After some rumors and leaks previously circulated, we now have the official confirmation for when Solo: A Star Wars Story will be debuting on home video! This morning StarWars.com revealed all the details, as well as a new teaser trailer.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2018
'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Officially Coming To Home Video On September 25th
After some rumors and leaks previously circulated, we now have the official confirmation for when Solo: A Star Wars Story will be debuting on home video! This morning StarWars.com revealed all the details, as well as a new teaser trailer.
Friday, August 26, 2016
Dave Filoni Examines Vader VS. Ahsoka In New Star Wars Rebels: Season Two Blu-ray Clip
We are now less than a month away from the premiere of season three of Star Wars Rebels! But before we get started with an all new season, we can take a look at back the the previous one with the Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two Blu-ray and DVD set, which hits retailers on Tuesday.
Today, IGN released a brand new clip from the Blu-ray which features executive producer Dave Filoni discussing the long awaited showdown between Ahsoka Tano and her former master Darth Vader in the season two finale. You can watch it below:
The Blu-ray and DVD editions will have a featurette about the duel, titled "From Apprentice to Adversary: Vader vs. Ahsoka." In addition, another featurette titled "Connecting the Galaxy: Rebels Season Two" will be included along with the previously released Rebels Recon episodes. Be on the lookout for our review of the Blu-ray here at the SWU.
Something else worth mentioning is some stunning concept art from season two that i09 released which gives us a glimpse into the design process of Darth Vader, Hondo Ohnaka and AP-5. You can see a few pieces below and the rest over on i09:
The season two Blu-ray and DVD is set for release on August 30th and season three will premiere on Disney XD on September 24th at 8:30PM ET/PT
Sources: IGN, i09
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
'The Force Awakens' 3D Blu-Ray Revealed
After months of speculation we finally have some solid details on the upcoming 3D Blu-ray version of Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Today, Entertainment Weekly announced that this new collector's edition box set will include four discs that feature not only the film itself, in 3D, but also a load of new bonus features. Along with all of the behind the scenes material that was released with the standard Blu-ray release, this edition will include even more previously unseen content, including an audio commentary track by director J.J. Abrams and some new deleted scenes. Furthermore, EW provides a full description of the included bonus features:
- A look at how sound technicians blend action with audio effects in the featurette Foley: A Sonic Tale.
- Sounds of the Resistance, another audio themed doc showing how the sound designers blended real recordings into otherworldly effects in the film.
- Deleted Scenes – While there were a handful of deleted footage on the original Blu-ray, this one promises even more “never-before-shared” scenes.
- Dressing the Galaxy – A look at how wardrobe designs from the original trilogy were retooled by costume designer Michael Kaplan to fit the galaxy three decades later.
- Daisy Ridley and John Boyega share a conversation in The Scavenger and the Stormtrooper, a featurette that was released only on the previous disc as an exclusive at Target stores.
- Inside the Armory – A tour of the various weapons and battle gear in the battle between the Resistance and The First Order.
The Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D Collector's Edition will hit retailer's shelves across the globe starting in October. It will be out in Holland and Sweden on October 31st, Italy & Spain on November 2nd, Australia on November 9th, The United States & Canada on November 15th, Brazil on November 16th and Germany on November 24th.
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Photo via: Furious Fanboys
Thursday, April 21, 2016
UK Fanbase Outraged At Lack of Bonus Content On The Force Awakens DVD Release
Less than a week has passed since Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released in the UK (April 18), and yet instead of celebrating the launch of Episode VII on multi media platforms, criticism has been levied against Disney and LucasFilm for the lack of bonus content accompanied with the DVD version of The Force Awakens.
According to the Independent, the DVD (which was priced at £9.99) included little more than the film. Whilst the Blu-Ray included both deleted scenes and a series of behind-the-scenes documentaries, and cost an extra £5.
One fan reported his view on the matter to The Mirror:
"I was really looking forward to this: I don't have a Blu-ray player, so was intending to use the digital download key to get the movie online. But there is no digital download with the UK version: the US version has this. Completely unacceptable and I can't think of a better way of driving people who WANT to buy a legitimate version to piracy sites. Idiots."
On Twitter and Amazon, some fans have expressed their fury at Disney for attempting to induce people to purchase the Blu-Ray. Their outcry also centres around the seeming misled promotion scandal, as many outlets have chosen not to overtly declare that the UK DVD release contains no documentaries or deleted scene content.
