Four-time Academy Award nominated Pride and Prejudice comes to DVD

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment, A lavishly stunning new version of Jane Austen’s most celebrated romance, Pride & Prejudice, comes to DVD February 28 - just in time for the Academy Awards – with a suggested retail price of $29.98.

Oscar nominated film, starring Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean) as the spirited and beautiful Elizabeth Bennet, is a sumptuous new telling of Austen’s timeless story of two young lovers and the power of first impressions. The illustrious cast, including Matthew Macfadyen (“MI-5”), Oscar winner Judi Dench (Shakespeare in Love), two-time Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland (Cold Mountain) and two-time Oscar nominee Brenda Blethyn (Secrets & Lies, Little Voice), brings a modern sensibility to one of the greatest love stories of all time. When Elizabeth Bennet (Knightley) meets the handsome Mr. Darcy (Mathew Macfadyen), she believes he is the last man on earth she could ever marry. But as their lives become intertwined, she finds herself captivated by the very person she swore to loathe for all eternity. Based on the beloved masterpiece by Jane Austen, it is the classic tale of love and misunderstanding that sparkles with romance, wit, and emotional force. Hailed by audiences as one of the most beloved romances of the year, Pride & Prejudice is nominated for four Academy Awards – Best Actress (Keira Knightley), Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, and Best Original Score. The film also earned two Golden Globe nominations –Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) and Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Keira Knightley) and has appeared on dozens of critics’ 10 Best lists. Directed by Joe Wright (The Last King) and produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner (Bridget Jones's Diary and Love Actually), Pride & Prejudice celebrates romance with a beguilingly youthful spin on romance, wit, and the importance of love and family. The DVD will also come with a bounty of bonus features including:A Bennet Family Portrait – An intimate look at each of five vibrant Bennet sisters and their parents.
Jane Austen, Ahead of Her Time – The history of a revolutionary storyteller and a very private woman.
Behind the Scenes at the Ball – A behind-the-scenes look at this lavishly stunning new version of the classic romance
HBO First Look: Pride & Prejudice, A Classic in the Making – Complete with talent and filmmaker interviews, this feature takes an extensive look at the making of the film
Commentary from director Joe WrightPride and Prejudice is available for pre-order at Amazon. It is available for pre-order at AmazonUK for a Feb. 6th release. Visit the DVD’s database for more information.