Im Mai 2006 veröffentlichte Universal eine “The Cecil B. DeMille Collection” mit fünf Filmen, darunter auch “Cleopatra” [USA 1934, Cecil B. DeMille] mit Claudette Colbert als Cleopatra, Warren William als Julius Cäsar und Henry Wilcoxon als Marc Anton. Zum 75. Jubiläum des Films bringt Universal ihn am 7. April 2009 innerhalb der neuen “Backlot Series” einzeln zu einem Listenpreis von $29.98 heraus, dieses Mal sogar mit Bonusmaterial.

Die Pressemitteilung:

Cecil B. DeMille’s Cleopatra, one of the most spectacular motion pictures ever to hit the silver screen, is now available in a new 75th Anniversary Edition DVD.

Nominated for 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture, it stars Claudette Colbert who gives a stunning performance as the alluring Queen of the Nile in this colossal epic of passion and deception. Determined to exert her power of Julius Caesar (Warren William), Cleopatra uses her beauty and wit to seduce the famous Roman leader into leaving his wife for her. After Caesar’s tragic downfall, Cleopatra turns her attentions to the dashing Marc Antony (Henry Wilcoxon). But as their passionate love affair threatens the peace of the empire, Cleopatra fights a desperate battle to hold on to her happiness and her throne.

Filled with spectacular sets and amazing performances, Cleopatra is a triumphant cinematic masterpiece. Featuring a digitally remastered picture and all-new bonus features, Cleopatra 75th Anniversary Edition is a stunning tribute to one of the most breathtaking motion pictures ever made.

BONUS FEATURES:

• Claudette Colbert: Queen of the Sliver Screen
• Cecil B. DeMille: Hollywood’s Epic Director
• Forbidden Film: The Production Code Era
• Feature Commentary with Filmmaker F.X. Feeney
• Theatrical Trailer
• 3 Collectible Poster/Photo Card Reproductions