Die Hard: 25th Anniversary Blu-ray Collection

Summary

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment marks Die Hard's quarter-century anniversary with the release of the Die Hard 25th Anniversary Blu-ray Collection on 28th January 2013, touting nearly two hours of never-before-seen content.

Cast

Hart Bochner, William Atherton, Paul Gleason, Reginald VelJohnson, Bonnie Bedelia, Bruce Willis

Director

John McTiernan

Producer

Joel Silver, Beau Marks, Lawrence Gordon, Charles Gordon

Distributor

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

Run time

2 hours 12 minutes

Release date

28/01/2013

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A true Hollywood superstar... One of the greatest movie characters of all time... Bruce Willis is Detective John McClane and Die Hard is the action franchise that redefined the genre for a new generation. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment marks Die Hard's quarter-century anniversary with the release of the Die Hard 25th Anniversary Blu-ray Collection on 28th January 2013, touting nearly two hours of never-before-seen content.

With the latest in the franchise, A Good Day To Die Hard arriving in cinemas on February 14, now is the perfect time to re-live every awesome Die Hard moment with the latest Blu-ray box set. The collection features the first four Die Hard films in high-definition Blu-ray and an all-new bonus disc, "Decoding Die Hard". This unparalleled tribute to the tough-as-nails cop with a wry sense of humor and a knack for explosive action is available for pre-order now.

This supreme collection features slick new packaging and is a must have for film fans' collections. "Decoding Die Hard" boasts all new footage in seven featurettes that investigate the "recipe" of this successful franchise. Gain insight into the development and origins of each Die Hard film with over 40 exclusive interviews with cast and filmmakers including: Directors John McTiernan (Die Hard, Die Hard With A Vengeance), Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2), Len Wiseman (Live Free Or Die Hard); actors Jeremy Irons (Die Hard With A Vengeance), Alan Rickman (Die Hard), Justin Long (Live Free Or Die Hard), Kevin Smith (Live Free Or Die Hard); producers; writers; and much more.

Die Hard heralded a new breed of hero and action film, where an ordinary man uses his wits and natural abilities to overcome extraordinary circumstances. From the dire situations in which John McClane is thrust, to the obstacles he must overcome, to the criminal masterminds he must take down, McClane is the essence of the Die Hard films and the reason for the franchise's enduring popularity over the years. He is the right hero for the right time!

Bonus Disc

Origins: Reinventing the Action Genre (19:31) - Based on the crime novel "Nothing Lasts Forever" by Roderick Thorp, Die Hard scaled new heights in action filmmaking and transformed Bruce Willis into an action hero and cinema superstar. Hear from the filmmakers on how each Die Hard film had a unique way of placing John McClane in perilous situations while raising the stakes and tension
John McClane: Modern Day Hero (16:26) - Wisecracking New York Detective. Husband. Father. Hero. Discover how the character of John McClane launched a new breed of action hero who is both strong and vulnerable, an everyman who uses his wits and not just his muscle, in order to survive
Villains: Bad to the Bone (20:38) - One of the greatest aspects of the Die Hard saga has been the ability to showcase some of the most brilliant criminals to ever grace the silver screen. From the charismatic "Hans Gruber" to computer genius "Thomas Gabriel" and his beautiful but deadly associate "Mai Linh", uncover what makes these foes so formidable and interesting
Sidekicks: Along for the Ride (19:06) - Learn what it takes to ride along side with John McClane. His partners in crime -- from Twinkie loving "Sgt. Al Powell" to Sam Jackson's eternally cranky "Zeus Carver" -- are far from being just comic relief. They're dynamic characters integral to story and the evolution of McClane's character. even if they do frustrate him from time to time
Fight Sequences: Punishing Blows (7:27) - The Die Hard films have been consistently known for showcasing intense action sequences involving fist fights and rising body counts. We'll hear from the filmmakers, stunt coordinators and talent on what it takes to create these intense and punishing visceral fights between John McClane and his adversaries through the years
Action: Explosive Effects (14:39) - Learn how a group of talented visual and special effects experts conceived and created some of the massive explosions and cutting edge effects in the Die Hard films, many before the widespread use of CGI (computer generated imagery)
Legacy: The Right Hero for the Right Time (8:58) - Die Hard set the standard for modern action films. Since wowing audiences in 1988, endless film pitches have started with "Die Hard in a .". all stemming from this blockbuster action film. In this featurette, hear from many of the cast and crew of all four Die Hard films on the franchise's tremendous and enduring worldwide appeal.

Special Features

None or TBC

Please note - Disc special features are subject to change, may differ from format to format and/or may differ from region to region.

Bruce Willis

Die Hard: 30th Anniversary, First Kill, Precious Cargo, Rock The Kasbah, Extraction, Vice, Sin City: A Dame To Kill For, The Prince, Red 2, Fire With Fire, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, A Good Day To Die Hard, Lay the Favourite, Looper, The Expendables 2, Moonrise Kingdom, Catch .44, Die Hard Quadrilogy, The Fifth Element, Red, Surrogates, Moonlighting: Seasons 1 & 2, Perfect Stranger, Alpha Dog, Armageddon, Die Hard, Die Hard 2, Die Hard with a Vengeance, The Fifth Element, Hudson Hawk, Mercury Rising, Moonlighting: Series 1 & 2, Sixth Sense, Twelve Monkeys, Unbreakable, The Whole Nine Yards, Death Wish, Twelve Monkeys, Reprisal, Glass, 10 Minutes Gone, Motherless Brooklyn, Survive the Night, The Fifth Element, Hard Kill, AntiLife, Looper, Midnight in the Switchgrass, Unbreakable, Killing Field, American Siege, 12 Monkeys, Pulp Fiction, Detective Knight: Redemption, Detective Knight: Independence

Bonnie Bedelia

Die Hard: 30th Anniversary, Die Hard Quadrilogy, Die Hard, Die Hard 2

Reginald VelJohnson

Die Hard: 30th Anniversary, Die Hard

Paul Gleason

Die Hard: 30th Anniversary, Die Hard, The Breakfast Club: The Criterion Collection

John McTiernan

Die Hard: 30th Anniversary, Predator 3D, Last Action Hero, Hunt For Red October: 30th Anniversary, Last Action Hero, The Hunt For Red October

William Atherton

Die Hard, Die Hard 2, Ghostbusters

Hart Bochner

Die Hard

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