking true story of the family behind the Italian fashion empire. When Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga), an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately…murder. EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES ON BLU-RAY™, DVD AND DIGITAL:​ The Rise of the House of Gucci – Go behind the scenes to discover how Ridley Scott’s vision of this astonishing story fell into place. The Lady of the House – An up-close look at Lady Gaga’s performance as Patrizia Reggiani and how her powerhouse charisma and unwavering dedication breathe life into this complex character. Styling House of Gucci – A deep dive into the visual delights of the film, from aesthetics to attitude. HOUSE OF GUCCI will be available on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital.​ Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound. Digital lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly buy or rent. ​ ​ FILMMAKERS: Cast: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Jack Huston with Salma Hayek and Al Pacino Music By: Harry Gregson-Williams Costume Designer: Janty Yates Edited By: Claire Simpson Production Designer: Arthur Max Director of Photography: Dariusz Wolski ASC Executive Producers: Kevin Ulrich, Megan Ellison, Aidan Elliott, Marco Valerio Pugini, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jason Cloth Produced By: Ridley Scott, p.g.a. Giannina Scott, p.g.a. Kevin J. Walsh, p.g.a. Mark Huffam, p.g.a. Based on the Book: “The House of Gucci” by Sara Gay Forden Story By: Becky Johnston Screenplay By: Becky Johnston and Roberto Bentivegna Directed By: Ridley Scott TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™: Street Date: February 22, 2022 Selection Number: 1000808589 (US) / 1000808591 (CDN) Layers: BD-50 Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1 Rating: R for language, some sexual content, and brief nudity and violence Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian and Latin American Spanish Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, French Canadian DTS Digital Surround 5.1, Latin American Spanish DTS-HD High Resolution Audio 7.1, English Dolby Digital 2.0 (bonus features) Run Time: 2 Hours and 38 Minutes TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD: Street Date: February 22, 2022 Selection Number: 1000808590 (US) / 1000808592 (CDN) Layers: DVD 9 Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1 Rating: R for language, some sexual content, and brief nudity and violence Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian and Latin American Spanish Sound: English, French Canadian and Latin American Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Digital 2.0 (bonus features) Run Time: 2 Hours and 38 Minutes​

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[darkrock17]

Is Universal now handling MGM's distribution as they've released this film, No Time To Die and both new animated Addams Family films.

 

[titch]

This was a real hoot - if you like your ham well-cooked. Fabulous to hear all these actors spicca da ingleesh wid da Italiano mamma mia pizza pie accent! Tremendous production design too. Much better than Ridley Scott's previous All The Money In The World. The only aspect of the movie that annoyed me, was the really amateurish soundtrack. All the contemporary music was thrown on, completely irrespective of the time the movie was depicting (eg. Giorgio Moroder disco at the beginning of the 1970s and George Michael's Faith at a wedding set at the end of the 1970's). Lazy use of popular opera arias too. And why no UHD? The Last Duel got one.

 

[Jeffrey D]

This was a real hoot - if you like your ham well-cooked. Fabulous to hear all these actors spicca da ingleesh wid da Italiano mamma mia pizza pie accent! Tremendous production design too. Much better than Ridley Scott's previous All The Money In The World. The only aspect of the movie that annoyed me, was the really amateurish soundtrack. All the contemporary music was thrown on, completely irrespective of the time the movie was depicting (eg. Giorgio Moroder disco at the beginning of the 1970s and George Michael's Faith at a wedding set at the end of the 1970's). Lazy use of popular opera arias too. And why no UHD? The Last Duel got one.

Interesting that you like this film more than All The Money In The World- a film I liked. Might have to blind-buy this one- more interested in this than The Last Duel (I think Affleck and Damon are miscast in period piece films- my opinion).

 

[titch]

Interesting that you like this film more than All The Money In The World- a film I liked. Might have to blind-buy this one- more interested in this than The Last Duel (I think Affleck and Damon are miscast in period piece films- my opinion).

I said on the West Side Story thread, that the marketing execs over at 20th Century Studios should take a look at the trailer for House Of Gucci. When I saw it, I immediately wanted to see the movie. It was a smart and great preview, unlike the trailer I saw for West Side Story, which was decidedly lacklustre (and did everything it could to downplay the fact that it was a musical). You're not really blind-buying the film, after you've seen the trailer.

 

[cadavra]

It's a must-see if you like movies where everyone is doing a Henry Armetta impression.

 

[James Luckard]

Is Universal now handling MGM's distribution as they've released this film, No Time To Die and both new animated Addams Family films.

Universal handles home video for United Artists Releasing, a newly formed division of MGM. Bond, Licorice Pizza and Gucci all came out through United Artists Releasing.

I'm not sure how Universal ended up with the Addams Family animated movies.

Warner Bros still has MGM's catalog titles.

That said, Universal and Warner merged their home video into Studio Distribution Services, and the upcoming Daniel Craig UHD 5-pack, which combines 4 Warner titles and 1 Universal title, has neither studio logo on it, just the SDS logo.

