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Blu-ray details for The Call of the Wild, Downhill & Wendy revealed!
20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures have unveiled the Blu-ray details for the Harrison Ford-led adventure film The Call of the Wild, the Will Ferrell and Julia Louis Dreyfus-starring dramedy Downhill, as well as the details for the digital release of Wendy, the new take on the classic J.M. Barrie tale Peter Pan.
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Both films debuted in theaters in February. With cinemas currently impacted by closures due to the global health crisis, The Call Of The Wild and Downhill were made available ahead of schedule to purchase on digital platforms in the U.S. for $14.99 and $9.99 respectively.
The Call Of The Wild delighted audiences upon opening February 21, earning an 89% Verified Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes. Adapted from the novel by Jack London, it vividly brings to the screen the story of Buck, a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Canadian Yukon during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail delivery dog sled team–and later its leader–Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his true place in the world and becoming his own master.
Purchase the digital copy of Call of the Wild here!
As a live-action/animation hybrid, The Call Of The Wild employs visual effects and animation technology in order to bring the animals in the film to life. The Call Of The Wild is directed by Chris Sanders and stars Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, Dan Stevens, Karen Gillan, Bradley Whitford, Cara Gee, Michael Horse, Jean Louisa Kelly, Colin Woodell, Adam Fergus and Abraham Benrubi. Erwin Stoff, p.g.a. and James Mangold, p.g.a. are producing with Diana Pokorny, Ryan Stafford and screenwriter Michael Green serving as executive producers.
Special Features for The Call of the Wild Blu-ray & Digital Include:
- A Man and His Dog (Digital Only)
- Origins
- The On-Set Experience
- State of the Art
- The World of the Wild
The Call of the Wild is set to hit shelves on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on May 12!
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Downhill debuted in theaters on February 14 after premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in January. Barely escaping an avalanche during a family ski vacation in the Alps, a married couple is thrown into disarray as they are forced to reevaluate their lives and how they feel about each other. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell star in this biting comedy.
Pick up your digital copy of Downhill here!
The dramedy is directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, written by Nat Faxon, Jim Rash and Jesse Armstrong and stars Will Ferrell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Zach Woods, Zoe Chao, Giulio Berruti, Kristofer Hivju and Miranda Otto. Anthony Bregman p.g.a., Julia Louis-Dreyfus p.g.a. and Stefanie Azpiazu p.g.a. are producing with Erik Hemmendorff and Ruben Östlund serving as executive producers.
Special Features For Downhill Blu-ray & Digital Include:
- Casting the Stanton Family and Friends (Digital Only)
- Deleted Scenes:
- Alternate Opening
- Billie’s Ski Boots
- “I Deserve to Be Comfortable”
- Outtakes: Dinner with Charlotte
- Origins of the Film
- Locations
Downhill is set to hit shelves on Blu-ray and DVD on May 19!
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Directed by Oscar nominee Benh Zeitlin (Beasts of the Southern Wild), this wildly reimagined ragtag epic sees Wendy lost on a mysterious island where aging and time have come unglued. She must fight to save her family, her freedom, and the joyous spirit of youth from the deadly peril of growing up.
Pre-order your digital copy of Wendy here!
The movie stars Shay Walker, Tommie Lynn Milazzo, and Stephanie Lynn Wilson. Zeitlin also co-wrote the script alongside Eliza Zeitlin (Glory at Sea). The movie is produced by Becky Glupczynski, Dan Janvey, Paul Mezey, and Josh Penn.
Digital Special Features For Wendy Include:
- Deleted Scenes Reel
- Making Wendy
- Audition Reel
- VFX Breakdown
Wendy arrives on digital platforms on April 17!
Written by: CS
