STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE
CLONES On DVD and VHS November 12, 2002
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The First Major Live-Action Movie Captured and Created Directly
From the Digital Source To Provide Optimum Sound and Picture Quality
CENTURY CITY, Calif.,/ TORONTO, On., (August 14, 2002) –Fans
around the globe will be able to experience the most recent chapter in the Star
Wars saga with spectacular digital clarity when Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth
Century Fox Home Entertainment release STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE
CLONES on DVD and VHS on November 12, 2002 (in North America).
“Episode II is the most visually spectacular of all the Star
Wars movies” (Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune). As the first major
live-action motion picture captured and created directly from the digital
source and digitally mastered by THX, the Episode II DVD allows fans the chance
to relive the adventure in the way Writer/Director George Lucas meant it to be
seen, with spectacular digital clarity. Highlights include the climactic Clone
War battle with over 200 Jedi fighting, the exhilarating Coruscant speeder
chase and the 800-year-old Yoda wielding his lightsaber in the ultimate duel.
For fans of the original trilogy, Episode II is the key to
unlocking many of the secrets of the saga. For those who are new to Star Wars,
Episode II is the perfect place to begin their journey into this rich and
exciting universe and build their Star Wars video collection with Episode I on
DVD or VHS and the Original Trilogy on VHS.
The Episode II 2-disc set is packed with over six hours of
additional material, including feature-length commentary from George Lucas and
the filmmakers, exclusive documentaries and eight never-before-seen scenes. The
eagerly anticipated DVD release will carry a suggested retail price on DVD of
US$29.98/C$41.98. The special edition VHS will include selected deleted scenes
and a “Star Wars: Connections” featurette hosted by R2-D2 and C-3PO,
who explain the Star Wars story to new fans. The special edition VHS will be
priced at US$24.98/C$28.98. Consumers can begin ordering August 14.
STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES DVD
The DVD 2-disc set will be available in an Anamorphic Widescreen
(Aspect Ratio 2.35:1) or Full Screen version. Both will contain:
Disc One:
• Commentary by Writer/Director George Lucas, Producer Rick McCallum,
Sound Designer
Ben Burtt, ILM Animation Director Rob Coleman, ILM Visual Effects Supervisors
Pablo Helman, John Knoll and Ben Snow
• Captured and created directly from the digital source
• Sound: English Dolby 5.1 Surround EX
Spanish Dolby 2.0 Surround
French Dolby 2.0 Surround
• Subtitles: English
Disc Two:
• Eight deleted scenes created just for this release, each with introductions
from George Lucas,
Rick McCallum and Ben Burtt
• Witness the revolution in digital character animation in the all-new,
full-length documentary “From Puppets to Pixels,” featuring
the creation of digital Yoda, Dexter Jettster and more
• Exclusive documentary, “State of the Art: The Previsualization
of Episode II”
• Follow Ben Burtt and his team as they explain the process of creating
the sound for Episode II in the all-new documentary “Films Are Not
Released; They Escape”
• Three Featurettes explore Attack of the Clones’ general storyline,
action scenes and love story
• Comprehensive, award-winning, 12-part web documentary series
• “Across the Stars” music video featuring John Williams
• Theatrical teasers and launch trailer, and 12 TV spots
• Theatrical posters and print campaign from around the world
• “R2-D2: Beneath the Dome” mockumentary trailer
• Never-before-seen production photo gallery with special caption
feature
• Episode II visual effects breakdown montage
• DVD-ROM weblink to exclusive Star
Wars content
STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES Synopsis
STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES is set ten years after
the events of The Phantom Menace and the galaxy has undergone significant
change, as have Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen), Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan
McGregor), and Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman). Anakin has grown into
the accomplished Jedi apprentice of Obi-Wan, who himself has transitioned from
student to teacher, while Padmé is a distinguished Senator. Anakin and
Obi-Wan are assigned to protect Padmé, whose life is threatened by a
faction of political separatists. As powerful forces prepare to collide in epic
battle, Anakin and Padmé find themselves torn between duty and honour
and a love that is forbidden. These heroes face choices that will impact not
only their own fates, but also the destiny of the galaxy.
STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES
Street Date: NOVEMBER 12, 2002
Pre-book Date: October 9, 2002
Suggested Retail Price: VHS: $24.98 U.S./$28.98 Canada
DVD: $29.98 U.S./$41.98 Canada
Running Time: 142 minutes
Rating: PG
Catalogue Numbers:
Widescreen DVD: 2005539
Pan & Scan DVD: 2005615
VHS: 2005536
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