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'Die Hard: 25th Anniversary Blu-ray Collection' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray

The boxed set containing the first four films featuring the ultimate action hero is getting a Blu-ray double dip this January.

In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Die Hard: 25th Anniversary Blu-ray Collection' for Blu-ray on January 29.

Celebrate 25 years of Bruce Willis playing John McClane with this 5-Disc Collection featuring the first four 'Die Hard' films and an all-new bonus disc, “Decoding Die Hard.” It’s the ultimate tribute to the tough-as-nails cop with a wry sense of humor and a knack for explosive action. Wrong place. Wrong time. Right man. Yippee ki yay!

The 5-Disc Blu-ray Collection will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Modern-Day Hero — Casting, evolution and legacy of John McClane, Along For The Ride — Engaging sidekicks who have teamed up with McClane, Bad To The Bone — McClane’s well-armed and formidable foes, Punishing Blows — Creating the intense action sequences, fistfights and stunts, Explosive Effects — Role of groundbreaking visual and special effects including some of the biggest explosions on screen, Reinventing The Action Genre — Development of the franchise from concept to character to story, and The Right Hero For The Right Time — Appeal and influence of Die Hard films on pop culture.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is still undetermined at this time.

You can find the latest specs for 'Die Hard: 25th Anniversary Blu-ray Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 29.

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