STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (2015): Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD Trailer, Specs, & Release Date

Star Wars The Force Awakens Home Release Trailer, Specifications, and Release Date. Details on the Star Wars: The Force Awakens‘ Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD have been released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment along with a in-home release trailer. All of the released materials herald the release of Star Wars 7 on April 5, 2016. The Digital HD version will be available a few days earlier on April 1, 2016. The 3D version of the film will be available later this year.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Blu-ray cover

Star Wars: The Force Awakens‘ Blu-ray cover

The special features for the Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens home release, as one would expect, are extensive:

• 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

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, as a means of rewarding its retailers (Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Disney Store) and fans, are offering special editions (not those special editions) of Star Wars: The Force Awakens to disc purchasers. Each edition will have something unique about it.

Disney Store disc package will come with an exclusive lithograph (while supplies last).

Target will get exclusive packaging and twenty minutes of additional bonus content including interviews and a look at the weapons and costumes of the film.

Target Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Best Buy will come with an exclusive SteelBook packaging.

Best Buy Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Walmart will come with an exclusive “Star Wars Galactic Connexions trading disc.” The set will be housed in a special BB-8 package.

Walmart Star Wars: The Force Awakens

J.J. Abrams‘ Star Wars: The Force Awakens stars Oscar Issac, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Harrison Ford, Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Andy Serkis, Crystal Clarke, Pip Anderson, Mark Hamill, Gwendoline Christie, Domhnall Gleeson, Greg Grunberg, Warwick Davis, Lupita Nyong’o, and Max von Sydow.

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens In-Home Trailer