HELL OR HIGH WATER is a modern action drama set in West Texas where the distinction between honest men and outlaws has blurred beyond recognition. Featuring a cast that includes Academy Award®-winner Jeff Bridges (“Crazy Heart,” “True Grit”), Chris Pine (“Star Trek,” “Into The Woods”), Ben Foster (“3:10 To Yuma,” “The Messenger”) and Gil Birmingham (“The Lone Ranger,” “Twilight”), HELL OR HIGH WATER is produced by Sidney Kimmel, Peter Berg, Carla Hacken and Julie Yorn and executive produced by Gigi Pritzker, Bill Lischak, Michael Nathanson, Rachel Shane, John Penotti and Bruce Toll.
A story about the collision of the Old and New West, two brothers — Toby (Chris Pine), a straight-living, divorced father trying to make a better life for his son; and Tanner (Ben Foster), a short-tempered ex-con with a loose trigger finger — come together to rob branch after branch of the bank that is foreclosing on their family land. The hold-ups are part of a last-ditch scheme to take back a future that powerful forces beyond their control have stolen from under their feet. Vengeance seems to be theirs until they find themselves in the crosshairs of a relentless, foul-mouthed Texas Ranger (Jeff Bridges) looking for one last triumph on the eve of his retirement. As the brothers plot a final bank heist to complete their plan, a showdown looms at the crossroads where the last honest law man and a pair of brothers with nothing to live for except family collide.
CBS Films will release HELL OR HIGH WATER in select theaters on August 12th and nationwide on August 19th.
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On Saturday, July 23, Warner Bros. showcased at Comic-Con several of its most-anticipated upcoming feature releases in its Hall H presentation.
Check out the Comic-Con trailer for WONDER WOMAN, starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielson, Robin Wright, David Thewlis and directed by Patty Jenkins.
WONDER WOMAN is released in cinemas around the world next summer when Gal Gadot returns as the title character in the action adventure.
Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny.
Joining Gadot in the international cast are Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, David Thewlis, Danny Huston, Elena Anaya, Ewen Bremner and Saïd Taghmaoui. Jenkins directs the film from a screenplay by Allan Heinberg and Geoff Johns, story by Zack Snyder & Allan Heinberg, based on characters from DC Entertainment.
Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston.
The film is produced by Charles Roven, Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder and Richard Suckle, with Rebecca Roven, Stephen Jones, Wesley Coller and Geoff Johns serving as executive producers.
The film is scheduled for release on June 2, 2017, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
The multiplex has been all about a certain science-fiction feature film franchise of late. I’m speaking of all the hoopla last December with the release of STAR WARS EPISODE VII: THE FORCE AWAKENS (and it’s started up again for the stand alone flick ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY). And the year before that, 2014, the big buzz was about the new planet-hoppin’ series from Marvel Studios, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (a sequel touches down next May). Somehow, the grand-daddy (or maybe the older uncle) has been neglected. Star Trek has been drifting in the cinema cosmos for over three years. In 2009 Paramount Studios recruited J.J. Abrams to reboot the films with younger versions of the characters from the original TV show (and first seven features). Four years later they were back, with Abrams directing once more, for STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS. Soon after its release, he was whisked into that galaxy far, far away. So, what of Kirk and company? Abrams has stayed on as a producer, but the directing reins have been handed off to a film maker best known for another very successful film franchise, Justin Lin, the man behind most of those FAST & FURIOUS flicks. Can Lin handle starships after years with “muscle cars”. The result, STAR TREK BEYOND, beams onto big screens today.