 

[Allansfirebird]

I'm curious to see who was the producer for the special features on this. Ever since Charles de Lauzirika stopped making them for Ridley's movies, they've gotten progressively worse.

 

[darkrock17]

I'm curious to see who was the producer for the special features on this. Ever since Charles de Lauzirika stopped making them for Ridley's movies, they've gotten progressively worse.

Universal is notorious for having scant features for their releases, only classic films with big anniversaries get worthwhile features.

 

[Filmfanatic10]

Universal handles home video for United Artists Releasing, a newly formed division of MGM. Bond, Licorice Pizza and Gucci all came out through United Artists Releasing.

I'm not sure how Universal ended up with the Addams Family animated movies.

Warner Bros still has MGM's catalog titles.

Don't listen to Wikipedia's false claims. Not all UA Releasing-distributed movies including the MGM titles are handled by Universal, the only ones handled by that studio are the movies they handle international theatrical distribution of (including the ones you mentioned), just like how certain movies that MGM partnered on/co-produced post-bankruptcy are handled on home video by their other partners. Warner (and previously Fox) is distributing MGM's TV and digital content and certain new film releases (including Creed II, Wrath of Man, and films under the Orion banner) on home video too, in addition to the library. The only official deal between MGM and Universal was for No Time to Die, because Universal was looking for another international franchise to supplement their own lineup of franchises.

 

[James Luckard]

Don't listen to Wikipedia's false claims. Not all UA Releasing-distributed movies including the MGM titles are handled by Universal, the only ones handled by that studio are the movies they handle international theatrical distribution of (including the ones you mentioned), just like how certain movies that MGM partnered on/co-produced post-bankruptcy are handled on home video by their other partners. Warner (and previously Fox) is distributing MGM's TV and digital content and certain new film releases (including Creed II, Wrath of Man, and films under the Orion banner) on home video too, in addition to the library. The only official deal between MGM and Universal was for No Time to Die, because Universal was looking for another international franchise to supplement their own lineup of franchises.

As I pointed out when we discussed this at blu-ray.com, I didn't base my post on information from Wikipedia.

I was trying to give a simplified answer that was mostly meant to separate MGM's new films from their catalog titles.

Some people heard that Warners now had the MGM catalog and assumed that also meant they would do all new releases, which isn't the case. Universal has handled US home video for a significant group of MGM's new releases through their United Artists Releasing arm. Like you mentioned, those are titles Universal handled overseas distribution on as well.

It's true, it's an enormously complex situation, with UA Releasing titles coming out through multiple home video distributors. I didn't intend to mislead anyone with my comments, I was only trying to offer a simple distinction between old catalog titles and new releases.

 

[Filmfanatic10]

As I pointed out when we discussed this at blu-ray.com, I didn't base my post on information from Wikipedia.

I was trying to give a simplified answer that was mostly meant to separate MGM's new films from their catalog titles.

Some people heard that Warners now had the MGM catalog and assumed that also meant they would do all new releases, which isn't the case. Universal has handled US home video for a significant group of MGM's new releases through their United Artists Releasing arm. Like you mentioned, those are titles Universal handled overseas distribution on as well.

It's true, it's an enormously complex situation, with UA Releasing titles coming out through multiple home video distributors. I didn't intend to mislead anyone with my comments, I was only trying to offer a simple distinction between old catalog titles and new releases.

The other UA Releasing titles were by other companies too, and they're not just from MGM, but also Orion and Annapurna (the other partner in the joint venture). The Orion titles went through Warner and Fox and Annapurna's titles were originally handled by Fox. Wrath of Man went through Warner and the physical media release of Flag Day was self-distributed on MOD.

MGM's ongoing TV and digital series including Vikings and The Handmaid's Tale are still handled by Warner, because TV and streaming are MGM's main priorities.

 

[James Luckard]

The other UA Releasing titles were by other companies too, and they're not just from MGM, but also Orion and Annapurna (the other partner in the joint venture). The Orion titles went through Warner and Fox and Annapurna's titles were originally handled by Fox. Wrath of Man went through Warner and the physical media release of Flag Day was self-distributed on MOD.

MGM's ongoing TV and digital series including Vikings and The Handmaid's Tale are still handled by Warner, because TV and streaming are MGM's main priorities.

Very true, the mess of companies and nameplates involved is all thoroughly confusing.

Orion is just like UA Releasing, it's not really an actual independent company, it's more a nameplate/division within MGM, using the name of the onetime studio from the 80s, whose assets MGM bought a while back. Annapurna is legitimately a separate company, it's true, they partnered with MGM for theatrical distribution purposes.

And yep, Warner does also handle MGM's TV, that seems to be part of why The Handmaid's Tale S4 is only getting a DVD and not a Blu-Ray.

My focus in my explanation was separating the bulk of MGM's theatrical catalog (which, confusingly, doesn't even include any actual MGM films pre-1986, of course, it's mostly old UA, Orion and Polygram titles) from MGM's new theatrical releases.