The Force Awakens Gets Double-Dipped on Blu-ray
For some this is probably not so surprising, but it might also be a little disappointing. Walt Disney and Lucasfilm officially revealed today that there will be a double-dipping of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on Blu-ray. This is being done in the form of a 3D Collector’s Edition that hits the shelves this fall. If you are a bit disappointed by the features or how the last Blu-ray edition of the film was somewhat lacking, then this will probably be the version you really wanted.
This will be the 3D Blu-ray version of the film. But not only that, this set will feature a brand-new audio commentary track with director and co-writer J.J. Abrams. This is a feature the initial Blu-ray release lacked. There will also be other new bonus features, including additional deleted scenes, more behind-the-scenes footage with the cast and crew, and more. You can check out the full list of bonus features below:
- Audio Commentary with J.J. Abrams – Enter the mind of visionary director J.J. Abrams as he reveals the creative and complex choices made while developing the first film in the new Star Wars trilogy.
- Foley: A Sonic Tale – Foley artists, consisting of old pros and new talent, unite to bring the world of Star Wars: The Force Awakens alive through the matching of sound to action.
- Sounds of the Resistance – Hear how the epic sound design of Star Wars: The Force Awakens moves the Star Wars legacy forward.
- Deleted Scenes – View never-before-shared scenes that didn’t make the film’s final cut.
- Dressing the Galaxy – Costume designer Michael Kaplan reveals how the costumes of the original Star Wars movies were re-envisioned for a new generation.
- The Scavenger and the Stormtrooper: A Conversation with Daisy Ridley and John Boyega – The two new stars share the thrill of working together on the adventure of a lifetime and becoming part of the Star Wars legacy.
- Inside the Armory – Take a fascinating tour through the design and creation of the weaponry in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
- Classic Bonus Features – These offerings from the April release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens include the complete story behind the making of the film, an unforgettable cast table read, insights from legendary composer John Williams, and deleted scenes, as well as features that dig deeper into the creation of new characters such as BB-8, the design of the climactic lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo Ren, the film’s remarkable digital artistry, and the Star Wars: Force for Change global aid initiative.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D Collector’s Edition arrives on Blu-ray on October 31 in the US and November 15 in Canada.