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War Horse on BD - DVD and Digital Download - April 3rd
BURBANK, Calif., February 21, in the year of our Lord
2012 – Legendary Academy AwardŽ-winning motion picture
director/producer Steven Spielberg presents the critically
acclaimed and multi Academy AwardŽ-nominated epic adventure “War
Horse” on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand, April 3. This
newest home entertainment release not only enthralls viewers
once again with its visually stunning and emotionally
heartwarming story on the Blu-ray, but also offers an
unprecedented look into the making of the film by Spielberg
himself.
The extraordinary journey of courage and friendship as seen
through the eyes of one unforgettable horse named Joey and his
miraculous journey to find his way back home, “War Horse” is a
must own contemporary classic for everyone’s home entertainment
collection. Spielberg’s renowned creative passion and artistry
not only shine throughout the film but are also evident in all
the fascinating bonus features included exclusively on the
Blu-ray disc.
The premium 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack in particular allows
viewers to explore the filmmaking process and storytelling
adventure though a special 60 minute documentary (named “A
Filmmaking Journey”), created by Spielberg, that offers a
never-before-seen inside look into the making of “War Horse.”
Additional bonus features include a behind the scenes look at
Spielberg’s Award-Winning “Dream Team” – the film’s scoring
session with five-time Oscar-winning composer John Williams, the
editing room with three-time Academy Award winning film editor
Michael Kahn, the sound room with seven time Oscar-winning sound
designer Gary Rydstrom, and a look through Producer Kathleen
Kennedy‘s lens as she shares photos she took during the filming
and recounts her discovery of “War Horse.”
“War Horse,” which received Academy Award nominations for Best
Picture, Best Original Score, Best Art Direction, Best Sound
Editing and Best Sound Mixing, will be available to own and for
in-home viewing as follows:
4-Disc Combo Pack (2-Disc Blu-ray + 1 Disc DVD + Digital Copy )
Includes:
ˇ AFilmmaking Journey – Academy AwardŽ-winning Director/Producer
Steven Spielberg provides a unique and unprecedented look into
the making and filming of “War Horse.”
ˇ Editing & Scoring – Multi-OscarŽ winners Michael Kahn (film
editor) and John Williams (composer) discuss specific aspects of
editing the film and composing music for “War Horse,” as well as
the secret to their long and successful collaborations with
Steven Spielberg.
ˇ The Sounds of “War Horse” – Seven-time Academy AwardŽ-winning
sound designer Gary Rydstrom takes us through the sophisticated
sound design he created for “War Horse.”
ˇ Through The Producer’s Lens – Producer Kathleen Kennedy shares
the photos she took during filming and recounts how she
discovered the source material, as well as her appreciation of
Steven Spielberg’s vision, the team that sounds him, and why
“War Horse” appealed to her.
ˇ “War Horse”: The Look – Director/Producer Steven Spielberg
introduces us to his creative team of production designer Rick
Carter, costume designer Joanna Johnston and director of
photography JanuszKaminski, who discuss what it took to design
the look for the film.
ˇ An Extra’s Point of View – Film extra Martin Dew explains how
and why he was brought in––along with a hundred other men––to be
featured alternately as both German and British soldiers.
2-Disc Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD)
Includes:
ˇ “War Horse”: The Journey Home
ˇ An Extra’s Point of View
1-Disc DVD
Includes:
ˇ “War Horse”: The Look
Digital
Includes:
ˇ “War Horse”: The Look
ˇ An Extra’s Point of View
On-Demand
Does not include bonus features
DISC SPECIFICATIONS:
Street Date: April3, 2012
Release Formats & 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack = $45.99U.S./$52.99
Canada
Suggested Retail Pricing: 2-Disc DVD Combo Pack = $39.99
U.S./$46.99 Canada
1 Disc DVD = $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada
High Definition Digital =$39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada
Standard Definition Digital =$ 29.99 U.S./$ 35.99 Canada
On-Demand =Please check with your television provider or
favorite digital retailer for pricing
Feature Run Time: 146 minutes
Ratings: U.S.: PG-13/Canada: PG (Bonus material is not rated)
Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray: 2.40:1 / DVD:2.40:1
Audio: Blu-ray: 7.1 DTS HD-MA; 5.1 and 2.0 Dolby Digital / DVD:
5.1 and 2.0 Dolby
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Film Synopsis
“War Horse,” the Academy AwardŽ-nominated Best Picture, is a
story of incredible friendship, loyalty, courage, hope and
tenacity. Based on the Tony AwardŽ-winning play, and set against
the sweeping canvas of World War I, this deeply heartfelt tale
begins with the remarkable friendship between a feisty colt
named Joey and his young trainer Albert (Jeremy Irvine). When
they’re forced apart by war, the film follows Joey’s
extraordinary journey as he changes and inspires the lives of
everyone he meets. No matter where they go or what they
experience both boy and horse keep forging ahead, driven by
devotion and the hope of returning home. Filled with
spectacularly rich visuals, “War Horse” is one of the most
powerful and moving stories of friendship and love ever filmed.