Universal's ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT Released on Blu-ray/DVD
By: BWW News Desk Feb. 14, 2012
Relive the drama, conflict and power of one of the most influential anti-war films ever made with All Quiet on the Western Front, now on Blu-ray™ for the first time ever featuring perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound. This remarkable digitally remastered and fully restored edition is available for a limited time on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, including DVD and Digital Copy and debuts on February 14, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Film historIan Leonard Maltin calls the film "a milestone in American moviemaking" and provides a special introduction in the collectible hardcover book packaging, which also features rare movie memorabilia reproductions, studio newsletters, posters and photos. The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack is also loaded with hours of bonus features including a rarely seen "silent" version of the film presented by the Library of Congress.
All Quiet on the Western Front is a hard-hitting, timeless masterpiece that follows a group of idealistic young men as they naively join the German Army in WWI only to find their patriotism destroyed by the brash and bloody realities of combat while on assignment at the Western Front. As Universal Studios' first Academy Award® winning film for Best Picture, this revered classic earnEd Lewis Milestone an Oscar® for Best Director and nominations for Best Writing and Best Cinematography. The prestigious American Film Institute lists All Quiet on the Western Front as one of the "100 Greatest American Films," as well as one of their "Top 10 Most Epic Films."
All Quiet on the Western Front on Blu-ray™ is being released in celebration of Universal's 100th Anniversary. In honor of its centennial anniversary, Universal Pictures proudly salutes 100 years of unforgettable films that have entertained audiences and touched the hearts of millions around the globe. In celebration of our first 100 years, Universal Studios Home Entertainment is proud to present a selection of our many beloved movies as part of an extensive year-long program that underscores the studio's rich cinematic history and indelible cultural impact.
BLU-RAY™ & DVD BONUS FEATURES:
INTRODUCTION BY TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES HOST AND FILM HISTORIAN Robert Osborne
100 YEARS OF UNIVERSAL: RESTORING THE CLASSICS
100 YEARS OF UNIVERSAL ACADEMY AWARD® WINNERS
THEATRICAL TRAILER
BLU-RAY™ Exclusive BONUS FEATURES: Unleash the power of your HDTV with perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound.
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT SILENT FILM VERSION: Includes rarely seen alternate "silent" version presented by The Library of Congress.
pocket BLU™ app: The groundbreaking pocket BLU™ app uses iPad®, iPhone®, iPod® touch, Android™, PC and Mac® to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray™ player. Plus iPad® and Android™ tablet owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket BLU™ made especially to take advantage of the tablets' larger screen and high resolution display.
Consumers will be able to browse through a library of Blu-ray™ content and watch entertaining extras on-the-go in a way that's bigger and better than ever before. pocket BLU™ offers advanced features such as:
ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ 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™ 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™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™ 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.
BD-LIVE™: Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to watch the latest trailers and more!
CAST AND FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Louis Wolheim, Lewis Ayres, John Wray, Arnold Lucy, Ben Alexander, Scott Kolk, Owen Davis Jr., Walter Browne Rogers, William Bakewell, Russell Gleason, Richard Alexander, Harold Goodwin, 'Slim' Summerville, Pat Collins, Beryl Mercer, Edmund Breese
Directed By: Lewis Milestone
Screenplay By: George Abbott
Adaptations & Dialogue By: Maxwell Anderson
Based on the Novel By: Erich Maria Remarque
Producer: Carl Laemmle Jr.
Art Director: Charles D. Hall, W.R. Schmitt
Cinematography: Arthur Edeson
Edited By: Edgar Adams
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK:
Street Date: February 14, 2012
Copyright: 1930 Universal Studios, 2012 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61121170
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Full Frame 1.33:1
Color/BW: Black & White
Rating: Not Rated
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French
Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Run Time: 2 Hours, 13 Minutes
TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: February 14, 2012
Copyright: 1930 Universal Studios, 2012 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61121170
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: Full Frame 1.33:1
Color/BW: Black & White
Rating: Not Rated
Subtitles: English, SDH, Spanish, French
Sound: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Run Time: 2 Hours, 13 Minutes
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