Following the success of Steven Spielberg’s historical biopic LINCOLN, we have all the details of the one of his most profound works. Coming to the fan-favourite high-definition format for the first time, Spielberg’s emotionally-charged look at the holocaust and one of its unlikely heroes, is released on the 8th April in the UK. Check out the specs for the Blu-ray release in this official press release…
ONE OF THE MOST ACCLAIMED FILMS OF ALL TIME
COMES TO BLU-RAY™ FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER
SCHINDLER’S LIST 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION
STEVEN SPIELBERG’S CINEMATIC MASTERPIECE RETURNS WITH A DIGITALLY RESTORED EDITION HONOURING THE FILM’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY
AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY™ & DVD, INCLUDING DIGITAL COPY, ULTRAVIOLET™ & LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY DIGIBOOK
Experience one of the most historically significant films like never before when Academy Award®-winning director Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List marks its 20th Anniversary with a Blu-ray™ including Digital Copy, UltraViolet™, more than one hour of Bonus Features and a 16 page companion booklet on 8 April 2013 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Schindler’s List 20th Anniversary Edition has been meticulously restored from the original film negative in pristine high definition, supervised by
Steven Spielberg and includes bonus features that shed unprecedented light on the story of Oskar Schindler, a member of the Nazi party who risked his own life to save more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust.
One of the most powerful films of our generation, Schindler’s List tells an extraordinary true story of courage and faith that continues to inspire. Spielberg personally supervised the extensive high-definition restoration of the film from the 35mm film original negative so that viewers can see this powerful story as never before. In addition to the Blu-ray™ the Digital Copy and UltraViolet™ features allow viewers to watch Schindler’s List anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice for the ultimate, complete viewing experience.
With its initial release in 1993, Schindler’s List rapidly became one of the most honoured films of all time, garnering twelve Academy Award® nominations and taking home seven Oscars®, including Best Director and Best Picture for Spielberg. The film also earned Oscars® for composer John Williams (E.T., Star Wars), screenwriter Steven Zaillian (Gangs of New York, Mission: Impossible) and director of photography Janusz Kaminiski, as well as art directors Allan Starski and Ewa Braun, editor Michael Kahn and producers Gerald R. Molen and Branko Lustig.
Liam Neeson (Taken, Gangs of New York) received a Best Actor Academy Award® nomination for his portrayal of Oskar Schindler. Ralph Fiennes’ (The English Patient, the Harry Potter series) star-making performance as the cruel Nazi commander, Amon Goeth, was nominated for Best Supporting Actor, as was Oscar®-winner Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, Hugo) in the role of Schindler’s Jewish accountant, Itzhak Stern.
The Schindler’s List 20th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray™ includes:
* Blu-ray™ disc unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring perfect hi-def picture and hi-def sound
* Digital Copy provides consumers with a choice of formats from a variety of partners, including options to watch on iPhone®, Android™, computers and more
* UltraViolet™ is a revolutionary new way for consumers to collect their movies and TV shows in the cloud. UltraViolet™ lets consumers instantly stream and download to tablets, smartphones, computers and TVs. Now available in both the United Kingdom and Ireland
* A 16 page companion booklet with ‘behind the scenes’ information telling more about the incredible stories around Spielberg’s masterpiece
Bonus Features on Both the Blu-rayTM & DVD
* Voices from the List: Featuring documentary with testimonies from those who survived the Holocaust thanks to Oskar Schindler.
* USC Shoah Foundation Story with Steven Spielberg: The director shows how filming Schindler’s List inspired him to establish the USC Shoah Foundation
The Blu-ray™ is also available to own in a Limited Edition Digibook format and The Schindler’s List DVD is also released with Digital Copy, UltraViolet™ and a 16 page companion booklet
