Tyson (R1/US BD) in August - Artwork added

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment have announced the US DVD and Blu-ray Disc release of Tyson on 18th August 2009. This portrait of the former heavyweight champion from director James Toback is narrated by the champ himself. The film tells the story of a young boy who rose from the most impoverished circumstances, soared to unlimited heights, then -- like a character in a classical tragedy -- was destroyed by his own arrogance and hubris.

Priced at $28.96 SRP on DVD and $39.95 SRP on Blu-ray Disc, features are outlined below…

DVD

• 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
• English 5.1 Dolby Digital
• English and French subtitles
• Commentary with Director James Toback
• All-New Featurette: A Day in the Life – Our cameras follow Toback on the day his film premieres in Los Angeles
• Iron Mike: Toback Talks Tyson – a filmed Q&A session with the Director
• ”The Big Picture Show”

Blu-ray Disc - Coded for all regions (A, B and C), extras are in HD. Features include:

• 1080P 1.85:1 Widescreen
• English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD
• English, English SDH and French subtitles (Film only)
• Commentary with Director James Toback
• All-New Featurette: A Day in the Life – Our cameras follow Toback on the day his film premieres in Los Angeles
• Iron Mike: Toback Talks Tyson – a filmed Q&A session with the Director
• ”The Big Picture Show”