2012
(Blu-ray)
Contributors
Published
Culver City, Calif : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2010].
Edition
Blu-ray.
Physical Description
2 Blu-ray Discs (158 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Albany Co. Public Library - Audio Visual Collection | BLURAY DRAMA 2012 | On Shelf |
Subjects
Library of Congress Subjects
Action and adventure films.
Earth (Planet) -- Core -- Drama.
End of the world -- Drama.
Environmental degradation -- Drama.
Feature films.
Geophysical prediction -- Drama.
Science fiction films.
Survivalism -- Drama.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Two thousand twelve, A.D. -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Earth (Planet) -- Core -- Drama.
End of the world -- Drama.
Environmental degradation -- Drama.
Feature films.
Geophysical prediction -- Drama.
Science fiction films.
Survivalism -- Drama.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Two thousand twelve, A.D. -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
More Details
Published
Culver City, Calif : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2010].
Format
Blu-ray
Edition
Blu-ray.
Language
English
UPC
043396292215, 043396346079
Notes
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2009.
General Note
Special features: Commentary with writer/director Roland Emmerich and co-writer Harald Kloser; alternate ending; deleted scenes; "Designing the end of the world" featurette; "Roland Emmerich: the master of the modern epic" featurette; "Science behind the destruction" featurette; "The end of the world: the actor's perspective" featurette; music video "Time for miracles" by Adam Lambert; "Making the music video 'Time for miracles' with Adam Lambert" featurette; "Countdown to the future" featurette; Picture-in-Picture: Roland's vision: includes pre-visualization, storyboards and behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with filmmakers, cast and crew; movieIQ and BD-Live connect to real-time information on the cast, music, trivia and more while watching the movie; Interactive Mayan calendar: enter a date to reveal your horoscope and personality profile and delve even further into the secrets by watching "Mysteries of the Mayan Calandar."
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Dean Semler ; editors, David Brenner, Peter S. Elliott ; music, Harald Kloser, Thomas Wander.
Participants/Performers
John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Thandie Newton, Danny Glover, Woody Harrelson.
Summary
A geophysical team, who are investigating the effect radiation from other solar systems has on the Earth, learn that the core of the Earth is heating up and warn the President of the United States. While the leaders of the world race to build 'arks' to escape the impending doom, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc all over the world.
Reading Level
MPAA rating: PG-13; for intense disaster sequences and some language.
System Details
Blu-ray disc, anamorphic widescreen (2.40) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, 1080p High Definition; requires Blu-ray player.
Language
English or dubbed French dialogue, English or French subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kloser, H., Gordon, M., Franco, L. J., Emmerich, R., Cusack, J., Ejiofor, C., Peet, A., Platt, O., Newton, T., Glover, D., Harrelson, W., & Wander, T. (2010). 2012 (Blu-ray.). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Harald Kloser et al.. 2010. 2012. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Harald Kloser et al.. 2012 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kloser, Harald, et al. 2012 Blu-ray., Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2010.
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