'Hero' on DVD Nov. 30
<CENTER>QUENTIN TARANTINO PRESENTS
INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR JET LI
IN THE FILM SENSATION
HERO
Miramax Brings Stunning Martial Arts Epic To DVD and Video November 30
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BURBANK, Calif,. November 3, 2004—Miramax Home Entertainment and Quentin Tarantino, master filmmaker of such action favorites as Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2, and Pulp Fiction presents Hero, the incredible marital arts adventure, on DVD November 30. Hero stars international action sensation Jet Li (The One, Cradle 2 The Grave, Romeo Must Die) and a huge cast in a visually stunning, epic tale in the tradition of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Directed by Yimou Zhang (Raise The Red Lantern) Hero debuted and reigned for two weeks in the U.S. as the #1 Theatrical box-office champion. The film has won worldwide critical acclaim, and was nominated for the 2003 Academy Award® and 2003 Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film. This amazing story, based on a famous Chinese legend of a lone warrior who rises up to defend an empire, will be available on DVD with both the original Chinese language audio soundtrack (with English subtitles) and an optional English audio soundtrack. On DVD for $29.99 (S.R.P.) and on VHS for $24.99 (S.R.P.).
DVD bonus materials for Hero are: "Hero Defined"—a behind-the-scenes look at this epic masterpiece; storyboards/live-action comparison to four exciting scenes; and "Inside The Action: A Conversation with Quentin Tarantino and Jet Li."
DVD Bonus Materials
'HERO' DEFINED
Go behind the scenes and discover the making of Hero. Divided into sections entitled 'Backstory,' 'The Action,' 'The Challenges' and 'The Magic,' this fascinating featurette explores how the filmmakers overcame enormous challenges to blend epic action, visual poetry and personal drama together to create the unique spirit of Hero.
Through interviews and on-set footage, the filmmakers tell in their own words how the script was developed and talent assembled. Discover how the film's amazing locations were decided upon, and how huge logistical challenges, such as the king's palace (the largest movie set in China), were met. Learn how the filmmakers approached the remarkable action sequences, and how the actors, some schooled in martial arts and some not, made their scenes come to life. This featurette also explores the film's haunting music, the re-union of martial arts stars Jet Li and Donnie Yen, the legacy of the film and much more.
'Hero Defined' includes interviews with director/producer Zhang Yimou, director of photography Christopher Doyle, composer/conductor Dun Tan, action director Tony Ching Siu-Tung, and actors and actresses Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Ziyi Zhang, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Chen Dao Ming, and Donnie Yen.
INSIDE THE ACTION: A CONVERSATION WITH QUENTIN TARANTINO AND JET LI
Acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill series) and Hero star Jet Li discuss Hero, martial arts, and much more. It's a fun and fascinating meeting of two great cinema talents!
STORYBOARDS
Here are side-by-side storyboard/film comparisons for four exciting scenes: "Golden Forest," "Library," "Ring of Iron" and "Lake."
Hero's cast includes Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Maggie Cheung (In The Mood For Love), Man-Yuk, Zhang Ziyi (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), Chen Dao Ming and Donnie Yen (Blade II). Screenplay by Li Feng, Zhang Yimou, Wang Bin. Produced by Bill Kong (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), Zhang Yimou. Directed by Zhang Yimou.
STREET DATE: November 30, 2004
Suggested retail price: $29.99 (DVD); $24.99 VHS
Feature running time: Approximately 99 minutes
Rated: "PG-13" For Stylized Martial Arts Violence And A Scene Of Sensuality Bonus materials unrated and subject to change.
DVD aspect ratio: 2.35:1 enhanced for 16x9 screens
DVD Sound: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound DTS Digital Surround Sound
DVD Languages: Original Chinese Language Track English, Spanish subtitles English, French Audio
Miramax 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, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs.
INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR JET LI
IN THE FILM SENSATION
HERO
Miramax Brings Stunning Martial Arts Epic To DVD and Video November 30
</CENTER>
BURBANK, Calif,. November 3, 2004—Miramax Home Entertainment and Quentin Tarantino, master filmmaker of such action favorites as Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2, and Pulp Fiction presents Hero, the incredible marital arts adventure, on DVD November 30. Hero stars international action sensation Jet Li (The One, Cradle 2 The Grave, Romeo Must Die) and a huge cast in a visually stunning, epic tale in the tradition of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Directed by Yimou Zhang (Raise The Red Lantern) Hero debuted and reigned for two weeks in the U.S. as the #1 Theatrical box-office champion. The film has won worldwide critical acclaim, and was nominated for the 2003 Academy Award® and 2003 Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film. This amazing story, based on a famous Chinese legend of a lone warrior who rises up to defend an empire, will be available on DVD with both the original Chinese language audio soundtrack (with English subtitles) and an optional English audio soundtrack. On DVD for $29.99 (S.R.P.) and on VHS for $24.99 (S.R.P.).
DVD bonus materials for Hero are: "Hero Defined"—a behind-the-scenes look at this epic masterpiece; storyboards/live-action comparison to four exciting scenes; and "Inside The Action: A Conversation with Quentin Tarantino and Jet Li."
DVD Bonus Materials
'HERO' DEFINED
Go behind the scenes and discover the making of Hero. Divided into sections entitled 'Backstory,' 'The Action,' 'The Challenges' and 'The Magic,' this fascinating featurette explores how the filmmakers overcame enormous challenges to blend epic action, visual poetry and personal drama together to create the unique spirit of Hero.
Through interviews and on-set footage, the filmmakers tell in their own words how the script was developed and talent assembled. Discover how the film's amazing locations were decided upon, and how huge logistical challenges, such as the king's palace (the largest movie set in China), were met. Learn how the filmmakers approached the remarkable action sequences, and how the actors, some schooled in martial arts and some not, made their scenes come to life. This featurette also explores the film's haunting music, the re-union of martial arts stars Jet Li and Donnie Yen, the legacy of the film and much more.
'Hero Defined' includes interviews with director/producer Zhang Yimou, director of photography Christopher Doyle, composer/conductor Dun Tan, action director Tony Ching Siu-Tung, and actors and actresses Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Ziyi Zhang, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Chen Dao Ming, and Donnie Yen.
INSIDE THE ACTION: A CONVERSATION WITH QUENTIN TARANTINO AND JET LI
Acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill series) and Hero star Jet Li discuss Hero, martial arts, and much more. It's a fun and fascinating meeting of two great cinema talents!
STORYBOARDS
Here are side-by-side storyboard/film comparisons for four exciting scenes: "Golden Forest," "Library," "Ring of Iron" and "Lake."
Hero's cast includes Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Maggie Cheung (In The Mood For Love), Man-Yuk, Zhang Ziyi (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), Chen Dao Ming and Donnie Yen (Blade II). Screenplay by Li Feng, Zhang Yimou, Wang Bin. Produced by Bill Kong (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), Zhang Yimou. Directed by Zhang Yimou.
STREET DATE: November 30, 2004
Suggested retail price: $29.99 (DVD); $24.99 VHS
Feature running time: Approximately 99 minutes
Rated: "PG-13" For Stylized Martial Arts Violence And A Scene Of Sensuality Bonus materials unrated and subject to change.
DVD aspect ratio: 2.35:1 enhanced for 16x9 screens
DVD Sound: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound DTS Digital Surround Sound
DVD Languages: Original Chinese Language Track English, Spanish subtitles English, French Audio
Miramax 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, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs.