As we revisit Captain James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), he’s had a trying day at the office (his office being outer space). After a failed diplomatic mission with a testy alien race, he’s feeling “burnt out”. Three years into that fabled “five-year mission”, he feels his time on the starship Enterprise has become “episodic” (clever!). Neither a cocktail (secret scotch) with the ship’s MD, ‘Bones’ McCoy (Karl Urban), nor his upcoming birthday (he’ll be older than his father, the late Captain George Kirk, ever was) can cheer him up. Maybe a stopover at the Federation station Yorktown will help. Upon arrival, we see that the romance between Spock (Zachary Quinto) and Uhura (Zoe Saldana) has soured. While the crew enjoys “shore leave”, Kirk meets with Commodore Paris (Shohreh Aghdashloo) to discuss his request to be promoted to vice-admiral and allow Spock to helm the Enterprise. But before any of this can happen, Yorktown security encounters a desperate alien in a battered space vessel. Her ship was attacked and her crew were taken prisoner on a planet protected by an unstable nebula. Kirk immediately volunteers his ship and crew. But things go badly when they are engulfed by a swarm of small hostile fighters. After a very rough landing, the crew is separated with many captured by the brutal mastermind known as Krall (Idris Elba), who is assembling a weapon that can destroy all life on the Federation’s united planets.
With the third outing, this talented cast slips into this iconic roles like sliding into a pair of comfy ole’ slippers. Mush of that pressure from the 2009 reboot is gone along with a need to mimic the original players. Pine tones down the swagger (not the stud of the galaxy here) to give us a hero at a crossroads, unsure of his future until duty steers him into “hero” mode. Kirk is a decisive man of action, almost a father figure to a crew that seems more like an extended family. Of course he’s got two brothers to help shoulder the burden. Quinto’s Spock learns to accept “illogical” humans more this time around, clueing us into his sly amusement via a raised eyebrow. This is evident as he frustrates the delightful Urban as the constantly agitated and worried “country” doctor. Happily the two are paired up for much of their time on the hostile planet, letting us enjoy this new interpretation of a classic comic “team”. Saldana is tender (in her romance with the unsteady Spock) and very tough, often rescuing her would-be rescuers. Simon Pegg uses his superb comedy timing to convey the fear and confusion of the pessimistic master engineer Scotty. John Cho projects an air of confidence as the cocky “space jockey” (maybe trying to bluff himself more than the captain). And the late, great Anton Yelchin is all youthful enthusiasm as he recites lotsa’ pseudoscience jargon at near light speed. He’ll be missed on the next “mission” (Abrams has said that the role will not be recast). As for the new additions, Sofia Boutella (the razor-legged hit-woman of KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE) is fierce and formidable as the exotic warrior Jaylah, an escaped planet prisoner who aids Mr. Scott. These impressive heroes need an equally impressive villain, and Elba superbly fills the bill as the brutish overlord Krall. An air of danger engulfs him and his many victims, as Krall drains the life out of the captured, like an unstoppable alien vampire (shades of LIFEFORCE!), as he spits out threats concerning the most hated Federation (the story’s big mystery).
Director Lin keeps the action racing along (a F&F callback!) making for a brisk two-hour action epic. The main problem may be that action, as most of the space battles are cut in such a frenetic fashion, that we often have problems following the flow and direction of the sequences. At least he’s not emulating Abram’s penchant for “light flares”, although many shots could use a bit more illumination. Another distraction is the constant camera movement through every opening of the ships and settings, like a “GoPro” camera strapped to a souped-up drone. We’re careening down a hallway, then up a wall, and now we’re upside-down (for mere seconds). It’s too often disorienting and the serviceable 3D doesn’t help, even in the bright sunlight of Yorktown, an M.C. Escher influenced shiny metropolis The true strength of this film is the original script by Doug Jung and a multi-tasking Mr. Pegg (now a true “geek god”). While the last entry was shackled to (one of the best of the film series) STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN, this story can soar with no ties to former flicks or TV episodes. Perhaps the greatest part of this franchise (although the other “star” series and the Marvel Studio films come close) is the sense of family, the close-knit bond between these characters. The stellar menaces aren’t as interesting or as compelling as the interplay between this talented ensemble. Their affection for each other and their roles comes through with every glance, even as they’re dodging debris and laser blasts. It’s not all good-natured “joshing”, though. There are reflections on mortality that will make even the most casual Trek fan misty eyed. It’s the true human (and Vulcan) emotions that stick with us more than dozens of piranha-like missiles. Much better than the previous adventure, STAR TREK BEYOND reminds us why this little “failed” TV show has been part of our culture for fifty years. Here’s to many more “stardates”.
Check out images and video from the premiere of STAR TREK BEYOND at San Diego Comic-Con.
