The No. 1 Film of the Year Becomes The No. 1 DVD on Nov. 4!; Walt Disney Pictures Presentation Of A Pixar Animation Studios Film ``Finding Nemo''.Entertainment Editors/Business Editors BURBANK Burbank, city (1990 pop. 93,643), Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1911. Tourism and the entertainment industry are central to its economy; several motion-picture studios and television headquarters are here. Burbank's aerospace industry collapsed with the end of the Cold War. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2003 Dive Into A 2-Disc Collector's Edition 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. Loaded With Bonus Materials; From The Oscar-Winning Creators of "Toy Story" and "Monsters, Inc." Go `beyond the sea' with the #1 film of the year, FINDING NEMO Nemo, qui condemnare potest, absolvere non potest. He who may condemn may acquit. Dig. 50, 17, 37. , coming to DVD in a 2-disc Collector's Edition and to 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. on November November: see month. 4 from Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Home Entertainment and Pixar Animation Studios Animation studio can refer to:
adj. 1. a. Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization. b. Remaining free from dirt or decay; clean: pristine mountain snow. 2. digital picture and sound, a stellar cast and eye-popping computer-animation magic, FINDING NEMO on DVD includes both `widescreen' and `full-frame' viewing options. This tidal wave tidal wave, term properly applied to the crest of a tide as it moves around the earth. The wavelike upstream rush of water caused by the incoming tide in some locations is known as a tidal bore. of laughs, adventure and cinematic wizardry wiz·ard·ry n. pl. wiz·ard·ries 1. The art, skill, or practice of a wizard; sorcery. 2. a. A power or effect that appears magical by its capacity to transform: is available on a 2-disc DVD for $29.99 (S.R.P.) and on VHS for $24.99 (S.R.P.).
DISC 1: SUBMERGES THE DVD ENTHUSIAST
-- Widescreen Viewing Presentation
1.78:1 Enhanced for 16 x 9 Televisions. Digitally Mastered
from Pixar's original source.
-- Filmmakers' Visual Commentary
Including Deleted Scenes And Recording Sessions
Take a trip through the evolution of Finding Nemo as Pixar's
Writer/Director Andrew Stanton, Co-Director Lee Unkrich and
Co-Writer Bob Peterson provide revealing commentary on the
film's challenges, wrong turns, and unexpected surprises.
-- Making Nemo: A Special Documentary
A documentary filmmaker worked alongside Pixar Executive
Producer John Lasseter, Writer/Director Andrew Stanton and the
Pixar team to reveal the making of Finding Nemo. Go inside the
studio and meet the people at Pixar who brought Finding Nemo
to life. Learn about the challenges they faced designing and
animating characters without arms and legs, how they created a
believable underwater experience, and struggled to build a
world as vast as the ocean itself. With a little mariachi
music, an "Ugly Contest" and a lot of determination, see how
the team finally brought Finding Nemo to the big screen.
-- Review The Art Of Nemo
Narrated By The Artists Themselves
Listen in as Pixar artists guide you through a collection of the
stunning pre-production artwork that inspired Finding Nemo's final
computer-generated imagery.
-- Virtual Aquariums
Let the world of Finding Nemo come to life, as you turn your TV
into your own aquarium of beautiful, animated environments from
the movie.
DISC 2: A VOYAGE OF FAMILY FUN
-- Fullscreen Viewing Presentation
1.33:1 Standard TV digital source specifically reframed 5.1
digitally mastered from Pixar's original source and specially
reframed by the filmmakers themselves.
-- Exploring The Reef With Jean-Michel Cousteau -- a New Original
Short Film!
In this original short film, created exclusively for the DVD,
world-renowned undersea explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau takes us
on a dive into Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the real-life
setting for Finding Nemo. All he wants to do is finish his
documentary, but things get complicated by the surprise
appearance of Dory, Marlin, and Nemo.