In an interview with The Guardian, a Disney spokesperson responded to the criticisms:
"As a company we are committed to seeking out the best ways to provide audiences with access to Disney content. Each territory is different, and we evaluate and enact distribution strategies on a market-by-market basis. In the UK this means we do not include extras across our DVD products. On Blu-ray and digital download offerings for 'The Force Awakens' are providing audiences with a wealth of extras including a special documentary, behind-the-scenes looks and much more that are now being enjoyed by thousands."
The frustration of fans is completely understandable, particularly when it feels like that market consumers are being pushed to spend more money by distributors. However, from a marketing standpoint, it makes sense for Disney to want to promote the more expensive version of The Force Awakens, which includes a better visualised and audio version of the film, and a monopoly in bonus content.
Source: The Independent
Source: The Independent
Monday, April 4, 2016
Video: StarWars.com Hosts Fan Q & A With Daisy Ridley
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is out now on Digital HD, and we're mere hours away from it's debut on Blu-ray and DVD! To celebrate the occasion, StarWars.com invited the actress behind Rey in the film, Daisy Ridley, to participate in a Q & A. Questions were submitted by fans on Facebook and Andi Gutierrez hosted the interview which took place live on the social media platform. Ridley answered a variety of questions ranging from what advice she would give to up and coming actors, to who had the most "fun" on set, and further discussing her experiences both on and off the sets of Episodes VII and VIII. You can watch the full video below:
Source: Star Wars(YouTube)
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
John Boyega Appears At 'Secrets Of The Force Awakens' Screening, Talks 'Episode VIII'
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is just days away from hitting Digital HD, Blu-ray and DVD making the hype real once more! To celebrate the upcoming release, the highly anticipated documentary "Secrets Of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey", which will be included with the Blu-ray, was screened in London earlier this week. In addition, Finn actor John Boyega surprised fans with an appearance and Q & A during the event. Lucasfilm has released a video which features Boyega at the screening discussing the documentary, describing a deleted scene and talking a bit about Episode VIII. You can watch that here:
What happens when John Boyega surprises Star Wars fans at the screening of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey documentary screening?
Posted by Star Wars on Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Additionally, Metro reports that during the Q & A, Boyega teased that his new co-star Kelly Marie Tran will have a big role in Episode VIII:
"John told the packed and delighted audience to look out for ‘Kelly’ in the next film – who he described as the ‘new star’ of Episode 8."
Tran's role in the film has remained a mystery, but it's nice to hear she will be a big part of the story, perhaps even as big as Rey and Finn. We're definitely looking forward to seeing what John's talking about when Star Wars: Episode VIII hits theaters December 15th, 2017.
Also, before he left, John took a moment to take a selfie with the crowd:
Probably the best selfie taken in house so far... @JohnBoyega @starwars @Disney #starwars #johnboyega pic.twitter.com/ghg9kKMpe5— Picturehouse Central (@CentralPictureH) March 30, 2016
Sources: Star Wars UK(Facebook), Metro
Photo via: BBC
Monday, March 28, 2016
New Clip From 'Secrets Of The Force Awakens' Doc Reveals Daisy Ridley's Audition
We're now just days away from getting Star Wars: The Force Awakens on home video, along with a ton of awesome bonus features. Arguably, the feature that fans are the most excited to see is the 70-minute behind the scenes documentary "The Secrets Of The Force Awakens" which promises an in-depth look at the film's production. Today, BuzzFeed has given us a new glimpse into the documentary with a new clip they just released. The short video focuses on the casting process for the character Rey and features director J.J. Abrams and other discussing how they came to select Daisy Ridley for the role. The clip even features a sneak peek at Daisy's audition. You can watch the clip by clicking here!
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens comes to Digital HD on April 1st and DVD & Blu-ray on April 5th!
Source: BuzzFeed
Monday, March 14, 2016
GMA Reveals Preview Of 'Secrets Of The Force Awakens' Documentary
The next big thing we have to look forward to from Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the film's release on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD early next month. The home video version will include a plethora of bonus features, one of which is a 70-minute behind the scenes documentary titled "Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey". The feature will be screened in its entirety today at the South By South West festival in Austin, Texas, and in conjunction, Good Morning America has released a preview of it. Airing during this morning's broadcast of GMA, the clip gives rapid fire looks at never before seen behind the scenes footage, such as John Boyega's audition tape, interviews with Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley, and a closer look at the film's most emotional scene with words from the actors who performed it; Adam Driver and Harrison Ford. You can check out the full video below:
Lucasfilm also released a teaser for the documentary on the official Star Wars YouTube Channel, check it out below
Star Wars: The Force Awakens arrives on Digital HD on April 1st and Blu-ray and DVD on April 5th!
