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THE #1 MOVIE OF THE YEARBECOMES THE #1 HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE ON NOV 4!Walt Disney Pictures Presents A Pixar Animation Studios Film FINDING NEMODive Into A 2-Disc Collector's Edition DVD Loaded With Bonus Materials
From The Oscar@-Winning Creators of TOY STORY and MONSTERS, INC. BURBANK, Calif. -- Plunge into the #1 movie of the year, FINDING NEMO, coming to video and 2-disc Collector's Edition DVD on November 4 from Buena Vista Home Entertainment and Pixar Animation Studios. A fan favorite with young and old alike, FINDING NEMO is the box office champion of 2003 and the highest-grossing animated film in box-office history! Now, the 2-disc Collector's Edition DVD takes viewers even further into the breathtaking underwater world of The Great Barrier Reef, with new animation, an all-new short film "Exploring The Reef,” exciting deleted scenes, fun games, behind-the-scenes features, virtual aquariums and much more. Presented with pristine digital picture and sound and both ‘widescreen' and 'full frame' viewing options, FINDING NEMO’s breakthrough computer animation is the ultimate viewing experience on DVD. This tidal wave of laughs, adventure and heartfelt emotion is available on DVD for $29.99 (S.R.P.) and on _VHS for $24.99 (S.R.P.).
The 2-disc Collector' Edition DVD of FINDING NEMO will appeal to both the discerning DVD enthusiast, who demands nothing less than the highest-quality home entertainment experience, and to families who enjoy the interactive and engaging bonus features that DVDs can provide. Disc one of this Collector's Edition features the 'widescreen' presentation of the film and includes a visual commentary with deleted scenes, features on the creation of the film, virtual aquariums, art galleries and more. Disc two features the 'full frame' version of the film and includes a family-friendly menu of games, underwater explorations, fish encyclopedia, virtual aquariums and more.
DISC 1: PLUNGE INTO THE FILMMAKERS' WORLD
- WIDESCREEN VIEWING PRESENTATION
1.78:1 Enhanced for 16 x 9 Televisions. Digitally Mastered from Pixar's original source.
- FILMMAKERS' VISUAL COMMENTARY
INCLUDING DELETED SCENES AND RECORDING SESSIONS Join Pixar's Writer/Director Andrew Stanton, Co-Director Lee Unkrich and Co-Writer Bob Peterson as they provide commentary for FINDING NEMO. As the movie plays, they illustrate their discussion with visual clips -- from deleted scenes and recording sessions with the actors, to revealing secrets of the amazing technology that was invented to create Finding Nemo. Here are the many details and inside facts that only the filmmakers knew -- until now. All the clips from the Filmmakers' Visual Commentary are included on their own as well. Also included are seven never-before-seen deleted scenes.
- MAKING NEMO: A SPECIAL DOCUMENTARY
Pixar's Executive Producer John Lasseter, Writer/Director Andrew Stanton and the Pixar team lead you through the process of perfecting Finding Nemo. A documentary filmmaker worked alongside the crew to record this remarkable endeavor. Go inside the studio and meet the people at Pixar who brought FINDING NEMO to life. Learn about the challenges they faced designing and animating characters without arms and legs, how they created a believable underwater experience, and struggled to build a world as vast as the ocean itself. With a little mariachi music, an "Ugly Contest" and a lot of determination, see how the team finally brought Finding Nemo to the big screen.
- VIRTUAL AQUARIUMS
Let the world of Finding Nemo come to life, as you turn your TV into your own aquarium of beautiful, animated environments from the movie. Choose from the environments: Reef, Plate Coral, School of Fish, Drop Off, Anemone, Jellyfish, and Sandy Reef.
- DESIGN GALLERIES
Review The Art Of Nemo Narrated By The Artists Themselves Listen in as Pixar artists guide you through a collection of the stunning pre-production artwork that inspired Finding Nemo's final computer-generated imagery.
Characters See the amazing maquettes (small statues used to guide the artists) and pre-production drawings used for each character.
Environments The Reef, the Ocean and the Harbor - see the superb color drawings and paintings done on these environments for the film.
Color Script A collection of over 300 images created by Production Designer Ralph Eggleston to inspire the film's lighting by outlining the story's colors, moods and time of day.
DISC 2: A VOYAGE OF FAMILY FUN
- FULLSCREEN VIEWING PRESENTATION
1.33:1 Standard TV digital source specifically reframed 5.1 digitally mastered from Pixar's original source and specially reframed by the filmmakers themselves.
- EXPLORING THE REEF WITH JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU - A NEW ORIGINAL SHORT FILM
In this original short film, created exclusively for the DVD, world-renowned undersea explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau takes us on a dive into Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the real-life setting for Finding Nemo. All he wants to do is finish his documentary, but things get complicated by the surprise appearance of Dory, Marlin, and Nemo. Oops. Now it's not a surprise. To learn even more about the reef from Jean-Michel Cousteau, also visit www.oceanfutures.org.
- VIRTUAL AQUARIUMS
Wish you had a fish tank like the dentist? Well stop wishing! Turn your TV into an aquarium populated by Gill, Bloat, Peach, Nemo and the rest of the tank gang.
- LEARNING FUN ENCYCLOPEDIA
Nemo's very own teacher guides you through an encyclopedia that comes to life! Learn all about the real fish that inspired the characters of FINDING NEMO.
- PLAY "FISHARADES" GAME
Crush hosts a game of underwater charades with your favorite school of fish. As they form shapes, it's your chance to guess what they are before they finish. This game lets you play alone, or with another player.
