Amadeus; A History of Violence for February

Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring the Oscar-award winning/nominated films 'Amadeus: Director's Cut' and 'A History of Violence' to Blu-ray on February 10th. Both films will be presented in 1080p VC-1 video accompanied by 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtracks. Additionally, 'Amadeus' will come with a digital copy of the film as well as an 8-track CD sampler.

Extras for 'Amadeus' include:

• Directors Cut commentary by director and writer
• The Making of Amadeus documentary
• Theatrical trailer
• Soundtrack Compilation CD
  1. W.A. Mozart: Die Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384), Chorus of the Janissaries (arr.)/Ich möchte wohl (Ein Deutsches Kriegslied), K.539 (arr.) 4:30, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields.
  2. W.A. Mozart: Concerto for Two Pianos, K.365; 3rd movement 7:15 Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields; Imogen Cooper, Anne QueffelecCpianos.
  3. W.A. Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, Act IV, Ah Tutti Contenti 2:19, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields.
  4. W.A. Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), Aria (No. 14), “Queen of the Night” (Die Hölle Rache Kocht) 6:53, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields; Louisa KennedyCsoprano.
  5. W.A. Mozart: Piano Concerto in D minor, K.466; 2nd movement (Romanza) 12:21, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields; Imogen CooperCpiano.
  6. W.A. Mozart: Symphonie Concertante, K.364; 1st movement 13:38=, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields; Levon Chilingirian Cviolin; Csaba ErdélyiCviola.
  7. W.A. Mozart: Six German Dances (Nos. 1-3), K. 509. 2:52, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields.
  8. W.A. Mozart: Don Giovanni, K.527; Act II, Commendatore scene 6:56, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields; Ambrosian Opera Chorus, John McCarthyCdirector. Richard Stilwell (Don Giovanni), John Tomlinson (Commendatore), Willard White (Leporello).
• Digital download copy of the Director's Cut (run time: 180 minutes)

For 'A History of Violence', extras include:

• Feature commentary with director David Cronenberg
• Violence's History: United States version vs. International version - A look at scenes that were altered for violence in the United States
• Too Commercial for Cannes - This piece follows the cast and crew to Cannes for the film's showing
• Acts of Violence - A look at several central scenes within the movie
  • Act 1 – Random
  • Act 2 – American Hero
  • Act 3 – Bully
  • Act 4 – Eye for an Eye
  • Act 5 -- Lies
  • Act 6 — Gangster Sex
  • Act 7 — Sibling Rivalry
  • Act 8 — Hope
• Additional footage
  • Scene 44 with optional commentary by director David Cronenberg
  • The Unmaking of Scene 44 - Featurette detailing the creation of Scene 44
• Theatrical trailer