IT has been announced that this year's TT3D: Closer to the Edge film will be released on DVD and Blu-ray in the autumn.

CinemaNX has signed a deal with Entertainment One who will act as the distributor for the home entertainment release of the film.

Steve Christian, CinemaNX chairman, said: "We know that Entertainment One will do the best job of getting TT3D  to its audience.

"The film's incredible theatrical performance has set it up to be a brilliant home entertainment release. The DVD and Blu-ray discs are going to be something really special that every film and bike fan will want to own. We'll have some astonishing additional material on there.

"I have full confidence that their team will deliver this title with the enthusiasm and dedication that we put into releasing it in UK cinemas."

TT3D: Closer to the Edge has enjoyed a hugely successful theatrical run and now ranks as one of the Top 10 performing documentaries at the UK Box Office.

Economic Development Minister Allan Bell MHK said: "We are delighted that Entertainment One is working with us on the home entertainment release of TT3D.

"They are a leading international company specialising in the acquisition, production and distribution of film and television content with a comprehensive global network that extends around the globe including Canada, the US, the UK, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

"I am certain the film will enjoy the same phenomenal success on DVD and Blu-ray as it has at the box office."

Jon Bourdillon, UK director for home entertainment from Entertainment One, said: "We're thrilled to be releasing such an exciting film - one of the most successful within its genre of all time. We welcome this opportunity to work with an innovative company like CinemaNX."
 
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