Samantha Clark

The Game Plan DVD, Blu-ray
December 3, 2007

This should be a big title for the first quarter. I didn't see it in theaters, but judging by the box office, it was a crowd pleaser. Hey, it's got a cute, precocious kid, a funny-looking dog and the Rock acting silly. What more do you want?

Here are the special features:

·         DRAFTING THE GAME PLAN

This behind-the-scenes featurette provides hilarious movie-making insights from director Andy Fickman as well as a look at what goes into the making of a successful action sequence. It focuses on the fine art of choreographing a realistic scene, the challenges that the actors and athletes endure and the unexpected injuries that The Rock sustained.  Special attention is paid to the scene in which Joe Kingman falls victim to a career-ending hit—a scene that actually left one stuntman nearly unconscious. Plus, eight-year-old Madison Pettis, armed with her own DV camera, documents her personal experiences on the ballet set. 

·         ESPN's SportsCenter DVD/Blu-ray^™ Exclusive: The King in Search of a Ring

Stuart Scott of ESPN hosts a look at fictional star quarterback Joe Kingman, a man who doesn’t know the meaning of the word “share.” The Rock stays in character for interviews that fill in the blanks in Joe’s back story. The cast and crew contribute their thoughts and deleted scenes serve as “archival footage” in an entertaining “biography” of the athlete.

·         ESPN's SportsCenter: The Rock Learns To Play QB

ESPN’s Sean Salisbury interviews The Rock on how he learned to play quarterback for the movie.

·         BLOOPERS WITH MARV ALBERT

Exclusive missed lines, blunders, bloopers, gags and more all set to the familiar narration of sportscaster Marv Albert. 

·         DELETED SCENES

An extended version of the uproarious ballet scene and much more, including optional intros by director Andy Fickman.  

·         PEYTON’S MAKEOVER MADNESS

In a set-top feature, help Peyton “redecorate” Joe Kingman’s apartment with fun virtual arts and crafts.

 Plus, exclusively on Blu-ray^™:

·         CHALK TALK

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and director Andy Fickman enliven their unique film commentary by drawing “sports booth” style graphics on the screen to highlight their filmmaking experience.

Posted by Samantha Clark on December 3, 2007 | Comments (0)