Robin Williams Stands Up For Via Vision Entertainment
It is 92 minutes of jaw-dropping, gob-smacking, bottled madness and for the first time in its 26 year history, Robin Williams’ original masterpiece is coming to Australian and New Zealand homes this September, Live and Uncensored.
Melbourne – June 4th, 2009: With more than 40 industry honours to his credit including the Academy Award® for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (4 nominations), two Emmy® awards, four Grammys® and six Golden Globes® , Robin Williams has become one of the most successful figures in entertainment history. Following the unprecedented success of the 2003 Live on Broadway DVD, Via Vision proudly delves into the happy-pants and piano-tie-wearing era of 1983 to release ‘Robin Williams: Live and Uncensored’ for the first time in Australia and New Zealand.
His trademark free associations, million-mile-per-hour speech and riffs on the social and political absurdities of the world are alive and well in Live and Uncensored. More than merely a joke teller, the Juilliard-trained actor raises the bar to comic genius levels via his use of accents and masterful performing skills. With his sharp intellect and a rapier wit, it's no wonder Williams has remained one of the most revered comedians for the past 30 years.
Via Vision has had tremendous success with other key brands such as Crusty Demons, Bold and the Beautiful, Peter Brock, North & South: The Miniseries, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, The Drew Carey Show, Due South, Acropolis Now, Cliff Richard Live at Wembley Stadium 2008, Barack Obama His Story and the Manchester United Collector’s Pack, to name a few.
VVE Chief Executive Nick Wayman commented, “We are thrilled to add Robin Williams: Live and Uncensored to our growing catalogue of premium DVD titles. The wide appeal of his films and his indelible, manic behaviour on stage add an element of uniqueness that is largely unseen in today’s comedy.
