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A Bugs Life coming to Blu-ray
BURBANK, Calif., February 20, 2009
— Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment invites
families to experience a Disney•Pixar favorite like never before
when A Bug’s Life wiggles and squirms onto Disney Blu-ray Hi-Def
on May 19, 2009! For the first time ever, this blockbuster hit
will be presented in the pristine manner intended by the Pixar
animation team – with glorious high definition picture and sound
that’ll make this animated classic a truly magical experience
for all. In addition, this new Blu-ray edition comes packed
with several new bonus features, a Disney File Digital Copy of
the movie and access to all avatars and a trivia game via the
Disney’s BD-Live Network This May, make A Bug’s Life part of
your life for an epic adventure of miniature proportions – now
in amazing Blu-ray Hi-Def!
Following Pixar Animation Studios’ worldwide smash-hit success
of Toy Story, comes A Bug’s Life the hilarious and visually
breathtaking animated film that reminds us heroes come in small
shapes and sizes! Now, experience a bug’s eye view of the world
in spectacular high definition picture and sound with this
all-new Blu-ray set, which includes a special introduction from
director John Lasseter (Cars, Toy Story), plus exciting new
bonus material designed exclusively for the Blu-ray release,
including the “Filmmakers Round Table” feature, in which the
creative minds behind the movie discuss Life’s journey from
story to screen. Plus, see the animation process from the
beginning stages in the WDSHE – A Bug’s Life BD, p. 2
feature “A Bug’s Life: The First Draft” (also including a
special introduction by director John Lasseter). In addition,
Disney BD-Live interactive features and DisneyFile Digital Copy
of the movie bring more fun and mobility to the movie
experience.
Crawling with imaginative characters, hilarious laughs and
colorful animation sure to “delight everyone – young, old or
six-legged” (People Magazine), A Bug’s Life received an Academy
Award® nomination for Best Original Score. Highlighted by the
star-powered voice cast including Kevin Spacey, Julia
Louis-Dreyfus, Hayden Panettiere, Phyllis Diller, Denis Leary,
Bonnie Hunt, Brad Garrett, David Hyde Pierce, John
Ratzenberger, Dave Foley, Christina Milian and Ashley Tisdale, A
Bug’s Life is bigger-than-life fun families will want to enjoy
again and again in Blu-ray Hi-Def! Relive the fun-filled
adventures of Flik and his zany bug friends, now with the
ultimate in high definition presentation, available at an SRP of
$39.99.
FOR THOSE ON THE RUN:
DisneyFile Digital Copy enables A Bug’s Life Blu-ray owners to
receive a digital version of the movie in their choice of iTunes
or Windows Media formats. DisneyFile Digital Copy is a fast and
easy way to enjoy your favorite Disney movies, anytime, anywhere
on your Mac, PC and/or compatible portable device.
A BUG’S LIFE BLU-RAY DISC PRODUCT DETAILS:
STREET DATE: May 19, 2009
Suggested Retail Price: $39.99
Feature run time: 95 minutes
Rated: USA: G
The following technical specifications may only apply to
feature:
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Video: 1080p, Widescreen
Sound: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, 5.1 Dolby Digital English,
French, Spanish
Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
DISC 1- Blu-ray
**ALL NEW Blu-ray Exclusive Bonus Features **:
• INTRODUCTION BY JOHN LASSETER
• FILMMAKERS ROUND TABLE
o Filmmakers John Lasseter, Kevin Reher, Darla Anderson and
Andrew Stanton take a
journey back 10 years from when the theatrical release first
premiered and discuss what
advances Pixar has made in technology, story telling and the
overall filmmaking process.
• A BUG’S LIFE: THE FIRST DRAFT
o Existing storyboards from Pixar’s original story treatment
brought to life by animating
them.
• STORY TREATMENT INTRO BY JOHN LASSETER
WDSHE – A Bug’s Life BD, p. 3
• BD-LIVE FEATURES
o Movie Chat
o Movie Mail
o Movie Challenge
o Movie Reward
o Avatars
Plus Original DVD Bonus Features:
• Pixar Animation Studios’ Academy Award®-winning Best Animated
Short Film, Geri’s Game
• A Walt Disney Silly Symphony - “Grasshopper and the Ants”
(1934)
• Director Commentary
• Story and Editorial
• Storyboard To Film Comparison
• Outtakes
• Behind the Scenes of "A Bug's Life”
• Character Interviews
• And much, much more!
DISC 2
• DisneyFile Digital Copy of the movie - iTunes and Windows
Media formats.