It’s not Monty Python and The Holy Grail, Part 2, however the latest offering from the legendary British comedy troupe is certain to please longtime fans: The six men of Monty Python have released an iPad app to commemorate the release of the all-age classic medieval laugh riot on Blu-Ray.The iPad app is called “Monty Python: The Holy Textbook of Days,” and it is packed with material that supplements and colors the original 1975 film. The app, which ZDNet rightly called “essential for any self-respecting Python fan,” is split into two parts: The first acts like an extras section on a DVD, with never-before-seen outtakes and stills, the screenplay with handwritten notes, animations of vital props and the like.The second part of the app, meanwhile, is an intriguing bit of cinema history: The movie was filmed in 28 days (hence the app’s title, “The Holy Textbook of Days”), and the app features a day-by-day filming diary that culls memories, photographs and videos into a humorous, surprisingly detailed production diary. This part of the app can also sync up with the Blu-Ray film via Wi-Fi connection and act as a sort of second screen or “pop-up video” to educate you on the scene you’re watching while you watch it. Glance at More…
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