``An Inconvenient Truth,'' The Must-See Film Of The Millennium, Debuts On DVD November 21, 2006 From Paramount Home Entertainment.HOLLYWOOD -- A Passionate and Inspirational Look at One Man's Commitment to Expose the Myths about Global Warming global warming, the gradual increase of the temperature of the earth's lower atmosphere as a result of the increase in greenhouse gases since the Industrial Revolution. and Inspire Actions to Prevent It The critically-acclaimed documentary based on former Vice President Al Gore's presentation on global warming, "An Inconvenient Truth" arrives on DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. November 21, 2006 from Paramount Home Entertainment Paramount Home Entertainment (formerly Paramount Home Video) and (Paramount Video) is a home video company founded in 1976. It is a division of Paramount Pictures, which in turn is owned by Viacom. . A passionate and inspirational look at one man's fervent crusade to halt global warming's deadly progress by revealing the truths about it, "An Inconvenient Truth" offers a dramatic call to action that "shouldn't be missed" (The New Yorker). An audience favorite at the Sundance Film Festival, lauded by critics and viewers alike, the film eloquently weaves the science of global warming with Al Gore's personal history and lifelong commitment to reversing the effects of global climate change. Gore presents a wide array of facts and information in a thoughtful and compelling way: often humorous, frequently emotional and always fascinating. In the end, "An Inconvenient Truth" accomplishes what all great films should: it leaves the viewer involved and inspired. The DVD includes a new and extensive interview with Al Gore Noun 1. Al Gore - Vice President of the United States under Bill Clinton (born in 1948) Albert Gore Jr., Gore focusing on specific points of urgency, commentary by director Davis Guggenheim and producers Lawrence Bender, Scott Burns
Scott Burns (born December 23, 1974) is an Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League. The boy from Norwood was picked up by the Magpies at ninety overall in the 1992 National Draft. , Laurie David Laurie Ellen Lennard David (born March 22, 1958). She serves as a trustee on the Natural Resources Defense Council and a member of the Advisory Board of the Children's Nature Institute and is a contributing blogger to the The Huffington Post. and Lesley Chilcott, and a music video for Melissa Etheridge's song "I Need to Wake Up." A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each DVD will be donated to the bipartisan climate effort Alliance for Climate Protection. "I'm excited about the documentary's release on DVD," said former Vice President Al Gore. "The DVD is a vital way for us to continue the conversation about global warming with even more Americans. As more and more people understand what's at stake, they become a part of the solution, and share both in the challenges and opportunities presented by the climate crisis." The DVD will be packaged with no excess materials, so as to make the smallest environmental footprint possible. Packaging will include 100% post-consumer waste Post-consumer waste is a waste type produced by the end consumer of a material stream; that is, where the waste-producing use did not involve the production of another product. recycled paper, inks and coatings formulated to emit virtually no volatile organic compounds volatile organic compound Environment Any toxic cabon-based (organic) substance that easily become vapors or gases–eg, solvents–paint thinners, lacquer thinner, degreasers, dry cleaning fluids into the atmosphere, no inserts, no laminates and no plastic. The package was manufactured by Ivy Hill. The back of the DVD package will direct teachers to www.climatecrisis.org, where a free downloadable educational guide will be available. Marketing: Paramount Home Entertainment will support the release of "An Inconvenient Truth" with highly targeted promotional programs, as well as broadcast, print and online advertising and a comprehensive national publicity campaign. In addition, retailers are supporting the release with innovative programs, including an eco-friendly store section at select locations. DVD: "An Inconvenient Truth" is presented in Widescreen with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround and English 2.0 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles. The DVD includes the following special features: --An Update from Al Gore -- an extensive new interview focusing on specific points of urgency --Audio commentary by director Davis Guggenheim --Audio commentary by producers Lawrence Bender, Scott Burns, Laurie David and Lesley Chilcott --Melissa Etheridge music video for "I Need to Wake Up" Paramount Classics and Participant Productions present a film directed by Davis Guggenheim, "An Inconvenient Truth." Featuring Al Gore, the film is produced by Laurie David, Lawrence Bender and Scott Z. Burns. Jeff Skoll and Davis Guggenheim are the executive producers and the co-producer is Leslie Chilcott. Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation, a unit of Viacom (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :VIA, VIA.B), a global entertainment company that produces and distributes filmed entertainment through the Paramount Motion Picture Group. PHE is responsible for the worldwide sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties, including: Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks SKG SKG Stichting Kwaliteit Gevelbouw (Dutch) SKG Spielberg, Katzenberg,and Geffen (DreamWorks Studios) SKG Thessaloniki, Greece - Thessaloniki (Airport Code) SKG Smith and Kraus Global , Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Nickelodeon, MTV MTV in full Music Television U.S. cable television network, established in 1980 to present videos of musicians and singers performing new rock music. MTV won a wide following among rock-music fans worldwide and greatly affected the popular-music business. , Comedy Central, CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. , PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, and Hasbro and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment. For more information about Global Warming, visit climatecrisis.org.
"AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH"
Street Date: November 21, 2006
Prebook: October 10, 2006
Pricing: $29.99 US; $36.99 Canada
Catalog #: 348084
Runtimes: 96 minutes
U.S. Rating: PG
Canadian Rating: G
"In 39 years, I have never written these words in a movie review, but
here they are: You owe it to yourself to see this film. If you do not,
and you have grandchildren, you should explain to them why you decided
not to." -- Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN TIMES
"One of the most important films ever. If this does not move you to
change, nothing will." -- Larry King
"The collision between our civilization and the Earth comes alive
in this resonant, haunting and inspiring film..."
-- Claudia Puig, USA TODAY
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