From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: 'Pride & Prejudice' 2 Disc Deluxe Gift Set

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: 'Pride & Prejudice' 2 Disc Deluxe Gift Set

On DVD November 13, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- OVERVIEW:

Keira Knightley stars in the four-time Academy Award(R)-nominated, lavishly stunning version of the all-time classic romance, "Pride & Prejudice," based on Jane Austen's masterpiece novel. Timed to coincide with the theatrical release of "Atonement," "Pride & Prejudice" is now available as a Deluxe Gift Set. This captivating romantic and critically acclaimed film includes all-new bonus features, a sneak-peek of Keira Knightley's critically acclaimed film, "Atonement," collectible photo book and the soundtrack. This DVD is a must-own for all "Pride & Prejudice" fans and DVD collectors.

PRELIMINARY BONUS FEATURES:
-- The Politics of Dating: Compares dating then and now, via interviews
and film footage.
-- The Stately Homes of "Pride & Prejudice": An interactive map of the
film's homes and locations.
-- Galleries of the 19th Century: Interactive gallery.
-- Pride and Prejudice Family Tree: Still gallery piece on the families.
-- Commentary with Director Joe Wright
-- Behind the Scenes at the Ball
-- Jane Austen, Ahead of Her Time
-- A Bennet Family Portrait
-- HBO First Look: "Pride & Prejudice"

SYNOPSIS:

When Elizabeth Bennet (Knightley) meets the handsome Mr. Darcy (Mathew Macfadyen), she believes he is the last man on earth she could ever marry. But as their lives become intertwined in an unexpected adventure, she finds herself captivated by the very person she swore to loathe for all eternity. Based on the beloved masterpiece by Jane Austen, it is the classic tale of love and misunderstanding that sparkles with romance, wit, and emotional force of buried family secrets and an understanding that -- regardless what happens -- the ties that bind can never be broken.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Street Date: November 13, 2007
Copyright: 2005 Universal Studios & Scion Films (P&P) Production
Partnership. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $39.98
Selection Number: 61102820 WS; 61102820 FF
Running Time: 2 Hours 9 Minutes
Layers: DVD-9 (Single Sided)
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1, Full Frame 1.33:1
Rating: PG
Languages/Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1

For artwork, please log on to our website at http://www.ushepublicity.com/ or fax your request to Universal Studios Home Entertainment Publicity at (818) 866-0226.

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CONTACTS:
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Lea Porteneuve
Vice President, Publicity
(818) 777-1391
Lea.Porteneuve@nbcuni.com

Kelly Castell
Manager, Broadcast Publicity
(818) 777-0549
Kelly.Castell@nbcuni.com

Nicole Canizales
Manager, Online Publicity
(818) 777-0115
Nicole.Canizales@nbcuni.com

Scott Lyons
Manager, Print Publicity
(818) 777-0523
Scott.Lyons@nbcuni.com

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Source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

CONTACT: Lea Porteneuve, Vice President, Publicity, +1-818-777-1391,
Lea.Porteneuve@nbcuni.com, or Kelly Castell, Manager, Broadcast Publicity,
+1-818-777-0549, Kelly.Castell@nbcuni.com, or Nicole Canizales, Manager,
Online Publicity, +1-818-777-0115, Nicole.Canizales@nbcuni.com, or Scott
Lyons, Manager, Print Publicity, +1-818-777-0523, Scott.Lyons@nbcuni.com, all
of Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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