Score ‘Early Man’ on Digital May 15, on Disc May 22

Acclaimed stop-motion feature directed by Nick Park features the voices of Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston and Maisie Williams. 

Aardman’s feature ‘Early Man’ arrives May 15 on Digital and May 22 on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand.

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. -- Meet the team that rocked the Stone Age when Early Man arrives on Digital May 15 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand on May 22 from Lionsgate.

From Aardman, the award-winning tribe that brought you Wallace & GromitChicken Run and Shaun the Sheep Movie, this prehistoric romp tells the epic story of Dug the caveman and his goofy friends who challenge invaders to a game of soccer in order to win back their home.

Starring in the film are Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne (Best Actor, The Theory of Everything, 2014; Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them), Tom Hiddleston (Thor: RagnarokKong: Skull Island), Maisie Williams (TV’s Game of Thrones), as well as Timothy Spall (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetHarry Potter Franchise).

The animated world of Early Man has extensive special features including never-before-seen featurettes that reveal the love, passion, hard work, and magic that goes into creating an Aardman Studios animated film:  

  • “Before the Beginning of Time: Creating Early Man” Featurette
  • “Nick Park: Massaging the Funny” Featurette
  • “The Valley Meets the Bronze” Featurette
  • “Hanging at Aardman Studios: A Workshop Exploration” Featurette

Early Man will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $29.99, respectively.

Source: Lionsgate

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