We have some news from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment regarding the home entertainment releases of the ‘Assassin’s Creed’ movie. The film will be available to own early on Digital HD beginning March 10, and will be followed by the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray and DVD releases which will arrive on March 21, 2017. Continue on after the jump to read the full announcement for the release including bonus content listings, disc specs and more.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE TIME HAS COME FOR GAMERS EVERYWHERE TO EMBRACE THE CREED.
ASSASSIN’S CREED ARRIVES ON DIGITAL HD MARCH 10, 4K ULTRA HD,
BLU-RAY™, 3D BLU-RAY & DVD MARCH 21
With Over 90 Minutes of Behind-the-Scenes Footage,Featurettes and Immersive Action,
It’s Time to Plug into the Animus Like Never Before.
LOS ANGELES, CA – Enter the Animus and dive deeper into the action when Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment releases Assassin’s Creed on Digital HD on March 10 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, 3D Blu-ray™ and DVD on March 21. Ubisoft®’s blockbuster video game franchise is brought to life in this new powerful storyline, along with an arsenal of action and adventure, and continues with more than 90 minutes of high-powered unrelenting bonus features.
Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard star in this action-adventure film based on the critically acclaimed video game franchise. Through a technology that unlocks his memories, Callum (Fassbender) discovers he is a descendant of an ancient line of Assassins. Transformed by the past, Callum begins to gain the knowledge and physical skills needed to topple the Templar’s quest for world domination in the present day. Assassin’s Creed is a “beautiful cinematic experience that transcends its video game origins in every way.” (Andrew Freund, Dish Nation, Fox-TV)
An all-star cast is led by Academy Award® nominee Michael Fassbender* (Cal), Academy Award® winner Marion Cotillard** (Sofia), and Academy Award® winner Jeremy Irons*** (Rikkin). Directed by Justin Kurzel****, a Cannes’ Jury Prize winner, Assassin’s Creed transforms the popular video game franchise into a must-have film for any avid gaming and action-film enthusiast.
Assassin’s CreedBlu-ray™,DVD and Digital HD Special Features
Fans of the beloved game can achieve 100% synchronization with more than 90 minutes of special features. Michael Fassbender along with the cast and filmmakers of Assassin’s Creed discuss adapting the iconic video game series to the big screen and show never before seen footage from production.
- Take the Pledge: Behind the Scenes of Assassin’s Creed – Join the Brotherhood as you go behind the scenesof Assassin’s Creed in a five-part documentary:
- Legacy of Assassin’s Creed – Justin Kurzel, Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard discuss the legacy of the iconic video game franchise and the original story created for the film
- Becoming an Assassin – Michael Fassbender and the rest of the cast explore the training required to become master assassins
- Tools of the Trade– The filmmakers discuss the inspiration behind the design of the costumes, hoods and weapons, as well as the signature hidden blades
- In the Realm of Realism– The Assassin’s Creed cast and crew discuss the recreation of 15th century Spain, as well as modern-day Abstergo
- Swift Moves and Stealth Maneuvers – An inside look at the incredible team behind the film’s action sequences, defying gravity with parkour and “leap of faith” stunts
- Deleted Scenes Conversation with Justin Kurzel& Christopher Tellefsen – Director Justin Kurzel and Editor Christopher Tellefsen look back on the scenes that didn’t quite make the cut
- Deleted Scenes Conversation with Justin Kurzel– Join Director Justin Kurzel and his key collaborators on Assassin’s Creed as they look back on the process of crafting the film
- Gallery& More! – Photos from the set, concept, costumes and weapons art
*Academy Award® nominee for Best Lead Actor in Steve Jobs and Best Supporting Actor in Twelve Years a Slave
**Academy Award® win for Best Lead Actress in La môme
***Academy Award® win for Best Actor in Reversal of Fortune
****Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize win of the Critics Week – Special Mention for Snowtown
Assassin’s CreedBlu-ray™& Blu-ray™ 3D:
Street Date: March 21, 2017
Screen Format: Widescreen 16:9 (2.39:1)
Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, English Descriptive Audio 5.1
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English / French / Spanish
Total Run Time: Approximately 115 minutes
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Closed Captioned: Yes
Assassin’s Creed 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray™:
Street Date: March 21, 2017
Screen Format: Widescreen 16:9 (2.39:1)
Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio 5.1
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English / French / Spanish
Total Run Time: Approximately 115 minutes
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Closed Captioned: Yes
Assassin’s CreedDVD:
Street Date: March 21, 2017
Screen Format: Widescreen 16:9 (2.39:1)
Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1, English Descriptive Audio 5.1
Spanish Surround Dolby Digital 2.0, French Surround Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles: English / French / Spanish
Total Run Time: Approximately 115 minutes
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Closed Captioned: Yes
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About Ubisoft Motion Pictures
Ubisoft Motion Pictures’ mission is to expand the rich worlds of Ubisoft’s award-wining video games into new areas of entertainment, including film, television and theme parks. The company partners with top creative talent to develop original stories, staying true to the core values of each franchise and to Ubisoft’s commitment to create immersive, quality entertainment experiences
Ubisoft Motion Pictures’ first feature film, “Assassin’s Creed” opened in theaters December 21, 2016 starring Academy Award® nominee Michael Fassbender and Academy Award® winner Marion Cotillard, produced along with New Regency Productions, DMC Films and The Kennedy/Marshall Company and distributed by 20th Century Fox. Five other feature films are currently in development, including, “Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell” starring Academy Award® nominee Tom Hardy with New Regency Productions, “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon” with Michael Bay and Warner Brothers Pictures, “Rabbids” with Sony Pictures Entertainment, “Watch Dogs” with Sony Pictures Entertainment and New Regency Productions, and “Tom Clancy’s The Division” starring Academy Award® nominees Jessica Chastain and Jake Gyllenhaal. “Rabbids Invasion,” an animated television series co-produced with France Televisions and Nickelodeon Productions, is currently in its third season and airs in more than 50 countries.
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