The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

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PG13,2hrs 2min

Genres:

Sci-Fi,Action

Released:

December 25, 2009

Director:

Terry Gilliam

Distributor:

Sony Pictures Classics

Starring:

Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits ... More

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Synopsis: Set in the present day, director Terry Gilliam's fantastical morality tale follows the traveling show of the mysterious Dr. Parnassus (Christopher Plummer) -- a man who once won a bet with the Devil himself, and possesses the unique ability to guide the imagination of others. Many centuries ago, Dr. Parnassus won immortality in a bet that found the malevolent Mr. Nick (Tom Waits) coming up short. While few would be foolish enough to try their luck against the powers of darkness a second time, Dr. ... Full Synopsis

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	Heath Ledger Tony Christopher Plummer Doctor Parnassus Tom Waits Mr. Nick Johnny Depp Imaginarium Tony #1

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Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus [Blu-ray]

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

DVD Info

Released:May 04, 2010

MPAA Rating:Unknown

Language:Eng/Fre

Distributed By (Studio):E1 Entertainment (Canadian)

DVD Sides:2

DVD Features

Audio commentary by Terry Gilliam

Introduction by Terry Gilliam: Terry Gilliam inviting the audience to watch his film.

Deleted Scene of kid who enters the Imaginarium: A young kid enters the Imaginarium to escape his parents and finds himself in a fantastic couloured landscape, like the videogame he’s playing.

Deleted Scene / Commentary by Terry Gilliam: Terry Gilliam explains the making of this scene with the kid and the reason of the deletion.

Behind the mirror: This featurette is a first presentation of the world of the film, with interviews and making off scenes.

The Imaginarium of Terry Gilliam: In this featurette, Terry Gilliam explains his vision and the whole crew talks about their collaboration with him.

Building the Monastery: The production design team, the VFX team, the matte-painting team all talk about how the Monastery came to life, from imagination to realization.

The Drunk scene for the Multi angle sequence: When a drunk disturbs the show, he enters the Imaginarium where he’s grabbed by a hand creature before having to choose between a mountain of stairs and a bar, held by the Devil. Four windows on screen show each step of creation : Storyboards and previz, blue screen, integration of the first VFX, and the completed sequence.

Heath and Friends: Terry Gilliam, Cast and Crew speak about Heath Ledger and their relationship with him and the movie.

Heath Wardrobe Tests: Heath Ledger, shot during his first wardrobe and make up tests.

Heath Wardrobe Tests : Audio and video commentary by Terry Gilliam: The Director and friend’s moving commentary about these never seen images.

Segments of interview of Heath Ledger: Heath Ledger speaks about the film and his involvment in the project and with Terry Gilliam.

Dr Parnassus around the World: Montage from the Cannes Film Festival in May 2009 to the Japanese Premiere in January 2010, passing by the red carpets of London and Rome.

Cast and Crew: Presentation on stage with Terry Gilliam and the cast & crew at the London Premiere in October 2009.

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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus [Blu-ray]

DVD Info

Released:May 04, 2010

MPAA Rating:Unknown

Language:Eng/Fre

Distributed By (Studio):E1 Entertainment (Canadian)

DVD Sides:1

DVD Features

Audio commentary by Terry Gillia

Introduction by Terry Gilliam: Terry Gilliam inviting the audience to watch his film

Deleted Scene of kid who enters the Imaginarium: A young kid enters the Imaginarium to escape his parents and finds himself in a fantastic couloured landscape, like the videogame he’s playing

Deleted Scene / Commentary by Terry Gilliam: Terry Gilliam explains the making of this scene with the kid and the reason of the deletion.

Behind the mirror: This featurette is a first presentation of the world of the film, with interviews and making off scenes

The Imaginarium of Terry Gilliam: In this featurette, Terry Gilliam explains his vision and the whole crew talks about their collaboration with him

Building the Monastery: The production design team, the VFX team, the matte-painting team all talk about how the Monastery came to life, from imagination to realization

Heath and Friends: Terry Gilliam, Cast and Crew speak about Heath Ledger and their relationship with him and the movie

Heath Wardrobe Tests: Heath Ledger, shot during his first wardrobe and make up tests

Heath Wardrobe Tests : Audio and video commentary by Terry Gilliam: The Director and friend’s moving commentary about these never seen images

Segments of interview of Heath Ledger: Heath Ledger speaks about the film and his involvment in the project and with Terry Gilliam

Dr Parnassus around the World: Montage from the Cannes Film Festival in May 2009 to the Japanese Premiere in January 2010, passing by the red carpets of London and Rome

Cast and Crew: Presentation on stage with Terry Gilliam and the cast & crew at the London Premiere in October 2009

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