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Zootopia Arrives Home on June 7
BURBANK, Calif., April 29, in the year of our Lord
2016 — Walt Disney Animation Studios’ comedy-adventure,
“Zootopia” has broken records worldwide earning more than $900
million at the global box office to date. The best reviewed
movie of 2016, critics and audiences around the world have
fallen in love with the wonderfully innovative animal metropolis
of “Zootopia” and the comedic chemistry of rookie rabbit officer
Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and scam-artist fox Nick Wilde
(Jason Bateman). It’s been called one of the best buddy cop
comedies in years! Thankfully, there’s more—much more.
When the runaway hit arrives home on Digital HD, Blu-ray™,
Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand (does not include
bonus) platforms June 7, 2016, viewers will not only be able to
enjoy the vibrant world of Zootopia and reunite with their
favorite characters, but also discover more about the evolution
of this extraordinary tale through in-depth bonus offerings.
Features include candid conversations with filmmakers and
artists behind Zootopia, an alternate opening, never-before-seen
characters and deleted scenes and a sneak peek at some of the
hidden Easter Eggs that make reference to Disney Animation’s
most beloved films and characters.
Bonus features include*:
BLU-RAY 3D, BLU-RAY & DIGITAL HD:
• Zoology: The Roundtables – Ginnifer Goodwin hosts an in-depth
look at the movie’s characters, animation, environments and
more. The artists at Disney Animation give a rare and in-depth
look at the complexities of bringing an all-animal world to life
from the ground-breaking technology behind the characters’ fur
and clothing to the varied and vast environments of Tundratown,
Sahara Square and the Rainforest District as well as the deep
thought and research given to bringing 64 unique animal species
to life through animation.
• The Origin of an Animal Tale – Follow the story’s development
from its origins to a big story shift that turned the film
upside down. In this feature-length documentary, filmmakers give
a candid look into the difficulties of creating the story of
Zootopia and the bold decision to switch the main character late
in the production process, putting one resolute rabbit center
stage.
• Research: A True-Life Adventure – The filmmakers traveled the
globe to find inspiration for the diverse characters and amazing
city of Zootopia. They reflect on the importance of research and
how a deep dive into animal behavior at Disney Animal Kingdom
theme park and a deep immersion into animal society on the
African savanna shaped and inspired the characters of Zootopia
and changed the filmmakers’ lives forever.
• Z.P.D. Forensic Files – Find the movie’s hidden Easter Eggs.
Every city has its hidden gems, especially when it has been
created by the filmmakers of Disney Animation who love nothing
more than sprinkling hidden references to some of Disney’s
greatest animated features throughout the story.
• Scoretopia – Academy Award®-winning composer, Michael
Giacchino spotlights five of cinema’s greatest percussionists
and how they brought an organic, animalistic sound to his
powerful and emotional music score.
• Deleted Characters – Directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore
introduce citizens of Zootopia who did not make the final cut.
• Deleted Scenes:
o Alternate Opening – Young Judy Hopps rescues a fellow
classmate and realizes she can reach beyond a life in carrot
farming to a future in law enforcement.
o Wild Times! Pitch – Nick desperately pitches the bankers of
Zootopia on funding Wild Times!, an amusement park made
exclusively for the predators of Zootopia and a sure-fire,
money-making scheme for Nick and his friends.
o Alternate Homesick Hopps – After a frustrating first day on
the force, Judy has a conversation with her parents. See how
this scene changed from a heartfelt conversation with her
parents to tough love when her parents discover their daughter
is only a meter maid and not a “real cop.”
o Detective Work – Judy borrows a fellow police officer’s
computer to conduct research, which turns out to be no small
task.
o Alternate Jumbo Pop – In this early version of the story where
Nick was the main character, the filmmakers and Jason Bateman
were able to take hustling to a new level.
o Hopps’ Apartment – When Judy’s entire family pays her a
surprise visit they are shocked to discover the company she’s
keeping.
o The Taming Party – In this emotional clip from an early
version of “Zootopia,” Judy attends her first “taming party” and
gains a deeper understanding of the plight of the predator.
• • “Try Everything” Music Video by Shakira
DVD:
• Scoretopia
• “Try Everything” Music Video by Shakira
DIGITAL HD EXCLUSIVE:
• International Character Reel - See the variances in news
reporters in Zootopia around the world!
Directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore and produced by Clark
Spencer, the progressive mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a
melting pot where animals from every habitat live side by side
and "anyone can be anything." But when new rabbit police officer
Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) arrives in town she
discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of tough,
hulking animals isn't so easy. Determined to prove herself, she
jumps at the opportunity to crack an unsolved, challenging case
even if it means working with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox,
Nick Wilde (voice of Jason Bateman), to solve the mystery. But
the case leads these two unlikely partners to an uneasy
conclusion that Zootopia’s society is being pulled apart by
unseen forces determined to use fear to take control of the city
by turning predators and prey against each other.
Others who helped bring the world of Zootopia to life, include a
remarkable roster of voice talent including Idris Elba as Judy’s
no-nonsense cape buffalo boss Chief Bogo, Jenny Slate as
Assistant Mayor Bellwether, Nate Torrence as charming cheetah
Clawhauser, Bonnie Hunt and Don Lake as Judy’s anxious, but
supportive parents, Tommy Chong as Yax the Yak, J.K. Simmons as
Mayor Lionheart, Octavia Spencer as the distraught Mrs.
Otterton, Alan Tudyk as Duke Weaselton, Shakira as the socially
minded international pop star Gazelle, Raymond Persi as Flash
the sloth, Maurice LaMarche as Mr. Big, Tiny Lister as Finnick,
John DiMaggio as Jerry Jumbeaux Jr., Katie Lowes as Dr. Badger,
and Jesse Corti as Mr. Manchas.
The film is also supported by an emotional and powerful music
score created by Michael Giacchino and an inspiring original
song, “Try Everything,” performed by Grammy®-winning,
international superstar Shakira (voice of Zootopia’s biggest pop
star, Gazelle) and written by Grammy®-winning singer-songwriter
Sia and songwriting duo Stargate.
DISC SPECIFICATIONS:
Product SKUs: Digital HD/SD, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray
Combo Pack, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand
Feature Run Time: Approximately 108 minutes
Rating: PG in U.S. and Canada
Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray Feature Film = 1080p High Definition /
2.39:1, DVD Feature Film = 2.39:1
Audio: Blu-ray = English 7.1 DTS-HDMA & 2.0 Descriptive Audio,
Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
DVD = English and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks,
English 2.0 Descriptive Audio
Languages/Subtitles: English, French & Spanish/English SDH,
French & Spanish