Holiday Guide-Finding Nemo Blu-Ray

Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Nemo” dives back into homes this coming holiday in breathtaking Blu-rayTM. The must-“sea,” must-own Oscar®-winning underwater adventure—featuring the unforgettable Marlin, his forgetful friend Dory and the lovable young Nemo—swims into living rooms for the first time ever in high-definition Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D and Digital platforms on December 4, 2012.

The film fully immerses viewers in the stunning underwater world of Finding Nemo! From the creators of Toy Story and Monsters, Inc., Disney•Pixar’scritically acclaimed and heartwarming tale splashes off the screen with brilliant digital picture, high definition sound and breathtaking 3D bonus features that transport you beyond your imagination.

“Finding Nemo,” first released in theaters in 2003, earned the Oscar® for Best Animated Feature Film and remains the fifth highest grossing animated film worldwide. In 2008, the American Film Institute named ―Finding Nemo‖ among the top 10 greatest animated films ever made, and it is the second highest grossing Pixar film to date (behind “Toy Story 3”).

The Blu-ray 2D and 3D debuts mark the first time ―Finding Nemo has ever been available in these hi-def formats. Featuring pristine high definition picture and sound, the Blu-ray creates an incredible at-home experience with a host of interactive features and bonus features including 3D Virtual Aquariums, 2D Virtual Aquariums, CineExplore, A Filmmakers’ Roundtable and more.

The hi-def home entertainment release of “Finding Nemo” will be available as a 5-Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition (2 Blu-ray 2D + 1 Blu-ray 3D + 1 DVD + 1 Digital Copy), 3-Disc Collector’s Edition (2 Blu-ray 2D + 1 DVD), 3D Digital & High-Definition Digital formats.

BONUS FEATURES:

Blu-ray 3D Disc:

3D HD Aquariums

Blu-ray Disc One:

Knick Knack‖ Theatrical Short Film (Rated: G)
Aquarium
CineExplore
Finding Nemo – A Filmmakers’ Roundtable
Reinventing the Submarine Voyage
Deleted Scene: “Alt Opening”
A Lesson in Flashbacks

Blu-ray Disc Two:

Aquariums
Art Review
Classic Content (Making Nemo, Exploring the Reef , Studio Tour, Old School, Outtakes, Deleted Scenes, Publicity Pieces, Mr. Ray’s Encyclopedia)

DVD:

Knick Knack‖ Theatrical Short Film (Rated: G)
Finding Nemo – A Filmmakers’ Roundtable
Aquarium

Digital:

Knick Knack‖ Theatrical Short Film (Rated: G)
Finding Nemo – A Filmmakers’ Roundtable
Deleted Scene: ―Alt Opening‖
A Lesson in Flashbacks
Art Review
Classic Content (Making Nemo, Exploring the Reef, Studio Tour, Old School, Outtakes, Deleted Scenes, Publicity Pieces)

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Those who would like to stay connected with the exciting “Finding Nemo” release are encouraged to:

“Like” the Finding Nemo Facebook page
Follow DisneyPixar on Twitter
Visit the official Finding Nemo website

My Review

I already loved the movie and it looks stunning in Blu-ray, so I focused on checking out the bonus features and they are A-Mazing! Yes, I am a Disney film geek but I am so happy to finally own the Pixar short “Knick Knack” 🙂 Aside from that, I love learning about the process of movie making and the bonus features on “Finding Nemo” gave me plenty to enjoy. I haven’t made it through the entire CineExplore yet, but Finding Nemo – A Filmmakers’ Roundtable, Reinventing the Submarine Voyage, Deleted Scene: “Alt Opening” and A Lesson in Flashbacks are all entertaining and educational. I honestly don’t get the Aquariums, maybe they are just too passive for me.

The other night I was chatting with a fellow Disney geek and he told me he hadn’t purchased “Finding Nemo” on Blu-Ray and he didn’t plan to (he always buys every Disney movie on Blu-ray on release day). I told him about all of the awesome bonus features and he decided he would go out the next day and buy it, just for the bonus features! Take a look at one of my favorite Bonus Features.

“Finding Nemo” Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack will make a great Christmas gift for any child or Disney fan on your list!