8-Jul-99

Universal Announces Two More DVD Titles for August

A DTSÆ edition of ""Virus"" and a Collectorís Edition of ""Grace Of My Heart"" have been announced for DVD release by Universal Studios Home Video on August 17, 1999. ""Virus,"" completed in 1998 and released theatrically in January 1999, stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Sutherland and was directed by visual effects maestro John Bruno (Digital Domain). The sci-fi/horror thriller will be offered in a DTS Digital Surround DVD for $34.98 in addition to the previously announced DolbyÆ Digital DVD and LaserDisc (both due on July 20). The announcement of ""Virus"" brings the number of DTS-encoded DVDs from Universal Studios Home Video to 24. August 17 will also see the release of a Collectorís Edition of Allison Andersí 1996 film ""Grace Of My Heart,"" starring Illeana Douglas, John Turturro, Eric Stoltz, Matt Dillon, Patsy Kensit and Bridget Fonda. Some of the supplemental features include audio commentary, a behind-the-scenes featurette, interviews and a trailer. The suggested retail price will be $34.98. For more information on upcoming releases check out ""Studio News,"" the DVD & LaserDisc ""Release Schedules"" and the ""DTS Release List"" located on the Widescreen Review Web site.