Source: ABC News(YouTube)
Friday, March 11, 2016
Clip From 'The Force Awakens' Blu-Ray Table Read Featurette Released
It's time to get hyped for Star Wars: The Force Awakens once again as approach the film's debut on Digital HD on April 1st and Blu-ray & DVD on April 5th! Included with the film itself will be an assortment of bonus features that will take us behind the scenes of the Oscar nominated film. Among the things included will be a featurette titled "The Story Awakens: The Table Read", which details that when the entire main cast came together to read the script for the first time. Just moments ago Lucasfilm released a clip from the featurette on Facebook which you can check out below. It features new, never before seen looks at the cast and crew at Pinewood Studios on the fateful day, and even gives us a taste of Mark Hamill's narration(fun fact: Mark read all of the narration for the script due to his character not having any lines).
Only 3 weeks until you can bring home Star Wars: The Force Awakens: di.sn/6009Bdsb5
Posted by Star Wars Movies on Friday, March 11, 2016
Other featurettes on the Blu-ray include a 70-minute documentary titled Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey, as well as Building BB-8 and John Williams: The Seventh Symphony, among others.
Source: Star Wars Movies (Facebook)
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Report: Bonus Footage With The Target Exclusive 'The Force Awakens' Blu-Ray Will Be Digital Only
We are now less than a month away from Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens coming to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD. Recently it was revealed that three retailer exclusives would be available at Walmart, Target, Best Buy and the Disney Store, each of which would include unique special features. The Target exclusive quickly became a fan favorite because it includes twenty minutes of bonus behind the scenes footage. Now, thanks to Yakface, we have learned that there is a bit of a catch to this.
@Sandman804 on Twitter shared a screenshot of an email they recently received from Target concerning the Blu-ray. In it, Target explains that the bonus content will not be distributed on an extra disc. Instead, a code and URL will be included in the packaging that will allow owners to download the content via Disney Movies Anywhere. You can see the email below:
— Sandy Moore III (@Sandman804) March 9, 2016
So, the content will be accessible to those who buy the Target exclusive Blu-ray, it just won't be on a physical disc. I don't necessarily see this as a problem, but it is nice to know this prior to buying.
Regardless of your choice, The Force Awakens will be available on Blu-ray and DVD April 5th, and digital HD five days earlier on April 1st.
Source: Yakface
Friday, February 19, 2016
Report: 'The Force Awakens' Blu-Ray To Include Three Discs
Now that Star Wars: The Force Awakens is beginning to make its way out of theaters we can look ahead to home video release. Today our friends at Jedi News stumbled upon some interesting info on the listing for the film on Blu-Ray.com. According to the site, it will be a three disc set, including 2 Blu-rays and a DVD, along with Google Play and iTunes digital copies. They speculate that this could mean that we'll be getting at least one disc fully devoted to bonus features. You can see a screenshot of the listing below:
Considering all the deleted scenes we've heard about thus far, it would be awesome to see them all featured on a bonus disc along with plenty of other behind the scenes content. The Force Awakens is reportedly hitting home video on April 5th. Of course, we have to take all this info with a grain of salt until we get an official announcement from Lucasfilm.
Source: Blu-Ray.com
Via: Jedi News
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Report: 'The Force Awakens' Coming To Home Video April 5th
Now that everyone has seen The Force Awakens at least 10 times the film is beginning to move out of theaters, which means we can look ahead to a time when we can enjoy the movie in the comfort of our own homes. Today the release date for The Force Awakens Blu-ray surfaced and it looks like we won't have to wait that long. Furious Fanboys reports that Amazon sent an email to those who had pre-ordered The Force Awakens which revealed the date of release for the Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD versions to be April 5th. Further confirmation came from the listing for The Force Awakens on Amazon.com:
So there you have it. You'll be able to watch The Force Awakens on your TV, tablet or phone in a little over 2 months. I know I certainly can't wait!
Source: Amazon
Via: Furious Fanboys
Friday, August 28, 2015
Star Wars Rebels: Season One DVD/Blu-Ray Trailer Released
Earlier today we learned more about season two of Star Wars Rebels, now let's take a step back and talk the first season. Season one is coming to Blu-ray and DVD in just a few days on September 1st and the official Star Wars YouTube channel just revealed a trailer for the release. The narration teases exclusive bonus content which includes Rebels Recon, Star Wars Rebels: The Ultimate guide, an extended preview of season two and even more content on Blu-ray. You can watch the trailer below:
We will have a full review of the season one Blu-ray coming very soon, so keep it here on StarWarsUnderworld.com!
