Celebrate MU’s Homecoming on Blu-ray, DVD
and On-Demand
on October 29, 2013.
"This Fall, Disney•Pixar celebrates
homecoming with the release of “Monsters University” on Digital
HD and Digital HD 3D on October 8, 2013, followed by the 4-Disc Ultimate Collector's EditionBlu-ray 3D Combo Pack, 3-Disc Collector's Edition Blu-ray
Combo Pack, 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On-Demand on October 29, 2013.
After scaring up big laughs in
theaters, the in-home release of “Monsters University” opens
its doors to the movie in stunning high definition Blu-ray, and provides hours
of all-new
bonus material, in-depth behind the scenes features, deleted scenes, the
animated theatrical short “The Blue Umbrella” and much more.
Directed by Dan Scanlon
("Cars," "Mater and the Ghostlight," "Tracy"),
produced by Kori Rae ("Up," "The Incredibles,"
"Monsters, Inc."), and written by Dan Scanlon and Robert Baird &
Dan Gerson (“Monsters, Inc.”), “Monsters University” marks Pixar’s 14th
consecutive film to debut at number one at the box office.
Ever since college-bound MikeWazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) was a little
monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and he knows better than anyone
that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike's plans are derailed when he crosses
paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, "Sulley" (voice of John Goodman), a natural-born
Scarer. The pair's out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out
of the University's elite Scare Program. To make matters worse, they realize
they will have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if
they ever hope to make things right. “MonstersUniversity” bravely explores themes of
self-discovery and the revelations that come with growing up.
Joining Crystal and Goodman as part of “Monsters University’s” monstrously talented voice cast are Steve Buscemi (voice of Randy Boggs), Helen Mirren (voice of Dean Hardscrabble), Alfred Molina (voice of Professor Knight), Charlie Day (voice of Art), Sean P. Hayes (voice of Terri Perry), Dave Foley (voice of Terry Perry), Nathan Fillion (voice of Johnny Worthington) and Aubrey Plaza (voice of Claire Wheeler). Featuring a score from recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and award-winning composer Randy Newman ("Monsters, Inc.," "ToyStory 3"), MU also includes music from Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia.
Bonus
Materials Overview for These Products:
3-Disc Blu-ray 2-D Combo
Pack (2 BD + DVD)
High-Definition & Standard Definition Digital
·
Bonus offerings
vary per select digital retailers
Includes:
·
Campus
Life – What's it like being on a production crew at
Pixar? Get a look at a day in the life of the “Monsters University” crew
through their own eyes.
·
Story
School – This documentary examines the challenges of
creating a prequel as well as themes that run through the story, and the change
in focus from Sulley to Mike. We'll also
look at how gags are developed – from writing jokes to brainstorming a million
ideas, only 5% of which actually end up in the movie.
·
Scare
Games – At
Pixar, we play hard while we work. The
same people who keep the film production moving - producers, managers, coordinators
and artists - are also the ones who bring spirit and excitement to some of our
extracurricular activities. We check out the MU production teams as they go
head to head in the mostly playful
Pixar Scare Games competitions.
·
Welcome
to MU – Sets aren't just buildings, they are the
worlds our characters live in and explore.
This look at the Monsters University campus and its
development is told from the perspective of the artists who created each piece
of the campus from the architecture to the ivy leaves. .
·
Music
Appreciation – Randy Newman's scores are a mainstay
of Pixar films, and this documentary will give you a privileged look at his
creative process. We follow the “Monsters
University” scoring process from spotting to writing and on to the scoring
session. including special college-themed recording sessions.
·
Scare
Tactics – Animators are actors who digitally bring the
characters to life. In this look at how the MU animation team worked, you’ll
see their process of how they channeled their own monster-selves and created
moments on screen that were really funny, really scary and also really serious,
sometimes all at the same time.
·
Color
and Light – How can a single painting set the tone for
an entire scene? We'll look at the creation of the colorscripts and how they were
realized technically in the final film.
Along with the process, this piece explores the many layers of technical
innovation required to produce such a naturalistic feel.
·
Paths
to Pixar - MU Edition – When one door closes, sometimes
another door opens – one with an even more exciting opportunity behind it. Members
of the MU crew tell their own compelling backstories and share the challenges
they overcame along their paths to Pixar.
·
Furry
Monsters: A Technical Retrospective – Explore the
difficulties in creating characters that are 20 years younger with tools that
are 10 years more advanced in this contrasting look at the differing technical
challenges that arose when making “Monsters, Inc.,” and “Monsters University.”
·
Deleted
Scenes – Four separate scenes – “Rivalry,” “Recon,”
“Movie Night,” and “Drama Class” - are highlighted with an introduction from
director Dan Scanlon.
·
“The Blue Umbrella”
– This animated short film from Pixar Animation Studios, directed by Saschka
Unseld and produced by Marc Greenberg, played in theaters in front of
"Monsters University." “The Blue Umbrella” tells the story of an evening
commute in which the rain starts to fall and the city comes alive to the sound
of dripping rain pipes, whistling awnings and gurgling gutters. And in the
midst, two umbrellas—one blue, one not—fall eternally in love.
