‘Tis The Season To Unwrap The Latest And Greatest Collection Of Sports Holiday Gifts: Available On DVD From Warner Home Video
(September 16, 2003 – Burbank, CA) – On November 18, finding that special holiday gift for any sports fan will be easier than ever, as Warner Home Video (WHV) stuffs stockings full of the ultimate DVD titles featuring the greatest moments and legends of the NFL, NHL and NBA. All-new releases honor the personal and professional triumphs of “The Great One,” Wayne Gretzky, in the two-disc “NHL Ultimate Gretzky” available for $26.95 SRP (no MAP), and the golden days of football in the five-disc “NFL Super Bowl I – X: Collector’s Set” available for $64.92 SRP (no MAP). The world’s most enduring sports icon, Michael Jordan, tops off the collection with the two-disc re-release of “NBA Ultimate Jordan” available for the new low price of $19.98 SRP.
“Warner Home Video has assembled an extraordinary collection of sports DVD titles that will make the perfect gift for fans during the holiday season,” said Jeff Baker, WHV, Vice President Non-theatrical Franchise Marketing. “Sports fans of all ages will treasure the remarkable collections honoring the leagues’ in-depth histories, behind-the-scenes stories and greatest athletes.”
“NHL Ultimate Gretzky”
“NFL Films Super Bowl Collection: Super Bowl I – X”
“NBA Ultimate Jordan”
“NFL Complete History of the Green Bay Packers / Ice Bowl”
“NFL Complete History of the Dallas Cowboys”
WHV is launching several league catalog titles at prices designed to move volume. These evergreen titles were proven winners when they were initially released and will act as great impulse titles at the new pricing levels. Celebrate the best moments in the history of the NBA with two classics. Denzel Washington hosts “NBA at 50,” available for the first time on DVD for $12.98 SRP, featuring a golden anniversary look at the game, players and coaches who helped create NBA history. “NBA 100 Greatest Plays” is the ultimate collection of the most spectacular plays in NBA history and is available on DVD for a new low price of $12.98 SRP. Stock up on must-have DVDs including “NBA Allen Iverson: The Answer” are available for the new low price of $12.98 SRP, respectively.
Consumers can round out their collections with “NHL Lord Stanley’s Cup” featuring Denis Leary telling the story of the Stanley Cup from inception to where the cup travels every summer. Fans get a behind-the-scenes pass in “NHL All Access” where they get amazing insight from key NHL players. Both “NHL Lord Stanley’s Cup” and “NHL All Access” are must haves for every hockey fan and are available on DVD at the low price of $12.98 SRP.
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With operations in 78 international territories Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video’s film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment. # # #