Warner Home Video Releases “NFL Minnesota Vikings Five Greatest Games” On DVD August 18, 2009
(June 1, 2009 – Burbank, CA) – As Vikings fans prepare for the 2009 NFL season, Warner Home Video (WHV) and NFL Films will showcase their purple pride with the release of “NFL Minnesota Vikings Five Greatest Games.” For the first time ever, Vikings faithful can own the original network broadcasts of five legendary games in franchise lore in one collectible DVD set. “NFL Minnesota Vikings Five Greatest Games” will hit stores August 18 for $39.92 SRP. Order due date is July 14, 2009.
This five-disc DVD set gives fans of the Twin City franchise the chance to relive the greatness of the Vikings’ 1998 season as Randall Cunningham threw for three touchdowns in a spectacular stomping of the Arizona Cardinals. Feel the thunderous ovation in the Metrodome as Adrian Peterson sets an NFL single-game rushing record. Watch as the Vikings kick their way into the 2008 postseason with a last-second 50-yard field goal against the defending champion New York Giants during the season finale. All these moments and more are captured in this action-packed DVD set that will surely leave Vikings fans wanting more!
“The Minnesota Vikings have provided their fans with some amazing moments throughout the years,” said Don Polite, Executive Director, Partner Brands Marketing, Warner Home Video. “This five-disc DVD set illustrates improbable playoff victories, heroic performances by Vikings legends such as Adrian Peterson, Randy Moss and Chris Carter as well as the most thrilling victories in team history for to enjoy over and over.”
NFL Minnesota Vikings Five Greatest Games
• January 9, 1988 – Vikings 36 – 49ers 24 – Huge Playoff victory over the Niners
• January 1, 1999 – Vikings 41 – Cardinals 21 – Playoff win in 1998
• January 9, 2000 – Vikings 27 – Cowboys 10 – Playoff win over the Dallas Cowboys
• November 4, 2007 – Vikings 35 – Chargers 17 – Adrian Peterson runs for 296 yards
• December 28, 2008 – Vikings 20 – Giants 19 – Vikes top Giants on last-second FG to make the Playoffs The Credits About Warner Home Video 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. About NFL Films Since 1965, NFL FILMS has revolutionized the way America watches football and set the standard in sports filmmaking. Exclusive all-access sound, stunning cinematography, stirring orchestral music and poignant storytelling are the trademarks of NFL FILMS. Winner of 97 Emmy awards, the 44-year-old production division of the National Football League is widely recognized as the most honored filmmaker in sports. For more information, log onto www.NFLFILMS.com.# # #
• January 1, 1999 – Vikings 41 – Cardinals 21 – Playoff win in 1998
• January 9, 2000 – Vikings 27 – Cowboys 10 – Playoff win over the Dallas Cowboys
• November 4, 2007 – Vikings 35 – Chargers 17 – Adrian Peterson runs for 296 yards
• December 28, 2008 – Vikings 20 – Giants 19 – Vikes top Giants on last-second FG to make the Playoffs The Credits About Warner Home Video 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. About NFL Films Since 1965, NFL FILMS has revolutionized the way America watches football and set the standard in sports filmmaking. Exclusive all-access sound, stunning cinematography, stirring orchestral music and poignant storytelling are the trademarks of NFL FILMS. Winner of 97 Emmy awards, the 44-year-old production division of the National Football League is widely recognized as the most honored filmmaker in sports. For more information, log onto www.NFLFILMS.com.