Rich Content Ranging From 'The Manchurian Candidate' Starring Denzel
Washington to Academy Award(R) Winners 'Braveheart' and 'Forrest Gump' to be
Released on HD DVD
LOS ANGELES and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Home
Entertainment, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA; VIA.B) announced today at
the CES HD DVD press conference that more than 20 titles from the studio's
renowned library - including such new releases as "The Manchurian Candidate,"
starring Denzel Washington and 2005 Golden Globe nominee Meryl Streep, and the
upcoming Cameron Crowe film "Elizabethtown," are planned for release on the
next-generation HD DVD format beginning in Q4 2005 (see below for complete
list).
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991206/PARLOGO)
Other Paramount titles to be released on HD DVD include such hits as the
Tom Hanks' Academy Award winning blockbuster "Forrest Gump" and Mel Gibson's
critically acclaimed "Braveheart" -- the winner of five Academy Awards
including "Best Picture" and "Best Director."
"Paramount's depth of content, combined with the innovative technology of
HD DVD, will introduce consumers to exciting, new ways of enjoying the action,
drama, sounds and excitement of their favorite films in the comfort of their
living room," said Rob Friedman, chief operating officer, Paramount Pictures
and vice chairman, Motion Picture Group. "We're pleased to be at the
forefront of next generation of DVD and these titles are just the beginning."
"Paramount has concluded that HD DVD has significant advantages in terms
of performance, reliability and affordability that will truly benefit both the
consumer and the entertainment industry," added Thomas Lesinski, president,
Paramount Pictures, Worldwide Home Entertainment. "We are very excited to
support the launch of HD DVD with some of the most celebrated movies from
Paramount's storied library."
HD DVD is a digital video format that features such improvements over
existing DVD technology as enhanced picture quality, robust content
protection, advanced navigation tools and new interactive capabilities such as
web connectivity. HD DVD is the only next generation DVD format endorsed by
the DVD Forum which is comprised of 230 consumer, electronics, entertainment,
software, IT and other companies around the world. The format also supports
the Advanced Access Content System (AACS), the most secure enhanced copy
protection to date.
PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT -- HD DVD LAUNCH TITLES
New/Recent Releases:
THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
ELIZABETHTOWN
COACH CARTER
ITALIAN JOB
SCHOOL OF ROCK
SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW
Catalog Titles:
FORREST GUMP
BRAVEHEART
GHOST
GREASE
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2
BLACK RAIN
SAVE THE LAST DANCE
SLEEPY HOLLOW
U2 RATTLE & HUM
VANILLA SKY
LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER
STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT
WE WERE SOLDIERS
About Paramount Home Entertainment
Paramount Home Entertainment is part of the Paramount Motion Picture Group
and is responsible for the worldwide sales, marketing, and distribution of
home entertainment for Viacom including: Paramount Pictures, CBS, Nickelodeon,
MTV and Comedy Central. The Paramount Motion Picture Group is part of the
entertainment operations of Viacom Inc., one of the world's largest
entertainment and media companies and a leader in the production, promotion
and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and music.
For further information, please contact Nancy Kirkpatrick, Executive Vice
President, Worldwide Publicity, +1-323-956-5824
SOURCE Paramount Home Entertainment
 back to top
Photo Notes:
NewsCom:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991206/PARLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
CONTACT:
Nancy Kirkpatrick, Executive Vice President,
Worldwide Publicity of Paramount Home Entertainment,
+1-323-956-5824
|
