Paramount Home Entertainment has officially announced the Blu-ray release of director Marc Forster's World War Z, starring Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, James Badge Dale and Matthew Fox. The fast-paced, suspenseful zombie film is being released with an Unrated Cut via Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D combo packs, both of which street on September 17th.
Synopsis: In World War Z, a U.N. employee (Pitt) is racing against time and fate, as he travels the world trying to stop the outbreak of a deadly Zombie pandemic. "I'm really excited for fans to see the new unrated version of World War Z on Blu-ray," said producer and star Brad Pitt. "We were thrilled with the audience response to the film in theaters and wanted to give viewers even more of the action and intensity that they loved when they watch the film at home."
Both Blu-ray editions of World War Z feature the Unrated Cut in 2D, 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround, and DVD and UltraViolet copies of the film. Only the 3D combo pack includes both the Unrated and theatrical cuts (each in 1080p with DTS-HD MA 7.1 surround); the unrated cut is presented in 2D, while the theatrical cut presented on a separate MVC-encoded disc in 3D. Extras for both releases include:
Origins: The filmmakers discuss collaborating with renowned actor/producer Brad Pitt to create a Zombie film the likes of which have never been seen.
Looking to Science: Explore the scientific realities of Zombie behavior in nature and learn more about Zombies in literature and film.
WWZ Production:
Outbreak: Go on set with Brad Pitt and director Marc Forster for a behind-the-scenes look at the film's breathtaking first attack in Philadelphia.
The Journey Begins: Delve deeper into Gerry's fight for survival during the dramatic escape in South Korea.
Behind The Wall: Explore the epic scene in Jerusalem and discover the incredible logistics of creating the elaborate stunts and crowd sequences.
Camouflage: Experience the final confrontation between Gerry and the Zombies and discover the phenomenal scope of the film's production.