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Footloose dances to Blu-ray in September

By Patrick Luce Jul 8, 2011, 13:40 GMT

The 80s dance classic Footloose makes its Blu-ray debut on September 27th and is also being released in a deluxe edition DVD. The Paramount Home Entertainment release will arrive with all-new bonus features - including new cast interviews, Kevin Bacon’s original screen test, commentary and more.

In this beloved fable about teen exuberance overcoming rigid, misplaced morality, Kevin Bacon lights up the screen as city-boy Ren, an outsider who finds himself in an uptight Midwestern town where dancing has been banned. 

The film’s sensational soundtrack spawned two #1 hits: “Let’s Hear It For The Boy”, and, of course, Kenny Loggins’ rocking anthem “Footloose”, along with enduring classics such as “Dancing In The Sheets”, “Holding Out For A Hero”, “I’m Free (Heaven Helps The Man)” and the love theme “Almost Paradise”.  Footloose also stars John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lori Singer and Chris Penn.

The Footloose Blu-ray and Deluxe Edition DVD boast brand new bonus material including new interviews with Kevin Bacon and Sarah Jessica Parker, a tribute to Chris Penn, a costume montage and a first-ever look at Kevin Bacon’s screen test. 

The discs also feature a commentary by Kevin Bacon and a second commentary by producer Craig Zadan and writer Dean Pitchford.  In addition, the Blu-ray includes the previously released featurettes “Footloose: A Modern Musical” and “Footloose: Songs That Tell A Story”.
 
The Footloose Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 6.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 2.0 Dolby Surround, Spanish Mono and Portuguese Mono with English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.

The Deluxe Edition DVD is presented in widescreen with English 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround EX, French 2.0 Dolby Surround and Spanish Mono with English, French and Spanish subtitles.  Both discs include the following:
 
NEW Special Features:
Let’s Dance! Kevin Bacon on Footloose
From Bomont to the Big Apple: An Interview with Sarah Jessica Parker
Remembering Willard
Kevin Bacon’s Screen Test
Kevin Bacon Costume Montage
 
Additional Special Features:
Commentary by Kevin Bacon
Commentary by producer Craig Zadan and writer Dean Pitchford
 
In addition to the above, the Blu-ray also includes:
Footloose: A Modern Musical – Part 1
Footloose: A Modern Musical – Part 2
Footloose: Songs That Tell A Story
Theatrical Trailer