Thursday, July 5, 2012

Coming Soon to Blu-Ray Combo Pack -- American Reunion (Review)



JASON BIGGS, SEANN WILLIAM SCOTT, ALYSON HANNIGAN, EUGENE LEVY

& THE ENTIRE AMERICAN PIE ORIGINAL CAST REUNITE FOR THE BEST SLICE OF PIE YET!

American Reunion (Two-Disc Combo Pack: Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy + UltraViolet)

AMERICAN REUNION

 

JULY 10, 2012
 
AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAYCOMBO PACK – FEATURING DVD, DIGITAL COPY & ULTRAVIOLET– AND ON DVD & ON DEMAND
INCLUDING AN UNRATED VERSION NOT SEEN IN THEATERS
FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT 
 
“The best slice of Pie yet!”- Jake Hamilton, FOX-TV 


OVERVIEW:  

The entire cast of American Pie returns to East Great Falls for their high-school reunion in the outrageous comedy American Reunion, available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, and On Demand, with a never-before-seen unrated version, on July 10, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.  In one long-overdue weekend, old friends will reconnect, old flames re-ignite and everyone will rediscover just how much fun you can pack into one hilarious weekend.

It was summer 1999 when four small-town Michigan boys began a quest to lose their virginity.  In the years that have passed, Jim (Jason Biggs, Life Happens, “Mad Love”) and Michelle (Alyson Hannigan, “How I Met Your Mother”) got married while Stifler (Seann William Scott, Role Models) still refuses to grow up. Kevin (Thomas Ian Nicholas, Please Give) and Vicky (Tara Reid, “Scrubs”) said goodbye while Oz (Chris Klein, American Dreamz) and Heather (Mena Suvari, “American Horror Story”) grew apart.  Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas, “How to Make It in America”) still longs for Stifler’s mom (Jennifer Coolidge, Legally Blonde) and Jim’s dad (Eugene Levy, Best in Show) is learning to date.  The hormonal teens who launched a comedy legend return as American Reunion brings this beloved franchise back with “flat out hilarious, raunchy fun” (Pete Hammond, Box Office Magazine).

