BE THERE… OR BEHEADED!
ERIK THE VIKING
DIRECTOR’S SON’S CUT
All-New Version Of The Hilarious Norse Satire Resounds On DVD December 4 From MGM Home Entertainment
Brand New Cut From Director Terry Jones’ Son Is Packed With Bonus Materials Including All-New Commentary, Featurettes And More
LOS ANGELES, CA – Take a trip through the dark ages with a former member of the legendary comedy troupe, Monty Python, and popular historian Terry Jones when Erik the Viking: Director’s Son’s Cut arrives on DVD December 4 from MGM Home Entertainment. The witty, pythonesque satire of Viking life based on Norse mythology was adapted from the children’s fantasy book, The Saga of Erik the Viking, and directed by Jones for his son. According to Jones, "When the film came out in 1989 I was not happy at all with it. With the Monty Python movies I'd been a hands-on editor, yet with Erik The Viking I didn't get involved in the process until too late. I've always thought there was a better film in there, waiting to get out, and this new version is it!" The new and never-before-seen version has been edited and re-cut to 75 minutes by Jones’ son with re-ordered scenes, a tighter pace and a remixed and re-dubbed soundtrack.
With hilarious performances by Academy Award®-winner Tim Robbins (Mystic River, The Shawshank Redemption) and Academy Award®-nominee John Cleese (A Fish Called Wanda, Monty Python and the Holy Grail), the film also features many cameo appearances including Eartha Kitt, Mickey Rooney and Jones himself. Featuring bonus materials including brand new commentary with director Jones, “Behind the Director’s Son’s Cut” featurette, the original 1989 making-of featurette, theatrical trailer and Giant Visions in the Sky from the Gods of Valhalla (photo gallery), the Erik the Viking: Director’s Son’s Cut DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98 U.S / $25.98 Canada. Pre-book is November 7.
Synopsis
An unusually principled young Viking becomes increasing uncomfortable with all the killing and plundering that goes with the job, and sets out on a magical journey in order to bring about world peace.
Erik the Viking: Director’s Son’s Cut Disc Features
Erik the Viking: Director’s Son’s Cut is presented in 1.85:1 widescreen format (16x9) and features Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound and French Mono with English, French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus features include:
· Commentary with Director Terry Jones
· Behind the Director’s Son’s Cut
· 1989 “Making of” featurette
· Theatrical trailer
· Giant Visions in the Sky from the Gods of Valhalla (photo gallery)
About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,000 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co.,
MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 110 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.
A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and Distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) as well as acquisitions and original productions. The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets -- from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce - throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.
ERIK THE VIKING
DIRECTOR’S SON’S CUT
All-New Version Of The Hilarious Norse Satire Resounds On DVD December 4 From MGM Home Entertainment
Brand New Cut From Director Terry Jones’ Son Is Packed With Bonus Materials Including All-New Commentary, Featurettes And More
LOS ANGELES, CA – Take a trip through the dark ages with a former member of the legendary comedy troupe, Monty Python, and popular historian Terry Jones when Erik the Viking: Director’s Son’s Cut arrives on DVD December 4 from MGM Home Entertainment. The witty, pythonesque satire of Viking life based on Norse mythology was adapted from the children’s fantasy book, The Saga of Erik the Viking, and directed by Jones for his son. According to Jones, "When the film came out in 1989 I was not happy at all with it. With the Monty Python movies I'd been a hands-on editor, yet with Erik The Viking I didn't get involved in the process until too late. I've always thought there was a better film in there, waiting to get out, and this new version is it!" The new and never-before-seen version has been edited and re-cut to 75 minutes by Jones’ son with re-ordered scenes, a tighter pace and a remixed and re-dubbed soundtrack.
With hilarious performances by Academy Award®-winner Tim Robbins (Mystic River, The Shawshank Redemption) and Academy Award®-nominee John Cleese (A Fish Called Wanda, Monty Python and the Holy Grail), the film also features many cameo appearances including Eartha Kitt, Mickey Rooney and Jones himself. Featuring bonus materials including brand new commentary with director Jones, “Behind the Director’s Son’s Cut” featurette, the original 1989 making-of featurette, theatrical trailer and Giant Visions in the Sky from the Gods of Valhalla (photo gallery), the Erik the Viking: Director’s Son’s Cut DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98 U.S / $25.98 Canada. Pre-book is November 7.
Synopsis
An unusually principled young Viking becomes increasing uncomfortable with all the killing and plundering that goes with the job, and sets out on a magical journey in order to bring about world peace.
Erik the Viking: Director’s Son’s Cut Disc Features
Erik the Viking: Director’s Son’s Cut is presented in 1.85:1 widescreen format (16x9) and features Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound and French Mono with English, French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus features include:
· Commentary with Director Terry Jones
· Behind the Director’s Son’s Cut
· 1989 “Making of” featurette
· Theatrical trailer
· Giant Visions in the Sky from the Gods of Valhalla (photo gallery)
About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,000 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co.,
MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 110 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.
A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and Distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) as well as acquisitions and original productions. The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets -- from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce - throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.
