Apple Original Films’ historical action epic Napoleon, from Ridley Scott, is to debut on premium video-on-demand and electronic sell-through from January 9th.
Apple Original Films announced today that Ridley Scott’s acclaimed, action epic feature “Napoleon” will become available on premium video-on-demand. And for digital purchase with leading digital retailers. In collaboration with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, beginning this Tuesday, January 9 in over 100 countries. Before streaming globally on Apple TV+. (Read our review here.)
ABOUT THE FILM
Directed by Scott from a screenplay by David Scarpa, “Napoleon” stars Joaquin Phoenix as the French emperor and military leader. The film is an original and personal look at Napoleon’s origins and his swift, ruthless climb to Emperor. Viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine, played by Vanessa Kirby. The film captures Napoleon’s famous battles, relentless ambition and astounding strategic mind as an extraordinary military leader and war visionary.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
Since its global theatrical debut, “Napoleon” has drawn broad critical acclaim. The film recently landed on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Oscars shortlists in the Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Sound and Best Visual Effects categories, as well as the EE British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards long lists in the Outstanding British Film, Cinematography, Costume Design, Makeup and Hair, Original Score, Production Design and Sound categories, and has received a Critics Choice Award nomination for Best Costume Design.
An Apple Studios production in conjunction with Scott Free Productions, “Napoleon” is directed and produced by Scott, and produced by Kevin Walsh, Mark Huffam and Phoenix, with Michael Pruss and Aidan Elliott serving as executive producers.
Napoleon will become available from tomorrow, January 9th, to rent or buy on digital download.
Trailer Source: Apple TV
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