Rocky

ROCKY HITS DVD!

SPECIAL EDITION DVD RELEASE FROM MGM HOME ENTERTAINMENT: 28 MAY 2001

“The only thing I want to do is to go the distance, that’s all. Because ifthat bell rings and I’m still standing, then I’m gonna know for the first timein my life, see, that I wasn’t just another bum from the neighborhood.”

It’s the knock-out Special Edition DVD you’ve been waiting for! On 28th May2001 there will be a Special Edition DVD release of the Oscar-winning ROCKY,(RRP £19.99) – an extras-packed DVD, full of exciting unseen features,plus an exclusive hidden extra!

The film will also be released as a part of a stunning digi-pack featuring thecomplete ROCKY ANTHOLOGY – that’s all five films in one amazing DVD package(RRP £49.99).

ROCKY was released to wide spread acclaim and went on to win Oscars for BestPicture and Best Director in 1976. Written by Sylvester Stallone in onlythree days it was the film that launched his career into the stratosphere. Nowregarded affectionately as one of the most important films of the 70’s ROCKYstill stands as one of the best boxing movies ever made.

The following four releases in the successful franchise prove testament to thecharacters’ enduring appeal and continue the thrilling story of Rocky Balboaand his subsequent fights. All five films will be available in a fold-out digipack making a stunning addition to any DVD collection.

ROCKY SPECIAL EDITION DVD INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING EXTRAS:

• Interview with Sylvester Stallone
• Documentary: John Avildsen (Director) presents the making of the film’s fight footage
• Tribute to Burgess Meredith (Mickey)
• Tribute to the film’s cinematographer – James Crabe
• Director/Cast/Producer Commentary
• A selection of different trailers from all five films
• A hidden extra!

News page content input by Dominic Robinson, 2001.