Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray release of writer/director Peter Berg's Lone Survivor (2013), starring Mark Wahlberg ,Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, Yousuf Azami, Ali Suliman, Eric Bana, Alexander Ludwig and Sammy Sheik. The dramatic action thriller arrives on Blu-ray on June 3rd.
Official Synopsis: Based on the New York Times best-selling true story of heroism, courage and survival, Lone Survivor tells the tale of four Navy SEALs on a covert mission to neutralize a high-level al-Qaeda operative. Forced to make an impossible moral decision while on a recon mission in the mountains of Afghanistan, the squad is led into an enemy ambush. As the confront unthinkable odds, the SEALs must find reserves of strength and resilience to fight to the finish.
The Blu-ray edition of Lone Survivor is presented in 1080p with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround. Special features include:
Blu-ray Exclusive Bonus Content
Will of the Warrior: An in-depth look at Marcus Luttrell, the real-life Navy SEAL who received the
Navy Cross and Purple Heart for his actions in Operation Red Wings.
Recreating the Firefight: Reveals how Lone Survivor's action-packed stunts were choreographed
and shot. This featurette includes interviews with Director Peter Berg, Actors Mark Wahlberg, Taylor
Kitsch, Ben Foster and Emile Hirsch and stunt coordinator and 2nd unit director Kevin Scott.
Learning the Basics: Watch as Mark Wahlberg, Emile Hirsch, Taylor Kitsch and Ben Foster go
through rigorous SEAL training in weapons handling, communication/patrolling and simulated attack
drills. Along with Marcus Luttrell, Peter Berg enlisted the help of active Navy SEALS to help the actors
accurately portray the fallen soldiers of Operation Red Wings.
The Pashtun Code of Life: Learn why Marcus Luttrell's rescuer, Mohammad Gulab, risked his life
and the lives of everyone in his village in order to save Marcus.
Additional Bonus Content
Bringing the Story to Light: Marcus Luttrell's story of survival under extremely dire circumstances
is an inspiration to anyone who hears it. Director, producer and writer Peter Berg, Producer Sarah
Aubrey, and the four lead actors (Mark Wahlberg, Emile Hirsch, Taylor Kitsch and Ben Foster) reveal
their passion for the project and why it was so important to them to tell this story.
The Fallen Heroes of Operation Red Wings: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Ben Foster and Emile
Hirsch profile the real-life heroes who inspired their characters: Marcus Luttrell, Michael Murphy,
Daniel Dietz and Matthew Axelson. Family members provide intimate accounts of what these brave
men were like in their private lives, as well as perspective on their decisions to join the military and
make the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Also included is a tribute to the team of Operation Red
Wings, using personal photos.