“One of the most substantial indie success stories of the year.” –
Peter Knegt, IndieWire
“A non-stop thrill!” –
Joshua R. Weaver, theroot.com
COMEDIAN KEVIN HART AND CODEBLACK ENTERTAINMENT, DELIVERED ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL BOX OFFICE FILMS OF THE YEAR
LAUGH AT MY PAIN
AND NOW LAUNCHES THE LAUGHS ON DVD January 17, 2012
LOS ANGELES, CA, December 8, 2011 – LAUGH AT MY PAIN, the hilarious stand-up comedy film by actor/comedian Kevin Hart, is making its way home on DVD January 17, 2012, courtesy of Codeblack Entertainment (www.codeblack.com). On September 9, 2011, LAUGH AT MY PAIN released in theaters, and within 3 months, surpassed $7.7 million at the box office becoming the most successful film of the year opening in under 300 theaters.
LAUGH AT MY PAIN, which was independently distributed by Codeblack Entertainment, exceeded opening weekend expectations with an astonishing $1.9 million at the box office with limited release in only 97 AMC theaters in 25 markets.
Millions of Kevin Hart fans will want to own their very own copy of what Joshua Weaver of theRoot.com calls “A non-stop thrill.” Collectors of great comedy stand-up films like Eddie Murphy’s Delirious and Raw or Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat, won’t want to miss the opportunity to add LAUGH AT MY PAIN to their collection.
Bonus features on the LAUGH AT MY PAIN DVD include Hart’s full, unedited interview with Larry King (Larry King Live), “The Plastic Cup Boyz” sketch, and a sneak peek of the upcoming film Think Like A Man, with an introduction from Kevin Hart.
Additionally, the full-length version of the theatrical release features a side-splitting cameo appearance by Academy Award® nominee Taraji P. Henson (Think Like A Man, CBS’ Person of Interest) and a special segment directed by Tim Story (Think Like A Man, Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer).
Synopsis
LAUGH AT MY PAIN brings Kevin Hart BACK to the big screen, starring in the theatrical version of his 2011 comedy tour centering on hilariously awkward childhood memories and family dysfunction. By sharing jokes about a crazy uncle, financial issues, and other stories that most wouldn’t share, the star provides the audience with a solution to the troubles of life, laughing at your pain! Upon its release, LAUGH AT MY PAIN swept the nation and earned more than $15,000,000 in ticket sales! The 90-city LAUGH AT MY PAIN tour is one of the most successful comedy concerts in history.
LAUGH AT MY PAIN will be available for order on December 13, 2011 to trade, and to consumers for iTunes and Amazon pre-order for all on December 20, 2011.
Production credits: Leslie Small (Director), Kevin Hart, Harry Ratchford, Joey Wells (Writers), Jeff Clanagan and Quincy Newell (Producers), Kevin Hart and Dave Becky (Executive Producers), Tim Story (Special segment Director). LAUGH AT MY PAIN was distributed by Codeblack Entertainment and has a run time of approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes. The film is rated R for sexual content and pervasive language.
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UPC Code: 8-83476-06187-0
SRP: $19.97
DVD Catalog #: CM6187
Order Date: 12/13/11
iTunes & Amazon Pre-order: 12/20/11
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