DreamWorks Animation Studios SKG has announced that Megamind will be arriving on DVD and Blu-ray disc on February 25, 2011. The movie stars Will Ferrell as the titular supervillain who finds himself lacking a sense of purpose after he finally defeats his superheroic nemesis. The movie also stars Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, David Cross, and Jonah Hill.
Megamind will be released in a single- and double-DVD package, with the double-disc including the new short film Megamind: The Button of Doom, which reunites the original voice cast of the movie. The movie will also be released in a Blu-ray combo pack, including all the special features of the double-disc DVD and several more Blu-ray exculsive features. No information was provided on a 3-D version of the film.
The full press release follows. Click disc artwork to enlarge.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“…a smart, funny and original treat.”
–Washington Post
DREAMWORKS ANIMATION’S HILARIOUS MEGA-HIT DEBUTS ON BLU-RAY AND DVD FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH
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MEGAMIND
Mega-Weekend Event Kicks Off With An Uproarious New Megamind Adventure
In DreamWorks Animation’s Signature Double DVD Pack and Blu-ray/DVD Combo
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. – (January 3, 2011) He’s bad, brilliant…and blue.
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: DWA) “mega, mega, mega funny”
(Fox News, NY) MEGAMIND flies onto Blu-ray and DVD on FRIDAY, February 25, 2011, giving audiences of all ages even more diabolical fun and surprises they didn’t see in theaters. Packed with laughs, epic comic book action and non-stop adventure, the thoroughly entertaining and refreshingly original story has been hailed by critics as “mind-boggling fun” (Boston Herald) and features the voice talent of mega-stars Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, David Cross and Jonah Hill. The “beautifully animated” and “utterly delightful film” (Washington Post) kicks off a Mega-weekend with the debut of an all-new action-comedy starring fan-favorite characters Megamind and Minion. Featuring members of the original voice cast, MEGAMIND: THE BUTTON OF DOOM follows our daring duo on their first day on the job as the new protectors of Metro City.
MEGAMIND: THE BUTTON OF DOOM will be available for a limited time only in a Double DVD Pack and in a Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack. The Double DVD Pack also includes a behind-the-scenes look at the cast, a peek into Megamind’s lair, filmmaker commentary, a tutorial on drawing Megamind, a video comic book and much more. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo includes exclusive features such as The Animators’ Corner featuring picture-in-picture storyboards, behind-the-scenes footage and insightful interviews, as well as pop-up trivia, a comic creator and more. Offering tremendous value and hours of entertainment for the whole family, the Double DVD Pack and Blu-ray/DVD Combo will be available as low as $19.99 and $24.99 respectively.
DreamWorks Animation’s MEGAMIND Double DVD Pack
The MEGAMIND Double DVD Pack delivers more out-of-this-world fun with bonus features including the following:
Disc 1:
MEGAMIND
Plus:
- Meet the Cast of Megamind
- Deleted Scene
- Filmmakers’ Commentary
- Previews
- World of DreamWorks Animation: Fun-filled looks into the worlds of Shrek, How To Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar
Disc 2:
MEGAMIND: THE BUTTON OF DOOM – The brand new adventure featuring members of the original voice cast
Plus:
- Inside Megamind’s Lair
- AnimatorMan
- You Can Draw Megamind
- Mega Rap
- The Reign of Megamind—Video Comic Book
- Spot The Difference
- Minion’s Zone (DVD Rom):
- Printables
- Links
DreamWorks Animation’s MEGAMIND Blu-ray/DVD Combo
Blu-ray
MEGAMIND
MEGAMIND: THE BUTTON OF DOOM – The brand new adventure featuring members of the original voice cast
Plus:
Exclusive Blu-ray Features:
- The Animators’ Corner
- Trivia Track
- Comic Creator
- Behind the Mind
- Additional Bonus Features:
- Meet the Cast of Megamind
- Deleted Scene
- Inside Megamind’s Lair
- AnimatorMan
- You Can Draw Megamind
- Mega Rap
- The Reign of Megamind—Video Comic Book
- Spot the Difference
- Filmmakers’ Commentary
- Previews
- World of DreamWorks Animation: Fun-filled looks into the worlds of Shrek, How To Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar
DVD
MEGAMIND
- Meet the Cast of Megamind
- Deleted Scene
- Filmmakers’ Commentary
- Previews
- World of DreamWorks Animation: Fun-filled looks into the worlds of Shrek, How To Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar
DreamWorks Animation’s MEGAMIND DVD
The single-disc DVD includes the following:
DVD
MEGAMIND
- Meet the Cast of Megamind
- Deleted Scene
- Filmmakers’ Commentary
- Previews
- World of DreamWorks Animation: Fun-filled looks into the worlds of Shrek, How To Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar
MEGAMIND Synopsis
Packed with high-flying action and non-stop laughs, DreamWorks Animation’s Megamind puts a whole new hilarious twist on the superhero movie. Super villain Megamind’s (Will Ferrell) dreams have come true when he captures the damsel in no distress (Tina Fey) and conquers the city’s protector Metro Man (Brad Pitt), gaining control of Metro City. But when a new villain (Jonah Hill) is created and chaos runs rampant, the world’s biggest “mind” and his comic sidekick Minion (David Cross) might actually be the ones to save the day.
MEGAMIND: THE BUTTON OF DOOM Synopsis
For their first day on the job as the new protectors of Metro City, Megamind (Will Ferrell) and Minion (David Cross) are selling off the gadgets from their evil lair. But when one seemingly harmless “button” unleashes the gigantic robot MEGA-MEGAmind, the duo will have to resort to their old tricks to restore order in this all-new action-comedy from DreamWorks Animation.
About DreamWorks Animation SKG
DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series, live entertainment properties and online virtual worlds, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE® Magazine for two consecutive years. In 2010, DreamWorks Animation ranks #6 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation’s feature films are now being produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 21 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon.
About Paramount Home Entertainment
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. PHE is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Paramount Famous Productions, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS and PBS and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.
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DreamWorks Animation’s MEGAMIND Specifications
Street date: Friday, February 25, 2011
Runtime: 96 minutes
U.S. Rating: Megamind: PG
Megamind: The Button of Doom: Not Rated
Canadian Rating: Megamind: PG
Megamind: The Button of Doom: G
DVD Aspect Ratio: Widescreen version Enhanced for 16×9 televisions
DVD Sound: English Audio Description
English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Sound
French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
DVD Subtitles: English, French and Spanish
Blu-ray: 1080p high definition
Blu-ray Sound: English Audio Description
English 7.1 Dolby TrueHD
French 5.1 Dolby Digital
Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital
Blu-ray Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese
