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PR: Coriolanus on Blu-ray & DVD May 29
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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2012
"One of the best pictures of the year." ~ David Edelstein, New York Magazine
"Sharp, modern, and bloody brilliant." ~ Ray Bennett, The Hollywood Reporter
ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT and THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY PRESENT TWO-TIME ACADEMY AWARD(R) NOMINEE RALPH FIENNES' DIRECTORIAL DEBUT Coriolanus

A Modern Version Of One Of William Shakespeare's Most Gripping Dramas, Coriolanus
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company announced today the Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack and DVD release of two-time Academy Award(R) nominee Ralph Fiennes' (Schindler's List, The English Patient) directorial debut, Coriolanus
In her review for Entertainment Weekly, film critic Lisa Schwarzbaum described Fiennes' interpretation of Coriolanus
The classic legend of honor and betrayal has been astonishingly re-imagined in this exhilarating action thriller that wields a profound relevance for today. Caius Martius 'Coriolanus' (star and director Ralph Fiennes) is a feared and revered Roman General, suddenly pitted against his own city and fellow citizens. Rebelling against the power-hungry designs of his manipulative mother (Vanessa Redgrave) and rejected by his own people, Coriolanus incites a riot that expels him from Rome. The banished hero joins forces with his sworn enemy Tullus Aufidius (Gerard Butler) to exact his revenge -- and determine his destiny.
The CORIOLANUS Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack and DVD special features include an audio commentary with the film's director and star, Ralph Fiennes, and a "The Making of Coriolanus" featurette. Note: Special features are subject to change.
Learn more about Coriolanus
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Since 2005, TWC and Dimension Films have released such films as GRINDHOUSE; I'M NOT THERE; THE GREAT DEBATERS; VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA; THE READER; THE ROAD; HALLOWEEN; THE PAT TILLMAN STORY; PIRANHA 3D; INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS; A SINGLE MAN; BLUE VALENTINE; THE COMPANY MEN; MIRAL; SCRE4M; SUBMARINE; DIRTY GIRL; APOLLO 18; OUR IDIOT BROTHER; I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE DOES IT; SARAH'S KEY; and SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD IN 4D. Currently in release are MY WEEK WITH MARILYN; THE ARTIST; THE IRON LADY; and CORIOLANUS. Upcoming releases include W.E.; UNDEFEATED; and BULLY.
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Coriolanus
(Blu-ray(TM) + DVD)
Street date: May 29, 2012
Pre-book: May 2, 2012
Catalog #: BD24725
UPC: 0 1313 24725-9 1
Run time: 124 Minutes
Rating: R
SRP: $34.99
Format: Widescreen
Audio: 5.1 DTSHD-MA
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