Source: Star Wars(YouTube)
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Original Six Films To Be Re-Released In Blu-Ray Steelbooks (Updated!)
With Episode VII: The Force Awakens only mere months away from release, now is the perfect time to revisit the first six films of the Saga, or for some, view them for the very first time. Lucasfilm has just announced a new way to enjoy the Prequel and Original Trilogies with upcoming re-release that puts the films in some limited edition packaging. Beginning November 10th episodes I-VI will be available in a commemorative Blu-ray steelbooks.
Each film will be available separately in stunning new tin packaging featuring a character from each film prominently on the cover; Darth Maul for The Phantom Menace, Yoda for Attack Of The Clones, General Grievous for Revenge Of The Sith, Darth Vader for A New Hope, a Stormtrooper for The Empire Strikes Back and Emperor Palpatine for Return Of The Jedi All the films will be available in a "complete saga" set on October 13th, which features three extra discs that include 40 hours of previously released bonus features, encased in a Darth Vader tin. Each film will also include it's original audio commentary with George Lucas and others, along with commentary from archival interviews with the cast & crew. They will all be available for pre-order this Friday, August 7th. You can check out all the steelbook artwork below:
Even though it seems rather redundant to release the films on Blu-ray yet again, this is actually the first time each movie has been available individually on Blu-ray. Previously all six films together and each each trilogy were released on Blu-ray back in 2011. Now and soon-to-be fans will have the option to buy each episode on at a time if they choose.
Source: StarWars.com
Update: The official German 20th Century Fox Facebook page has shared some photos that give us a look at the inside of film's tin. You can check them out here:
Frisch eingetroffen! Die Star Wars Blu-ray Steelbooks sind da, wie gefallen sie euch? Ab 9.11. im Handel, die...
Posted by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Germany on Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Monday, August 3, 2015
Rumor: 'The Force Awakens' DVD/Blu-Ray To Be Released April 26th, 2016
By: Dominic Jones
Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens is still four months away from being theaters and already there are whispers about when we'll be able to own the movie on home media. Our friends over at Jedi News are hearing that the DVD and Blu-ray of The Force Awakens will hit shelves on April 26th, 2015.
This would make sense as April 26th is a Tuesday, which is when Blu-rays and DVDs typically are released. Hopefully this is a worldwide release, so that fans all over the world can enjoy whatever extras that Lucasfilm might choose to include in the release.
As always, this is just a rumor until confirmed or denied by Lucasfilm or Disney.
Friday, June 26, 2015
Star Wars: Rebels Season One Coming This Fall On DVD & Blu-Ray
By Ciaran Duggan,
The captivating Season
Two Premiere, Siege of Lothal, may well have whet our appetite for new Star
Wars: Rebels episodes, it is important not to forget that thirteen amazing
episodes of the hit show have already aired on Disney XD. And now, these
StarWars.com has unveiled that we won’t have to wait long to acquire these
episodes in stores!
On September 1st,
Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season ONE
will be released on both DVD & Blu-Ray. All thirteen episodes of season one
will be ready to watch at your disposal [including the hit Season One Premiere,
Spark of Rebellion]. In addition, you will be able to watch exclusive bonus
content, interviews with the cast and crew.
This is a piece of content that you
will not want to miss out on. Whether you are new to Star Wars: Rebels or you just want to relive the epic first season
of the hit TV series, there can be no doubt that you will want to add to this
to your DVD/Blu-Ray collection.
You can find out more details of the Press Release by following the link below.
Friday, June 5, 2015
Report: Star Wars Rebels: Season One Blu-Ray Coming September 1st
Great news, Star Wars Rebels fans! It looks as though we will be able to add season one of the hit series to our Blu-ray collections soon! Yakface is reporting that they have found a placeholder listing for Rebels season one on Amazon.com that's due for release on September 1st. No cover art is included, but a it is listed at $45.99 with pre-order option is available and a run time of 450 minutes.
We will update you when Lucasfilm or Disney makes an official announcement about this release, which should come soon!
