A Groundbreaking Glimpse of American Justice Like It's Never Been Shown Before Now Available in a Highly Collectible DVD Set!

A Groundbreaking Glimpse of American Justice Like It's Never Been Shown Before Now Available in a Highly Collectible DVD Set!

'Law and Order: Trial by Jury - The Complete Series'

Bebe Neuwirth, Fred Dalton Thompson and Emmy(R) Nominee Jerry Orbach Star in This Groundbreaking Glimpse of American Justice

Hits DVD April 25, 2006 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- "Law and Order: Trial by Jury - The Complete Series," an original look behind the scenes of the American justice system, is admitted into evidence on DVD April 25, 2006 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Created by Dick Wolf, a highly respected drama series producer and originator of the "Law and Order" brand, one of the longest running franchises in prime time history, the DVD collection of "Law and Order: Trial by Jury" gives audiences the opportunity to rediscover the show that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

"Law and Order: Trial by Jury" stars Bebe Neuwirth ("Cheers") as Assistant District Attorney Tracy Kibre, Fred Dalton Thompson ("Law and Order") as her boss, District Attorney Arthur Branch and "Law and Order" legend and Emmy(R) winner Jerry Orbach, reprising his role as the hard-boiled detective, Lennie Briscoe. Presenting trials from the point-of-view not only of the prosecutors and their investigators, but also defense attorneys, defendants, judges and jurors, "Law and Order: Trial by Jury" focuses on the inner workings of the judicial system from arraignment to verdict. Every episode of the revolutionary series is included on this highly collectible three-disc set, as well as the episode that never aired on network television. It also features deleted scenes and the featurette, "A Different Look at Law and Order." The collection, which also includes "Night," the crossover episode with "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" starring Chris Meloni and Emmy(R) winner Mariska Hargitay, is priced at $59.98.

Also starring Amy Carlson ("Third Watch") and Kirk Acevedo ("Oz"), "Law and Order: Trial by Jury" offers viewers an up-close view of the criminal justice system like it's never been shown before. Both sides of the courtroom receive equal billing, as the show traces the legal maneuverings of prosecutors and defense attorneys and reveals the development of their intricate strategies and the complex process of building a case, investigating leads, and preparing witnesses and defendants for trial.

"Law and Order: Trial by Jury" begins when veteran homicide detective Lennie Briscoe (Jerry Orbach), retires from the NYPD and joins the District Attorney's office as an investigator. The series features dazzling performances from celebrated guest stars, including Lorraine Bracco ("The Sopranos"), Peter Coyote (E.T.), Candice Bergen ("Murphy Brown") and more, as well as an Emmy(R)-nominated star turn from veteran actress Angela Lansbury.

More of Trial By Jury with DVD Bonus Features

Experience more of Law and Order: Trial By Jury with the following bonus features:

* Cross-Over Episode -- Law and Order: SVU "Night"

* Deleted Scenes

* "A Different Look at Law and Order" -- The cast talks about the
difference between the previous "Law and Order" shows and Trial By
Jury.

Synopsis

The jury is in! From creator Dick Wolf comes the most innovative Law and Order series yet: "Law and Order: Trial by Jury - The Complete Series." Partner up with Jerry Orbach, Fred Dalton Thompson and Bebe Neuwirth to explore the judicial system like never before: not only from the point of view of police and prosecutors, but also the defense team, judges, jurors and the defendants themselves. This highly collectible three-disc DVD set contains all 13 original episodes of the entire series, including one never broadcast on network TV! Plus witness exciting deleted scenes, a landmark "Law and Order: SVU" cross-over episode starring Chris Meloni and Emmy(R) winner Mariska Hargitay, the philosophy behind this unique show presented by the cast members, and powerful guest-star performances from Lorraine Bracco, Peter Coyote and Candice Bergen. You have the right to "Law and Order: Trial by Jury!"

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: April 25, 2006
Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $59.98 SRP
Selection Number: 21350
Running Time: Disc 1: 2 hours, 55 minutes; Disc 2: 3 hours, 36 minutes;
Disc 3: 2 hours, 50 minutes
Layers: DVD-9 (Single Sided)
Aspect Ratio: Full Screen (1:33:1)
Rating: Not Rated
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, English and Spanish
Subtitles

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