BLU-RAY GOES PINK! THE PINK PANTHER COLLECTOR'S EDITION
Everyone's Favorite Feline Detective Sleuths In Hi-Def January 27th From MGM Home Entertainment
Also Available, The Pink Panther Film Collection
LOS ANGELES, CA - Catch film's most amusing agent when The Pink Panther Collector's Edition debuts on DVD and Blu-ray disc January 27th from MGM Home Entertainment. Nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Score (1965) and starring Academy Award®-nominee Peter Sellers* (Being There, Only Two Can Play), as the bumbling but boastful Inspector Jacques Clouseau, The Pink Panther introduced the world to the hilarious hijinks of the now classically cool French officer. Originally released in 1964, the family favorite film was directed by Academy Award®-honoree and nominee, Blake Edwards** (Breakfast at Tiffany's), and was included in Bravo's list of "100 Funniest Movies." When the world's largest diamond "The Pink Panther" goes missing, royalty calls on the skills of the hilarious Inspector Clouseau. With only a forgotten glove as evidence, Clouseau must piece together the clues and win the diamond back for his country. The Pink Panther Collector's Edition on Blu-ray Disc mixes a timeless classic with cutting-edge technology and will be available for the suggested retail price of $34.99 U.S./$37.99 Canada. The DVD will be available for $14.98 U.S./$15.98 Canada.
Seven classic Pink Panther films are included in The Pink Panther Film Collection Box Set, also on DVD January 27th. Featuring the celebrated collaboration of director Blake Edwards and Peter Sellers, these live action favorites also featured the musical direction of Academy Award®-winning composer Henry Mancini ***(Victor Victoria, Days of Wine and Roses). In addition to the collection, all eight films will also be available individually and will include an e-Movie Cash™ for the upcoming release of Pink Panther 2, in theaters this February. Encompassing thirty years of Pink Panther antics, The Pink Panther Film Collection highlights the best of Inspector Clouseau with the finest footage of the unforgettable character and will be available for the suggested retail price of $69.98 U.S./$99.98 Canada. Prebook is December 31, 2008.
*1980: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Being There, 1965: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, 1960: Best Short Subject, Live Action Subjects, The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film
** 2004: Honorary Award, 1983: Nominated for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium, Victor Victoria
The Pink Panther Collector's Edition
The DVD is on a dual-layer disc presented in widescreen (2.20:1 aspect ratio) in English 5.1 Dolby Surround and includes Spanish subtitles. Bonus features include:
· Blake Edwards Audio Commentary
· Vignette / Documentary/ Featurettes
o The Pink Panther Story
o Beyond the Feline: The Cartoon Phenomenon
o The Coolest Cat in Cortina: Robert Wagner
o The Tip Toe Life of a Cat Burglar: A Conversation with Former Jewel Thief Bill Mason
o Diamonds: Beyond the Sparkle
· The Pink Panther Trailer
The Pink Panther Blu-ray Specs
Blu-ray Disc is on a dual-layer disc presented in widescreen (2.20:1 aspect ratio) with English 5.1 DTS Master Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Surround and includes English, French and Spanish subtitles and bonus features include:
· Blake Edwards Audio Commentary
· Vignette / Documentary/ Featurettes
o The Pink Panther Story
o Beyond the Feline: The Cartoon Phenomenon
o The Coolest Cat in Cortina: Robert Wagner
o The Tip Toe Life of a Cat Burglar: A Conversation with Former Jewel Thief Bill Mason
o Diamonds: Beyond the Sparkle
· The Pink Panther Trailer
Pink Panther Film Collection Box Set Disc Specifics
7 Film Favorites: Length:
o The Pink Panther Collector's Edition 115 min.
o Shot in the Dark, A 102 min.
o The Pink Panther Strikes Again 103 min.
o The Revenge of the Pink Panther 99 min.
o The Trail of the Pink Panther 96 min.
o The Curse of the Pink Panther 109 min.
o The Son of the Pink Panther 93 min.
