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[NEWS] Star Wars 7 - digital on 1 April, discs on 5 April [message #313545] Fri, 04 March 2016 15:44
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April Fools Day ... an incredibly appropriate day to release Jar Jar
Abrams' lazy reboot!!

These are US release dates. The dates may vary in other countries - in
New Zealand the DVD / Blu-ray release isn't until 13 April.

From MacRumors.com ...

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Coming to iTunes on April 1
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Disney today announced that the newest film in the popular
Star Wars saga, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, will be
available on iTunes, Disney Movies Anywhere, and other
Digital HD sources on Friday, April 1, several days ahead
of a planned April 5 Blu-ray and DVD release.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens takes place 30 years after
Return of the Jedi, pitting new characters like scavenger
Rey and former stormtrooper Finn against Kylo Ren and the
First Order. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher
also reprise their roles as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and
Princess Leia.

Digital bonus features will vary by retailer, but may
include behind-the-scenes interviews and details on the
making of the film, the building of the BB-8 droid,
deleted scenes, and more. Apple and Disney have not
specified which features will be included with the iTunes
version of the movie.

- Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
For the first time, discover the complete story behind
the making of The Force Awakens, revealed through
in-depth footage and exclusive interviews with the
actors and filmmakers in this feature documentary

- The Story Awakens: The Table Read
Cast members familiar and new reflect on the memorable
day they all first came together to read the movie's
script

- Building BB-8
See how the filmmakers brought the newest droid to the
screen, creating an instant fan favorite in the Star
Wars universe

- Crafting Creatures
Watch movie magic as the filmmakers bring a cast of
new creatures to life

- Blueprint of a Battle: The Snow Fight
Go deeper into the epic, climactic lightsaber battle
between Rey and Kylo Ren

- John Williams: The Seventh Symphony
The legendary composer shares personal insights of his
work on Star Wars and The Force Awakens

- ILM: The Visual Magic of The Force
An insider's look into the remarkable digital artistry
of the movie's visual effects

- Force For Change
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. See how the Star
Wars: Force for Change initiative has united Star Wars
fans all over the globe to help others.

Ahead of the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens,
Apple debuted a Star Wars-themed Apple Music radio
station, released a digital collection of all Star Wars
movies, and promoted the Star Wars: The Force Awakens
soundtrack.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is already available for
pre-order from iTunes for $19.99 for HD and $14.99 for SD.

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