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Last King of Scotland, Crash & Michael Clayton on Blu-ray

Distributed by
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

Posted: January 29th, 2010.

Blu-ray:

Experience three gripping stories like never before in exhilarating high-definition as The Last King of Scotland, Crash and Michael Clayton are released on Blu-ray for the first time oFebruary 2010 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Pathé Productions Ltd. Loved by critics and audiences alike, these Academy Award® and BAFTA® winning films are ‘must owns’ for any movie lover’s Blu-ray collection.

The Last King of Scotland is a tense and thrilling tale inspired by the real story of infamous Ugandan dictator Idi Amin (Forest Whitaker). James McAvoy plays Nicholas Garrigan, a young Scotsman who becomes the notorious leader’s physician and witnesses first-hand Amin’s volatile relationship with his country. The Last King of Scotland boasts a number of award wins including BAFTAs® for Best Film, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay, as well as an Academy Award® for Best Actor.

These three brilliant and captivating films have something for everyone, with all the stars, intensity and award-winning drama that you could wish for! Don’t miss your chance to experience The Last King of Scotland, Crash and Michael Clayton on Blu-ray for the first time from 1 February.

Last King of Scotland Special Features:

  • Director commentary [122 minutes]
  • Deleted scenes with optional commentary [11 minutes]
  • Capturing Idi Amin [30 minutes]
  • Forest Whitaker “Idi Amin” [5 minutes]
  • Fox Movie Channel Presents: Casting Season – The Last King of Scotland [8 minutes]
  • Trailer [2 minutes]

The Blu-ray is released on February 1st, it runs for 110 mins and retails for £22.99, but is currently on Amazon at the link above for £16.09.

Blu-ray:

The lives of Los Angeles residents collide following a car-jacking in Crash. With unforgettable performances from an all-star cast including Sandra Bullock, Brendan Fraser, Don Cheadle, Larenz Tate, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Thandie Newton and Matt Dillion, Crash tells the story of a district attorney and his wife as their lives intersect with strangers in a culturally and politically charged environment. This electrifying mosaic swept the Academy Awards® with Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Original Screenplay and was celebrated by BAFTA® for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress.

Crash Special Features:

  • Director commentary [110 minutes]
  • Deleted scenes with optional commentary [10 minutes]
  • Behind the metal and glass [28 minutes]
  • LA – the other main character [14 minutes]
  • Unspoken featurette [11 minutes]

The Blu-ray is released on February 1st, it runs for 123 mins and retails for £22.99, but is currently on Amazon at the link above for £16.09.

Blu-ray:

Nominated for a host of awards including Oscars® for Best Film, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, Michael Clayton is a smart and riveting thriller packed with action, deception and corruption. The film features a stellar cast including George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson and Tilda Swinton, all nominated for both an Academy Award® and BAFTA Award® for their performances in the film. Law firm “fixer” Michael Clayton (Clooney) is sent to tackle an unprecedented disaster when his firm’s top litigator Arthur Edens (Wilkinson) has an apparent breakdown and tries to sabotage a multi-million dollar class action suit. What follows causes Clayton to come face-to-face with the reality of who he has become.

Michael Clayton Special Features:

  • Director’s commentary [114 minutes]
  • Deleted scenes with optional commentary [5 minutes]
  • Trailer [2 minutes]

The Blu-ray is released on February 1st, it runs for 114 mins and retails for £22.99, but is currently on Amazon at the link above for £16.09.

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