The premiere featured the first ever outdoor IMAX screening as well as Academy Award®-Winning Composer Michael Giacchino’s thrilling film score performed live-to picture by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.
(L-R) Actors Chris Pine, John Cho, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, Zachary Qunito, Justin Lin, Zoe Saldana, Sofia Boutella and J.J. Abrams pose together at the world premiere of the Paramount Pictures title “Star Trek Beyond” at Embarcadero Marina Park South on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
(Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)(Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)Actor Idris Elba attends the world premiere of the Paramount Pictures title Star Trek Beyond at Embarcadero Marina Park South on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images)Composer Michael Giacchino speaks onstage at the world premiere of the Paramount Pictures title ìStar Trek Beyondî at Embarcadero Marina Park South on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images)
A fireworks and laser display is seen during the world premiere of the Paramount Pictures title ìStar Trek Beyondî at Embarcadero Marina Park South on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Varèse Sarabande will release the STAR TREK BEYOND – Music From The Motion Picture digitally worldwide on July 22, on CD July 29 (U.S. and Canada) and rest of the world on August 5, 2016. The album features original music by Michael Giacchino (ZOOTOPIA, STAR TREK, STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS).
Star Trek Beyond, the highly anticipated next installment in the globally popular Star Trek franchise, created by Gene Roddenberry and reintroduced by J.J. Abrams in 2009, returns with director Justin Lin (The Fast and the Furious franchise) at the helm of this epic voyage of the U.S.S. Enterprise and her intrepid crew. In Beyond, the Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.
“To me it feels like an episode of the original series, but on a much grander scale. The crew is now on their five-year mission embarking on a completely new emotional journey than we have previously seen, ” said Giacchino. “It’s been a chance to create a new musical landscape for the film that reflects both hope and exploration.”
Composer Michael Giacchinohas credits that feature some of the most popular and acclaimed film projects in recent years including Zootopia, Inside Out, Jurassic World, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and MissionImpossible: Ghost Protocol. Giacchino’s 2009 score for the Pixar hit UP earned him an Oscar®, a Golden Globe®, the BAFTA, the Broadcast Film Critics’ Choice Award and two GRAMMY® Awards.
Giacchino began his filmmaking career at the age of 10 in his backyard in Edgewater Park, New Jersey, and eventually went on to study filmmaking at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. After college, he landed a marketing job at Disney and began studies in music composition, first at Juilliard and then at UCLA. From marketing, he became a producer in the fledgling Disney Interactive Division where he had the opportunity to write music for video games.
After moving to a producing job at the newly formed DreamWorks Interactive Division, he was asked to score the temp track for the video game adaptation of The Lost World: Jurassic Park. Subsequently, Steven Spielberg hired him as the composer and it became the first PlayStation game to have a live orchestral score. Giacchino continued writing for video games and became well known for his Medal of Honor scores.
Giacchino’s work in video games sparked the interest of J.J. Abrams, and thus began their long-standing relationship that would lead to scores for the hit television series Alias and Lost, and the feature films Mission Impossible III, Star Trek, Super 8 and Star Trek Into Darkness.
Additional projects include collaborations with Disney Imagineering on music for Space Mountain, Star Tours (with John Williams) and the Ratatouille ride in Disneyland Paris. Giacchino also was the musical director of the 81st Annual Academy Awards®. His music can be heard in concert halls internationally with Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness and Ratatouille films being performed live-to-picture with a full orchestra.
Star Trek Beyond, directed by Justin Lin, marks Giacchino’s third film in the franchise, and will be released this summer. Upcoming projects include Colin Trevorrow’s The Book of Henry and his first Marvel film, Dr. Strange, helmed by Scott Derrickson.
Giacchino serves as the Governor of the Music Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and sits on the advisory board of Education Through Music Los Angeles.
Paramount Pictures presents STAR TREK BEYOND in theaters, REAL3D and IMAX 3D on July 22, 2016. Varèse Sarabande will release the STAR TREK BEYOND – Music From The Motion Picture digitally on July 22, on CD July 29 (U.S. and Canada), and August 5, 2016 (rest of the world).
Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Bad Robot today announced that the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise will return to the big screen for another voyage.
