January 31, 2012 DVD & Blu-ray: To Kill a Mockingbird 50th Anniversary Edition

Coming to Blu-ray for the very first time is the Academy Award-winning classic film To Kill a Mockingbird to celebrate its 50th anniversary. As part of Universal's 100th Anniversary Collector's Series, the powerful and poignant adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel has been digitally remastered and fully restored from high resolution 35MM original film elements. There are more than three-and-a-half hours of bonus features chronicling the making of the cinematic masterpiece. In addition to a DVD and Blu-ray Combo Pack release, there is a special commemorative Limited Edition Collector’s Series Combo Pack that is packaged in a digibook case and features exclusive movie memorabilia including script pages with Gregory Peck’s handwritten notes, storyboards, poster art and much more.

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To Kill a Mockingbird was first theatrically released in 1962. It tells the story of the principled Alabama lawyer Atticus Finch who defends a black man against unfounded rape charges. Subsequently, he and his children, Jean Louise "Scout" Finch and Jem, are vilified by the local townspeople. One night his children are attacked by the real assailant, but fortunately saved by the town bogeyman, Arthur "Boo" Radley (Robert Duvall’s big screen debut). Filmed in black and white, it was critically acclaimed for the actors’ splendid performances, especially Gregory Peck in his iconic role. The well-crafted narrative boldly endorsed racial tolerance, fairness and honor. It earned eight Academy Award nominations and three wins including a Best Actor for Gregory Peck, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Art Direction. The prestigious American Film Institute lists To Kill a Mockingbird as one of the 100 Greatest American Films and also names Atticus Finch as the greatest movie hero of the 20th century. This timeless classic remains as powerful today as it was at its release.

Cast:

Mary Badham as Jean Louise "Scout" Finch
Phillip Alford as Jem Finch
Robert Duvall as Boo Radley
John Megna as Dill Harris
Alice Ghostley as Stephanie Crawford
Brock Peters as Tom Robinson
Frank Overton as Sheriff Heck Tate
Rosemary Murphy as Maudie Atkinson
Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch
Ruth White as Mrs. Dubose
Estelle Evans as Calpurnia
Richard Hale as Nathan Radley
James K Anderson as Bob Ewell
Collin Wilcox as Mayella Ewell
William Windom as Mr. Gilmer, District Attorney
Paul Fix as Judge Taylor
David Crawford as David Robinson
Dan White as Mob leader
Crahan Denton as Walter Cunningham, Sr.
Steve Condit as Walter Cunningham, Jr.
Kim Hamilton as Helen Robinson
Kim Stanley as Jean Louise Finch as an adult

Special Features:

Fearful Symmetry - A feature-length documentary on the making of To Kill a Mockingbird with cast and crew interviews and a visit to author Harper Lee's home town.
A Conversation with Gregory Peck - An intimate feature-length documentary on one of the most beloved actors in film history with interviews, film clips, home movies and more.
100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics - An in-depth look at the film restoration process *NEW*
Academy Award® Best Actor Acceptance Speech - Gregory Peck's speech after winning the Academy Award® for his performance as Atticus Finch.
American Film Institute Life Achievement Award - Gregory Peck's memorable remarks upon receiving the AFI Life Achievement Award.
Excerpt from “Tribute To Gregory Peck” - Cecilia Peck's heartwarming farewell to her father given at the Academy in celebration of his life.
Scout Remembers - Actress Mary Badham shares her experiences working with Gregory Peck.
Feature Commentary with Director Robert Mulligan and Producer Alan Pakula
Original Theatrical Trailer
Digital Copy of To Kill a Mockingbird (expires 12/31/2012)

Blu-ray Special Features:

Includes all DVD Special Features plus:

BD-LIVE™ - Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to watch the latest trailers and more!
uHEAR™: Never miss another line of dialogue with this innovative feature that instantly skips back a few seconds on your Blu-ray™ disc and turns on the subtitles to highlight what you missed.
MY SCENES: Bookmark your favorite scenes from the film.

U-CONTROL: Universal’s exclusive feature that lets the viewer access bonus materials without leaving the movie!
- Scene Companion: Available on To Kill a Mockingbird: 50th Anniversary Edition for the first time, viewers can watch interviews, see photos and more during key scenes with this picture-in-picture companion featuring narration by Gregory Peck’s Family.

pocket BLU™ - The groundbreaking pocket BLU™ app uses iPhone®, iPod® touch, Android™, PC and Macintosh to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray™ player. Also available on the iPad®, owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket BLU™ made especially to take advantage of the tablet's larger screen and high resolution display. Consumers will be able to browse through a library of Blu-ray™ content and watch entertaining extras on-the-go in a way that's bigger and better than ever before. pocket BLU™ offers advanced features such as:
- Advanced Remote Control - A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ functions with ease.
- Video Timeline - Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
- Mobile-To-Go - Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
- Browse Titles - Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™ Hi-Def. - Users can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.
- Keyboard - Entering data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard.
44-Page Book with Gregory Peck's Script Pages, Personal Letters, Storyboards and Much More! *Collector’s Series Digibook exclusive*

Best Prices:

DVD (includes Digital Copy) - $13.96 at Walmart.com, $14.19 at Target, $14.99 at Amazon.com, Best Buy

Blu-ray Combo Pack (includes DVD and Digital Copy) - $18.96 at Walmart.com, $17.99 at Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, $19.19 at Target, $19.99 at Best Buy (price match to store's online price)

Collector’s Series Blu-ray Combo Pack Digibook (includes DVD and Digital Copy) - $24.96 at Walmart.com, $24.99 at Amazon.com, $27.69 at Target, $34.99 at Best Buy

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