From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Ray

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Ray

EXPERIENCE ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER JAMIE FOXX IN ONE OF THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL, DRAMATIC AND MUSICALLY ENTERTAINING FILMS OF ALL-TIME, NOMINATED FOR SIX ACADEMY AWARDS® INCLUDING BEST PICTURE

RAY COMING FEBRUARY 1, 2011; OWN IT ON BLU-RAY(TM) FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Dec. 8, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- OVERVIEW: Arrives just in time for Black History Month, Academy Award® winner Jamie Foxx (Law Abiding Citizen,Dreamgirls) stars as the one-of-a-kind innovator of soul who overcame impossible odds to become a music legend. Ray is the triumphant and remarkable story of one of America's true musical geniuses, Ray Charles. From his humble beginnings in the South through his meteoric rise to the top of American music charts, Ray's inspirational journey is a tale of hope, redemption and the power of the human spirit.

Hailed as "Electrifying" (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone), Ray debuts on Blu-ray(TM) on February 1, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Ray features co-stars Kerry Washington (For Colored Girls, Mr. & Mrs. Smith), Regina King (Enemy of the State, Jerry Maguire), Aunjanue Ellis (The Taking of Pelham 123, Men of Honor), Harry Lennix (State of Play, The Matrix Reloaded), Larenz Tate (Waist Deep, Crash), Terrence Howard ("Law and Order: Los Angeles," Iron Man) and Bokeem Woodbine (Devil, The Rock). Witness the incredible true story of a musician who fought harder and went further than anyone could imagine.

BLU-RAY(TM) BONUS FEATURES: 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®,
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seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray(TM) player. On the iPad®
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!
-- U-Control(TM): Universal's exclusive feature that lets the viewer access
bonus materials without leaving the movie!
-- PICTURE IN PICTURE: SCENE COMPANION - Watch behind-the-scenes footage,
interviews, bios and more during key scenes with this picture-in-picture
companion.
-- THE MUSIC OF RAY - Viewers can create a personal playlist of favorite
songs while watching the movie and even download the music from
iTunes®!
-- FEATURED COMMENTARY: With director Taylor Hackford.
-- INTRODUCTION: By director Taylor Hackford.
-- EXTENDED MUSICAL SCENES: 9 complete uncut musical performances with an
Introduction by Jamie Foxx including "Hit The Road Jack," "Unchain My
Heart," "What Kind of Man Are You," "Hallelujah, I Love Her So," "Leave
My Woman Alone," "Night Time is the Right Time," "Mary Ann," "I Can't
Stop Loving You," and "Hard Times".
-- DELETED SCENES: 14 scenes not shown in the theatrical version with
commentary by director Taylor Hackford.
-- FEATURETTES:
-- STEPPING INTO THE PART -An exclusive behind the scenes look at Jamie
Foxx's incredible transformation into Ray Charles - including a jam
session between the actor and Ray Charles himself.
-- RAY REMEMBERED - Friends and fellow musicians remember Ray Charles.
-- THE WOMEN OF RAY - A look at the real women in Ray Charles' life, as
well as the actresses who play them.
-- RAY: AN AMERICAN STORY - An in-depth view of the life of Ray Charles
featuring cast and crew discussing the making of the film.
-- A LOOK INSIDE RAY - A look at the music legend's journey and making
of the film.
-- THE FILMMAKERS' JOURNEY - An in-depth interview with director Taylor
Hackford and his producing partner Stuart Benjamin on their 15-year
journey to portray Ray Charles' musical genius and bring their
vision to the screen.
-- THEATRICAL TRAILER

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - BLU-RAY(TM):
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Street Date: February 1, 2011
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Copyright: 2011 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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Selection Number: 61112068
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Running time: 2 Hours, 33 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 depiction of drug addiction, sexuality and some thematic
elements.
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Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
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Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 /DVS DD 2.0 and French (European) DTS
Surround 5.1
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CAST AND FILMMAKERS
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Director: Taylor Hackford
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Screenwriter: James L. White
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Producers: Howard Baldwin, Karen Baldwin, Taylor Hackford, Stuart
Benjamin
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Executive Producers: William J. Immerman, Jaime Rucker King
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Director of Photography: Pawel Edelman
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Production Designer: Stephen Altman
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Editor: Paul Hirsch
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Costume Designer: Sharen Davis
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Composer: Craig Armstrong
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Cast: Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Clifton Powell,
Aunjanue Ellis, Harry Lennix, Larenz Tate, Terrence Howard, Bokeem
Woodbine
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CONTACT: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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Jennifer Black
Executive Director, Publicity
(818) 777-0546
Jennifer.Black@nbcuni.com

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