-- Learning Fun Encyclopedia
Nemo's very own teacher guides you through an encyclopedia that
comes to life! Learn all about the real fish that inspired the
characters of Finding Nemo.
-- Discover The Classic Pixar Animation Studios Short Film Knick
Knack
Imagine being a snowman trapped in a snow-globe. Now imagine
you're surrounded by knick-knacks from "Sunny Miami," "Sunny Palm
Springs" and even "Sunny Death Valley." You'd want out, but how to
do it? Watch this hilarious story of frustration created by the
Pixar team with early CGI technology. As a bonus feature, learn
about the first days of computer animation with commentary from
Director John Lasseter and Technical Director Eben Ostby.
-- Play "Fisharades"
Crush hosts a game of underwater charades with your favorite
school of fish. As they form shapes, it's your chance to guess
what they are before they finish. This game lets you play alone,
or with another player!
-- Grab The Kids for Storytime
Enjoy an all-new, read-along adventure with Nemo. Meet all his fun
teachers as he spends a day at school.
-- Pixar Animation Studios
Made especially for "future animators," and hosted by the voice of
Nemo, Alexander Gould, this hilarious behind-the-scenes tour
journeys from story department to screening room and everywhere
in-between!
-- Virtual Aquariums
Wish you had a fish tank like the dentist? Well stop wishing! Turn
your TV into an aquarium populated by Gill, Bloat, Peach, Nemo and
the rest of the tank gang.
And Much More!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
-- Choice Of Digitally Mastered Viewing Presentations. Mastered
Directly From Pixar's Digital Source.
Fullscreen Version Of The Film (1.33:1)
- Specially Reframed For Standard Televisions
Widescreen Version Of The Film (1.78:1)
- Enhanced For 16x9 Televisions
-- English, French And Spanish Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 Surround EX
-- THX-Certified, Including THX Optimizer
In FINDING NEMO, the Academy Award(R)-winning creators of "Toy Story," "A Bug's Life," and "Monsters, Inc." dive into a whole new world of computer-animated fun, fantasy, and heartfelt heart·felt adj. Deeply or sincerely felt; earnest. heartfelt Adjective sincerely and strongly felt: heartfelt thanks Adj. 1. emotion with this splashy splash·y adj. splash·i·er, splash·i·est 1. Making or likely to make splashes. 2. Covered with splashes of color. 3. Showy; ostentatious. See Synonyms at showy. underwater Underwater 1. The condition a call option is in when its strike price is higher than the market price of the underlying stock. 2. The condition a put option is in when its strike price is lower than the market price of the underlying stock. adventure. The film follows the comedic and eventful e·vent·ful adj. 1. Full of events: an eventful week. 2. Important; momentous: an eventful decision. journeys of two fish -- Marlin (Albert Brooks Albert Brooks (born July 22, 1947) is an Academy Award-nominated American actor, writer, comedian and director. Biography Early life Brooks was born Albert Lawrence Einstein , "The In-Laws") and his son Nemo (Alexander Gould Alexander Jerome Gould (born May 4, 1994) is an American child and voice actor. Biography Gould was born in Los Angeles, California of Jewish heritage to parents Tom Gould and Valerie Zisser. ) -- who become separated in the Great Barrier Reef Great Barrier Reef, largest complex of coral reef in the world, c.1,250 mi (2,000 km) long, in the Coral Sea, forming a natural breakwater for the coast of Queensland, NE Australia. . Buoyed by the companionship companionship the faculty possessed by most truly domesticated animals. They are social creatures and have a great need for the companionship of other animals. Animals in groups are quieter and more productive as a rule. of a friendly-but-forgetful fish named Dory (Ellen DeGeneres Ellen Lee DeGeneres (born January 26, 1958) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and currently the Emmy Award-winning host of the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show. DeGeneres has hosted both the Academy Awards and the Primetime Emmys. (TV's "The Ellen Show"), the overly cautious father embarks on a dangerous trek and finds himself the unlikely hero of an epic journey to rescue his son -- who hatches a few daring plans of his own to return safely home. The top-notch voice cast of FINDING NEMO includes:
Willem Dafoe ("Spider-Man") as Gill, the mysterious Moorish idol
and leader of the Tank Gang.
