From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Dazed and Confused & Fast Times at Ridgemont High

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Dazed and Confused & Fast Times at Ridgemont High

TWO OF THE MOST HILARIOUS DECADE-DEFINING COMEDIES IN HISTORY AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF

AVAILABLE ON July 26, 2011

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

OVERVIEW: Universal Studios Home Entertainment presents two decade-defining high school comedies, Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Dazed and Confused, both debuting July 26, 2011 on Blu-ray(TM) for the first time ever. Laugh out loud this summer with some of today's biggest stars including Sean Penn, Ben Affleck and Matthew McConaughey as they suffer through the highs and humiliations of high school. Fans can revisit both hilariously irreverent comedies on Blu-ray(TM), featuring perfect picture and the purest digital sound.

FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH:

Academy Award® winner Sean Penn (Milk) stars as the unforgettable Jeff Spicoli in the film that defined the outrageous and bold teen comedy genre, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Follow a group of Southern California high school students as they explore sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. Directed by Amy Heckerling (Clueless) and written by Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous), this rollicking portrait of 1980s American teen life features film debuts of future stars and Academy Award® winners Nicolas Cage (Leaving Las Vegas) and Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland), plus decade-defining music from The Go-Gos, Oingo Boingo, and The Cars. Jennifer Jason Leigh (Margot at the Wedding), Phoebe Cates (Gremlins) and Judge Reinhold (Beverly Hills Cop) also star.

DAZED AND CONFUSED:

Complete with bongs and bell bottoms, macrame and mood rings, Dazed and Confused follows a group of high school students on the last day of school and one wild night they'd never forget ... if only they could remember. Featuring a superb ensemble cast including Academy Award® winner Ben Affleck (The Town), Matthew McConaughey (The Lincoln Lawyer), Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil) and Parker Posey (Superman Returns), Richard Linklater's (School of Rock) critically acclaimed cult favorite that features classic rock music by Aerosmith, Black Sabbath and KISS delivers an enduring film that Rolling Stone calls "spectacularly funny!"

FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH 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 watch the latest trailers and more!

-- U-Control(TM): Universal's exclusive feature that lets the viewer access
bonus materials without leaving the movie!
-- Scene Companion: Watch behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, bios
and more during key scenes with this picture-in-pictures companion.
-- The Music of Fast Times at Ridgemont High: Instantly identify the
songs heard while watching the film, create a custom playlist of
your favorites and even purchase them from iTunes®!
-- pocket BLU(TM): The groundbreaking pocket BLU(TM) app uses iPhone®,
iPod® touch, Android(TM), PC and Macintosh to work seamlessly with a
network-connected Blu-ray(TM) player. Also available on the iPad(TM),
owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket BLU(TM) made
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.
-- 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 to highlight
what you missed.
-- RELIVING OUR FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH: Hilarious documentary
featuring interviews with the cast and crew including Sean Penn
and director Amy Heckerling
-- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR AMY HECKERLING AND SCREENWRITER
CAMERON CROWE
-- THEATRICAL TRAILER

DAZED AND CONFUSED BLU-RAY(TM) BONUS FEATURES:

Unleash the power of your HDTV with perfect picture and the purest digital sound available.

-- U-Control(TM): Universal's exclusive feature that lets the viewer access
bonus materials without leaving the movie!
-- The Music of Dazed and Confused: Instantly identify the songs heard
while watching the film, create a custom playlist of your favorites
and even purchase them from iTunes®!
-- BD-LIVE(TM): Access the BD-Live(TM) Center through your
Internet-connected player to watch the latest trailers and more!
-- pocket BLU(TM): The groundbreaking pocket BLU(TM) app uses iPhone®,
iPod® touch, Android(TM), PC and Macintosh to work seamlessly with a
network-connected Blu-ray(TM) player. Also available on the iPad(TM),
owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket BLU(TM) made
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.
-- 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 to highlight what you missed.
-- DELETED SCENES
-- THE BLUNT TRUTH: Side-splitting institutional filmstrip on the dangers
of partying
-- RETRO PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH - TECHNICAL INFORMATION:Street Date: July 26, 2011Copyright: 2011 Universal Studios Home EntertainmentSelection Number: 61106282Running Time: 1 Hour, 30 MinutesLayers: BD-50Picture Format: Widescreen Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1Rating: RLanguages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, English Dolby Digital 2.0 and DTS 2.0 (Bonus Content only)

FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH - CAST AND FILMMAKERS:Cast: Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Robert Romanus, Brian Backer, Phoebe Cates, Ray WalstonDirected By: Amy HeckerlingWritten By: Cameron CroweExecutive Produced By: C.O. EricksonProduced By: Irving Azoff, Art LinsonDirector of Photography: Matthew F. LeonettiArt Direction By: Dan Lomino Film Editing By: Eric JenkinsCostume Design By: Marilyn VanceCasting By: Don Phillips

DAZED AND CONFUSED - TECHNICAL INFORMATION:Street Date: July 26, 2011Copyright: 2011 Universal Studios Home EntertainmentSelection Number: 62106311Running Time: 1 Hours, 43 MinutesLayers: BD-50Picture Format: Widescreen Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1Rating: Rated R for pervasive, continuous teen drug and alcohol use and very strong languageLanguages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French (European) DTS 2.0 Stereo, English Dolby Digital 2.0/DTS-Express 2.0 (Bonus Content Only)

DAZED AND CONFUSED - CAST AND FILMMAKERS:Cast: Jason London, Rory Cochrane, Wiley Wiggins, Sasha Jensen, Michelle Burke, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, Matthew McConaughey, Milla Jovovich, Ben AffleckProduced, Written and Directed By: Richard LinklaterProduced By: Sean Daniel, James JacksCo-Produced By: Anne Walker-McBayDirector of Photography: Lee DanielProduction Designer: John FrickFilm Editing By: Sandra AdairCostume Design By: Katherine DoverCasting By: Don Phillips

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

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