Media Release
For Immediate Release
LAWRENCE OF AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIANS FIRST IN THE
WORLD TO EXPERIENCE THE EPIC LAWRENCE OF ARABIA ON DVD, 21 MARCH 2001
In
the spirit of Columbia TriStar's ongoing commitment to provide the true collector's DVD,
get ready for their latest effort in the form of the legendary Lawrence of Arabia,
fully restored on DVD. Australia will be the first in the world to receive this truly
historical release. The DVD has been meticulously created in order to improve on the high
standard expected of Columbia TriStar DVDs today.
Before Gladiator, before Braveheart
came a film about a man who single-handedly took on an army and changed the course of
history. A true story about the famed British Officer T.E. Lawrence and the winner of
seven Academy Awards®, Lawrence of Arabia has for some time been the most highly
anticipated film to be blessed by DVD.
Australians will soon be able to make
history of their own with the almighty release of this timeless piece of film history. A
unique collector's piece no DVD enthusiast can be without, Lawrence of Arabia is a
special edition two-disc set, beautifully presented in a limited edition cloth box with
gold embossing and also includes a collector’s booklet. Packed with enormous added
value features this picture disc set shows this epic saga in its truest form.
In a quest to produce the ultimate
DVD experience, Columbia TriStar has restored the heritage of this classic film by
sourcing original film footage and adding digitally remastered 5.1 audio and picture
quality that DVD has become famous for.
Bringing more to the film than ever
before, special features exclusive to this new DVD include a 62-minute ‘Making
of’ documentary, along with the ‘Making of a Classic’ featurette which both
explore the history of the entire production with behind-the-scenes footage, location
shots and interviews.
Be totally surrounded by amazing
photos and narration in the 'Photo Gallery and Maps – Journey With Lawrence' feature.
Follow the exploits of the real Lawrence via photos and text, during the Arab struggle for
independence from the Turks in WWI.
See the glamour and excitement of a
BIG Hollywood premier with the ‘New York Premier’ featurette. Containing a full
minute of news footage from the 1962 New York Premier of Lawrence of Arabia, you
will be taken back to a time of magical movie glitz and glamour. Fall in love with the set
of the film with ‘Romance of Arabia’ featurette showing you the landscape,
history and people of Arabia.
As one of the greatest films of all
time, take a look at the fascinating US and International marketing campaigns for the
theatrical release of Lawrence of Arabia on ‘The Marketing Campaigns’
featurette.
Continuing in the original mission of
bringing viewers closer to the film, ‘In Search of Lawrence’ featurette takes a
look at the deserts of Arabia and more behind-the-scenes challenges of filming Lawrence
of Arabia. ‘The Camels Are Cast’ featurette is set in Maan Jordan at camel
casting time. See local Bedouins stream into the town in the hope of having their camels
become famous.
A world first and exclusive to DVD is
the ‘Conversation with Spielberg’ featurette - a rare discussion from this
legendary director about why he thinks Lawrence of Arabia is a legendary film.
Accompanying this amazing interview is the DVD Rom with Archives of Arabia, talent
profiles of the cast and the movie trailer.
Regarded as the jewel in Columbia
TriStar's collection, Lawrence of Arabia is a truly magical piece, now given the
breath of life by the DVD format. To fully appreciate this original action epic make sure
you are the first in the world to get your copy of the Australian release of Lawrence
of Arabia on 21st March from major retailers nationwide.
Columbia TriStar DVD software is of
Gold Standard Quality. Every Columbia TriStar DVD title authored by the Sony DVD Center in
Culver City, Los Angeles, USA, will carry a Gold Standard Quality Sticker. Consumers
should look out for this sticker as Columbia TriStar's endorsement of their superior
quality DVD software. |
