The Last Legion on DVD December 18 from The Weinstein Company

BEFORE KING ARTHUR, THERE WAS EXCALIBUR

The Weinstein Company and Genius Products’ Action-Packed
Epic Arrives On DVD December 18

Academy Award®-Winner Ben Kingsley, Colin Firth And Aishwayra Rai
Fight To Save Ancient Rome

SANTA MONICA, CA – Discover the beginning of the legend of King Arthur when the epic-action adventure The Last Legion rides onto DVD December 18^th from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company. As ancient Rome crumbles, the only hope lies with the Roman Emperor - 12–year old Romulus Augustus – and a sword with wondrous powers. With the guidance of a wizard who teaches him, a warrior who trains him and a general who leads him, the young emperor discovers the legend and power of Excalibur. Featuring a powerful and talented ensemble cast,

The Last Legion stars Academy Award® winner Ben Kingsley* (Gandhi, Lucky Number Slevin), Colin Firth (Bridget Jones’ Diary, Love Actually), Aishwarya Rai (Bride & Prejudice, Pink Panther 2) and Thomas Sangster (Love Actually, Nanny McPhee) as the young Caesar. Armed with its own legion of bonus materials,

The Last Legion DVD features ten deleted scenes, commentary by director Doug Lefler (Dragonheart: A New Beginning) and much more. The DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $28.95.

Synopsis

A warrior and a wizard embark on an action-packed mission to save the crumbling Roman Empire and its young heir. As they battle across medieval Europe, their epic journey reveals the origin of the legendary sword Excalibur.

Bonus Materials

• Ten deleted scenes with Optional Commentary

• Audio commentary By Director Doug Lefler

• Fight Scene Choreography Featurette

• Making The Last Legion

• From The Director’s Sketchbook: A Storyboard-To-Film Comparison

BASICS

Price: $28.95
Street Date: December 18, 2007
Running time: 110 minutes
Format: Widescreen
Rating: PG-13
Catalog Number: 80775
Audio: English Dolby 5.1
Subtitles: Spanish, English
Closed Captioned