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[-griffy-]

So, if I buy the blu-ray, do I get an iTunes copy as well?

If it is like other Disney releases, then not only do you get an iTunes copy but once you connect it to your Disney Movies Anywhere account you get an iTunes, Amazon, VUDU, Google Play and Microsoft version.

I actually bought the iTunes releases of the OT and got Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi on the other services too (A New Hope isn't part of the deal since the distribution rights are wonky).

EDIT: They just put a trailer for the home video release up on Twitter, probably hit YouTube momentarily.

YouTube


And article on StarWars.com.

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, and is coming home on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on April 5.

Digital: April 1
Blu-ray/DVD: April 5

Packaged with the film is a galaxy of bonus content that will take fans inside the making of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, including an in-depth documentary, featurettes, and more. Secrets will be revealed through extensive footage, never-before-seen deleted scenes, and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers. 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
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.

TARGET – 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
WALMART – 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
BEST BUY – The Best Buy Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Combo Pack features exclusive SteelBook Packaging

 

[excelsiorlef]

If it is like other Disney releases, then not only do you get an iTunes copy but once you connect it to your Disney Movies Anywhere account you get an iTunes, Amazon, VUDU, Google Play and Microsoft version.

I actually bought the iTunes releases of the OT and got Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi on the other services too (A New Hope isn't part of the deal since the distribution rights are wonky).

EDIT: They just put a trailer for the home video release up on Twitter, probably hit YouTube momentarily.

YouTube


And article on StarWars.com.

I wish we had a commentary track with the new trio.

 

[mcfrank]

If it is like other Disney releases, then not only do you get an iTunes copy but once you connect it to your Disney Movies Anywhere account you get an iTunes, Amazon, VUDU, Google Play and Microsoft version.

I actually bought the iTunes releases of the OT and got Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi on the other services too (A New Hope isn't part of the deal since the distribution rights are wonky).

EDIT: They just put a trailer for the home video release up on Twitter, probably hit YouTube momentarily.

YouTube


And article on StarWars.com.

That is good to know. Not sure if I will be able to hold out the 4 days to keep from just pulling the trigger on iTunes though.

I wish we had a commentary track with the new trio.

Agreed, but at least the documentary is long.

 

[Anth0ny]

christ, that box with the art making up the star wars logo wasn't placeholder? yikes


I love how children's books get better art than the actual blu ray of the film lol:

 

[-griffy-]

christ, that box with the art making up the star wars logo wasn't placeholder? yikes

I'd wager that's just the slip cover and the actual Blu-ray case is the theatrical poster.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Split bump. Decidedly new news, new thread.

I want the steelbook. But not a fan of the cover art. Sigh.

 

[Toa TAK]

Damn dude. I wish Target didn't keep getting exclusive featurettes.

 

[Scorpion Soldier]

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

Yes!!! (Not the delay, but it was looking like we weren't getting it at all.)

 

[Vashetti]

Any news for other countries yet? UK here.

 

[backflip10019]

So what is the release date? Don't see it anywhere.

April 1 digital. April 5 BR/DVD. Should be in the OP somewhere.

 

[Shaanyboi]

Steelbook is a totally half-assed version of the rest of the series. Putting Phasma on the back? Come on...

 

[Cross-Section]

Cool to see that we're finally getting that 'Kylo on the Falcon' scene. Descriptions of it have been floating around the leak sites for what seems like forever.

 

[ElfArmy177]

So what is the release date? Don't see it anywhere.

April 1 digital. April 5 BR/DVD. Should be in the OP somewhere.

Me either

 

[NealMcCauley]

Any word on tech specs?

 

[mcfrank]

BB-8 Cover it is.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

Exclusive retailer packaging and bonus content.

I hate video games movies. :/


Anyway, I'm ready for the release otherwise.

 

[Marty Chinn]

Meh, DVD has the best cover art. Best Buy has the best physical style case. Target has the best content with the worst physical style case.

Guess I'm going with Target since they're the cheapest and has the best content. I hope the content is physically included and not a digital download like The Good Dinosaur. I feel ripped off about that.

 

[jackdoe]

Damnit. They're pulling the double dip nonsense with this one.

 

[CloudyTuba]

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

Motherfuckers want me to buy this twice! Lord give me strength to endure haha
Will try to wait for that version.

I know Target has has special extras for previous releases, but I don't know how they work. Are they actually on disc or are they just a download?

 

[BTM]

In for the BB-8 cover

 

[-griffy-]

So what is the release date? Don't see it anywhere.

April 1 digital. April 5 BR/DVD. Should be in the OP somewhere.

Added to the OP now that it became its own thread.

Split bump. Decidedly new news, new thread.

I want the steelbook. But not a fan of the cover art. Sigh.

I'll probably get the Steelbook just because I like those (unless it's a whole ordeal trying to actually track one down like Mad Max). Though I do like how the Target version folds out with the added art, even if the cover itself is kind of uninspired:

 

[JDB]

Wish the steelbook would have looked the same as the OT/PT steelbooks.

 

[Matticers]

That's so lame that they delayed the 3D version. I always like getting the most complete version of my favorite movies but they know they'll get people to double dip on a movie like this if they release it later.

