“The Polar Express Presented In 3-D” On Blu-ray™ Hi-Def And DVD Debuts October 28 From Warner Home Video
(August 18, 2008 – Burbank, CA) – “The Polar Express,” the beloved classic and one of Warner Home Video and Shangri-La Entertainment’s all-time best-selling family DVDs, is pulling into the station October 28 for the first time presented in eye-popping 3-D on Blu-ray™ High-Def and DVD. With this dazzling new technology that includes four sets of 3-D glasses, the whole family can experience the magical journey to the North Pole together like never before. Just in time for holiday gift giving both will also include the original theatrical 2-D version. “The Polar Express Presented in 3-D” will sell for $34.99 SRP in Blu-ray™ High-Def and $20.97 SRP on DVD. Orders are due September 23.
Synopsis
“The Polar Express Presented in 3-D” joins a cherished group of holiday films like “It’s A Wonderful Life,” “A Christmas Story,” “Miracle On 34th Street,” and “A Christmas Carol” to be part of family celebrations at this time of year.
“The Polar Express” is based on the beloved Caldecott Medal children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg about a doubting young boy who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. He embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. “The Polar Express” – which has sold nearly 7 million copies in print and ranked #2 on the National Education Association’s Teachers Top 100 Books for Children – was selected as “Critics Choice” by the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA); won the Grammy® for Best Song Written For a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media and was honored with a Golden Globe® nomination for Best Original Song and three Academy Award® nominations including Best Original Song, Sound and Sound Editing.
Blu-ray™ Hi-Def Special Features in 2-D
• “Smokey and Steamer Song” not seen in theaters
• “You Look Familiar”: The many Polar faces of Tom Hanks
• “A Genuine ticket to Ride”: 5 featurettes
• “True Inspirations”: Profiling author Chris Van Allsburg
• “Believe”: Josh Groban performance and behind the scenes
• “Flurry of Effects”: 5 motion-capture sessions
• “Snow Angels”: Moviemakers’ Christmas memories
• Theatrical trailer Note: All enhanced content listed above is subject to change. Castle Rock Entertainment Presents, in Association with Shangri-La Entertainment, a Playtone / ImageMovers / Golden Mean Production of a Robert Zemeckis Film: Tom Hanks in “The Polar Express.” Directed by Robert Zemeckis from a screenplay by Zemeckis & William Broyles, Jr., the film is produced by Steve Starkey, Robert Zemeckis, Gary Goetzman and William Teitler and is based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg. Tom Hanks, Jack Rapke and Chris Van Allsburg are the executive producers. The production team includes directors of photography Don Burgess, A.S.C. and Robert Presley; production designers Rick Carter and Doug Chiang; and editors Jeremiah O’Driscoll & R. Orlando Duenas. Senior visual effects supervisors are Ken Ralston and Jerome Chen. Co-producer is Steven Boyd. Music score is by Alan Silvestri, and original songs by Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri. “The Polar Express” is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. Soundtrack album on Warner Sunset/Reprise Records. This film is rated G by the MPAA. For more information, please visit www.polarexpressmovie.com. 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. “The Polar Express,” the Original Theatrical 2-D Version, will also be part of the Blu-ray™ Hi-Def “Essential Holiday Collection” (4-Pack). Other titles include: “A Christmas Story,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and “Elf.” Street date is October 28. Order due date is September 23.# # #
• “You Look Familiar”: The many Polar faces of Tom Hanks
• “A Genuine ticket to Ride”: 5 featurettes
• “True Inspirations”: Profiling author Chris Van Allsburg
• “Believe”: Josh Groban performance and behind the scenes
• “Flurry of Effects”: 5 motion-capture sessions
• “Snow Angels”: Moviemakers’ Christmas memories
• Theatrical trailer Note: All enhanced content listed above is subject to change. Castle Rock Entertainment Presents, in Association with Shangri-La Entertainment, a Playtone / ImageMovers / Golden Mean Production of a Robert Zemeckis Film: Tom Hanks in “The Polar Express.” Directed by Robert Zemeckis from a screenplay by Zemeckis & William Broyles, Jr., the film is produced by Steve Starkey, Robert Zemeckis, Gary Goetzman and William Teitler and is based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg. Tom Hanks, Jack Rapke and Chris Van Allsburg are the executive producers. The production team includes directors of photography Don Burgess, A.S.C. and Robert Presley; production designers Rick Carter and Doug Chiang; and editors Jeremiah O’Driscoll & R. Orlando Duenas. Senior visual effects supervisors are Ken Ralston and Jerome Chen. Co-producer is Steven Boyd. Music score is by Alan Silvestri, and original songs by Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri. “The Polar Express” is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. Soundtrack album on Warner Sunset/Reprise Records. This film is rated G by the MPAA. For more information, please visit www.polarexpressmovie.com. 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. “The Polar Express,” the Original Theatrical 2-D Version, will also be part of the Blu-ray™ Hi-Def “Essential Holiday Collection” (4-Pack). Other titles include: “A Christmas Story,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and “Elf.” Street date is October 28. Order due date is September 23.