Universal City, California, July 18, 2003 - In the world of comedies, few films
portray the teenage years better than Sixteen Candles, Weird Science and The
Breakfast Club written and directed by John Hughes. Sixteen Candles andWeird
Science are available for the first time on DVD from Universal Studios Home
Video in their original glory with the original theatrical soundtrack. These
films will join an all new digitally re-mastered edition of The Breakfast Club
and other favorites, Three O'Clock High (new-to-DVD), Fast Times at Ridgemont
High, Mallrats, Dazed and Confused and American Graffiti, on DVD September 2,
2003, all part of Universal Studios Home Video's "High School Reunion
Collection."
Offering vivid portrayals of the hopes, dreams, romantic mishaps, and hilarious
escapades of some of America's most memorable characters, the DVDs are priced at
$19.98 S.R.P. with a pre-order close of July 29. In addition, a "High School
Reunion Boxed Set" featuring Sixteen Candles, Weird Science and The Breakfast
Club is available for $39.98 S.R.P.
The ultimate slice of teenage life, these titles launched the careers of a long
list of beloved stars, including Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Emilio
Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, John Cusack, Kelly LeBrock and Robert Downey,
Jr. Collectors will snap up these teen angst-fests boasting awesome eighties
soundtracks including songs by Spandau Ballet, General Public, David Bowie,
Kajagoogoo, Oingo Boingo and Billy Idol. Often considered some of the best movie
soundtracks from the eighties, these quintessential teenage classics will
feature the original theatrical soundtrack music that is undeniably linked with
memories of the movie.
A STORIED PAST
John Hughes' films are praised for the way they meet suburban characters and
stories head-on, with hilarious results. In Sixteen Candles, fifteen-year-old
Samantha Baker (Molly Ringwald) stresses out as her sister's wedding upstages
her sixteenth birthday. Unbeknownst to her, the situation is not as grim as she
thinks, as her unattainable crush has a crush on her. The film's talent roster
includes Anthony Michael Hall as the ultimate high school geek. These two
performances won each actor a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor in a
Motion Picture.
With Weird Science, Hughes enters the fantasy realm, as two
popularity-challenged high school boys use their computers to create the ideal
woman. The film stars Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, Bill Paxton, Ilan
Mitchell-Smith and Robert Downey, Jr.
The Breakfast Club captures a group of teens trapped together during a daylong
stint in detention. At seven a.m. they have nothing to say, but by four p.m.,
they have bared their souls to each other and become friends. The critically
acclaimed film, starring Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall,
Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy and Paul Gleason, was praised for its "moments of truth
and perception" (Leonard Maltin).
In Three O'Clock High Jerry Mitchell is having one of those days. He's late for
high school, his car has a flat tire and he's been sent to the dean's office.
But worst of all, he's incurred the wrath of the feared new student Buddy
Revell, the biggest, meanest, downright nastiest guy in class who forces him
into a fight at 3 p.m. in the school parking lot. Poor Jerry has just seven
hours, a good supply of wit, a few friends, a savvy kid sister and the worst
luck of any kid alive, to find a way out of his tough problem. As the clock
ticks away and the suspense mounts, Jerry realizes there's no way he can avoid
facing the muscle-bound bully in a fight that will probably be his last. (As released by Universal Home Video)
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