From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Catfish

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Catfish

WHEN AN ONLINE FRIENDSHIP BECOMES A MYSTERIOUS AND RIVETING SUSPENSE THRILLER

'There's more killer suspense in this one-of-a-kind film than you'll find in a dozen thrillers.' - Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

ARRIVES JANUARY 4, 2011

OWN IT ON BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF, DVD, DIGITAL DOWNLOAD AND ON-DEMAND FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --

OVERVIEW: In late 2007, filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost sensed a story unfolding as they began to film the life of Ariel's brother, Nev. They had no idea that their project would lead to the most exhilarating and unsettling months of their lives. A reality thriller that is a shocking product of today's times, Catfish is a riveting story of love and deception within a labyrinth of online intrigue.

Hailed as "provocative" (Patrick Goldstein, Los Angeles Times) and "suspenseful" (John Lopez, Vanity Fair), Catfish, debuts on Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand January 4, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO Blu-ray((TM)) Hi-Def: Unleash the power of your HDTV with perfect picture and the purest digital sound available.

-- BD-LIVE(TM): Access the BD-Live(TM) Center through your
Internet-connected player to access the latest trailers and more!
-- pocket BLU(TM): USHE's groundbreaking pocket BLU(TM) app uses
iPhone®, iPod® touch, iPad®, BlackBerry®, Nokia® Smartphone,
Android(TM), PC and Mac® to work seamlessly with a network-connected
Blu-ray(TM) player. Owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket
BLU(TM) that's more interactive than ever before and created especially
to take advantage of the tablet's larger screen and high resolution
display. Consumers will be able to browse through a library of
Blu-ray(TM) content and watch entertaining extras on-the-go in a way
that's bigger and better than ever before. pocket BLU(TM) offers
advanced features such as:
-- Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your
Blu-ray(TM) player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and
BD-Live(TM) functions with ease.
-- Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline,
allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
-- Mobile-To-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with
their Blu-ray(TM) discs to save to their device or to stream from
anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on
the go, anytime, anywhere.
-- Browse Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket
BLU(TM)-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def.
They can view free previews and see what additional content is
available to unlock on their device.
-- Keyboard: Entering data is fast and easy with your device's
intuitive keyboard.
-- MY SCENES: Bookmark your favorite scenes from the film.
-- uHEAR(TM): Never miss another line of dialogue with this innovative
feature that instantly skips back a few seconds on your Blu-ray(TM) disc
and turns on the subtitles for the section you couldn't hear!

BONUS FEATURES (DVD and BLU-RAY(TM)):

-- SECRETS REVEALED: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH FILMMAKERS: Q&A discussion
with directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman along with star Yaniv
Schulman.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - BLU-RAY(TM):
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Street Date: January 4, 2011
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Copyright: 2011 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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Selection Number: 61115401
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Running time: 1 Hour 28 Minutes
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Layers: BD-50
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Picture Format: Widescreen
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
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Rating: PG-13 for some sexual references.
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Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
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Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish DTS
Surround 5.1, French (Canadian) DTS Surround 5.1
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION - DVD:
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Street Date: January 4, 2011
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Copyright: 2011 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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Selection Number: 61115400
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Running time: 1 Hour 28 Minutes
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Layers: Dual layer
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Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
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Rating: PG-13 for some sexual references.
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Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
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Sound: English Digital Dolby 5.1/2.0, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French
(Canadian) Dolby Digital 5.1
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CAST AND FILMMAKERS
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Cast: Yaniv Schulman, Melody C. Roscher, Ariel Schulman, Megan Faccio
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Directed By: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman
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Produced By: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman, Andrew Jarecki, Marc Smerling
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Director of Photography: Joe Anderson
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Editor: Zachary Stuart-Pontier
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Music By: Mark Mothersbaugh
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For artwork, please log on to our website at www.ushepublicity.comwww.iamrogue.com/catfish

Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.

CONTACT: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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Jennifer Black
Executive Director, Publicity
(818) 777-0546
Jennifer.Black@nbcuni.com

SOURCE Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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CONTACT: Jennifer Black, Executive Director, Publicity of Universal Studios Home Entertainment, +1-818-777-0546, Jennifer.Black@nbcuni.com

Web Site: http://www.universalstudios.com/

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