SPHE Press Release: Facing The Giants (Blu-ray)

Available on Blu-ray™ High-Def for the First Time September 8

Never give up. Never back down. Never lose faith.

FACING THE GIANTS

Also Available on September 8 are Fireproof, Facing the Giants, and Flywheelin a Three-Disc DVD Box Set

 

CULVER CITY, CALIF. (July 27, 2009) – Facing the Giants, the $100,000 church-made film that scored a $10 million box office touchdown and launched the Kendrick brothers’ winning streak as filmmakers, willmake its Blu-ray™ High-Def debut September 9 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film is an action-packed drama about a Christian high school football coach who uses his undying faith to battle the giants of fear and failure and is loaded with bonus features including behind-the-scenes featurettes and deleted scenes. Facing the Giants will be available on Blu-ray for $28.95 SRP.

In addition, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release a DVD box set on September 8 featuringFireproof and Facing the Giants, along with the third Kendrick brothers’ hit Flywheel. The three-disccollection will be available for $47.95 SRP.

Facing the Giants Synopsis:

In six years of coaching, Grant Taylor (Alex Kendrick) has never led his Shiloh Eagles to a winning season. After learning that he and his wife Brooke face infertility, Grant discovers that a group of fathers are secretly organizing to have him dismissed as head coach. Devastated by his circumstances, he cries out to God in desperation. When Grant receives a message from an unexpected visitor, he searches for a stronger purpose for his football team. He dares to challenge his players to believe in God for the impossible on and off the field. When faced with unbelievable odds, the Eagles must step up to their greatest test yet of strength and courage.

Facing the Giants Bonus Features Include: 

§         Filmmaker Commentary

§         13 Deleted Scenes

§         Fumbles, Funnies, and Other Fun Stuff

§         Featurette: “Behind the Scenes of Facing the Giants”

§         Interview with Mark Richt: University of Georgia Bulldogs Football Coach

§         “With You” Musical Tribute to the Volunteers

Fireproof Synopsis:

Fireproof was created by an all-volunteer 1,200 person cast and crew and ended up grossing more than $33 million in theaters, making it the top independent film of 2008. Kirk Cameron (TV’s “Growing Pains”) stars as Caleb Holt, a heroic fire captain who values dedication and service to others above all else. But the most important partnership in his life, his marriage, is about to go up in smoke. The gripping story follows one man’s desire to transform his life and overhaul his marriage through the healing power of faith as he learns to fully embrace the fireman’s code: Never Leave Your Partner Behind.

Fireproof Bonus Features Include:

§         Filmmakers’ Commentary with Co-Writer/Director Alex Kendrick and Co-Writer/Producer Stephen Kendrick

§         Deleted Scenes

§         Firegoofs/Jokes and Pranks

§         Fireproof Resources

§         Featurette: “Fireproof: Behind the Scenes”

§         Featurette: “Marriage Matters”

§         Wayne on Wayne Interview

§         Fireproof in 60 Seconds

§         Love Dare Promo

Flywheel Synopsis:

Flywheel was a film festival favorite where it won numerous awards, including Best Feature Film at the 2004 Christian WYSIWYG Film Festival, the Bronze Crown at the 2004 ICVM Crown Awards, and Best Screenplay at the 2004 Sabaoth International Film Festival. Many unsuspecting victims have fallen prey to the smiling face and hasty promises of used car salesman Jay Austin (Alex Kendrick). Austin does everything his way until his dishonesty and manipulation are repeatedly exposed. Like many men, he becomes disgusted by the masks he wears and lies he tells. While having a classic convertible repaired, Austin begins a humorous and inspiring journey to win back the hearts of his wife, his son, and his community. In every man’s life, there can be a turning point. When Jay Austin makes his turn, he never looks back.  

Flywheel Bonus Features Include:

§         Flywheel introduction by Alex Kendrick

§         Featurette: “The Making of Flywheel”

§         Outtakes, Deleted Scenes, Bloopers

§         Special Message

§         Butch Bowers and Jay Austin TV Spots

§         Commentary with Alex and Steven Kendrick

The Blu-ray Disc version of Facing the Giants is BD-Live™ enabled, allowing users to get connected and go beyond the disc via an Internet-connected Blu-ray player. Download exclusive content, register for rewards, give feedback through our survey and more!

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Facing the Giants has a running time of approximately 112 minutes and is rated PG.  Fireproof has a running time of approximately 122 minutes and is rated PG.  Flywheel has a running time of approximately 120 minutes and is not rated.  Artwork and digital clips are available at www.sphepublicity.com. Visit Sony Home Entertainment on the Web at www.SonyPictures.com.

Facing the Giants

Fireproof/Facing the Giants/Flywheel DVD Box Set