Scarlett Johansson and Hugh Jackman Star in the Critically Acclaimed Comedy From Woody Allen, 'Scoop'

Scarlett Johansson and Hugh Jackman Star in the Critically Acclaimed Comedy From Woody Allen, 'Scoop'

Available on DVD November 21, 2006 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- An ambitious journalism student gets a hot tip that sets her on the trail of a killer in Woody Allen's "Scoop," coming to DVD on November 21, 2006 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Wickedly smart and undeniably sexy, "Scoop" is a comedy with twists that keep audiences guessing until the finale. Scarlett Johansson (Lost in Translation, Match Point) and Hugh Jackman (X-Men, Van Helsing) strike romantic sparks in writer/director Allen's latest movie, set in the drawing rooms of contemporary London. Comic virtuoso Allen is at the top of his game as he whisks audiences through the hilarious twists and turns of a witty tale of murder and intrigue. Equal parts light-hearted romp and engrossing whodunit, "Scoop" also stars Ian McShane (Deadwood) as the "unnamed source" who sets the novice reporter on the trail of an unparalleled "Scoop."

While visiting friends in London, inexperienced student journalist Sondra Pransky (Scarlett Johansson) plays detective along side a washed-up magician (Woody Allen) when she receives the tip of a lifetime. Johansson is luminous as Pransky, going toe-to-toe with co-star Allen to create a delightfully dishy foil who matches him quirk for quirk and quip for quip. Hugh Jackman plays Peter Lyman, the man Sondra suspects of being "the Tarot Card Killer," even as his deadly charms set her heart aflutter and sexy chemistry between the two. The DVD is priced at $29.98. Preorder close is October 17, 2006.

Critical Kudos for "Scoop"

"Scoop's" unique mixture of intrigue and laughs held critics across America enthralled. "'Scoop' is bright, sinfully clever and packed with laughs," commended Pete Hammond of Maxim, while Jeffrey Lyons of NBC's "Reel Talk" declared: "It's funny, it's witty...this is headed to the best picture of the year list!"

Synopsis

Scarlett Johansson and Hugh Jackman star in this hilariously twisted tale of murder and mystery. When an inquisitive college journalist (Johansson) stumbles upon new clues to a string of murders, her investigation leads directly to a handsome playboy (Jackman), who draws her in with his mysterious charm. Could a whirlwind romance with the subject of her search also become the most dangerous scoop of a lifetime? Experience the laughs in this witty new comedy that will have you guessing until the very end!

For more information please visit: www.scoopmovie.net

CAST & FILMMAKERS
Director: Woody Allen
Written By: Woody Allen
Produced By: Letty Aronson, Gareth Wiley
Director of Photography: Remi Adefarasin
Production Designer: Maria Djurkovic
Costume Designer: Carol Oditz
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Hugh Jackman, Woody Allen, Ian McShane

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: November 21, 2006
Pre-Order Close: October 17, 2006
Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98
Selection Number: 31213
Running Time: 96 Minutes
Layers: Single Layer
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Rating: PG-13
Technical Info: Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; English SDH, Spanish Subtitles,
French Subtitles

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