International Entertainment News: From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: To Kill a Mockingbird 50th Anniversary Edition

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: To Kill a Mockingbird 50th Anniversary Edition

Oscar® Winner Gregory Peck Gives the Performance of His Career in the Timeless Classic Available on Blu-ray(TM) for the First Time

Digitally Remastered and Fully Restored with Over Three Hours of Bonus Materials Including Two Full-Length Documentaries

Available on Limited Edition Collector's Series Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack, Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack and DVD On January 31, 2012

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --To Kill a Mockingbird, one of the screen's most beloved and critically acclaimed films, celebrates its 50(th) anniversary with a commemorative Limited Edition Collector's Series Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack as well as on Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack and DVD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment on January 31, 2012. The powerful and poignant adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel hits the half-century mark, digitally remastered and fully restored from high resolution 35MM original film elements, plus more than three-and-a-half hours of bonus features chronicling the making of the cinematic masterpiece.

The Limited Edition Collector's Series Combo Pack of To Kill a Mockingbird: 50(th) Anniversary Edition will include a Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy of the film, packaged in a hardcover book featuring exclusive movie memorabilia including script pages with Gregory Peck's handwritten notes, storyboards, poster art and much more.

Released theatrically in 1962, To Kill a Mockingbird won instant accolades for its nuanced performances, splendidly crafted narrative and bold endorsement of racial tolerance, fairness and honor, a combination that still resonates with audiences today. It earned eight Academy Award(®) nominations and three wins including a Best Actor statuette for Gregory Peck in one of his most iconic roles as the principled Alabama lawyer Atticus Finch, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Art Direction. The prestigious American Film Institute lists To Kill a Mockingbird as one of the 100 Greatest American Films and also names Atticus Finch as the No. 1 Film Hero of All Time. A timeless, enduring classic that remains as relevant and impactful today as it was at its release, To Kill a Mockingbird''s appeal continues to span generations.

In honor of its centennial anniversary, Universal Pictures proudly salutes 100 years of unforgettable films that have entertained audiences and touched the hearts of millions around the globe. In celebration of our first 100 years, Universal Studios Home Entertainment is proud to present a selection of our many beloved movies as part of an extensive year-long program that underscores the studio's rich cinematic history and indelible cultural impact.

Click the link below to view the official trailer for the To Kill a Mockingbird 50(th) Anniversary Edition Blu-ray(TM) release:

http://universal.wiredrive.com/r/p/?presentation=de63fe7c0c348f500d6a2a476a96a02d

Blu-ray(TM) and DVD Bonus Features:

-- Original Theatrical Trailer
-- Feature Commentary with Director Robert Mulligan and Producer Alan
Pakula
-- Scout Remembers-- Actress Mary Badham shares her experiences working
with Gregory Peck.
-- Excerpt from "Tribute To Gregory Peck"-- Cecilia Peck's heartwarming
farewell to her father given at the Academy in celebration of his life.
-- American Film Institute Life Achievement Award-- Gregory Peck's
memorable remarks upon receiving the AFI Life Achievement Award.
-- Academy Award(®) Best Actor Acceptance Speech-- Gregory Peck's speech
after winning the Academy Award(®) for his performance as Atticus
Finch.
-- 100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics-- An in-depth look at
the film restoration process
-- A Conversation with Gregory Peck-- An intimate feature-length
documentary on one of the most beloved actors in film history with
interviews, film clips, home movies and more.
-- Fearful Symmetry-- A feature-length documentary on the making of To Kill
a Mockingbird with cast and crew interviews and a visit to author Harper
Lee's home town.
Bonus Features Exclusively on Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack:

-- uHEAR(TM): Never miss another line of dialogue with this innovative
feature that instantly skips back a few seconds on your Blu-ray(TM) disc
and turns on the subtitles to highlight what you missed.
-- KEYBOARD: Entering data is fast and easy with your device's intuitive
keyboard.
-- BROWSE TITLES: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket
BLU(TM)-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray(TM). They can
view free previews and see what additional content is available to
unlock on their device.
-- MOBILE-TO-GO: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their
Blu-ray(TM) discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere
there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go,
anytime, anywhere.
-- VIDEO TIMELINE: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing
them to instantly access any point in the film.
-- ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your
Blu-ray(TM) player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and
BD-Live(TM) functions with ease.
-- pocket BLU(TM) app: The groundbreaking pocket BLU(TM) app uses iPad®,
iPhone®, iPod® touch, Android(TM), PC and Mac® to work seamlessly
with a network-connected Blu-ray(TM) player. Plus iPad® and
Android(TM) tablet owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket
BLU(TM) made especially to take advantage of the tablets' larger screen
and high resolution display. Consumers will be able to browse through a
library of Blu-ray(TM) content and watch entertaining extras on-the-go
in a way that's bigger and better than ever before. pocket BLU(TM)
offers advanced features such as:
-- BD-LIVE(TM): Access the BD-Live(TM) Center through your
Internet-connected player to watch the latest trailers and more!
-- U-CONTROL: SCENE COMPANION: Available on To Kill a Mockingbird: 50(th)
Anniversary Edition for the first time, viewers can watch interviews,
see photos and more during key scenes with this picture-in-picture
companion featuring narration by Gregory Peck's Family.
-- DIGITAL COPY: Owners of the Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack can also download a
digital version of the full-length movie from participating digital
retailers to enjoy on a choice of popular electronic and portable
devices.
SYNOPSIS

Experience one of the most significant milestones in film history like never before with To Kill a Mockingbird 50th Anniversary Edition. Screen legend Gregory Peck stars as courageous Southern lawyer Atticus Finch - the Academy Award®-winning performance hailed by the American Film Institute as the Greatest Movie Hero of All Time. Based on Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize winning novel about innocence, strength and conviction and nominated for eight Academy Awards®, this beloved classic is now digitally remastered and fully restored for optimum picture and sound quality and boasts hours of unforgettable bonus features. Watch it and remember why "it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."

CAST AND FILMMAKERS:

Cast: Gregory Peck, Robert Duvall, Brock Peters, Mary Badham, John Megna, Rosemary Murphy, William Windom

Directed By: Robert Mulligan

Screenplay By: Horton Foote from the novel by Harper Lee

Producers: Alan J. Pakula

Director of Photography: Russell Harlan

Edited By: Aaron Stell

Costume Designer: Rosemary Odell

Original Music By: Elmer Bernstein

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

BLU-RAY((TM))

Street Date: January 31, 2012

Selection Number: Limited Edition Collector's Series Combo Pack: 61121056, Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack: 61121057, Canadian Collector's Series Combo Pack: 61121286000, Canadian Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack: 61121285

Running Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes

Layers: BD-50

Picture: Black and White

BLU-RAY((TM) )CONTINUED

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.85:1

Rating: Not Rated, Canadian: PG, Quebec: G

Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish

Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 / DTS 2.0 Mono, French DTS 2.0 Mono

DVD

Street Date: January 31, 2012

Selection Number: 61115344, Canadian: 61120630

Running Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes

Layers: DVD-9

Picture: Black and White

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.85:1

Rating: Not Rated

Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French

Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 / Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono, French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono

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CONTACT: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Evan Fong

Vice President, Publicity

Universal Studios Home Entertainment

818-777-5540

evan.fong@nbcuni.com

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