From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: It's Kind of a Funny Story

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: It's Kind of a Funny Story

ARRIVES FEBRUARY 8, 2011; OWN IT ON BLU-RAY(TM), DVD AND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

THE HANGOVER'S ZACH GALIFIANAKIS IS HILARIOUSLY ENTERTAINING IN THE COMING-OF-AGE COMEDY

'Zach Galifianakis is a comic force of nature.' - Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Dec. 13, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --

OVERVIEW: Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover) plays opposite young stars Keir Gilchrist (United States of Tara) and Emma Roberts (Valentine's Day) in the Focus Features film It's Kind of a Funny Story, a smart and upbeat comedy about life, love, and the pressures of growing up. Craig (Gilchrist) is a stressed-out teenager who checks himself into a mental health clinic for a little time out. What he finds instead is an unlikely mentor in Bobby (Galifianakis), a potential new romance with Noelle (Roberts), and the opportunity to begin anew. Also starring Academy Award® nominee Viola Davis (Doubt), Lauren Graham (Parenthood), Jim Gaffigan (Away We Go), and Zoe Kravitz (No Reservations), It's Kind of a FunnyStory has been hailed as "a perfect coming-of-age comedy" (Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times). The film debuts on Blu-ray(TM), DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand February 8, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

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allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
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It's Kind of a Funny Story with this innovative feature that instantly
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subtitles to highlight what you missed.

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

-- DELETED SCENES
-- A LOOK INSIDE: IT'S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY: Watch behind-the-scenes
footage and interviews with the cast and crew.
-- IT'S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY PREMIERE IN NEW YORK CITY: View a slide show
that captures the red carpet events at the New York City premiere of the
film.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - BLU-RAY:
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Street Date: February 8, 2011
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Copyright: 2010 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
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Selection Number: 62115406
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Running time: 1 Hour 41 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: Rated PG-13 for mature thematic issues, sexual content,
drug material, and language.
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Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
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Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French (Canadian) DTS
Surround 5.1 and Spanish DTS Surround 5.1
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION - DVD:
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Street Date: February 8, 2011
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Copyright: 2010 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
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Selection Number: 62115405
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Running time: 1 Hour 41 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: Rated PG-13 for mature thematic issues, sexual content,
drug material, and language.
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Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
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Sound: English Digital Dolby 5.1, French (Canadian) Dolby Digital
5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
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CAST AND FILMAKERS
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Cast: Keir Gilchrist, Emma Roberts, Viola Davis, Lauren Graham, Jim
Gaffigan, Zoe Kravitz, Zach Galifianakis
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Written and Directed By: Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck
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Based on the Novel by: Ned Vizzini
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Produced By: Kevin Misher, Ben Browning
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Director of Photography: Andrij Parekh
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Production Designer: Beth Mickle
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Editor: Anna Boden
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Music By: Broken Social Scene
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Costume Designer: Kurt and Bart
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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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CONTACT: Jennifer Black, Executive Director, Publicity of Universal Studios Home Entertainment, +1-818-777-0546, Jennifer.Black@nbcuni.com

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