Burbank, CA, August 27, 2012 – It will be nothin’ but a good time when “Rock of Ages” arrives onto Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download on October 9 from Warner Home Entertainment Group. Based on the hit Broadway musical and featuring the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Foreigner, Journey, Poison, REO Speedwagon, Twisted Sister and more, “Rock of Ages” is a love story that celebrates big dreams and loud drums. The Blu-ray Combo Pack features the extended edition, with over 13 additional minutes of more songs, more dancing and more laughs.
From acclaimed director Adam Shankman (“Hairspray”), the hilarious and fun “Rock of Ages” follows small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. The musical comedy stars Julianne Hough (“Burlesque”) as Sherrie and actor/singer Diego Boneta in his feature film debut as Drew. Sharing the journey with Sherrie and Drew is an all-star cast including Russell Brand (“Arthur,” “Get Him to the Greek”), Academy Award® nominee Paul Giamatti (“Cinderella Man”), Academy Award® winner Catherine Zeta-Jones (“Chicago”), Malin Akerman (“The Proposal”), R&B queen Mary J. Blige and multiple Emmy®-winner Bryan Cranston (TV’s “Breaking Bad,” “The Lincoln Lawyer”), with Academy Award® nominees Alec Baldwin (“The Cooler”) and Tom Cruise (“Born on the Fourth of July” – anything more recent?).
“Rock of Ages” will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack for $35.99 and on single disc DVD for $28.98. The Blu-ray Combo Pack features the extended edition and theatrical version of the film in hi-definition on Blu-ray, and the theatrical version in standard definition on DVD. Both the Blu-ray Combo Pack and the single disc DVD include UltraViolet which allows consumers to download and instantly stream the standard definition theatrical version of the film to a wide range of devices including computers and compatible tablets, smartphones, game consoles, Internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray players.*
BLU-RAY COMBO PACK:
· EXTENDED CUT OF THE FILM
· Rock of Ages: Legends of the Sunset Strip Hosted by Bret Michaels – Hear from rock stars – Def leppard, Poison, Whitesnake, Foreigner, Twisted Sister, and more – as they relive the music and vibe of the extroadinary Sunset Strip.
· The Stories We Sing – Find out the real stories and crazy events that inspired your favorite power ballad’s and rock anthems of the 80’s.
· Defining a Decade – Join Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Russell Brand, Tom Cruise, Mary J. Blidge, Catherine Zeta-Jones, director Adam Shankman and others to show us inside the world of the late 80’s!
· Any Way You Want It – Music Featurette (Video)
· Def Leppard – LIVE! – Get an inside look at the Rock of Ages premiere, including the live performance by Def Leppard
DVD:
· Any Way You Want It – Music Featurette (Video)
· Def Leppard – LIVE! – Get an inside look at the Rock of Ages premiere, including the live performance by Def Leppard
· If You Build It, They Will Rock It – Defining A Decade – A look at the historical significance of the real “Sunset Strip” clubs in the 80’s and how they shaped the design of the Bourbon Room in the movie.