Academy Award Winners Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger Star in
‘The Burning Plain,’ Available to DIRECTV Customers in Crystal-Clear HD
Weeks Before it Hits Theaters
For the first time, DIRECTV Cinema™, the ultimate movie platform, will
screen a Hollywood feature-length film to DIRECTV customers
nationwide before its theatrical release date. Beginning Aug. 21,
customers will have access to “The Burning Plain,” starring Academy
Award winners Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger, and directed by
Guillermo Arriaga, the Academy Award-nominated writer of "21 Grams" and
"Babel."
“The Burning Plain,” a powerful and multifaceted drama about love,
forgiveness and redemption, debuts in theaters Sept. 17 but will be
available for an advance screening on DIRECTV Cinema from Aug. 21 to
Sept. 16 – nearly a month before its theatrical release. The movie will
be available in 1080p HD (same as Blu-ray) or standard-definition (SD)
for as low as $9.99 (SD).
“DIRECTV customers have always enjoyed the convenience of ordering new
release movies from the comfort of their home with the touch of a
remote,” said Sarah Lyons, vice president of Marketing for DIRECTV. “But
now, we are going one giant step further and giving them an advance look
at a feature-length film before it even hits theaters; it’s the ultimate
home theater viewing. We look forward to continuing to enhance our
platform and deliver compelling programming that can’t be found anywhere
else.”
For more information on the movies available on DIRECTV Cinema please
visit DIRECTV.com/cinema.
About DIRECTV
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the nation’s No. 1 satellite television service, presents the finest
television experience available to more than 18 million customers in the
United States and is leading the HD revolution with more than 130 HD
channels – more quality HD channels than any other television provider.
Each day, DIRECTV subscribers enjoy access to over 265 channels of 100%
digital picture and sound, exclusive programming, industry-leading
customer satisfaction (which has surpassed all national cable companies
for nine years running) and superior technologies that include
advanced DVR and HD-DVR services and the most state-of-the-art
interactive sports packages available anywhere. For the most up-to-date
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