Battleship to War with Blu-ray and DVD

Universal Studios Home Entertainment will bring Battleship, the loose adaptation of the popular Hasbro game, to Blu-ray, DVD and digital download August 28, 2012.

The big budget action film (theatrical review here), directed by Peter Berg (Hancock) and starring Liam Neeson, Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker and Rihanna, was not a major hit in the US, but did soak up some serious cash overseas for a worldwide box office total of over $300 million.

Battleship will come to Blu-ray presented in 1080p (2.40:1 aspect ratio) mixed in 5.1 English DTS-HD Master Audio. The disc will also include English DVS 2.0 and 5.1 DTS French and Spanish audio. The DVD will be presented in anamorphic widescreen with 5.1 English Dolby Digital audio, and optional 2.0 English and 5.1 French and Spanish tracks. English SDH, Spanish and French subs are available on both discs.

Bonus Features on Blu-ray and DVD:

• Preparing for Battle – Hear how Hollywood teamed up with the US Navy to transform a beloved board game into a big-screen blockbuster.


• All Hands on Deck: The Cast – Witness the actors getting into the military mindset and Navy veterans having their time in the spotlight in this salute to the people at the heart of the story.


• Shooting at Sea – Experience the crew taking on the daunting challenge of shooting on the open ocean on their “soundstage at sea.”


• All Aboard the Fleet – Cast and crew members share their experiences shooting on the ships, particularly the historic USS Missouri.

Bonus features exclusive to the Blu-ray will include the following:

• Alternate Ending Pre-visualization with commentary by Peter Berg


• The Visual Effects of Battleship – From ground-breaking water-simulation programs to cutting-edge motion capture, see how the team at Industrial Light & Magic pushes the boundaries of visual effects to bring the aliens to life.


• All Access with Director Peter Berg – Join director Peter Berg as he gives fans an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie.


• USS Missouri VIP Tour – Come aboard the historic “Mighty Mo” for an exclusive tour with director Peter Berg and actual Navy veterans as they reveal some of the coolest facts and amazing action that has graced the decks of this legendary ship.


• Commander Pete – Watch as director Peter Berg energizes the cast and crew with his endless enthusiasm and relentless good humor.


• DVD, UltraViolet and Digital Copy


• Universal Standard BD Features – pocketBLU, Advanced Remote, BD-Live and more


• Universal's Second Screen – Viewers can enjoy an innovative an interactive viewing experience, that allows them to control, interact and explore Battleship with groundbreaking features right on a networked tablet or computer, in synchronization with the movie on the television screen! While the movie plays, experience features such as:

- Alien Tech 3D Model Turntable Explosions: During the movie, 3D models of the aliens and the shredder become available to the user to view at various angles. For instance, as the user turns the Regent Alien, the armor flies off in parts and then re-assembles. (Exclusive to Second Screen.)

- All Access with Director Peter Berg: Viewers get an all access look at the making of the film featuring interviews with cast and crew.

- Flick View: Interact with the movie, move content from the Tablet to the TV screen, and compare storyboards, animatics, and other executing content by “Flicking” them from on their tablet to their TV screen, simply by gesturing their fingers upwards on their tablets.

Below is a sneak peak at what to expect from the Second Screen app:

Suggested retail for the Blu-ray is $34.98. Amazon's Blu-ray pre-order price is set at $24.99. SRP for the DVD is $29.98. Amazon's DVD pre-order price is $19.99.

Stay tuned for more news, and be sure to check back for a look at the Blu-ray in August.

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