In an early announcement to retailers, Entertainment in Video has revealed that Oscar-nominated The Artist will be released on Blu-ray Disc throughout Europe on 7th May.
French director Michel Hazanavicius’s highly acclaimed silent picture, starring Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo and John Goodman, has wowed audiences and critics around the globe. It is also up for no less than ten Academy Awards at this year’s ceremony including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor.
Set in 1927, George Valentin (Dujardin) is Hollywood’s biggest silent movie star. Yet with technology fast developing and the era of sound approaching, his prized career hangs in the balance. Close by, young extra Peppy (Bejo) sees the next generation of movies as her ticket to superstardom and she can’t wait for fame and fortune to come her way.
Special features for the BD have yet to be announced, but stay tuned because when they are we’ll be sure to bring you all the info.
In the meantime visit Blu-ray.com for all the details so far.