The Pink Panther Collector's Edition DVD
Price: $14.98 U.S. / $15.98 Canada
Street Date: January 27, 2009
Total Running Time: 115 minutes
MPAA Rating: NR
Closed Captioned: Yes
The Pink Panther Collector's Edition Blu-ray Disc
Price: $34.99 U.S. / $37.99 Canada
Street Date: January 27, 2009
Total Running Time: 115 minutes
MPAA Rating: NR
Closed Captioned: Yes
Pink Panther Film Collection
Price: $69.98 U.S. / $99.98 Canada
Street Date: January 27, 2009
Catalog Number: M113498
Total Run Time: 717 minutes
MPAA: NR
Closed Captioned: Yes
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GET A CLUE WITH EVERYONE'S FAVORITE PINK-FURRED FELINE
THE PINK PANTHER CLASSIC CARTOON COLLECTION
The Bumbling Adventures Continue in a 9-Disc Set Of The Original Cartoon Series on DVD January 27thFrom MGM Home Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA - A madcap frolic of crime and fun, the Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection slinks on to DVD January 27th from MGM Home Entertainment. MGM's third largest and broadest appealing film franchise is showcased in this must-have multi-disc set, which contains three cartoon collections not available individually of the original classic cartoon, "The Pink Panther." Nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award® for Outstanding Entertainment in a Children's Series (1975), "The Pink Panther" television series captured the hearts of audiences during its 1969 to 1979 run. The groundbreaking cartoons boasted a creative staff and crew of all-star artists who helped define the stylized "cool" of '60s and '70s animation, including directors Friz Freleng (co-creator of the animated "Pink Panther"), Gerry Chiniquy ("Transformers"), Robert McKimson ("Looney Tunes") and George Singer ("The Bullwinkle Show"), with scripts by John W. Dunn ("Daffy Duck's Quackbusters"), among others. The Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection includes the brilliant, Academy Award®-winning The Pink Phink* as well as the only two cartoons, Sink Pink and Pink Ice, in which the mischievous feline speaks. In addition to the collection, six volumes of the classic cartoons will also be available individually and will include an e-Movie Cash™ certificate for the upcoming theatrical release of Pink Panther 2. Each volume will have a suggested retail price of $14.98 U.S./$15.98 Canada. The Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection is available for the suggested retail price of $69.98 U.S./$99.98 Canada.
Nine Cartoon Classics: Length:
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 1: Pranks in the Pink 158 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 2: Adventures in the Pink 155 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 3: Frolics in the Pink 158 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 4: Swinging in the Pink 171 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 5: The Ant and the Aardvark 111 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 6: The Inspector Vol. 1 107 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 7: The Inspector Vol. 2 119 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 8: Roland and Ratfink 119 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 9: Cartoons 119 min.
Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection
Price: $69.98 U.S. / $99.98 Canada
Street Date: January 27, 2009
Total Run Time: 1267 minutes
MPAA: NR
Language: English
Everyone's Favorite Feline Detective Sleuths In Hi-Def January 27th From MGM Home Entertainment
Also Available, The Pink Panther Film Collection
LOS ANGELES, CA - Catch film's most amusing agent when The Pink Panther Collector's Edition debuts on DVD and Blu-ray disc January 27th from MGM Home Entertainment. Nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Score (1965) and starring Academy Award®-nominee Peter Sellers* (Being There, Only Two Can Play), as the bumbling but boastful Inspector Jacques Clouseau, The Pink Panther introduced the world to the hilarious hijinks of the now classically cool French officer. Originally released in 1964, the family favorite film was directed by Academy Award®-honoree and nominee, Blake Edwards** (Breakfast at Tiffany's), and was included in Bravo's list of "100 Funniest Movies." When the world's largest diamond "The Pink Panther" goes missing, royalty calls on the skills of the hilarious Inspector Clouseau. With only a forgotten glove as evidence, Clouseau must piece together the clues and win the diamond back for his country. The Pink Panther Collector's Edition on Blu-ray Disc mixes a timeless classic with cutting-edge technology and will be available for the suggested retail price of $34.99 U.S./$37.99 Canada. The DVD will be available for $14.98 U.S./$15.98 Canada.
Seven classic Pink Panther films are included in The Pink Panther Film Collection Box Set, also on DVD January 27th. Featuring the celebrated collaboration of director Blake Edwards and Peter Sellers, these live action favorites also featured the musical direction of Academy Award®-winning composer Henry Mancini ***(Victor Victoria, Days of Wine and Roses). In addition to the collection, all eight films will also be available individually and will include an e-Movie Cash™ for the upcoming release of Pink Panther 2, in theaters this February. Encompassing thirty years of Pink Panther antics, The Pink Panther Film Collection highlights the best of Inspector Clouseau with the finest footage of the unforgettable character and will be available for the suggested retail price of $69.98 U.S./$99.98 Canada. Prebook is December 31, 2008.
