Wednesday, February 22, 2017

BREAKING: 'Rogue One' To Be Released On Digital HD March 24th, Blu-Ray April 4th

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By: Benjamin Hart

After we've all had a chance to see Rogue One: A Star Wars Story multiple times in theaters, the next thing we have to look forward to is watching the film in the comfort of our own homes. Lucasfilm has just announced when we can experience the legendary theft of the Death Star plans on home video!


Rogue One will be available on Blu-ray, DVD and on-demand starting April 4th, and those want to get it a week earlier can download on digital HD starting March 24th. They revealed the cover art for the Blu-ray and DVD, along descriptions for a collection of bonus features(which may vary by retailer) that will be included:

  • A Rogue Idea – Hear how ILM’s John Knoll came up with the movie’s concept – and why it’s the right film to launch the Star Wars stand-alone films.
  • Jyn: The Rebel – Get to know Rogue One’s defiant, resourceful survivor, and hear what it was like for Felicity Jones to bring her to life onscreen.
  • Cassian: The Spy – Diego Luna shares insights into his complex, driven character, who becomes a hero through selflessness, perseverance and passion.
  • K-2SO: The Droid – Explore the development of this reprogrammed Imperial droid, from initial pitch and character design through Alan Tudyk’s performance.
  • Baze & Chirrut: Guardians of the Whills – Go deeper into the relationship between these two very different characters, with Chinese superstars Jiang Wen and Donnie Yen.
  • Bodhi & Saw: The Pilot & The Revolutionary – Forest Whitaker and Riz Ahmed reflect on Saw Gerrera, the broken Rebel leader, and Bodhi Rook, the Imperial pilot who defects.
  • The Empire – Meet a dangerous new Imperial adversary…and cross paths once more with the most iconic villain of all time. 
  • Visions of Hope: The Look of “Rogue One” – The filmmakers describe the challenges and thrills of developing a bold new look for the movie that can fit within the world of the original trilogy.
  • The Princess & The Governor – See what it took to bring the vibrant young princess of Star Wars: A New Hope – as well as one of her most memorable foes­ – back to the screen.
  • Epilogue: The Story Continues – Filmmakers and cast celebrate Rogue One’s premiere and look forward into the future, to the Star Wars stories yet to be told.
  • Rogue Connections – Uncover Easter eggs and film facts hidden throughout the movie that connect Rogue One to the Star Wars universe.

In addition, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart will all be offering special retailer exclusive box sets, which will be available for pre-order beginning on February 23rd. They are as follows:





Target: 5-disc set includes collectible packaging with interchangeable character covers and exclusive bonus content (Blu-ray 3D + two Blu-ray + DVD + DVD exclusive content – 2 additional bonus features + Digital HD + collectible packaging)




Best Buy: 4-disc set with exclusive SteelBook packaging (Blu-ray 3D + two Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD + SteelBook packaging)



Walmart: 3-disc set with exclusive K-2SO packaging and two Galactic Connexions trading discs (two Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD + K-2SO packaging + two Galactic Connexions trading discs)

On to top it all off, we've been treated to a new "In home" trailer for Rogue One:



Which version will you be picking up? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: StarWars.com

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