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Star Wars The Last Jedi Coming Home
BURBANK, Calif. (February 20, in the year of our Lord
2018) — Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi—the next
action-packed chapter of the Star Wars saga— Earned critical
acclaim and the No. 1 spot atop 2017’s list of highest-grossing
films. The visually stunning film welcomes the return of
original characters, including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia,
Chewbacca, Yoda, R2-D2 and C-3PO and further explores the
deepening journey of the saga’s new members, Rey, Finn, Poe, and
Kylo Ren. Now families can bring home the movie digitally in HD
and 4K Ultra HD™ and via Movies Anywhere on March 13, two weeks
before the 4K Ultra HD™ Blu-ray, and Blu-ray™ disc on March 27.
This release also marks Disney’s first title available on 4K
Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in both Dolby Vision™ HDR and Dolby Atmos®
immersive audio, delivering consumers a transformative viewing
experience.
Director Rian Johnson takes fans on an intimate journey into the
creation of Star Wars: The Last Jedi in a feature-length
documentary, explaining his unique interpretation of the Force,
detailing the painstaking process of creating Snoke, and
deconstructing action-packed scenes from the film such as the
epic space battle and the final confrontation. Johnson also
reveals two exclusive scenes, featuring Andy Serkis as Snoke
prior to his digital makeover, as well as 14 never-before-seen
deleted scenes, in addition to his audio commentary.
Bonus features include*:
• The Director and the Jedi – Go deep behind the scenes with
writer-director Rian Johnson on an intimate and personal journey
through the production of the movie—and experience what it’s
like to helm a global franchise and cultural phenomenon.
• Balance of the Force - Explore the mythology of the Force and
why Rian Johnson chose to interpret its role in such a unique
way.
• Scene Breakdowns
o Lighting the Spark: Creating the Space Battle – Get a close-up
look at the epic space battle, from the sounds that help propel
the action, through the practical and visual effects, to the
characters who bring it all to life.
o Snoke and Mirrors – Motion capture and Star Wars collide as
the filmmakers take us through the detailed process of creating
the movie’s malevolent master villain.
o Showdown on Crait – Break down everything that went into
creating the stunning world seen in the movie’s final
confrontation, including the interplay between real-word
locations and visual effects, reimagining the walkers, designing
the crystal foxes, and much more.
• Andy Serkis Live! (One Night Only) – Writer-director Rian
Johnson presents two exclusive sequences from the movie
featuring Andy Serkis’ riveting, raw on-set performance before
his digital makeover into Snoke.
• Deleted Scenes – With an introduction and optional commentary
by writer-director Rian Johnson.
• Audio Commentary – View the movie with in-depth feature audio
commentary by writer-director Rian Johnson.
* Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is packaged several ways to ensure fans
get the most out of their in-home viewing experience. The
Multiscreen Edition (formerly the Blu-ray Combo Pack) includes
Blu-ray, and a Digital copy, giving viewers the flexibility to
watch the film on different devices. Those with 4K Ultra HD
capability may opt for a 4K UHD Collector’s Edition, including
4K Ultra HD disc with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, Blu-ray
disc, and a digital copy (where available). Dolby Vision
delivers greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller
palette of rich colors. Dolby Atmos places and moves audio
anywhere in the room, including overhead. Together on 4K Ultra
HD Blu-ray disc, viewers will practically feel the Force in
their own home.
DISC SPECIFICATIONS:
FEATURE RUN TIME: Approximately 152 min.
RATING: PG-13 in U.S.; PG in CE; PG in CF
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