From Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Friday Night Lights: The Complete Series

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

OVERVIEW: "Friday Night Lights" is one of the most acclaimed television dramas of the past decade. Through five extraordinary seasons, the residents of Dillon, Texas captivated viewers with their small-town struggles, victories and heartbreaks.  Inspired by the New York Times best-selling book and the acclaimed theatrical feature, "Friday Night Lights" featured storylines that resonated with audiences due to their breathtaking realness, making the show one of the best Primetime Emmy® award-winning dramas to ever air on television.  

Fans can now relive the spirit of this small town with a big heart when "Friday Night Lights" The Complete Series arrives on DVD October 4, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.  From the pride and pitfalls of high school football, to the intimate relationships between lovers, parents and friends, every moment of this critically acclaimed dramatic series is featured in "Friday Night Lights" The Complete Series, an incredible collection that includes 19 discs all packaged in a beautiful book filled with striking photography from the series.  Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton and an all-star ensemble cast shine in this American drama series that will never be forgotten.

From Executive Producers Jason Katims ("Parenthood"), Peter Berg (Hancock), Brian Grazer (Apollo 13), David Nevins ("Arrested Development"), and Sarah Aubrey ("Battleship") comes "Friday Night Lights" has featured an all-star cast throughout the last five seasons including talent such as Emmy®-nominated Kyle Chandler (Super 8, The Day the Earth Stood Still), Emmy®-nominated Connie Britton ("24," "The West Wing"), Aimee Teegarden (Scream 4), Taylor Kitsch (X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Gaius Charles (Salt), Zach Gilford ("Off the Map"), Jesse Plemons (Paul), Minka Kelly ("Parenthood," "Charlie's Angels"), Adrianne Palicki (Legion), Scott Porter ("The Good Wife") Michael B. Jordan ("Parenthood"), Jurnee Smollett ("The Defenders"), Matt Lauria ("The Chicago Code"), Madison Burge (Trick or Treat) and Grey Damon ("True Blood"), among others.  

BONUS FEATURES SEASON ONE:

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• "BEHIND THE LIGHTS" FEATURETTE:  A special look at the creation of the first season of "Friday Night Lights.

BONUS FEATURES SEASON TWO:

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• WILLIAM S. PALEY TELEVISION FESTIVAL:  Interviews with cast and crew.
• FEATURED COMMENTARIES:
  • "Last Days of Summer:" Commentary with Executive Producer Jason Katims and Co-Executive Producer Jeffrey Reiner.
  • "Are You Ready for Friday Night?:"  Commentary with stars Connie Britton and Aimee Teegarden.
  • "There Goes the Neighborhood:" Commentary with stars Jesse Plemons and Adrianne Palicki.

BONUS FEATURES SEASON THREE:

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• DELETED STORYLINES:
  • "Keeping Up Appearances"
  • "Tomorrow Blues"
• "TOMORROW BLUES" FEATURED COMMENTARY:  Commentary with Executive Producer Jason Katims and Co-Executive Producer/Episode Director Jeffrey Reiner.

BONUS FEATURES SEASON FOUR:

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• INTRODUCTIONS WITH PETER BERG  
• FEATURETTES:
  • FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS…CAMERA, ACTION!: Take a look behind the scenes and discover how the
    "Friday Night Lights" production process captures the gritty reality of small town life and gives the cast a platform to truly explore their roles.
  • NEW FACES, NEW PLACES
  • PLAYBOOK
• "EAST OF DILLON" FEATURED COMMENTARY:  Commentary with Executive Producer Jason Katims.

dvd Bonus Features SEASON FIVE:

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• "THE LIGHTS GO OUT" FEATURETTE: An emotional and entertaining journey through all five seasons of "Friday Night Lights" as the cast and crew say goodbye.
• FEATURED COMMENTARIES:  
  • "Don't Go:"  Commentary with Director Michael Waxman.
  • "Always:"  Commentary with Executive Producer Jason Katims.
• PHOTO GALLERY/YEARBOOK

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Street Date:  October 4, 2011
Copyright: 2011 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Number:  61116399
Running Time Season One: 15 Hours, 55 Minutes
Running Time Season Two:  11 Hours, 27 Minutes
Running Time Season Three:   9 Hours, 28 Minutes
Running Time Season Four:   9 Hours, 37 Minutes
Running Time Season Five:  9 Hours 22 Minutes
Layers:  Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio:  Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Rating: Not Rated
Technical Info:  English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH

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