Burbank, CA, March 21, 2014–A heartfelt love story for the modern era, “Her” arrives onto Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD on May 13 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Written and directed by Oscar®-winning filmmaker Spike Jonze (“Being John Malkovich,” “Where the Wild Things Are”), “Her” stars Oscar® nominee Joaquin Phoenix (“The Master,” “Walk the Line,” “Gladiator”), Oscar® nominee Amy Adams (“American Hustle”, “The Master,” “Doubt”), Oscar® nominee Rooney Mara (“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”), Olivia Wilde and Scarlett Johansson.
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“Her” is produced by Megan Ellison, Spike Jonze and Vincent Landay. Daniel Lupi, Natalie Farrey and Chelsea Barnard serve as executive producers.
“Her” recently won the Academy Award® for Best Original Screenplay (Spike Jonze); it was also nominated for Best Picture, Music – Original Score, Music – Original Song, and Production Design.
“Her” will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack for $35.99 and includes the film in high-definition on Blu-ray Disc, a DVD, and a digital version of the film in Digital HD with UltraViolet*. Fans can also own “Her” in Digital HD via purchase from digital retailers.
SYNOPSIS
Set in Los Angeles in the slight future, “Her” follows Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix), a complex, soulful man who makes his living writing touching, personal letters for other people. Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship, he becomes intrigued with a new, advanced operating system, which promises to be an intuitive and unique entity in its own right. Upon initiating it, he is delighted to meet “Samantha,” a bright, female voice (Scarlett Johansson) who is insightful, sensitive and surprisingly funny. As her needs and desires grow, in tandem with his own, their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other.
From the singular perspective of Oscar®-winning filmmaker Spike Jonze comes “Her,” an original love story that explores the evolving nature—and risks—of intimacy in the modern world.
BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS
“Her” Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following special features:
· The Untitled Rick Howard Project
· How Do You Share Your Life with Somebody
· Her: Love in the Modern Age
Standard Definition DVD contains the following special feature:
· Her: Love in the Modern Age
DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS
“Her” will be available for streaming and download to watch anywhere in high definition and standard definition from select digital retailers including Amazon, CinemaNow, Flixster, iTunes, PlayStation, Target Ticket, Vudu, Xbox and others. “Her” will also be available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.
ABOUT DIGITAL HD WITH ULTRAVIOLET
*Digital HD with UltraViolet allows fans to watch a digital version of their movie or TV show anywhere, on their favorite devices. Digital HD with UltraViolet is included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs. Digital HD with UltraViolet allows consumers to instantly stream and download movies and TV shows to TVs, computers, tablets and smartphones through UltraViolet retail services like CinemaNow, Flixster, Target Ticket, VUDU and more. For more information on compatible devices go to wb.com/ultravioletdevices. Consult an UltraViolet Retailer for details and requirements and for a list of HD-compatible devices.