In the next installment of the epic space adventure, Chris Pine’s Captain Kirk will cross paths with a man he never had a chance to meet, but whose legacy has haunted him since the day he was born: his father.
Chris Hemsworth, who appeared in 2009’s STAR TREK, will return to the space saga as George Kirk to star alongside Pine.
The remaining cast is expected to return.
J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay will write the screenplay. J.J. Abrams and Lindsey Weber will produce through Bad Robot Productions. David Ellison and Dana Goldberg of Skydance will executive produce.
STAR TREK, the first film in the rebooted franchise based on “Star Trek,” created by Gene Roddenberry, earned more than $380 million worldwide in 2009. The second installment, STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS, earned more than $460 million worldwide when it opened in May 2013.
The series’ third film, STAR TREK BEYOND, is directed by Justin Lin (FAST & FURIOUS franchise) and opens in theaters on July 22, 2016.
Hemsworth is currently starring in GHOSTBUSTERS alongside Melissa McCarthy, Kristin Wiig and Kate McKinnon, and filming THOR: RAGNAROK and AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR – Part 1 back to back. He is repped by CAA and ROAR.
HELL OR HIGH WATER is a modern action drama set in West Texas where the distinction between honest men and outlaws has blurred beyond recognition.
Featuring a cast that includes Academy Award-winner Jeff Bridges (“Crazy Heart,” “True Grit”), Chris Pine (“Star Trek,” “Into The Woods”), Ben Foster (“3:10 To Yuma,” “The Messenger”) and Gil Birmingham (“The Lone Ranger,” “Twilight”), HELL OR HIGH WATER is produced by Sidney Kimmel, Peter Berg, Carla Hacken and Julie Yorn and executive produced by Gigi Pritzker, Bill Lischak, Michael Nathanson, Rachel Shane, John Penotti and Bruce Toll.
A story about the collision of the Old and New West, two brothers — Toby (Chris Pine), a straight-living, divorced father trying to make a better life for his son; and Tanner (Ben Foster), a short-tempered ex-con with a loose trigger finger — come together to rob branch after branch of the bank that is foreclosing on their family land. The hold-ups are part of a last-ditch scheme to take back a future that powerful forces beyond their control have stolen from under their feet. Vengeance seems to be theirs until they find themselves in the crosshairs of a relentless, foul-mouthed Texas Ranger (Jeff Bridges) looking for one last triumph on the eve of his retirement. As the brothers plot a final bank heist to complete their plan, a showdown looms at the crossroads where the last honest law man and a pair of brothers with nothing to live for except family collide.
Check out the final trailer for STAR TREK BEYOND featuring the new song, “Sledgehammer” from Rihanna.
Starring Idris Elba, Chris Pine, Simon Pegg, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, John Cho, Anton Yelchin and Karl Urban, STAR TREK BEYOND is coming to cinemas on July 22, 2016.
STAR TREK BEYOND, the highly anticipated next installment in the globally popular Star Trek franchise, created by Gene Roddenberry and reintroduced by J.J. Abrams in 2009, returns with director Justin Lin (“The Fast and the Furious” franchise) at the helm of this epic voyage of the U.S.S. Enterprise and her intrepid crew.
In BEYOND, the Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.
Directed by Justin Lin, the third film in the franchise series is produced by J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci, Lindsey Weber, and Justin Lin; and executive produced by Jeffrey Chernov, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Tommy Harper. Based upon “Star Trek” created by Gene Roddenberry, the screenplay is written by Simon Pegg & Doug Jung.
Captain Kirk takes on Krall and The Swarm on July 22 when Paramount Pictures releases STAR TREK BEYOND in cinemas.
And what would the USS Enterprise be without Communications Officer Uhuru, Helmsman Hikaru Sulu and Chief Engineer Scotty?
Check out all the new posters for director Justin Lin’s upcoming film.
STAR TREK BEYOND, the highly anticipated next installment in the globally popular Star Trek franchise, created by Gene Roddenberry and reintroduced by J.J. Abrams in 2009, returns with director Justin Lin (“The Fast and the Furious” franchise) at the helm of this epic voyage of the U.S.S. Enterprise and her intrepid crew.
