It seems like yesterday that we were all eagerly anticipating the theatrical release of “The Last Jedi” back in December 2017, but now we only have to wait three weeks to bring the movie home, as Lucasfilm has announced all the details for the home release of “The Last Jedi”!
The digital version will be available in just three weeks from today on March 13th, and the Blu-ray and 4K versions will be released two weeks later on March 27th. The home release of “The Last Jedi” will be packed with special features, including documentaries, scene breakdowns, deleted scenes, and an audio commentary from Rian Johnson.
Here are all the details on the special features included in “The Last Jedi” home release, from the press release sent to us by Lucasfilm:
The Director and the Jedi –
Go deep behind the scenes with writer-director Rian Johnson on an intimate and personal journey through the production of the movie—and experience what it’s like to helm a global franchise and cultural phenomenon.
Scene Breakdowns:
Lighting the Spark: Creating the Space Battle – Get a close-up look at the epic space battle, from the sounds that help propel the action, through the practical and visual effects, to the characters who bring it all to life.
Snoke and Mirrors – Motion capture and Star Wars collide as the filmmakers take us through the detailed process of creating the movie’s malevolent master villain.
Showdown on Crait – Break down everything that went into creating the stunning world seen in the movie’s final confrontation, including the interplay between real-word locations and visual effects, reimagining the walkers, designing the crystal foxes, and much more.
Andy Serkis Live! (One Night Only) –
Writer-director Rian Johnson presents two exclusive sequences from the movie featuring Andy Serkis’ riveting, raw on-set performance before his digital makeover into Snoke.
Deleted Scenes –
With an introduction and optional commentary by writer-director Rian Johnson.
Audio Commentary –
View the movie with in-depth feature audio commentary by writer-director Rian Johnson.
Also revealed were the covers for the Blu-ray and 4K releases, including some retailer exclusives.
Best Buy Steelbook Cover:
Target Exclusive Cover that includes a 40-page gallery book, and exclusive bonus feature Meet the Porgs: Take a lighthearted look at the development of the lovable creatures
Standard 4K Cover
As usual, it looks like I will be getting multiple versions of this “Star Wars” home release, as I love the steelbook cover that Best Buy has, and I have to get the gallery book included in the Target exclusive! But no matter which version you decide to get, “The Last Jedi” home release is definitely not skimping on special features, as we’re getting a whopping 14 deleted scenes, and a directors commentary right off the bat, which is great.
Be sure to also check out the cool trailer for “The Last Jedi” home release in the video above.
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