``The Astaire and Rogers Collection: Volume One'' -- ``Top Hat,'' ``Swing Time,'' ``Follow the Fleet,'' ``Shall We Dance,'' ``The Barkleys of Broadway'' -- Collection Debuts August 16 from Warner Home Video.BURBANK, Calif. -- All are Remastered and New to 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. with Extensive Bonus Features Including New Featurettes, Documentaries and Commentary by Fred Astaire's Daughter On August 16, Warner Home Video Warner Home Video is the home video unit of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. It was founded in 1978 as WCI Home Video (for Warner Communications, Inc.). It was re-named Warner Home Video in 1980. will debut "The Astaire and Rogers Collection: Volume One" -- five memorable classics from Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, whose magical chemistry made them Hollywood's greatest dance duo. Featuring five new-to-DVD titles, "The Astaire & Rogers Collection: Volume One" includes the critically acclaimed "Top Hat" and "Swing Time," along with "Follow the Fleet," "Shall We Dance" and "The Barkleys of Broadway," the couple's final film together. All five films have been newly remastered and include extensive bonus features such as documentaries, featurettes and commentary by Fred Astaire's daughter, Ava Astaire McKenzie. The Collection will sell for $59.92 SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. . All titles will also be available individually for $19.97 SRP. "Top Hat" Directed by Mark Sandrich ("Gay Divorcee di·vor·cée n. A divorced woman. [French, feminine past participle of divorcer, to divorce, from Old French, from divorce, divorce; see divorce. ," "Shall We Dance"), "Top Hat" was nominated for four Academy Awards(R), including Best Picture. A young Lucille Ball also appears in a small role as a flower clerk. "Swing Time" Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers headline this romantic comedy directed by George Stevens Noun 1. George Stevens - United States filmmaker (1905-1975) Stevens . Standouts include the songs "Pick Yourself Up," "Never Gonna Dance," and the Oscar-winning "The Way You Look Tonight." "Follow The Fleet" In the fifth Astaire-Rogers pairing, Fred trades his top hat for a sailor's cap, Randolph Scott gets the girl (Harriet Hilliard), Ginger gets a tap solo and viewers get the unending delight of seven sparkling Irving Berlin numbers. "Shall We Dance" Astaire and Rogers croon croon v. crooned, croon·ing, croons v.intr. 1. To hum or sing softly. 2. To sing popular songs in a soft, sentimental manner. 3. Scots To roar or bellow. , swoon and sway to a glorious score from George and Ira Gershwin which includes "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," Oscar-nominated "They Can't Take That Away "They Can’t Take That Away" is a single by New Zealand Idol season one winner, Benjamin Lummis, released in 2004. It went to number one in its first week, where it remained for seven weeks. from Me," "They All Laughed" and more. "The Barkleys of Broadway" After 10 years apart, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers reteam for their final film, written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green and directed by Charles Walters. The routines include Astaire's "Shoes with Wings On" and a reprise re·prise n. 1. Music a. A repetition of a phrase or verse. b. A return to an original theme. 2. A recurrence or resumption of an action. tr.v. from "Shall We Dance," "They Can't Take That Away from Me." Note to Editors: E-mail requests for materials to karenpenhale@cs-pr.com or fax to 818-260-0707. Art can be downloaded at www.whvdirect.com. |
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