Strictly Ballroom on Blu-ray

Audiences can relive all the heat and passion in Miramax’s uplifting and iconic dance film, Strictly Ballroom, premiering on Blu-ray Disc this April from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.  From acclaimed director Baz Luhrmann (upcoming The Great Gatsby, Moulin Rouge!) comes the tale of a maverick dancer who chooses to risk it all by incorporating a new dance partner into a very unusual routine. Nominated for the 1994 Golden Globe^® for Best Motion Picture (Comedy/Musical), Strictly Ballroom features a talented indie cast including Paul Mercurio (Exit To Eden), Tara Morice (TV’s “Dance Academy”) and Bill Hunter (Finding Nemo). The Strictly Ballroom Blu-ray Disc is loaded with bonus materials including two featurettes, a design gallery with narration, a deleted scene and an audio commentary with the filmmakers. The Blu-ray Disc will be available on April 30^th for the suggested retail price of $14.99.

From Baz Luhrmann – the director of The Great Gatsby and Moulin Rouge! – comes the hilariously funny romantic comedy that will leave you singing, laughing and cheering for more. Experience the magical story of a championship ballroom dancer who’s breaking all the rules. A hit with fans and critics all across the globe, Strictly Ballroom will hold you tight and dance straight into your heart.

BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES*

• “Strictly Ballroom: From Stage To Screen” featurette
• “Samba to Slow Fox Dance” featurette
• Deleted Scene
• Design Gallery with Narration
• Audio Commentary with Director Baz Luhrmann, Production Designer Catherine Martin and Choreographer John “Cha Cha” O’Connell

*Subject to change

CAST

Paul Mercurio                         TV’s “Dancing With The Stars,” Exit To Eden, Welcome to Woop Woop

Tara Morice                Moulin Rouge!, Candy, TV’s “Dance Academy”

Bill Hunter                  Finding Nemo, Muriel’s Wedding, TV’s “Matlock Police”

Pat Thomson               Birth of a Warrior, Feed, Man-Thing

Gia Carides                 TV’s “East of Everything,” Year One, Exposed, Stick It

Peter Whitford                        Fool’s Gold, TV’s “Bullpitt!,” TV’s “I’ve Married a Bachelor”

Barry Otto                   The Custodian, Cosi, Bliss