DVDfever.co.uk – Black Swan on Blu-ray and DVD
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Posted: March 11th, 2011.
Capture the electrifying thriller that has audiences on the edge of their seats on Blu-ray and DVD on 16 May 2011
The multi-award winning, critically acclaimed BLACK SWAN is a seductive and haunting film that will leave you breathless. Directed by innovator Darren Aronofsky (The Wrestler), the film boasts a wealth of talent including Academy Award winning Best Actress Natalie Portman (Closer), alongside Mila Kunis (Date Night), Winona Ryder (Girl, Interrupted) and Vincent Cassel (Oceans Twelve). In the film, Natalie Portmans mesmerizing transformation into the Black Swan leaves you breathless and wanting to see it again. Become part of the haunting phenomenon and own BLACK SWAN on Blu-ray or DVD on 16 May 2011 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
BLACK SWAN follows the story of Nina (Natalie Portman), a ballerina in the New York City Ballet trying to make it to the top. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Winona Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice. But a new dancer, Lily (Mila Kunis), also impresses Leroy and becomes Ninas competition. Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly with her innocence and grace, but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan with her fiery personality. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side with a recklessness that threatens to destroy her.
The BLACK SWAN Blu-ray disc contains special features not included on the DVD including an insightful discussion with Darren Aronofsky and Natalie Portman about their creative journey, plus an inside look at the incredible costume and production design. With the best-available sound and picture quality, the Blu-ray format provides viewers the premier way to experience the stunning Academy Award®-nominated cinematography, memorable character performances and flawless choreography of BLACK SWAN.
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BLACK SWAN Triple Play Blu-ray:
Blu-ray, DVD & a Digital Copy of the film + the following Special Features:
- Metamorphosis: A Three-Part Series: A behind the scenes look at the filmmaking process from Darren Aronofskys visionary directing, to the physically-demanding acting, to the stunning special effects.
- Behind the Curtain: An inside look at the films costume and production design.
- Ten Years in the Making: Natalie Portman and Darren Aronofsky discuss their creative journey, from preparing for the role to dancing with the camera.
- Cast Profiles Roles of a Lifetime: Presented by Fox Movie Channel, the stars reflect on the their challenging and rewarding characters
BLACK SWAN DVD:
DVD & Digital Copy of the film + the following Special Feature:
- Metamorphosis: A Three-Part Series: A behind the scenes look at the filmmaking process from Darren Aronofskys visionary directing, to the physically-demanding acting, to the stunning special effects.
This title is out on May 16th, 2011 and can be bought online for the following:
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