Los Angeles, CA – Shout! Factory has announced a May 5 release for the Tom Brokaw-narrated
IMAX D-DAY: NORMANDY 1944, which will be available on 4K UHD and Bluray™. The release includes an original music score performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. Special features include an interview with the director Pascal Vuong, an interview with narrator Tom Brokaw, an interview with historical advisor Peter Herrly, behind-the-scenes looks at Normandy, and sand animation, and more.
June 6, 1944: The largest Allied operation of World War II began in Normandy, France. Yet few know in detail exactly why and how, from the end of 1943 through August 1944, this region became the most important location in the world. Blending multiple cinematographic techniques, D-Day: Normandy 1944 brought this monumental event to the world's largest screens for the first time.
Audiences of all ages will discover from a new perspective how this landing changed the world. Exploring history, military strategy, science, technology and the enduring human spirit, the film will educate and appeal to all. D-Day: Normandy 1944 pays tribute to those who gave their lives for our liberty … a duty of memory, a duty of gratitude.
Filmed For IMAX® AND GIANT SCREEN THEATRES,
IMAX D-DAY: NORMANDY 1944 includes:
DISC ONE: 4K ULTRA HD: 4K Ultra High-Definition Blu-ray Widescreen (1.78:1)/Dolby Atmos English/DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English, French/English SDH Subtitles
DISC TWO: BLU-RAY: 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.78:1)/Dolby Atmos English/Dolby Digital 5.1 & Stereo English, French/English SDH Subtitles
2014/COLOR/Program Running Time: +/- 100 Minutes
Bonus Features
· Interview With Director Pascal Vuong
· Interview With Narrator Tom Brokaw
· Interview With Historical Advisor Peter Herrly
· Behind The Scenes: Normandy
· Behind The Scenes: Sand Animation
· And More!