Source: Amazon
Via: Yakface
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Confirmed: The Clone Wars 'Lost Missions' Coming To Blu-ray November 11th
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| Official cover artwork. |
It's finally official! After months of anticipation, Star Wars: The Clone Wars fans now know when they can get their hands on the Blu-ray and DVD copies of the final season of the four-time Emmy award winning series. Season six, or The Lost Missions as it's been dubbed, will be coming to home video November 11th, 2014! In a press release from Disney and Lucasfilm it was revealed that the release will include a "Never Before Seen 16-Minute Documentary Covering All Six Seasons" and the Blu-ray(not the DVD) will include four additional story reel episodes. It's unclear if those episodes will be the same ones that were released on StarWars.com a few weeks back, or completely new material.
Also included is a synopsis for the season:
"Against a backdrop of ever-shifting loyalties, uneasy alliances and ancient hostilities, the conflict between the Republic and the Separatists ramps up, setting the stage for Darth Sidious’ ultimate act of treachery against the Jedi. In these uncertain times, some of the deepest mysteries of the light and dark sides of the Force are revealed as an intrepid clone trooper uncovers a shocking conspiracy, Anakin Skywalker’s closest relationship is tested to its limits, and Master Yoda makes a discovery that could forever change the balance of power in the galaxy."
And in case you needed a reminder about how amazing this season was, here's the trailer:
And if you're too impatient to wait for the Blu-ray, you can always catch The Lost Missions right now on Netflix, iTunes and Amazon!
Saturday, August 30, 2014
In Case You Missed It: August 23rd - 30th, 2014
By: Benjamin Hart
ICYMI is back with another week's worth of Star Wars news and awesomeness. Clips and info about Star Wars Rebels continues to pour in, more Ice Bucket shenanigans, Comics, Blu-rays and Palpatine Clones... oh my! Read on and get caught up....
This Week's 3-minute 'Rebels' Short Features Zeb
Zeb takes a detour during a mission, and up tangling with some Imperial troops. Read more...
Greg Ellis Confirms Role In 'Rebels'
He's been in everything from Star Trek to The Clone Wars, and now he's coming Rebels. Read more...
Clip From Upcoming 'Rebels' Short Released
We get a sneak peek at next short. Read more...
New Clip From 'Star Wars Rebels: Spark Of Rebellion'
An awesome new clip has leaked featuring the entire Rebels crew. Read more....
First Six 'Star Wars Rebels' Episode Titles, Writers, and Directors Revealed
We now the names of the first few Rebels episodes, and who made them. Read more...
New 'Rebels' Timeline Video
If, by chance, Rebels is the first Star Wars content you'll be seeing, this is the video for you. Read more...
Did Lucasfilm Confirm Rian Johnson's Involvement in Star Wars?
Lucasfilm may have finally let it slip what we've been knowing for some time now. Read more...
Preliminary DVD/Blu-ray Artwork For Clone Wars Season Six Revealed
We're getting closer to a home video release for The Clone Wars' last season. Here's what might be on the cover. Read more...
'Star Wars Legends Epic Collection' Announced
The Legendary Star Wars comics created by Dark Horse will live on thanks to Marvel. Read more...
Rumor: Identity of Episode VII Villain Revealed
Could a familiar character be returning as the villain of the Sequels? Read more...
Also check out....
The latest SWU Podcast, featuring discussions about the final issue of Darth Maul: Son Of Dathomir, Rebels, The Sequel Trilogy and Legends.
Dominic's spoiler free review of the Star Wars Rebels premiere Spark of Rebellion!
An all new Customizing Corner by Darth Daddy, featuring the works of Whiskeytango/
Tidbits:
- Lego Star Wars invades France!
- Read the first 50 pages of Star Wars: A New Dawn!
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Report: Preliminary DVD/Blu-ray Artwork For Clone Wars Season Six Revealed
We may be that much closer to a home video releases of the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, also know as "The Lost Missions". The 13 episode season premiered on Netflix in March of this year and streamed exclusively there until later coming to several other online platforms. Fans have become increasingly anxious as of late about getting completing their Clone Wars Disc collection. Last week we received word that the Season 6 was listed on the German Amazon site. Today, Star Wars-Union alerted us to the fact that those listings have been updated with preliminary artwork for both the DVD and Blu-ray releases, which you can see above and below:
Remember, this is only the German version, and preliminary art at that, so it could still change. We have had no word yet about when a home video release can be expected in the rest of the World, but we will be sure share that info when it surfaces. The release date for these sets are still November 20th, so perhaps we will know more by then.
Source: Amazon
Via: Star Wars-Union
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