March 2003 DVD Previews

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Compiled by Wilson Morales DVD Previews Coming out on DVD in a few weeks are Friday After Next (New Line), Drumline (20th Century Fox) and Antwone Fisher (Fox Searchlight).   Friday After Next On March 25th, New Line Home Video will release Friday After Next, the third film of the FRIDAY series. Directed by Marcus Raboy, the film stars Ice Cube, Mike Epps, K.D Aubert, Anna Maria Horsford, & John Witherspoon. DVD Features: Commentary by director Marcus Raboy, producer Matt Alvarez, and Ice Cube Commentary by the actors Fact Track - Infinifilm's trivia subtitled and instant access viewing feature Four documentaries: Microphone Fiend: From Stage to Screen It Was A Good Day: The Franchise Ghetto Fabulous: Costume Design The Pork Report: Authentic BBQ Deleted scenes with commentary Gag reel Hump Day: production featurette Holiday in the Hood: Production design featurette Music video Trailers DVD-ROM links Full-screen and widescreen anamorphic formats To read an interview with Director Raboy, please click here. Drumline Drumline will be released on April 15th. Directed by Charles Stone III, Nick Cannon stars as a gifted street drummer who gets the coveted top spot in a university marching band, but quickly finds that it takes more than mere talent to succeed. Drumline went on to gross over $50M at the box office at a time when all of the heavily Oscar pictures went out. Also in the film are Orlando Jones, Zoe Saldana, & Leonard Roberts. Featured on the DVD will be special features which include the following: Theatrical trailer 2 Music Videos Full length feature: Pan & Scan / Widescreen depending on version purchased Director Commentary by Charles Stone III 10 Deleted scenes with optional director commentary BET Special Featurette Soundtrack promo Audio: Dolby Surround, 5.1 Dolby Video: Letter Boxed, Full Frame Close Captioned: Yes Color: Color For a review of the film, please click here. Antwone Fisher 20th Century Fox has just announced a May 20th street date for Denzel Washington's directorial debut, Antwone Fisher. The film just recently won the NAACP Image Award for Best Film, and Best Supporting Actor for Denzel Washington. Derek Luke's portrayal as the title role garnered him several accolades including Best Breathrough (male) by the National Borad of Review. The DVD will include a 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer, Dolby Digital 5.1 audio in English and French, and these special features: Director and Producer Commentary "Meeting Antwone Fisher" "The Making of Antwone Fisher" "Hollywood & The Navy" Theatrical Trailers For a review of the film, please click here.