Before ``Red Dragon,'' There was ``Manhunter''!; The Original Film Based on Thomas Harris' Best-Selling Novel ``Red Dragon'' is Available on DVD!Entertainment Editors TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2002 Anchor Bay Anchor Bay may refer to:
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. of "Manhunter" Including Cast Interviews! To coincide with the theatrical release of "Red Dragon" on October 4th, Anchor Bay Entertainment is repromoting the DVD of the original film based on Thomas Harris' novel "Red Dragon," "Manhunter." Directed by Michael Mann Michael Mann is the name of:
CSI CompuServe, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems Inc. (Boca Raton, FL) CSI Crime Scene Investigation (CBS TV show) CSI Christian Schools International ") as FBI agent Will Graham. The "Manhunter" DVD includes two separate featurettes recently shot exclusively for the DVD -- "Inside Manhunter" focuses on interviews with the key actors including Cox, Petersen, Golden Globe nominee Joan Allen and Tom Noonan; "The Manhunter Look" is a conversation with Cinematographer Dante Spinotti. The DVD carries a suggested retail price of $19.98 and is closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. "Manhunter" is THX-approved and presented widescreen (2.35:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs in Dolby(R) Surround 5.1 sound. A VHS (Video Home System) A half-inch, analog videocassette recorder (VCR) format introduced by JVC in 1976 to compete with Sony's Betamax, introduced a year earlier. version of the film is also available for a suggested retail price of $9.99. "`Manhunter' was one of our largest selling movies ever," commented Jay Douglas, Sr. Vice President of Acquisitions for Anchor Bay Entertainment. "With the upcoming theatrical release of `Red Dragon,' we know there will be tremendous interest in original `Red Dragon' film, `Manhunter.'" FBI agent Will Graham (Petersen) has an unusual ability. Graham is able to immerse himself so deeply in his grisly investigations that he begins to think like the murderers he pursues. This ability has enabled him to capture several famous serial killers, the most recent of which is Hannibal Lecter (Cox) -- the infamous deranged de·range tr.v. de·ranged, de·rang·ing, de·rang·es 1. To disturb the order or arrangement of. 2. To upset the normal condition or functioning of. 3. To disturb mentally; make insane. psychiatrist. Though retired and recuperating from the physical and emotional scars inflicted by Lecter, Graham is brought back by FBI head Jack Crawford (Dennis Farina -- "In Laws") to help track a new serial killer, Francis Dollarhyde (Tom Noonan -- "Robocop 2," "Heat") with a frightening modus operandi [Latin, Method of working.] A term used by law enforcement authorities to describe the particular manner in which a crime is committed. The term modus operandi is most commonly used in criminal cases. It is sometimes referred to by its initials, M.O. : he slaughters entire suburban families and takes jagged bites out of the victims. The FBI is unable to successfully track the unpredictable killer who is nicknamed `The Tooth Fairy' by the tabloids. In an effort to bring an end to `The Tooth Fairy's' killing spree, Graham is forced to confront Hannibal Lecter and the personal demons Demons See also devil; evil; ghosts; hell; spirits and spiritualism. ademonist one who denies the existence of the devil or demons. bogyism, bogeyism recognition of the existence of demons and goblins. that threaten to push him over the brink of sanity. Anchor Bay Entertainment has established itself as a haven for some of the world's greatest filmmakers. Anchor Bay Entertainment is dedicated to releasing outstanding films, committed to detail and utilizing the finest elements in bringing film to the home video market. Over the past few years, the company has developed long-standing relationships with directors including Sam Raimi, Werner Herzog, George Romero, Monte Hellman, Dario Argento, John Landis, Peter Jackson, Kathryn Bigelow and Wim Wenders. In addition to releasing extraordinary feature films, the company distributes one of the most popular children's video series, "Thomas & Friends." The series has received numerous awards and endorsements, been awarded platinum-selling status and ranks consistently on the Top 50 chart of children's weekly video sales (VideoScan). Anchor Bay Entertainment is #1 in market share for fitness (VideoScan), with such chart-topping brands as the "Crunch" and "For Dummies" series. Anchor Bay Entertainment is a division of North Coast Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Handleman Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :HDL (Hardware Description Language) A language used to describe the functions of an electronic circuit for documentation, simulation or logic synthesis (or all three). Although many proprietary HDLs have been developed, Verilog and VHDL are the major standards. ). Anchor Bay Entertainment and Handleman Company can be accessed via the web by visiting www.anchorbayentertainment.com and www.handleman.com. |
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