WAR HORSE Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD in April

Movie Steven Spielberg War Horse Blu-ray about 12 years agoby

War Horse is set for release on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Download, and On-Demand on April 3, 2012. It was directed by Oscar-winner Steven Spielberg, who also directed The Adventures of Tintin. War Horse is nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Editing, and Best Sound Mixing.

For all the details, check out the full press release below:

BURBANK, Calif., February 21, 2012 – Legendary Academy Award^®-winning motion picture director/producer Steven Spielberg presents the critically acclaimed and multi Academy Award^®-nominated epic adventure “War Horse” on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand, April 3. This newest home entertainment release not only enthralls viewers once again with its visually stunning and emotionally heartwarming story on the Blu-ray, but also offers an unprecedented look into the making of the film by Spielberg himself.

The extraordinary journey of courage and friendship as seen through the eyes of one unforgettable horse named Joey and his miraculous journey to find his way back home, “War Horse” is a must own contemporary classic for everyone’s home entertainment collection. Spielberg’s renowned creative passion and artistry not only shine throughout the film but are also evident in all the fascinating bonus features included exclusively on the Blu-ray disc.

The premium 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack in particular allows viewers to explore the filmmaking process and storytelling adventure though a special 60 minute documentary (named “A Filmmaking Journey”), created by Spielberg, that offers a never-before-seen inside look into the making of “War Horse.” Additional bonus features include a behind the scenes look at Spielberg’s Award-Winning “Dream Team” – the film’s scoring session with five-time Oscar-winning composer John Williams, the editing room with three-time Academy Award winning film editor Michael Kahn, the sound room with seven time Oscar-winning sound designer Gary Rydstrom, and a look through Producer Kathleen Kennedy‘s lens as she shares photos she took during the filming and recounts her discovery of “War Horse.”

“War Horse,” which received Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing.

Below are some off the discs specs:

4-Disc Combo Pack (2-Disc Blu-ray + 1 Disc DVD + Digital Copy )

Includes:

AFilmmaking Journey – Academy Award^®-winning Director/Producer Steven Spielberg provides a unique and unprecedented look into the making and filming of “War Horse.”
Editing & Scoring – Multi-Oscar^® winners Michael Kahn (film editor) and John Williams (composer) discuss specific aspects of editing the film and composing music for “War Horse,” as well as the secret to their long and successful collaborations with Steven Spielberg.
The Sounds of “War Horse” – Seven-time Academy Award^®-winning sound designer Gary Rydstrom takes us through the sophisticated sound design he created for “War Horse.”
Through The Producer’s Lens – Producer Kathleen Kennedy shares the photos she took during filming and recounts how she discovered the source material, as well as her appreciation of Steven Spielberg’s vision, the team that sounds him, and why “War Horse” appealed to her.
“War Horse”: The Look – Director/Producer Steven Spielberg introduces us to his creative team of production designer Rick Carter, costume designer Joanna Johnston and director of photography JanuszKaminski, who discuss what it took to design the look for the film.
An Extra’s Point of View – Film extra Martin Dew explains how and why he was brought in––along with a hundred other men––to be featured alternately as both German and British soldiers.