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Funny people /

George is a very successful stand-up comedian who learns that he has less than a year to live. Ira, who is a struggling up-and-coming comedian works at a deli. One night the two perform at the same club, and George decides to make Ira his best friend. This lopsided relationship gradually takes on as...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Funny people (Motion picture : 2009)
Corporate Authors: Universal Pictures (Firm), Columbia Pictures Corporation, Relativity Media, Apatow Company, Mr. Madison Productions, Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors: Apatow, Judd, 1967-, Townsend, Clayton, Mendel, Barry, Sandler, Adam, Rogen, Seth, 1982-, Mann, Leslie, 1972-, Bana, Eric, Hill, Jonah, 1983-, Schwartzman, Jason, 1980-
Format: Video Blu-ray Disc
Language:English
French
Spanish
Language Notes:English (DTS-HD 5.1), dubbed French (DTS 5.1) or dubbed Spanish (DTS 5.1) dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Published: Universal City, Calif. : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2009]
Edition:[2-disc unrated ed.] ; Special ed.
Subjects:
Stand-up comedy > United States > Drama.
Comedians > United States > Drama.
Male friendship > United States > Drama.
Man-woman relationships > United States > Drama.
Care of the sick > Drama.
Comedy films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
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Summary:George is a very successful stand-up comedian who learns that he has less than a year to live. Ira, who is a struggling up-and-coming comedian works at a deli. One night the two perform at the same club, and George decides to make Ira his best friend. This lopsided relationship gradually takes on aspects of true friendship as Ira forces George to try to reconnect with the people in his life, including his ex-girlfriend Laura.
Item Description:Title from container.
Special features: Disc 1: U-Control (Funny people music: on theatrical version only); Funny people diaries; Line-o-Rama part 1; Lino-o-Rama part 2; gag reel part 1; gag reel part 2; feature commentary with director Judd Apatow, Adam Sandler & Seth Rogen; BD-Live (Video rotation; My scenes sharing; My chat; My commentary; On-screen ticker; iPhone enabled). Disc 2: Deleted scenes; alternate scenes; documentaries; Music; Stand-up; From the archives: the films of George Simmons; prank calls; Adam & Judd on Charlie Rose; Yo teach!; Kids on the loose: the sequel; ADR Lino-o-Rama; George in love.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:2 videodiscs (153 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:Blu-ray disc, widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby DTS-HD Master 5.1 surround, Dolby DTS 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., BD-50.
Audience:Unrated [and] MPAA rating: R; language and crude sexual humor throughout, and some sexuality.
Production Credits:Director of photography, Janusz Kaminski ; editors, Craig Alpert, Brent White ; music, Jason Schwartzman.