*1980: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Being There, 1965: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, 1960: Best Short Subject, Live Action Subjects, The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film
** 2004: Honorary Award, 1983: Nominated for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium, Victor Victoria
The Pink Panther Collector's Edition
The DVD is on a dual-layer disc presented in widescreen (2.20:1 aspect ratio) in English 5.1 Dolby Surround and includes Spanish subtitles. Bonus features include:
· Blake Edwards Audio Commentary
· Vignette / Documentary/ Featurettes
o The Pink Panther Story
o Beyond the Feline: The Cartoon Phenomenon
o The Coolest Cat in Cortina: Robert Wagner
o The Tip Toe Life of a Cat Burglar: A Conversation with Former Jewel Thief Bill Mason
o Diamonds: Beyond the Sparkle
· The Pink Panther Trailer
The Pink Panther Blu-ray Specs
Blu-ray Disc is on a dual-layer disc presented in widescreen (2.20:1 aspect ratio) with English 5.1 DTS Master Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Surround and includes English, French and Spanish subtitles and bonus features include:
· Blake Edwards Audio Commentary
· Vignette / Documentary/ Featurettes
o The Pink Panther Story
o Beyond the Feline: The Cartoon Phenomenon
o The Coolest Cat in Cortina: Robert Wagner
o The Tip Toe Life of a Cat Burglar: A Conversation with Former Jewel Thief Bill Mason
o Diamonds: Beyond the Sparkle
· The Pink Panther Trailer
Pink Panther Film Collection Box Set Disc Specifics
7 Film Favorites: Length:
o The Pink Panther Collector's Edition 115 min.
o Shot in the Dark, A 102 min.
o The Pink Panther Strikes Again 103 min.
o The Revenge of the Pink Panther 99 min.
o The Trail of the Pink Panther 96 min.
o The Curse of the Pink Panther 109 min.
o The Son of the Pink Panther 93 min.
The Pink Panther Collector's Edition DVD
Price: $14.98 U.S. / $15.98 Canada
Street Date: January 27, 2009
Total Running Time: 115 minutes
MPAA Rating: NR
Closed Captioned: Yes
The Pink Panther Collector's Edition Blu-ray Disc
Price: $34.99 U.S. / $37.99 Canada
Street Date: January 27, 2009
Total Running Time: 115 minutes
MPAA Rating: NR
Closed Captioned: Yes
Pink Panther Film Collection
Price: $69.98 U.S. / $99.98 Canada
Street Date: January 27, 2009
Catalog Number: M113498
Total Run Time: 717 minutes
MPAA: NR
Closed Captioned: Yes
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GET A CLUE WITH EVERYONE'S FAVORITE PINK-FURRED FELINE
THE PINK PANTHER CLASSIC CARTOON COLLECTION
The Bumbling Adventures Continue in a 9-Disc Set Of The Original Cartoon Series on DVD January 27thFrom MGM Home Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA - A madcap frolic of crime and fun, the Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection slinks on to DVD January 27th from MGM Home Entertainment. MGM's third largest and broadest appealing film franchise is showcased in this must-have multi-disc set, which contains three cartoon collections not available individually of the original classic cartoon, "The Pink Panther." Nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award® for Outstanding Entertainment in a Children's Series (1975), "The Pink Panther" television series captured the hearts of audiences during its 1969 to 1979 run. The groundbreaking cartoons boasted a creative staff and crew of all-star artists who helped define the stylized "cool" of '60s and '70s animation, including directors Friz Freleng (co-creator of the animated "Pink Panther"), Gerry Chiniquy ("Transformers"), Robert McKimson ("Looney Tunes") and George Singer ("The Bullwinkle Show"), with scripts by John W. Dunn ("Daffy Duck's Quackbusters"), among others. The Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection includes the brilliant, Academy Award®-winning The Pink Phink* as well as the only two cartoons, Sink Pink and Pink Ice, in which the mischievous feline speaks. In addition to the collection, six volumes of the classic cartoons will also be available individually and will include an e-Movie Cash™ certificate for the upcoming theatrical release of Pink Panther 2. Each volume will have a suggested retail price of $14.98 U.S./$15.98 Canada. The Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection is available for the suggested retail price of $69.98 U.S./$99.98 Canada.
Nine Cartoon Classics: Length:
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 1: Pranks in the Pink 158 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 2: Adventures in the Pink 155 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 3: Frolics in the Pink 158 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 4: Swinging in the Pink 171 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 5: The Ant and the Aardvark 111 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 6: The Inspector Vol. 1 107 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 7: The Inspector Vol. 2 119 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 8: Roland and Ratfink 119 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 9: Cartoons 119 min.
Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection
Price: $69.98 U.S. / $99.98 Canada
Street Date: January 27, 2009
Total Run Time: 1267 minutes
MPAA: NR
Language: English
