|
|
 |
 |
 |
10-20-2005, 02:51 AM
|
#1 of 15 
|
|
Ronald Epstein
Owner
Join Date: Jul 1997
Local Time: 05:41 PM
Local Date: 10-13-2008
Posts: 23,431
|
USHE Press Release: Cinderella Man
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES
OSCAR(r) WINNERS RUSSELL CROWE, RENÉE ZELLWEGER, RON HOWARD AND BRIAN GRAZER UNITE FOR ONE OF THE YEAR'S MOST POWERFUL AND INSPIRING FILMS
CINDERELLA MAN
DVD Release and Two-Disc Edition Boxed Set Available
December 6, 2005
"One of the Best Movies Ever" - Larry King, CNN
Universal City, California, October 19, 2005 - Cinderella Man, the inspirational and heroic true American story starring Oscar(r)-winners Russell Crowe and Renée Zellweger, arrives on DVD and VHS on December 6, 2005 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. From the Academy Award(r) winning duo of filmmakers Ron Howard and Brian Grazer (A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13), comes the uplifting story about second chances, a wife's determination and one man's desperate fight to keep his family together against seemingly unbeatable odds. The single-disc DVD release, available in widescreen and full frame, is priced at $29.98 SRP and a widescreen two-disc Collector's Edition boxed set containing additional bonus features and exclusive collectibles is priced at $44.98 SRP. Both versions also feature DVS(r) (Descriptive Video Service) of the film intended for blind and low-vision audiences.
In yet another critically acclaimed performance praised by reviewers across the country, Russell Crowe portrays James J. Braddock, an unlikely hero whose decency, dedication and determination to face any adversity for those he loved inspired an entire nation. Renée Zellweger (Bridget Jones's
Diary, Chicago, Cold Mountain), co-stars as his fiercely devoted wife Mae, and Golden Globe( nominee Paul Giamatti (Sideways, American Splendor) plays his irrepressible manager, Joe Gould. The standout-supporting cast includes Craig Bierko (The Thirteenth Floor, The Long Kiss Goodnight) as the arrogant heavyweight champ Max Baer and Bruce McGill (Collateral, Runaway Jury) as hardball fight promoter Jimmy Johnston. Cliff Hollingsworth and Oscar(r) winner Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind; I, Robot) wrote the screenplay based on Braddock's amazing life.
KNOCKOUT REVIEWS
Film critics are proclaiming Cinderella Man a winner! Larry King calls the film "one of the best movies ever" and Richard Roeper of "Ebert & Roeper" calls it "rousing, thrilling, inspirational." "USA Today" gives it four stars out of four, while "Rolling Stone's" Peter Travers dubs it "the classic American tale of the family man triumphant."
HEAVYWEIGHT BONUS FEATURES
The Cinderella Man DVD contains in-depth features about the making of the film and the life of James J. Braddock:
SIDE A
Feature Commentary with Director Ron Howard
Feature Commentary with Writer Akiva Goldsman
Feature Commentary with Writer Cliff Hollingsworth
DVS
SIDE B
Deleted Scenes with Commentary by Director Ron Howard
The Fight Card: Casting Cinderella Man
Interviews with the cast, director, producer and casting director provide insight to the casting process that was so integral to this film's success.
The Man, The Movie, The Legend: A Filmmaking Journey
Director Ron Howard, Russell Crowe, Director of Photography Salvatore Totino, Costume Designer Daniel Orlandi and Make-Up artist David Anderson discuss what it takes to help transform Russell Crowe into Jim Braddock.
For the Record: A History in Boxing
Focus on Angelo Dundee/history of boxing - The legendary trainer takes viewers through the history of boxing, commenting both on camera and off to NBC archival footage.
Ringside Seats
Focus on original Braddock/Baer match - Director Ron Howard, writer Akiva Goldsman, writer Norman Mailer, and producer Brian Grazer watch and comment on the original Braddock and Baer fight in a casual, sit down environment.
Jim Braddock: The Friends & Family Behind The Legend
The family of Jim Braddock sits down to discuss the legend of Jim Braddock and what it means for his story to be brought to the big screen.
The Cinderella Man Collector's Edition contains additional deleted scenes and explores the life and times of James J. Braddock's world. Also included is an intimate video diary from Russell Crowe about his preparation for the role:
Additional Deleted Scenes with Commentary By Director Ron Howard
Russell Crowe's Personal Journey: Becoming Jim Braddock
Follow Russell Crowe to his home in Australia as he develops the skills and talent of James Braddock's boxing style. Boxing Trainer Angelo Dundee, Fight Choreographer Nick Powell, and the boxers from Cinderella Man train at Russell's home outside of Sydney before production begins.
Pre-Fight Preparations
Focus on script - In-depth discussion with the writers on the development of the script. The cast, production designer, costume designer and cinematographer discuss what attracted them to this project.
Lights, Camera, Action: The Fight From Every Angle
Focus on cinematography/choreography - During this multi-angle feature, Director Ron Howard and Director of Photography Salvatore Totino, will explain why it was important to have so many cameras on the set.
Braddock vs. Baer Fight Footage
The authentic James J. Braddock vs. Max Baer fight from 1935.
Photo Montage
The Sound of the Bell
Focus on music/score - An in-depth discussion with Director Ron Howard and his composer, Thomas Newman, on scoring the film.
