With A Host of Surprise Celebrity Appearances and A Fresh New Cast Available
in Both Rated and Unrated Versions On Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def and DVD on December
22, 2009 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest hilarious new
escapade from the ever-popular, long-running American Pie comedy franchise,
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love, comes to Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def and DVD
on December 22, 2009 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The newest
release from the studio's highly-successful DVD Originals(TM) film line is
packed with the high-spirited humor, raucous antics, and outrageously-inspired
sex-capades that have become a hallmark of the American Pie films. In this
newest adventure, a legendary guide to achieving guaranteed sexual success
leads to unexpectedly hilarious predicaments in the funniest chapter yet.
American Pie veteran Eugene Levy (For Your Consideration ) returns as the
befuddled but ever-wise Noah Levenstein. In addition, an array of pop
culture celebrity cameos including glam rock band vocalist Bret Michaels of
Poison (star of VH1 reality show "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels"),
dancer/rapper/actor Kevin Federline ("Britney & Kevin: Chaotic"), and actors
Rosanna Arquette (Desperately Seeking Susan), Tim Matheson (Animal House), C.
Thomas Howell (The Outsiders, The Hitcher), Christopher Knight ("The Brady
Bunch"), Steve Railsback ("Helter Skelter," The Stunt Man), Robert Romanus
(Fast Times at Ridgemont High), Curtis Armstrong (Revenge of the Nerds),
Dustin Diamond ("Saved by the Bell") and other startling appearances keep the
surprises and the laughs coming.
The American Pie franchise remains one of the most successful in the home
entertainment industry, racking up sales of 35 million units in North America
alone, and representing nearly $765 million in consumer spending in the past
decade. The American Pie series represents one of Universal's top DVD
Originals(TM) properties created especially for the burgeoning made-for-DVD
market, placing three of the Top 10 best-selling live-action, non-family DVD
premieres of all time, including American Pie Band Camp, American Pie
Presents: The Naked Mile and American Pie Presents: Beta House.
American Pie: The Book of Love stars Bug Hall (Camouflage), Kevin M. Horton
(Big Game), YouTube personality Brandon Hardesty (Bart Got a Room), Beth Behrs
("Size Zero Heroes"), Melanie Papalia (Frankie and Alice), Jennifer Holland
(Zombie Strippers), John Patrick Jordan (Porky's: The College Years), Cindy
Busby (Picture This), Naomi Hewer (Left for Dead), Louisa Lytton
("EastEnders") and Nico McEown (Night at the Museum).
Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def allows viewers to experience every hilarious moment of
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love in perfect picture and purest digital
sound. American Pie Presents: The Book of Love on Blu-Ray((TM)) Hi-Def also
comes with the BD-Live Center, which allows fans access to exclusive content,
the latest trailers and more!
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love is priced at $39.98 SRP for Blu-ray
Hi-Def and $29.98 SRP for DVD. Preorder close is December 1, 2009.
"American Pie Presents: The Book of Love" Instant Win Prize
To celebrate the new American Pie Presents: The Book of Love release,
beginning December 8, fans have a chance to live it up with a $100,000 instant
win prize! Go on the ultimate Vegas road trip with buddies, pick-up a new
luxury ride, take a year off - with this much cash, fans can create their own
once-in-a-lifetime experience!* In addition, over 200 additional prizes will
be awarded, including HDTVs, Netbooks, Blu-ray(TM) players and more. Each
winner of these additional prizes get two - one for themselves and one to give
away this holiday. Official rules are posted at
www.universalstudios.com/americanpieinstantwin
*$100,000 prize will be awarded in the form of a check to the winner.
BONUS FEATURES
Both Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD version of American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
include:
-- Deleted Scenes
-- Gag Reel
-- From the Set - The film's funniest sequences are spotlighted.
-- On the Set of American Pie Presents: The Book of Love - An uncensored,
hilarious and energetic peek behind-the-scenes that showcases the
cast,
the crew and the craziness involved in bringing the newest American
Pie
to the screen.
-- Just the Tips: The Love Manual - The cast and crew of The Book of Love
offer up enlightening tips on love, relationships, and sex.
-- American Pie Trivia--Viewers can play along as actor Kevin M. Norton
(Nathan) tests the American Pie knowledge of the Book of Love cast and
crew.
-- American Pie-Cons--Profiles of Book of Love "experts" including Bret
Michaels, Kevin Federline, Dustin Diamond, Christopher Knight, Robert
Romanus, Tim Matheson, Curtis Armstrong and others.
Bonus Features Exclusive-to-Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def include:
-- BD-LIVE - Allows viewers to connect to the Internet and access new and
exciting exclusive online and interactive features, including My
Scenes
Sharing and My Chat.
SYNOPSIS
Rob, Nathan and Lube are three friends at Great Falls High determined to
succeed in their mission of manhood and score with the ladies of their dreams.
After some uproarious attempts with less than successful results, they
accidentally discover a legendary guide to seduction hidden in the school
library. It turns out to be a rarely-seen, often-sought manual about the
secrets to sexual success, penned by some of the school's previous
generations. But a few missing pages leads to hilarious surprises for
everyone....including the alumni.
CAST AND FILMMAKERS
Directed By: John Putch
Screenplay By: David H. Steinberg
Produced By: Mike Elliott
Director of Photography: Ross Berryman
Edited By: John Gilbert
Production Designer: Tony Devenyi
Costumes By: Cynthia Summers
Music Supervisor: Paul DiFranco
Cast: Eugene Levy, Rosanna Arquette, Bug Hall, Kevin M. Horton, Brandon
Hardesty, Beth Behrs, Melanie Papalia, Jennifer Holland, John Patrick
Jordan, Louisa Lytton, Sherman Hemsley, Curtis Armstrong and Jim Wynorski.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def
Street Date: December 22, 2009
Copyright: 2009 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 63110180
Price: $36.98
Running Time: 1 Hour and 32 Minutes/1 Hour and 34 Minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Rating: R (for strong pervasive crude sexual content, language and
drinking all involving teens) /Unrated
Technical Info: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Spanish and French DTS
Surround 5.1, English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: December 22, 2009
Copyright: 2009 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 63109579
Price: $29.98
Running Time: 1 Hour and 32 Minutes/1 Hour and 34 Minutes
Layers: DVD-9
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Rating: R (for strong pervasive crude sexual content, language and
drinking all involving teens)
/Unrated
Technical Info: English, French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, English
SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
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CONTACT:
Evan Fong
Vice President, Publicity
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
818-777-5540
evan.fong@nbcuni.com
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