Culver City, CA (February 9, 2009) – Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is honored to present two classic films from Academy Award® nominee Peter Bogdanovich (1972, Best Director; Best Adapted Screenplay The Last Picture Show) on a brand-new two disc DVD set. The Last Picture Showfeatures the director’s cut of this landmark film, while Nickelodeon is presented in the original color version and, for the first time ever, the black and white Director’s Cut. The Nickelodeon/The Last Picture Show Double Feature will be available on April 21, 2009 for an SLP of $24.96. New special features on the DVD set will include commentary tracks by Bogdanovich on both films and a new interview with the director about The Last Picture Show.
Nickelodeon is Peter Bogdanovich’s tribute to the “wildcat” pioneers of the silent film industry who had inspired him in his own career. The film stars Academy Award® winner Tatum O’Neal (1974 Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Paper Moon, TV’s “Rescue Me”), Academy Award® nominees Ryan O’Neal (1971 Best Actor in a Leading Role, Love Story) and Burt Reynolds (1998 Best Actor in a Supporting Role Boogie Nights) and Emmy® winner John Ritter (1984 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, “Three’s Company”).
Based on Larry McMurty’s evocative novel, The Last Picture Show is a surprisingly frank and bittersweet drama of social and sexual mores in small-town Texas. The film was nominated for eight Academy Awards® and Cloris Leachman and Ben Johnson won the Best Supporting Actor/Actress categories. The Last Picture Show also stars Cybill Shepherd (TV’s “Cybill”), Academy Award® nominees Jeff Bridges (1972 Best Actor in a Supporting Role, The Last Picture Show), Randy Quaid (1974 Best Actor in a Supporting Role, The Last Detail) and Eileen Brennan (1982, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Private Benjamin) and Academy Award® winner Ellen Burstyn (1975, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore). Burstyn was also nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her part in The Last Picture Show.
Synopses
Nickelodeon
Burt Reynolds and Ryan O’Neal star in this heartfelt valentine to the early days of moviemaking. O’Neal is the film director who literally stumbles into his job, and Reynolds is an overnight screen hero. Based on actual reminiscences of such veteran directors as Raoul Walsh and Allan Dwan.
The Last Picture Show
Brilliant study of life in a small Texas town during the 1950’s, and how characters’ lives intertwine. The story, based on Larry McMurty’s novel, follows the exploits of two high school football stars. Oscars® went to Ben Johnson and Cloris Leachman for their sensitive performances.
DVD BONUS FEATURES INCLUDE:
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Both the Color and the Black and White Director’s Cut ofNickelodeon
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Director’s Cut of The Last Picture Show
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New Audio Commentary with Peter Bogdanovich on both films
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New interview with Bogdanovich for The Last Picture Show
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The Last Picture Show Theatrical Re-release Featurette
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“The Last Picture Show: A Look Back” Documentary
The Last Picture Show was directed by Peter Bogdanovich, from a screenplay by Bogdanovich and Larry McMurty, adapted from McMurty’s novel of the same name. The film stars Jeff Bridges, Timothy Bottoms, Randy Quaid, Cloris Leachman, Ellen Burstyn, Cybill Shepherd and Ben Johnson. Produced by Stephen J. Friedman.
Nickelodeon was directed by Peter Bogdanovich, from a screenplay by Bogdanovich and W. D. Richter. The film stars Ryan O’Neal, Burt Reynolds, Tatum O’Neal, John Ritter, Brian Keith, Stella Stevens and Harry Carey.
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