- DISCOVER THE CLASSIC PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS SHORT FILM KNICK KNACK
Imagine being a snowman trapped in a snow-globe. Now imagine you're surrounded by knick-knacks from "Sunny Miami," "Sunny Palm Springs" and even "Sunny Death Valley." You'd want out, but how to do it? Watch this hilarious story of frustration created by the Pixar team with early CGI technology. As a bonus option, watch this unique film with commentary from Director John Lasseter and Technical Director Eben Ostby, and learn about the early days of computer animation.
- STORYTIME
Enjoy an all-new, read-along adventure with Nemo. Meet all his fun teachers as he spends a day at school.
- BEHIND THE SCENES
[/b]Studio Tour[/b] Made especially for "future animators," and hosted by the voice of Nemo, Alexander Gould, this hilarious behind-the-scenes tour journeys from story department to final film review and everywhere in-between!
[/b]Character Interviews[/b] A comical interview with Nemo, Marlin, Dory and Bruce, featuring all-new animation. Publicity See Finding Nemo trailers, special "Fishy Facts" trailers customized to Bruce, Crush and Nigel, and explore a Print Gallery of posters, billboards, lobby cards and bus shelter displays.
DVD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Choice Of Digitally Mastered Viewing Presentations. Mastered Directly From Pixar's Digital Source.
- Fullscreen Version Of The Film (1.33:1)
- Specially Reframed For Standard Televisions
- English, French And Spanish Language Tracks Available
- Widescreen Version Of The Film (1.78:1)
- Enhanced For l6x9 Televisions
- French, Spanish Subtitles Available
- Dolby@ Digital 5.1 Surround EX
- THX-Certified, Including THX Optimizer
In FINDING NEMO, the Academy Award®-winning creators of "Toy Story," "A Bug's Life," and "Monsters, Inc. " dive into a whole new world of computer-animated fun, fantasy, and heartfelt emotion with this splashy underwater adventure. The film follows the comedic and eventful journeys of two fish -- Marlin (Albert Brooks, "The In-Laws") and his son Nemo (Alexander Gould) - who become separated in the Great Barrier Reef. Buoyed by the companionship of a friendly-but-forgetful fish named Dory (Ellen DeGeneres (TV's "The Ellen Show"), the overly cautious father embarks on a dangerous trek that leads to encounters with vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish and hungry seagulls. Marlin finds himself the unlikely hero of an epic journey to rescue his son Nemo -- who hatches a few daring plans of his own to return safely home.
The top-notch voice cast of FINDING NEMO includes: Willem Dafoe ("Spider-Man") as Gill, the mysterious Moorish idol and leader of the Tank Gang. Geoffrey Rush ("Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl") as the gossipy pelican Nigel. Barry Humphries (stage star "Dame Edna") as Bruce, the Great White shark who enlists in fish-eaters rehab. Austin Pendleton ("[/i]A Beautiful Mind") as Tank Gang member Gurgle. John Ratzenberger (TV's "[i]Cheers") as the Moonfish Allison Janney (TV's "The West Wing") as Peach the Starfish. Stephen Root (TV's "NewsRadio") as Bubbles the yellow tang. Brad Garret (TV's "Everybody Loves Raymond") as Bloat the temperamental puffer fish. Vicki Lewis (TV's "NewsRadio") as Deb/Flo the damselfish. Bruce Spence ("Inspector Gadget 2") as Chum the hyperactive mako shark. Eric Bana ("Hulk") as Anchor the anti-dolphin hammerhead shark. Bob Peterson (Finding Nemo screenwriter) as the nursery manta. Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo director) as Crush, the surfer-dude sea turtle. Nicholas Bird as Squirt, the surfer-dude sea turtle in training. Joe Ranft (Pixar Story Department Head) as Jacques the over-eager cleaner shrimp.
Written and directed by Pixar's Oscar® nominated Andrew Stanton (nominated Best Animated Feature, "Monsters, Inc." 2001 and Best Screenplay, "Toy Story" 1995), co-director of Disney/Pixar's 1998 hit "A Bug's Life" and co-writer of all four previous Disney/Pixar films, and co-directed by Lee Unkrich, FINDING NEMO sets a new "high water mark" for the art and technology of computer animation.
Street Date: November 4
Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 (DVD); $24.99 VHS Rated: "G" Bonus material unrated. Feature Run Time: Approximately 100 minutes DVD aspect ratio: Widescreen Version Of The Film (1.78:1)
- Enhanced For 16x9 Televisions
- French, Spanish Subtitles Available
Full Frame Version Of The Film (1.33:1)
- Specially Reframed For Standard Televisions
- English, French & Spanish Language Tracks Available
VHS asnect ratio: Full Frame Version Of The Film (1.33:1)
- Specially Reframed For Standard Televisions
Sound:Dolby@ Digital 5.1 Surround EX THX -Certified, Including THX Optimizer
About Pixar Animation Studios: Pixar Animation Studios (Nasdaq: PIXR, http://www.pixar.com) combines creative and technical artistry to create original stories in the medium of computer animation. Pixar has created five of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time: Academy Award®-winning Toy Story (1995); A Bug's Life (1998); Golden Globe-winner Toy Story 2 (1999); the Academy Award@-winning Monsters, Inc. (2001), and Finding Nemo. Pixar's five films have earned more than $2.1 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The Northern California studio's next two film releases are The Incredibles (November 5, 2004) and Cars (holiday 2005). Pixar's films are released by Walt Disney Pictures.
Walt Disney Home Entertainment is distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., a recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs.
© Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. © Pixar Animation Studios
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