Nominated for Five Oscars(R) Including Best Picture Comes the Critically Hailed Suspense Thriller From Director Steven Spielberg

Nominated for Five Oscars(R) Including Best Picture Comes the Critically Hailed Suspense Thriller From Director Steven Spielberg

"MUNICH"

Available on DVD May 9, 2006 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

'Tremendously exciting. The film moves like a thriller.' - Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- "Munich," the explosive suspense thriller from director Steven Spielberg, comes to DVD May 9, 2006 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Inspired by the real-life events following the murder of 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympic Games, this action-packed film stars Eric Bana ("Black Hawk Down," "Troy"), Daniel Craig ("Casino Royale," "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider") and Academy Award(R) winner Geoffrey Rush ("Shine," "Pirates of the Caribbean") as players in an international campaign to track down and eliminate the 11 Palestinians believed to have planned the massacre. "Munich" combines edge-of-your-seat suspense with a thought-provoking story. Boasting powerhouse performances, plot twists and shadowy alliances, the "Munich" DVD is priced at $29.98 SRP. A Two-Disc Collector's Edition is also available.

"Munich" follows a secret team of five agents in the aftermath of the brutal massacre of 11 members of the Israeli team at the 1972 Olympics. Led by Avner (Eric Bana), the men have been dispatched on a mission to track down those responsible for the attack; a mission that takes a personal toll on the agents and the man who led it.

"MUNICH" GARNERS FIVE ACADEMY AWARD(R) NOMINATIONS AND CRITICAL KUDOS

Steven Spielberg's explosive suspense thriller earned five Academy Award(R) nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director (Spielberg), Best Film Editing (Michael Kahn), Best Original Score (John Williams) and Best Adapted Screenplay (Tony Kushner, Eric Roth). The film enthralled some of America's most prestigious critics with its outstanding acting ensemble, superbly crafted script and taut direction. Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly calls "Munich" "spectacularly gripping," while Peter Travers of Rolling Stone describes it as "tremendously exciting," and CNN's Larry King calls it a "dynamic thriller." Gene Shalit of "The Today Show" says of "Munich," "a bold and passionate thriller."

"MUNICH" DVD FILLED WITH REVEALING BONUS FEATURES

The "Munich" DVD includes an introduction from Academy Award(R)-winning director Steven Spielberg.

The Two-Disc Collector's Edition includes additional in-depth bonus features that expose the viewer further to the film's subject.

* Munich: The Mission, The Team -- Find out how this project came about
and the challenges that were faced by the filmmakers to draw an
accurate portrayal of the controversial mission. The actors share
their experience getting involved portraying the five men who led the
mission.

* Munich: Memories of the Event -- Explore and discover the impact of the
real events in Munich through documentary footage, film clips,
behind-the-scenes moments and interviews with cast and crew, including
Steven Spielberg.

* Munich: Portrait of an Era -- Look at the re-creation of the '70s with
production designer Rick Carter and costume designer Joanna Johnston.

* Munich: The "On Set" Experience -- A moving and intricate exploration
into the art and politics involved with the making of "Munich."

* Munich: Editing, Sound and Music -- A discussion with Steven Spielberg
and his collaborators, composer John Williams and editor Michael Kahn,
on the final touches that were added to "Munich."

* Munich: The International Cast -- A captivating look at the remarkable
group of actors that appear in "Munich." With over 150 speaking parts,
Spielberg and his team discuss the casting of actors from all over the
world.

SYNOPSIS

Inspired by real events, "Munich" reveals the intense story of the secret Israeli squad assigned to track down and eliminate the 11 Palestinians believed to have planned the 1972 Munich massacre of 11 Israeli athletes -- and the personal toll this mission of revenge takes on the team and the man who led it.

For more information, please visit: www.munichmovie.com.

CAST & FILMMAKERS
Director: Steven Spielberg
Screenplay By: Tony Kushner and Eric Roth
Based on the Book "Vengeance" by: George Jonas
Produced By: Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg, Barry Mendel,
Colin Wilson
Director of Photography: Janusz Kaminski, ASC
Production Designer: Rick Carter
Edited By: Michael Kahn, ACE
Costume Designer: Joanna Johnston
Music By: John Williams
Cast: Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Ciaran Hinds, Mathieu Kassovitz,
Hanns Zischler, Ayelet Zurer and Geoffrey Rush

FEATURE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: May 9, 2006
Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98 SRP
Selection Number: 21823 (Widescreen); 21824 (Full Frame)
Running Time: 2 Hours 44 Minutes
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 (Anamorphic Widescreen); 1.33:1 (Full Frame)
Rating: R (for strong graphic violence, some sexual content, nudity and
language)
Technical Info: English and French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround;
English DVS Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English SDH; French and Spanish
Subtitles

COLLECTOR'S EDITION TWO-DISC DVD
Street Date: May 9, 2006
Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: NSRP
Selection Number: 29211
Running Time: 2 Hours 44 Minutes
Aspect Ratio: Disc 1: 2.35:1 (Anamorphic Widescreen); Disc 2: 1.33:1
(Full Frame)
Rating: Disc 1: R (for strong graphic violence, some sexual content,
nudity and language); Disc 2: Unrated
Technical Info: English and French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround;
English DVS Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English SDH; French and Spanish
Subtitles

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