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One of this year's most highly anticipated DVD releases and a constant presence on DVD consumer's most wanted lists, the ``Special Limited Edition'' of Saving Private Ryan, debuts on DVD November 2 from DreamWorks Home Entertainment -- debuting day and date with the film's first-ever sell-through VHS release. Continuing its award-winning tradition of delivering the highest standard of excellence in DVD product, DreamWorks will conduct an all digital Telecine high definition transfer -- resulting in enhanced detail and definition. As well, the DVD will feature bonus programming including a message from Steven Spielberg; an exclusive, half-hour behind-the-scenes look at this extraordinary film; and specially created interactive menus. The ``Special Limited Edition'' of Saving Private Ryan DVD also will be available in the Digital Theater Systems (DTS) format. An unforgettable film achievement, Saving Private Ryan, a DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures' co-production, received wide acclaim from audiences nationwide during its theatrical release and throughout the world. It was hailed as the best motion picture of 1998 by more than 70 film critics and critics groups across the country and appeared on more than 160 ``Top 10'' lists. After becoming the highest box-office grossing film last year, Saving Private Ryan went on to shatter rental records with the strongest revenue generating debut in rental history. ``Saving Private Ryan is a film that people want to own and have in their
collection,'' said Kelley Avery, head of DreamWorks Worldwide Home Video and
Retail Entertainment.
``We are thrilled to release this very collectible film
on both DVD and VHS, and are confident that both formats are destined to be
one of the biggest sellers of the fourth quarter.''
SAVING PRIVATE RYAN DVD FEATURES AWARDS AND ACCOLADES With a cast headlined by Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Matt Damon and Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan was bestowed with many prestigious awards and honors. In addition to the five Academy Awards®, the film's accolades include Golden Globes for Best Picture and Best Director; The Directors Guild of America award for Best Director; New York Film Critics Circle and Chicago Film Critics awards for Best Picture; Los Angeles Film Critics and the Broadcast Film Critics awards for Best Picture and Best Director. Additional honors include an American Legion ``The Spirit of Normandy'' Award to Steven Spielberg, the highest civilian public service award from the Department of the Army, as well as the Pentagon's highest civilian honor, the Defense Department Public Service Award. FILM SYNOPSIS Seen through the eyes of a squad of American soldiers, the story begins with World War II's historic D-Day invasion and then moves beyond the beach as the men embark on a dangerous special mission. Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) must take his men behind enemy lines to find Private James Ryan (Matt Damon), whose three brothers have been killed in combat. Faced with impossible odds, the men question their orders. Why are eight men risking their lives to save just one? Surrounded by the brutal realities of war, each man searches for his own answer -- and the strength to triumph over an uncertain future with honor, decency and courage. Joining Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Matt Damon and Tom Sizemore are Barry Pepper, Adam Goldberg, Vin Diesel, Giovanni Ribisi, and Jeremy Davies. DreamWorks SKG was formed in October 1994, by its three principal partners, Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen -- as a single company to produce live-action motion pictures; animated feature films and television programs; network, syndicated and cable television programming; records; books; toys; consumer products and interactive entertainment.
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