'THE PRODUCERS' - The Theatrical Version of the Tony Award-Winning Musical Comedy Hit Starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick
'THE PRODUCERS' - The Theatrical Version of the Tony Award-Winning Musical Comedy Hit Starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick
On DVD May 16, 2006 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The stage is set for a riotous tale when Nathan Lane ("The Birdcage") and Matthew Broderick ("The Stepford Wives") reprise their Tony Award-winning roles in "The Producers," available on DVD May 16, 2006 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The side-splitting story of a pair of Broadway producers who hatch a seemingly can't-miss scheme, features an unforgettable supporting cast including Uma Thurman ("Kill Bill: Vols. 1 & 2," "Pulp Fiction") and Will Ferrell ("Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," "Old School," "Kicking & Screaming"). Directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman, the Tony Award-winning director and choreographer of the original Broadway production, "The Producers" DVD includes more of the musical numbers, wacky repartee and high-energy fun that made it a record-breaking stage play! Written by comedy legend Mel Brooks ("Blazing Saddles") and Thomas Meehan ("Annie"), with music and lyrics by Brooks, the DVD includes over 30 minutes of additional footage, including never-before-seen musical numbers and outtakes. "The Producers" will have viewers laughing and singing as they enjoy the DVD time and time again.
"The Producers" tells the hilarious tale of Max Bialystock (Nathan Lane) and Leo Bloom (Matthew Broderick), Broadway's most inept producers who entice investors with a scheme that's literally too good to be true. But when "Springtime for Hitler," an unbelievably tasteless musical ode to the Third Reich, becomes a comedy sensation, the jig is up for the would-be conmen. The DVD is priced at $29.98 SRP. Preorder close is April 11, 2006.
CRITICS GIVE "THE PRODUCERS" A STANDING OVATION
Critics across America stopped laughing just long enough to give "The Producers" rave reviews for its unique blend of wacky humor and musical spectacle. Pete Hammond of Maxim says, "'The Producers' delivers huge belly laughs and lots of fun." "Outrageously funny," writes Jess Cagle of WCBS-TV/People and Roseann Rogers of NBC-TV calls it simply "Spectacular!"
FUN WITH "THE PRODUCERS'" BONUS FEATURES
"The Producers'" DVD is filled with fun and entertaining bonus features that give viewers a further look into the making of this hilarious film.
* Deleted Scenes -- Includes a musical number, "King of Broadway," not
seen in the theatrical film
* Outtakes -- Features actors Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman
and Will Ferrell
* Analysis of a Scene: I Wanna Be a Producer -- This feature includes a
never-before-seen extended version of the musical number "I Wanna Be A
Producer" with exclusive behind the scenes footage of rehearsals and
production.
* Feature Commentary with Director Susan Stroman
SYNOPSIS
Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick return to their award-winning roles in the hilariously funny film of the Broadway smash-hit. Scheming producer Max Bialystock (Lane) and his mousy accountant, Leo Bloom (Broderick), discover that under the right circumstances they could make more money by producing a Broadway flop than they can with a hit. But what will they do when their sure-to-offend musical becomes a surprise sensation? Co-starring sexy Uma Thurman and comedy genius Will Ferrell, "The Producers" is a fun-filled, side-splitting comedy.
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CAST & FILMMAKERS
Director: Susan Stroman
Written By: Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan
Produced By: Mel Brooks, Jonathan Sanger
Director of Photography: John Bailey, ASC, Charles Minsky, ASC
Production Designer: Mark Friedberg
Edited By: Steven Weisberg
Costume Designer: William Ivey Long
Original Music By: Mel Brooks
Cast: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman and Will Ferrell
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: May 16, 2006
Pre-Order Close: April 11, 2006
Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98 SRP
Selection Number: 28438 (Full Frame); 28437 (Widescreen)
Running Time: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 (Full Frame); 2.40:1 (Anamorphic Widescreen)
Rating: PG-13 (for sexual humor and references)
Technical Info: English and French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround;
English SDH; Spanish and French Subtitles
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