It made box office history by making loads of cash, including over $600 million in US and Canada. It was beloved by audiences and got some strong critical praise. Now this fall it will be one of the most popular Blu-ray releases of the year. Of course I’m talking about Marvel’s The Avengers, the billion-dollar hit from Joss Whedon that assembles Iron, Thor, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye in an action-filled spectacle that kicked off the summer and has remained one of the most-talked about industry success stories.
Today, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment made the upcoming Blu-ray and DVD titles official by issuing a press release.
Besides the film, which will be presented in high-def to accent its stunning visuals and beefed-up audio, it will contain “unparalleled bonus content.”
Extras include a gag reel, a first for a Marvel Studios film, the chance to hear from the cast and Joss Whedon on their experiences in bringing these larger than life characters to the big screen, a behind-the-scenes look at the groundbreaking visual effects and stunning cinematography, the creation of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Helicarrier, Soundgarden’s “Live to Rise” Music Video, deleted scenes and more!
Also for the first time ever, fans will be able to enjoy even more of the Marvel Universe via the all-new
“The Avengers Initiative: A Marvel Second Screen App.” By downloading this onto a secondary device, consumers will be able to gain unprecedented access to exclusive content building up to the home entertainment release on September 25. Pieces will be unleashed bi-weekly in July and August, and weekly in September leading up to a full immersive experience accompanying the film on Blu-ray. Content includes special access to the S.H.I.E.L.D. database, becoming a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, invitations to “special missions” either remotely or in the field, links to character profiles, stories and scenes, interactive Marvel digital reader comic books and more. App owners will receive push notifications whenever new content is uploaded and available for their viewing.
PACKAGING & BONUS FEATURES:
4-Disc Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D+Blu-ray+DVD+Digital Copy+Digital Download of the “Inspired
By” album)
Bonus Includes:
- Second Screen
- Assembling the Ultimate Team
- A Visual Journey
- Gag Reel
- Deleted Scenes
- Audio Commentary—With Joss Whedon
- Soundgarden Music Video—“Live to Rise”
- And more!
2-Disc Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD)
Bonus Includes:
- Same as the 4-Disc Combo Pack above
1-Disc DVD
Bonus Includes:
- Assembling the Ultimate Team
- Audio Commentary—With Joss Whedon
High-Definition & Standard Definition Digital
Bonus Includes:
- Second Screen
- Assembling the Ultimate Team
- A Visual Journey
- Gag Reel
- Deleted Scenes
- Soundgarden Music Video—“Live to Rise”
- And more!
