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Great-looking actors, glossy locations and a knock-down, drag-out girlfight...”
Claudia Puig / USA Today
“A compelling reminder that Hell still hath no fury like a woman scorned...”
Kam Williams / NewsBlaze
Idris Elba, Beyoncé Knowles and Ali Larter Star
In the Most Talked About Thriller of the Year
OBSESSED
Love is War This August 4, 2009,
On Blu-ray™ & DVD
Loaded With Thrilling Bonus Features!
Culver City, CA (6/8/09) – Temperatures will rise this summer when the sexy hit thriller OBSESSED debuts on Blu-ray and DVD this August 4, 2009, from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. A hot cast led by Beyoncé Knowles (Cadillac Records, Dreamgirls), Idris Elba (American Gangster, TV’s “The Wire”) and Ali Larter (TV’s “Heroes”, Resident Evil: Extinction) star in this steamy, suspenseful story of a successful businessman whose world unravels when he becomes the target of an alluring, predatory female coworker. OBSESSED first wowed audiences in theatres this past April and is now primed to have home entertainment viewers obsessed with its intriguing tale of deadly romance when it arrives on Blu-ray and DVD, loaded with thrilling bonus features. Featuring bold performances, shocking twists and the most talked about onscreen fight to hit the screen in ages, OBSESSED is guaranteed to seduce movie lovers this August!
OBSESSED stalks its way onto Blu-ray and DVD loaded with tempting bonus features, including the behind-the-scenes featurettes: “Girl Fight!,” in which director Steve Shill and stunt coordinator Lance Gilbert take us through the film’s climactic fight sequence between Beyoncé Knowles and Ali Larter; “Playing Together Nicely,” in which director Steve Shill, producer Will Packer and screenwriter David Loughrey discuss assembling the perfect cast; and “Dressed to Kill,” a costume-themed featurette in which costume designer Maya Lieberman discusses the look of the characters. In addition, the Blu-ray edition of OBSESSED includes a special Digital Copy of the film for playback on PC, Mac, iPod or PSP, plus access to BD-Live™ and loyalty rewards via the Sony Pictures Blu-ray Club. Priced to own at an SRP of $39.95 (Blu-ray) and $28.96 (DVD).
Synopsis
When successful financial advisor Derek Charles (Idris Elba) settles into a new Los Angeles neighborhood with his loving wife Sharon (Beyoncé Knowles) and young son Kyle, everything seems perfect. But when a beautiful temp, Lisa (Ali Larter), joins the firm, Derek’s life takes a strange turn. After a misunderstood encounter at the company Holiday party, Lisa begins to spiral out of control - putting Derek’s career in jeopardy and Sharon’s marriage and life on the line.
OBSESSED marks the feature directorial debut of acclaimed television director Steve Shill, whose credits include the award winning series “Big Love,” “Dexter” and “The Tudors.” It was written by David Loughery (Lakeview Terrace, Money Train) and produced by William Packer (This Christmas, Stomp the Yard). Its solid supporting cast includes Christine Lahti (Smart People, Running on Empty), Jerry O'Connell (TV’s “Crossing Jordan”, Jerry Maguire) and Scout Taylor-Compton (Rob Zombie’s Halloween & H2). The film was released by Screen Gems and has a run time of approximately 108 minutes. It has been rated PG-13 for sexual material including some suggestive dialogue, some violence and thematic content.
DVD and Blu-ray Bonus Material
3 Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes:
Girl Fight! - Director Steve Shill and stunt coordinator Lance Gilbert take us through the film’s climactic fight sequence between Beyoncé Knowles and Ali Larter, while the actresses comment on the fun of getting to fight each other!
Playing Together Nicely - Director Steve Shill and Producer Will Packer discuss the film’s casting, while screenwriter David Loughrey discusses his experiences writing the script and participating in the casting process.
Dressed to Kill - Costume Designer Maya Lieberman discusses the look of the characters costumes and their role in the larger production.
Also, Only on Blu-ray
A Digital Copy of the film for PC, PSP®, Mac or iPod®
BD-Live enabled
Sony Pictures Blu-ray Club provides loyalty rewards for Sony Blu-ray movie fans via BD-Live. For details visit Sony Rewards - BluRay - Sony Rewards
Blu-ray Disc™ Catalog #: 29212
UPC Code: 0-43396-29212-3
SLP: $39.95
DVD Catalog #: 27282
UPC Code: 0-43396-27282-8
SLP: $28.96
Order Date For All: 7/2/09
Claudia Puig / USA Today
“A compelling reminder that Hell still hath no fury like a woman scorned...”
