“The Adventures Of Robin Hood” - Starring Errol Flynn, The Premiere Swashbuckler Of The Sound Era, Olivia De Havilland, Basil Rathbone And Claude Rains - Debuts On Blu-ray™ Hi-Def August 26 From Warner Home Video
(July 1, 2008 – Burbank, CA) – On August 26, Warner Home Video will release on Blu-ray™ Hi-Def one of the most colorful and quintessentially romantic swashbuckling adventures in film history. “The Adventures of Robin Hood” received four Academy Award® nominations, including Best Picture, ultimately winning three (for Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction and Best Music, Original Score). In 1995, the film was selected for preservation in the United States Film Registry.
“The Adventures of Robin Hood,” restored with Warner’s patented Ultra-Resolution process, was one of the few major 1930’s motion pictures filmed in Technicolor. This Blu-ray™ Hi-Def™ version will sell for $28.99 SRP. Orders are due July 22.
About the Movie
“The Adventures of Robin Hood” (1938) is based on the classic English legend of Sherwood Forest. Errol Flynn, who performed many of the stunts himself, is at his athletic, romantic best in a role originally intended for James Cagney. Olivia de Havilland and consummate screen villains Basil Rathbone (Sir Guy of Gisbourne) and Claude Rains, round out the all-star cast.
In this rousing family adventure, nobleman Robin, the Earl of Locksley (Flynn), becomes an outlaw when he opposes Prince John’s (Claude Rains) attempt to capture the throne from brother Richard the Lionhearted (Ian Hunter), King of England. Robin escapes to Sherwood Forest where he recruits his band of Merrie Men to help with the resistance. Assuming the name of Robin Hood, he robs the rich to aid the poor, heavily taxed at the hands of the Sheriff of Nottingham (Melville Cooper). At the same time, he falls in love with Maid Marian (de Havilland). When Marian is captured, Robin and his men storm Nottingham Castle, rescue her and win back the crown.
Special Features:
•Commentary by Rudy Behlmer
• Intro by Leonard Maltin
•Newsreel
• Freddie Rich and His Orchestra
• “Katnip Kollege” (Presented in full 1080p HiDef)
• “The Adventures of Robin Hood” (selection only)
• “Welcome to Sherwood: Story of the Adventures of Robin Hood”
• “Glorious Technicolor” [1998 TCM documentary]
• “A Journey of Sherwood Forest”
• “Robin Hood Through the Ages”
• “Robin Hood Daffy” (1958 WB Cartoon - presented in full 1080p HiDef)
• “Rabbit Hood” (1949 WB Cartoon - presented in full 1080p HiDef)
• “Breakdowns of 1938” (1938 Short)
• “Cavalcade of Archery” (1945 WB Short)
• “The Cruise of the Zaca” (1952 WB Short)
• “Splitting the Arrow Galleries”
• Music Only Track
• Erich Wolfgang Korngold Piano Sessions (audio only)
• Radio Broadcast Robin Hood Radio Show (audio only)
• Outtakes
• 13 Trailers! Warner Home Video BLU-RAY™ HI-DEF offers resolution six times higher than standard definition DVDs, as well as extraordinarily vibrant contrast and color and beautifully crisp sound. The new format also provides a higher level of interactivity, with instant access to extra features via a seamless menu-bar where viewers can enjoy features without leaving or interrupting the film. With operations in 90 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.# # #
• Intro by Leonard Maltin
•Newsreel
• Freddie Rich and His Orchestra
• “Katnip Kollege” (Presented in full 1080p HiDef)
• “The Adventures of Robin Hood” (selection only)
• “Welcome to Sherwood: Story of the Adventures of Robin Hood”
• “Glorious Technicolor” [1998 TCM documentary]
• “A Journey of Sherwood Forest”
• “Robin Hood Through the Ages”
• “Robin Hood Daffy” (1958 WB Cartoon - presented in full 1080p HiDef)
• “Rabbit Hood” (1949 WB Cartoon - presented in full 1080p HiDef)
• “Breakdowns of 1938” (1938 Short)
• “Cavalcade of Archery” (1945 WB Short)
• “The Cruise of the Zaca” (1952 WB Short)
• “Splitting the Arrow Galleries”
• Music Only Track
• Erich Wolfgang Korngold Piano Sessions (audio only)
• Radio Broadcast Robin Hood Radio Show (audio only)
• Outtakes
• 13 Trailers! Warner Home Video BLU-RAY™ HI-DEF offers resolution six times higher than standard definition DVDs, as well as extraordinarily vibrant contrast and color and beautifully crisp sound. The new format also provides a higher level of interactivity, with instant access to extra features via a seamless menu-bar where viewers can enjoy features without leaving or interrupting the film. With operations in 90 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.