The American Reunion Blu-ray Combo Pack delivers the film in perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound.  The Blu-ray Combo Pack also includes UltraViolet, a DVD and a Digital Copy of the film – so consumers can truly enjoy the movie anytime, anywhere, on the device of their choice!  UltraViolet is the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows and put them in the cloud.  From there, they can download and stream instantly to computers, tablets and smartphones.  In addition, consumers can redeem a Digital Copy of the film from a variety of retail partners, who offer many viewing options including iTunes®, iPad®, iPhone®, iPod touch, Android, connected televisions, Blu-ray player apps and more!
BLU-RAYTM and DVD BONUS FEATURES:
  • 7 DELETED SCENES
  • GAG REEL
  • THE “REUNION” REUNION:  RE-LAUNCHING THE SERIES: Go behind the scenes with Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein, and the rest of the original cast.  They’ll reveal some of the unique challenges in reuniting the group, and reflect on moments from making the film.
  • JIM’S DAD: From tweezing his infamous eyebrows to online dating, Jim’s dad slowly enters the singles’ scene with some help from Jim and Michelle.
  • OUCH! MY BALLS!: While on set, Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, and many other members of the male cast started the unique hobby of “crotch-blasting”.  See the spark of this unusual craze and its ensuing, widespread popularity.  
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH CO-DIRECTORS/CO-WRITERS JON HURWITZ & HAYDEN SCHLOSSBERG (available on both rated and unrated versions)
BLU-RAYTM Exclusive BONUS FEATURES:  Unleash the power of your HDTV with perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound.
  • 13 EXTENDED SCENES
  • ALTERNATE TAKES
  • THE “OUT OF CONTROL” TRACK: Throughout the film, Jason Biggs, Sean William Scott, Alyson Hannigan and other cast members pop up on-screen to laugh at, comment and even cut on their fellow cast members.
  • THE BEST OF BIGGS - HANGIN’ WITH JASON B.: A funny snapshot of life on the American Reunion set as cast and crew reflect on the hilarious experiences they have had working with Jason Biggs.
  • LAKE BAKE: Facing scorching heat, page-after-page of script, and yes, even jet-ski stunts, a “day” at the beach stood as one of the production’s biggest challenges.  
  • DANCING WITH THE OZ: Go behind the scenes of Oz’s memorable appearance on Celebrity Dance-off!  Chris Klein discusses his killer moves, slick sweat suit, and what it took to realize this funny moment from the movie.  
  • AMERICAN GONAD-IATORS:  THE FIGHT SCENE: One of the many ways American Reunion ups the ante is with a goofball throw down as the old dogs (Jim, Oz, and company) and the young bucks (AJ and his crew) go toe-to-toe in Great Falls.  The filmmakers take us through what started as a simple line in the script – A fight ensues and the police show up – on to storyboards, crazy choreography, and a half-naked Jason Biggs.  
  • AMERICAN REUNION YEARBOOK: An interactive yearbook of all of your favorite characters from the American Pie franchise. Select a character and get an overview of that character from the films with “Where Are They Now,” cast discussions about the characters, their most embarrassing moment and their favorite activities. A virtual yearbook of who’s who, what’s what and, most importantly, who did what to who!
  • UltraViolet™:  The revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, put them in the cloud and stream instantly to computers, tablets and smart phones, currently available in the United States only.
  • Digital Copy:  Viewers can redeem a digital version of the full-length movie from a choice of retail partners to watch on an array of electronic and portable devices
  • BD-LIVE™:  Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to watch the latest trailers and more!
  • pocket BLU™ app:   The groundbreaking pocket BLU app uses iPad®, iPhone®, iPod®  touch,  Android, PC and Mac®  to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray™ player.  Plus iPad® and Android tablet  owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket BLU made especially to take advantage of the tablets’ larger screen and high resolution display.  Consumers will be able to browse through a library of Blu-ray content and watch entertaining extras on-the-go in a way that’s bigger and better than ever before.  pocket BLU offers advanced features such as:
    • ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL:  A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live 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 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-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray 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.
  • uHEAR:  Never miss another line of dialogue with this innovative feature that instantly skips back a few seconds on your Blu-ray disc and turns on the subtitles to highlight what you missed.
 
CAST AND FILMMAKERS
Cast: Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tara Reid, Mena Suvari, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Jennifer Coolidge, Eugene Levy
Written and Directed By: Jon Hurwitz & Hayden Schlossberg
Based on Characters Created By: Adam Herz
Produced By:  Craig Perry, Warren Zide, Chris Moore, Adam Herz
Executive Producers:  Louis G. Friedman, Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz, Seann William Scott, Jason Biggs
Director of Photography: Daryn Okada ASC
Production Designer: William Arnold
Edited by: Jeff Betancourt
Costume Designer: Mona May
Music By: Lyle Workman
Music Supervisor: Jojo Villanueva
 

 



My Thoughts:

You know you are getting old when one of your favorite teen movies is now doing a reunion movie.  I missed this when it was in theaters last year, but have been eagerly awaiting its arrival on Blu ray, DVD and On Demand.  Luckily, I didn't have to wait until it hit store shelves on July 10th, as I was sent an advanced screener copy.  My husband and I watched this last night and couldn't stop laughing.  It is amazing how this popular cast could fill an entire weekend reunion with so much fun.  It was weird to see them all grown up, and some having children.  If you are a Eugene Levy fan, he has made it into this reunion, and delivers the laughs.  I almost peed my pants during a few scenes with him, as they were that funny.

Overall, I have to say that this was my favorite of all the American Pie movies.  Make a point to watch the bonus features, as these are almost as funny as the movie, with gag reals and deleted scenes.  My husband and I loved Jim's Dad and Ouch! My Balls!, which can be found in the bonus features section.  Note that this movie is not appropriate for younger audiences.  It definitely makes for a great date night movie for adults, who grew up watching American Pie on DVD and in theaters.

 
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