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Win a 45th Anniversary Edition of Sound of Music on Blu-ray/DVD combo pack!

By Patrick Luce Nov 1, 2010, 15:41 GMT

Experience the world\'s most beloved family film as never before with this 3-disc 45th Anniversary Edition of Rodgers & Hammerstein\'s® The Sound of Music, Winner of five 1965 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture! In this true-life story, Julie Andrews lights up the screen as Maria, a spirited young woman who leaves the convent to bring love and music to the home of Captain von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) and his seven ...more

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is set to toast the 45th anniversary of the five-time Academy Award-winning The Sound Of Music with its highly anticipated Blu-ray debut on November 2nd, and M&C’s giving away two copies of the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack!

Starring Oscar winner Julie Andrews in one of her most memorable roles, the film adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical follows Maria, a spirited young woman who leaves a convent and becomes a governess to seven unruly children.

Her charm and songs soon win the hearts of the children and their father but when Nazi Germany unites with Austria, Maria is forced to attempt a daring escape with her new family.

Meticulously restored and re-mastered, The Sound Of Music (45th Anniversary Edition) is presented with new 7.1 audio and offers BD-LIVE: Live Lookup Powered by IMDb; Your Favorite Things: An Interactive Celebration featuring a Sing-A-Long, behind-the-scenes images, trivia and a location quiz; A City of Song with a virtual map of filming locations and interactive tour of the movie’s locale of Salzburg, Austria, and much more.

Perfect for at home or on the go, The Sound of Music is available in 3-Disc Blu-ray and DVD Combo Packs. For a limited time, The Sound of Music is also available in an individually numbered Limited Collector’s Set packaged in a keepsake box and featuring a 100-page “My Favorite Things” scrapbook, a 45th Anniversary Soundtrack, a reproduction of the original 1965 souvenir program, an exclusive hand-painted “My Favorite Things” music box and more.

Directed by Robert Wise and co-starring Christopher Plummer, the film garnered five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director.

A heartwarming story full of cherished songs such as “My Favorite Things,” “Sixteen Going On Seventeen,” “Edelweiss” and the title song, the film graces six different Top 100 lists by the American Film Institute including Musicals, Songs and Movies.

To enter, contestants need to provide a name and e-mail address. Upon notification of winning, contestants will have five days to reply with the name and address of where their prize should be sent.

Sorry, but this competition is open to residents of the USA only.

CLICK HERE to enter to win a The Sound of Music (45th Anniversary Edition) on Blu-ray. Visit the DVD database for more information.