January 9, 2007 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Jan. 4 // -- Fall in love with love again when The Romantic Favorites Collection brings four of the most popular romantic comedies of all time to DVD on January 9, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. A constellation of stars sparkles when boys meet girls and become love-struck, starry-eyed and smitten. Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts captivate viewers in "Notting Hill"; Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth engage in flirtatious sparring in "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason"; Rachel Weisz and Hugh Grant pitch woo in "About a Boy" and an all-star cast featuring Keira Knightley and Liam Neeson goes on a delicious tour of love's surprising twists and turns in "Love Actually." Together for the first time ever, this amazing array of romantic favorites comes in special packaging, with a gaggle of bonuses and special features to enhance the viewing experience. Perfect to snuggle up with on Valentine's Day, The Romantic Favorites Collection adds a touch of romance to any day of the year.
This enchanting, must-have boxed set includes three films from Oscar(R)-nominated writer-turned-director Richard Curtis, who also penned the landmark romance "Four Weddings and A Funeral." The laughter and charm of this amazing four-disc assortment of unforgettable film romances are now available for the low price of $29.98.
SYNOPSES
"Notting Hill"
In this contemporary fairytale, the world's most popular movie star (Julia Roberts) falls in love with the owner of a quaint London travel bookstore (Hugh Grant). As they play out their romance with the whole world watching, the unlikely lovers struggle through the pitfalls of romance just like any other man and woman.
"About a Boy"
There's nothing that smooth talking bachelor Will Lightman (Hugh Grant) won't do to impress the ever-changing parade of women in his life, including inventing a son to woo an attractive single mom (Rachel Weisz). When Will "borrows" a 12-year-old named Marcus to further his amorous intentions, he gets an unexpectedly funny education from the boy who proves to be far more grown up than most of the adults around him.
"Love Actually"
Richard Curtis (writer of "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Notting Hill") makes his directorial debut with his own deliciously witty script. An all-star cast including Keira Knightley, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson wends its way in and out of love in a heartwarming ensemble comedy from the makers of "Bridget Jones's Diary." From the British Prime minister to a decaying rock star, no one is immune to Cupid's arrow in this delightful romp.
"Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason"
Bridget Jones' (Renee Zellweger) singleton days have been over for six wonderful weeks. As the enchantingly imperfect Every Woman settles into life with Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), the longtime object of her affection, complications arise. Bridget must maintain a delicate balance as she pairs off (for work purposes only) with old flame Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) and tries to resist sabotaging her romance with petty jealousy.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: January 9, 2007
Copyright: 2007 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98 SRP
Selection Number: 61032953
Running Time: "Notting Hill": 2 Hours, 4 Minutes; "About A Boy": 1 Hour,
42 Minutes; "Love Actually": 2 Hours, 15 Minutes; "Bridget Jones: The Edge
of Reason": 1 Hour, 48 Minutes
Layers: DVD 9 (Single Sided)
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1 and 2.40:1)
Rating: PG-13 ("Notting Hill," "About A Boy"), R ("Love Actually,"
"Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason")
Technical Info: "Notting Hill": English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround; French
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, English SDH
"About A Boy": English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, French
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, English DH, Spanish Subtitles
"Love Actually": English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround,
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0
Stereo; English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles
"Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason": English Dolby Digital
5.1 Surround, French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Spanish
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, English SDH, French and
Spanish Subtitles
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