Trumbo (2015)

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Trumbo Blu-ray

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Jan. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A blacklisted Hollywood screenwriter fights back after being jailed for his political beliefs in Trumbo, coming to Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD on February 16, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Inspired by the colorful life and legacy of Oscar®-winning screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (Roman Holiday, Spartacus), Trumbo is an astonishing portrait of an often forgotten chapter of American history. A sharp and timely true Hollywood story, the riveting biographical drama is directed by Emmy Award® winner Jay Roach (HBO's "Recount," "Game Change") and features Emmy and Tony®-winning actor Bryan Cranston in a bravura performance that inspired Lou Lumenick of New York Post to declare, "Highly Entertaining. Bryan Cranston Towers." Trumbo on Blu-ray™ and DVD features a revealing look into Bryan Cranston's transformation to Dalton Trumbo and an insightful examination of the famed writer.

In 1947, Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) was Hollywood's top screenwriter until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs. Trumbo (directed by Jay Roach) recounts how Dalton used words and wit to win two Academy Awards and expose the absurdity and injustice of the blacklist, which entangled everyone from gossip columnist Hedda Hopper (Helen Mirren) to John Wayne, Kirk Douglas and Otto Preminger. The film also stars Diane Lane, John Goodman, Louis C.K., Elle Fanning, and Michael Stuhlbarg.

"A rousing and upbeat tale of rebellious film-making spirits with lively comedy notes," according to Ben Child, The Guardian, Trumbo is a critically acclaimed film, nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Actor (Bryan Cranston), as well as two Golden Globes®, three SAG Awards, and three Critics Choice Awards.

BLU-RAY and DVD BONUS FEATURES:

• Who is Trumbo?
• Bryan Cranston Becomes Trumbo

FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Bryan Cranston, Louis C.K., Elle Fanning, John Goodman, Diane Lane, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Helen Mirren.
Directed By: Jay Roach
Screenplay Written By: John McNamara
Based on the Book By: Bruce Cook
Produced By: Michael London, Janice Williams, Shivani Rawat, Monica Levinson, Nimitt Mankad, John McNamara, and Kevin Kelly Brown
Executive Produced By: Kelly Mullen
Director of Photography: Jim Denault
Production Designer: Mark Ricker
Edited By: Alan Baumgarten
Music By: Theodore Shapiro
Costumes By: Daniel Orlandi


TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: February 16, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 57174826
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Rating: R for language including some sexual references
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish Subtitles
Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0
Run Time: 2 hours, 4 minutes


TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: February 16, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 57174295
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Rating: R for language including some sexual references
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0
Run Time: 2 hours, 4 minutes