Nominated for Five Academy Awards(R) Including 'Best Picture'

Nominated for Five Academy Awards(R) Including 'Best Picture'

"RON HOWARD'S FINEST FILM YET...AND ONE OF THE YEAR'S BEST." - ASSOCIATED PRESS

FROM ACADEMY AWARD(R) WINNING DIRECTOR RON HOWARD COMES THE UNTOLD STORY THAT CHANGED THE FACE OF POLITICS FOREVER.

FROST/NIXON

APRIL 21, 2009 OWN IT ON DVD AND BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- OVERVIEW: Oscar(R)-winning director Ron Howard brings to the screen the electrifying battle between Richard Nixon, the tarnished President with a legacy to save, and David Frost, the jet-setting television personality with a name to make, in the untold story of the historic encounter that changed both men. Reprising their roles from Peter Morgan's Tony-Award winning stage play are Frank Langella, who won a Tony for his portrayal of Nixon, and Michael Sheen (The Queen).

Frost/Nixon is nominated for five Academy Awards(R) including Best Picture, Best Director (Ron Howard), Best Actor (Frank Langella), Best Adapted Screenplay (Peter Morgan), and Best Film Editing.

Frost/Nixon is a collaboration between Imagine Entertainment and Working Title Films, with Academy Award(R) winners Brian Grazer and Ron Howard joining Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner as producers. Also co-starring in pivotal roles are Kevin Bacon, Oliver Platt, Sam Rockwell, Toby Jones and Matthew MacFadyen.

   BONUS FEATURES:   --  DELETED SCENES: Enjoy never-before-seen scenes from the film!   --  THE MAKING OF FROST/NIXON: Take an in-depth look at all aspects of the       production and discover the lengths it took to recreate this historic       event for the big screen.   --  THE REAL INTERVIEW: Footage from the actual interview and how it       compares to the way it was reenacted for the film.   --  THE NIXON LIBRARY: Discover the materials that have been preserved for       public viewing in the Richard Nixon Library, ranging from the "Nixon       Tapes" to footage of Nixon visiting China.   --  FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR RON HOWARD     BONUS FEATURES (Exclusive to Blu-ray(TM) Hi-def):   --  DELETED SCENES: Even more never-before-seen footage from the film!   --  U-CONTROL: Universal's exclusive signature feature U-Control allows       viewers to delve into the making of the film with the click of the       remote without ever leaving the movie.       --  THE NIXON CHRONICLES: Experience powerful archival video of the           original interviews alongside the shot-by-shot recreations in the           movie.  Plus, view more background details about this intense,           important moment in history.       --  PICTURE IN PICTURE: Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the making           of the film while watching the feature.   --  DISCOVERING SECRETS: THE PEOPLE AND PLACES BEHIND THE STORY: Director       Ron Howard, producer Brian Grazer and the entire production team       discuss the many "secrets" of the era that were uncovered as they       researched the project.   --  BD-LIVE FEATURES: Access the BD-Live Center through your       Internet-connected player for even more great content and features!    

SYNOPSIS: For three years after being forced from office, Richard Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting David Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans. Likewise, Frost's team harbored doubts about their boss' ability to hold his own. But as cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted. Would Nixon evade questions of his role in one of the nation's greatest disgraces? Or would Frost confound critics and bravely demand accountability from the man who'd built a career out of stonewalling? Over the course of their encounter, each man would reveal his own insecurities, ego and reserves of dignity -- ultimately setting aside posturing in a stunning display of unvarnished truth.

   www.FrostNixon.net    TECHNICAL INFORMATION   Street Date: April 21, 2009   Copyright: 2008 Universal Studios Home Entertainment   Selection Number: 61102079   Price: $29.98 SRP   Running Time: 2 Hours 3 Minutes   Layers: Dual Layer   Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35.1   Rating: R for some language   Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles   Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1    TECHNICAL INFORMATION - BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF:   Selection Number: 61106260   Price: $39.98 SRP   Running Time: 2 Hours 3 Minutes   Layers: BD-50   Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.35:1   Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles   Sound: DTS Master Audio 5.1, DTS Surround 5.1    CAST AND FILMMAKERS:  

Cast: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Rebecca Hall, Toby Jones, Matthew MacFayden, Oliver Platt, Sam Rockwell

   Directed By: Ron Howard   Screenplay by: Peter Morgan   Based on the Stage Play by: Peter Morgan   Produced by: Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner  

Executive Producers: Peter Morgan, Matthew Byam Shaw, Karen Kehela Sherwood, David Bernardi, Debra Hayward, Liza Chasin, Todd Hallowell

   Director of Photography: Salvatore Totino, ASC   Production Designer: Michael Corenblith   Edited by: Mike Hill, ACE and Dan Hanley, ACE   Music Supervisor: Kathy Nelson   Music Composed by: Hans Zimmer   Costume Designer: Daniel Orlandi   Associate Producers: Louisa Velis, Kathleen McGill, William M. Connor   Casting Directors: Jane Jenkins, CSA, Janet Hirshenson, CSA    For artwork, please log on to our website at www.ushepublicity.com   

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