Lucasfilm’s Solo: A Star Wars Story Arrives To Homes on Blu-ray September 25th #Partner

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Are there any Star Wars fans out there? 

Wait. That's a silly question. I can't think of another movie franchise as beloved and legendary as Lucasfilm's Star Wars series. In fact, my husband and all of my children have totally been bitten by the Star Wars bug, and I don't see any relief in sight. 

Thankfully, we were recently able to get an all new Star Wars fix with Lucasfilm's “Solo: A Star Wars Story". This is Han Solo's backstory, and is very helpful to watch when delving deeper into the Star Wars fandom. In Solo: A Star Wars Story, viewers get to know a younger Han Solo, and learn what makes him one of the fiercest, most epic characters in this series of films. 

Lucasfilm’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” directed by Academy Award®–winning filmmaker Ron Howard—the creator of unforgettable films, such as “A Beautiful Mind,” “Apollo 13,” “Parenthood” and “Splash”—took moviegoers on this summer’s wildest ride with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy, Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich). The action-packed journey explores Han’s first encounters with future friend and copilot Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo) and notorious gambler Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover), as well as his adventure-filled past alongside fellow street thief Qi’ra (Emilia Clarke) and career criminal Beckett (Woody Harrelson). Watch instantly on Sept. 14th as theMillennium Falcon sets course digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and on Movies Anywhere, and bring the adventure home on Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On-Demand on Sept. 25.
 
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” bonus content takes fans behind the scenes to experience compelling discussions with the star-studded cast and screenwriters Jonathan Kasdan & Lawrence Kasdan (writer of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi); a revealing feature on Chewie and his enduring friendship with Han; a close-up look at the original version of the Millennium Falcon and Han’s first time piloting the infamous ship; the creation of the film’s otherworldly settings and pulse-pounding action sequences; and eight never-before-seen deleted and extended scenes.

OUR THOUGHTS :

This movie was enjoyed by everyone in my family, surprisingly enough. It's hard to find something we ALL want to watch, and SOLO: A Star Wars Story, fit the bill perfectly.

While this film featured new actors to play classic roles, it was still very authentic feeling. Young Han Solo has the same attitude and demeanor as the character we all know and love so well from other Star Wars films.

The story is fast-paced, engaging, and helps the viewer learn why Han Solo is who he is, and the things that drive him to fight for good. The acting is on point, and we especially loved the fact that Donald Glover was in the movie. We're already HUGE fans of his musical career under the name "Childish Gambino", so it was a real treat to check out his acting skills as well. 

Overall, we definitely loved the movie, and without giving away any spoilers, I'd like to urge any and all Star Wars fans to check it out. This companion film fits right into the story, and helps add more depth to this much loved series. 

DIGITAL AND BLU-RAY BONUS MATERIAL (may vary by retailer):
•Solo: The Director & Cast Roundtable
Sit down with director Ron Howard and the stars for an intimate and entertaining discussion of the film’s making.  

• Team Chewie

See what it takes to bring your favorite Wookiee to life in this lighthearted look behind the scenes. 

• Kasdan on Kasdan
  Iconic Star Wars screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan and son Jonathan share what it was like to write the movie’s script together. 
• Remaking the Millennium Falcon 
  Track the transformation of the most famous ship in the galaxy, from Lando’s swank and impeccable pride and joy to Han’s stripped-down hot-rod freighter with “special modifications.” 
• Escape from Corellia

Get behind the wheel for the making of this high-octane chase through the streets of Corellia. 
•The Train Heist
Explore the challenges and thrills of creating this action-packed sequence, including its remote location and spectacular effects. 

• Becoming a Droid: L3-37

Meet the newest droid—and the talented actor who helps bring her to life. 
•Scoundrels, Droids, Creatures and Cards: Welcome to Fort Ypso
Take an in-depth tour of the rough-and-tumble bar where strangers mix and gamblers risk all in the legendary card game, Sabaac. 
•Into the Maelstrom: The Kessel Run
Join Han and Chewie at the controls of the Millennium Falcon to see how this legendary moment in Star Warshistory unfolds.

• Deleted Scenes
• Proxima’s Den
• Corellian Foot Chase
• Han Solo: Imperial Cadet
• The Battle of Mimban: Extended
• Han Versus Chewie: Extended
• Snowball Fight!
• Meet Dryden: Extended
• Coaxium Double-Cross

 

• The Millenium Falcon: From Page to Park – An exclusive look at the history of the most famous ship in the galaxy, its origin and development, and how it will translate in one of the most anticipated expansions in Disneyland’s history.

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Directed by Ron Howard, the fun-filled galactic heist movie stars Alden Ehrenreich (“Hail, Caesar!,” “Tetro”), Woody Harrelson (“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” “The Messenger”), Emilia Clarke (“Me Before You,” “Game of Thrones”), Donald Glover (“Spider-Man: Homecoming,” “The Martian”), Thandie Newton (“Gringo,” “Crash”), Phoebe Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag,” “Killing Eve”) and Paul Bettany (“Captain America: Civil War,” “Master and Commander”). Joonas Suotamo (Star Wars: The Last Jedi) returns to play Chewbacca.
 
Written by Jonathan Kasdan & Lawrence Kasdan, “Solo: A Star Wars Story” is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur and Simon Emanuel. Lawrence Kasdan, Jason McGatlin, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are executive producers.
 
To create the unique look of the film, some of the industry’s top talent was recruited, including Academy Award® nominee Bradford Young (“Arrival”), director of photography; two-time Academy Award–winning editor Pietro Scalia (“Alien: Covenant”); Dominic Tuohy (“The Mummy”), special effects supervisor; Rob Bredow (“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”), visual effects supervisor; and John Powell (“Jason Bourne”), score composed and adapted by.
 
They are joined by returning Star Wars veteran crew members: Neil Lamont, production designer; Neal Scanlan, special creature effects; David Crossman and Glyn Dillon, costume designers; Jamie Wilkinson, prop master; Lisa Tomblin-Fitzpatrick, hair designer; and Amanda Knight, makeup designer.
 
The legendary John Williams is credited with the “Han Solo Theme” and original Star Wars music.
 
SPECIFICATIONS:
FEATURE RUN TIME:              Approximately 135 min.
 
RATING:                                  PG-13 in U.S. (Bonus Material Not Rated); PG in CE and G in CF
 
PRODUCT OFFERINGS:            Digital 4K UHD (Select retailers include Dolby Vision), HD, SD
4K UHD Multi Screen Edition (4K UHD + BD + Digital Code)  
Blu-ray (BD + Digital Code) Feature Film
DVD, On Demand
 
ASPECT RATIO:                       2.39:1 
                                                              
AUDIO:                                      4K UHD BD = English 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio, Thai 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish and French 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus
Blu-ray = English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital
DVD = English, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio
4K UHD Digital = English Dolby Atmos (for some clients), English 5.1/2.0, Latin Spanish 5.1/2.0, French 5.1/2.0 (for some clients), English 2.0 Descriptive Audio (for some clients)
HD / SD Digital = English 5.1/2.0, Latin Spanish 5.1/2.0, French 5.1/2.0 (for some clients), English 2.0 Descriptive Audio (for some clients)
 
SUBTITLES:                                4K UHD = English SDH, Cantonese, Korean, Latin Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese for
                                                                                                English, French-Canadian
Blu-ray = English SDH, French & Spanish
DVD = English SDH, French & Spanish
4K UHD / HD / SD Digital = English SDH, French & Spanish
 
CLOSED CAPTIONS:                 English  (DVD & Digital)
 
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