Posted Wed Jun 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by Tom Landy
Oom-pa... Loom-pa... Do-ba-dee-do, we've got an-o-ther Blu-ray for you!
In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' for Blu-ray on October 4.
This remake starring Johnny Depp and directed by Tim Burton was released on HD DVD back in the fall of 2006.
The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: In-Movie Experience viewing option with Tim Burton; Commentary with Burton; 2 previsualizations - Augustus Gloop dance and Mike Teavee dance; Dolby TrueHD music-only track; European club reel; Theatrical trailer; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Chocolate Dreams; Different Faces, Different Flavors; Designer Chocolate; Under the Wrapper; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Sweet Sounds; Becoming Oompa-Loompa; Attack of the Squirrels; and Fantastic Mr. Dahl.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is likely $19.98.
You can find the latest specs for 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 4.
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