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Despicable Me 2 on Blu-ray 12-10-13
GET THREE ALL-NEW MINION MINI MOVIES NOT SEEN IN THEATERS WHEN YOU BUY THE BLU-RAY™
Universal City, California, October 7, in the year of
our Lord 2013—The Christmas season just got even
brighter with the news that Despicable Me 2, the $863 million
worldwide box office phenomenon and the year’s #1 comedy,
arrives on Blu-ray™ and Blu-ray 3D™ Combo Packs, DVD and Digital
HD including UltraViolet™ on December 10, 2013, from Universal
Studios Home Entertainment. The film will also be available on
Digital HD November 26, 2013, just in time for families to watch
on the go as they gear up for Christmas travel. In addition to
more than 45 minutes of hilarious and insightful bonus features,
Blu-ray Combo Packs will include, from the makers of Despicable
Me, three all-new mini-movies starring the film series’ breakout
stars, the mischievous but lovable Minions. For a sneak peek of
these mini-movies, and other great weekly offers from Despicable
Me 2, call Gru at **DM2 (**362) from your mobile phone.*
“Despicable Me 2 is the top box-office comedy of the year and is
poised for spectacular success on home entertainment this
Christmas season,” said Craig Kornblau, president of Universal
Studios Home Entertainment. “This adored franchise, with its
iconic lovable Minions, stands apart from all others and is sure
to be at the top of everyone’s wish list this December.”
In this follow-up to the 2010 worldwide blockbuster, Steve
Carell returns to play Gru, the newly reformed master criminal
now trying to live life as a normal dad to his three adopted
daughters. Carell leads a voice cast of comedic powerhouses that
includes Kristin Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell
Brand, Steve Coogan, Ken Jeong, Elsie Fisher, Dana Gaier and
Moisés Arias. Despicable Me 2 is hailed as “Brilliant! One of
the funniest, laugh-out-loud, most enjoyable movies ever” by
MovieGuide®.
This Thanksgiving, Manhattan will share a memorable moment of
Minion Madness with the world when a brand new Despicable Me 2
float joins the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® in
celebration of the home entertainment release. Despicable Me 2
will roll out a deliciously decorated cupcake parlor inspired by
the hilarious and heartwarming film and featuring Gru, the
reformed master criminal turned devoted dad, and a gaggle of his
unpredictable helpers, the Minions — including a surprise new
character — to keep things lively and entertaining for the
film’s millions of fans, both young and old. The 86th Annual
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade airs nationwide on NBC-TV, on
Thursday, November 28, 2013 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in all time
zones.
The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and Blu-ray™ 3D Combo Pack include a
Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet™.
Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to
watch movies at home, featuring 6x the picture resolution of
DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in
more places, both at home and away.
DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet™ lets you watch movies anywhere, on
any device. Users can instantly stream or download movies to
watch on iPad®, iPhone®, Android™, smart TVs, connected Blu-ray™
players, game consoles and more.
Bonus Features Exclusive to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack & Blu-ray 3D™
Combo Pack.
Three All-New Mini-Movies Starring the Minions—Introduced by Gru
Puppy
Panic in the Mailroom
Training Wheels
The Making of the Mini-Movies—A fun-filled take on the making of
the mini-movies through the eyes of the artists who made them.
Deleted Scene
The Minions—A visit to Illumination Entertainment in Paris and
Los Angeles to hear what it’s really like to work with the
Minions.
Evil Minions—Bigger, badder and more purple than ever, the
newest and fiercest addition to the Minion species can chew
through metal and swallow a car. Find out more about the process
that led to their creation and design.
A Gru-Some Transformation—A sit-down with Steve Carell as he
discusses the transformation of Gru from the ultimate
super-villain to super-dad and international spy.
El Hombre Malo: The Villainy Of El Macho—Every great story needs
a good villain, and Despicable Me 2 brings on the diabolico in
the form of El Macho! Learn about the creation of this character
and the actor who brought him to life—Benjamin Bratt.
Bonus Features on Blu-ray™ & DVD
Gru’s Girls—Miranda Cosgrove, Elsie Kate Fisher and Dana Gaier
weigh in on working with Steve Carell and playing the daughters
of a world-famous super-villain!
Gadgets Galore—Lipstick tasers, magnet ships, foam dart
dispensers and jelly guns—these are the nifty gadgets of
Despicable Me 2. Illumination Entertainment pulls back the
curtain on what it takes to build a world that would leave even
James Bond envious.
Feature Commentary With Directors Chris Renaud & Pierre Coffin
SYNOPSIS
Gru, his adorable girls, and the mischievous Minions are back
with a cast of unforgettable new characters in the blockbuster
sequel to the worldwide phenomenon. Just as Gru has given up
being super-bad to be a super-dad, the Anti-Villain League
recruits him to track down a new criminal mastermind and save
the world. Partnered with secret agent Lucy Wilde, Gru, along
with the wildly unpredictable Minions, must figure out how to
keep his cover while also keeping up with his duties as a
father. Assemble the Minions for laugh-out-loud comedy in “one
of the funniest, most enjoyable movies ever!” (MovieGuide®)
CAST AND FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Steve Carell, Kristin Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda
Cosgrove, Russell Brand, Steve Coogan, Ken Jeong, Elsie Fisher,
Dana Gaier, Moisés Arias
Directed by: Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin
Screenplay by: Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio
Character Designers: Carter Goodrich, Eric Guillon
Producers: Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy
Production Designer: Yarrow Cheney, Eric Guillon
Editor: Gregory Perler, A.C.E.
Original Songs and Themes by: Pharrell Williams
TECHNICAL INFORMATION –BLU-RAY 3D™
Street Date: December 10, 2013
Copyright: 2013 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 61127723 (U.S.) 61128861 (CDN)
Running Time: 1 hour 38 minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: PG for “Rude Humor and Mild Action.”
Technical Info: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/DVS DD 2.0 (English);
DTS Digital Surround 5.1 (Spanish and French)
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
TECHNICAL INFORMATION – BLU-RAY™
Street Date: December 10, 2013
Copyright: 2013 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 61120670 (U.S.), 61125036 (CDN)
Running Time: 1 hour 38 minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: PG for “Rude Humor and Mild Action”
Technical Info: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/DVS DD 2.0 (English);
DTS Digital Surround 5.1 (Spanish and French)
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
TECHNICAL INFORMATION - DVD
Street Date: December 10, 2013
Copyright: 2013 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 61120669 (U.S.), 61125037 (CDN)
Running Time: 1 hour 38 minutes
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1:85:1
Rating: PG for “Rude Humor and Mild Action”
Technical Info: Dolby Digital 5.1/DVS DD 2.0 (English); Dolby
Digital 5.1 (Spanish and French)
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
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