Cinderella Man Music Featurette
SYNOPSIS
Academy Award( winners Russell Crowe and Renée Zellweger star in this triumphant, powerfully inspiring true story. In a time when America needed a champion, an unlikely hero would arise, proving how hard a man would fight to win a second chance for his family and himself. Suddenly thrust into the national spotlight, boxer Jim Braddock would defy the odds against him and stun the world with one of the greatest comebacks in history. Driven by love for his family, he willed an impossible dream to come true.
For more information please visit: www.cinderellamanmovie.com.
CAST & FILMMAKERS
Director: Ron Howard
Screenplay By: Cliff Hollingsworth, Akiva Goldsman
Story By: Cliff Hollingsworth
Produced By: Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Penny Marshall
Executive Producers: Todd Hallowell
Director of Photography: Salvatore Totino
Production Designer: Wynn Thomas
Edited By: Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill
Costume Designer: Daniel Orlandi
Music By: Thomas Newman
Cast: Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger, Paul Giamatti, Craig Bierko, Paddy Considine, Bruce McGill, David Huband, Rosemarie DeWitt, Linda Kash
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: December 6, 2005
Copyright: 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98 SRP (Single Disc); $44.98 SRP (Collector's Edition)
Selection Numbers: 22119 (Widescreen); 25839 (Full Frame); 28707 Collector's Edition
Running Time: 2 Hours 25 Minutes
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 (Anamorphic Widescreen); 1.33:1 (Full Frame)
Rating: PG-13 for intense boxing violence and some language
Technical Info: English Audio Dolby Digital 5.1/DVS; French Audio Dolby Digital 5.1; English, Spanish and French Subtitles
VHS
Street Date: December 6, 2005
Copyright: 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98 SRP (19.95 MAP)
Selection Numbers: 60191
Running Time: 2 Hours 25 Minutes
Aspect Ratio: Full Frame
Rating: PG-13 for intense boxing violence and some language
Audio: Hi-Fi Stereo Surround
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
10-20-2005, 03:51 AM
|
#2 of 15
|
|
Chris Caine
Member
Location: Suva, Fiji
Join Date: Sep 1999
Local Time: 09:41 AM
Local Date: 10-14-2008
Posts: 2,641
|
Double sided disc? Thumbs down right there if it is.
|
|
|
|
10-20-2005, 05:39 AM
|
#3 of 15
|
|
Member
Location: Sacramento, CA
Join Date: Apr 1999
Local Time: 09:41 PM
Local Date: 10-13-2008
Posts: 5,247
|
I'll be more likely to buy it if it IS a double-sided disc rather than another unnecessary 2-disc set. This is one of the worst-titled movies to come along in a long time though!
|
|
|
|
|
10-20-2005, 07:26 AM
|
#4 of 15
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Local Time: 09:41 PM
Local Date: 10-13-2008
Posts: 2,432
|
My favorite film of the year so far, but with Universal & DVD-18, I'll be passing. 
"Shoot a few scenes out of focus. I want to win the foreign film award."
Billy Wilder
"This business has come a long way in the last 30 years, but why should I depress you"
I.A.L. Diamond on the Movie Business (1986)
|
|
|
|
|
10-20-2005, 11:27 AM
|
#5 of 15
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Local Time: 05:41 PM
Local Date: 10-13-2008
Posts: 213
|
Quote:
Braddock vs. Baer Fight Footage
The authentic James J. Braddock vs. Max Baer fight from 1935. |
Wow, that's really cool.
|
|
|
|
|
11-29-2005, 07:07 AM
|
#6 of 15
|
|
Chris Caine
Member
Location: Suva, Fiji
Join Date: Sep 1999
Local Time: 09:41 AM
Local Date: 10-14-2008
Posts: 2,641
|
just watched it.
Good picture.
Decent sound.
GREAT movie. the rare 10/10.
Oscar to Renee again I reckon.
Luckily Horner didn't score - he would have ruined the movie.
|
|
|
|
|
11-30-2005, 10:56 PM
|
#7 of 15
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 1997
Local Time: 04:41 PM
Local Date: 10-13-2008
Posts: 5,286
|
Chris, did you watch the standard or collector's edition?
I'm rather amazed at the actual Braddock vs. Baer newsreel fight footage.
As for the technical aspects of the movie, the cinematography was just amazing--the supplements showing how it was filmed are fascinating.
And the movie itself is wonderful--this ain't your father's Rocky.
I'll have a review posted this weekend.
- Steve
|
|
|
|
|
12-01-2005, 04:28 AM
|
#8 of 15
|
|
Chris Caine
Member
Location: Suva, Fiji
Join Date: Sep 1999
Local Time: 09:41 AM
Local Date: 10-14-2008
Posts: 2,641
|
As much as I hate double-sided discs, the Collector's too rich for my blood.
father's Rocky? am part of Rocky, lol. but I would describe CMan as a better version of Rocky, timeless in the sense it is historical.
|
|
|
|
|
12-01-2005, 08:29 AM
|
#9 of 15
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Local Time: 09:41 PM
Local Date: 10-13-2008
Posts: 2,432
|
Can somebody confirm that this is definitely a double-sided disc?
I want this title v | |
