"Anything these ad men are selling, I'll buy. " –Paige Wiser, Chicago Sun-Times
" To paraphrase one of the great ads from the glory days: Between love and ‘Mad Men’ lies obsession." – Linda Stasi, New York Post
MAD MEN: SEASON FOUR
Street Date: 3/29/11
DVD SRP: $49.98 (4-disc set)
Blu-ray Disc SRP:$49.99 (3-disc set)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Welcome to a “mad” new world. The three-time Emmy® winner for Outstanding Drama Series and winner of three consecutive Golden Globes®,returns as Lionsgate releases MAD MEN: SEASON FOURon DVD and Blu-ray Disc. From AMC and creator Matthew Weiner, executive producer and writer of “The Sopranos,” “Mad Men” is the ground-breaking series about the glamorous and ego-driven “Golden Age” of advertising. On the heels of a game-changing season three finalewhenDon Draper’s professional and personal lives unexpectedly imploded;season fourcontinues to focus on Jon Hamm and the rest of the breakout ensemble as they grapple with an uncertain new reality and new possibilities. The New York Post hails the show as an“Outstanding example of what television storytelling can accomplish…MAD MEN is a drama for the ages.”
Recently nominated for 2011 Golden Globes® for Best Television Series – Drama, Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama (Elisabeth Moss) and Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama (John Hamm), “Mad Men” remains one of the most critically acclaimed series on television today. TheBoston Globe praised, “the writing remains remarkable, as it toggles between the rhythms and clichés of 1950s movies and the timeless resonance of mid-20th-century theater. You rarely find such economical and evocative scripting on TV.”
MAD MEN: SEASON FOUR contains all 13 episodes of the season, which originally aired in Summer 2010, and is packed with hours of special features including extensive commentaries and innovative featurettes. The complete fourth season of “Mad Men” will arrive on DVD and Blu-ray in a limited edition, 3D lenticular package, on March 29th, for the suggested retail price of $49.98 and $49.99 respectively.
DVD/BLU-RAY DISC SPECIAL FEATURES*
- “Divorce: Circa 1960s” - A three-part documentary on the laws and deep emotions surrounding divorce during a time when the traditional family was at the core of American society
- “How to Succeed in Business Draper Style” - CEOs, advertising legends and executive coaches use scenes from MAD MEN to detail Don Draper’s 10-point blueprint for success
- “Marketing the Mustang: An American Icon” - Explore the birth of the Ford Mustang as well as the marketing and advertising campaign that launched an American classic
- “1964 Presidential Campaign” - Archival footage of President Johnson’s and Senator Goldwater’s speeches, campaign commercials and the Presidential Inauguration detail one of the most lopsided elections in American history
- MAD MEN Season Fourcommentaries - Matthew Weiner and the cast and crew of MAD MEN take viewers behind the scenes in feature-length audio commentaries for all 13 episodes
*Subject to change
CAST
Jon Hamm The Town, The Day the Earth Stood Still, TV’s “30 Rock,” Kissing Jessica Stein
Elisabeth Moss Get Him to the Greek, TV’s “The West Wing,” TV’s “Invasion,” The Missing
Vincent Kartheiser TV’s “Angel,” Alpha Dog, Another Day in Paradise, Dandelion
January Jones upcoming Unknown, We Are Marshall,Love Actually,Pirate Radio
Christina HendricksLife as We Know It, TV’s “Life,” TV’s “Kevin Hill,” TV’s “ER,” TV’s “Firefly”
Bryan Batt Funny People, TV’s “Rescue Me,” Jeffrey
Michael Gladis TV’s “Life,” TV’s “Third Watch,” K-19: The Widowmaker
Aaron StatonAugust Rush, The Nanny Diaries, Descent, TV’s “7th Heaven”
Rich Sommer TV’s “The Office,” The Devil Wears Prada, Pose Down, TV’s “Law & Order”
John SlatteryCharlie Wilson’s War, Reservation Road, TV’s “Desperate Housewives”
Robert MorseHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, TV’s “Tru”
Jared HarrisExtraordinary Measures, TV’s “Fringe,” The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Kiernan Shipka Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, Carriers
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2010
Title Copyright: © MMX Lions Gate Television Inc.All Rights Reserved.
Type: TV on DVD
Rating: NR
Genre: Drama
Closed Captioned: DVD -English Closed Captioned
Blu-ray – English SDH
Subtitles: English and Spanish
DVD Format: 16x9 Widescreen
Blu-ray Format: 1080P High Definition 16x9 Widescreen
Feature Running Time: Approximately 611 minutes
DVD Audio Status: 5.1 Dolby Digital and2.0 Stereo
Blu-ray Audio Status: 5.1DTS HD Master Audio
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