“300: The Complete Experience” in Blu-Ray Available July 21 From Warner Home Video
(May 12, 2009 – Burbank, CA) – Experience “300” in a whole new way when the cutting-edge, heart-pounding visual masterpiece from filmmaker Zack Snyder (“Watchmen”) marches onto home screens as “300: The Complete Experience” in Blu-ray July 21, to coincide with Snyder’s “Watchmen” and “Watchmen Director’s Cut” DVD and Blu-ray debut. All are from Warner Home Video.
In 2008, “300” remained in the top 5 for theatrical catalog titles and was among the top 20 best-selling Hi-Def titles. With intense action-packed and visually stunning CGI graphics, it is the perfect film for an enhanced Blu-ray experience now with two hours of new bonus content.
First up, Warner Home Video adds a new dimension with the special feature: “The Complete 300: A Comprehensive Immersion,” an interactive picture-in-picture experience that allows viewers to explore exclusive behind-the-scenes features and interviews from three unique perspectives – all while watching the film.
Also included is the Warner Bros. BD-Live™ features Media Center (to view exclusive content); Live Community Screenings (virtual screenings for friends to watch together, now invited through Facebook) and “My WB Commentary” (lets you record and post a Picture-in-Picture commentary right over the film, then share it and rate it).
Additional bonus features include a new full length picture-in-picture commentary by director Snyder, interviews with Frank Miller, plus a bonus digital copy of the theatrical version of “300.”
“300: The Complete Experience” will be packaged in a collectible 40-page Blu-ray book and will retail for $39.99 SRP. Orders are due June 16.
Special Features
“The Complete 300: A Comprehensive Immersion”
• Includes an introduction by Zack Snyder detailing how the feature functions.
• NEW interactive picture-in-picture experience provides 3 unique perspectives to explore while watching the film:
• “Audio Commentary” by director Zack Snyder, writer Kurt Johnstad and director of photography Larry Fong.
• “The 300- Fact or Fiction?” - Historians, authors and filmmakers reveal how much of the movie is based on fact. (HD)
• “Who Were The Spartans: The Warriors of 300” - The customs and ways of life of the Spartans used by the actors and filmmakers to build their characters. (HD)
• “Preparing for Battle: The Original Test Footage” - See how Frank Miller’s images were used in a video montage that evolved into the fight scene test and ultimately convinced the studio to make the movie. (HD)
• “Frank Miller Tapes” - We'll show how the outspoken Miller continued to push his limits to realize his epic graphic novel, “300,” in the world of theatrical film. (HD)
• “Making of 300” - A look at how the movie was made.
• “Making 300 in Images” - Rapid fire stills from the first day of production to the last.
• “Webisodes” - Behind the scenes peeks on the set of 300.
• Warner Bros. BD Live - Features include Media Center, My WB Commentary, and Live Community Screening “Media Center” is a hub for trailers, features and content:
• 38-Page Book Packaging – Includes a comprehensive walk-through of the navigation of The Complete Experience and additional production notes and biographies. Synopsis The epic graphic novel by Frank Miller (“Sin City”) assaults the screen with the blood, thunder and awe of its ferocious visual style faithfully recreated in an intense blend of live-action and CGI animation. Retelling the ancient Battle of Thermopylae, the film depicts the titanic clash in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans faced off against Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his massive Persian army. In spite of insurmountable odds, they fought to the death to defend their honor and freedom, inspiring all of Greece to unite against the enemy. Note: All enhanced content listed above is subject to change. Warner Home Video Blu-ray™ Hi-Def Discs offer resolution six times higher than standard definition DVDs, as well as extraordinarily vibrant contrast and color and beautifully crisp sound. The new formats also provide 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.# # #
• NEW interactive picture-in-picture experience provides 3 unique perspectives to explore while watching the film:
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• “Creating A Legend”: Frank Miller and Zack Snyder Interpret a Classic Tale - Holding true to Frank Miller’s love of history and the importance of bringing a pure adaptation to screen in this tale-based account.
• “Bringing The Legend To Life”: Building a World From a Comic - Blending the most talented and creative minds together to bring Frank Miller’s art to life in cinematic form.
• “The History Behind The Myth”: The Real Story of The Hot Gates - A rich and historical perspective on the Spartans and this legendary landmark.
• “Audio Commentary” by director Zack Snyder, writer Kurt Johnstad and director of photography Larry Fong.
• “The 300- Fact or Fiction?” - Historians, authors and filmmakers reveal how much of the movie is based on fact. (HD)
• “Who Were The Spartans: The Warriors of 300” - The customs and ways of life of the Spartans used by the actors and filmmakers to build their characters. (HD)
• “Preparing for Battle: The Original Test Footage” - See how Frank Miller’s images were used in a video montage that evolved into the fight scene test and ultimately convinced the studio to make the movie. (HD)
• “Frank Miller Tapes” - We'll show how the outspoken Miller continued to push his limits to realize his epic graphic novel, “300,” in the world of theatrical film. (HD)
• “Making of 300” - A look at how the movie was made.
• “Making 300 in Images” - Rapid fire stills from the first day of production to the last.
• “Webisodes” - Behind the scenes peeks on the set of 300.
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“Production Design”
“Wardrobe”
“Stunt Work”
“Lena Headey; Adapting The Graphic Novel”
“Gerard Butler; Rodrigo Santoro; Training The Actors”
“Culture of The Sparta City/State”
“ A Glimpse from the Set - Making 300 the Movie”
“Scene Studies from 300”
“Fantastic Characters of 300”
• Warner Bros. BD Live - Features include Media Center, My WB Commentary, and Live Community Screening “Media Center” is a hub for trailers, features and content:
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• You can get sneak peeks of upcoming Warner Bros. films, and rate trailers
• You can access Exclusive Content such as interviews, featurettes, and more only seen through WB BD-Live
• You can access Photo Galleries and other special features
• 38-Page Book Packaging – Includes a comprehensive walk-through of the navigation of The Complete Experience and additional production notes and biographies. Synopsis The epic graphic novel by Frank Miller (“Sin City”) assaults the screen with the blood, thunder and awe of its ferocious visual style faithfully recreated in an intense blend of live-action and CGI animation. Retelling the ancient Battle of Thermopylae, the film depicts the titanic clash in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans faced off against Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his massive Persian army. In spite of insurmountable odds, they fought to the death to defend their honor and freedom, inspiring all of Greece to unite against the enemy. Note: All enhanced content listed above is subject to change. Warner Home Video Blu-ray™ Hi-Def Discs offer resolution six times higher than standard definition DVDs, as well as extraordinarily vibrant contrast and color and beautifully crisp sound. The new formats also provide 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.