In BEYOND, the Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.
From Paramount Pictures and Skydance, STAR TREK BEYOND is a Bad Robot, Sneaky Shark, Perfect Storm Entertainment production. The film stars John Cho, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin and Idris Elba. Directed by Justin Lin, the third film in the franchise series is produced by J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci, Lindsey Weber, and Justin Lin; and executive produced by Jeffrey Chernov, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Tommy Harper. Based upon “Star Trek” created by Gene Roddenberry, the screenplay is written by Simon Pegg & Doug Jung.
On Friday night the big STAR TREK fan event was held on the Paramount Pictures lot.
Mythbuster’s Adam Savage hosted a Q&A with J.J. Abrams, Justin Lin, Chris Pine, Karl Urban & Zachary Quinto on Stage 31 where Star Trek was filmed between 1966 and 1969.
(Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Paramount)(Photo: Vika Petlakh/ABImages)JJ Abrams, Justin Lin, Zachary Quinto, Chris Pine, Karl Urban, and Adam Savage attend the unveiling of the newly named “Leonard Nimoy Way” during the Star Trek Beyond Fan Event at Paramount Pictures Studios in on May 20, 2016 in Hollywood, California…(Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)Karl Urban, Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto attend the Star Trek Beyond Fan Event at Paramount Pictures Studios in on May 20, 2016 in Hollywood, California…(Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)DJ Kill The Noise performs during the Star Trek Beyond Fan Event (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Paramount)(Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)(Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)
The Q&A was followed by a street naming ceremony in honor of Leonard Nimoy.
Following the ceremony fans were shown the new trailer and never before seen footage from the film.
STAR TREK BEYOND, the highly anticipated next installment in the globally popular Star Trek franchise, created by Gene Roddenberry and reintroduced by J.J. Abrams in 2009, returns with director Justin Lin (“The Fast and the Furious” franchise) at the helm of this epic voyage of the U.S.S. Enterprise and her intrepid crew.
In BEYOND, the Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.
Paramount Pictures, Skydance, Bad Robot and director Justin Lin today announced that the world premiere of STAR TREK BEYOND will play in the immersive IMAX® format at Comic-Con International: San Diego, in partnership with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and IMAX Corporation, on Wednesday, July 20, at the Embarcadero Marina Park South.
The red carpet event at San Diego Comic-Con, which marks the first-ever open-air IMAX world premiere, will feature special appearances by Lin and the STAR TREK BEYOND filmmakers and cast, as well as a live concert performance of Academy Award®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s film score by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. Lin made the announcement at the STAR TREK FAN EVENT, where all fans in attendance were invited.
“I am thrilled to celebrate the premiere of the film together with the fans at Comic-Con and excited for everyone there to experience Michael Giacchino’s incredible score played live,” said Lin.
Added David Glanzer, spokesperson for Comic-Con International: “We are both privileged and excited that Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Bad Robot have chosen to honor fans by having the world premiere of the next chapter of Star Trek at Comic-Con this summer.”
“What better way to show appreciation for the constant support of IMAX fans worldwide than by partnering with our friends at Paramount, Skydance, Bad Robot and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra on this ultimate Comic-Con world premiere,” said Greg Foster, Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. and CEO of IMAX Entertainment.
As a special event for this year’s Comic-Con attendees, fans will have the chance to attend the world premiere of STAR TREK BEYOND. Details about ticket distribution will be announced prior to the 2016 convention.
From Paramount Pictures and Skydance, STAR TREK BEYOND is a Bad Robot, Sneaky Shark, Perfect Storm Entertainment production. The film stars John Cho, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin and Idris Elba. Directed by Justin Lin, the third film in the franchise series is produced by J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci, Lindsey Weber, and Justin Lin; and executive produced by Jeffrey Chernov, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Tommy Harper. Based upon “Star Trek” created by Gene Roddenberry, the screenplay is written by Simon Pegg & Doug Jung.
