LES MISERABLES OWN IT ON Blu-ray AND LIMITED EDITION DVD IN FOUR DIFFERENT BACK COVER DESIGNS EXCLUSIVELY IN SINGAPORE ONLY
The world's longest-running musical seen by more than 65 million people in 42 countries around the globe is now available on Blu-ray™ and limited edition DVD. The star-studded Les Misérables is a monumental interpretation of Victor Hugo’s epic tale of broken dreams, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the endurance of the human spirit. The musical drama film has grossed more than S$2 million in Singapore and riding on its popularity, the Blu-ray™ and DVD has been snapped up quickly since its release on 22 April 2013.
Exclusively available in Singapore territory only, the limited edition DVD comes in 4 different back cover designs. This limited edition collectible is specially created and distributed by local distributor, InnoForm Media Pte Ltd and has been given the seal of approval by Universal Studios Home Entertainment. There are only 1,000 copies available per cover design, making the 4,000 DVDs highly sought-after.
Since its release on 22 April 2013, up to 2,500 DVDs have been snapped up within its first week, followed by another 1,000 DVDs in its subsequent weeks. The Blu-ray™ is currently out-of-stock, with many fans placing orders via InnoForm Media’s online portal at Happybuys.com. Cindy Ng, the Senior Vice President (Sales & Marketing) of InnoForm Media, explains, “This limited edition DVD concept aims to drive interest by instilling a “collector’s mindset”. It has since proven to be a hit among the consumers, especially the Les Miserables followers and fans of the stars!” The Blu-ray™ comes with special bonus features including director Tom Hooper’s interview and exclusive content taking viewers on a revolutionary approach; as well as the scenes of the groundbreaking production of Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables. For the limited edition DVD, there is only a handful of stock available in the video stores island wide. As of now, there is no intention of reproducing the special back cover designs, leaving those who have purchased earlier with a very special memento.
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Les Miserables returing to the big screen on 14 Feb with PG13 rating
Following the immense success of Les Misérables over the Christmas season, UIP is pleased to announce the return of Les Misérables to the big screen from February 14 with a rating of PG13.
A motion-picture adaptation of the beloved global stage sensation, Les Misérables has gathered critical acclaim since its theatrical release with 3 Golden Globe awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical. Les Misérables has also garnered a staggering 8 nominations in the upcoming Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption—a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Hugh Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Russell Crowe) after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s (Anne Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.
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HUGH JACKMAN gets his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood Chamber will honor Hugh Jackman with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, December 13, 2012. His star will be unveiled at 6931 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Madame Tussauds Hollywood where his wax figure depicting him as Wolverine is on display. “Fans from around the world have been consistently asking when this star will be dedicated,” said Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez. “We are happy to say that now is the time! Hugh is one of the world’s most popular actors and we are excited that he is joining our Walk of Fame family.”
Australian native, Hugh Jackman made his first major U.S. film appearance as Wolverine in the first installment of the “X-Men” franchise, a role he reprised in the enormously successful X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand in 2006. Most recently in the franchise, he played Wolverine in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which serves as a prequel to the popular series and grossed an outstanding $85 million domestically in its first weekend of release in May 2009. Audiences will again see Jackman in the popular role in the next X-Men chapter titled The Wolverine, which just wrapped in Australia.
Jackman will next star in the much-anticipated film adaptation of the hit musical, Les Miserables, directed by Tom Hooper (of The King’s Speech), co-starring Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe. The Universal Pictures film is slated for wide-release on December 25, 2012. Most recently, Jackman lent his vocal talents to the DreamWorks family holiday adventure, Rise of the Guardians. He also starred in director, Shawn Levy’s successful robot boxing drama, Real Steel in October 2011.
Jackman made his return to the Great White Way in his one-man show “Hugh Jackman – Back on Broadway” in the Fall of 2011. Backed by an 18-piece orchestra, the revue, which previously opened to rave reviews during its limited engagements in San Francisco and Toronto earlier that year, was comprised of both Broadway hits and a selection of some of his personal favorite standards. Although the show ran only until the end of the year, Jackman’s continued dedication to the Broadway community was feted at the 2012 Tony Awards, where he received a Special Award from the Tony Awards Administration Committee, recognizing his accomplishments both as a performer as well as a humanitarian. In the fall of 2009, Jackman appeared on Broadway in the Keith Huff penned “A Steady Rain.” Co-starring Daniel Craig, the play tells the story of two Chicago cops who are lifelong friends and whose differing accounts of a few traumatic days change their lives forever.
On February 22, 2009, Jackman took on the prestigious role of hosting the 81st Annual Academy Awards. Live from Hollywood, he wowed those in attendance and helped ABC score a 13% increase in viewership from the previous year. This wasn’t, however, Jackman’s first foray into Awards show hosting. Previously, Jackman served as host of the Tony Awards three years in a row from 2003 – 2005, earning an Emmy Award for his 2004 duties at the 58th Annual ceremony, and an Emmy nomination for his 2005 appearance at the 59th Annual ceremony.
In late 2008, Jackman headlined the 20th Century Fox’s romantic action-adventure epic, Australia directed by Baz Luhrmann. The film, set in pre-WWII northern Australia, sees Jackman as a rugged cattle driver who assists an English aristocrat (played by Nicole Kidman) in driving a herd of 2000 cattle across hundreds of miles of rough terrain where they must also face the Japanese bombing of Darwin, Australia.
Additional film credits include: Darren Aronofsky’s The Fountain, Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige, Woody Allen’s Scoop, Happy Feet, Flushed Away, Deception, Someone Like You, Swordfish, Van Helsing, and Kate and Leopold, for which he received a 2002 Golden Globe nomination.
For his portrayal of the 1970s singer-songwriter, Peter Allen in “The Boy From Oz,” Jackman received the 2004 Tony Award for Best Actor in a musical as well as Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World awards. Previous theater credits include: “Carousel” at Carnegie Hall, “Oklahoma!” at the National Theater in London (Olivier Award nomination), “Sunset Boulevard” (MO Award - Australia's Tony Award) and Disney's “Beauty and the Beast” (MO Award nomination). Jackman's career began in Australia in the independent films Paperback Hero and Erskineville Kings (Australian Film Critics' Circle Best Actor award and The Australian Film Institute Best Actor nomination). In 1999, he was named Australian Star of the Year at the Australian Movie Convention. Jackman is involved in various aspects of philanthropy and works with Laughing Man Worldwide, Harlem Village Academies and World Vision to name a few.
LES MISERABLES opens on Christmas Day, 2012
