Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince release on DVD and Blu-ray December 7
WARNER HOME VIDEO today announced that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - the sixth film in the series - will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 7, with an array of bonus features.
On the Blu-ray, there is a exclusive look at the final chapter in the saga, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
There's also the chance to watch the movie at the same time as director David Yates and star Daniel Radcliffe and ask both of them questions from your home.
There will be a two-disc special edition DVD and a three-disc Blu-ray pack. Fans can also look forward to the simultaneous release of Harry Potter 1-6 box sets on Blu-ray and DVD formats.
Unique to the Blu-ray is the chance to hear star Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates answer your questions at the first-ever worldwide Live Community Screening (LCS) on December 12, 2009 at 8pm GMT live from London.
The LCS will allow BD-Live Blu-ray users to watch the movie with Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates and hear an interactive Q&A where fans can ask questions about the film directly to Daniel and David, directly from their home.
Warner Bros BD-Live community members who have registered and signed up for the LCS will receive an emailed invitation to participate in the event. The first 100,000 members who RSVP will secure a spot for the screening.
You can also see footage from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows which is featured on the Blu-ray.
Other BD-Live content available to Blu-ray owners includes:
• An exclusive introduction to the upcoming Harry Potter Ultimate Editions by Daniel Radcliffe
• My Commentary - fans are able to post user-generated Picture-in-Picture commentary over the film and share it with their friends and other BD-Live community members
• Live Community Screenings - Allows users to send invitations and have a virtual screening with friends and family while chatting together through the BD-Live platform
• Facebook Connect - allows users to interact with their Facebook friends, update their Facebook status while in BD-Live and invite their Facebook friends to Live Community screenings.
Disc 1:
Maximum Movie Mode: Interactive viewing experience with pop-up (picture-in-picture) features such as interviews and photo galleries, while watching the film.
Disc 2:
Behind the Story: Close Up with the Cast of Harry Potter: Hosts Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) and Alfie Enoch (Dean Thomas) lead an entertaining look at the cast of Harry Potter as they explore their interests away from acting and spend a day on set with the production team:
• Editing with Daniel Radcliffe: Daniel and editor Mark Day have a lighthearted conversation about film editing and how to get the right shot for a scene.
• Special Effects with Matthew Lewis, Oliver Phelps and Tom Felton: The guys get a "science lesson" from Special Effects Supervisor John Richardson and technician Matthew Harlow.
• Owl Training with Jessie Cave: Jessie heads outside for training tips with "hootie" and owl trainer Guillaume Grange.
• Stunt Training with Rupert Grint: Rupert shows off his thrill for danger with the stunt department.
• Costume Designs with Evanna Lynch: Evanna shares her jewelry designs with Costume Designer Jany Temime.
• Art with Bonnie Wright: Bonnie and graphic designer Eduardo Lima show off the fun props, products and set designs.
• Behind The Camera with James Phelps: In his debut performance in the assistant director department, James actually becomes a crew member on set.
• Make-Up with Emma Watson: Emma and designer Amanda Knight talk about the biggest challenges on this year's film.
One Minute Drills: The cast has 60 seconds to describe their character's personality, history, relationships and other traits before time runs out.
Extras:
J.K. Rowling: A Year In The Life: A fascinating and intimate look into the life of J.K. Rowling over the last year of writing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
What's On You Mind: Hosted by Tom Felton, the cast is put on the spot when asked a series of rapid-fire questions on their likes and dislikes.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Sneak Peak: Get an inside look at the amazing world of magic and excitement being created at Universal Orlando® Resort in Florida.
Additional Scenes:
• Harry and Hermione Walk Through the Halls of Hogwarts
• Harry and Hermione Discuss Marauder's Map
• Harry, Ron & Hermione Discuss The Vanishing Cabinet
• Harry and Dumbledore Arrive At Cave Entrance
• Harry and Dumbledore Leave Cave
• Clouds Gather Over Hogwarts as Flitwick Conducts Choir
• Harry Joins Ron, Hermione and Ginny In The Common Room
• Harry and Hermione Discuss Ron At Astronomy Tower
Disc 3: Bonus copy of the Feature on DVD
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