Press Release
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
AVAILABLE SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2013
ON BLU-RAY, DVD, VIDEO ON DEMAND AND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
Theatrical Release Approaching $290 Million At Domestic Box Office And $822 Million Worldwide.
Midnight Launch At Retail Events Nationwide Expected To Gather Crowds Of Passionate Fans
LOS ANGELES (January 14, 2013) - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, the final chapter of The Twilight Saga, will be released on Blu-ray Disc (plus Digital Copy and Ultraviolet), 2-disc DVD (plus Digital Copy and Ultraviolet), Video On Demand and Digital Download on Saturday, March 2, 2013 from Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE company. Both the Blu-ray Disc and 2-disc DVD will feature hours of extensive bonus materials. The weekend street date allows for midnight events at retailers nationwide where eager fans will be lining up in anticipation of the finale's home entertainment release."Forever: Filming Breaking Dawn Part 2" - Seven-part "making of" documentary
With the release of Breaking Dawn - Part 2, which has taken in an incredible $290 million in domestic box office so far, The Twilight Saga will become the top-selling home entertainment franchise since 2009, having already sold over 50 million DVD and Blu-ray copies to date. Driven by an unbelievably enthusiastic and loyal fan base, Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series has sold over 116 million copies worldwide while the global box office for the complete film series stands at over $3.3 billion, with Part 2 achieving the highest grosses of all with $821.8 million. In addition, the franchise now has eight separate Facebook pages dedicated to its stories and characters totaling nearly 80 million fans.
The Blu-ray and 2-disc DVD will include hours of bonus materials that are sure to satisfy even the most dedicated fans. A seven-part making-of documentary will provide an incredibly detailed behind-the-scenes look at how the finale of this epic series came together, including Bella's transformation, a global cast of vampires and the shocking climactic battle scene. The significant challenges of shooting Breaking Dawn – Part 1 and Part 2 back to back are exposed in the feature, "Two Movies at Once." Viewers will also be able to gain new insight into the making of the film with an audio commentary by director Bill Condon. "Jump to" features allow fans to watch only their favorite scenes in the film featuring Edward Cullen and Jacob Black. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 arrives on Blu-ray Disc and 2-disc DVD for the suggested retail price of $39.99 and $30.98, respectively. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Extended Edition will also be available on March 2nd. Both releases will be available for pre-order on January 14th, 2013.
"The excitement of the worldwide sensation Twilight Saga's final chapter culminates with a massive home entertainment release that will reach fans and retailers nationwide," said Ron Schwartz, Lionsgate Executive Vice President & General Manager, Home Entertainment. "The Twilight Saga has changed the way studios and audiences look at the blockbuster, even altering how Hollywood rolls out its films. Making the home entertainment release as much of an event as the theatrical release, gives our passionate fans an opportunity to celebrate this much-beloved film all over again."
In The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, the birth of Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward's (Robert Pattinson) child brings conflict between Bella and her lifelong friend, Jacob (Taylor Lautner), and an all-out war between the Cullens and the Volturi.
BLU-RAY & DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
Chapter 1: "Rebirth"
Chapter 2: "Renesmee"
Chapter 3: "The Cottage"
Chapter 4: "The Gathering"
Chapter 5: "The Field"
Chapter 6: "The Battle"
Chapter 7: "Forever:
"Two Movies at Once" featurette
"The Forgotten" Green Day music video
"Jump to" features
Audio commentary with director Bill Condon
Street Date: March 2nd, 2013
Year of Production: 2011
Title Copyright: © 2012 Summit Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Theatrical Release
Rating: PG-13 for sequences of violence including disturbing images, some sensuality and partial nudity
Genre: Vampire/Romance
Blu-ray Closed Captioned: English SDH
DVD Closed Captioned: English
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Blu-ray Format: 1080P High Definition 16x9 Widescreen (2.40:1)
DVD Format: 16x9 Widescreen (2.40:1)
Feature Running Time: 115 minutes
Blu-ray Audio Status: English 7.1 DTS HD-MA, English 2.0 Dolby Digital Optimized for Late Night Listening and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio
DVD Audio Status: English 5.1 Dolby Digital EX, English 2.0 Dolby Digital Optimized for Late Night Listening and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
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Details:
52 minutes of content that you can get ONLY at Target, along with hours of additional behind the scenes special features.
In this bonus content, the cast discusses special vampire powers in TINGLES AND CHILLS, the Volturi in JUDGE, JURY & EXECUTIONER, and the new vampires in CARLISLE’S CONTACTS. Watch how Bella and Charlie’s relationship evolved in BEING CHARLIE SWAN and feel the excitement from the 2012 COMIC-CON and THE WORLD PREMIERE with the cast and fans!
Movie Synopsis & Disc Overview:In the final chapter of The Twilight Saga phenomenon, the birth of Bella and Edward’s child brings conflict between Bella and herlifelong friend Jacob, and an all-out war between the Cullens and the Volturi.DISC 1:Feature film with director commentary and JUMP TO featuresDISC 2:The cast and filmmakers take you behind the scenes in a 7-PART MAKING-OF DOCUMENTARY and show you what it was like to shoot Breaking Dawn — Part 1 and Part 2 back to back in TWO MOVIES AT ONCE.
Or you can get the Walmart Exclusive - The two movie set (BD Part 1 is the extended edition -> Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (Extended Edition) + Breaking Dawn Part 2
At Amazon you can find the generic DVD and Blu-ray (with all the special features mentioned in the press release)
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