After a nice theatrical run, J.J. Abrams’ SUPER 8 is coming home this November in a Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack (you can get the DVD separately as well, if you’re so inclined). The set seems to be packed with goodies, so folks who found this nostalgic Amblin’ production to be a hoot should be more than satisfied by the presentation. (Plus, dig that retro Kodak-y box art!)
The exhilarating story follows a group of friends in a small Ohio town who witness a catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie. When they realize that it was no accident, they set out to find the truth—something more shocking than any of them could have imagined.
The SUPER 8 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack with Digital Copy includes more than two hours of enthralling special features including eight behind-the-scenes featurettes exploring the origins of the story, the casting, the locations, the music, the impact of 8mm film and more; an in-depth deconstruction of the breathtaking train crash; interviews with cast and crew including J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg; deleted scenes; and commentary by J.J. Abrams, producer Bryan Burk and cinematographer Larry Fong. SUPER 8 will also be available as a single-disc DVD.
For the specifics, here’s what the Blu-ray will carry:
o Commentary by writer/director J.J. Abrams, producer Bryan Burk and cinematographer Larry Fong
o Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes
· The Dream Behind Super 8
· The Search for New Faces
· Meet Joel Courtney
· Rediscovering Steel Town
· The Visitor Lives
· Scoring Super 8
· Do You Believe in Magic?
· The 8mm Revolution
o Deconstructing the Train Crash
o Deleted Scenes
The single disc DVD release will include:
· Commentary by writer/director J.J. Abrams, producer Bryan Burk and cinematographer Larry Fong
· The Dream Behind Super 8
· The Visitor Lives
SUPER 8 hits on NOVEMBER 22nd, right in time for the insane holiday shopping season.