Star Wars: The Clone Wars Deploys on Blu-ray

September 26, 2008

Warner Home Video has announced the new LucasFilm animated feature-length film Star Wars: The Clone Wars (read our review) is coming to Blu-ray Disc on November 11, day-and-date with DVD.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars will be presented in widescreen 1080p video and 5.1 Dolby TrueHD audio.

Supplemental features are highlighted by "The Hologram Memory Challenge" which is exclusive to Blu-ray. This game forces you to test your memory and knowledge for a chance to unlock three high-def clips from the upcoming Clone Wars television series.

Also included are the following extras.

Blu-ray Exclusive: A Creative Conversation video commentary with director Dave Filoni, Producer Catherine Winder, Writer Henry Gilroy and Editor Jason W.A. Tucker
The Clone Wars: The Untold Stories - Preview stories, vehicles, planets and battles of season one of the Clone Wars TV series
The Voices of The Clone Wars: Meet the voiceover actors and see them perform their craft (HD)
Gallery of Concept and Production Art (HD).
Webdocs: Six making-of featurettes, as seen on StarWars.com (HD)
Deleted Scenes: Cargo Bay, Platform Droid Fight, Rancor Pit and Through the Tanks
The New Score: Kevin Kiner leads a 90-piece orchestra to create the unique sound of The Clone Wars movie and series. (HD)
Theatrical and videogame trailers (HD)
Digital copy

Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Blu-ray will carry an SRP of $34.99 and come packaged with a lenticular slip cover. Additionally, Target will be offering exclusive packaging with a red Clone Trooper.

Check back regularly for pre-order information.

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