Coming Up: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1

Darkness has fallen, He Who Shall Not Be Named is on the rise, plucky student heroes Harry, Hermione and Ron are on the run and there's still another movie to go to finish their quest. What a Potter-head to do before "HP7 - Part 2" arrives this summer?

Warner eases the withdrawal pains with the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1" on DVD, Blu-ray, OnDemand and Digital Download on April 15. That's a Friday, because a release this big needs a release date to its own. Expect to see throngs lined in up in costume to get their copies.

 

No cover art yet, but here are the supplements and specs (reprinted from the press release):

 

BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS

 

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1” contains the following special features:

 

3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack includes:

 

·        Exclusive Sneak Peek of a scene from the highly anticipated upcoming film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2

·        Maximum Movie Mode - Join host Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), and other members of the cast and crew, on an interactive journey through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.  Plus, revisit important moments from the previous films to prepare for the final battle that takes place in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2.

·        Dan, Rupert and Emma's Running Competition - While filming the escape scene from the Snatchers in Swinley Forest, Dan, Rupert and Emma engage in a little competition of their own.  With colorful commentary by Director David Yates, see the competitive spirit on set and this hilarious rivalry between the three leads.

·        The Seven Harrys - See how Daniel Radcliffe recreated the personalities of the different characters that transform into Harrys in the hilarious Privet Drive scene.

·        On the Green with Rupert, Tom, Oliver and James – Accompany Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Oliver Phelps (George Weasley) and  James Phelps (Fred Weasley) for a round of golf and get a glimpse into their 10-year friendship that developed while making the Harry Potter films.

·        The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Promotional Trailer - Join Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and other cast members from the Harry Potter films on their first visit to the Grand Opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

·        Additional Scenes

·        Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1: Behind the Soundtrack

·        Standard Definition DVD of the feature film

·        Digital Copy of the feature film

 

DVD Includes:

 

·        Additional Scenes

 

DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS

 

Consumers who buy or rent the movie digitally will receive special bonus materials: 

 

·        iTunes - Fans that purchase the title from iTunes will receive extras including a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1” soundtrack, eight deleted scenes, and an interview with Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, Oliver Phelps and James Phelps discussing growing up on set and life after Potter.

 

·        On Demand – Consumers that rent the film On Demand in Hi-def will have access to great bonus content including Dan, Rupert and Emma's “Running Competition,” an exclusive video that gives a glimpse of the new cast members on the set, and a deeper look at the making of the soundtrack for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1.”

 

 

BASICS

 

                     PRODUCT                                                                    SRP

                     Single disc Amaray (WS)                                                 $ 28.98

                     3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack                                           $ 35.99

 

Standard Street Date: April 15, 2011

SD Audio: English, Spanish

Subtitles: ESDH, French, Spanish

 

BD Audio: English 5.1 Nearfield, English 5.1 True HD, French, Spanish

Subtitles: ESDH, French, Spanish

 

Running Time: 144 minutes

Rating: PG-13 (for some sequences of intense action violence, frightening images and brief sensuality.)

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