Wednesday, September 06, 2006 06:51:59 AM
NEWS
Ron Howard's Backdraft on DVD 9/19
VIEW STILLS FROM THE DVD
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has just sent us word that Ron Howard's Backdraft will be coming out on DVD on September 19th to mark the film's 15th anniversary.
Kurt Russell and William Baldwin star as two feuding firefighter brothers who
must set aside their personal differences in order to survive the burning,
churning infernos set by a maniacal arsonist. Co-starring Robert DeNiro, Donald
Sutherland, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Rebecca DeMornay, this collectible,
digitally remastered edition includes hours of bonus features that take you
behind the heart-pounding pyrotechnics and Academy Award nominated special effects!
DVD BONUS FEATURES
Disc 1
Ron Howard Introduction
Over 40 minutes of deleted scenes
Disc 2
Bonus Materials:
· Igniting the Story -Director Ron Howard, Academy Award®-winning producer Brian Grazer and others discuss the evolution of the film from script to screen.
· Bringing Togethe>r The Team -From the casting room to firefighter clinics see how director Ron Howard brought together a talented team of actors and real-life firefighters.
· The Explosive Stunts -Filmmakers reveal the state-of-the-art technology and heroic stunts that created the explosive action of the film.
· Creating the Villain: The Fire -See how an overwhelmingly talented team of special effects creators and stunt coordinators worked together to bring the fire to life.
· Real-Life Fireman, Real-Life Stories -Get an insiderâs perspective on what it takes to be a firefighter in this round-table discussion with the crew of Station 73, Santa Clarita.
Send this page to a friend
|