Back in September of last year, ESPN announced the first half of the critically acclaimed 30 for 30 documentary series would be released on DVD just in time for the Christmas shopping season. Now, get word that the second half of the series, including The Two Escobars and the House of Steinbrenner will be included in this set. In addition, a limited edition set of all 30 DVD’s will released. This all comes out on May 17, which is Father’s Day. We have all the details of what will be released and other information in this announcement.
ESPN Films ‘30 for 30’ DVD Gift Set – Volume 2: Final 15 Films from Award-Winning Series to Be Released; Limited Edition 30 Film Collector’s Set Also Available
ESPN Home Entertainment, in conjunction with Team Marketing, will release ESPN Films “30 for 30” Gift Set – Volume 2, on May 17, in time for Father’s Day. The six-disc “30 for 30” gift set, with the final 15 films from the critically acclaimed series, presents a fresh take on some of the most extraordinary sports stories from the last 30 years.
In addition, fans will be able to purchase the ”30 for 30” Limited Edition Collector’s Set of all 30 films in a collectible box set at key retailers. This limited edition will include “30 for 30” Gift Sets – Volume 1 & Volume 2 as well as an exclusive retro ESPN hat featuring the company’s original logo.
From sports-loving filmmakers with such diverse backgrounds as Barbara Kopple, NBA star Steve Nash, Ron Shelton and John Singleton each film showcases its crafters’ unique skill set and point of view. Proving the sports world can be fertile ground for excellence in dramatic storytelling, several films were official selections from the Cannes, Toronto and Tribeca Film Festivals. Films from the series were among the highest rated documentaries on ESPN and the final installment, Pony Exce$$, was the most watched documentary in the history of the network.
The first DVD installment of the series included Films 1-15 and was released for Holiday 2010, and the “30 for 30” series was honored with the 2010 International Documentary Association’s (IDA) Distinguished Continuing Series award.
Films from the second DVD installment include: The Two Escobars directed by Jeff and Michael Zimbalist, The Birth of Big Air produced by Academy Award nominee Spike Jonze,
Marion Jones: Press Pause directed by Academy Award nominee John Singleton, Jordan Rides the Bus directed by Academy Award nominee Ron Shelton and The House of Steinbrenner directed by two-time Academy Award winner Barbara Kopple. Also included is the never before released on DVD One Night In Vegas by Reggie Rock Bythewood. Complete list of films and information for Volume 2.
In addition to the last 15 films in the series, the six-disc gift set includes more than three hours of bonus features, including deleted scenes, extended interviews, trailers and director’s statements. Total running time is 1153 minutes (more than 19 hours).
The “30 for 30” Gift Set Volume 2 has a suggested retail price of $74.95. The “30 for 30” Limited Edition Collector’s Set has a suggested retail price of $149.95.
“30 for 30” Gift Set – Volume 2
Street Date: May 17
Direct prebook: March 22
Distributor prebook: April 5
Pricing: $74.95 SRP
Run Time: 1153 Minutes
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen
Audio: Stereo
Languages: English
Closed Captions: Yes“30 for 30” Limited Edition Collector’s Set
Street Date: May 17
Direct prebook: March 22
Distributor prebook: April 5
Pricing: $149.95 SRP
Run Time: 2314 Minutes
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen
Audio: Stereo
Languages: English
Closed Captions: YesFilm Festival Selections
Official Selection 2010 Tribeca Film Festival: The Two Escobars, The Birth of Big Air
Official Selection 2010 Festival de Cannes: The Two Escobars
Official Selection 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival: The Two Escobars
Official Selection 2010 Toronto Film Festival: Into the Wind
Official Selection 2010 Hamptons International Film Festival: Once Brothers
And that will do it.
