Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and Legendary Pictures have officially announced and detailed their upcoming home entertainment releases of the ‘Warcraft’ movie which will arrive home early on Digital HD September 13, to be followed by the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray 3D, standard Blu-ray and DVD releases on September 27, 2016. Hit the jump to read the full announcement with bonus content listings, disc specs and more, along with artwork for the 4K UHD release and both Blu-ray editions.
EARNING OVER $400 MILLION AT THE GLOBAL BOX OFFICE AND BASED ON ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR GAME UNIVERSES OF ALL TIME
WARCRAFT
AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
4K ULTRA HDTM, BLU-RAY™ 3D, BLU-RAY™ , DVD AND ON DEMAND SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT AND LEGENDARY PICTURES
“A jaw-dropping masterpiece!” – Ricky Hayberg, Machinima
Universal City, California, July 28, 2016 – In a distant world, humankind faces extinction at the hands of a brutal enemy in the visually stunning epic, WARCRAFT, coming to Digital HD on September 13, 2016, and Blu-ray™ , Blu-ray™ 3D, 4K Ultra HD, DVD and On Demand on September 27, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Based on the global video game phenomenon from Blizzard Entertainment, WARCRAFT is a seamless blend of live action and awe-inspiring visual effects. All Blu-ray™ editions include over 90 minutes of bonus content, including deleted scenes, an exclusive stop-motion Warcraft comic, and several behind-the-scenes looks at stunts, visual effects, story origins, and more.
The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: Orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, an unlikely group of heroes is set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their families, their people and their home.
Directed by Duncan Jones (Moon, Source Code) and written by Charles Leavitt (In the Heart of the Sea, Blood Diamond) and Jones, WARCRAFT stars Travis Fimmel (“Vikings,” Maggie’s Plan), Paula Patton (Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Deja Vu), Dominic Cooper (Captain America: The First Avenger, Need for Speed) and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor, 3:10 to Yuma).
BLU-RAY™ EXCLUSIVES (Available on Blu-ray editions):
- WARCRAFT: Bonds of Brotherhood Motion Comic: Take an interactive journey through the official WARCRAFT graphic novel with a never-before-seen motion comic that brings the story of the film’s young heroes – Prince Llane, Captain Lothar and Guardian Medivh – to life in this unique experience.
- The World of Warcraft on Film: The “World of Warcraft” is much more than just a game – it is a cultural phenomenon as documented in this comprehensive multi-part feature focused on bringing the unique environs of WARCRAFT to film:
- The World of Talent: Fans can learn more about the casts’ reactions to being a part of the WARCRAFT film, how they prepared for their role and the challenges they encountered during filming.
- The World of VFX: The WARCRAFT universe wouldn’t exist without the tireless efforts of the VFX crew. Follow along with the filmmakers as they tell the story of how WARCRAFT came to life through VFX.
- Outfitting a World: Learn how the filmmakers worked with WETA workshop, Blizzard, and acclaimed costume designer Mayes Rubeo to create the weaponry and armor that must be familiar and otherworldly at the same time, all while creating a unique aesthetic for the film.
- The World of MOCAP: An overview of the creation of the Orcs and other digital characters from inception all the way through to the final execution. Through extensive footage of the actors in their MOCAP suits and live in-camera renderings during production, the audience will see the incredible effort that went into creating the Orcs.
- The World of Stunts: Though much of WARCRAFT was created through extensive VFX, the fight scenes and stunts had to be very real. In this featurette, fans can learn more about the extensive fight choreography and stunt work that fueled the film’s action from beginning to end.
- Madame Tussauds’ Featurette: Featurette on the making of the WARCRAFT wax figures by Madame Tussauds.
- WARCRAFT Teaser: An early teaser which premiered at San Diego Comic-Con in 2013.
BLU-RAY™ and DVD BONUS FEATURES:
- Deleted Scenes
- Gag Reel
- Origin Story
- The Fandom of WARCRAFT: Delve into the history and breadth of the fandom behind the game and film, as well as the way it has influenced pop culture.
- ILM: Behind the Magic of WARCRAFT: See some of the groundbreaking facial capture technology utilized by Industrial Lights & Magic to convey the emotion and depth of the visually impressive Orc characters in the film.
4K ULTRA HD
For the first time the film will also be available on 4K Ultra HD™ in a combo pack which includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray™ and Digital HD with UltraViolet. The 4K Ultra HDTM will include all bonus features on the Blu-ray disc.
- 4K Ultra HD™ is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HDTM features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio delivering a multidimensional sound experience.
- Blu-ray™ features high definition picture, theater quality surround sound and exclusive extras.
- DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet™ lets you watch movies anywhere, on any device. Users can instantly stream or download movies to watch on iPad®, iPhone®, Android™, smart TVs, connected Blu-ray™ players, game consoles and more.
FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Dominic Cooper, Ben Foster, Ben Schnetzer, Robert Kazinsky, Ruth Negga, Daniel Wu
Directed By: Duncan Jones
Written By: Charles Leavitt, Duncan Jones
Produced By: Stuart Fenegan, Alex Gartner, Charles Roven, Thomas Tull
Executive Produced By: Michael Morhaime, Brent O’Connor, Paul W. Sams, Jillian Share
Director of Photography: Simon Duggan
Production Designer: Gavin Bocquet
Edited By: Paul Hirsch
Composer: Ramin Djawadi
Costume Designer: Mayes C. Rubeo
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K DISC:
Street Date: September 27, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61180742 (US)/61180787 (CDN)
Layers: BD-66
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for extended sequences of intense fantasy violence
Languages/Subtitles: English/English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Atmos, Spanish and French Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 2 hours, 3 minutes
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: September 27, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61142684 (US)/ 61142677 (CDN)
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for extended sequences of intense fantasy violence
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1; Spanish and French Dolby Digital Surround 5.1
Run Time: 2 hours, 3 minutes
TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: September 27, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61142682 (US)/ 61142691 (CDN)
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for extended sequences of intense fantasy violence
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish and French Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 2 hours, 3 minutes
About Legendary Entertainment
Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to mainstream audiences with a targeted focus on the powerful fandom demographic. Through complete or joint ownership, Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world’s most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of more than $12 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more visit: www.legendary.com.
About Universal Pictures Home Entertainment:
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE- www.uphe.com) is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios. Universal Studios is a part of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
