Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – on Digital NOW and Blu-ray 3/31

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The box office-busting Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is currently out on digital media and will be coming to DVD, Blu-ray & 4K on March 31, 2020.  Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is packaged several ways to ensure fans get the most out of their at-home viewing experience. The Multiscreen Edition includes Blu-ray and a Digital copy, giving viewers the flexibility to watch the film on different devices. Those with 4K Ultra HD capability may opt for a 4K UHD Ultimate Collector’s Edition, including 4K UHD, Blu-ray and a Digital copy. 4K Ultra HD provides four times the resolution of HD paired with fully immersive picture and sound and Dolby Atmos audio, allowing viewers at home to practically feel the Force.

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The in-home release comes with over two hours of bonus material, including a feature-length, making-of documentary and behind-the-scenes access to the cast and filmmakers who brought the epic scenes and characters to life!

After the Force Awakens and The Last Jedi, I was wondering whether Disney could pull off a truly amazing wrap up to a story that has been over 40 years in the making.  But this finale indeed perfectly ended the saga.

J.J. Abrams brings a sweeping, jaw-dropping epic to the screen.  It’s almost as if you can feel the force yourself right from the first frame.  The Rise of Skywalker, is an unmistakable closure to a pop culture phenomenon, and yet still leaves an open door to pursuing many of the characters into other story arcs.

The ninth and final episode in the Skywalker saga welcomed the return of original characters Luke Skywalker, General Leia Organa, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, Emperor Palpatine and Lando Calrissian, along with the latest generation of heroes and villains, including Rey, Finn, Poe, BB-8, Maz, Rose, General Hux and Kylo Ren. Newcomers include Jannah, a new ally of the Resistance; Allegiant General Pryde of the First Order; and smuggler Zorii Bliss.

With a vibrant cast that includes Adam Driver and Oscar Isaac, with a luminous Daisy Ridley front and center.  Ridley continues to be a unique model of a sci-fi heroine — inquisitive, emotional, funny — she perfectly portrays the character of Rey and inspires so many young girls all over the world.  John Boyega particularly shines in this latest Star Wars movie and I truly hope we have not seen the last of him as Finn.

Bonus material includes a feature-length, making-of documentary, which goes behind the scenes with the cast and filmmakers from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and explores the legacy of the Skywalker saga.

Bonus features also dig into the film’s Pasaana desert scenes, including the thrilling landspeeder chase, and the ship in which Rey discovers family secrets as well as a new little droid named D-O. Plus, fans will hear from Warwick Davis, who reprises his role as Wicket the Ewok, as well as the creature effects team that created a record 584 creatures and droids for the film. Digital consumers will receive an exclusive feature highlighting legendary composer John Williams, who has scored every episode in the Skywalker saga.

Bonus features include*:
  • The Skywalker Legacy – The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
  • Pasaana Pursuit: Creating the Speeder Chase – Dive into the making of the movie’s epic landspeeder chase and discover how this spectacular sequence was brought to the screen.
  • Aliens in the Desert – See what it took to create the Pasaana desert scenes, from the sheer scale and complexity of the shoot to its colorful details.
  • D-O: Key to the Past – Explore the ship that connects Rey to the mystery of her missing parents and get to know the galaxy’s newest, irresistible droid.
  • Warwick & Son – Warwick Davis, who played Wicket in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, dons the Ewok costume once more; this time joined by his son Harrison.
  • Cast of Creatures – The team behind the film’s memorable creatures reveal the puppetry, makeup, prosthetics and digital magic that bring them to life!
  • The Maestro’s Finale – Composer John Williams reflects on his body of work for the Star Wars saga and shares insights on scoring Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
* Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer.

I must say I was a bit disappointed that the end of the movie leaves the question of what Finn was going to tell Rey—but if you haven’t found the answer to that yet, go ahed and google it: J.J. Abrams does answer that burning question for us.

On March 31, coinciding with the physical release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, eight Star Wars films are being released on 4K UHD for the first time: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: A New Hope, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Learn more ABOUT STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER at https://www.starwars.com/films/star-wars-episode-ix-the-rise-of-skywalker.

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