From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment: The Hollow Crown: The Wars Of The Roses
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH AND DAME JUDI DENCH BRING SHAKESPEARE TO LIFE IN BBC'S NEWEST INSTALLMENT OF THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES
OWN IT ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD JUNE 21, 2016 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., March 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated sequel to the BAFTA winning historical series, The Hollow Crown: The Wars of The Roses comes to Blu-ray™ and DVD June 21, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Coinciding with the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death, the three part sequel series features star-studded adaptations of Shakespeare's most celebrated plays, which have captivated audiences with their gripping tales of power and politics.
Produced by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Skyfall) and directed by Dominic Cooke (The Crucible), this epic production is a breath-taking vision of four of Shakespeare's most acclaimed historic plays. Revealed in three parts, The Hollow Crown: The Wars of The Roses allows audiences around the globe to celebrate the playwright's first tetralogy: Henry VI Part One, Henry VI Part Two and Richard III, as some of the most revered Shakespearean actors of our time chronicle the twisted sagas of these historical kings and how their reign forever changed history.
Featuring an outstanding ensemble cast, The Hollow Crown: The Wars of The Roses stars Benedict Cumberbatch as King Richard III, Dame Judi Dench as Cecily, Duchess of York, Tom Sturridge as King Henry VI, Hugh Bonneville as Humphrey, Duke of Clouchester, Sophie Okonedo as Queen Margaret of Anjou, Keely Hawes as Elizabeth Woodville, Michael Gambon as Sir Edmund Mortimer, Andrew Scott as King Louis XI of France and more. Viewers will be able to fully immerse themselves in the riveting world of Shakespeare with bonus features including an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette and deleted scenes.
BLU-RAYTM and DVD BONUS FEATURES
- Deleted Scenes
- Making of the Hollow Crown
For artwork, please log onto our website at www.ushepublicity.com
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: June 21, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61177997 (US)/ 61178617(CDN)
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.78:1
Rating: N/A
Languages/Subtitles: N/A, English Subtitles
Sound: DTS-HD MASTER AUDIO 5.1
Run Time: 6 Hours 6 Minutes
TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: June 21, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61177839 (US)/ 61177840 (CDN)
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Rating: N/A
Languages/Subtitles: N/A, English Subtitles
Sound: DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1
Run Time: 6 Hours 6 Minutes
About Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE- www.uphe.com) is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal. Universal Studios is a part of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
CONTACT:
Cecilia Sandoval
Director, Publicity
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
[email protected]
818-777-7364
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160331/350084
SOURCE Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Related Links
WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM?
Newsrooms &
Influencers
Digital Media
Outlets
Journalists
Opted In
Share this article