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PR: Hondo on Blu-ray Jun 5


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Hondo on Blu-ray Jun 5Renowned actress Geraldine Page made her feature film debut as the strong-willed Angie Lowe, an isolated female rancher caught between warring Native American tribes. When Cavalry rider Hondo Lane (Wayne) comes upon Angie and her son, he becomes their designated protector and finds himself embroiled in Angie's personal drama, as well as the growing danger from the nearby Apache. Meanwhile, Angie grows more and more captivated by Hondo--a man hardened by experience but still capable of sympathy, kindness and love. Boasting superb acting (including an Academy Award-nominated performance by Page), spectacular scenery and a powerfully compelling story, HONDO is an unforgettable cinematic experience.

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LEGENDARY ACTOR JOHN WAYNE'S COMPELLING WESTERN CLASSIC DEBUTS ON BLU-RAY(TM)

Hondo

•Dramatic Tale of the American Frontier Arrives June 5, 2012 Loaded with Making Of Featurettes, Expert Commentary, a Photo Gallery and More

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. --American icon John Wayne stars in the powerful and exciting Western classic Hondo, debuting on Blu-ray June 5, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Renowned actress Geraldine Page made her feature film debut as the strong-willed Angie Lowe, an isolated female rancher caught between warring Native American tribes. When Cavalry rider Hondo Lane (Wayne) comes upon Angie and her son, he becomes their designated protector and finds himself embroiled in Angie's personal drama, as well as the growing danger from the nearby Apache. Meanwhile, Angie grows more and more captivated by Hondo--a man hardened by experience but still capable of sympathy, kindness and love. Boasting superb acting (including an Academy Award(R)-nominated performance* by Page), spectacular scenery and a powerfully compelling story, HONDO is an unforgettable cinematic experience.

The Hondo Blu-ray includes an introduction by celebrated film critic Leonard Maltin, a multiple-part Making Of featurette, commentary by Maltin, Western historian Frank Thompson and actor Lee Aaker, a look at the Apache, a photo gallery and more.

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The Hondo Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, English Mono Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital, as well as English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.

Special features are as follows:
* Introduction by Leonard Maltin
* Commentary by Leonard Maltin, Western historian Frank Thompson and actor Lee Aaker
* The Making of Hondo
o The Making of Hondo
o Profile: James Edward Grant
o The John Wayne Stock Company: Ward Bond
o Wrap up with Leonard Maltin
* From the Batjac Vaults
* The Apache
* Photo Gallery
* Theatrical Trailer

About Paramount Home Media Distribution
Paramount Home Media Distribution (PHMD) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The PHMD division oversees PPC's home entertainment, digital and television distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, CBS and PBS and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment. PHMD additionally manages global licensing of studio content and distribution across worldwide digital and television distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies.



Hondo Blu-ray
Street date: June 5, 2012
SRP: $24.99 U.S.
Runtime: 83 minutes
U.S. Rating: Not Rated
Canadian Rating: G



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News Editor April 3, 2012, 7:33 am