Tag: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

For those of you that held out and were waiting for the 3D version of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” to be released, well, you’re in luck. “The Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D Collectors Edition” will be released on November 15th in the US and October 31st overseas. This will be a “4 Disc” collection.

Entertainment Weekly has released some of the information for this special Collector’s Edition and it will actually have director’s commentary by J.J. Abrams. Also, along with the original special features found on the original version, there will be even more special features including additional deleted scenes.

Here’s what else will be in the new collection:

• A look at how sound technicians blend action with audio effects in the featurette Foley: A Sonic Tale.
• Sounds of the Resistance, another audio themed doc showing how the sound designers blended real recordings into otherworldly effects in the film.
• Deleted Scenes – While there were a handful of deleted footage on the original Blu-ray, this one promises even more “never-before-shared” scenes.
• Dressing the Galaxy – A look at how wardrobe designs from the original trilogy were retooled by costume designer Michael Kaplan to fit the galaxy three decades later.
• Daisy Ridley and John Boyega share a conversation in The Scavenger and the Stormtrooper, a featurette that was released only on the previous disc as an exclusive at Target stores.
• Inside the Armory – A tour of the various weapons and battle gear in the battle between the Resistance and The First Order.

Source: Entertainment Weekly

Join emoji-fied versions of Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren, Poe, Chewbacca, Han Solo, Princess Leia and more Star Wars characters as they retell “The Force Awakens”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adgnlbRWo_Y

Source: Disney

Disney has officially announced that “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” will be released digitally on April 1st and then on Blu-ray/DVD on April 5th!

The following announcement trailer shows never before seen footage including the rumored scene in which Kylo Ren enters The Millennium Falcon!

The following are exclusive features that are found on the Blu-Ray/DVD:

From Star Wars.com:

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is calling to you. And you can let it in this April.

As announced this morning by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger at The Walt Disney Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the epic movie will be available to own early on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on April 1. It comes home on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on April 5. The film shattered box office records upon its debut, eventually grossing over $926 million domestic and $2.05 billion worldwide. Featuring new heroes and villains, along with classic characters, thrilling action, and a heartfelt story, Star Wars: The Force Awakens connected with fans and deepened the mythology of Star Wars. Take a first look at disc packaging below!

Bonus features include*:

• Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey – For the first time, discover the complete story behind the making of The Force Awakens, revealed through in-depth footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers in this feature documentary
• The Story Awakens: The Table Read – Cast members familiar and new reflect on the memorable day they all first came together to read the movie’s script
• Building BB-8 – See how the filmmakers brought the newest droid to the screen, creating an instant fan favorite in the Star Wars universe
• Crafting Creatures – Watch movie magic as the filmmakers bring a cast of new creatures to life
• Blueprint of a Battle: The Snow Fight – Go deeper into the epic, climactic lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo Ren
• John Williams: The Seventh Symphony – The legendary composer shares personal insights of his work on Star Wars and The Force Awakens
• ILM: The Visual Magic of The Force – An insider’s look into the remarkable digital artistry of the movie’s visual effects.
• Force For Change – Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. See how the Star Wars: Force for Change initiative has united Star Wars fans all over the globe to help others
• Plus Deleted Scenes

* Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer

Note: The 3D version of Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be available later this year.

Here are pictures of various Blu-ray/DVD covers that will be available along with retailer exclusives:

Official Blu-ray Combo Pack:

Official DVD:

Exclusive Best Buy Steel Book Blu-ray:

The Best Buy Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Combo Pack features exclusive Steel Book Packaging.

Exclusive Target Blu-ray:

The Target Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Combo Pack comes with exclusive packaging and an added 20 minutes of bonus content, including never-before-seen interviews with Daisy Ridley and John Boyega and a deeper look at the movie’s costumes and weaponry.

Exclusive Wal-Mart Blu-ray:

The Walmart Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Combo Pack comes with exclusive BB-8 packaging and an exclusive Star Wars Galactic Connexions trading disc.

Source: Star Wars.com

UPDATE: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has officially crossed the $2 billion mark with a total world wide gross of $2,008,361,469. It is only the third film in history to gross over $2 billion.

Source: Box Office Mojo

Today, in its 50^th day of release, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is expected to cross the $900 million mark at the domestic box office. It is the only film in history to reach this milestone.

In addition, on Saturday (53^rd day of global release), Star Wars: The Force Awakens is expected to reach the $2 billion mark worldwide, becoming only the third film ever to do so and just the second to do it in original release.

“This is a historic moment for Star Wars, for Lucasfilm, and for Disney, and all of us here are extremely gratified to be a part of this journey with fans around the world who have made Star Wars: The Force Awakens such an extraordinary success,” said Alan Horn, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios. “The film’s achievements are truly astounding, and it’s our great honor to relaunch this cinematic galaxy not only for all the devoted decades-long fans but for a new generation who will keep the Star Wars legacy alive for many years to come.”

Through February 4, Star Wars: The Force Awakens has earned an estimated $899.1 million domestically and $1,095.6 million internationally for a global total of $1,994.7 million. Opening internationally December 16 and domestically December 18, Star Wars: The Force Awakens posted the all-time biggest global and domestic debuts with $528.9 million and $247.9 million respectively. Over the course of its eight-week run, it has set numerous other records, including:

• Biggest domestic preview gross ($57 million)
• Biggest opening day domestically ($119.1 million)
• Biggest domestic second weekend ($149.2 million)
• Biggest domestic third weekend ($90.2 million)
• Biggest opening week domestically ($390.8 million)
• Biggest opening weekend in 18 territories: U.K. (4-day), Australia, Russia, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Austria, Poland (3-day), Denmark (5-day), Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Croatia, Ukraine, Iceland, Serbia, New Zealand
• Fastest film to $1B globally (12 days)
• Biggest film of all time in the U.S. and the U.K.

Directed by J.J. Abrams, written by Lawrence Kasdan & J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt, and produced by Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk, Star Wars: The Force Awakens was named one of AFI’s top ten films of 2015 and has received five Academy Award nominations, for film editing, visual effects, sound editing, sound mixing, and for series composer John Williams’ original score.

The Star Wars Saga continues December 15, 2017, in Star Wars: Episode VIII, picking up in the wake of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Later this year, Rogue One, a new adventure detailing events prior to Star Wars: A New Hope, takes flight on December 16, 2016.

UPDATE: Amazon has removed the release date on their site to just a pre-order status.

Although not officially confirmed, Amazon customers have been notified this morning that they will receive their copy of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Blu-ray on April 5th. Amazon.com has also been updated their site to show the April 5th release date:

There have been rumors for weeks that April 5th was the official release date. Several brand new “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” merchandise items were announced for release for April 5th and that seemed like a pretty big red flag that more than likely the Blu-ray would be released the same day.

 

Expect to hear an official announcement from Disney regarding the release date along with the official cover for the Blu-ray/DVD and 3D Blu-ray.

Source: Furious Fanboys, Making Star Wars