Paramount Announces ""Payback"" And ""200 Cigarettes"" For Release On DVD

Hollywood, CA, June 7, 1999: Paramount Home Video proudly presents the ""fast and furious! (ABC Radio) ""Payback,"" depositing on to DVD July 27, 1999. Academy-AwardÆ winner (Best Director for ""Braveheart,"" 1995) Mel Gibson ""gives one of his strongest performances,"" (Dallas Morning News) teaming with director and co-screenwriter Brian Helgeland. ""Payback"" also features Lucy Liu, Kris Kristofferson, David Paymer, Bill Duke and James Coburn.The ""Payback"" DVD will be an anamorphic widescreen edition (2.35:1) with English DolbyÆ Digital 5.1, English Dolby Surround and French Dolby Surround soundtracks plus optional English subtitles. The film is rated R, has a running time of 102 minutes and has a suggested retail price of $29.99 in the U.S. and $39.99 in Canada.Hollywood, CA, June 7, 1999: Paramount Home Video also invites you to join the party when ""200 Cigarettes"" debuts on DVD August 17. Ben Affleck, Casey Affleck, Dave Chappelle, Janeane Garofalo, Kate Hudson, Courtney Love, Jay Mohr, Martha Plimpton, Christina Ricci and Paul Rudd highlight a cast of todayís hottest acting talents in this hip comedy about the quest for Mr. or Ms. RightÖor at least Mr. or Ms. Right Now. ""200 Cigarettes"" also boasts a hit soundtrack featuring songs by Blondie, Bow Wow Wow, Elvis Costello, The Cars and The Ramones.""200 Cigarettes"" is rated R and has a running time of 102 minutes. It will be in widescreen (1.85:1) and feature English Dolby Digital 5.1 and English Dolby Surround soundtracks. The retail price is $29.99 in the U.S. and $39.99 in Canada.Both ""Payback"" and ""200 Cigarettes"" will also be available on LaserDisc. Check the ""LaserDisc and DVD Release Schedules"" and ""Studio News"" for additional new release information.