Two Films Directed by Ron Howard
From Acclaimed Bestsellers by Dan Brown and Starring Tom Hanks
THE DA VINCI CODE
ANGELS & DEMONS
On 4K Ultra HD™ & Blu-ray™Oct. 11
Both Releases Feature All-New Interviews with Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Dan Brown and Brian Grazer & a First Look at the Highly-Anticipated Third Installment of the Franchise, Inferno
CULVER CITY, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2016) – In advance of the theatrical release of Inferno(Oct. 28), Sony Pictures Home Entertainment celebrates the 10thAnniversary of the global phenomenon by bringing the blockbuster films THE DA VINCI CODE and ANGELS & DEMONSto next-generation 4K Ultra HD and back to Blu-ray Oct. 11. Two-time Academy Award® winner Tom Hanks (Best Actor: Forrest Gump, 1994 Philadelphia, 1993), Academy Award winner Ron Howard (Best Director & Best Picture, A Beautiful Mind, 2001), and bestselling author Dan Brown teamed up for both thrillers that followed the exploits of symbologist Robert Langdon (Hanks).
Both films feature all-new interviews with Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Dan Brown and Brian Grazer, as well as a first look at the highly anticipated third installment of the franchise, Inferno. Additionally, both include a wide variety of insightful and compelling featurettes that delve into the creation of these thrilling adventure favorites, as well as deleted scenes.
THE DA VINCI CODE Synopsis:
The murder of a curator at the Louvre reveals a sinister plot to uncover a secret that has been protected since the days of Christ. Only the victim's granddaughter and Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks), a famed symbologist, can untangle the clues he left behind. The two become both suspects and detectives searching for not only the murderer but also the stunning secret of the ages he was charged to protect.
Based on the novel by Dan Brown, THE DA VINCI CODE was directed by Ron Howard from a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman. Todd Hallowell and Dan Brown serve as executive producers, with Brian Grazer and John Calley as producers.
THE DA VINCI CODE 4K Ultra HD
§ Feature film in 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR)
§ Dolby Atmos soundtrack (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible)*
§ Also includes the film and special features on high-def Blu-ray
THE DA VINCI CODE Blu-ray Bonus Material Include
§ All-New: Launching a Legacy: Interviews with Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Dan Brown and Brian Grazer about The Da Vinci Code
§ All-New: First Look at Inferno
§ Deleted / Extended / Alternate Scenes
§ Select-Scene Commentary with Ron Howard
§ 17 Featurettes
§ Theatrical Trailers
THE DA VINCI CODE has a run time of approximately 149 minutes and is rated PG-13 for disturbing images, violence, some nudity, thematic material, brief drug references and sexual content.
ANGELS & DEMONS Synopsis:
Tom Hanks stars as professor Robert Langdon, the most respected symbologist in the United States, who uses his knowledge in order to decode a symbol on the skin of a murder victim. The clues put him on the trail of an international conspiracy involving the Catholic Church.
Based on the novel by Dan Brown, ANGELS & DEMONS was directed by Ron Howard from a screenplay by David Koepp and Akiva Goldsman. Todd Hallowell and Dan Brown serve as executive producers, with Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and John Calley as producers.
ANGELS & DEMONS 4K Ultra HD
§ Feature film in 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR)
§ Dolby Atmos soundtrack (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible)*
§ Also includes the film and special features on high-def Blu-ray
ANGELS & DEMONS Blu-ray™ Bonus Material Include
§ All-New: Legacy of Langdon: Interviews with Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Dan Brown and Brian Grazer about Angels & Demons
§ All-New: First Look at Inferno
§ Deleted / Extended / Alternate Scenes
§ 7 Featurettes
§ Theatrical Trailers
ANGELS & DEMONS has a run time of approximately 139 minutes and is rated PG-13 for sequences of violence, disturbing images and thematic material.
*To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar; however, Dolby Atmos soundtracks are also fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment.
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