From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: It's Kind of a Funny Story
ARRIVES FEBRUARY 8, 2011; OWN IT ON BLU-RAY™, 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 Funny Story has been hailed as "a perfect coming-of-age comedy" (Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times). The film debuts on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand February 8, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO Blu-ray™ Hi-Def: Unleash the power of your HDTV with perfect picture and the purest digital sound available.
- BD-LIVE™: Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to watch the latest trailers and more!
- pocket BLU™: USHE's groundbreaking pocket BLU™ app uses iPhone®, iPod® touch, BlackBerry®, Nokia® Smartphone, Android™, PC and Macintosh to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray™ player. Also available on the iPad®, owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket BLU™ 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™ 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.
- MY SCENES: Bookmark your favorite scenes from the film.
- uHEAR™: Never miss another line of dialogue when you're watching It's Kind of a Funny Story with this innovative feature that instantly skips back a few seconds on your Blu-ray™ disc and turns on the subtitles to highlight what you missed.
BONUS FEATURES (BLU-RAY™ 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 |
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Executive Director, Publicity |
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(818) 777-0546 |
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SOURCE Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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