Travel to the Land of the Remembered with the home entertainment release of ‘The Book of Life,’ written and directed by Jorge R.Gutierrez and produced by Guillermo del Toro.
Los Angeles -- Join Manolo, Maria and Chuy as they embark on a magical journey that takes them on an adventure of a lifetime in The Book of Life available on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD January 27. Written and directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez and produced by Guillermo del Toro, the characters venture to the Land of the Remembered and embrace the rich culture and family history brought to life by the all-star voice cast of Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldana, Diego Luna, Ron Perlman, Kate del Castillo, Christina Applegate and Ice Cube.
The Book of Life is a breathtaking animated comedy with a dazzling visual style unlike anything you’ve seen before. Torn between the expectations of his family and the desires of his heart, a young man named Manolo sets off on an epic quest that spans three spectacular worlds in order to reunite with his one true love and defend his village. Not your ordinary fairy tale, The Book of Life is a wondrous fantasy-adventure filled with magic, music and fun!
The Book of Life Blu-ray brings culture and comedy into your home with unforgettable special features for parents and kids alike. Continue the fun with an all-new bonus short The Adventures of Chuy, highlighting the film’s lovable scene-stealing pet pig. Additionally, relive the musical hits from the film with the “Music Machine,” featuring Latin-inspired versions of popular songs by Mumford & Sons, Radiohead, Elvis Presley, Rod Stewart and more.
Blu-Ray Special Features:
- The Adventures of Chuy
- Closer Look At The Book of Life
- The Music of Life
- Digital Carpenters: The Art Direction of The Book of Life
- Music Machine
- “No Matter Where You Are” Music Video by Us The Duo
- Audio Commentary by Jorge R. Gutierrez
- Galleries
- Meet the Cast
- Visual Development – Color Keys
- Visual Development – Production Art
- Background Poster-Paintings
- The Final Look
The Book of Life DVD Special Features:
- The Adventures of Chuy
- Music Machine
- Us The Duo Music Video "No Matter Where You Are"
- Audio Commentary by Jorge R. Gutierrez
- Galleries
- Meet the Cast
- Visual Development – Color Keys
- Visual Development – Production Art
- Background Poster-Paintings
- The Final Look
Source: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Formerly Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network, Jennifer Wolfe has worked in the Media & Entertainment industry as a writer and PR professional since 2003.