Left to right: Simon Pegg plays Scotty, Sofia Boutella plays Jaylah and Chris Pine plays Kirk in Star Trek Beyond from Paramount Pictures, Skydance, Bad Robot, Sneaky Shark and Perfect Storm EntertainmentLeft to right: Zachary Quinto plays Spock, Sofia Boutella plays Jaylah and Karl Urban plays Bones in Star Trek Beyond from Paramount Pictures, Skydance, Bad Robot, Sneaky Shark and Perfect Storm Entertainment
One of the greatest rescue stories ever told stars Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster and Eric Bana. Disney presents THE FINEST HOURSa heroic action-thriller based on the extraordinary true story of of the greatest small-boat rescue in Coast Guard history. , THE FINEST HOURSmakes its in-home debut packaged with a host of bonus features about the making of the movie and the remarkable true-life events that inspired it. It storms home on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere May 24th.
THE FINEST HOURS, a heroic action-thriller based on the true story of a 1952 U.S. Coast Guard rescue, storms home on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD, Disney Movies Anywhere, and On-Demand on May 24th, 2016. Starring Chris Pine (the “Star Trek” films), Academy Award® and Golden Globe® nominee Casey Affleck (“Interstellar”), Ben Foster (“3:10 to Yuma”) and Eric Bana (“Lone Survivor”), “THE FINEST HOURS” makes its in-home debut packaged with a host of bonus features about the making of the movie and the remarkable true-life events that inspired it. Based on the acclaimed non-fiction book of the same name by Casey Sherman and Michael J. Tougias, viewers can enjoy diving into the thrilling eye of the storm with: An all-new documentary “Against All Odds: The Bernie Webber Story,” in which real-life residents of Chatham recall the events that set the stage for the film’s historic rescue mission; Four making-of featurettes highlighting cast members experiences and reflections by members of the U.S. Coast Guard; as well as two never-before-shared Deleted Scenes.
Directed by Craig Gillespie (“Million Dollar Arm”), THE FINEST HOURSstars Chris Pine (the “Star Trek” films); Academy Award® and Golden Globe® nominee Casey Affleck (“Interstellar”); Ben Foster (“3:10 to Yuma”); Holliday Grainger (“Cinderella”); John Ortiz (“Silver Linings Playbook”); and Eric Bana (“Lone Survivor”). The film is produced by Jim Whitaker (“Cinderella Man”) and Dorothy Aufiero (“The Fighter”), the screenplay is by Oscar® nominee Scott Silver (“8 Mile”) and Oscar nominees Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson (“The Fighter”) based on the acclaimed non-fiction book of the same name by Casey Sherman and Michael J. Tougias. Doug Merrifield (the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films) serves as executive producer.
BONUS FEATURES on the Blu-ray include:
Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD, Digital SD, Disney Movies Anywhere
AGAINST ALL ODDS: THE BERNIE WEBBER STORY– Visit the quaint and close-knit town of Chatham, and experience the events surrounding the most heroic Coast Guard rescue ever through the eyes of the people who witnessed them.
BROTHERHOOD– Cast members reflect on the bonds they forged during the shoot.
TWO CREWS– Chris Pine and Casey Affleck share insights into Bernie Webber and Ray Sybert, men who led their respective crews against all odds.
WHAT IS YOUR FINESTHOUR? – A Coast Guard member recounts an incredible rescue.
THE FINEST INSPIRATION: THE U.S. COAST GUARD Meet the people who put their lives on the line for others.
DELETED SCENES: “A Desperate Idea” and “The Story of How They Met”
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BROTHERHOOD
THE FINEST INSPIRATION: THE U.S. COAST GUARD
FILM SYNOPSIS:
This heroic action-thriller is based on the extraordinary true story of the greatest small-boat rescue in Coast Guard history. In 1952, a massive winter storm strikes off the coast of Cape Cod, ripping a T-2 oil tanker in half and trapping more than 30 sailors inside its rapidly sinking stern. When word of the disaster reaches the U.S. Coast Guard, four men led by Captain Bernie Webber (Chris Pine) set out in a 12-seat boat on a daring mission to rescue the stranded men, braving freezing cold, 60-foot waves and hurricane-force winds, and guided by Webber’s vow that “We all live, or we all die.” Packed with thrilling, larger-than-life action and anchored in a belief in the strength of the human spirit, The Finest Hours is a triumph.
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