Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is proud to present the award-winning American classic BOYZ N THE HOOD on Blu-ray for the first time this July 19, 2011. In celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary, this powerful and timeless story of the three friends growing up in “the hood” gets the deluxe Blu-ray treatment, featuring stunning new high definition picture and explosive sound. The Special Features include “The Enduring Significance of Boyz N the Hood,” a look back with the cast and filmmakers at the last 20 years and the impact the film has made. In addition, the Blu-ray will also feature “Friendly Fire: Making Of An Urban Legend,” Commentary with John Singleton, audition footage with Ice Cube, Angela Bassett, Morris Chestnut and Tyra Ferrell, deleted scenes and more!
First released in 1991, BOYZ N THE HOOD took the nation by storm, earning high praise from critics and boffo box office from moviegoers. The movie marked the directorial debut of award-winning filmmaker John Singleton (2Fast2Furious, Poetic Justice, Shaft) and ignited the acting careers of Ice Cube (Are We There Yet?, Friday), Oscar®-winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Best Supporting Actor, Jerry McGuire 1997), Morris Chestnut (Ladder 49, Two Can Play That Game), Nia Long (Big Momma’s House, Friday), Regina King (Jerry McGuire, Ray), Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix, Mystic River) and Angela Bassett (Waiting to Exhale, What’s Love Got to Do With It).
Blu-ray Special Features Include:
•Commentary with Director John Singleton
•The Enduring Significance of Boyz N the Hood
•Friendly Fire: Making Of An Urban Legend
•Audition Videos Featuring Ice Cube, Angela Bassett, Morris Chestnut & Tyra Ferrell
•Deleted Scenes
•Music Videos from Compton’s Most Wanted and Tevin Campbell