Nominated for Five Academy Awards(R) Including 'Best Picture'

Nominated for Five Academy Awards(R) Including 'Best Picture'

"RON HOWARD'S FINEST FILM YET...AND ONE OF THE YEAR'S BEST." - ASSOCIATED PRESS

FROM ACADEMY AWARD(R) WINNING DIRECTOR RON HOWARD COMES THE UNTOLD STORY THAT CHANGED THE FACE OF POLITICS FOREVER.

FROST/NIXON

APRIL 21, 2009 OWN IT ON DVD AND BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- OVERVIEW: Oscar(R)-winning director Ron Howard brings to the screen the electrifying battle between Richard Nixon, the tarnished President with a legacy to save, and David Frost, the jet-setting television personality with a name to make, in the untold story of the historic encounter that changed both men. Reprising their roles from Peter Morgan's Tony-Award winning stage play are Frank Langella, who won a Tony for his portrayal of Nixon, and Michael Sheen (The Queen).

Frost/Nixon is nominated for five Academy Awards(R) including Best Picture, Best Director (Ron Howard), Best Actor (Frank Langella), Best Adapted Screenplay (Peter Morgan), and Best Film Editing.

Frost/Nixon is a collaboration between Imagine Entertainment and Working Title Films, with Academy Award(R) winners Brian Grazer and Ron Howard joining Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner as producers. Also co-starring in pivotal roles are Kevin Bacon, Oliver Platt, Sam Rockwell, Toby Jones and Matthew MacFadyen.

BONUS FEATURES:
-- DELETED SCENES: Enjoy never-before-seen scenes from the film!
-- THE MAKING OF FROST/NIXON: Take an in-depth look at all aspects of the
production and discover the lengths it took to recreate this historic
event for the big screen.
-- THE REAL INTERVIEW: Footage from the actual interview and how it
compares to the way it was reenacted for the film.
-- THE NIXON LIBRARY: Discover the materials that have been preserved for
public viewing in the Richard Nixon Library, ranging from the "Nixon
Tapes" to footage of Nixon visiting China.
-- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR RON HOWARD

BONUS FEATURES (Exclusive to Blu-ray(TM) Hi-def):
-- DELETED SCENES: Even more never-before-seen footage from the film!
-- U-CONTROL: Universal's exclusive signature feature U-Control allows
viewers to delve into the making of the film with the click of the
remote without ever leaving the movie.
-- THE NIXON CHRONICLES: Experience powerful archival video of the
original interviews alongside the shot-by-shot recreations in the
movie. Plus, view more background details about this intense,
important moment in history.
-- PICTURE IN PICTURE: Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the making
of the film while watching the feature.
-- DISCOVERING SECRETS: THE PEOPLE AND PLACES BEHIND THE STORY: Director
Ron Howard, producer Brian Grazer and the entire production team
discuss the many "secrets" of the era that were uncovered as they
researched the project.
-- BD-LIVE FEATURES: Access the BD-Live Center through your
Internet-connected player for even more great content and features!

SYNOPSIS: For three years after being forced from office, Richard Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting David Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans. Likewise, Frost's team harbored doubts about their boss' ability to hold his own. But as cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted. Would Nixon evade questions of his role in one of the nation's greatest disgraces? Or would Frost confound critics and bravely demand accountability from the man who'd built a career out of stonewalling? Over the course of their encounter, each man would reveal his own insecurities, ego and reserves of dignity -- ultimately setting aside posturing in a stunning display of unvarnished truth.

www.FrostNixon.net

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Street Date: April 21, 2009
Copyright: 2008 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61102079
Price: $29.98 SRP
Running Time: 2 Hours 3 Minutes
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35.1
Rating: R for some language
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF:
Selection Number: 61106260
Price: $39.98 SRP
Running Time: 2 Hours 3 Minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.35:1
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: DTS Master Audio 5.1, DTS Surround 5.1

CAST AND FILMMAKERS:

Cast: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Rebecca Hall, Toby Jones, Matthew MacFayden, Oliver Platt, Sam Rockwell

Directed By: Ron Howard
Screenplay by: Peter Morgan
Based on the Stage Play by: Peter Morgan
Produced by: Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner

Executive Producers: Peter Morgan, Matthew Byam Shaw, Karen Kehela Sherwood, David Bernardi, Debra Hayward, Liza Chasin, Todd Hallowell

Director of Photography: Salvatore Totino, ASC
Production Designer: Michael Corenblith
Edited by: Mike Hill, ACE and Dan Hanley, ACE
Music Supervisor: Kathy Nelson
Music Composed by: Hans Zimmer
Costume Designer: Daniel Orlandi
Associate Producers: Louisa Velis, Kathleen McGill, William M. Connor
Casting Directors: Jane Jenkins, CSA, Janet Hirshenson, CSA

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