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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, November 16, 2005 -- Cinderella Man, the
inspirational and heroic true American story starring Oscar®-winners
Russell Crowe and Renée Zellweger, arrives on DVD and VHS on December 6,
2005 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. From the Academy Award®
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® (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 Globeâ 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® winner
Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind; I, Robot) wrote the screenplay based
on Braddock’s amazing life
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 (Descriptive Video Service)
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 AwardÒ 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: 6019
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 |
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