Hopefully some store releases a lenticular cover for this version. I love me some lenticulars.

 

[Marty Chinn]

I know Target has has special extras for previous releases, but I don't know how they work. Are they actually on disc or are they just a download?

They usually are physically included, however The Good Dinosaur was digital only so now I can no longer rely on that. I feel burned without them telling me it was digital only.

 

[GavinUK86]

I hope the UK Blu-ray includes all the extra stuff. We sometimes get the half-assed versions.

 

[jackdoe]

That's so lame that they delayed the 3D version. I always like getting the most complete version of my favorite movies but they know they'll get people to double dip on a movie like this if they release it later.

Hopefully some store releases a lenticular cover for this version. I love me some lenticulars.

If I knew for a fact that the 3D version wouldn't come with extra features, I'd jump on the 2D release. But I have the sinking feeling that it will be an "Ultimate Edition" release with more special features.

 

[RSTEIN]

Kanye going to pirate bay for Rey

 

[Alex_Mexico]

So what is the release date? Don't see it anywhere.

April 1 digital. April 5 BR/DVD. Should be in the OP somewhere.

Why do they release the digital versions before? You'd think they'd wanna drive the higher priced Blu-ray sales up instead they cannibalize them by releasing the digital version first. Why?

 

[Afro Samurai]

Out in 4K?

 

[neurosyphilis]

Even though BB-8 sucks, that cover looks sick. The only movies I own are IV-VI and I-III, so this will be a day 1 buy.

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

Black bar at the top of the covers made me think they were putting it out on 4k Bluray. Now I'm disappointed that they aren't.

 

[Vashetti]

Any word on tech specs?

Video is obviously 1080p
Audio is DTS-HD MA 7.1

Out in 4K?

A Disney employee said a week or so ago at some conference that they're not interested in putting out 2K upscales on 4K UHD Blu-ray, and The Force Awakens was finished in 2K.

Disney haven't announced any other titles for a 4K UHD Blu-ray release either. They're taking a wait and see approach, seeing if the format takes off enough to support it.

 

[peppermints]

So Amazon will be getting just the standard edition I take it?

 

[Scorpion Soldier]

Looks like the DVD and Blu-ray won't feature the IMAX footage in full:

DISC SPECIFICATIONS:
FEATURE RUN TIME: Approximately 136 min.
RATING: PG-13 in U.S.; PG in CE; G in CF
ASPECT RATIO: Blu-ray Feature Film = 2.40:1
DVD Feature Film = 2.40:1
AUDIO: Blu-ray = English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
DVD = English, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio Language Tracks
LANGUAGES: English, French & Spanish
SUBTITLES: English SDH, French & Spanish

Hoping the 3D version at least correct this later. Hate it when they leave out the IMAX footage.

 

[Gray Matter]

Got the blu-ray preordered on Amazon, can't wait to watch it (again!).

 

[mcfrank]

Why do they release the digital versions before? You'd think they'd wanna drive the higher priced Blu-ray sales up instead they cannibalize them by releasing the digital version first. Why?

Pretty sure the profit margins are much higher on digital copies.

Even though BB-8 sucks

What?

 

[CMojicaAce]

Was going to go with the steel book but I'm not really a fan of the cover art. Think I'll go with Target's version.

 

[-griffy-]

Even though BB-8 sucks

The fuck is this nonsense.

 

[haikira]

Any word on UK dates?

I see it's April 18th on Amazon in the UK, though I'm not sure if that's an old placeholder.

 

[bigwinnerx]

So the physical copies with included digital copies, will any retailer email a code on April 1 or is the only way to watch on April 1 a straight up digital only purchase?

With Mad Max, I received a digital code via email from best buy but I can't remember if there was a staggered physical/digital release like here.

 

[JimJamJones]

I'll get the steelbook, though the regular Blu-Ray has the best cover art.

Even though BB-8 sucks

 

[NealMcCauley]

Video is obviously 1080p
Audio is DTS-HD MA 7.1

Thanks. Thought it would have been a Dolby track since Bad Robot was involved.

 

[BFIB]

Man, this hasn't even hit my 2nd run theaters yet, and its out in early April on Blu-Ray.

 

[Chamber]

Day 1, will double dip for 3D.

Even though BB-8 sucks, that cover looks sick. The only movies I own are IV-VI and I-III, so this will be a day 1 buy.

 

[Liquidsnake]

Well I just asked for two days off

 

[RPGCrazied]

Can you preorder any of this anywhere?

I'm shocked at still not going to see this in the theater. And managed to not spoil the plot for myself.

 

[LevelNth]

Even though BB-8 sucks, that cover looks sick. The only movies I own are IV-VI and I-III, so this will be a day 1 buy.

 

[mattp]

man, what an (unsurprisingly) underwhelming bunch of releases
stupid retailer exclusives. boring covers

i'm curious what the running time is on the main documentary

 

[Majine]

I want it in 4K, damn it!

 

[Vashetti]

I want it in 4K, damn it!

It was finished in 2K, and Disney isn't interested in putting out 2K upscales, so you'll be waiting a long time.