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HARRY POTTER ANDTHE PRISONER OF AZKABAN

“AZKABAN stands alone as a creative triumph.”

– Richard Roeper, EBERT & ROEPER

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Ultimate Edition Contents:

* Three-Disc Set includes Over Four Hours of Special Features!
o Disc 1: The Movie
o Disc 2: ALL NEW Special Features: Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 3: Creatures and featurette – Tour Nick Dudman’s Creature Shop
o Disc 3: Additional Special Features: Featurettes – Creating the Vision: an interview with J.K. Rowling and the filmmakers, Conjuring a Scene: Creating Buckbeak and the Dementors for the screen; Additional Scenes and more
* 48-Page Creatures Photo Book
* Two Collectible Character Cards: Hermione Granger, Sirius Black
* Year 3 Lenticular Card
* Bonus Digital Copy of the Theatrical Film
* Blu-ray Ultimate Edition Includes BD-Live Interactivity

Synopsis:

Winner of the BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Award for Best Feature Film (2004) and Teen Choice Award for Best Movie Action/Adventure, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban begins when Harry, Ron and Hermione, now teenagers, return for their third year at Hogwarts, where they are forced to face escaped prisoner, Sirius Black, who poses a great threat to Harry. Harry and his friends spend their third year learning how to handle a half-horse half-eagle Hippogriff, repel shape-shifting Boggarts and master the art of Divination. They also visit the wizarding village of Hogsmeade and the Shrieking Shack, which is considered the most haunted building in Britain. In addition to these new experiences, Harry must overcome the threats of the soul-sucking Dementors, outsmart a dangerous werewolf and finally deal with the truth about Sirius Black and his relationship to Harry and his parents. With his best friends, Harry masters advanced magic, crosses the barriers of time and changes the course of more than one life. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón and based on J.K. Rowling’s third book, this wondrous spellbinder soars with laughs, and the kind of breathless surprise only found in a Harry Potter adventure.

Director:

Alfonso Cuarón

Cast:

Daniel Radcliffe Harry Potter

Emma Watson Hermione Granger

Rupert Grint Ron Weasley

HARRY POTTER ANDTHE GOBLET OF FIRE

“Terrific entertainment.

Fueled with endless invention.”

- Roger Ebert, “EBERT & ROEPER”

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Ultimate Edition Contents:

* 3-Disc Set Includes Over Five Hours of Special Features!
o Disc 1: The Movie
o Disc 2: ALL NEW Special Feature: Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 4: Sound & Music
o Disc 3: Additional Special Features: Featurettes – Preparing for the Yule Ball; conversations with the Cast; Reflections on the Fourth Film; and more
* 44-Page Sound & Music Photo Book
* Two Collectible Character Cards: Ronald Weasley, Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody
* Year 4 Lenticular Card
* Bonus Digital Copy of the Theatrical Film
* Blu-ray Ultimate Edition Includes BD-Live Interactivity

Synopsis:

When Harry Potter’s name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, he becomes a competitor in a grueling battle for glory among three wizarding schools – the Triwizard Tournament. But since Harry never submitted his name for the Tournament, who did? Now Harry must confront a deadly dragon, fierce water demons and an enchanted maze only to find himself in the cruel grasp of He Who Must Not Be Named. In this fourth film adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, everything changes as Harry, Ron and Hermione leave childhood forever and take on challenges greater than anything they could have imagined. Winner of the Teen Choice Award for Best Movie Drama (2006).

Director:

Mike Newell (Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Mona Lisa Smile)

Cast:

Daniel Radcliffe Harry Potter

Emma Watson Hermione Granger

Rupert Grint Ron Weasley

Note: All enhanced content listed above is subject to change.

HARRY POTTER ULTIMATE EDITIONS YEAR 3 & YEAR 4

Street Date: October 19, 2010

Order Due Date: September 14, 2010

Blu-ray Pricing: $49.99 SRP

DVD Pricing: $39.92 SRP

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Ultimate Edition

Languages: English, French, Spanish

Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Running time: 141 mins

Rating: PG

Screen Aspect: Widescreen

BD MAT/UPC:1000099790 / 883929074822

DVD MAT/UPC: 1000099789 / 883929074815

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Ultimate Edition

Languages: English, French, Spanish

Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Running time: 157 mins

Rating: PG-13

Screen Aspect: Widescreen

BD MAT UPC: 1000099792 / 883929074846

DVD MAT/UPC: 1000099791 / 883929074839

Press Release:

CAMCORDER REDEFINED: SONY DEBUTS WORLD’S FIRST CONSUMER INTERCHANGEABLE LENS HD CAMCORDER

SAN DIEGO, June 13, 2010 Following the 25th anniversary of its industry-leading Handycam product line, Sony today announced the innovative NEX-VG10 Interchangeable Lens HD Camcorder.

