Disney Unveils Exclusive 'Elio' 4K Blu-Ray Features - Over an Hour of Additional Content Included
Disney has announced the upcoming release of Pixar's latest film, "Elio," on 4K Blu-ray on September 9. The announcement highlights collectible packaging and extensive bonus content, but technical details about the disc capacity remain unclear.
The 4K Blu-ray of "Elio" will feature a premium video and audio presentation, mastered in the Dolby Vision format, and will come with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. It is expected to be on a high-capacity disc, although no official information confirms the exact size of the disc. Disney often prefers 66GB discs for 4K UHD releases, but it is uncertain whether "Elio"'s disc will follow this trend or differ.
The bonus content for the 4K Blu-ray is extensive. It includes an in-depth look at the design and development of "Elio"'s main characters and environments, a Q&A with voice actors and a real-life astronaut discussing space travel and possible alien life, and a Galactic Gag Reel. Five deleted scenes from the film are also included, titled Bike Chase, Garden Party, Carver Legend, Questa's Second Test, and Home Visit.
Hidden throughout the movie are references and characters from some of your favourite Pixar films, along with other fun facts. The 4K Blu-ray will also offer hours of extra features such as art classes, a collection of 'Easter Eggs' and fun facts, and more.
However, no new information was provided about the in-depth look at the design and development of the film's main characters and environments, or the Q&A with voice actors and a real-life astronaut. Similarly, details about the video and audio presentation, Steelbook package availability, and the film's high-capacity disc were not disclosed.
The 4K Blu-ray of "Elio" will be available in a limited edition Steelbook package in the U.S. Disney's press information is the source for the details about the "Elio" 4K Blu-ray's extra features.
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- The 4K Blu-ray release of "Elio" from Pixar, set to hit stores on September 9, will present a premium video and audio experience, using the Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technologies, and will come in a collectible Steelbook package.
- In addition to the captivating movie story, the "Elio" 4K Blu-ray will offer an extensive array of bonus content, such as insights into the film's character design and development, exclusive Q&A sessions with voice actors and a real-life astronaut, and deleted scenes.
