From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Jesus Christ Superstar

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., July 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- An extraordinary new live stage production of one of the world's most popular musicals, Jesus Christ Superstar, comes to Blu-ray^™ and DVD on September 10, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The legendary rock opera by lyricist Tim Rice (Evita, The Lion King) and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (Evita, The Phantom of the Opera) returns in a fresh, cutting-edge performance the U.K.'s Daily Star Sunday calls "an almighty success" that "will go down as one of the best productions yet."

The premiere of Jesus Christ Superstar redefined the Broadway musical and 40 years later it remains a beloved classic. The instantly recognizable tunes and daringly contemporary lyrics made it one of the most popular albums of all-time, selling over seven million copies, as well as creating a truly global smash hit, with sold-out productions in more than 40 countries. Now an audacious live arena tour reinvigorates the richly imagined retelling of the last seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth bigger and bolder than ever before. The production captivated critics and audiences, with The Times of London giving it four stars and declaring, "It's big, it's loud, it's great entertainment!"

Jesus Christ Superstar will be available on Blu-ray^™ with Digital Copy & UltraViolet^™.

• Blu-ray^™ disc unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound. 
• UltraViolet™ is a revolutionary new way for fans to collect their movies and TV shows in the cloud. UltraViolet™ lets consumers instantly stream and download to tablets, smartphones, computers and TVs, including iPad®, iPhone®, Android™ and more. 
• Also includes Digital Copy.

CAST AND FILMMAKERS:
Cast:Jeff Anderson, Michelle Antrobus, Jack Booth, Alice Capitani, Ian Carlyle and Leon Craig
Music By: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics By: Tim Rice
Directed for the Stage By:  Laurence Connor
Choreography By:  Kevan Allen
Set Design By:  Mark Fisher
Lighting Design By:  Patrick Woodroffe
Film Soundtrack Produced By: Andrew Lloyd Webber and Nigel Wright   
Film Produced By: Dione Orrom and Brett Sullivan
Film Directed By: Nick Morris
Film Executive Produced By: Helen Parker and Andrew Lloyd Webber

TECHNICAL INFORMATION – BLU-RAY^™:
Street Date: September 10, 2013
Copyright: 2013 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Number: 61126570
Running time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.78:1
Rating: N/A
Languages/Subtitles: English SHD, Spanish and French
Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

TECHNICAL INFORMATION – DVD:
Street Date: September 10, 2013
Copyright: 2013 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Number: 61125715
Running time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Layers: Dual layers
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Rating: N/A
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French  
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1

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