From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment: Almost Christmas
KIMBERLY ELISE, DANNY GLOVER, MO'NIQUE AND AN ALL-STAR COMEDIC CAST COME HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS IN THE HEARTWARMING COMEDY
ON DIGITAL HD JANUARY 24, 2017 AND BLU-RAY™, DVD AND ON DEMAND FEBRUARY 7, 2017 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Dec. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- An extended family reunites for the holidays and must survive their time at home in the hilarious Almost Christmas, arriving on Digital HD January 24, 2017 and on Blu-ray , DVD and On Demand on February 7, 2017 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. A new comedy from writer/director David E. Talbert (Baggage Claim) and producer Will Packer (Ride Along, Think Like a Man series), Almost Christmas tells the festive story of a beloved patriarch (Danny Glover, Lethal Weapon Series, Shooter) who asks his family for one gift this holiday season: to get along. If they can honor that wish and spend five days under the same roof without killing one another, it will be a Christmas miracle! With exclusive bonus content including a gag reel, Monique's "Aunt May" unplugged, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, and more, Almost Christmas serves year-round laughs for all.
Starring alongside Glover is a stellar comedic ensemble cast, including Mo'Nique (Precious, "The Parkers"), J.B Smoove (Barbershop: The Next Cut, Date Night), Gabrielle Union (Think Like a Man Too, "Being Mary Jane"), Jessie T. Usher (When the Game Stands Tall, Independence Day: Resurgence) and Omar Epps ("Shooter," "House"). Hailed as "hilarious and heartwarming" (Ebony), Almost Christmas brings home the joy of family.
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BLU-RAY™ AND DVD BONUS FEATURES
- Even More Gags
- Aunt May Unplugged- The Queen of comedy lets it rip.
- Home for the Holidays- Go behind-the scenes with the cast of Almost Christmas.
- Meet the Family- Go behind-the scenes with the cast of Almost Christmas.
- Fun on Set- A compilation of all the fun moments from production.
- Coming Home- Cast and crew talk about the importance of the house in the film.
- The ATL!- A look at what makes shooting in Atlanta so special.
- Composing Christmas - The director and composer have a conversation about scoring Almost Christmas.
- The Director Diaries- Director David E. Talbert shows viewers how he created Almost Christmas.
- Walter Meyer's Sweet Potato Pie- Danny Glover talks about the best way to make sweet potato pie.
- My Favorite Scene Is…The cast talks about their favorite scene in Almost Christmas.
- Working with Actors- Director David E. Talbert shares his thoughts on directing actors.
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FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Kimberly Elise, Danny Glover, John Michael Higgins, Romany Malco, Mo'Nique, J.B Smoove, Gabrielle Union
Music By: John Paesano
Music Supervisor: Julia Michels
Editor: Troy Takaki ACE
Production Designer: Wynn Thomas
Director of Photography: Larry Blanford
Executive Producers: Lyn Sisson-Talbert, David E. Talbert, Preston Holmes, James Lopez, Gabrielle Union, Jeff Morrone
Produced By: Will Packer p.g.a
Written and Directed By: David E. Talbert
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: February 7, 2017
Copyright: 2017 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61177555 (US)/ 61177933 (CDN)
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: Rated PG-13 for suggestive material, drug content and language.
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/DVS DD2.02, Spanish and French (European)) DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Run Time: 1 Hour 51 Minutes
TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: February 7, 2017
Copyright: 2017 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61177561 (US) 61177937 (CDN)
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: Rated PG-13 for suggestive material, drug content and language.
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French (European) Subtitles
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1/ DVS DD2.02, Spanish and French Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 1 Hour 51 Minutes
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