Geoffrey Rush ("Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black
Pearl") as the gossipy pelican Nigel.
Barry Humphries (stage star "Dame Edna") as Bruce, the Great White
shark who enlists in fish-eaters rehab.
Austin Pendleton ("A Beautiful Mind") as Tank Gang member Gurgle.
John Ratzenberger (TV's "Cheers") as the Moonfish
Allison Janney (TV's "The West Wing") as Peach the Starfish.
Stephen Root (TV's "NewsRadio") as Bubbles the yellow tang.
Brad Garret (TV's "Everybody Loves Raymond") as Bloat the
temperamental puffer fish.
Vicki Lewis (TV's "NewsRadio") as Deb/Flo the damselfish.
Bruce Spence ("Inspector Gadget 2") as Chum the hyperactive mako
shark.
Eric Bana ("Hulk") as Anchor the anti-dolphin hammerhead shark.
Bob Peterson (Finding Nemo screenwriter) as the nursery manta.
Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo director) as Crush, the surfer-dude
sea turtle.
Nicholas Bird as Squirt, the surfer-dude sea turtle in training.
Joe Ranft (Pixar Story Department Head) as Jacques the over-eager
cleaner shrimp.
Written and directed by Pixar's Oscar(R) nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. Andrew Stanton, (nominated Best Animated Feature, "Monsters, Inc." 2001 and Best Screenplay screenplay Written text that provides the basis for a film production. Screenplays usually include not only the dialogue spoken by the characters but also a shot-by-shot outline of the film's action. , "Toy Story" 1995) co-director of Disney/Pixar's 1998 hit "A Bug's Life" and co-writer of all four previous Disney/Pixar films, FINDING NEMO sets a new "high water mark" for the art and technology of computer animation.
Street Date: November 4
DVD Direct Prebook: September 2
DVD Distributor Prebook: September 16
Rated: "G"
Bonus material unrated and subject
to change.
Feature Run Time: Approximately 100 minutes
DVD aspect ratio: Widescreen Version Of The Film
(1.78:1)
- Enhanced For 16x9 Televisions
Full Frame Version Of The Film
(1.33:1)
- Specially Reframed For Standard
Televisions
Sound: Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 Surround EX
THX-Certified, Including THX
Optimizer
French Language Track
Spanish Language Track
About Pixar Animation Studios: Pixar Animation Studios (Nasdaq: PIXR)(http://www.pixar.com) combines creative and technical artistry art·ist·ry n. 1. Artistic ability: a sculptor of great artistry. 2. Artistic quality or craft: the artistry of a poem. to create original stories in the medium of computer animation. Pixar has created four of the most successful and beloved animated films of our time: Academy Award(R) winning Toy Story (1995); A Bug's Life (1998); Golden Globe-winner Toy Story 2 (1999); and the Academy Award(R)-winning Monsters, Inc. (2001). Pixar's latest film, Finding Nemo, was released on May 30, 2003 to widespread critical acclaim. The Northern California Northern California, sometimes referred to as NorCal, is the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. The region contains the San Francisco Bay Area, the state capital, Sacramento; as well as the substantial natural beauty of the redwood forests, the northern studio's five films have earned more than $2 billion at the worldwide box office to date. Pixar's next releases are The Incredibles (November 2004) and Cars (holiday 2005). Pixar Animation Studios films are released by Walt Disney Pictures. Walt Disney Home Entertainment is distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., a recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone touchstone Black, silica-containing stone used in assaying to determine the purity of gold and silver. The metal to be assayed is rubbed on the touchstone, and then a sample of metal of known purity is rubbed on the stone right next to it. , Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs. These press materials are available in electronic form at www.BVHEpublicity.com (C) Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. (C) Pixar Animation Studios |
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