“Heat” - Director Michael Mann Supervised All-New Transfer Of Al Pacino-Robert De Niro Starrer Which Debuts On Blu-Ray Hi-Def November 3 From Warner Home Video – “The Negotiator” And “Logan’s Run” Also Debut
(July 20, 2009 – Burbank, CA) – Prior to the recent opening of his well-received motion picture “Public Enemies,” director Michael Mann went back into the telecine facility to personally supervise a new high-definition transfer of “Heat,” the crime classic that starred powerhouse duo Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. “The Negotiator” and “Logan’s Run” join the high action in high definition -- all on November 3 from Warner Home Video. Special features for all three films include commentaries, documentary, deleted scenes and trailers.
“Heat,” “The Negotiator” and “Logan’s Run” will sell separately for $28.99 SRP each. Orders are due September 29.
About The Films
“Heat”
An L.A. cop (Al Pacino) becomes fixated on a deadly thief (Robert De Niro) and his crew (Val Kilmer, Jon Voight) who are wreaking havoc on the streets of the city. This crime drama features one of the most spectacular shootouts in film history as De Niro and Kilmer rip through downtown Los Angeles with both guns blazing.
Special Features:
• “Commentary by Michael Mann”
• “The Making of Heat”
• “Pacino and De Niro: The Conversation”
• “Return to the Scene of the Crime”
• Deleted Scenes
• Theatrical Trailers “The Negotiator” Starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey, the film is a taut tale of a former FBI hostage negotiator who, after being framed for murder, tries to clear his name by taking several people hostage in order to uncover the guilty party. Special Features • “The Eleventh Hour: Stories From Real-Life Negotiators”
• “On Location: Why Chicago”
• Theatrical Trailer “Logan’s Run” A sci-fi movie taking place in the 23rd century, “Logan’s Run” stars Michael York (Logan) as a man living in a futuristic society who goes on the run to escape the required ceremonial death ritual for all citizens who reach the age of 30. With fine performances from Richard Jordan and Peter Ustinov, the film earned a special Oscar® for visual effects, and was nominated for two Academy Awards®- for Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography. Special Features • Commentary by Michael Anderson, Michael York & Bill Thomas
• “A Look Into the 23rd Century”
• Theatrical Trailer Note: All enhanced content listed above is subject to change. Warner Home Video Blu-ray 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.# # #
• “The Making of Heat”
• “Pacino and De Niro: The Conversation”
• “Return to the Scene of the Crime”
• Deleted Scenes
• Theatrical Trailers “The Negotiator” Starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey, the film is a taut tale of a former FBI hostage negotiator who, after being framed for murder, tries to clear his name by taking several people hostage in order to uncover the guilty party. Special Features • “The Eleventh Hour: Stories From Real-Life Negotiators”
• “On Location: Why Chicago”
• Theatrical Trailer “Logan’s Run” A sci-fi movie taking place in the 23rd century, “Logan’s Run” stars Michael York (Logan) as a man living in a futuristic society who goes on the run to escape the required ceremonial death ritual for all citizens who reach the age of 30. With fine performances from Richard Jordan and Peter Ustinov, the film earned a special Oscar® for visual effects, and was nominated for two Academy Awards®- for Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography. Special Features • Commentary by Michael Anderson, Michael York & Bill Thomas
• “A Look Into the 23rd Century”
• Theatrical Trailer Note: All enhanced content listed above is subject to change. Warner Home Video Blu-ray 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.