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Critically-acclaimed writer, director and producer Judd Apatow takes audiences on a hilarious and revealing look at the world of stand-up comedy with the story of George Simmons, a famous comedian who is given a second chance at life in FUNNY PEOPLE, which comes to Blu-ray and DVD November 24th, and features more heartfelt laughs with both the original theatrical movie and a never-before-seen unrated film! This Thanksgiving, acclaimed filmmaer Judd Apatow brings you the two-disc DVD and Blu-Ray Hi Def release of FUNNY PEOPLE starring Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann. Own the home entertainment release loaded with exclusive extras and featurings the original theatrical movie plus an unrated version not seen in theaters on November 24, 2009. IESB has got your chance to win one of three FUNNY PEOPLE DVD prize packages that includes a copy of the DVD and a Magnetic Comedy Kit below!
Critically-acclaimed writer, director and producer Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin) takes audiences on a hilarious and revealing look at the world of stand-up comedy with the story of George Simmons, a famous comedian who is given a second chance at life in Funny People, coming to two-disc Blu-RayTM Hi-Def, two-disc Collector's Edition DVD, single-disc DVD and digital download on November 24, 2009 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. All versions deliver even more heartfelt laughs with both the original theatrical movie and a never-before-seen unrated film. The two-disc Blu-ray and DVD versions are also packed with bonus features created especially for home entertainment audiences by Judd Apatow and his entire production team, including actual footage of Adam Sandler's and Apatow's personal prank phone calls, additional stand-up comedy performances by the cast, and in-depth video diaries chronicling the filmmaking process. With two versions of the movie, and an incredible array of hilarious bonus features crafted just for fans, Funny People on DVD and Blu-rayTM promises to be the ultimate comedy experience and a must-have gift this holiday season. In Funny People, Adam Sandler (You Don't Mess with the Zohan, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry) leads an all-star ensemble cast including Seth Rogen (Pineapple Express, Knocked Up), Leslie Mann (17 Again, Knocked Up), Jonah Hill (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Superbad), Eric Bana (Star Trek, The Time Traveler's Wife) and Jason Schwartzman (The Darjeeling Limited, Rushmore), along with special cameo appearances from some of comedy's greatest legends including Paul Reiser, Ray Romano, Sarah Silverman, Norm Mac Donald, Dave Attell and Charles Fleisher, among others. Funny People on Blu-rayTM is presented with perfect picture and the purest digital sound available, as well as Universal's acclaimed BD-LiveTM Center, which allows fans access to a world of interactive and exclusive content via their Internet-connected player.
Film critics from coast to coast have given Judd Apatow's Funny People great reviews for its smart, touching and comedic take on the life of George Simmons. "Apatow's richest movie yet," said David Denby of The New Yorker; "hilarious" raves Peter Travers of Rolling Stone; and "uproariously funny!" according to Sonny Bunch of The Washington Times.
BONUS FEATURES Throughout the production of the film, Judd Apatow and his entire production team were mindful of home entertainment audiences, gathering exclusive footage of the filmmaking process and creating special features that they knew fans would love. Accordingly, both the two-disc Collector's Edition Blu-rayTM and DVD come loaded with exclusive bonus features, including:
Funny People on Blu-rayTM Hi-Def includes everything on the two-disc Collector's Edition DVD, plus more exclusive content and interactive features, including:
The Funny People single disc DVD includes a gag reel and feature commentary with director Judd Apatow, Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT IS OFFERING UP A $100,000 CHANCE OF A LIFETIME TO CELEBRATE THE BLU-RAYTM HI-DEF & DVD RELEASE OF FUNNY PEOPLE THIS HOLIDAY! Beginning October 28th, you could live like a movie star by winning $100,000!* With this much cash, create the experience of a lifetime by taking a first-class comedy tour in Los Angeles. While there, you could take advantage of VIP access to top comedy clubs or even buy and cruise Hollywood Boulevard in a brand new luxury ride, like the ones seen in Funny People! Over 200 additional prizes will be awarded, including HDTVs, Netbooks, Blu-rayTM players and more. Each winner of these additional prizes get 2 - one for themselves and one to give away this holiday. (*$100,000 prize will be awarded in the form of a check to the winner.) SYNOPSISAdam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann star in this seriously funny film from writer-director Judd Apatow, (The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up). When famous comedian George Simmons (Sandler) is given a second chance at a new beginning, he and his assistant, a struggling comedian, Ira (Rogen), return to the places and people that matter most... including the stand-up spots that gave him his start and the girl that got away (Mann). Co-starring Jonah Hill, Eric Bana and Jason Schwartzman, it's the film critics cheer is "uproariously funny"(Sonny Bunch, The Washington Times).
CAST AND FILMMAKERS Written & Directed By: Judd Apatow Produced By: Judd Apatow, Clayton Townsend, Barry Mendel Executive Producers: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Jack Giarraputo Director of Photography: Janusz Kaminski Production Designer: Jefferson Sage Edited By: Brent White, Craig Alpert Co-Producers: Andrew Jay Cohen, Brendan O'Brien Costume Designers: Nancy Steiner, Betsy Heimann Music By: Jason Schwartzman, Michael Andrews Cast: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman, Aubrey Plaza, Rza, Iris Apatow, Maude Apatow
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONTWO-DISC BLU-RAYTM HI-DEF Street Date: November 24, 2009 Copyright: 2009 Universal Studios Home Entertainment Selection Number: 61106315 Running Time: Theatrical: 2 hours 26 minutes; Unrated: 2 hours 33 minutes. Layers: BD-50 Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.85:1 Rating: R for language and crude sexual humor throughout, and some sexuality / Unrated Technical Information:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION TWO DISC DVD Street Date: November 24, 2009 Copyright: 2009 Universal Studios Home Entertainment Selection Number: 61106313 Running Time: Theatrical: 2 hours 26 minutes; Unrated: 2 hours 33 minutes. Layers: Dual Layers Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 Rating: R for language and crude sexual humor throughout, and some sexuality / Unrated Technical Info:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION SINGLE DISC DVD Street Date: November 24, 2009 Copyright: 2009 Universal Studios Home Entertainment Selection Number: 61106320 Running Time: Theatrical: 2 hours 26 minutes; Unrated: 2 hours 33 minutes. Layers: Dual Layer Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 Rating: R for language and crude sexual humor throughout, and some sexuality Technical Info:
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