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"Almost Famous" Fans Rejoice Over "The Bootleg Cut" DVD

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Like a backstage pass to one of the most highly acclaimed films of all-time, "Almost Famous/Untitled - The Bootleg Cut" premiered only on DVD on December 4, 2001. Personally overseen by the film's Oscar-winning writer and director, Cameron Crowe, this double disc, special edition features more than five hours of added programming including a much talked about extended version of the Academy Award(R) and Golden Globe winning film.

"Almost Famous/Untitled - The Bootleg Cut" features an insightful commentary by Cameron Crowe, who took home the "Best Screenplay" honors at last year's Academy Awards(R); plus deleted scenes; a specially-created featurette that includes never-before-seen footage, and much more. To complete the "bootleg" experience, the DVD package has been designed to resemble a classic rock album from the 70's and includes an exclusive 24 minute "Stillwater" CD featuring never before released tracks by the film's band.

DVD FEATURES:

  • Two film versions - The original Oscar(R) winning cut and an extended Untitled version both available in widescreen
  • Director's commentary on the new "Untitled" version
  • A specially created featurette including behind-the-scenes footage, plus rehearsal footage from Stillwater's San Diego Show
  • Original Rolling Stone articles from the 1970s penned by Cameron Crowe with an introduction by Crowe
  • Cameron Crowe's Top Ten 1973 album picks
  • Academy Award(R)-winning script
  • Nancy Wilson's original music made exclusively for the DVD menus
  • Deleted Scenes with Cameron Crowe commentary including: Famous real life rock 'n rollers Pete Droge and Elaine Summer singing "Small Times Blues" in its entirety -- Stillwater's Cleveland concert including six songs performed live
  • Production Notes
  • Trailer
  • Dolby and DTS Sound
  • Cast & Crew Bios

    Featured on more than 160 critic's Top Ten lists, "Almost Famous" is the humorously poignant coming of age story set against a backdrop of rock 'n roll. It features breakout performances from Hollywood's hottest young talent, Billy Crudup, Kate Hudson, and Patrick Fugit, along with Academy Award(R) winning actress Frances McDormand. "Almost Famous" was a critic's darling receiving kudos by the Boston Society Of Film Critics for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress (McDormand) and Best Screenplay; Los Angeles Film Critics Association for Best Supporting Actress (McDormand); and the Broadcast Film Critics Association for Best Supporting Actress (McDormand), Best Original Screenplay and Breakthrough Performance for Kate Hudson.

    MPAA Rating: R - Closed Captioned

    Interested in purchasing "Almost Famous?"

    Source: DreamWorks SKG



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