Company: Columbia/TriStar.
Date: July 2000.
Subject: Men In Black On DVD.

MEN IN BLACK ON DVD

WHILE THE USA SLEEP, AUSTRALIA IS THE FIRST TO RECEIVE THIS UNPRECEDENTED DVD RELEASE

Columbia Pictures’ biggest grossing film of all time ($550 million worldwide), the special effects-laden MEN IN BLACK, will be released worldwide on DVD, September 5, 2000.  Starring Oscar-winner Tommy Lee Jones (“The Fugitive”) and Will Smith (“Independence Day”) and directed by Barry Sonnenfeld (“Wild Wild West”), this DVD contains special value added features with some of the most sophisticated, thrilling elements ever offered on this exciting new format.  With the release of two special editions, MEN IN BLACK is one of the most anticipated home entertainment events of the year!

Originally cut for Australian audiences and rated PG, this new M15+ DVD provides viewers with the full, unedited version; containing scenes never seen in Australia before.

Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones star as Agents Jay and Kay – the best kept secrets in the universe.  For over 30 years, the MEN IN BLACK have monitored alien activity on Earth.  Working for an unofficial government agency, they provide intergalactic immigration services and regulate all things alien on Earth - unbeknownst to the general public.  While investigating a series of unregistered close encounters, the MEN IN BLACK agents uncover the deadly plot of an intergalactic terrorist on a mission to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies currently in residence in New York City.  In order to prevent worlds from colliding, Kay and Jay must track down the terrorist before the Earth is destroyed in the bargain.  They are our best, last and only line of defence.

DELUXE COLLECTOR’S EDITION AND LIMITED EDITION BOXED SET ON DVD WORLDWIDE, DEBUT SEPTEMBER 5, 2000.

With more features than any DVD in the universe, MEN IN BLACK will be available in two versions each featuring never-before-seen footage and out of this world added value items for a truly state-of-the-art intergalactic experience:

The MEN IN BLACK DELUXE COLLECTOR’S EDITION, with over nine hours of added value, contains an entire universe of exclusive footage in widescreen presentation and unique features including an all-new 22 minute documentary, “The Metamorphosis of MEN IN BLACK.”  Also featured is audio & ‘live’ video commentary by Director Barry Sonnenfeld & star Tommy Lee Jones, character animation studies with Director introduction (uses angle change function), ‘Tunnel Scene’ deconstruction with introduction & optional commentary by the ILM Creative team (uses angles), five extended & alternate scenes, storyboard and production photo galleries, storyboard comparisons to final film comparisons, original behind-the-scenes featurette on the making of the movie, MEN IN BLACK music video performed by Will Smith, theatrical trailers and talent profiles.

Hailed the world's most 'featured' DVD, the MEN IN BLACK LIMITED EDITION BOXED SET, with over thirteen hours of added value, is the first dual layer, double-sided disc in Australia and will be released as a two-disc version.  Presented in a stunning collector's box, the Limited Edition features all of the extras contained on the Deluxe Edition, along with digitally mastered audio and anamorphic video supervised by Director Barry Sonnenfeld in widescreen and full screen presentations, audio commentary with Barry Sonnenfeld, Rick Baker & ILM Team, ‘Creatures: Concept to Completion’ animated art gallery, DVD-ROM and Web Links, ‘Edgar Bug Fight’ Scene Deconstructed using angles, expanded storyboard, conceptual art and production photo gallery.

FIRST EVER EXCLUSIVE - Three scene editing workshops where the viewer can become the director as they piece together cuts from a scene in their own order.  You can play it back and compare it with the final cut and listen to Director Sonnenfeld explain why he chose the cuts he did. MEN IN BLACK Limited Edition DVD also contains a collectible insert consisting of a 12-page booklet including production notes and conceptual character drawings

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