Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-Ray and Digital Release Details Revealed

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-Ray and Digital Release Details Revealed

Your Wallet is About to Join the Light Side!

By Alex Burns

Disney have revealed an extensive list of details for the upcoming releases of Star Wars The Force Awakens on home video. When we say extensive we really do mean it, there are numerous alternate editions of the film for fans to collect. The seventh episode of the Star Wars saga will be available digitally from April 1 and on Blu-Ray and DVD from April 5 in the US and Canada but for us schmucks here in the UK there's a bizarre wait until April 18th... say what!? Swiftly moving on, check out the announcement trailer and complete variant listings below.



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
 

The Force Awakens blew the box office to space dust with an epic theatrical run that amassed over $926 million domestically in the United States and $2.05 billion worldwide. Combine that with an estimated $3 Billion in merchandising profits and it's no wonder Disney are going all out for the home video release!

 

UK retailer Zavvi is offering up a choice between the light and the dark side with these classy covers.

 

 

 Plus you can also go for a stylish Steelbook featuring Kylo-Ren and Captain Phasma.

 

 

Target are offering up this face filled number which comes complete with some glorious interior artwork and crucially additional bonus content - 20 minutes of never-before-seen content including interviews with Daisy Ridley and John Boyega as well as a more insight into the costumes and weapons in the movie.

 

 

Walmart are going with the latest Star Wars mascot with a special BB-8 edition that also comes with a Star Wars Galactic Connexions Trading Disc.

 

 Choose you must. Which one will you? I wonder.