2018 film “Beirut” starring Jon Hamm coming to Blu-ray in July

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Justin Sluss

The 2018 Brad Anderson directed film “Beirut” starring Jon Hamm and Rosamund Pike is coming to Blu-ray Disc on July 3rd via Universal Studios. The film has been “certified fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes, as you’ll see endorsed on the cover art (pictured above). The tech specs for the release include full 1080p HD video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Maser Audio sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and include a Digital Copy of the film via Movies Anywhere. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

The Story Behind Beirut – Go behind the scenes with Jon Hamm, Rosamund Pike, and former CIA Officer Whitley Bruner as they discuss the making of the movie
Sandy Crowder – Rosamund Pike discusses her role as CIA Agent Sandy Crowder in this behind-the-scenes look at the movie

The title on Blu-ray Disc is available for PRE-ORDER over at Amazon. Further below (after the break) you’ll find the official announcement of this release.

PRESS RELEASE:

JON HAMM, ROSAMUND PIKE, AND DEAN NORRIS STAR IN THE SUSPENSEFUL, ACTION-PACKED THRILLER

FROM THE WRITER OF THE BOURNE TRILOGY

BEIRUT

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL JUNE 19, 2018
AND ON BLU-RAYTM AND DVD JULY 3, 2018 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

CERTIFIED FRESH ON ROTTEN TOMATOES!

“A TAUT SPY THRILLER” – ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

Universal City, California, May 31, 2018 – Caught in the crossfires of civil war, CIA operatives must send a former American diplomat on a mission to negotiate for the life of a friend he left behind. From the writer of The Bourne Trilogy comes the “tense and ever-twisting” (Chicago Sun-Times) dramatic thriller Beirut, available on Digital and the all-new digital movie app Movies Anywhere on June 19, 2018, and on Blu-rayTM, DVD and On Demand on July 3, 2018, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Featuring an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film with former CIA officer Whitley Bruner, Beirut on Blu-rayTM, DVD and Digital, takes fans even deeper into the historical period of this heart pounding story.

Golden Globe® winner Jon Hamm (“Mad Men”, Baby Driver) stars as Mason Skiles, a former U.S. diplomat, who gets sent to Beirut to negotiate a swap for the release of a terrorist leader, believed to be imprisoned by Israeli secret police, in exchange for a CIA agent who has been kidnapped. Confronted by ghosts from his past, Mason faces a formidable question: Who do you trust in a world where the truth emerges only when it’s convenient – or profitable?

Directed by Brad Anderson (The Machinist), produced and written by Tony Gilroy (The Bourne Franchise, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), the critically acclaimed film also stars Academy Award® nominee Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) and Screen Actors Guild Award® winner Dean Norris (“Breaking Bad”).

BONUS FEATURES ON BLU-RAYTM, DVD & DIGITAL:

The Story Behind Beirut – Go behind the scenes with Jon Hamm, Rosamund Pike, and former CIA Officer Whitley Bruner as they discuss the making of the movie
Sandy Crowder – Rosamund Pike discusses her role as CIA Agent Sandy Crowder in this behind-the-scenes look at the movieThe film will be available on Blu-ray in a combo pack which includes Blu- ray, DVD and Digital.

Blu-ray unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
Digital lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.
Movies Anywhere is the digital app that simplifies and enhances the digital movie collection and viewing experience by allowing consumers to access their favorite digital movies in one place when purchased or redeemed through participating digital retailers. Consumers can also redeem digital copy codes found in eligible Blu-rayTM and DVD disc packages from participating studios and stream or download them through Movies Anywhere. MOVIES ANYWHERE is only available in the United States. For more information, visit https://moviesanywhere.com.

FILMMAKERS:

Cast: Jon Hamm, Rosamund Pike, Dean Norris, Larry Pine, Shea Whigham Casting By: Sheila Jaffe, CSA, Dixie Chassay
Music By: John Debney
Costume Designer: Carlos Rosario

Editor: Andrew Hafitz
Production Designer: Arad Sawat
Director of Photography: Bjorn Charpenter, SBC
Executive Producers: Ted Field, Steven Saeta
Produced By: Mike Weber, p.g.a., Tony Gilroy, Shivani Rawat, p.g.a. & Monica Levinson, p.g.a. Written By: Tony Gilroy
Directed By: Brad Anderson

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY:
Street Date: July 3, 2018
Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Selection Number: 57197541
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Scope 2.39
Rating: R for Language, some violence and a brief nude image Languages/Subtitles: English SDH and Spanish Subtitles Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0 Run Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: July 3, 2018
Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Selection Number: 57197540
Layers: DVD 9
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Rating: R for Language, some violence and a brief nude image Languages/Subtitles: English SDH and Spanish Subtitles Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0
Run Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes

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