NBA Releases First DVD
NEW YORK, Oct. 10— The NBA's first-ever DVD, Greatest NBA Finals Moments, produced by NBA Entertainment and distributed by USA Home Entertainment, is available online at The NBA Store on NBA.com, in stores across the country or via telephone at 1-800-622-0548 for a suggested retail price of $24.95.
"DVD-ROM technology allows us to give our fans a new interactive experience and showcase NBA Entertainment's exclusive footage like we never have before," said Charles Rosenzweig, Director and Group Manager of Entertainment and Player Marketing, NBAE. "The DVDs contain interactive elements with never-seen-before feature footage, play diagrams, still photography and statistics. Our goal is to continue to release new DVDs, then go back and enhance NBAE's catalog of home videos and re-release many of them with new interactive features and additional footage all in audio surround-sound."
"USA Home Entertainment is at the forefront bringing quality digital entertainment to sports fans," said Joe Amodei, Executive VP and General Manager of USA Home Entertainment. "The Greatest NBA Final Moments DVD has a profound effect on the viewing of basketball as they make the experience completely interactive."
The Greatest NBA Finals Moments main program contains seven in-depth chapters accessible at the push of a button including:
1969 NBA Finals: Russell's Last Stand -- The Boston Celtics' improbable and emotional triumph over the Lakers in Bill Russell's last game in 1969.
1970 NBA Finals: Here Comes Willis -- New York Knicks center Willis Reed's legendary return against Wilt Chamberlain and the Lakers in Game 7 of the 1970 Finals.
1976 NBA Finals: The Greatest Game Ever -- The triple-overtime classic between the Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics in 1976, commonly considered the NBA's greatest game.
1980 NBA Finals: The Magic Show -- Magic Johnson's phenomenal rookie performance in 1980 when he overcame the absence of injured teammate and league MVP Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's to lead his Lakers past Dr. J's 76ers.
1984 NBA Finals: Refuse To Lose -- The Celtics' Larry Bird and his heroics against Magic's Lakers during their epic and much-anticipated first Finals battle in 1984.
1988 NBA Finals: The Heart of a Champion -- Isiah Thomas' valiant one-legged attempt to bring his Pistons their first title in Game 6 of the 1988 Finals.
1998 NBA Finals: MJ's Parting Shot -- Michael Jordan's final climatic championship winning jump shot over the stunned Utah Jazz in Game 6 of the 1998 Finals.
The Greatest NBA Finals Moments DVD also includes numerous advanced and interactive features including:
State-of-the-art DVD technology -- DVD-ROM capability allows fans to enjoy an interactive experience using a DVD player or personal computer.
Never-seen-before-programming -- NBA interviews and game highlights that have never been seen on television or home video.
Multiple Camera Angles -- Fans can choose various camera angles to view featured plays and game highlights.
Play Animations -- See how some of the most memorable plays in NBA Finals history developed with animated play diagrams.
Customizable Screen Saver and Microsoft?NBA Inside Drive 2000 Game Sampler -- Fans can download their own version of the Greatest NBA Finals moments and sample NBA Inside Drive 2000 all from their personal computer.
Statistical downloads -- Viewers have the option to search players, team and other statistical information throughout the program.
5.1 Audio Surround Sound -- High quality volume of NBA Finals action at home.
NBAE and USA Home Entertainment also announced plans to release the Official 2000 NBA Championship DVD in November.
The enhanced version of the recently released home video that highlights the Los Angeles Lakers run to the 2000 NBA title will be available this November.
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