Argo Declassified Extended Edition Blu-ray Box NEW Free Ship

Description: This Blu-ray box set is sealed in its original shrinkwrap. From High Def Digest: Based on real events, Argo chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis, focusing on the little-known role that the CIA and Hollywood played—information that was not declassified until many years after the event. On November 4, 1979, as the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point, militants storm the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage. But, in the midst of the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge in the home of Canadian Ambassador Ken Taylor. Knowing it is only a matter of time before the six are found out and likely killed, the Canadian and American governments ask the CIA to intervene. The CIA turns to their top "exfiltration" specialist, Tony Mendez (Affleck), to come up with a plan to get the six Americans safely out of the country. A plan so incredible, it could only happen in the movies. Special Features: Warner Home Video releases 'Argo' on Blu-ray for a second time in a slightly longer version, dubbed "The Declassified Extended Edition." Along with a code for an UltraViolet Digital Copy, the two-disc package includes a Region Free, BD50 disc with movie and the same bonuses as before while a second Region Free, BD25 disco contains a few more special features. Both are housed on opposing panels inside a blue, eco-cutout case with a sturdy, attractive slipcover. Also included is a 64-page, color-photo production book in hardcover with cast & crew bios, information on the shooting locations, notes on the awards the film earned, a general timeline of events and a few words on the real-life Tony Mendez. A manila-like envelope that closes with a Velcro dot contains a CIA badge with Ben Affleck's picture in character, a small poster reprint of the movie that never happened and a poster size map of events with additional details. There is approximately a nine-minute difference between the theatrical cut, which is also included on the same disc, and this new extended version, which appears to be exclusive to Blu-ray. A small portion of that time is mostly alternate, extended or reedited footage that's very easy to miss and has little to no impact on the film. A good chunk of the additional footage, however, shows more scenes of Mendez's family and their strained relationship, providing more drama and characterization to the storyline. Those extra few minutes are noticeable and they genuinely add to the emotional impact of the conclusion. At startup, viewers are taken directly to a main menu screen with a static photo, music, and generic options along the bottom. Rescued from Tehran: We Were There (HD, 17 min) — Interviews, few of which are seen in the PiP commentary, with the survivors of the hostage crisis and the participants who worked diligently on a rescue plan. Picture in Picture: Eyewitness Account: Relive the takeover of the US Embassy in November of 1979 and the daring rescue mission in January of 1980 through the eyes of those that lived it.Feature length audio commentary with director Ben Affleck and writer Chris TerrioRescued from Tehran: We Were There - President Jimmy Carter, Tony Mendez and the actual houseguests recount the real-life harrowing experience they endured.Argo: Absolute Authenticity - From characters to heart-stopping action, Ben Affleck's eye and ear for hard-hitting realism and attention to exacting detail has become his signature as an A-list filmmaker.Argo: The CIA & Hollywood Connection - Director Ben Affleck and former CIA agent Tony Mendez give a firsthand view of the actual documents and cover story used to create the phony movie Argo that had all of Hollywood believing in.Escape from Iran: The Hollywood Option - Escape from Iran commemorates the 25th anniversary of the "Canadian Caper," taking us back to this startling affair through the direct testimony of the Americans who found sanctuary at the Canadian embassy in Tehran, and the Canadians who risked their own safety to shelter their closest neighbors. Argo Files:A Discussion with the Cast of Argo - Ben Affleck joins Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Alan Arkin, Clea Duvall and Rory Cochran for a live conversation about their experiences while making Argo Tony Mendez on Tony Mendez - Former CIA agent Tony Mendez shares additional details and stories from the missionThe Istanbul Journey - Ben Affleck shows us why Istanbul was the ideal place to shoot Argo

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