·
Additional
Bonus Features - Audio Commentary, Promo Picks,
College Campaign, Theatrical Campaign, Set Flythroughs, Art Gallery and more!
Bonus
Materials for These Products:
DVD
Includes:
·
Audio
Commentary
·
“The
Blue Umbrella”
Feature Run Time: Approximately 103
minutes
Rating: Feature
Film: “G” in U.S. and Canada
“The
Blue Umbrella:” “G”
Additional
Bonus Features Not Rated
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My Thoughts:
Did you get a chance to see this movie when it was in theaters? If not, now is the time to pre-order a copy of this Disney favorite to share with your family. Unfortunately, the few times we had plans to go to the movie theater with the girls, either they were sick, or something came up. So, we have eagerly been waiting for Monsters University to come out on DVD and Blu-ray, to watch it. Thanks to the folks at Disney, I was sent an advanced screener copy of the movie. Usually we watch movies as a family every Friday night, along with making our own pizzas and cookies, or ordering out. But, with the girls and I being sick these past few weeks, I have been running out of ideas to entertain them when they grow restless after having laid around all day. After watching the girls pace around the living room the other day, looking for something to do, I ended up surprising them with a viewing of Monsters University. The day before we had made Monsters University Halloween cookies, which made for a great movie snack, served up with a tall glass of cold milk.
Last year when Savannah started taking a real interest in movies, I started sharing my growing Disney•Pixar movies with her. For the longest time, she couldn't get enough of all three Toy Story movies. It wasn't until recently that my husband put on Cars to watch, that Savannah got hooked. Now, she is all about Lightning McQueen. She has even traded in her princess light up shoes for a pair of black Cars shoes. While my mom is not a fan of black boys shoes on her, Savannah can't get enough of them. She was the one who spotted them in the store, and used her birthday money to buy them. Now, where she goes, she is sporty either her new Cars shoes, or a pair of slippers. :-)
While Savannah has a special place in her heart for Cars, she instantly fell in love with Mike and Sulley. Having never seen Monsters, Inc., both Savannah and Arabella had no idea what they would be in for. Halfway through the movie, Savannah said she wanted to go to MU, as it looked like a lot of fun. She wondered if the yellow bus that dropped the neighbor's kids off, knew how to get to MU. :-) Since watching MU with the girls, they have asked that this upcoming week we watch Monsters, Inc. This is one of my favorite movies, as I can't get over the animation. So, if they behave in the AM, we will be snuggling on the couch after lunch to watch Mike and Sulley once again. :-)
This is one movie worth watching over and over again. But, also make a point to check out the bonus features, as they make this new release that much more entertaining. I am always impressed with the featurettes, deleted scenes, and commentaries that Disney adds to their new releases, and they didn't disappoint when it came to the release of Monsters University. From Music Appreciation, Scare Games, Story School to Furry Monsters, Scare Tactics and Color and Light, you will find hours of extras that make up the bonus section. My husband and I spent this past weekend after the girls went to bed, watching some of the bonus features. I have to say that my favorite was "The Blue Umbrella" theatrical short. The songs in this short is so peaceful and relaxing to listen to. Here is a extended clip I was able to find on YouTube:
While Savannah has a special place in her heart for Cars, she instantly fell in love with Mike and Sulley. Having never seen Monsters, Inc., both Savannah and Arabella had no idea what they would be in for. Halfway through the movie, Savannah said she wanted to go to MU, as it looked like a lot of fun. She wondered if the yellow bus that dropped the neighbor's kids off, knew how to get to MU. :-) Since watching MU with the girls, they have asked that this upcoming week we watch Monsters, Inc. This is one of my favorite movies, as I can't get over the animation. So, if they behave in the AM, we will be snuggling on the couch after lunch to watch Mike and Sulley once again. :-)
This is one movie worth watching over and over again. But, also make a point to check out the bonus features, as they make this new release that much more entertaining. I am always impressed with the featurettes, deleted scenes, and commentaries that Disney adds to their new releases, and they didn't disappoint when it came to the release of Monsters University. From Music Appreciation, Scare Games, Story School to Furry Monsters, Scare Tactics and Color and Light, you will find hours of extras that make up the bonus section. My husband and I spent this past weekend after the girls went to bed, watching some of the bonus features. I have to say that my favorite was "The Blue Umbrella" theatrical short. The songs in this short is so peaceful and relaxing to listen to. Here is a extended clip I was able to find on YouTube:
With the holidays fast approaching, Monsters University would make for a great gift for Disney•Pixar fans both young and old. Let Mike and Sulley help you scare up some fun, as you enjoy with movie with your family. I am so happy to have finally been able to see this movie, which I have been hearing family and friends rave about since its theatrical release. Disney•Pixar has done it again, as this movie is definitely another film destined to become a classic, and will be enjoyed for years to come, just like Monsters, Inc.
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