{"id":79152,"date":"2017-04-10T13:44:52","date_gmt":"2017-04-10T13:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/0de2709a84.nxcli.net\/0-kjasnb\/2017\/04\/10\/director-ernest-r-dickersons-juice-blu-ray-june-25th-anniversary\/"},"modified":"2018-12-18T02:30:33","modified_gmt":"2018-12-18T02:30:33","slug":"director-ernest-r-dickersons-juice-blu-ray-june-25th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/director-ernest-r-dickersons-juice-blu-ray-june-25th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"Paramount To Release Director Ernest R. Dickerson\u2019s Juice On Blu-ray In June To Celebrate 25th Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paramount To Release Director Ernest R. Dickerson\u2019s Juice On Blu-ray In June To Celebrate 25th Anniversary<\/strong>Posted by Wilson Morales<\/p>\n

April 10, 2017<\/p>\n

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A powerful morality tale steeped in 90s urban culture, JUICE marked the feature directorial debut of Spike Lee\u2019s acclaimed cinematographer.<\/p>\n

Ernest R. Dickerson<\/strong> and the first starring roles for Omar Epps<\/strong> and an electrifying Tupac Shakur<\/strong>.\u00a0 25 years later, the gritty and influential film continues to be celebrated for its realistic portrayal of Harlem life, the early New York hip hop scene, and the fate of four friends in pursuit of the power and respect they call the Juice.<\/p>\n

To mark the film\u2019s 25th anniversary, Paramount Home Media Distribution will release the film on Blu-ray for the first time ever on June 6, 2017,<\/strong> packed with brand new interviews with Dickerson, producer David Heyman<\/strong> (Harry Potter franchise), Epps, and fellow actors Khalil Kain<\/strong> and Jermaine Hopkins<\/strong>.\u00a0 The cast and crew look back on making the film, share heartfelt stories of working with Shakur, and reveal the influence that JUICE had on them both personally and professionally.\u00a0 The in-depth featurettes are also loaded with never-before-released footage of the cast on set and vintage interviews with Shakur, Queen Latifah, Cindy Herron of En Vogue, the Shocklee brothers, Eric B, EPMD, Cypress Hill and more.\u00a0 Along with a brand new commentary by the director, fans also will get to see the original ending and hear Dickerson detail the reasons that it was changed prior to the film\u2019s theatrical debut.\u00a0JUICE also will be released on DVD on June 6 and on Digital HD on June 13.<\/p>\n

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JUICE 25th Anniversary Blu-ray<\/strong>
\nThe JUICE Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles.\u00a0 The Blu-ray includes the following:<\/p>\n

Feature film in high definition
\nCommentary by director Ernest R. Dickerson
\nYou\u2019ve Got the Juice Now\u2014A look back at the making of the film featuring brand new interviews with director Ernest R. Dickerson, producer David Heyman and actors Omar Epps, Khalil Kain and Jermaine Hopkins.\u00a0 The piece details Dickerson\u2019s struggle to remain true to his original vision, his desire to cast fresh new talent, the challenges of shooting on location in Harlem, and the reasons why the film\u2019s ending was changed.
\nThe Wrecking Crew\u2014The film\u2019s surviving lead actors talk about how they came to be cast in the film and the bonds they immediately formed with one another.\u00a0 They additionally share stories about Tupac Shakur\u2019s drive, authenticity and unmistakable genius, as well as their delight at getting to work with Samuel L. Jackson, Queen Latifah and Cindy Herron.
\nSip the Juice: The Music\u2014Explores the essential role that music plays in the film.\u00a0 Features vintage interviews with the Shocklee brothers about their score, as well as Erik B, EPMD, and members of Cypress Hill speaking about their contributions to the unforgettable soundtrack and why they chose to be a part of the film.
\nStay in the Scene: The Interview\u2014Vintage interview with the four lead cast members on set.\u00a0 The piece demonstrates their rapport as they discuss the importance of the film and its message.
\nPhoto Gallery\u2014Unit photographer Adger Cowans\u2019 photos taken on set.<\/p>\n

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JUICE 25th Anniversary DVD<\/strong>
\nThe JUICE DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with English 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital and English, French and Spanish subtitles.\u00a0 The DVD includes the following:<\/p>\n

Feature film in standard definition
\nCommentary by director Ernest R. Dickerson
\nYou\u2019ve Got the Juice Now
\nThe Wrecking Crew
\nSip the Juice: The Music
\nStay in the Scene: The Interview
\nPhoto Gallery<\/p>\n