Eight Below (Widescreen) (US Version) DVD Region 1

Inspired by a true story and the hit Japanese film NANKYOKU MONOGATARI, Frank Marshall?s (ALIVE, CONGO) EIGHT BELOW captures a rugged world of ice, snow, and threatening weather that few will ever experience in person. As a guide for a National Science Foundation Research Base in Antarctica, Jerry Shepard (Paul Walker) is perfectly content to spend his time exploring the wilderness with his sled dogs and goofing around with his best buddy, cartographer Charlie Cooper (Jason Biggs). Then UCLA geologist Davis McLaren (Bruce Greenwood) arrives at the camp with plans for a risky expedition: treacherous ice fields make his target destination accessible only by dog sled so late in the season. Soon Shepard, McLaren and the sled dogs--Maya, Max, Old Jack, Buck, Shorty, Dewey, Shadow, and Truman--are on their way in search of McLaren?s prize: a meteorite from Mercury. Unfortunately, an approaching storm forces Shepard and McLaren to return to base early. The return trip proves life-threatening, but the dogs pull through, saving both Shepard and McLaren from certain death. The storm also forces the scientists to leave the research center earlier than planned, and there?s no room on board bush pilot Katie?s (Moon Bloodgood) plane for the dogs. With the promise that someone will return for them immediately, Shepard leaves his beloved dogs behind. Soon, however, it becomes apparent that the weather has made a return trip impossible. Can the dogs survive in the Antarctic wilderness on their own, or will Shepard get back in time to save them? The dogs emerge as the most intriguing characters in the story, each exhibiting a distinct personality and fierce loyalty. The other major player is the wilderness itself, a beautiful, mysterious world that is rarely depicted on film.

"[I]nspired by a real-life story of sled dogs who survived extended subzero abandonment....There's something invigorating about this unpretentious dog tale." -- Grade: B+ - Lisa, Schwarzbaum (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 02/24/2006

"[A]n orgy of canine cuteness." - Nathan, Lee , New York Times, 02/17/2006

3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]here' s an old-fashioned charm to director Frank Marshall's heartfelt tribute to canine courage." - Neil, Smith (Total Film Critic), Total Film, 06/01/2006

"The icy blue-gray locations are nicely captured, and hues are well balanced accordingly." - Widescreen Review Staff (Widescreen Review Critic), Widescreen Review, 07/01/2006

3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]his is one of the most rousing and gripping family films to come out of Disney in a long while." - Natalie, Braine (Ultimate DVD Critic), Ultimate DVD, 08/01/2006

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Product Title:	Eight Below (Widescreen) (US Version) Eight Below (Widescreen) (US Version) Eight Below (Widescreen) (US Version) Eight Below (Widescreen) (US Version) Eight Below (Widescreen) (US Version)
Artist Name(s):	Jason Biggs (Actor) | Bruce Greenwood (Actor) | August Schellenberg (Actor) | Adrian Noble (Actor) | Mark Isham (Actor) | Moon Bloodgood (Actor) | Paul Walker | Willard Pugh (Actor) | A. James Ryan (Actor) 積遜 碧斯 (Actor) | 布魯士格連活 (Actor) | August Schellenberg (Actor) | Adrian Noble (Actor) | Mark Isham (Actor) | Moon Bloodgood (Actor) | Paul Walker | Willard Pugh (Actor) | A. James Ryan (Actor) 积逊 碧斯 (Actor) | 布鲁士格连活 (Actor) | August Schellenberg (Actor) | Adrian Noble (Actor) | Mark Isham (Actor) | Moon Bloodgood (Actor) | Paul Walker | Willard Pugh (Actor) | A. James Ryan (Actor) ジェイソン・ビッグス (Actor) | ブルース・グリーンウッド (Actor) | August Schellenberg (Actor) | Adrian Noble (Actor) | Ｍａｒｋ Ｉｓｈａｍ (Actor) | Moon Bloodgood (Actor) | Paul Walker | Willard Pugh (Actor) | A. James Ryan (Actor) Jason Biggs (Actor) | Bruce Greenwood (Actor) | August Schellenberg (Actor) | Adrian Noble (Actor) | Mark Isham (Actor) | Moon Bloodgood (Actor) | Paul Walker | Willard Pugh (Actor) | A. James Ryan (Actor)
Director:	Frank Marshall | Bruce Hendricks 法蘭馬素 | Bruce Hendricks Frank Marshall | Bruce Hendricks Ｆｒａｎｋ Ｍａｒｓｈａｌｌ | Bruce Hendricks Marshall Frank | Bruce Hendricks
Producer:	George Lopez George Lopez George Lopez Ｇｅｏｒｇｅ Ｌｏｐｅｚ George Lopez
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Release Date:	2006-06-20
UPC Code:	786936709902
Language:	English, French, Spanish
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	PG (MPAA)
Publisher:	Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Package Weight:	113 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004493476

Director: Frank Marshall

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Featurette: Running With The Dogs: The Making Of EIGHT BELOW
Audio Commentary:
1. Frank Marshall - Director; Paul Walker - Actor; Don Burgess - Director of Photography
2. Frank Marshall - Director; Pat Crowl - Producer