From Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Jane Eyre

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OVERVIEW:  One of the most cherished novels of all time, Charlotte Bronte's classic romance has been boldly re-envisioned into the acclaimed Jane Eyre by award-winning director Cary Fukunaga (Sin Nombre).  Hailed as "a splendid example of how to turn a beloved work of classic literature into a movie" by The New York Times, this sensuous, dramatic, and enthralling Focus Features film will be available on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand on August 16, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Starring Mia Wasikowska (Alice In Wonderland, The Kids Are All Right) and Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds),  Jane Eyre is "a classic for a new generation" says Peter Travers, Rolling Stone.  Wasikowska stars as the heroine who suddenly flees Thornfield Hall, the vast and isolated estate where she dares a deep connection with Thornfield's brooding master, Edward Rochester (Fassbender). As she looks back upon the tumultuous events that led to her escape – the strange goings-on in Thornfield and the terrible secret that Rochester had hoped to hide from her forever – Jane reflects upon the people and emotions that have defined her and tested her resilience since being orphaned as a child.  She realizes that she must conquer what haunts both her and Rochester…

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BONUS FEATURES AND FEATURETTES (BLU-RAY™ and DVD):

• A LOOK INSIDE JANE EYRE:   A behind-the-scenes look into the filming of Jane Eyre, featuring interviews with lead actress Mia Wasikowska and director Cary Fukunaga.
• TO SCORE JANE EYRE – CARY FUKUNAGA AND DARIO MARIANELLI TEAM UP:  Director Cary Fukunaga tells of collaborating with Academy Award®-winning composer Dario Marianelli on the musical soul of Jane Eyre.
• THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT OF JANE EYRE:  A look at how the team of director Cary Fukunaga and cinematographer Adriano Goldman and their crew applied lighting techniques to help set a gothic tone.
• DELETED SCENES
• FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR CARY FUKUNAGA

TECHNICAL INFORMATION – BLU-RAY:
Street Date:  August 16, 2011
Copyright:  2011 Universal Studios.  All Rights Reserved.
Selection Number: 62115447
Running time:  2 hours
Layers:  BD-50
Picture Format:  Widescreen
Aspect Ratio:  1.85:1
Rating:  Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements including a nude image and brief violent content
Languages/Subtitles:  English SDH, Spanish Subtitles, French Subtitles
Sound:  English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Dolby Digital Descriptive Video Services 2.0 and Spanish DTS Surround 5.1

TECHNICAL INFORMATION – DVD:
Street Date:  August 16, 2011
Copyright:  2011 Universal Studios.  All Rights Reserved.
Selection Number: 62115448
Running time: 2 hours
Layers:  Dual layer
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Aspect Ratio:  1:85:1
Rating:  Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements including a nude image and brief violent content
Languages/Subtitles:  English SDH, Spanish Subtitles, French Subtitles
Sound:  English Digital Dolby 5.1, Dolby Digital Descriptive Video Services 2.0 and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1

CAST AND FILMMAKERS
Cast:  Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell, Sally Hawkins, Imogen Poots, Judi Dench

Directed by:  Cary Joji Fukunaga
Screenplay by:  Moira Buffini
Based on the Novel by:  Charlotte Bronte
Produced by:  Alison Owen, Paul Trijbits
Executive Producers:  Christine Langan, Peter Hampden
Co-Producers:  Mairi Bett, Faye Ward
Director of Photography:  Adriano Goldman
Production Designer:  Will Hughes-Jones
Film Editor:  Melanie Ann Oliver
Costume Designer:  Michael O'Connor
Music by:  Dario Marianelli

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