IT'S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY Set for 2/8/11 DVD Release

Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover) plays opposite young stars Keir Gilchrist (United States of Tara) and Emma Roberts (Valentine's Day) in the Focus Features film It's Kind of a Funny Story, a smart and upbeat comedy about life, love, and the pressures of growing up.  Craig (Gilchrist) is a stressed-out teenager who checks himself into a mental health clinic for a little time out.  What he finds instead is an unlikely mentor in Bobby (Galifianakis), a potential new romance with Noelle (Roberts), and the opportunity to begin anew.  Also starring Academy Award® nominee Viola Davis (Doubt), Lauren Graham(Parenthood), Jim Gaffigan (Away We Go), and Zoe Kravitz (No Reservations), It's Kind of a Funny Story has been hailed as "a perfect coming-of-age comedy" (Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times).  The film debuts on Blu-ray^TM, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand February 8, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO Blu-ray^TM Hi-Def:  Unleash the power of your HDTV with perfect picture and the purest digital sound available.

• BD-LIVE^TM: Access the BD-Live^TM Center through your Internet-connected player to watch the latest trailers and more!
• pocket BLU^TM:  USHE's groundbreaking pocket BLU^TM app uses iPhone®, iPod® touch, BlackBerry®, Nokia® Smartphone, Android^TM, PC and Macintosh to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray^TM player.  Also available on the iPad®, owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket BLU^TM made especially to take advantage of the tablet's larger screen and high-resolution display.  Consumers will be able to browse through a library of Blu-ray^TM content and watch entertaining extras on-the-go in a way that's bigger and better than ever before.  pocket BLU^TM offers advanced features such as:
  • Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray^TM player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live^TM functions with ease.
  • Video Timeline:  Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
  • Mobile-To-Go:  Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray^TM discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
  • Browse Titles:  Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU^TM-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray^TM Hi-Def.  They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.
  • Keyboard:  Entering data is fast and easy with your device's intuitive keyboard.
• MY SCENES:  Bookmark your favorite scenes from the film.
• uHEAR^TM:  Never miss another line of dialogue when you're watching It's Kind of a Funny Story with this innovative feature that instantly skips back a few seconds on your Blu-ray^TM disc and turns on the subtitles to highlight what you missed.

 

BONUS FEATURES (BLU-RAY^TM and DVD):

• DELETED SCENES
• A LOOK INSIDE: IT'S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY:  Watch behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the cast and crew.
• IT'S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY PREMIERE IN NEW YORK CITY:  View a slide show that captures the red carpet events at the New York City premiere of the film.

 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - BLU-RAY:
Street Date:  February 8, 2011
Copyright:  2010 Universal Studios.  All Rights Reserved.
Selection Number:  62115406
Running time:  1 Hour 41 Minutes
Layers:  BD-50
Picture Format:  Widescreen
Aspect Ratio:  1.85:1
Rating:  Rated PG-13 for mature thematic issues, sexual content, drug material, and language.
Languages/Subtitles:  English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound:  English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French (Canadian) DTS Surround 5.1 and Spanish DTS Surround 5.1
TECHNICAL INFORMATION - DVD:
Street Date:  February 8, 2011
Copyright:  2010 Universal Studios.  All Rights Reserved.
Selection Number:  62115405
Running time:  1 Hour 41 Minutes
Layers:  Dual layer
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Aspect Ratio:  1.85:1
Rating:  Rated PG-13 for mature thematic issues, sexual content, drug material, and language.
Languages/Subtitles:  English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound:  English Digital Dolby 5.1, French (Canadian) Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
CAST AND FILMAKERS
Cast:  Keir Gilchrist, Emma Roberts, Viola Davis, Lauren Graham, Jim Gaffigan, Zoe Kravitz, Zach Galifianakis
Written and Directed By:  Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck
Based on the Novel by:  Ned Vizzini
Produced By:  Kevin Misher, Ben Browning
Director of Photography:  Andrij Parekh
Production Designer:  Beth Mickle
Editor:  Anna Boden
Music By:  Broken Social Scene
Costume Designer:  Kurt and Bart

 

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