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 Since he first gained fame as Opie Taylor in the 1960's TV show The Andy Griffith Show, Ronnie Howard was a household name. Fast forward 50 years later and Howard, along with his producing partner Brian Grazer, has produced or directed some of fans most favorite movies. On November 25, Universal Studios is releasing the RON HOWARD SPOTLIGHT COLLECTION, a deluxe box set featuring four major films directed by Academy Award-winner Ron Howard. The movies include Backdraft (1991), Apollo 13 (1995) both Theatrical & IMAX/ versions, A Beautiful Mind (2001) and Cinderella Man (2005). Presented on nine discs that also include hours of special features, commentaries, featurettes, deleted scenes and more, the collection retails for $39.95.
BACKDRAFT
 Kurt Russell and William Baldwin are sibling firefighter among a family of Chicago Firefighters. When a series of arson attacks needs to be reckoned with, the brother's let their family feud get in the way of their job. The actual aspects of the fires produce an incredible drama. The film also stars Donald Sutherland, Scott Glenn, Robert DeNiro, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Rebecca DeMornay.
DISC 1
’ Ron Howard Introduction
’ Feature Film
’ Deleted Scenes
DISC 2
’ Deleted Scenes
’ Igniting the Story - Howard and Grazer discuss the elevation of the film
’ Bringing Together the Team - acquiring the actors and the real-life firefighters
’ The Explosive Stunts - the heroic stunts revealed
’ Creating the Villain: The Fire - all about the special effects
’ Real-Life Firemen, Real-Life Stories - round-table discussions of what it's like to be a firefighter.
APOLLO 13
 An inspiring story and movie that has been talked about since it was made about the real-life space flight that won nine Academy Awards. Starring Ton Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, and Ed Harris, this space pilots battle the breakdown of their space shuttle and the possibility that they may not get home.
DISC 1
’ Feature Film
’ Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13 - the making of the movie
’ Feature Commentary with director Ron Howard
’ Feature Commentary with Jim and Marilyn Lovell
’ Production Notes
’ Theatrical Trailer
DISC 2
’ Apollo 13 The IMAX version
’ Conquering Space: The Moon and Beyond - a history of space
’ Lucky 13: The Astronaut's Story - the retelling of the mission's events
A BEAUTIFUL MIND
 A Beautiful Mind took home four Academy Awards including Best Picture, and was nominated for four more. From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash, Jr. (Crowe) experienced it all. A mathematical genius, he made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his tragedy, and finally - late in life - received the Nobel Prize.
DISC 1
’ Feature Film
’ Feature Commentary with director Ron Howard
’ Feature Commentary with screenwriter Akiva Goldsman
’ Deleted Scenes with Director's Commentary
’ DVD-ROM Features including Total Axess
’ Production Notes
’ Cast and Filmmakers
DISC 2
’ Meeting John Nash -
’ A Beautiful Partnership: Ron Howard & Brian Grazer
’ Development the screenplay
’ Accepting the Nobel Prize in Economics
’ Casting Russell Crowe & Jennifer Connelly
’ The Process of Age Progression
’ Storyboard Comparisons
’ Creation of the Special Effects
’ Scoring the Film
’ Inside A Beautiful Mind
’ Academy Awards -
’ Theatrical Trailer
’ A Beautiful Mind Soundtrack
’ Now Showing
CINDERELLA MAN
 James J. Braddock, a.k.a. the Cinderella Man because of his rags-to-riches story, was a depression-era fighter who became a folk hero after his courageous fight with heavyweight champ Max Baer in a 15-round slugfest in 1935. Director Ron Howard eloquently brings this heartfelt story to the screen. It stars Russell Crowe and Rene Zellweger
DISC 1
’ Feature Commentary with director Ron Howard
’ Feature Commentary with writer Akiva Goldsman
’ Feature Commentary with writer Cliff Hollingsworth
’ Deleted Scenes wth Commentary by director Ron Howard
’ The Fight Card: Casting Cinderella Man
’ The Man, The Movie, The Legend: A Filmmaking Journey
’ For the Record: A History in Boxing
’ Jim Braddock: The Friends & Family Behind the Legend
DISC 2
’ Additional Deleted Scenes with Commentary by director Ron Howard
’ Russell Crowe's Personal Journey: Becoming Jim Braddock
’ Focus on Script
’ Creating the Reality
’ Russell's Transformation
’ Lights, Camera, Action: The Fight from Every Angle
’ Braddock vs. Baer Fight Footage
’ Photo Montage
’ The Sound of the Bell
’ Cinderella Man Music Featurette
’ The Human Face of Depression
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