The new NEX-VG10 is the world’s first consumer camcorder with interchangeable lenses and the first Handycam camcorder to feature an extra-large ExmorTM APS HD CMOS sensor.

“The NEX-VG10 takes Sony’s Handycam line to the next level by allowing unprecedented artistic expression that isn’t possible with conventional consumer video cameras,” said Andy Bubala, director of Sony’s camcorder business. “With this camcorder, video enthusiasts and photographers can now capture cinematic full HD movies and premium stereo sound.”

Sony’s NEX-VG10 Interchangeable Lens HD Handycam Camcorder is equipped with the same ExmorTM APS HD CMOS sensor used in the “NEX-5″ and “NEX-3″ digital cameras and compatible with the high grade “E-mount” series of smaller, lighter lenses optimized for video shooting with silent operation and AF. It is also compatible with a wealth of “A-mount” interchangeable lenses used by Sony’s existing alpha DSLR camera lineup via a mount adapter (sold separately), including award winning Sony G Lenses and Carl Zeiss branded lenses.

Coupled with Sony’s powerful BIONZ processor, the camcorder’s ExmorTM APS HD CMOS sensor realizes high resolution video and 14 megapixel still images. Approximately 19.5 times bigger than the standard sensor found in conventional camcorders, the APS HD CMOS sensor enables an extremely shallow depth of field. This allows videographers to achieve cinematic results with stunning background defocus (bokeh). Users can also enjoy DSLR-quality photo capture with features like Auto HDR, Handheld Twilight, and Anti Motion Blur, as well as catch fast action sequences with a continuous burst rate of up to seven fps.

The NEX-VG10 can capture full 1920×1080 high definition video at up to 24Mbps for amazing clarity and detail, ideal for recording on to Blu-ray DiscTM media. It also comes with an E-mount 18-200mm lens optimized for video shooting that offers a powerful 11x optical zoom in addition to a silent auto-focus system and Optical SteadyshotTM image stabilization with Active Mode for superior versatility.

Satisfying the needs of serious videographers, sound quality matches the stellar imaging performance of the NEX-VG10. Its Quad Capsule Spatial Array Stereo Microphone uses advanced processing algorithms to combine signals from four individual microphone capsules.The result is exceptionally clear stereo audio with high directional response, allowing videographers to capture more sound from their subject and less background noise. The camcorder also features dedicated inputs for optional external microphones and headphones to monitor sound levels.

The camcorder’s TruBlackTM technology brings remarkably higher contrast and brightness to its 3.0″ Xtra Fine LCDTM swivel display, delivering more natural, realistic colors and easier viewing in bright conditions. The LCD is supplemented by a high-resolution adjustable electronic viewfinder that helps framing, monitoring and capturing clear images.

Compact and easy to handle, the NEX-VG10 gives videographers the flexibility of a removable lens with the ergonomics and operability of a Handycam camcorder. An intuitive jog dial and hotkeys make it easy to navigate menus and adjust shooting parameters, including full manual control of Iris, Shutter Speed, Gain and White Balance for professional results.

Dual accessory shoes (Alpha Hot Shoe/Universal Cold Shoe) allow for many still photography and video accessories, such as the ECM-CG50 shotgun microphone and external flash lighting. There’s also a choice of rechargeable battery options, including the NP-FV100 that provides up to 315 minutes of continuous HD shooting (may vary), and a specially designed soft carrying case.

Included with purchase as a download voucher ($99 value), Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10 video editing software includes powerful tools for video compositing, color correction and sound mixing to produce cinema-quality HD movies with ease. You can also share your creations via DVD, Blu-ray DiscTM media, or upload to the web all from one simple program.

The NEX-VG10 accepts both Memory Stick PRO DuoTM (including Memory Stick PRO-HG DuoTM) and SD (including both SDHC and SDXC formats) media. Users can record up to four hours of high definition footage (1920×1080, FH mode) when using the 32GB memory card.

Sony’s Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX offers an industry leading 30MB per second transfer rate, which means Handycamusers can upload video clips in a fraction of actual playback time.

Price and Availability

The NEX-VG10 will be available in September for about $2,000 and presales on www.sonystyle.com will begin July 14. They will also be available at Sony Style retail stores and at authorized dealers nationwide.