“Risky Business 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition” Debuts September 16 On DVD And Blu-ray™ Hi-Def
(June 30, 2008 – Burbank, CA) – On September 16, in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of “Risky Business,” Tom Cruise again grabs his air guitar, cranks up Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock and Roll” and dances his way back into the hearts of millions in the film that launched him into superstardom. Warner Home Video will be releasing two sexy new versions of the “Risky Business 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition.” Packaged in a new o-sleeve, the standard definition will sell for $19.97 SRP and the Two-Disc Blu-ray™ Hi-Def for $28.99 SRP. Order due date is August 12.
Both versions of the “Risky Business 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition” have been restored and remastered with 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio and boast special bonus content including an all-new 25th anniversary retrospective documentary “The Dream is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business” in both standard and high definition formats as well as screen tests and the director’s cut of the final scene. An in-depth audio commentary with Tom Cruise, Paul Brickman and Jon Avnet is available on the DVD only. Also available exclusive to the Blu-ray™ Hi-Def Edition is a video commentary with Tom Cruise, Paul Brickman and Jon Avnet and a digital copy of the film compatible with iTunes® and Windows Media devices™ which allows consumers a single non-transferable download of the full-length feature to their PC or iPod.
“Risky Business” started it all for Cruise who has since been nominated for three Academy Awards® and six Golden Globes®, winning three of the latter (Best Performance by an Actor for “Born on the Fourth of July” and “Jerry Maguire” plus Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for “Magnolia”). His other memorable starring roles include “All the Right Moves,” “Top Gun,” “Rain Man,” “Days of Thunder,” “A Few Good Men,” “Interview with the Vampire,” the “Mission Impossible” series, “Collateral” and “War of the Worlds.”
Said Jeff Baker, Warner Home Video Executive Vice President and General Manager, Theatrical Catalog, “In his 25 years in the business, Tom Cruise has become the epitome of a true Hollywood star. We are very proud to be releasing this timeless classic and the film that became his breakthrough role.”
Synopsis
Joel Goodsen (Cruise) is a high school senior who is tired of being Mr. All American, facing ‘traumatic’ decisions such as which Ivy League college to attend. His life takes a totally unexpected turn when he meets a sexy call girl (Rebecca De Mornay) who transforms his house into a brothel while his parents are away, and at the same time transforms his entire perspective.
“RISKY BUSINESS 25th ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION”
• Restored and remastered feature with all new 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio
• “The Dream is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business” (All new 25th anniversary retrospective documentary on the making of “Risky Business” featuring interviews with Tom Cruise and cast)
• Audio commentary with Tom Cruise, director Paul Brickman and producer Jon Avnet
• Director’s cut of the final scene from “Risky Business” (with introduction by Paul Brickman)
• Original screen tests with Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay
• Theatrical trailer “RISKY BUSINESS 25TH ANNIVERSARY TWO-DISC BLU-RAY™ HI-DEF DELUXE EDITION” • Restored and remastered feature with all new 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio
• “The Dream is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business” (All new 25th anniversary retrospective documentary on the making of “Risky Business” featuring interviews with Tom Cruise and cast (in Hi-Def format)
• Director’s cut of the final scene from “Risky Business” (with introduction by Paul Brickman)
• Original screen tests with Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay
• Theatrical trailer Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def Exclusive Content • Video commentary with Tom Cruise, director Paul Brickman, and producer Jon Avnet (in Hi-Def format)
• Digital copy of the feature film Note: All enhanced content listed above is subject to change. 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 Dream is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business” (All new 25th anniversary retrospective documentary on the making of “Risky Business” featuring interviews with Tom Cruise and cast)
• Audio commentary with Tom Cruise, director Paul Brickman and producer Jon Avnet
• Director’s cut of the final scene from “Risky Business” (with introduction by Paul Brickman)
• Original screen tests with Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay
• Theatrical trailer “RISKY BUSINESS 25TH ANNIVERSARY TWO-DISC BLU-RAY™ HI-DEF DELUXE EDITION” • Restored and remastered feature with all new 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio
• “The Dream is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business” (All new 25th anniversary retrospective documentary on the making of “Risky Business” featuring interviews with Tom Cruise and cast (in Hi-Def format)
• Director’s cut of the final scene from “Risky Business” (with introduction by Paul Brickman)
• Original screen tests with Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay
• Theatrical trailer Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def Exclusive Content • Video commentary with Tom Cruise, director Paul Brickman, and producer Jon Avnet (in Hi-Def format)
• Digital copy of the feature film Note: All enhanced content listed above is subject to change. 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.