Broadcast news [DVD video]

"This caustic inside look at the Washington news media stars Holly Hunter in her breakout role, as a feisty television producer torn between an ambitious yet dim anchorman (William Hurt) and her closest confidant, a cynical veteran reporter (Albert Brooks). James L. Brooks' witty, gently prophetic entertainment is a captivating transmission from an era in which ideas on love and media were rapidly changing" --Container.

General Note:

Originally released as a motion picture in 1987.

Special features: Disc 1. Commentary with James L. Brooks and Richard Marks ; Theatrical trailer -- Disc 2. "James L. Brooks : a singular voice" [documentary on Brooks' career in television and film (36 min.)] ; Alternate ending and deleted scenes [with commentary by Brooks] ; "Susan Zirinsky" [interview featurette] ; "Featurette" [On-set footage and interviews] -- Booklet: "Lines and deadlines" essay by film critic Carrie Rickey.

Performers:

William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter, Robert Prosky, Lois Chiles, Joan Cusack, Peter Hackes.

Contents:

disc 1. Feature film -- disc 2. Special features.

Technical Details:

DVD; region 1, NTSC; widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 surround.

Subject Term:

Broadcast journalism -- Washington (D.C.) -- Drama.

Television journalists -- Washington (D.C.) -- Drama.

Women television producers and directors -- Drama.

Television news anchors -- Drama.

Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Drama.