Kam Williams / NewsBlaze
Idris Elba, Beyoncé Knowles and Ali Larter Star
In the Most Talked About Thriller of the Year
OBSESSED
Love is War This August 4, 2009,
On Blu-ray™ & DVD
Loaded With Thrilling Bonus Features!
Culver City, CA (6/8/09) – Temperatures will rise this summer when the sexy hit thriller OBSESSED debuts on Blu-ray and DVD this August 4, 2009, from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. A hot cast led by Beyoncé Knowles (Cadillac Records, Dreamgirls), Idris Elba (American Gangster, TV’s “The Wire”) and Ali Larter (TV’s “Heroes”, Resident Evil: Extinction) star in this steamy, suspenseful story of a successful businessman whose world unravels when he becomes the target of an alluring, predatory female coworker. OBSESSED first wowed audiences in theatres this past April and is now primed to have home entertainment viewers obsessed with its intriguing tale of deadly romance when it arrives on Blu-ray and DVD, loaded with thrilling bonus features. Featuring bold performances, shocking twists and the most talked about onscreen fight to hit the screen in ages, OBSESSED is guaranteed to seduce movie lovers this August!
OBSESSED stalks its way onto Blu-ray and DVD loaded with tempting bonus features, including the behind-the-scenes featurettes: “Girl Fight!,” in which director Steve Shill and stunt coordinator Lance Gilbert take us through the film’s climactic fight sequence between Beyoncé Knowles and Ali Larter; “Playing Together Nicely,” in which director Steve Shill, producer Will Packer and screenwriter David Loughrey discuss assembling the perfect cast; and “Dressed to Kill,” a costume-themed featurette in which costume designer Maya Lieberman discusses the look of the characters. In addition, the Blu-ray edition of OBSESSED includes a special Digital Copy of the film for playback on PC, Mac, iPod or PSP, plus access to BD-Live™ and loyalty rewards via the Sony Pictures Blu-ray Club. Priced to own at an SRP of $39.95 (Blu-ray) and $28.96 (DVD).
Synopsis
When successful financial advisor Derek Charles (Idris Elba) settles into a new Los Angeles neighborhood with his loving wife Sharon (Beyoncé Knowles) and young son Kyle, everything seems perfect. But when a beautiful temp, Lisa (Ali Larter), joins the firm, Derek’s life takes a strange turn. After a misunderstood encounter at the company Holiday party, Lisa begins to spiral out of control - putting Derek’s career in jeopardy and Sharon’s marriage and life on the line.
OBSESSED marks the feature directorial debut of acclaimed television director Steve Shill, whose credits include the award winning series “Big Love,” “Dexter” and “The Tudors.” It was written by David Loughery (Lakeview Terrace, Money Train) and produced by William Packer (This Christmas, Stomp the Yard). Its solid supporting cast includes Christine Lahti (Smart People, Running on Empty), Jerry O'Connell (TV’s “Crossing Jordan”, Jerry Maguire) and Scout Taylor-Compton (Rob Zombie’s Halloween & H2). The film was released by Screen Gems and has a run time of approximately 108 minutes. It has been rated PG-13 for sexual material including some suggestive dialogue, some violence and thematic content.
DVD and Blu-ray Bonus Material
3 Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes:
Girl Fight! - Director Steve Shill and stunt coordinator Lance Gilbert take us through the film’s climactic fight sequence between Beyoncé Knowles and Ali Larter, while the actresses comment on the fun of getting to fight each other!
Playing Together Nicely - Director Steve Shill and Producer Will Packer discuss the film’s casting, while screenwriter David Loughrey discusses his experiences writing the script and participating in the casting process.
Dressed to Kill - Costume Designer Maya Lieberman discusses the look of the characters costumes and their role in the larger production.
Also, Only on Blu-ray
A Digital Copy of the film for PC, PSP®, Mac or iPod®
BD-Live enabled
Sony Pictures Blu-ray Club provides loyalty rewards for Sony Blu-ray movie fans via BD-Live. For details visit Sony Rewards - BluRay - Sony Rewards
Blu-ray Disc™ Catalog #: 29212
UPC Code: 0-43396-29212-3
SLP: $39.95
DVD Catalog #: 27282
UPC Code: 0-43396-27282-8
SLP: $28.96
Order Date For All: 7/2/09
