UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ --
OVERVIEW: The inimitable prankster Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan) launches another inspired comedy offensive in the boisterous Bruno, coming to Blu-Ray((TM)) Hi-Def and DVD on November 17, 2009 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
As in the hugely popular Borat, Sacha Baron Cohen once again creates improvised pandemonium, this time as an Austrian TV host searching for fame and fortune in America, ensnaring everyone he meets in hilariously unpredictable, unscripted and unsuspecting ways.
Featuring an hour of exclusive footage of deleted scenes not shown in theaters and a revealing commentary by Sasha Baron Cohen & director Larry Charles about how some of the film's unbelievably funny pranks were achieved, Brunohas been hailed even "Funnier than Borat" by Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly and "Uber-hilarity!" by Claudia Puig, USA Today. Hilarious, irreverent, shocking and entertaining, Bruno is the most talked-about comedy of the year.
BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF:
- Exclusive Video Commentary with Sacha Baron Cohen and Director Larry Charles
- BD-LIVE -- Allows viewers to connect to the Internet and access new and exciting exclusive online and interactive features, including My Scenes Sharing and My Chat.
BONUS FEATURES (DVD AND BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF):
- An hour of Alternative, Deleted and Extended Scenes not shown in theaters
- Enhanced Commentary -- Hear in depth stories for selected scenes from Sacha Baron Cohen and director Larry Charles.
- An Interview with Hollywood Agent Lloyd Robinson -- Get the story behind Bruno's real Hollywood agent.
SYNOPSIS: Sacha Baron Cohen (the creator and star of Borat) returns to the big screen in the hilarious adventures of Austria's favorite fashionista, Bruno. In this gleefully anarchic mockumentary, the flamboyant television host loses his homeland talk show, "Funkyzeit," and does what any self-respecting wannabe would do -- he moves to Hollywood to pursue worldwide super-stardom. From worlds of fashion and entertainment to the military, Bruno puts his worst foot forward as Baron Cohen fearlessly tramples the boundaries of good taste in ways that confound celebrities and just plain folks alike. Fans of Baron Cohen's gonzo comedy can look forward to an hour's worth of hysterical scenes not shown in theaters on both the DVD and Blu-ray versions.
CAST AND FILMMAKERS
Directed By: Larry Charles
Screenplay By: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anthony Hines, Dan Mazer, Jeff Schafer, Peter Baynham
Produced By: Sacha Baron Cohen, Monica Levinson, Jay Roach
Director of Photography: Anthony Hardwick, Wolfgang Held
Edited By: Scott M. Davids, James Thomas
Production Designer: Dan Butts, Denise Hudson, David Saenz de Maturana
Costumes By: Jason Alper
Music By: Erran Baron Cohen
Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Bono, Chris Martin, Paula Abdul, LaToya Jackson, Snoop Dog, Slash, Sting
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def
Street Date: November 17, 2009
Copyright: 2009 Universal Pictures
Selection Number: 61106141
Price: $39.98 SRP
Running Time: 1 Hour, 22 Minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Rating: R (for pervasive strong and crude sexual content, graphic nudity and language)
Technical Info: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French and Spanish DTS Surround 5.1, English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: November 17, 2009
Copyright: 2009 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61102082
Price: $29.98 SRP
Running Time: 1 Hour, 22 Minutes
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Rating: R
Technical Info: English, French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles
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