TV EXCLUSIVE: LES MIS Star Samantha Barks Talks Shooting 'On My Own'

By: Mar. 20, 2013
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To celebrate the upcoming DVD and Blu-ray release of the film adaptation of LES MISERABLES, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to bring you an exclusive look at West End star Samantha Barks on the day of shooting Eponine's signature song, 'On My Own'.

In the clip (included in the behind-the-scenes bonus features available on the Blu-ray), Barks, along with Musical Director Stephen Brooker and other members of the creative team, addresses the intricacies of shooting the pivotal scene and trying to achieve a harmony between the technical elements and Barks' singing voice - filmed live. Watch it below!

The sweeping and spectacular musical extravaganza LES MISERABLES has been seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries around the globe. Now the motion picture adaptation that grossed more than $340 million worldwide arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on March 22, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Critically acclaimed and star-studded, LES MISERABLES is a stunningly realized interpretation of Victor Hugo's epic tale of broken dreams, passion, Sacrifice and redemption - a timeless testament to the endurance of the human spirit. This Golden Globe -winning cinematic event can now be experienced over and over again on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD with more than an hour of bonus features including cast interviews. Additionally, the Blu-ray Combo Pack is loaded with an extra 45 minutes of exclusive content taking viewers behind the scenes of the groundbreaking production for an unmatched entertainment experience.

Directed by Academy Award winner Tom Hooper (The King's Speech), LES MISERABLES features an all-star cast including Golden Globe winner Hugh Jackman (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Prestige), Oscar winner Russell Crowe (Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind), Oscar winner and Golden Globe winner Anne Hathaway (The Dark Knight Rises, The Devil Wears Prada), Amanda Seyfried (Mamma Mia!, Dear John), Eddie Redmayne (My Week With Marilyn, The Other Boleyn Girl), Helena Bonham Carter (Harry Potter series, Sweeney Todd), Golden Globe winner Sacha Baron Cohen (Hugo, Borat) and West End vet Samantha Barks.

To pre-order LES MISERABLES on DVD and Blu-ray, click here.



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