Posted Mon Jan 9, 2017 at 11:30 AM PST by Tom Landy
The mind-bending Marvel film starring Benedict Cumberbatch will be hitting stores at the end of next month.
As previously reported, Disney/Buena Vista is prepping 'Doctor Strange' for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on February 28.
Best Buy will also be offering both releases in exclusive Steelbook editions.
Doctor Strange, the story of Dr. Stephen Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts, has mesmerized both audiences and critics, pulling in more than $658.3 million at the worldwide box office to date and earning a 90% critics consensus on Rotten Tomatoes. The biggest single-character introduction in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it also carries on Marvel Studios' winning streak as the 14th consecutive MCU film to debut at #1 at the domestic box office.
World-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange (Cumberbatch) is changed forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place – a mysterious enclave known as Kamar-Taj. He quickly learns that this is not just a center for healing but also the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces bent on destroying our reality. Before long Strange -- armed with newly acquired magical powers -- is forced to choose whether to return to his life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence. Join Strange on his dangerous, mystifying, and totally mind-bending journey.
Each release will feature 1080p video, lossless 7.1 audio, and supplements include: A Strange Transformation – Open your eye to a new dimension of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and see how the filmmakers brought one of comic books' greatest characters to life; Strange Company – Find out what it's like for the cast to work on a Marvel film, and how Director Scott Derrickson engineered one of the most ambitious, imaginative films ever; The Fabric of Reality – Take a closer look at the movie's extraordinary sets, meticulously crafted costumes and amazingly detailed production elements; Across Time and Space – Explore the countless hours of dance and fight choreography the actors endured in preparation for their physically demanding roles; The Score-cerer Supreme – Join Composer Michael Giacchino and a full orchestra during live recording sessions, and experience the movie's mind-bending music; Marvel Studios Phase 3 Exclusive Look – Get an early peek at Marvel's spectacular upcoming films, including Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War; Team Thor: Part 2 – See more of the hilarious partnership between Thor and his roommate Darryl in this satirical short; Deleted Scenes; Gag Reel; and Audio Commentary by Director Scott Derrickson.
You can find the latest specs for 'Doctor Strange' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 28.
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