One of the biggest Disney Adventures yet came home on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital HD today – Pete’s Dragon. Not only were we went a copy to enjoy before the movie came out, but we actually got a special copy in the mail this weekend. Disney sent us an old school clam shell box with the movie inside. But it wasn’t an old VHS like we’re use to seeing in the large clam shell cases that actually are still in our basement, but instead inside was a digital copy code so we can add the movie to our Disney Movies Anywhere collection!
Pete’s Dragon is a live action version of the cartoon movie from the 1970’s, but the story is updated and Pete isn’t a cartoon version anymore, but computer generated and larger than life. The movie follow’s Pete who gets lost in the woods as a toddler, and is protected by his dragon friend Elliot. Eventually he is discovered living in the woods and is brought to live with a family in the city – which changes not only his life, but the families and Elliot’s. The movie does have a couple scary and sad moments, but instantly was a movie we wanted to add to our collection. We didn’t expect it to be so impactful, but the movie speaks to your heart and will warm your heart.
Check out some bonus features from the Blu-Ray and DVD release below as well as some great printable activity sheets for your family! Pete’s Dragon is now available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD. It has a total run time of 103 minutes and is rated PG.
About Pete’s Dragon Blu-Ray and Digital HD Release:
“Pete’s Dragon,” a reimagining of Disney’s cherished family film centered on an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot — who just so happens to be a dragon — comes home on Nov. 29 on Digital HD, Blu-ray™, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand. And the timing couldn’t be better: Today’s announcement ushers in tomorrow’s World Dragon Day and the heartwarming adventure arrives just in time to entertain the entire family this holiday season.
Families will be captivated by this magical movie followed by never-before-seen bonus features, including a revealing look at director David Lowery’s personal diary kept during the filming of “Pete’s Dragon,” the design process behind the lovable dragon Elliot, deleted scenes, a tour of the film’s breathtaking production location of New Zealand, audio commentary by filmmakers and actors and hilarious bloopers.
“Pete’s Dragon” stars Bryce Dallas Howard (“Jurassic World”) as Grace, a forest ranger in the Pacific Northwest who happens upon 10-year-old Pete, played by Oakes Fegley (“This is Where I Leave You”). Oona Laurence (“Southpaw”) is Natalie, the 11-year-old daughter of Jack, a lumber-mill owner played by Wes Bentley (“The Hunger Games”). Karl Urban (“Star Trek”) is Jack’s bumbling brother Gavin and Oscar®-winner Robert Redford (“Captain America: The Winter Soldier”) portrays Mr. Meacham, an old wood carver who delights the local children with tales of a fierce dragon.
The film is directed by David Lowery (“Ain’t Them Bodies Saints”) from a screenplay by Lowery & Toby Halbrooks based on a screenplay by Malcolm Marmorstein and produced by Jim Whitaker, p.g.a. (“The Finest Hours”), with Barrie M. Osborne (“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring”) serving as executive producer.
Writer/director Lowery reveals, “I look back on childhood as an adventure, and I wanted to capture that on screen in the smallest—but also the biggest—way.” The big—the creation of an irresistible 24-foot tall, green, furry dragonthat can breathe fire and turn invisible—is brilliantly tackled by the team at the Academy Award®-winning visual effects company Weta Digital (“The Hobbit” films and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy). But it’s the small moments between characters that so beautifully convey the film’s powerful message: the importance of friendship, family and finding one’s place in the world.
Bonus features include*:
BLU-RAY & DIGITAL HD:
- Notes to Self: A Director’s Diary – Director David Lowery narrates the personal diary he kept through the filming of “Pete’s Dragon” in this intimate and fascinating look at the movie’s making.
- Making Magic – Discover fun facts about what went into designing this spectacular, lovable dragon.
- “Disappearing” Moments – The director shares a montage of the film’s “lost” scenes.
- Welcome to New Zealand – Experience the wonders of New Zealand and learn why it’s a magical place to visit … and to make a movie.
- Audio Commentary – Gain an insider perspective from director David Lowery, co-writer Toby Halbrooks and actors Oakes Fegley and Oona Laurence.
- Music Videos
- “Nobody Knows” by The Lumineers
- “Something Wild” by Lindsey Stirling featuring Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
- Bloopers
DVD:
- Making Magic
Action Sequences:
Bloopers:
Making Magic:
Welcome to New Zealand:
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Print out these fun printable activity sheets:
