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THX 1138: The George Lucas Director's Cut'' -- Lucas's Visionary, Independent First Feature Makes DVD
Debut September 14
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2004-- Two-Disc Collector's
Edition DVD Features New Documentary Exploring Birth of Bay Area's
Revolutionary American Zoetrope; 20-City Theatrical Release Begins September
10
Director George Lucas's widely influential first film, the prescient science-fiction adventure "THX 1138" debuts on DVD September 14 from Warner Home Video in a Two-Disc Collector's Edition that features "The George Lucas Director's Cut" of the film. The Two-Disc Collector's Edition DVD will sell for $26.99 SRP. "THX 1138" will also be available in a single-disc version with limited special features and will sell for $19.97 SRP.
A theatrical release of the film will precede the DVD release and will begin on September 10 in 20 cities including Ann Arbor, Mich.; Austin, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Los Angeles; Minneapolis; New York; Philadelphia; San Francisco; Seattle; Portland; and others.
Made in 1971, "THX 1138" marked the stunning debut of one of the screen's most innovative filmmakers and was produced by Francis Ford Coppola and his revolutionary American Zoetrope studios. Produced at the height of the American independent movement, "THX 1138" stars Robert Duvall in a thought-provoking and visually rich exploration of a theme that would repeat itself throughout Lucas's career: One man's quest to realize his own potential amid an oppressive society.
"THX 1138" takes viewers to a totalitarian future state where citizens are stripped of individuality and become numbered drones sedated and controlled by government-enforced drug programs. Duvall stars in the film as "THX 1138," whose forbidden affair with his roommate leads to a breathless escape attempt and a search for freedom from numbing oppression.
In addition to the film, the DVD release of "THX 1138: The George Lucas Director's Cut" offers two new documentaries, including "A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope," a fascinating chronicle of the birth and rise of the radically different independent studio founded by director Francis Ford Coppola. The documentary features new interviews with Coppola, Lucas, Duvall, Martin Scorsese, John Milius, Matthew Robbins, Walter Murch, Caleb Deschanel and others who helped build American Zoetrope. The 30-minute documentary "Artifact from the Future" explores the memorably tumultuous making of "THX 1138" and is also included on the DVD.
Additionally, Lucas and co-writer and sound designer Murch both provide audio commentary on the film, and the DVD includes "Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138 4EB," the original, award-winning short film Lucas made while a student at the University of Southern California. Other bonus features on the DVD set include "Theatre of Noise," an isolated sound-effects track and branching video that showcases the film's pioneering sound design; and the film's original theatrical trailer.
Warner Home Video worked with Lucasfilm to perform a complete digital restoration on "THX 1138," and the DVD presentation will include widescreen format (16x9, 2.4:1) and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.
E-mail requests for materials to karenpenhale or fax to 818/260-0707. Art can be downloaded at www.whvdirect.com
More "THX 1138" information and a downloadable trailer can be found at http://www.thx1138movie.com
Contacts
Warner Home Video Ronnee Sass, 818-977-6439 or
Lucasfilm Ltd.
John Singh, 415-662-7883 or
Carl Samrock Public Relations
Karen Penhale, 818-260-0777 or
Jeremy Walker + Associates
Mary Litkovich/Jeremy Walker, 212-595-6161
Manufacturer URL www.whvdirect.com
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